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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

6

Drayton Grange Inquiry Reports Overcrowded Troop Transport

The Royal Commission at Commonwealth Offices heard testimony on the Drayton Grange voyage. Squadron Sergeant Major Whereatt described crowded decks, inadequate hammock storage, insufficient latrine space, damp troop decks, and air quality issues. Witnesses noted stowaways, limited exercise space, and hospital shortages, with some deaths and complaints about cabbage odor and beer distribution.

Drayton Grange Mr. Thomson Colonel Williams Voitness Nicholson Manhattan Atlantian Drafton Grange Greeswell Drr Gresswell Whereatt Oscar Miller 2Rd Battalion A.C.H Ly’ Arcy Smith

Kelmar vs Louden Case Appeals Full Court Review

The Wyalong appeal resumes after a trial where John Krueger Kelmar, a medical practitioner, sued Hedley Louden, treasurer of Wyalong Hospital, for wrongful dismissal. Jury verdict favored Kelmar with 0 and 19 2s. new trial granted due to judge's error in instructing on evidence of sending letter and account to Channon.

Kelmar Louden Justice Owen John Krueger Kelmar Hedley Louden Wralong Hospital Channon

Public holidays proclaimed for district observances

A proclamation lists public holidays for districts including Berrima on Wednesday with instant date, Boorowa on Friday September 5, Albury on Thursday September 11, and Adaminaby on Friday September 18.

Berrima Boorowa Albury Adaminaby

Civil Servants Salaries Denial Amid Budget Talks

Sir John See told an Evening News reporter that reports of civil servant salary cuts are false while confirming no pay increases. He cited drought related costs and warned of financial strains, noting economies will be pursued and Public Service Board recommendations considered. The government claims it has offered practical relief like nominal fodder rates and stock removal to protect national assets.

Sir John See Evening News Sir John Public Service Board

Mount Kembla mine progress and recovery report

In Wollongong the Mount Kembla hospital reports patients improving after the disaster. Purcell the engine-driver and cyclist Wenzell have been discharged. The Peace brothers recover from delirium, with Jonathan likely to leave hospital soon. Several others progress satisfactorily as repairs proceed and the shaft section nears readiness for operation. The coroner's inquest was delayed by late arrival.

Wollongong Mount Kembla Mine Purcell Wenzell Jonathan George John Peace George Walker Charles Woodruff Richards Gillespie Percy Stove Mount Kembla Porthero Carrimal

Australians Averages After Glou cestershire Match

English cricket report notes minor shifts in averages after the Gloucestershire game. Noble drops to third, Gregory falls below Darling while Trumper advances with a century lifting his tour total. Armstrong also rises. Hopkins climbs to second in bowling, with other changes minor. Averages listed follow.

Gloucestershire Noble Gregory Darling Trumper Persorings Armstrong Aree Hopkins Nobleteh E. Gregory A. J. Hopkins Kelly Trumbs Trowell M. A. Noble Tset E. Jones Dunn Kelly Bast Hill Carter

Baulkham Hills Tram opens with fare collection

Parramatta to Baulkham Hills tram began operation with Sn4 fares collected on opening day. Alterations to timetable and section lengths are under consideration but not yet approved by the Railway Commissioners. A meeting of the Parramatta Progress Association urged a Market street stopping place and a 1 o clock tram from Parramatta Station for home diners, noting that current timing would pass by several churches during services.

Parramatta-Baulkham Hills Parramatta Progress Association Market Street Parramatta

Federal Embargo on State Members Cited by Sir John Lee

Sir John Lee cabled Acting Prime Minister Deakin protesting a Federal electoral clause that bars State Parliament members from being Commonwealth candidates. He urges amendment, cites constitutional rights, and notes coordination with other State premiers. He suggests alternative to bar dual sitting by stopping assent rather than resignations.

Legislative Assembly John Lee Deakin Commonwealth Bork

Towage dispute over Beech Holm tug contract in Vice-Admiralty

J and A Brown sue the Beech Holm owners for 219 pounds 0 shillings for towage costs. The defendants paid 241 6 1 as a tender and deny costs. The case hinges on contract interpretation between the Beech Holm master and the tug master, tied to port of Sydney or Newcastle. Evidence held de bene esse at Newcastle. trial ongoing.

J. and A. Brown Beech Holm Justice Gwen Sydney Baltic Newcastle Newrastie

Returned soldiers protest South African War passages

In a Legislative Assembly reply Sir John Lee said he sent a note to the Acting Prime Minister of the Commonwealth. He protests restrictions on returned soldiers who fought in the South African war and asks Home authorities to grant passages under permits, arguing the military authorities can issue transport. He warns such restrictions threaten loyalty and spirit. Sir John See and Mr Sieath dispute the matter.

Legislative Assembly John Lee British Dominions Sleath Sir John See Mr. Sieath

Australian Senate Debates Tariff Delay And Postal Bill

In Melbourne the Senate sat briefly after recess delaying tariff plans to next Tuesday amid objections over absence of key members. Debate in the House of Representatives focused on Postal Rates Ill with amendments, including free telegrams from Meteorological Bureaus until a Federal Department is formed and a new Braille magazine clause. The exchange touched on penny postage feasibility for smaller states and concluded with progress noted on the Seven Colonies publication.

Melbourne Senate Drake Playford R. E. O'Conner Josiah Symon Glassey O'Connor House of Representatives Pulsford Edmund Barton Federal Meteorological Department J. Cook Philip Fysbh Deskin Deakin Coghlan

Nonsuited in Sydney case over stored aeolian harps and githers

In Metropolitan District Court Judge Cibeon heard Original Mont de Piete Limited sue Fuller Carrying Company Limited for detention and conversion of three cases of aeolian harps and githers. Plaintiffs sought £108 value and £10 damages. Defendants argued the goods were delivered for storage to the owner before notice of plaintiffs’ claim. Plaintiffs were nonsuited.

Cibeon Metropolitan District Court Mont de Piete, Limited Casbreagh-street Sydney Fuller Carrying Company, Limited Pitt-street Aeolian Harps Githers

Ponies Bolt Collide With Gate Destroys Vehicle

The Orient-Pacific R M S Clubs carrying mails dated London July 30 arrived Fremantle yesterday. While standing in the Yass tram station yard on Wednesday afternoon a pair of ponies attached to a buggy belonging to W E Taylor took fright and bolted colliding with a gate. The vehicle was smashed.

R.M.S. Clubs London Fremantle Yass W. E Taylor

Bankruptm Ryvoluntary Sequestrations and Royal Commission Bill

John Matthews of Maitland road Mayfield baker and Charles Richard Rodwell of New Lucknow miner appear in bankruptcy proceedings with official assignees W H Palmer and N F Giblin. Deakin introduced in parliament a bill to empower the Commonwealth Royal Commissions and the Drayton Grange Commission with power to call witnesses and compel evidence.

John Matthews Maitland Road Mayfield Baker W. H. Palmer Charles Richard Rodwell New Lucknow N. F. Giblin Deakin House of RePresentatives Commonwealth Royal Commissions Drayton Grange

Rain Watch in NSW Wheat Regions Shapes Market Mood

Wide NSW wheat areas face delays and scattered rain, with traders watching Tamworth Barraba Biggars Manila Warialda Dubbo and Forbes for signals. Indications of rain in other states curb buying while imports from Victoria and California temper Sydney bids as farmers hope for bumper yields in coming harvests.

Sydney Mijlers Tamworth Barraba Biggars Manila Warialda Dubbo Forbes N.S.W Victoria South Australia Mallee Wimmera Goulburn Valley Riverina New South Wales Darling Downs Queensland F.e.b Melbourne Susser Street New Zealand Western District Gippsland Victorian London Orega England Therne Suz- Box-street

Fruit Prices Signal Ongoing Water Shortage Impact

Market notes show prices rising as citrus fruits endure a moisture drought during critical growth, with brisk demand for limited prime lots. Growers face tighter supplies amid the drought conditions and market pressures.

Redfern Forage Sales See No Bids On Offered Goods

Rain dampened Redfern forage sales as bidders stayed away. Three trucks carried chaff potatoes and maize but no prices were offered. consignors included R Little and Co Dent and Perry and the Farmers and Settlers Association. consignments listed show chaff from BRG Gilmour Wimbledon, potatoes from M Dermott Millthorpe and from Mason Gundagai. Expected arrivals noted: four trucks chaff one straw truck sixty bags maize two hundred three bags pollard forty eight bags bran twenty six bags potatoes.

Redfern Sales R. Little and Company Dent and Perry Farmers and Settlers’ Association BRG Gilmour Wimbledon M‘dermott Millthorpe Porced Erie Rae Mason Gundagal Redfern

Yawata Maru Seizure of Cigars at Sydney Harbour

Custom officers seized about 12 000 cigars from the Japanese steamer Yawata Maru after dockside pilfering by two junior crew, J Anta and K Oguma. They were arrested and remanded at Water Police Station pending further action.

Sydney Harbour Circular Quay Donahue J. Anta K. Qguma Water Poyteo Donohue

New Guinea Gold Shipment Arrives in Sydney

A parcel of 140002 units of gold arrived in Sydney yesterday from New Guinea aboard the steamer Moresby. The shipment is part of regular trade routes between the territory and the city, with authorities noting no incidents during transit.

Sydney Westrday New Guinea

Shipping Arrivals Report from August 21

Listings show Kaliotina nine hundred tons at nine? from Clar rhee Hiver via North Coast Company agents. Wakatiru nine hundred tons from Launeceton with Union Company agents. Adviade 171L tons from Bris bane. 435, 5 Yuilland Company agents. Winn MLeod from Melbourne. Tumbaib Turacrani. Str. Romates three plain Koleht from Melbourne. Howard Staith and Company agents.

Kaliotina Myhcolm Clarrhee Hiver North Coast Company Aagents Wakatiru Livingstone Launeceton Union Compainy Adviade Lavies Brisbane Yuilland Company Melbourne Howard, Staith, and Company

Shipping News From Sydney and Queensland Coasts

Vessels including Moresby Jefe Sydney and Morestyle docked at Sydney and Darling Harbour while reports from Australia’s coast recount strong south easterly winds, rough seas, and delays. Cargo lists show copra, shell, spices, tea, and textiles among imports. passengers include Mr and Mrs Hipewell and Mr Glass. The Yawata Maru arrived late from Yokohama with a full manifest and smooth voyage after Hongkong typhoon delay.

EMS Orera Adelaide Bluligart Melbourne Bay Iillina Badiel Clarence Heads Camden Haven Haros, Eolip Company New Guinea Lick Pas Oil Moresty Dam Lett Bameral Augusta New Britain Ulu Tshind Samara Queensland Nelson Tunney Rev. . Taylor Kaitbu C. Knowlton Ganglet China Navigation Company Talsusan Sydney China Millers Point Dawson Hongkong Hipewell Glass T Glass Ines Australia New Zealand Cayea Yokohama Mores Tawata Mar

Bowral Stone Freight Changes Stir Local Debate

Discontent grows in Bowral over high railway freights on stone and trachyte from district quarries to Darling Harbour. Residents call for reduced rates and fair market access, arguing Bowral stone is being shut out and broken metal supplies blocked despite demand.

Amoy Chineae Foochow Swatow Alison Walker Taranga Vic Bowral Darling Harbour Adelaide Jacob Wright Justice Bundey

Market update on Broken Hill mines and Melbourne shares

The article details mining plans at M Bryde's shaft depth, shareholder tensions over capital calls, and a Melbourne tramway profits report. It notes Block 10 mine progress, Long Tunnel dissolution talks, and various Queensland and Sydney stock movements with gold and dredge prospects.

Broken Hill M'‘Bryde Broken Hill South John May Melbourne Broken Hill South Company Howard Block 10 Shafta Melbourne Tramway Company F. B. Clapp Boans Stock Exchange of Melbourne Victorian Legal Managers’ Association Long Tunnel Long Tunnel Extended Company Melbourne Stock Exchange Cope’s Creek Mount David Company George Robson G. Holiship Mezary John Kent C. F. Digby-Smith Great Australian Central Transvaal Company W. 8 Monks Durban Johannesbure South Africa Smith's Creek North Queensland P.c Queensland Gympie Towers London Stock Exchange W.A Oroya Lake View Woodlark Proprietary Sydney Clark's Brilliant Bonnie Dundee Queen Cross Queen Central Victoria Caledonia Ganlight Tooth's Brewery New Balmain Ferry Brilliant Ditto N.S.W Government Treasury Commercial Bank of Sydney A.J.S. Bank Australian Gaslight G.M.A Woodlark South Glanmire Monkland Richardson and Wrench North Columbia Mount David Associated Macquarie Aramen Valley Toohey’s, Limited

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