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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
6
An international briefing reports British and German naval activity with references to war plans. It notes ships, cargo volumes, prisoner searches, and strategic positions near Africa and the Cape Peninsulas. The piece discusses potential actions to threaten London and defend against invasion, highlighting the balance of forces and anticipated German strength.
Two crew members drowned in Atlinney Harbor during a trawler voyage. Police searched the harbor bottom for missing men, and Olsen's body was recovered and taken to the morgue pending action by the coroner.
A Sydney case before Chief Judge in Equity concerns the purchase of property on George Street South. The plaintiff seeks specific performance of a £40,000 contract with defendant alleged to have bought land from The Book of New South Wales to Colter Palace through Goulburn and Bathurst Streets. The defendant argues Brittery was not its authorized agent.
The Mayor election for Bradner will be held at the Town Hall on Monday at noon. Four candidates are named: sitting Mayor Sir James Oreham Aldermen Thomas Hughes J C Walne and J B Hawt.
Sevior-Sergeant Clerke long serving as orderly to the Inspector General of Police is transferred from headquarters to Marrickle Street. Mr Clarke files his leaving notice with tact and urbanity. He returns to ordinary police duty as promotion avenues would close if he remained. Constable Mita succeeds him.
Wellington reports a rail supply strain as strikes and vehicle shortages disrupt wheat and other produce conveyance. Agricultural users seek remedies while officials consider allocations, with anticipated dividends for distributions to nursing staff amid the disruption.
The Bowral-Tn area reports eleven arrests linked to extensive horse and cattle thefts, ten granted bail. Prominent local farmers and dealers among those detained as authorities continue a sweeping roundup of about thirty head of cattle and several horses.
The report notes late wheat seeding across New South Wales and Victoria with a near January opening south of the Murray. Prices in Sydney show fresh grain at 2s 9d and old grain at 3s 0d, with a firm outlook for flour and bran. Millers seek supplies for blending, while farmers weigh selling options amid uncertain demand and possible future imports from New South Wales.
The YWCA in Sydney holds a meeting at Victoria Markets area to push for a new establishment and activities. Speakers including Dr Guinness and Miss Morgan outline needs. subscriptions and pledges are collected, with a goal of securing government support and building facilities for work and classes.
In Balmain on Sunday two men missing a sulky rode off with it after an attack near Crescent Street. Phillip Stith was later identified as one of the youths who used the vehicle, leading to charges against XMD Smith for larceny and illegal use of a bone. The magistrate imposed a fine of three pounds or fourteen days in default.
Bacon and Company sold about 190 head of horses yesterday. Animals for India fetched up to £13, and horses for South Africa brought £40 to £215. Draughts realised from £33 to £20. Sale noted as dull with varied prices.
Apricots and peaches are plentiful but many fruits are small due to supply. Large lots from Ryde fetch high prices. Cucumbers listed at five specimens from N.3.W. on market. pineapple and apples priced per half-cane. California fruit ranges to 1.58 per half-cab, oranges to 22a per half-cane, black plums 4e to 8d per rilt-case, cherries per half-cane 1c to 2d.
The notice lists varied fruits and produce with prices per quarter or box including Nectarine Cherries Melon Water Melon Apricots Peaches and Sevill pears. Special packings include 19 half-cases marketed for city shops at marked rates.
At Redfern sales the chest nutheret stood out with prime samples and varied pricing. Buyers secured lucerne, hay, potatoes from Richmond, and assorted consignments from firms like Sheppard Harvey Walker Stewart Porteous and Co and J W Grey and Co.
Lieutenant Governor Sir Frederick Carter presented Captain Howse with the Victoria Cross for a July 24 action at Vredefort. The ceremony at Viewaris Barracks featured a parade and remarks praising the captain’s gallantry in rescuing a wounded comrade under heavy fire. Also awarded DSCs to Army Medical Corps members, with Major-General Preach and others in attendance.
A London closing shares round up notes minimal material change while Australian stocks show heavy activity in mining issues. Listings include Sulphide Corporation and Carbide lines with varied prices in Sydney and Melbourne, and a major mine prospecting prospect noted with plans for new transmission and company reorganization underway.
Fragmented notes describe an assault at a railway extension site near The Ntes Street Cemetery. The central event involved a Lee boy kin jo later appearing at Central Police Court with alleged provocation and a claim of self defense.
A deputation led by Dr. Ross of MTA presented to the Blinister yesterday requesting funding for Cumnock school improvements. They sought a report and detailed recommendations, saying steps would be taken if accommodation could be provided.
The garbled text lists names such as James Tyson and mentions payments, fees, and a public sale or meeting in an English locale. It reads like a misshapen notice with scattered monetary figures and scattered references to people and locations, lacking coherent structure.
Fragmented account describes a gambling activity with names and locations read from a noisy sports note. It mentions Walsh street and a numeric stake, hints at a wager and its handling, and references various people and places in a brisk, period-voice rhythm.
An early report notes a steamship incident with fire contained aboard the vessel near Auckland. Details are scarce due to damaged text, but authorities likely contained the blaze and resumed normal operations.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a later voyage or port event with references to ships, ports, and people such as Pastias Walker and Welker. It mentions scheduling, a steamer, a departure, and multiple place names and dates, though the damaged wording obscures concrete actions or outcomes.
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