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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
3
Local items note Randwick Council expanding the seawall at Bondi area and funding improvements at ladies baths, with £20 allocated for seawall works and other works. The report mentions donations and public money, along with various council decisions and local notices in the district.
In Coonamble the shearing dispute flares around the AWU camp housing about 300 men. A reported riot near Wingadee involved police fire and a clash without major injuries. Camp residents deny coercion and condemn sensational telegraph reports.
In Central Court Ponstable Toohey brought 12 year old Hewtie Wallace who says his parents are dead and that he walked from Hawkesbury to Sydney after their deaths. He slept in a cave and described the journey. The magistrate considered asylum admission, but another officer said the boy has living adoptive parents at Hawkesbury. Further inquiries ordered.
In the Melbourne Senate a brief clash arose when Colonel Neild submitted a notice about government paper accuracy. O Connor resisted the minister’s language, a memorandum on procedure followed, and tariff questions dominated debate. House business included budget timing, expenditure approvals for Government Houses, and vexed questions about Federal occupation of Sydneys Government House. An amendment regarding the Governor-General’s office references drew votes, as MPs pressed for measures affecting New South Wales relations and fiscal arrangements.
In a muddy University Oval final on a Wednesday about 4000 spectators watched University and Western Suburbs clash for the premiers. Western Suburbs led 4 0 at halftime. Wickham and Johnson produced late scoring chances while a recalled ball and a scrum sealed Western Suburbs’ 4 point win. Oxenham was unavailable for University due to travel to Brisbane with New South Wales.
Thoroughbred meet results list multiple handicaps at Kensington. Winners include Lucky Lady in the Fourteen-Three Wandicap by a length, Tricky in the Fourteen-One Handicap, Ambition in the Novice Handicap, Phere ss in the Yourthen-Two Welter, Myrlea in the Fourteen Hands Handicap, and Altona in the Kensington Handicap. Times and betting details noted. multiple entrants and odds listed.
The August meeting of the local Jockey Club drew a good crowd despite cloudy showers. Results include Flying Mandicap with Salvour first, Anthem second, Mill i third. Mozeltaub wins August Handicap ahead of Anthem and Peter. Archibald and Trumper feature in the Welter Handicap with Archibald favored. Time details vary by race and track conditions.
A deputation led by Mr. Arpher presented to the Minister for Works seeking a tram extension from Barwood to Cabarita Park. They argued the line would boost district traffic, provide access to Concord Berwood and Enfield recreation grounds, and compare favorably with Howie Bey routes. The minister warned that the final tramway cost and funding would determine any promise, urging patience until figures are assessed.
The inquest at Godleurn heard evidence on the Tinderry case with Superintendent Grainger seeking a full inquiry. Constable Canning described locating a rifle and shell, suspect movements, and how the body lay, while medical experts noted skull fractures and bullet wounds suggesting foul play, with witnesses debating the cause and timing of injuries.
Mrs Ranken, widow, testified that her husband faced death by his own act. Medical evidence described bullet entry and exit wounds, skull fractures, and trajectory. Experts debated bullet types and impact, noting multiple fractures to the parietal and occipital bones.
The Cabinet at Test decided who should manage the State Clothing Factory. The Public Service Board and Public Bernice Tender Board reviewed the firing and recommendation. Sir John Been announced that Mr We J Fallon of Charles Anderson, Usford-Keel, had been appointed.
The electoral districts of Gundagal Narrabri Wee Wan Bosgeth Grenfell and others announce public holiday dates. Notable days include Tuesday August 2 and Thursday September 4 in various districts with events in Sto Nim Yuis Asbury Tierbune Wave and Orange districts.
The case brought by Arthur J. Wool, miller, against James Bennet in No 2 Jury Court concluded yesterday. The jury awarded £24 for general damages on the first count while ruling for the defendant on the second count. An application for costs, made on DIAIDUMs Behalt, was not granted.
A Wednesday market note from Whisky Mo33 Vale describes the tenth annual poultry show with abundant fowl prices and lots of detail on different birds. The item closes with a local obituary: Thomas Connolly, a gilder of Ferber, found dead in his shop Tuesday, cause epileptic seizure.
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