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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
3
South Australia and New South Wales continued their Sheffield Shield match into a pivotal third day. Key batters posted steady scores as bowlers tightened lines, shaping the afternoon session with tight spells and crucial breakthroughs.
The Sydney ground crowd saw South Australia facing a follow-on as NSW chased to win by 98 runs. Howell and M'Beth led NSW’s bowling with stout 70 and 84 run efforts, while Trumper, Travers, and Kirkwood anchored the innings-to-win in a tense two-innings clash.
English cricketers won the match by an innings and 49 runs after a lengthy day at Glen Innes. Key performances included M'Gahey and Jones contributing valuable innings, with strong bowling from Blythe who claimed seven wickets for 40 runs in the England innings. Northern Border struggled in both openers and second innings, as Quate and Gunn led the bowling for England.
A chaotic note reports on a rabbit pest affecting Kilmore Victoria sports events with talk of coping measures. It mentions a ten year effort to manage the issue and references local reactions and statements about disruption to games and community life.
Cha Bow, secretary of the Chinese Sform Society, was tried for common assault by Wm. C. Lee of the Lin Ik Tong Society. The magistrate ruled the act justified as self defense during an unlawful meeting about tariffs. Convicted, Bow was fined with costs and four months to pay.
In a Darlinghurst courtroom, a man about 30, native of America and long idle since arriving here, was sentenced to six months with hard labor under the First Offenders Act. The judge lamented the lack of work and noted the prisoner had never held a job in America or since coming to the country, arguing the drink problem could not be cured by leniency.
In Melbourne on Tuesday the Chillagoe Railway and Mines Company held a meeting led by Mr J S Reid to consider issuing 100000 preference shares. Reports showed ore reserves were smaller than believed and that large development spending had not occurred, prompting talk of retrenchment and possible reconstruction. Directors pledged support, while calls for £50000 from the directors themselves sought to attract share buyers. meeting adjourned to Thursday.
Sir William Lynn's statement at Lockhart cited by Mr Waddell. He argues NSW securities against other states are adequate, notes past revenue shortfalls met by public estate alienation, and explains delays in tax and railway revenues. Five month spending exceeds income due to interest and new acts.
Yesterday four fires broke out within an hour in Sydney, all with limited damage. At No 11 Louisa Street Arbels residence of G Taylor flames damaged a bedroom and contents. 74 Albert Street Newl residence had a kitchen blaze and a rolled chimney causing minor damage. a grass paddock fire in Bay Road threatened by sparking chimney. 47 Pine Street owned by Mr Phillips saw a chimney fire and smoke damage. No insurance coverage noted for most contents or property.
Derember 2 640 p.m Thoras Gous ie absconding bookkeeper of the Bank of Liverpool was arrested at a hedging house in Beetle where he had resided since the robbery. It is believed the landlady notified the police after suspecting the lodger.
London December 2 reports from Harrison Jones and Devin Limited show a wool market with mixed moves. Merino goods hold steady while crossbred lines weaken and greasy descriptions remain cheap. attendance and competition at the sale are described as large and brisk.
Tenders for recovering and repairs to various works were opened by the Public Works Department on Monday. Four bids for a timber bridge section at Poprau Creek were led by W. J. Brown (£259 10s 6d) and Arthur Davie (£170 6s 6d). Other tenders included leases for watering places at Oakland and Busgambil Tank, with amounts per annum, and multiple road works from Mangrove Creek to Cobar. No bids were received for several listed road and water projects including Terong Creek Tank and Mount Obryvial Teet.
Two young men Walter Shrampilh 13 and Sumes Bell 24 faced trial in the Water Courts before Mr Isaacs QM for stealing dates valued at £28 from North German Lloyd Steamship Company at Cowper Wharf Woollen 9 Too. Witness Louin Koever, senior supervisor, testified seeing them ashore after an alleged theft with both suspects hiding under the wharf later. They were accused of taking several cases, hiding them under the wharf, and returning to the water. A third witness Frans Wester nett described the event and driftweed recovery. All three were detained at the station. Each defendant received three months imprisonment with hard labor.
In Rosebury Park action of December 1 four races feature Primrose and Stella among top finishers. Primrose runs 4 furlongs in a 14 3 handicap, while Stella and Mirth contest a 14 1 handicap with close finishes. Other notable starters include Harmony and Scotch Mixture as multiple runners set tight times and narrow wins. The card closes with a 15-hold handicap showcasing Picture and Pride for a brisk finale.
The Bathurst competitions announce a crowded program including musical and athletic events at the show ground. Notable participants include leading schools and local performers, with seventy school children in training for the tartan display. The Lieutenant Governor and state and federal legislators are expected to attend the New Year’s night events.
A distressed reader praises Dean's Ointment as a remedy for a range of ailments including fever and sleepless nights. The advertisement asserts the ointment offers relief, claims lasting cures if used long enough, and directs readers to purchase from Fimter McCisan, Ardner street.
A damaged OCR item describes a plea related to troops in South Africa. It mentions a 350 Avsy Wideal Corie rier, aiding with comforts, and references exiled writers, publishing, and medical corps. The fragmentary text references exiles, hospital wards, and clearing waste through items like books and papers.
Reports from Sage and Tabet of rood estimate crop prospects in Southern and Western Riverina and Victoria as good with very plump grain and strong yields. Wheat crops show mature ripening, pastures are recovering after recent storms, and some regions may yield enough for hay while others face wind damage and fallen fences and ruined orchards. Overall prospects vary by district with favorable grass and grain potential amid weather challenges.
In bankruptcy court the petition of Hee Wile and partners was presented. The trustee reported a 12 month suspension with a plan for credential verification and examination of assets. Multiple meetings were held, including public examinations and adjournments, with adjournment to a later date and ongoing costs and assignments noted.
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