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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
4
Evening News reports on cable developments with concise items from correspondents, highlighting newly announced programs, regulatory updates, and sector moves. Cable industry notes include company actions, service launches, and regional reach, presented in a brisk, local-newspaper voice.
London dispatch reports German cruiser Panther seizing Venenezulan gunboats at Lit oases and the Allies pressing for recognition of their just demands. Lord Lansdowne says Britain would blockade the port but not occupy. US Secretary of State Jolip Lay favors arbitration over Britain's stance in the Venezuela crisis.
President Casary replied to a British minister on Italy receiving compensation for the Republic's revolt. He said the case would be decided and tribunals in Venice would handle dealings arising from the insurrection. H W Bowen, the US minister, was tasked with Italian interests in Venice.
In the House of Commons Lord Cranberre says no country is more desirous than Great Britain to aid the United States in maintaining the Monroe Doctrine. The remark drew warm cheers and was welcomed in America.
London dispatch cites Earl of Onslow noting government plans to send basteriological experts to South Africa to study the cattle disease and importing veterinary supplies. It mentions establishing farms and a veterinary department to educate Boers to combat stock diseases and aid infected flocks and herds.
London dispatch reports a strong tremor in Russian Turkestan causing many deaths. Shocks were severe and lasted minutes with a river of the hallway destroyed.
A terse dispatch from London notes Tuselata press urging sanctions for the Chinese Customs and Postal service overseen by Russian directors at Dilley. It states Russia seeks the new system's inauguration prior to evacuating the last two Manchurian provinces.
London December 17 news reports an edict from the Chinese Emperor foretelling the purchase of the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company by China at about two thirds of the shares' value. The move signals a state influence over the maritime line and could reshape early international trade connections.
In London the House of Commons debated Lords amendments to the Education Bill. A proviso proposed by Mr J S Randle to limit new local burdens was rejected by 6 votes. Lords amendments were affirmed by 107 to 0. Unionists split, Radicals objected, and Mr A J Balfour backed Sir J Fergusson.
London dispatch reports The Nations Bank of New York confirms an interim dividend of 1 percent. The Porte warns of tightening ties as powers tutor relations with Bulgaria and Macedonia in evolving Balkan affairs.
A damaged OCR fragment references Casteto Rahorase and a journey on a date like the nineteenth, with unclear details and place names. The readable parts suggest an event or trip but lack concrete facts, names, or outcomes for a clear news item.
In London on December 17 M W Kovalevsky assistant minister for commerce and industry resigns amid a scandal. The affair links him with a forged document used to extort about 350,000 roubles from MS Witte, the finance minister. Bertin is named as the new assistant minister in succession.
Shipping notice from London reports a fogbound encounter near Denmark. Wittelsnach hull damaged at Wilhelmshaven after launch July 1900. Length 210 meters, beam 25, rigid armor, four main guns, 14 quickfire, 12 1-pounders, eight machine guns, six torpedo tubes. Crew 718.
The steamship Marlay, a 738 ton steel screw steamer built in 1890, foundered in Dublin Bay during a storm. Of 14% crew drowned, one survivor was picked up after the vessel capsized. The Marlay was owned by M R Tedcastle, M Cormick and Company Limited of Dublin.
London dispatch of December 17 notes Marconi’s wireless telegraphy system achieving daily perfect communication across the Atlantic from Cape Breton to Cornwall. He expects to extend range to about 20,000 miles soon.
The Society divorce suit filed by Sir Charles Cradock Hartopp against his wife was dismissed. Both petitions accused the other of adultery, but the court found neither party guilty. Fourteen counsel argued the case, and costs totaled 413,000.
Mr Chamberlain and companion travel by train from Mombusca to Victoria Nana. In London December 17 markets show 600 casks of Australian tallow offered, 24 sold. Prices steady with fine quality at 6d, medium 29 1/2d, for beer 3 5 8d, medium 3 1 8d.
The London market reports prices for caps and lead, with Bar Silver at 225 per ounce. Mount Lyell shares closed at £2 34s 0d. Ireland hunts noted with export figures and a tax rule in reform. The Marseilles strike ends with Seamen's Union resuming work. Somalia expedition mentioned with war secretary St. John Brodrick clarifying operations.
A heated scene in the Les Istive Assembly erupts as MPs clash over funding and retrenchment. Mr Moore argues there is no money for subsidies while others mock finances and demand accountability.
The Newcastle Tattersall's placed series draws show 48 500 subscribers noted with entries including Inkstand B A Caridge PO Kelly's Basin Taamanla and Goondoolbine in New South Wales. Names such as The Barn Mogil Kalgarine Syn Hoste and Kox Sarah are listed with monetary figures like £1186 and £407.
Mr Crick introduced an amending Crown Lands Bill in the Assembly last evening. The measure seeks larger grants for current holders, sale permissions, reduced balances, and certificates in certain cases. It also changes residence and leasing terms, balloting, family holdings, and extends settlement leases. A 40 year lease in four 10 year segments is key. rents are set per period. Provisions also address homestead selections, sale before survey, and conversion to the instalment system with staggered start dates.
A summary of fiscal figures records a total receipt of £17,210 for imported article imports from March 1 to August 31. For the same period the Railway Commissioners earned £59,257 in carriage charges for fodder, with potential growth to £89,737 if domestic races had occurred.
Untested patent remedy for wide range of ailments advertised as a universal cure all. Claims to treat cholera, diarrhea, stomach upset, and various fevers with purported restorative powers. Text appears as marketing copy without verifiable evidence or legitimate medical endorsement.
In a NSW Legislative Assembly session on Wednesday, cables from Agent-General Copeland and Sir John See discussed the exclusion and detention of British workers aboard the Oroms. Notes reveal calls for impartial enforcement of law and questions over exemptions for contracted workers, including electric engineer T. Rooley, with posturing from Sir John Lee and Mr. Meagher regarding import status.
The Chief Inspector of Mines said no one can state where the movement in the Broken Hill creep lay. An inquiry noted the danger and urged caution as workers monitor the site amid industrial concerns and municipal actions.
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