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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
4
A report from an unnamed source notes a charged case involving a responsible person in Tullow. Details are fragmentary with limited readable facts. No dates or clear actions are provided.
The Permanent Artillery Ball involvement is called off as ministers forbid future engagements under lower terms than private bands. The move likely pleases proprietors of similar bands, with military musicians facing new restrictions while performers await stronger protection under official commission.
A jagged text fragment discusses military pay incentives, compulsory service limits, and recruitment approaches. It critiques proposed entitlements tied to earnings, questions the fairness of forced long-duty terms, and ponders the potential use of private benefit schemes and Royal Marine roles, urging authorities to consider clearer guidelines.
A heated discussion on the sinking fund and national debt exposes financial strains and alleged repudiation by the government. The piece critiques the financial position, past borrowing, and the stance of the administration, with references to Mr. Waddett and Lyne, amid claims of mismanagement and fiscal overreach.
The Pacific Island laborers bill and the immigration restriction bill are virtually passed as the House agrees with Senate amendments. A new department branch for customs will inspect entrants in their own languages, while the Labor party balance with the government remains unsettled. Time will reveal whether further concessions are demanded or allegiance shifts occur.
A 44 year old married woman, Mary Brunell, was killed when struck by a tram on O'Connor Street in Chippendale, near Auckland Street. Constable Williams assisted at the scene and she died en route to Sydney Hospital from a severe skull fracture. The tram's injuries and the morgue report were forwarded to the coroner.
The Assembly met all night over additional estimates. Disputes centered on items totaling 31 080 pounds with smaller amounts for the Colonial Secretary's Department. Contested were compensation and allowances, royal receptions, public works, and civil service costs. The session extended into early hours with varied opinions on governance and public expenditure.
The first test between England under Captain MacLaren and Australia opened at the Sydney Cricket Ground in warm dull weather. England’s side included MacLaren, A O Jones, L Jewep, Hayward, and others, while Australia featured He Troable, BowiLeod, Sallets, Gregory, Howell, and Kelly. MacLaren and Hayward opened the innings for England, with Jones and Noble bowling for Australia. England finished with Hayward not out as the innings progressed, while Australia struggled to make an early impact.
A fragment from Ackland shows details about Mr A Protan and Mr A Freid Man. It notes health concerns and a plan related to New Zealand, with intentions to return to Bodley and mention of a prison or harbor location. The text is garbled and reads as a personal notice rather than a clear obituary.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a dispensing chemist on George Street open all night. The text references a “Rome's Celebrated Ere Lotion” and a warning about a bottle, with stray phrases about warmth and danger.
A robbery at a shop described as a raid by two or more burglars drained valuables including money and goods. The burglars used a rear passage from a basement and escaped with a large amount of property. Police noted the incident as part of a spree and referenced a man found intruded and questioned.
A report concerns a court case involving pianist Walker and the company of performers during a London stage season. Witnesses describe disputes with landlords and management, with claims of poor treatment and financial arrangements affecting several musicians.
Mosaic report covers The Sewell Rappheries View and Port Kembla dispute over water and levee works. References to Alderman and mayoral actions include calls for public meeting, road and rail matters, and a planning debate impacting the town hall and local governance. The text notes a school of fishermen, hospital references, and a shift toward redevelopment with mentions of Mayors, committees, and civic plans. The piece also cites dates, places, and figures tied to municipal administration and public works projects.
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