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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
4
A dramatic Sydney meeting lauds Mr Reid while criticizing the Barton Ministry and the Wheeler Government. The review argues for an honest system, condemns personal attacks, praises free trade, and warns against party timidity, urging decisive action to uphold constitutional governance.
A Sydney Labour Conference adopted a new solidarity pledge altering parliamentary voting rules. It binds candidates to vote with the caucus on party platform matters, not on all government questions, provoking debate over leadership and discipline within the Labour movement.
A fragmentary critique of postal censorship targets inland telegrams and river reports, arguing the cost of delaying public warnings is higher than revenue from suppression. The piece condemns the department’s truncation of stock and flood alerts as harmful to rural communities and warns of ongoing efforts to curb information on waterways and weather.
A fragmented text argues officials must serve the public more effectively and drop oppressive measures. It notes past failures in telegram handling, vows to reform at headquarters, and warns against overreaching, urging practical steps to aid strained industries.
The Spectator savages the idea of lavishly funded governors general in Australia, arguing a £14000 salary and one house suffice. It notes needs for multiple residences across states, including Victoria and New South Wales, and warns against a governor general living like a financial prince. The piece hints at broader fiscal prudence and local realities shaping such posts.
A sketched view of Balmain South contest in New South Wales, detailing past vote shares for Labour candidate Mr Law aligned with the See Ministry, Gray of Free Trade, and Donnelly independents. It analyzes how shifts from prior votes might affect the next Saturday general election and whether alliances and loyalties will alter the outcome amid Labour solidarity concerns.
The Burwood matter centers on Corneluy Jeoutoo and Henry Johnson charged with grievous bodily harm to Constable Gallagher on August 2. Jurors faced delays as the court weighed risks of shortening the trial. jurors were kept locked up overnight while evidence for the defense continued.
This issue showcases engravings of District Headquarters Star officers with portraits of Brigadier-General Ping and others. It features General Finn at Victoria Barracks, the Commandant entering barrack gates, and a guard scene, plus details on staff personnel and the Commandant’s memory dies.
A local resident Dame Valento attempted suicide by using four boxes of wax match heads after an initial water plunge near her home. She later collapsed and remains unconscious as doctors monitor her condition. Authorities note ongoing plague restrictions and health concerns in the region amid heavy rains and river activity.
The London estate of Lord Kennington comprising about 7 acres with Binghauser on it was sold after valuation. The property lies between Penbroke-road Stratford and Leahem Gardens with rail access, and the estate is described as including lawns, houses, shops, and walls, set on a ravine with several courts, yielding rent around 276 300 annually and a broker’s estimate around 177 000 per acre.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a December London sale listing various items and prices. The readable names include Cass Hill Balmoral Mungadil Ysal and Cochran with scattered figures like 124d and 1540, but most entries are garbled.
In the House of Commons Viscount Cranhorn noted that the government has no information indicating that Tenksin communicated directly with the Afghan authorities on closer relations. The report comes amid questions about Moscow and Kabul links relayed from London.
Major General Sir Charles Marsons urges creation of an Imperial Colonial Battalion with headquarters in England to support colonies, while London reports on political turmoil as Irish nationalists face coercion era tensions and leaders like Mr Luaper Tully and Mr W O Brien are described amid enforcement actions.
Commercial intelligence from London notes bids 15835 and deliveries across multiple casks and tons. It lists copper spot prices, quantities on hand, and various supply metrics with figures such as 4675 casks moved and 16 707 tons reported.
London reports a government move to tighten discipline and curtail imports while warning about other nations plans. A financial settlement involving Pierpont Morgan and the Atlantic shipments is noted, along with a push to expand colonial history studies in schools.
Edwin Brest, son of Plato vlouhes Senior Gergrant Sawtell, was accidentally shot in a gallery on Georgestreet North while handling a firearm. The cartridges exploded during the breach action, causing fatal injuries. emergency services responded but he died shortly after. The incident occurred October 01 with authorities tracing the post and incident report to Leedes by December 1.
The Arbitration Court in New South Wales delivered its award in the ill-fated industrial dispute between the Illawarra Colliery Employees Association and Southern Collieries Proprietors Association. Justice Colwell presided and outlined pay scales, shift patterns, and the contested eight hour day while urging careful implementation and noting safety lamp provisions. The decision adopts a sliding scale pay system and leaves some matters, including flame safety and certain term details, to mine managers and labor goodwill.
The readable text shows a garbled political rant urging voting for a federation and mentioning various unclear terms. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable beyond generic political language.
An early ad extols A Saunders Lunes for selling jewelry silverware and whole tableware. It promises unequaled value and invites bold purchasers to visit Zeaders establishment with a boastful tone and praised tone.
The assembly debated proposals on agricultural concern and public policy, including amendments to the Pastures Protection and Public Insecurity Bills. Officials sparred over responsibilities and funding, with discussion on election reforms and land settlement. The session adjourned after addressing multiple motions and noting bureaucratic delays.
The assembly debates land tax shifts and second readings on multiple bills including Tax Amendment and Regulation measures. Proceedings mention Public Trustee and closer settlement bills, wine adulteration and public service acts, with motions on third readings deferred and schedules set for Wednesday.
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