Christian Catholics Inquest On Mrs Johnston Evidence Given
In a dramatic inquest scene Parson McCullagh testifies about Mrs Johnston. The hearing explores extraordinary belief and Church influence over local affairs.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
6
Minster’s Faith Seeks Healing Over Medical Aid
Testimony in the coroner’s inquest reveals John Stephen McCullagh of the Christian Catholic Church urged prayer over medical treatment for Mrs Johnston. Witnesses say Mrs Johnston refused doctors, opting for faith healing and prayer, despite signs of danger and the presence of several church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephen M'Cullagh
Gospel of
Christian Catholic Church
Parramatta Road
Forest Lodge
Dyne
Sven
John Ston
Mr. Johnston
Johnstons
Mrs. Johnston
Johnston
Mary Ann Hutler
Central Road
Ashweld
Dr Thomas Delays and Mrs Johnston in Death Scene
Witness recounts a tense scene at a house where Dr Thomas did not arrive. Mrs Johnston contested medical access and asserted pressure from Deacon Farrar and others to influence death timing. Deceased refused medicine and leaving words hint at religious tensions affecting care.
Bankruptcy actions and examinations under estate release
In bankruptcy matters adjournments and orders are listed. Thomas Young’s release motion awaits receipt and attendance. Thomas Kinninmont’s section 61 payment order is set at 4 pounds monthly to the official assignee. Meetings cover high liabilities, adjourned examinations, and concluded public examinations for several debtors. Voluntary sequestrations include Edith Kennedy and Roland Stehl with official assignee involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Young
Thomas Kinninmont
Education
Lancelot Arthur Railton
Goulburn
Stephen John Hancock
Francis Parkinson Halton
Ferdinand Arnold
Green Brothers
Edith Hannah Mary Kennnedy
Horatio Sutheriend Kennedy
Maddison-street
Redfern
W. H. Palmer
Roland Stehl
Lodge-street
Forest Lodge
Accidents at Sea and Park Leave Two Injured
Arthur Jackson a wharf labourer of Crown road Ultimo was struck by a falling hatch cover on the steamer Margaret. He was taken to Sydney Hospital with a fractured collarbone and a eye wound but later went home. William Rands a waiter of Ivy street Hedfern was admitted with internal injuries after not falling while crossing Prince Alfred Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jackson
Crownroad
Ultimo
Margaret
Sydney Hospital
Civil Ambulance Brigade
William Rands
Ivystreet
Hedfern
Prince Alfred Park
Elingamite Wreck Inquiry Advances in Auckland Hearing
The Elingamite wreck inquiry in Auckland continued into its fifth day. Witnesses including W W Scott and J Mallin corroborated prior testimony about the vessel’s striking, while F Renaut described dead reckoning near the Three Kings. Captain Clayton and Burkett offered expert observations on the wreck site and water depths. the hearing adjourned with further testimony anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
W. W. Scott
J. Mallin
H.M.S. Penguin
Penguin
F. Renaut
Elingamite
Three Kings
Whipess
Newcastle
Clayton
Lloyd's Registry
Burkett
Frederick Chambers
Quong Tart Assailant Identified in Adelaide
The Sydney convict Frederick Duggan jailed twelve years for wounding Quong Tart is suspected to be Frank Figod seen in Adelaide last October with two Victorian desperados. Police watched the men after a series of house breakings. Figod fled on a bicycle but was pursued, abandoning the machine before escaping into a paddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Frederick Duggan
Sydney
Frank Figod
Fiood
Taxation appeal denied by Privy Council report
The Crown Solicitor reports in Coe against the Taxation Commissioners that special leave to appeal to the Privy Council has been refused. The decision will affirm Judge Murray's ruling that the assessment regulations of May 19, 1889 were valid, upholding income tax challenges by shipping firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lance
Engof
Australia
Cable
Coe
Taxation Commissioners
Privy Council
Murray
Emee An Mariam
Te Eumati
Ameas
NSW millers shift to mixed-wheat flour as Manitoba arrives
Sydney mills close pending bulk wheat from South Australia and anticipate Manitoba wheat from New York in January. Bakers book three months’ supplies for flour made from Australian and Duluth wheats with prices quoted for South Australian new flour and Manitoba blends. Hay, potatoes, dairy, and fodder markets show steady activity amid drought and harvest variability across New South Wales and districts like Millthorpe and Tumut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
South Australia
Sydney Crillers
New York
Port Adelaide
Adelaide
Evening News
E. G. Grant
Messrs
Massey-Harris Company, Limited
Frank Kennedy
Wallendbeen
Cootamundra
Kennedy
Gren
Partey
Fother
Millthorpe
Orange
Armidale
Cowra
Grenfell
Young
Murrumburrah
Barraba
Manilla
Tumut
Riverina
Victoria
Brighton
Brightons
Carence Rivers
Hunter Rivers
Choice
N.S.W
Southern
Sussex-alreet
South Australian
New
Manitoba
Sussex Street
New Zealand
Northern
Lucerne
Osten
Colonial Sugar Company
Chicago
Sussex-street
Fruit price list shows wide regional banana and citrus ranges
The report lists assorted fruit prices by region and shipment size. Strawberries and apricots remain cheap or plentiful while oranges lemons and other fruits vary by origin such as N Queensland Victoria New South Wales and Fiji. Prices are given per dozen half-case quarter-case or per case with many regional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond River
Queensland
Fiji
N.S.W
Cairns
S.W
New
Paw-Paow
Green
Sydney Wool Sales See Steady Market Amid Brisk Competition
On Wednesday the Sydney wool market held firm with brisk competition for good wool. Faulty lots sold irregularly, while quality and bulk fetched full rates. Major consignors reported totals of 6283 bales across all offerings, with notable prices for first combing and high grade lots despite drought effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wual and Produce Company, Limited
Hammmer
Mezsie, Winehcoembe, Carson, and Company
Altthough
Co-operative Company
Barsham
Blandford
Dougr Vale
Euroogilly
Binnie
Sovbah
Abe
Some of the New City Aldermen Take Oath of Office
The Lord Mayor and 19 newly elected aldermen of the City Council declared office and took the oath of allegiance before Mr Justice Simpson. Two remaining aldermen have already been sworn in, with two more to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Simpson
Alrewdy
Music in the Park by the R A A Band at Centennial Park
The R A A Band directed by Band master M McCarthy performs this afternoon at 3 30 in Centennial Park. The program includes marches and two steps such as Smoky Mokes Zampa Bella Nita and Turkish Patrol with selections Derniere Pensee and Two Nightingales among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.A
M’carthy
Centennial Park
Holzmann
Herald
Frotero
Gready
Weber
Michaelis
Roe
Bar Silver Falls in London Markets and Local Legal Note
Bar silver in London at 1s 13ld per ounce, down 1t5d from yesterday. Public Works Committee reviews Newcastle graving dock sites with Millner backing end dyke option and Kerle preferring Mere Weather site. Legal case heard before Justice Pring involves John Mountney seeking £1000 in damages from James J. Smith over a lift accident at Arcadia Hotel Pitt Street. Case cites confusion over a nearby lavatory door mistaken for the lavatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Committee
Newcastle
J. W. Millner
Harbours and Rivers
Kerle
Justice Pring
John Mountney
James J. Smith
Arcadia Ho@el? Pitt-street
Libel Action in South Africa Campaign Case
Arthur Griffith seeks £1000 from Newcastle Morning Herald proprietors over alleged libel about pro Boer stance and anti war league activity. Trial before Mr Justice Pring and a four member jury. cross examination touches on speeches, Hansard, and letters. case adjourned as court rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Griffith
M.L.A
Newcastle Morning Herald
Abel
Justice Pring
Want
Cmr
South Africa
Mr. Want
England
Wallsend
Hintich
Newcastle Herald
Helman
A. Melman
Kelman
League
Hansard
Legislative Assembly
Holman
Maintin
Transvaal
House of
Rose Scott
Wood
Adamstown
Mr. Went
War Office
Plattsburg
Dust Nuisance Eased by New Pumping Machinery
The Dawea Point pumping system was completed this week to distribute salt water for dust control in northern and central areas. The Mayor hopes the system will greatly reduce dust irritation, eye discomfort, and damage to fabrics during the warm season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawea Point
Shipping Notices and Arrivals Reported in Melbourne
December arrivals include the Friendship cargo ship with 1 ton led by Captain Slyney and agent M Corrigan. Departures note Begs to Eden on December 4 as two warships sail south at dawn. The Sophocles arrived from London to Melbourne en route to Sydney, while the Moana left Brisbane heading to Vancouver. The Warrese ships in with bananas, pineapples, coffee, molasses, sugar, hides, skins, cucumbers and oysters plus general cargo. Goldsbrough Mort and Co report buoyant sales with wool prices up 2 to 5 percent on strong bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jervia
Sophocles
Melbourne
London
Sydney
R.M
Moana
Brisbane
Vancouver
Warrese
Rain Sparks Severe Thunderstorm Across New South Wales
Widespread downpours followed by strong storms hit northern New South Wales with Nyngan leading rainfall at just over 2% inches and Byrock and Condobolin also reporting heavy totals. A horse was struck by lightning at Pymble and another killed during the thunderstorm. hail damaged fruit crops near Sutherland. Sydney and coastal regions saw continued rain and a shift to southeast winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Nyngan
Cobar
Great Western Railway
Byrock
Condobolin
Young
Barringun
Gongolgon
Mount Drysdale
Canonbar
Quambone
Warren
Nymagee
Merriwa
Penrith
Mount Hope
Euabsalong
Marsdena
Barmedman
Temora
Hoorowa
Taralgs
Bowral
Moss Vale
Pymble
Sutherland
Goldsbrough, Mori, and Company, Limited
Yambaegona
Brewarrina
Camden
Cunnemulla
Puints Homestead
Woarshed
Berrie Berrie
Pike's Creek
Stanthorpe
Country Beautiful
Narraway
Coopamble
Tug Lands
Gilgandra
Brangaltaur
Bust Bogan
Canonhar
Miowera
Bourbah
Tarryburn Urallay
Australian Mortgage and Agency
Duck Creek
Ocorecodara
Eureka
Walgett
Renah
Cailubri
Dandaloa
Clarinda
Dungabar
Bar
Nevertire
Tuleumbah
Carroll
Mancroo
Lonereseh
Emmet Downs
Isisford
Parramatta
St. Georges
Hurstville
Como
Mortdele
Sydney
Chingze
Cooma
Nimitybelle
Burrenjoes
Bega
Bathurst
Blackheath
Kiandra
Lake Macquarie Heads
Mount Victoria
Manning Heads
Tibooburra
Windsor
Criticism of Rest of Australia team picks for December match
The Evening News reports near unanimous disapproval from Australian cricket selectors and fans over the Rest of Australia team announced for December 12. NSW representatives protested lack of NSW players, citing strong local talent and concerns over bowling strength and regional balance.
Brighton Weights List For Today's Races
A horse racing notice lists weights for today's Brighton meetings across events including Tramway Handicap Novice and Brighton Handicap. Entrants include Portrait West Key Signora The Masher Kilcoy Hallatone Bernice Miss Henry Laura Sib Coquette Maltese Biddy Dan A.J. Master Rouge Safe notes show weights and furlong distances for each runner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portrait
West Key
Signora
Kilcoy
Hallatone
Bernice
Miss Henry
Laura
Thea
Coquette
Biddy
Dan
A.J
Fairy Scene
Wild Rose
the Drone
P.K
Fiona
Report
Goodnight
Lady Wilbertree
Planet I
Nellie
Mistake
Hilda
Bexley
Janet
Vixen
Prioress
Lawn
Stanthorpe
Wavelet
Mulette
Alice
Firelight
Brighton
Opinion
Tinwood
Rose Bay
Imperial
Molly Riley
Masher
Konig
Friendless
Five million sheep grazed in southern mountains report
At the Water Summons Court several breaches of the Federal Customs Act led to fines: Mark Sheldon £20 and costs, W. 3. Griffiths £10 and costs, Harold Elkington £5 and costs, and George Smith £6 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Summons
Mark Sheldon
Griffiths
Harold Elkington
George Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
M‘cullagh
Peayeer
Elingamite Wreck
Commercial
Huster River
Hunter River
Brighton Globes
Vic
N.Z
Sydney Wool Sales
the Crown
Allen Taylor
Dr. Wilkinson
Mr. T. Henley
Drummoyne
Shipping
Friendship
Slyney
Northern Powers
M. Corrigan
Eden
Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Limited
Wednnesday
Avery
Iredale
Meters
Frank Layer
George Giffen
Collings
Travers
Laver
Giffen
Reedman
Worrall
Warne
Pye
Mackenzie
Ebsworth
Marah
Graham
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