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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
8
Reports show New South Wales style parliamentary exchanges on state funding, sinking fund transfers, and alleged malpractices. Speakers clash over the Freidman release, with Carruthers and Sir John condemning or defending government action as Debates tense before a proposed electoral redistribution bill.
Members debate the Bill with Quinn opposing it stating it would not serve constituents. The House notes hearers and honors heroism at Mount Kembla with Major MacCabe praised. Advances to Settlers amendment raises max aid from £500 to £1400 while concerns about small advances and insured dwellings are raised.
The Ohio House debates adult suffrage appeal before enactments and adjourns debates on the Infants' Protection and Registration of Firma Bills. In the Assembly, Municipal Loans and Pastures Protection bills advance, with adjournments and committee actions on several measures.
The procession for Cardinal Moran will run along Macquarie street from Albert street to Hill Clark and Company stores instead of the Circular Quay route to avoid tram disruption. Carriages will be at the rear of the Frisco and Orient Wharf as arranged. The route continues to Bridge street George street Town Hall Park street College street and to the Cathedral.
M Gowen M L A led a Labour rally at Mort's Dock Works for Mr Byers. At St Thomas Hall Weston road Mr S J Law spoke on Friedman cage. A third meeting under Balmain South Labour League backed Byers with many speakers as election day approached tomorrow.
At Central Police Court Walter Strange a 22 year old draper's assistant was committed for trial for stealing during the past year 32 pairs of scissors and other articles valued at £59 3s 11d from Farmer and Company Limited. The accused was an employee in the firm's establishment. The article also notes a Hawkesbury River excursion by steamer Newcastle with a 28 fare and on board refreshments, and a Parliament House deputation to Treasurer Mr Waddell urging action on amending the Navigation Act with promise to consult the Premier.
Advertises Gain Buke as the only ointment in Australia without animal fat or minerals and Zam-buk as purely vegetable. Offers a free sample on request with a penny stamp and the paper name, directs to the Bile Bean Manly Co at 39 Pitt Street, Sydney. Also mentions Tayloe Bros. and absolute purity claims.
Shipping arrivals list multiple vessels with tonnage captains and origins including Marion from West Australia, St George from Richmond River and North Coast region, Cromeonderry from South Coast, Warrege ta from Queensland, Innamincka from Melbourne, Owl of Taranto from British waters, Peterborough from South Coast ports, Namets from Newcastle, Monowalis from Newcastle, Mildura from Brisbane, Leura from Brisbane, Peregrine from Melbourne, and more. Departures note Oonah destined for Hobart and Dracadate for Newcastle.
Sydney cargo lines and crews report voyage details from the gleamer Austral Asian, its homeward bound cargo of wool copper ore and various goods, alongside arrival notices at London Rotterdam sightings and several ships due in Sydney. The Garry of Sydney delivers Captain Mahon praised for near three mile error.
An infant named Sydney Overall died on the Melbourne express traveling from Goulburn to Sydney on Thursday. The infant had been ill and its mother was taking the child to Sydney for a change of air. Taylor Bros. remain top of the market.
Mel Bourne Lady's Letter offers notes on muslin blouses and washing handkerchiefs at home. An infant's knitted shirt illustration accompanies a column on household chores and fashion, with updates from agricultural shows and shipping news.
Re Michael M Namuara the estate was released from sequestration but not as discharge. Re Sydney John Broomfeld the release was allowed to stand over to the 11th. Ferran agreed to pay 30s monthly. arrears noted. Marke failed books and probable inability to pay. certificate suspended six months. Fromen adjourned to the 12th. Guest’s affidavit inconsistent. adjourned to the 12th. Pearson examination adjourned to the 12th. Lloyd offered £2 monthly. examination concluded. Winter adjourned to the 18th. etc. Railway matters note staff discharge plans. wool shipments and traffic declines. Waikare sails Jan 3. berths limited. Blackheath reports good visitor flow and brisk building activity. grocer W J Anderson promotes coupons.
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