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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
3
Government plans a public send off for Lord Beauchamp as he departs N3W. Premier says Beauchamp will leave to allow Gov Gen arrival and work on Government House improvements before December 13.
Clara Thomas, 34, listed under aliases, faced Water Court on charges of buying a woman’s black blouse and an Indy’s fama jacket worth £12 1d. She allegedly kept the items after a May 35 purchase and tried to exchange for other goods. The jacket was pawned in Newtown, identified by a manager, and the case revealed a telephone order from Miss Wentworth. Thomas pleaded guilty and received six months hard labor, to run with a prior twelve month sentence for defrauding clergymen.
Wednesay afternoon the wards of the committee appointed to examine competitive design for the new General Post Office, Brisbane, were confirmed by the Executive Council. The flat premium of 2400 was awarded to Mr. John Barr, draughtsman, NSW Works Department, second premium 300. Hull Kod Doda, architects, Brisbane, third premium 100. Mr. George Payne, draughtsman, Queensland Public Works Department.
Tenders received for the Metropolitan Wever and Sewerage Board works to reconstruct and erect settle tanks with plant for Willoughby Gutell Works. Estimated cost £1000. M Ewan Rodgers and O Rourke tender recommended and accepted. T Clary and Company tender for 1100 feet of iron pipe at Woollabrs Hallmate accepted. Three tenders received.
Lord Beauchamp's splendid collection of books has been on display at the National Art Gallery for about two months. It will close this Sunday, with the items to be returned to Government House the following day.
A list prepared for the Parliamentary Committee by Mr. F J Ironside presents 38 proposed electorate names in tabulated form. It includes explorers scientists and statesmen connected to Australia’s early progress, with brief narration explaining each choice yet avoids mapping any name to existing rolls.
The Minister for Works orders carrying out the Lake Albert water conservation project. The cost aims to avoid recession while creating jobs for the unemployed. Works on the Tumut route from Tumbarumba to Tumut and local water conservation are planned to support famine relief and be completed by spring.
Weternday Richard Joseph Saulles, longtime Sydney tram conductor and star hotel figure in Tumut, killed himself in a deliberate act early morning near Gaytresk. Mrs. Oddy alerted. Dr. Mason attended but Saulles died from his wounds. Widely regarded as well liked yet troubled, his death follows a harsh personal struggle and public concern over his conduct.
The sixth annual Dunedah P and Asociation show opened amid ideal weather drawing about 1000 entries across bores, sheep, and farming. Praised were best merino sheep, rams and ewes by age, and multiple breeding categories won by P Mullins Pen, L Williams Pen, and other exhibitors. The exhibition continues today with further awards and strong attendance forecast.
The Belmore bridle coursing event at the Sydney course yielded notable results. Lamplighter led the Bracelet stakes with wins over Spider and Lochingar, while Peppermint and Good News claimed key matchups. In the Harcourt Stakes for 46 puppies, Kitchener and Blue Heather advanced in early rounds amid close finishes.
Racing features include the Fifteen Hands Handicap at four and a half furlongs with Deplex on Indaba leading to strong odds and a win. The Welter Handicap sees Clare favored at two to one, while Bonny and Nightfall compete among others. Results show wins by neck and length with times around four to six seconds.
Colonial Secretary tabled Hanson’s report before the Assembly on Tuesday. The document, tied to Metropolitan Charities, critiques current relief policy and criticizes spending patterns. Reid, Moray and church leaders attended as the report’s reception drew mixed views on proposed reductions and urgent needs.
A minor boy, Samuel Milena aged about 14, appeared before Central Court on Wednesday charged with being a child under 16 found wandering about a street. He denied the indictment claiming he worked at a cremation place and wandered the yard. The case noted his mother’s lack of control over him and the court ordered him aboard.
In Bathurst Street on Tuesday a woman, described as dignified in tatters, argued with a plainclothes constable after mistaking him for an ordinary gardener. She denied using language, claimed insult, and was fined 40s or two weeks’ imprisonment, then resisted and challenged the sentence.
A station offered for sale at public auction at the Exchange yesterday by Messrs Pitt Bow and Badgery. The property lies about two miles west from Tenterfield in New South Wales, partly in Queensland. Sale conducted by order of Messrs Bowman Grottters to raise partnership. no letter received, sale proceeded.
A message from Cape Borda, South Australia, reports the timepiece disabled the Eure tid that passed that point inward bound. The Time was reported disabled some time since and a rescue boat went out to aid.
A man named Afehes Hamed was taken to the police station and then to the hospital after suffering opium poisoning following alleged drug use. The fragmented report notes bee eating and the intake of aratne as part of the incident, with unclear details remaining.
Reports indicate a man found dead at a homestead after dying two days earlier. police inquiry to identify the deceased. In Cowra, Thomas Wills and ironworker workers suffered fatal and nonfatal injuries at Langrover’s soap works, a steel worker killed by falling ore and another man injured around a well incident with a fatal outcome.
The Mandamih Railway Langue met to decide how to receive ministerial evidence on the proposed railway route. Railway Commissioners will visit Braidwood to assess agitation, with substantial evidence already supplied. Dr Stanich, aural specialist, offers consultations at 161 Liverpool Street.
Metropolis water board discusses rat control plan across specified blocks Arthur Zumont Bourke Hinset Albion Crown Huey streets. Inspectors report numerous rat burrows cleared and sewers fumigated while suburban areas pause per bug guidance cost concerns loom over continuation pending funding.
William Sundford, Lithgow iron and steel works proprietor, departs by rail for Adelaide with Mrs Sundford. The trip aims to secure materials and plans to convert steel works into a blast furnace and steel plant, with Sundford expecting to return by early December to provide fuller details.
Brisbane records a fatal fortieth plague case as Sydney and Melbourne erected port controls. Jemima Warnock, a solitary resident of a Petrie Terrace hovel, died. authorities burnt her hut and destroyed several dogs tied to the case. The deceased, though appearing mendicant, was in fact a small landowner.
A lengthy discussion on how the Encyclopaedia Britannica serves as a library of curious beliefs, including witch trials, astrology, demonology, spiritualism, and other superstitions. It notes how scholars and societies, from Shakespeare to the British Association, referenced such ideas across centuries, and compares this to modern encyclopedic scope.
Presiding executive invites readers to examine facsimiles of W H Fling and Co Limited proofs at 348 George Street SynHey gdauburbe and place orders for volumes and the Revolving Bookcase without postage charges. Prompt attention assured as if to THE TIMES office. traders may request a detached order to keep this page uncut.
Fragmentary OCR notes promise sets delivered to subscribers with careful sealing. First wave of riders in New Bout War will receive sets free, extending to Sydney with temporary caveats and caveated delivery.
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