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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
6
A chaotic Bathurst meeting heard pleas from MPs, justices, and chairs about a jury trial and case proceedings. Reports describe tense exchanges, interruptions, and statements on witnesses and legal actions amid a crowded public gathering.
A fragmented dispatch from the Nov 10 Hongkong Telegraph describes fires in late autumn, plague counts, and migration amid unrest. It notes casualties, property losses, and public fear, with reference to the Royal Colonial Order and regional upheaval.
Readable fragments describe Mount Gladstone near Nowra opening by Mrs Krung Bualth on Wednesday, with Aboriginal protection meetings and station reports from Wallops Lake Warangesda Brinwurrina and Rumuymbad. Authorities discuss expenditure for Christmas outlays and aboriginal welfare programs amid a cluttered telegraph record.
The 1890 Sydney Stock Exchange reopens at Martin Place with officers led by Chairman A J Mullens and Secretary E L Davis. The article lists current and former officials, members and noble details about the exchange, its clerks, and privileges, noting 41 members and 14 probationary members.
The piece outlines the Sydney Stock Exchange site on Pitt Street with details on frontages, architecture, and rooms in the old building, including the clubhouse atmosphere under The Club Limited. It traces the exchange’s origins in 1870 at Grey Street rooms, moves through Bridge Street to Mutual Life Building, and notes key figures, regulatory measures, and shifts in venue reflecting changing stock exchange practices.
The article records the funeral of George Read, late superintendent of the metropolitan police, with a large turnout of police officials and mourners. Officials, inspectors, and colleagues led the procession from Moore Park to Bourke Street church, then to Rookwood Cemetery for interment. A service at Wesleyan Church followed by the procession to the railway station is noted.
The proclamation quarantining remels from Quesnaland ports has been rescinded. The closing times for shops in Howell district are fixed at 6 p.m. on most weekdays and 10 p.m. on Saturday. Appointments and vesting of authority include the Attorney General for the Arbitration Act and several clerical and registrar roles. Rev J A Reynolds named acting Church of England chaplain at Coast Hospital Little Bay, with other senior posts assigned until March 31 next.
A deputation from the uth Africa 1 Day committee met Major-General Franch asking New South Wales government support for free passes for country soldiers returning from the war, cheap steam launches, and leave for returned soldiers on the appointed day. Colney Mackay, Lt- Co Grees, and Warrant-Officer Mason accompanied the group, who were assured of approval and that the issue would be raised with the Premier.
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Sailors aboard recount relief and frustration with tariffs and government officials. They describe a damaged sense of hope as officers seize stores, talk of change at home, and wish lawmakers would listen. One man notes dreams of relief while others express weariness at ongoing delays and distant decisions.
A Sydney market note praises a large wool sale by Mesars Goldzbrough Mortana Company at Circular Quay. The sale total is stated as 21 627 items from July 1 to date, with 7 287 sales at auction and private sale, described as the greatest quantity and high quality display in the trade.
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