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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
5
A December note from Lorimer reports Commonwealth ceremonies and a city plan to host Easter events with restricted pedestrian access. Authorities coordinate with utilities to barricade grounds, divert traffic, and protect children during outdoor activities at Centennial Park amid safety concerns.
A fragmented notice describes a hub committee chaired by Saad Oliver and Owen to select a champion for a poetry competition. The “Brenig News” publication is cited, with details about the committee’s activities, a January 28 event, and mentions of various individuals including Julie Owen and Mr We Teld. The text is garbled and names several people tied to a literary context.
Major G W Watson and military authorities of the southern domain attend a ceremonial gathering. The Victoria troops, comprising all ranks, are described as coordinating with the tahraieie committee to ensure suitable accommodation. The event marks a formal connection to the Vienneland delegation and other officials.
Melbourne factions outline four major arches for the procession, including the Shell Arch Bridgy Street and the Commonwealth Arch at Park and Kinbellairs, with American and German symbols to feature. An avenue along Pitt Street and a “Stars and Stripes” district are planned, plus national motifs from France and Canada. Canada may appear with an allegorical car, and Scandinavian efforts fund a children's hospital endowment. Officials report advancing preparations and a grand January 4 display promised.
Marine Court heard testimony on the November 30 capsize of the British barque Lodore owned by Peter Iredale. Witnesses described two heavy squalls driving the vessel from its anchor, causing it to heel and capsize as it rode a strong ebb current. No party was found liable. the master’s experience and the vessel’s mooring conditions were noted, with the court detailing wind changes and the ship’s position at the time.
Rosa Mary Ferguson sued Alfred Henry Ferris for money paid as a £50 deposit on a poultry purchase at Potts All that was not completed. She paid £20 toward £50 with £30 later tendered, claim dismissed as contract cancelled by plaintiff without vendor consent and deposit held by defendant.
In bankruptcy cases before the registrar, various certificate applications were heard. Several debtors including William James Johnson and George Henry Newham saw certificates issued or suspended after examination, with adjournments for further evidence and solvency determinations.
The newly elected City Council met at the Town Hall with Aldermen including Dr Graham MLA Av Mimibone Pitegerald Lars R Fowler MLC Hughes A G Reaton J G Griffa Weine W T Henson G Perry Evan Jones R G Watkins T Nolan Stephen J C Beer Lindsay Thompson A J Kelly J Ward Smith MLA Booth T Barlow and J Mulling. Alderman Jones was seconded by Alderman Weine and Alderman Fowler chaired the session. The minutes were read and approved, then the town clerk listed the elected aldermen for the various wards.
The record covers Alderman Thompson warning about dangers from poisoned awnings during the Commonwealth procession and council plans for inspections and stands. It notes the Mayor election procedures, Dr. Graham elected Mayor, committee appointments, budget talks, and post meeting toasts praising Sir Matthew Harris.
Newcastle Racecourse held a meeting with a large crowd on a fine afternoon. Princess Arena led the opening handicap, with West Australian and Privateer among others. Prime betting favored Héctor and Tarquin. Carnation and Tarquin disputed the Park Stakes. Fireman won the Water Handicap, then Fireman again led the Ten race before Mosule and Tridor.
A Thursday bush fire spread rapidly from Berry Jerry Station toward Murrumbidge River crossing and Ganmain, destroying thousands of acres of crops and grazing. Haystacks at Thomas Holahan's holding burned. Carewobbitty and Wandary Stations reported damage, with wind driving flames. A local wedding anecdote closes the item.
Wholesale quotations from Melbourne detailing wheat and grain prices for January shipment, February quotas, and Australian port rates. Includes prices for bran, oats, rye, potatoes, butter, cheese, and poultry, with references to exporters in New South Wales and Victoria, and remarks on shipping and market conditions.
A fragmented market note notes fruit lines with steady prices quoted by Jase. It mentions sugar content and steady demand as good fruit remains plentiful, while some varieties are described as glut and hard to quit.
Bidding at Redfern for forage was slow with all descriptions seeing lower prices. Best qualities sold up to 3s 2d, mids around 14s 26d, and rough hay near 1s 2d to 2s 2d, as consignments from multiple stations including Mudgee and Warren moved to buyers despite weak demand.
Fragmented OCR notes show wool sale data with multiple errors. Mentions three carniogees, 770 tales, various items, and a likely total around $4.1 balancing. Names such as J. Found and Company appear garbled with dates and places unclear.
A fragmented market report from a British paper catalogs a chaotic array of figures, names, and places. The text mentions persons such as Dowden, Lieseaven, and Kepler, alongside firms and locations and scattered stock figures, reflecting a dense, ad hoc financial page with tangled listings and partial quotes.
The text describes a confused scene with characters and places, mentioning a river, work, and a dramatic departure. It portrays a chaotic account of events, relationships, and actions with many unclear names and settings. The piece reads like a garbled narrative of an ordeal and a missing resolution.
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