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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1902

Page

6

Widespread NSW Rain Replenishes Water Supplies Statewide

General rainfall swept western New South Wales from Friday to Saturday, replenishing town water supplies and filling long dry reservoirs. Heavy downpours were reported at Katoomba and across many stations, with Broken Hill and White Cliffs noting significant water gains. Sydney and coastal areas experienced thunderstorms and persistent rain, while a vast array of stations logged rainfall totals up to 360 points in forty eight hours.

New South Wales N.S.W Katoomba Broken Hill Stephen's Creek White Cliffs Socotra Salisbury Downs Yancannia Seven Mile Bore Morden JR Tank Peak Wonnaminta Nunviersh Nundooka Cobham Tarella Goodooga Weal Sydney Syney Baleman's Bay Shinewood Windsor Kurrajong Jerry's Menindie Barmon Corona Gundagal Bombala Morsdeng Pambula Green Cape Gabo Braidweed Katgoemba Mount Camden Hillstone Carrathool Wysloog Grenfell Young Cowry Boorowa Murrumburrah CoouLundra Junce Wagea Henry Germanton Albury Tarcutta Adelong Tumut Kiandra Adaminaby Cooma Nimitybelle Bega Candela Delegate Bembota Eden Moruya Bateman's Bay Ulladulla Jervis Bay Crookhaven Heads Nowr Klama Wollongong Queanbeyan Bungendore Goulburn Giinning Yass Taralga Rockley Carcoar Blayney Orange Molong Parkes Forbes HM End Bathurat Newcastle Raymond Terrace Scene Murrurund Nundle Tamworth Armidale Glen Innes Emmaville Tenterfield Tabulam Casing Lismore Mogul Mungindi Eunopia Boggabilla Yetman Moree Warialda Millie Bingara Bundarra Ryde Hornsby Boriuern Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited Yarawa Murray Flats South Australia Victoria Mallee Tasmania Brisbane Queensland Camden Haven Heads Lawson Port Marquarie Wool&edga Ballina

Rainfall Across The Area Increases Water Inflow

Rainfall across the catchment reported over an inch at multiple stations with Wilton and Cataract recording 156 and 131 points respectively, Prospect 53 points, and Robertson 2½ inches. The Nepean River rose to about 44 million gallons daily, Cataract River to over 3.5 million, totaling roughly 47 million gallons per day, while reservoir inflow remained near consumption at 20 million. Prospect Reservoir level rose to 179.83 feet, up from 172.23 feet, with seven weeks of inflow exceeding consumption and a net rise of 7 feet 6 inches.

Teiuros Water and Sewerage Board Mittagoans Wilton Robertson Nepean Prospect

Moraya barber George Henry Rose dies in sleep

George Henry Rose a local barber and tobacconist closed his shop Saturday night and was found dead in bed next morning. An inquest returned a verdict of death from heart disease. Also noted, last week probate stamp duty in Sydney totaled 690 17s 0d.

Moraya George Henry Rose Sydney

Lucky Publican Tracks Thief Through Liverpool Street

W J Kearns licensee of the Bulli Pass Hotel identifies a former helper who fled with two gold watches, chains, rings, and money. A plainclothes pursuit by Senior Constable Hickey and Constable Maunsell ends with the thief captured on a bicycle. He confesses and leads to the sale of most stolen items, with one watch still missing.

Liverpool Street W. J. Kearns Bulli Pass Thirroul Central Police Station Sydney Hickey Maunsell Kearns Strosl Inagat Maunse Epeed

The Sophocles Arrives in Sydney From London

The Aberdeen liner Sophocles entered Sydney Heads at 7.4 am yesterday from London via Capetown and ports. Passengers include Rev T B Atkin and family, Mrs Cameron and children, plus numerous Capetown travelers. The ship berthed at Parbury's Wharf Miller's Point.

Sophocles Sydney Heads London Capetown N.S. Wales T. B. Atkin Cyril Cameron Cameron Deene Payton Stanton Moore Captain O'Reilly Dr. Standee Mr. Benbow A. E. Lloyd Messrs J. Dealing W. P. Howell C. Hil M. A. Noble J. Y. Paunders Vv. Trumper H. Carter R. A. Duff E. Jones W. W. Armstrong A. J. Hopkins J. J Kelly Wardill Gregory R. J. Pope W. Leith W. M. Kennedy Bleashy M’callum Parbury’s Wharf Miller’s Point

Trouble on a Tram Ends With Fine for Abusive Language

George O'Brien, intoxicated, boarded a Market Street tram bound for Annandale and quarrelled with passengers. He refused to alight despite requests, was handed to a constable, and at Central Court was fined £2 or fourteen days in jail for abusive language on the tram.

Market George Streets George O’brien Annandale Geome George-street Haymarket Central Court

The Magistrate And The Police. A Court Remark

At the Central Court yesterday Mr Smith presided and criticised young policemen in court for finding amusement in a witness’s unsavoury remark. The magistrate warned that public demonstrations reflect the officers' example and noted a swift change in some in their bearing.

Central Court Smithere

Ten Bobs Worth: Youth Convicted For Inciting Prisoners

James Smith a laborer faced Water Police Court for inciting two female prisoners to resist Constable Timothy Malone. He was fined 2 pounds or one month’s hard labor for inciting, and 3 pounds or two months for assault after resisting arrest. He had a prior honest character from his employer.

James Smith Water Timothy Malone George-street Hunter-street Malone

Minister denies drought relief funds blocked claim

The Minister for Works rejects claims that drought relief works for Western settlers were halted due to Treasury shortages. He says money can always be found for useful urgent or reproductive work. Opposition leader Mr J H Carroll expresses view on Balmain Scull election as proof of Labour party influence keeping the government in power. New South Wales Education Commissioners dispute Russian education criticisms, noting Russian schools and girls’ secondary education compare favorably with local views.

J. H. Carrullers Balmain Labour Party New South Wales St. Petersburg Russia

Actions of Public Men in Defence of Fair Comment

A jury found for the Newcastle Morning Herald in an alleged libel case brought by Arthur Griffith against the paper. Justice Pring instructed on public figures and fair comment, noting the duty to allow robust critique during wartime and referencing comments by MPs, editors, and a pamphlet titled Facts About the Transvaal. The trial highlighted standards for criticism of public acts and the balance with national interest.

Yeaterday Arthur Griffith M.ll.a Newcastle ‘Morning Herald Justice Pring Bir Geo. Innes Sydney Mornolog Herald Blacket Honeur South Africa Hig Honour Cadimon Bede Ubal Transvaal Waratah George Innes

SA Wheat Exports Seen Reaching Sydney In Fortnight

Bulk deliveries of South Australian new wheat may reach Sydney within about two weeks. Sydney roller flour markets show steady demand and shortages in some districts as country mills close. Melbourne reports a slight price dip with a projected exportable surplus of 140 000 to 160 000 tons.

Sydney Melbourne Katanga New Zealand N.Z Hunter River Hunter Redfern N.S.W Queensland Clarence Rivers Hunter Rivers Clarence Brisbane Wellington Cape Johannesburg Vancouver Sugier Street

Licensing Inspector Named For Metropolitan Post

Though not officially announced, Bob Hughes of Darlinghurst Police Station is slated to succeed Inspector Sutherland who is promoted to Tamworth police district, taking over Metropolitan Licensing Inspector duties.

Bob-Inspector Hughes Darlinghurst Sutherland Tamworth

Fruit price list from North Ryde market shows varied fruit ranges

The list records prices for figs lemons passionfruit nectarines cherries apples and many other fruits by case or packer. Regions include North Ryde Queensland New South Wales and Richmond River with prices ranging from a few shillings to over ten shillings per unit or case.

North Ryde Richmond River Nectarthea—&s Queensland Fiji River New

Redfern Forage Market Sees Mixed Demand For Chaff and Lucerne

A large crowd viewed Redfern forage with chaff scarce. Lucerne prices eased as demand remained strong for prime in truss at 4p 2d to 5s 2d per cwt. Prime new hay sold well at 7s 6d per cwt while good qualities fetched 6s 2d to 10d per cwt. Prime chickwheat for milling had weak demand, with only part of a truck sold at 8s per bushel.

South Australia New Sydney Wn.s.w Manitoba South Australian Sussex New Zealand Northern River Lucerne Hay Chicago Mitches Hunter River Redfern Clarence River Wellington N.S.W Maitland Miller N.Z Mesers Dent and Perry Y. M. Suttor H. Prescott Ellis and Company Foster and Son Earp Brothers R. Little and Company Heaton Brothers R. Hall and Son Farmers’ Co-operative Society Lucerne J. Ryan Morpeth W. Brown Mulgrave Cox J. Sullivan Greentree Windsor O'Grady Nemingha Cousins Kirkwood West Maitland J. B. Penwick Tarro Oaten Hay A. M. Bayliss Bathurst W. C. Hill Rockview Siding M‘garry Keleo Wetcat J. Ginns Huntley Bren Mudgee Milling Company Mudgee Pollard J. Bridge and Company Quirinois Wright, Heaton, and Company Armidale Dubbo Milling Company Dubbo West Maitland Fairfield Singleton B. Harris Clyford Salter

Mill Offal Sale Sparks Market Tension at Redfern

Auctioneers and buyers discuss how to handle mill offal and similar products as railway actions threaten consignments. Some intend to proceed with sales despite notices while others question penalties and legal grounds. Officials cite forage depot use and reduced traffic as reasons for restricting shipments to Sydney and Redfern sheds.

Redfern Tedtorn Pnto Sydney Dever Sydney Station Darling Harbour

Forest Lodge Races at December 8 Meeting

Forest Lodge hosted a card featuring four handicaps and several also ran, with Montpelier and Maritana leading betting in the early events. In the Forest Lodge Handicap over 3 1 2 furlongs Montpelier won by a length in 1 minute 4 seconds, while Maritana took the Planet II stakes by four lengths in 47 seconds. The Welter over 14 1 2 furlongs went to Expected by a length in 4dace, and the Thirteen-three Handicap was captured by Barcarolle by a length in 49 seconds. Planet Is then won the Fourteen-two Welter by a neck in 46 1 2 seconds.

Belltree Harvey Belle Romplnog Girl Marl Amanda Whitbread Mystery M’mahon Neeswes Barcarolle Barrett Patch Gemmell Hutton Innisfail Avanda Forget-mesot Nelic Montpelier Forest Lodge Friendship Piwa the Joker Curtis Belmore Maid Maritana Planet Sib Idoline Marie Lloyd Planet IS Brewer Slogger Kohine Belmont Maid

Lithgow Industries Coal and Cement Update

The coal trade stayed brisk with good shipping orders and no truck shortages. Cobar Syndicate Copper Refining Works operate full time, mine reservoir water supply now 11 to 13 weeks after recent rains. Buronga refinery idle but rains boost hope. Portland cement works ship 2000 bags to government.

Portland Cement Works

Voters Keep Eight Catholic Aldermen At Randwick

During a Randwick ceremony opening St. Bridgid's Convent Minister Crick noted that at the latest city elections eight Roman Catholic aldermen were returned, same as before. He said this showed Cardinal Succeeded and that voters would not be swayed by bigots or extremists.

St. Bridgid’s Convent Randwick Mr. Crick Cardinal Ee Ee Weet Ee

Market Report On Sydney Shares And Queensland Mines

Share market notes from Sydney show varied prices across several properties including Broken Hill Proprietary Victoria and Caledonia Block and New Hillgrove with multiple call prices. Melbourne reports list numerous mine sales and prices, with Silverton Trams and Birthday Tunnels among noted items, and mining activity updates from Ballarat and surrounding NSW mines.

Sydney Broken Hill Proprietary Victoria and Caledonia Block Occidental New Hillgrove Proprietary Commercial Bank of Sydney South Glanmire and Monkland A.J.S. Bank Tooth’s Brewery Bonnie Dundee Victoria and Caledonia Dicton Scan North Broken Hills North Shore Gas Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Australian Gaslight Castlemaine and Wood City Bank South Glanmore Monkland Great Boulder Jembal Ballarat N.S.W Dawn Gold Mining Company Braidwood Cross Reef Turon Democrat Gold Mining Company Cowra Creek Worth Winze Dapto Dawe Araluen Valley New Araluen Junction Ovens Valley Victoria Melbourne Silverton South Brisels Garnet Freebold Lyells Lyell North South Birthday Star of the East Hustler's Reef Hustler's Fouth New Moon All Nations New Dempsey Cassills

Fatal driving accident in Wagga claims life of Albert Lawsley

On Edward street near the municipal boundary a horse bolted after the rein fell. Albert Lawsley, 39, a veterinary surgeon, clung to the reins and was thrown from the carriage into a 2ft storm-water channel. He died from brain concussion after being taken to hospital. His brother Iroing Lansley assisted and survived.

Wagga Albert Lawsley Edward Street Iroing Lansley Albert Langley Jie

Shipping Arrivals and Departures in Sydney Waters

December 5 arrival of the Arawatta from Melbourne with wool spices and foodstuffs. departures include the Sonoma bound for San Francisco via Auckland and Honolulu. Lines mention Yawnata Maru to Japan, Koeuca Maru leaving Sydney January 1, Koumaine Meru, and Yawata Maru returning in March. Timetables list Canadian Australasia mail steamers, Solomon Island excursion, and several ships sailing to London, Bremen, and the Pacific.

Arawatta Melbourne Burns, Mhito, and Company Japan Sydney Fraser Yokohama Sidney Vancouver Porta Wm. Stitt Union Company of New Zealand Burns, Philp, and Company South Sea Islands Titus Salomon Group Lord Howe Norfolk Islands Sophocles London South Afriea Borts Salamis Aruba Hobart MDL Australia Bremen Yescela Swineveren F.mls. Ville de la Efotat Morecilles Armani Betic Bs Polynesien W. G. Todd Sydney Ferries, Limited Parramatta Surrey South Africa Fremantle Mort Kurfurst White Star Line Medic Woolloomooloo Bay Afric Suevic Persic Runic Dalgety and Company Isle Auckland Kaipara Tyser Niwaru Lennon New York Semaphore Adelaide Brisbane

Africa stir and Australian gathering at Randwick

Mr Crick, late Minister for Lands, told Cardinal Moran at Randwick on Sunday that cables showed Africa had been stirred by a Mad Mullah plot and Australia echoed it with a religious war. A 5000 strong meeting collected £50 or £60 in cash and pledges, later £200 was contributed at the collection.

Mr. Crick Cardinal Moran Randwick Africa Australia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Balmain South Labour Police Wallsend Witoesses Commonwealth MR. Holman Barton England Mr. Holmen Mr. Barton Commercial Redfern Forage Sales Mr. R. W. Richards New City Falk Studios Lithgow Industries Shipping Tone George Savage Woosung Tustons Duyles Kalepara Kauri Timber Company Sonoma San Francisco Pago Pago Honolulu Jega
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