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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
6
Disorder and fear spread as the Black Outlaws of Yarraman raid camps near Yarraman Creek and Morgan area. Police returned fire at Bradford's place. townsfolk fear further attacks while Governor Arons faces accusations over murders tied to a wife’s death. Reports imply letters hint at further retaliation and pursuit.
A commercial traveller recounts pursuit incidents near West Mavteand where police faced masked attackers. A sergeant with a rifle confronted by Aboriginal riders, shots exchanged, and a bluff by a governor’s party amid a chaotic chase near Flags and a mine area. The narrative includes threats and a forged cheque note targeting officials.
In a heated exchange the Vice President of the Executive Council claimed authority over arrests of Black individuals. The Deputy voiced inability to grant air power, while promising to inquire personally. The audienc e criticized arrests for Lavine as a means of support.
Superintendent Casey wired yesterday to the Inspector-General of Police. The amendeus Bred Sia shot last night at Bradford's house head of the Yarramun Creek. Police, watching the house, fired as the offenders' rifles flashed in the dark. Two shots struck the kitchen door before the assailants fled toward the mountain. Police returned fire but could not identify the shooters in the darkness. Deputies claim Bradford and Neville houses are being watched and say a false report of Black men near Batholla prompted extra patrols.
In bankruptcy voluntary sequestrations a number of individuals are named including Georgs Wielnes of 104 Pastlington-areet Padd inginn formerly of Newcastle noted as meal preserver. Mr NF Giblin is the official assignee with Robert Benjamin Couper of Bingney a miner and Mr W H Palmer the official assignee. Lugh M Kinne of Broadwaver formerly of Corakl a lasorer with X FP Gibith as hollas Bawent Howes of Bourke. Iatsly occupied a 4 carrier but saw one of employment. Az Hi Palmer official assignee.
Mr G Tale of Bumore road Newtown was robbed Friday afternoon as he set groceries in a cart outside a store on George Street. He was detained about seven minutes. on return the cart and goods valued at £30 were gone. Police later recovered the cart but the items remained missing. No further details or suspects provided.
The Treasurer reports a June 30 1901 estimated surplus of £7928 and forecasts £25,000 annual growth. Public works yield £44,000 extra while the population shares total £224,600,000. Land under cultivation stands at 7,054,000 acres. imports and exports per head are £20 and £34 respectively.
A Chinese laborer aged about 40 slipped from a plank on the dock and fell into the water. He was pulled ashore unconscious and died shortly after. A bystander attempted rescue but failed. Investigators will review the incident to determine cause.
On the ninth day of the inquiry, witnesses described saddles and gear for colonial troops. Inspectors found inferior webbing, off side buckling, and fragile breastplates, while some items were deemed suitable for broader use. The committee noted supply defects affecting cavalry readiness and noted consignment adjustments for South Africa.
A fragmented account discusses leather components and fittings used for military gear. It notes weight, strength, and suitability for lancer use, mentioning shipboard and army contexts, with references to suppliers and a committee adjournment to hear Major Holmes and Captain Miltiard on Tuesday.
At Gunnedah Show yesterday the marades Yebe Dorses drew Admiration while Jumping events drew keen competition. Aberfoyle won over fale field with only two retirees, and Rattler and Abver fayle exited. Calata with Kit second won the Atwou Handicap Trot over 1 mile. Gate takings reached £86. Awards were listed across several Meadowbank Manufacturing Company categories and local exhibitors shared prizes in sandlery and miscellaneous divisions.
A fragmentary report covers an Australian Natives Association banquet held on Went Monday night. It mentions attendees including committee members and officers, with references to speakers, ceremonial duties, and a tribute to a figure connected with Federation. The piece also notes organizational details and a references to Worm CPB University tables and an implied address by a chairman.
A maritime notice lists arrivals and departures including ships such as the Gma Stns Rogen Last bold and the French realistéeer Vile de le Choe. It mentions departures to Japan and Paris via various ports, with cargo movements from Grafton Whar and Adelaide to Sydney and Geelong, and notes the Nome left on Marvies Dey resiepvay.
In a weather report for the 24 DOME cadet 9 aim period showers affected multiple towns. Readings listed include Albury 18 points Balranald 14 Bathurst 7 Wentworth 40 and June Victor 2 with many other stations named such as Bathurst, Cowra S area and Yass among the observed locations.
Fragmented weather notes describe variable conditions across Australia and New Zealand. Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms are noted in the south, with fine spells in central regions. Reports from Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria mention overcast skies, rain, and improving or unsettled patterns.
In the Legislative Council on Wednesday Mr A Brown presented petitions from miners at Lithgow Colliery against the Mines Eight Hours bill in its current form. He moved to amend with three clauses to require foremen to prevent disorder and loitering and to issue special constables, and to impose a pedometer at each mine with government verification by the astronomer.
Postmaster General reports Adelaide Berne notification. Great Northern Telegraph Company says teleframe between Nagaecki and others in Japan will cause significant delays to messages and foods.
West Maitland hosts a geological excursion led by Professor W Edgworth David of Sydney University. He travels Thursday with a party of students to Mount View to explore a Greta coal measure fault. The group, numbering 24, plans a ten day stay with further fieldwork to follow this week.
A meeting in Kiama of creditors for the estate of Mr David Linay Dymock JP was held. Arch Campbell was elected chairman and J B Word and C Kendall were appointed trustees to realise the estate and pay debts. Total assets are listed at £10,509 with liabilities of £15,817. Secured creditors include Dymock, The Bank and others. Proceeds from sale and other sources are expected to provide funds for unsecured creditors.
The Maitland Museum display in West Maitland attracted Thureday Atterson and F.L. Baker of the Technological Museum and Quiney and Inapestar of farm industry. Baker praised some specimens while noting the museum was an old shed with limited space and inadequate facilities for native timbers oils and other exhibits. He pledged improvements and promised necessary alterations from the Department.
The wife of Mr W Leary of Temora died after a blood vessel burst. A separate Central Police Court hearing charged Hines Woods with stealing five pins belonging to Diznop and Boos Limited. He was ordered to pay a fine of 1 pound or serve prison time.
The report details rising ore values and prospecting at the Broken Hill Proprietary mine. It notes copper, silver and lead findings near the North Broken Hill area, with South German Reef and Lake View Consols showing price activity and potential dividends. Market tone remains buoyant as investors weigh expected developments and ore grades.
A reading of Thursday’s market commentary shows heat, currency issues, and tight supplies affecting bread, dairy, and produce in Australia and New Zealand. Prices for wheat, bread staples, and dairy are listed with quotes across multiple measures, reflecting scarce ships, labor, and transport costs.
Garbled OCR lists fruits and prices with many misspellings from a market notice. Items include oranges mandarins pears strawberries and coconuts with assorted per unit prices and bulk suggestions, but the text is fragmented and hard to parse into a clear sale description.
The list shows July vegetable prices for a rural market with items such as spinach celery tomatoes and lettuce. It notes varying costs per bunch or unit, including carrots peas cucumbers and onions, with prices given in old currency and per measure.
The record notes subdued activity at Redfern forage sales with steady prices for hay, straw, and cereals. Prime blocks moved slowly while yurd demand stayed brisk and several named firms and merchants competing for lots. Figures and names panel include Messrs Sheppard, Berney, Walker, Bridge and Company, and H. Swtor and Company, among others, with various lot counts and unit prices.
At Walkers Hollow Court today Theaies Crotiece and Frith Croudnes general manager and mine manager of the Marwood Colliery were sentenced for breaching the Coal Mines Act. The defendants pleaded guilty to the offence, which involved improper safety measures and unguarded access to a nit’s mouth. The court noted a fine of £4 with costs and potential further penalty.
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