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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
3
Historic heat wave reports show a string of record high temperatures across towns including Maitland Newcastle Dubbo Grafton Moree and Bathurst. The day featured hot winds thick dust and bushfire threats with stocks suffering and air heavy with smoke and odor of burning timber.
A Sydney forecaster warned of continued scorching conditions for the next day, with temperatures peaking around 20.8 and persisting into the afternoon. Victoria reports part of the day cooler, though high heat remains in northern areas and a south wind eased late. In Armidale, a heatwave affected courtroom proceedings as jurors and staff felt the oppressive heat despite a doctor’s attendance.
Reports from multiple towns describe extreme heat and strong westerly winds yesterday and today. Temperatures soared with shade readings near peak levels, dust storms reduced visibility, and livestock were stressed as pastures dried up. rain is urgently needed to replenish tanks and crops.
Armidale reports a fire yesterday at Nol's beacon igniting 109 large stacks of Arewood near the furnace, twenty tons burnt. Liverpool fears a bush blaze near Linurge's Tulver torched residences, a man saved despite damage. Rowe Dale hay and building losses avoided by locals. Molong sees extensive bush fires north of Bumbury and Mopildra side, Neuen N L fire spreading through Capain Smith's scare and Hebden paddocks. Newcastle notes a small chimney fire at a jeweller’s shop on Wednesday afternoon, quickly controlled with help from neighbors. West Maitland updates describe fires depleting thousands of acres of good erica land, extreme heat with 120 degree shade readings, rising hay prices, and heavy losses for growers, deliverymen, and nearby paddocks.
Weather warnings describe extremely hot conditions and high winds across Queensland. A thunderstorm struck Mount Morgan causing a power house blackout. a policeman was briefly knocked senseless by a drinking-water incident. at Clifton a station manager was struck by lightning and killed along with his horses.
A crowded racing card features Kensington Kayes winning by two lengths in the Fourteen-One Handicap at four furlongs, time 68 seconds, with Jasper and Loch Arrow among top bettors. Other races include the Fourteen Hands Handicap won by Sparklet over Mirth and Carbegu, and the Kensington Welter with Wade prevailing by a length. betting across events highlights multiple contenders and payouts.
The Prinz Regent Luitpold saga shows the ship arriving with seals broken and customs asserting strict enforcement. Melbourne and Sydney authorities demand guarantees to cover duty on stores and cargo, while Bremen awaits guidance. The Consul-General and government dispute the legality of detaining cargo, with legal actions and possible court cases looming.
The Ger orn steamer Sollneberg from Hamburg arrived at Adelaide and was boarded by health officers. A customs officer noted the ship had broken its seal on stores between Fremantle and Adelaide. Stores were re sealed and a motor van to acting Collector of Customs at Port Adelaide was reported.
Melbourne reports no fresh development on the plan to raise an Australian contingent for South Africa. The prime minister has not received replies as his wife appeals for more Australian troops, and he departs for Sydney. State premiers note the federal constitution limits the commonwealth from maintaining forces without parliament consent, yet individuals could enlist and go to South Africa as in the Scottish Horse.
The Aberdeen steamer Moraxian, sailing from London November 19 to Sydney via Bora Bora, left Capeio on December 16. It carried a number of passengers and 140 intended soldiers bound for the Australian States.
A mangled dispatch lists enteric fever references from South Africa via the Lieutenant-Governor. It names units Second New South Wales Mounted Infantry and Third New South Wales Mounted Infantry with numbers 849 and 2745, along with individuals Walter Leary Kabler Richard Cameron and Stephen Thomas Pateman, and references Standerton and December dates.
The record notes public holidays appointed for districts including Rega Orange Adelong Ila wrurra Bur rows Binaloog Lawson Leura Wentworth Palls Hackbrook Woodford Linden Paultonbrides and Spring Wood. Dates span Thursday January 2 Friday January 1 and Friday January 24 in various districts.
At the Water and Sewers meeting an engineer submitted a report on sewer fumigation. Four dead rats were found at the till Tank Stream and two at the outlet of Benaloog Point. Output from sewers would be largely increased with road shower at main. Areas fumigated include Kent Street Observatory southward and several streets. operations used blowers through shafts. One dead rat found at Catlogan Inn linked to fumigation.
A water famine report from the Water and Bewaog Board details a severe drop in reservoir levels across Sydney districts due to a valve failure and overextended pumping. Officials propose a larger cross town main from Ryde to Castlereagh, with staged piping upgrades at an estimated cost of £69,022 for steel pipes and £24,500 for other pipes to stabilize supply.
A local inquiry in Tamworth examined plans by the Liverpool Plain Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association to take over the Tamworth Oval and adjacent lands for show purposes. Government access to the lower end of Fitzroy Street and a river-front route was debated while the board weighed whether to allow the oval’s use and accompanying street openings with or without compensation. The report noted recommended opening of Fitzroy Street to the river under certain conditions, pending further board decision.
Amid widespread water shortages in the district, officials report no water flow since midday and warn of ongoing disruption. The President notes the crisis follows heavy past economic strain and urges rapid improvements to restore supply and prevent further outages. Local residents fret over underground contamination and long-term resilience plans as agencies prepare emergency measures.
A mother Jane Whatmore faced charges amid a deplorable child neglect case. Police described squalor in the Parramata home as workers and officials documented the scene. The children were removed under proceedings, with testimony and statements concerning the care and welfare of the minors.
Arnow and the popular combination headline a revival at the Palace Theatre of Hoxie. The Boatman is portrayed by performer emphasized as a star. event promises a lighthearted show with a parade of featured acts and a festive mood for Christmas audiences.
Two men were charged with theft and remanded for a week after arrest in connection with a robbery at the Custums Office. The incident involved a break in and theft tied to a larger criminal activity, with police intensifying patrols and investigations as a number of undesirables are being sought.
Fragmentary text reports an inspector’s note and a response concerning wages and a district, mentioning Spencer Gin Frisky, Madland, and Beailigicin with unclear references and possible errors. No clear events or identities are established.
A fragmentary report from Temora describes a young girl’s death by her own actions, with garbled OCR text mentioning a court case in Waterwtay and a 35 pound claim involving York shares. The readable segments indicate a sensational society column style and references to an upcoming edition of The Evening News with a supplement.
A draft record notes discussions on state control of liquor traffic, with attendees including Mr Waddell and Mary of the WAUIAE Ouse Licenoye Amike. The session covered backing for broader regulatory measures and emphasized duties of the committee secretary and other officials.
A fragmented catalog of property sales and land parcels lists buyers, sellers, and locations across multiple counties. Entries name buyers and sellers, plot sizes, prices, and sites near Lakewood, Gerringong, and Ly Umrys farms, detailing offerings, terms, and notable figures in a dense, OCR damaged ledger.
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