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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
4
The article denounces official use of the Public Works Committee to stage political displays over a railway project. It argues the electorate sees the move as a politicking circus, with taxpayers bearing the cost while elites tout patriotism and trimming agendas. It calls for shared funding and prudent stewardship before inviting guests aboard the Victoria.
A writer compares government action to a circus trick where a donkey is coaxed with carrots. The Minister for Works uses a “psychological moment” to Refer to the Public Works Committee a set of projects likely to stall, enabling MPs to waggle political carrots before voters. The tactic, while often impractical, serves as a tool for electoral leverage and party messaging.
Victorian Government may fund half of a 23000 pound bridge linking Wentworth to the Yelta and the Murray River trade route. Proponents argue the rail link from Hay to Wentworth would draw distant business southward, benefiting NSW and keeping trade within state control.
The contingency account for the government yacht Victoria totals over £3000 with wages excluded. Items include £1076 10s 1d for expenses connected with the steamer and sums for insurance alterations and maintenance. The grand total stands at £2078 3s. The article notes lack of earnings details and hints at a proposed parliamentary plan to share costs by individual member.
The piece discusses Sir John Lee and his critics, noting phrases like silly slush and a new cutting remark. It contrasts Labour’s support for Reid's Ministry with its support for the preset Government, arguing principle versus concession. Questions about Carruthers’ portfolio and Labour’s motives follow, as the author warns of growing ideological drift.
The Arbitration Court ruled on the Lithgow Smelters vs Great Cobar Copper Mining Syndicate dispute. It found wages reductions unjustified, ordered back pay from February 17, and stated 6d per ton as fair, noting broader economy should not punish a single group of workers. The decision emphasized proper notice and a conference, with costs awarded to the union.
A busy period of fires in Sydney includes a major blaze gutting the School of Arts hall at Burwood, with volunteers and the librarian aiding in rescue. Additional blazes on Old South Head Road and in Balmain and North Sydney damaged several cottages and residences, with suspicions of candle or chimney sparks as causes. Local officials and residents provided shelter, food, and clothing to the homeless families.
Fire at Mr William T Jago’s tobaccoist shop and hairdressing saloon at Market Street City broke out around 4 30 am. Firemen contained the blaze to the shop and contents though adjoining poultry dealers and electricians suffered slight damage. Upper rooms damaged by heat and smoke. Property owned by Fraser Estate. contents insured in Scottish Union.
A brief notice lists weights for the upcoming hurdle race scheduled for next Friday. The entry notes a two mile distance and provides preliminary weight assignments for entrants.
Randwick trackwork covered two tan tracks with several Villiers Stakes and Bummer Cup hopefuls. Notable efforts included Blue Metal’s mile and six furlongs in 1m22s, Sonoma beating Equator in six furlongs, and Minglack improving after recent Saturday. Dozens of horses like Steelbush, The Kiss, High Jinks, Lady Jewel, Purser, Lucknow and others ran various price and pace drills as trainers assess form.
In London at the Central Criminal Court yesterday, Philip Bernstein Bolo mon Harmash and William Barmash pleaded guilty to large scale Bank of England note forgery. Berostein was sentenced to 20 years penal servitude, William Barmash to 15 years, and Ecolo mon Barmar to 10 years. Solomon Barmard, paralysed, was carried into the court as West was removed to the Old Bailey prison and later shot himself with a revolver obtained in the prison infirmary.
A Bank of England note forgery ring led to multiple arrests in London. Informer Johann Schmidt testified about Barmash and others colluding to produce £132,000 in forged notes using zinc plates, watermarks, and handcraft processes across Southsea and Edmonton. Several men received sentences while others were acquitted.
A letter from Mr W Lee of Captain’s Flat endorses H A Rowe’s Celebrated Eye Lotion. He credits the product with curing an eye injury and aiding weight loss. The dispenser, H A Rowe, Dispens ing Chemist at 631 George Street Sydney, advertises open all night including Sundays and holidays.
A fragmentary report notes a man presumed dead for three weeks found in Sardine Gully near Parkes. The text then veers into an advertisement for Pears’ Soap claiming it clears complexions and smooths skin, presented in exaggerated, promotional tone.
A. Saunders promotes a pushy display of jewellery watches silverware and pebble spectacles at 809 811 813 815 817 George Street Sydney as leading jeweller. Also touts Lethe wire mattress promising long life and constant comfort with Taylor Bros jams and low prices highlighted.
London reports from Port of Spain that a blockade of Venezuelan ports has begun. Dispatches note port guarnetting in London and Berlin and warn that Trinidad suffers more from the stoppage than Venezuela, while Venezuela may endure on its own resources for months.
London dispatch reports President Castro's status unclear amid renewed revolutionary activity in the republic, with symptoms suggesting possible instability and political tension.
London news reports Allied inform US Secretary Hay that no arbitration reply to Castro exists and Venezuela will not be consulted. Britain leans toward arbitration with safeguards. Germany seeks apologies. France’s stance unclear. talks continue toward a common arbitration formula. Roosevelt later proposed Hague arbitration among Britain Germany Italy or Roosevelt arbitrate between them and Venezuela to avoid prolonging the struggle.
Adelaide reports a constable wounded while stopping a counterfeit coin gang in Unley. Murphy and plainclothes colleague trailed suspects, one struck, then a shot was fired. Three men captured at Hindmarsh cottage with revolvers, cartridges, a coining plant, and an electric gilding setup. Names Bert Osborn James Envercat Charien Williams. they face counters in police court Tuesday. Constable Murphy, shot, is expected to recover. debate rises over armed officers.
In North Fitzroy four suspicious men fled as Constable M cubbin tried to stop them on bicycles. He fired over their heads after they ignored orders, but they escaped after dashing through streets and into a back alley. The officer fell when his bike struck a korbetone and was then fired upon. a bullet hit the bicycle rim and disabled it.
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