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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1902

Page

6

Rain Panics Across NSW Towns With Heavy Downpours

Copious rain drenched multiple NSW towns from Albury to Temora after a spell of unsettled weather. Reports list rainfall amounts in many locales including Armidale Batemans Bay Cooma Deniliquin Goulburn Orange Parramatta Queanbeyan and more with some areas recording significant totals and continuing showers. Authorities note rising surface water levels at Prospect Reservoir and widespread wet conditions persisting into Monday with forecasts of further rain and cooler breaks.

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Batters Released After Federal Exemption Minute

Melbourne reports that all felt hatters detained aboard the ship at Sydney were released under a federal exemption minute after interviews with Mr Alderton. The agreement with Mr Anderson, dated Oct 12, covered three years for 72 skilled workers, with wages and passage deductions. The move follows union notices and labor availability concerns in Melbourne and Sydney, and notes opposition from some sections of the imperial labor policy.

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Reid speech rails at government over immigration policy

Mr G Al Reid M P spoke at Maitiané on Saturnayight criticizing Federal Government action on race policy. He warned of drastic legal changes aimed at preserving racial purity and lamented potential punishment of workers and unions ignorant of the law amid what he called unjust contracts and nationwide implications for British citizenship.

Maitiané Saturnayight G. al. Reid M.P Teginlaion Keaner United Kingdom Australia Trades Union Trabes Union

Fragmentary note hints at legal phrasing and dates

A damaged OCR fragment presents convoluted phrasing about liberty and law. It mentions a person named Samuel T. Wehiddon and a December 13 date, with unclear references to Betta and Ravine. The readable bits suggest an old legal or civic notice unreadable in parts.

Elise Coot Briliahees Samuel T. Wehiddon Jabs Potut

Official Assignee Application in Bankruptcy Case

An Official Assignee's application before the Bankruptcy Judge concerns Eugene Sylvester Tho pias, who had his salary sequestrated on December 1884. The bankrupt faced a contempt risk for failing to comply with the Registrar's May 1, 1900 order to pay £52 10s monthly for the creditor's benefit, with arrears of £42 15s. He claimed Majesty’s Customs officer status and medical expenses as cause for default, and the court set a payment schedule: £210 by the 24th of the month and £30 monthly thereafter until full settlement, in addition to the existing Registrar order.

Eugene Sylvester Thopias Duatie Walker Abe Davis Customs Department Bie

Bankruptcy petitions and sequestration notices in Sydney and Newcastle

In bankruptcy, creditors petitions against Mece Macarthur and Company of Sydney for hearing on December 19. David Cohen and Company of Sydney and Necantle against A Cohen of Boocvatreet Newcastle to be heard on December 19. Pelion w te heard on December 1. Dsrthelomew Martin Corrigan of Wharf armeet against John Ames trading J. Ames and Sons of Sydney. Voluntary sequestration John Hopkins Robertson of Tureveosa near Wollongong, miner, with LT. Lord as official assignee.

Mece, Macarthur, and Company Sydney Albert Baward Matthews Oxford-Street David Cohen Soseer-atrent Petidian John Hopkins Robertson Tureveosa Wollongong LT. Lord

Shipping arrivals and inspections from Australasia and New Zealand ports

Shipping news reports arrivals at Kaipora and Hokianga from Wellington and Auckland with cargoes for Sydney. The Union Steamship Moeraki, a 440 ton vessel, arrives at Melbourne, praised for comfort and luxury by Captain W W H Chafield and officers. Also details Kasuga Maru’s Brisbane to Sydney voyage with passengers and freight.

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Evening News satire stirs debate on liberty and politics

The piece laments British influence in the community, urges unity amid distrust of federal governance, and calls for freedom while critiquing both local leadership and distant powers. It mentions the steamer Cromer and related economic concerns as context for national sentiment.

New South Wales Wheat Prices and Market Outlook

The report notes NSW farmers bidding against Sydney mills for new wheat, with inland prices set by seaboard bids and signals of rising NSW production. It cites Cowra and Coolamon areas, drought and yield uncertainty, and ongoing farm machinery expansion, while highlighting lower Sydney butter and egg prices and imports of seed wheat as expected.

South Australies Wquat Adelaide New South Wales Miliera Sydney Millera New Wheat Efsaon Bern Bodney Charles Crouch Crouch Doe Bega Beneft Belog Treely Pirchare

London Stock Market Quiet as WA Trade Winds Down

The London Stock Exchange closed largely quiet on Saturday with mixed results across shares and mining listings. Sydney trading showed dividends and varied commodity prices, while Melbourne reported modest sales and price quotes across multiple firms.

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Public Works Tenders Accepted for Multiple Projects

Recent notices list accepted tenders for public works across Forks Coastros to Perrette and other sites. Projects include road and telegraph works, alterations, and the construction of infrastructure at Milton Ishad and Hawkesbury River. Amounts range from £6 24s to £1,100 with various crews and locations named.

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Sheep in the State Delayed Stock Estimates Pending Returns

The Stock Department will not know the exact number of sheep alive in the State until receipts of earnest returns. Returns must be sent between January 1 and 10, after which stock officers will prepare the figures. Chief Inspector E D Jones, succeeding Alex Bruce, says estimates can only be approximate.

E.D. Jones Yas Alex Bruce

Major Taylor Arrives in Sydney for Eight-Week Stay

World champion Major Taylor lands in Sydney after a voyage from America aboard the Venture. He will train at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of facing Australian cracks, including J Megson, as Don Walker also arrives for a ten day track session before their January carnival meet. The Australian Bicycle Club offers a £100 purse to entice rivals.

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Aliens attack at Albion Park mare say protection forces linked

A derailed mob attack at Albion Park ends when a mare valued at 194 pounds is nearly stabbed. the assailant fled after a broad gash was found on the animal’s shoulder. Police expect to charge suspects as officials from Kiama investigate the scene near Battery’s hotel and along the Terrapoong Common route toward Shellharbour.

Kiama Albion Perk Ietel Kiamaites Terrapoog Common Shellharbour Uae

Parkes Divorce Case in Colonial Court

The Parkes divorce trial ends with Mrs Parkes denied adultery while Mr Parkes claims the burden of proof rests on her. The court finds adultery not proven beyond reasonable doubt against Mrs Parkes and dismisses both petitions, ordering Mr Parkes to pay costs. Parkes admits debt and seeks relief, with the judge noting disputed testimony and concluding no clear proof of adultery.

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The Boer Delegates Movements and Australian Visit

An Evening News report outlines the Boer delegates touring New South Wales and planning to reunite with the theme in Sydney. They aim to inspect agriculture related institutes and will return to Brisbane after visiting regions of New South Wales. Captain Kirkpatrick indicated stays in Australia and New Zealand, with interviews arranged with Sir John Lee and Premier authorities.

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