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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
7
A large blaze swept through a rural area damaging crops and property. Witnesses report homes and outbuildings destroyed as flames spread near Morning Mirror and nearby farms. Fire authorities investigated the cause as neighbors aided containment efforts.
Local officials examined overlapping route proposals impacting revenue and city plans. Commissioners noted potential effects on public funds and ongoing services while considering feedback from various departments and firms.
At Glebe Police Court Sergeant James Hogg faced charges under the Licensing Act for entering Mary Ann Gee’s licensed premises on October 7 last with a key not normally used for the door. Testimony claimed he used a key, spoke of punishing the owner, and an inner door was opened despite remonstrances. The magistrate ruled the act did not constitute misconduct under police regulations.
Alfred Thomas a 28 year old tailor faced Central Poller Court on a charge of stealing a purse from Jamie Hinds in Strand Arcade. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months hard labor after magistrate Wilshire noted a prior criminal record including larceny and forgery.
In No 2 Jury Court on Thursday Mr Justice Stephen presided as Diana Richards widow and administratrix sued Thomas Eliott and Company over her husband Walter Richards death caused by the defendant’s machinery. The jury awarded £70 to the widow and £50 to each of four children, with a rider that the engine shafting be securely fenced at once. The panel noted noncompliance with the Factories Act before and after the accident.
Gur Morey correspondent wires that 100 000 acres will be opened for settlement and many visitors gather for the Seccalon. The fire brigade superintendent reports England dispatching a new steam ore engine and two manual ca sinew, ordered earlier. The steamer will discharge 450 gal per minute, larger units in Sydney reach 1200 gal and 760 gal per minute. Also touts Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract as a universal remedy for coughs, colds, influenza, wounds, burns, sprains, diarrhoea, and kidney ailments, with global clinics and royal patronage.
Shipping notices list arrivals with names such as Gib from Fiske and Winannia agents, plus Captain Hibery from London and Cape Town. Other lines mention vessels from Adelaide and Bieibourne Pormera, with numerous fragmented names and destinations, reflecting a busy port entry record.
High water at Sydney Cove awaits tides as ships and passengers move through a busy port. The report lists vessels including the Damnetune aMug and Orient Line arrivals, with cargoes such as bullion, butter, and stored goods, plus notes on routes to Calcutta Melbourne and London, updated ship movements, passengers, and forthcoming deliveries.
An OCR heavy description details numerous vessels, arrivals, departures, and cargoes around Sydney. It mentions the Oream and German steamship Germany lines, the Port Temlawn, the Wreckonahire, and the Titan, with port calls to Dunkirk, London, Wellington, and New Zealand. It notes cargoes, wharf arrivals, and shipping schedules.
A notice for a Saturday afternoon trip from Wharf Market Street at 2 o'clock with 14 loos aboard. Boarding from Newcastle, service to Hawkesbury River and return fare not listed.
A catalog note lists imperial quart bottles including Roberts Special and Roberts Superior Old Miffland, with entries for scotch varieties such as Glenlivet. The fragment shows pricing or stock codes like 470 4 gallon and references to Roberts names and brands.
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