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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
6
A detailed cross examination reveals alleged bribery and witness intimidation linked to solicitor cases. Witnesses describe meetings at a shop and Central Police Court, with Abig ail pressing for false statements and promises of pay.
Details of the Commonwealth celebrations outline the timing of the procession to start at 4 00 pm on January 1 and a swearing-in ceremony to occur at about 12 20. The Governor-General will depart Government House after 10 am and travel via Macquarie Street to the Commonwealth entrance near Governor Burke's residence, with the route remaining along the original path through Macquarie Bridge and Pitt Street to Martin Place George Park College and Oxley Streets. The Governor-General will be at the end of the procession to keep public interest.
The public eyes the Governor-General and Sir George Turnier as potential Federal Premier candidates. Speculation runs across quarters with promises of a surprise, while officials deny definite action and the exact timing remains unsettled amid tense public sentiment.
The Araluen Valley dredging operation shows continued gains with dredge output rising and gold recovered proceeding toward grav deposits. London and Adelaide markets sag, with Lake View Consols and Great Boulder among the listed prices. Sydney sales and quotes feature North Oriental and other mining shares.
Melbourne Monday court resumed the Stirling divorce proceedings from Martha Stirling formerly Apples, with De. R A Stirling accused of adultery with Teodma Tatchell. Prosecution closings, defense adjournment, and cross examination reveal allegations of misconduct, jealousy, and strained marriages, as Tatchell’s role and witness accounts are explored by Mr Justice Williams and counsel.
Adelaide cricket notes a tense Test match with Australia breaking at six down for £11, Hull and Matthews leading a high scoring effort. Marsh top-scored with 241, Walkler and Hill contribute big partnerships as South Australia chase a strong total. The dramatic day includes numerous wickets, late bowling dominance, and a sombre mention of Mrs Cattaway’s death as play adjourns.
The coroner opened an inquiry into the death of young woman Edith Widgery, who died after allegedly being subjected to coercive overtime and harmful substances. Witnesses including Dr. J M'Keorie and chemist Thomas Williams testified about her hospitalisation on December 7 and purchase of laudanum for pains. Evidence described a troubled relationship with Maudling, a planned move to New Zealand, and a letter from Pittman’s shorthand. The inquest adjourned with questions about cause and responsibility.
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered place names and numbers, mentioning Cape Drase Ber r ien and Louies with various per unit figures and dates. The readability is limited but indicates a collection of notices or prices tied to locations and times. Strong entities are partially legible but many items remain unclear.
A scathing critique of the city sanitation system prompted Sydney Mayor Sir Matthew Marra to push for immediate reorganization. An Evening News visit revealed inspector Blackwell detailing complaint logs, district reports, and a ten-district review system running for months. A bakery fire on Dick Street raised questions about inspections and response tied to the new method.
A garbled OCR style report covers poultry and meat prices, ship and fruit markets, with references to New Zealand and Sydney trade. It lists prices for prime beef and poultry, pork and ham, and mentions import/export activity, stock levels, and local auctions. Names such as FRED GHAINS appear amid numerous numeric prices and assorted goods.
Fragments describe vegetables and root produce at a distant market with cabbage figures, carrots, and green peas. Mentions quantities, prices per quantity, and possible monthly or seasonal notes. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR but reference local vegetable items and trade terms.
A fragmentary report describes a strange disappearance after an arkrel of Inamtarks oq Mendley Sint. A search began early the next morning but no trace was found. The incident involved local authorities and a pursuit through nearby streets, with limited readable details remaining.
Shipping entries show departures on December 18 including Tor Newcantin Ere and tur Steweantie from Newcantin, with Rinswre bound for the Massing River. The fragment notes multiple vessels and routes, indicating a harbor timetable or shipping ledger.
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