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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1903
Page
3
Diverse items from Tumut to Sydney report political talk, medical findings, and local incidents. Free trade candidate W H Wilks addresses Glebe Town Hall. several public notices and community updates follow including drownings, injuries, travel, and church events.
Cardinal Moran returns to Sydney after his voyage from Rome amid a tidal wave of Catholic cheers. He received addresses of welcome from laity and clergy at St Mary’s Cathedral and thanked all for the warm reception and the world-wide grief over Pope Leo XIII’s death.
A Cardinal extols the new Pope as a true pastor who blends enlightenment with piety. He recalls the unbroken papal line and Catholic progress in literature science arts and education, praising the Holy Father’s affiliation with the Australian Church and urging faithful alignment with his guidance.
Alexandria Alderman O Rior dan urged using a £400 credit balance for relief work to aid unemployed families at Christmas but the Mayor refused. The council still faces liabilities early next year and would not spend the balance.
Bexley Council debated whether to include all ratebook names in the municipal roll or only those with paid rates. The aldermen proposed sending questions to the Municipal Association for guidance on which option to adopt.
The July 20 1894 Ex parte Neill ruling limits a municipal roll to ratepayers only, excluding non payers. The Revision Court handles rate arrears and additions upon payment. Annandale council discusses exemptions in water rates and Manly reports improved telephone trunk lines between Manly Sydney North Sydney and Mosman exchanges.
Petersham Council met to announce Trafalgar Street repairs costing 23 pounds 22 shillings 54 pence. Lewisham Ward saw works in Cobar Kroombit Toothill and Pigott streets costing 163 pounds 58 shillings 3 pence. Ang Boulevarde and New Canterbury Road works cost 163 pounds 3 pence. Annadale Ward expenditure was 17 pounds 0 pence and Sydenham Ward 25 pounds 10 pence.
At a Newtown Council meeting Alderman Abigail moved that the council take no action to acquire ground for markets and regulate their use. Rumor spread that nearby markets had been bought and private markets would rise, risking a monopoly akin to the Gas Company. The council preferred few markets and carried the motion.
A letter from J H Maiden of the Botanical Gardens to the Annandale Council discusses the condition of trees on Johnstone Street. He suggests loosening soil around roots, top dressing with good soil, removing some stunted trees, and notes planting should occur from June to August.
Dr. Rundle chairs as secretary reports November receipts from gates and elephant totaling £65 6s 3d and other sources £38 4s 0d. Council discusses fence advertising ban and plans to request reconsideration. Government Architect cites £1470 needed for Gardens repairs.
Police from No. division raided two Chinese gambling dens on Sunday at 9 30 p m causing excitement and confusion as patrons tried to flee. Twenty three detainees were marched in couples to Regent street station with charges ranging from principal involvement to being found on premises without lawful excuse. Senior and Wilkinson supervised the operation with a Japanese and a European among those arrested.
At a wetting of the Automobile Club of Australia held at the Metropolitan Hotel Sydney attendees included H A Jones chair and members Lane Gibbs Maddrell Empson Vale Gillett Reid Nolan Bkinner Fisher Starkey Hunter. The secretary listed members now numbering thirty with bylaws mentioning founder members and traffic regulations for automobiles. A lengthy discussion covered admission of motorcycle owners and a decision was reached.
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