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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1903

Page

4

In Memoriam notices around December 7 memorials

In memory notices for Ballard Durham Hillard Lilliamand and others, listing deaths around December 7. Wives, children, and siblings insert heartfelt remembrances with addresses like Erskineville Road Newtown and Milsons Street Milson's, naming Catherine Lilliamand and family members.

Ballard Timothy Balland Mn Famail Durham Martin Durham William George Gerben Hillard Charles Hillard Erskineville Road Newtawn Jape Hillard Billard Chartes Hillard Erakineville Road Newtown William Herbert Ernest Heginald Lillamand Catherine Liliamand Lili al Resi Dyur Liliamand Catherine Lillamand Pest Catherine Louis Gerel Lillamand Eva William Avery Lilins Uiemand Mary Coo- Lillamand Rene Cuthe- Fineiliarand Aitaut Tameeraé Grind Macy Paavesl Lillamand —Inn Mra Goliver S Street Miiem’s Point North Sydney Lillamand Ufe George Mary Martin Milson Strest Milacs Lallamand Kate Lillamand Deamober Ekidde Paul Maggie Wig Charlie Neilie Powell Peeames Powell John aLreet Klimateeth Alice Thomas James William Thomas

Wee Waa to Wyalong Rivalry Drought Politics Rise

The article mocks the See Ministry led by Mr. Sullivan and Sir July Lee as they tour Wee Waa and Wyalong. It criticizes drought handling, public works spending, and proposed light railways with water conservation as electoral ploys. The piece foresees further political theater at Wyalong next Saturday.

Sullivan Tris Wyalong Jobo Lee O'Sullivan Sir July Lee New South Wales See Wee Waa O'Sullyan Fitzroy Dock Prince Alfred Bee

Vague Hint Of Repeated Request To Be Made Soon

A fragment notes that in a few days there may be another request identical in tone and likely more violent and repellent in its expression.

Triangular Gwydir duel may return Labour seat

The contest at Gwydir divides voters between Labour and Anti Labour camps with one Labour candidate and two Anti Labour contenders. Barton and Onslow are described as honest rivals but Labour is favored if no deal occurs. Barton's strike history contrasts with Onslow's Labour opposition.

Gwydir Lkely Labour Party Messrs Onslow Barton Smeodge Mr. Barton de Wet Gragier Labour

Waratah Defeat Maintains Labour Hold in Seat

In Waratah the Labour Party held the seat against Liberal and Reform rivals. Chariva retained the constituency as Ministerialists faced a Labour-backed challenge. the pattern suggests Ministerialist votes will align with Labour in future state elections.

Labour Party Griffith Waratah Labour Waratah Labour Lee Protectionm Oine Liberal and Reform Party Warata Chariva

Greek Language Exams and a Smuggling Case

A German trained sailor, Hans Max Stelling, faced a six month sentence for smuggling after customs officials deemed him a protected immigrant. He failed a Greek language test imposed by authorities, while his mother was Greek and his background included German Navy service and a German second mate certificate. The case, tried at Newcastle and Maitland Gaol, raises questions about why Greek was insisted upon in examinations and hints at a broader tension between language policy and immigration law.

Lome Newcastle Maitland Hans Max Stellnng Stelling Michelle Btelling

Six Fingers Luck and a Sydney Croupier Raid

A Sydney fan tan shop croupier with six fingers on one hand is described as luckier than expected but ends up detained after a police raid. The piece mocks fortune tellers who misread signs and predicts arrest for the reader and for others in the scene. It notes luck as relative, contrasting wealth or loss with personal fortunes.

Sydney Sbe

O SULLIVAN SOLILOQUY IN THE EMPTY TREASURY

Fragmentary soliloquy depicts a financier like figure lamenting a vanished fortune. The speaker yearns for a tangible stash and clings to a fading dream of power as the imagined gold disappears. The text presents dramatic musings on wealth and downfall.

O’sullivan

House of Gold Lament Echoes Alone and Accused

A desolate speaker laments vanished crowd praise and feels betrayed by James while recalling Tom Waddell the guardian of a deserted House of Gold. He fears looming doom as darkness and an unseen accuser close in, pleading for mercy and a guiding hand.

House of Gold Tom Waddell Tom James

The Comicality of It In The China Russia Debate

The piece mocks the notion of China fighting Russia and contrasts Chinese customs with Western views. It notes China’s anger over tomb desecration, compares ancestors’ honor to mercantile motives, and satirizes Chinese warfare by mentioning old weapons against modern rifles and the ineffectiveness of stink pots.

Russia China Manchuria France Germany Alice Selard Selse Lee Metford Mauser New South Wales

Stamp duty receipts in Sydney for probate and administration

Last week stamp duty paid in Sydney totaled £13 823 Gaid. Executors of the late Mrs. Jesse Blackmore Campbell of Cowra paid £12 9042 toward probate. Estate valued for probate at £129 043.

Sydney Mra Jesase Blackmore Campbell Cowra

Sydney Jewellery and Optician Ad in New Year Offer

A Christmas bell mood and welcome to Sydney shoppers as Watches Clocks Jewellery Silverplate Purses and Opera Glasses are showcased. A Saunders presents London and Continental styles in high-class jewellery at 809 811 413 815 617 George Street opposite Railway Station Sydney.

Sydney London A. Saunders George-street Oppo Railway Sia

A Wonderful Discovery Street Sydney Open All Night

A brief note from Sydney records an all night opening at a local street venue named A Wonderful Discovery near Molidayt. The item provides minimal details and preserves a fragmentary historical notice.

Sydney

Rival Railway Unions Upheld by Arbitration Court

Justice Cohen upheld the appeal by the N and Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association against registration of the Railway Trafic Employees Association as an industrial union. He found the applying union could not conveniently belong to the objecting union, noting the risks of dual representation and the safeguards for wages workers. The appeal was upheld without costs.

Justice Cohen Arbitration Court Railway Trafic Employees’ Association N. &. Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association Trafic Objecting Union Bia Amagarateq Braphes Amalgamated Association Onion Commissioners For Railways Tibet

Scotch Express Collides with Goods Train at Carlisle

London reports the Scotch Express collided with a goods train at Carlisle. The tender truck and a carriage were smashed to atoms as the rest of the train derailed. The express driver was severely scalded while passengers miraculously escaped unharmed.

London Carlisie Atome

German Tariff Causes Halt in Russian Orders

Owing to a modification in bot placing in Germany, Russian orders are stopped. The change threatens supply lines and could affect about 15,000 workers in wage and production. Berlin notes the move as a response to current trade conditions.

London Surana “Atkhenat Germany Slaene Ohio

Alleged Forced Marriage in Divorce Court Proceedings

The case of George Henry Webb versus Maggie Maude Cheesebrough, falsely Webb, for nullity of marriage, was discussed in Divorce Court. Security for £100 had not been provided and the petitioner indicated abandonment, with the judge considering rescheduling or dismissing the matter.

George Henry Webb Maggie Maude Cheesbrough Webb Justice Simpson Mr. Whitfeld Costa Weitfeld Macey Loio Hus Laat Lime Whitield Evening News Whitfeld Mr. Pike Mr Pike Durne Hits

Golding v Watchman libel case verdict reached

Miss Annie Golding sued the Watchman newspaper for £1000. The trial concluded with Justice Owen summing up and the jury returning a verdict for the plaintiff at £60 after deliberating from late morning to early afternoon.

Annie Golding Nowspaper Justice Owen Meney Chile

Fire in Windsor storeroom sparks near disaster

Windsor report describes a Sunday morning blaze at the William Senior establishment. Fire brigade and neighbours contained it before the storeroom flames spread. damage estimated at about £1000, believed to have started from a rubbish heap under the landing. A separate near‑miss occurred near the previous blaze site with no intervention needed.

Windsor Wiliam Senior Iswhofvik Howe Reel

Racehorse Alte Drowns During Swimming Exercise

A racehorse named Alte lolanthae-Longstrees drowned yesterday at Woolengong while being given swimming exercises. It is believed the horse was grabbed by cramps as it moved in deep water aboard the barge Wee.

Woolengong Alte lolanthae—Longstrees

Campbell administratrix wins land possession case

In Banco Court today Mary Campbell administratrix of the late Edward Campbell sought to recover land at Bega from Louisiana Margaret Lay. The defendant did not appear and the jury, by direction, returned a verdict for the plaintiff.

Banco Mary Campbell Ub Gauss Edward Campbull Lousiana Margaret Bega

Negotiations Vista Nickel Ore Shipment With Government

Government and Smelting Company of Australia discuss nickel ore shipments from New Caledonia. Overtures to Sir John Lee aim to transform the Select Committee inquiry into a Royal Commission. Cabinet anticipated to decide on the matter tomorrow. The text also mentions a eucalyptus extract marketed by Gander and Sons.

Smelting Company of Austre New Cale Donuts John Lee Select Committee Roya Cabinct

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