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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
3
In the Cape region, commandants report large Boer forces including 204 men as captured. The Cape Raiders center ground and forts near Los Dom are secured, with notable clashes around Myburg and Marks Bust resulting in turnover of positions and freed prisoners.
Fragmentary OCR text appears garbled with names and phrases unreadable. It mentions a 2 pm start and various unclear references possibly to people or events, but lacks coherent facts to summarize a definite event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Christmas bun recipe or bake event with phrases that resemble names and prices. The readable portion lacks clear entities or a coherent event, so the summary notes a dated Dutch sounding inquiry about a Christmas bun for a Boer or Boer Cur event with a price element and a printer reference.
The document details martial law at the Cape and related colonial governance, citing a December deadline, parliamentary actions, and enforcement measures. It references Provisional orders, port restrictions, passenger controls, and the role of colonial authorities in restraining movement and enforcing orders. The text mentions South Africa and Atlantic coastal areas within a broader imperial context.
In Hungary, unemployed mobs surged through Pesth striking and looting shops. Police backed by authorities moved to quell the disturbance as crowds faced detentions and disruption across the capital.
Fragmentary text describes a wartime Warsaw demonstration involving Germans and Poles. It references a period of tensions, possible sentences, and military or police actions during a siege-like event, with sparse details about dates and commanders.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Irish agitation with ILP figures in London crowds. Mentions John P Heiden WP and Mayo region activity, with references to matinee events and Westpar Beaxminer context, all in a terse, garbled report.
An express train yesterday collided with a tramcar at a level crossing near Lows Francs. Four passengers were killed and twenty injured. A smoke signal on the line distracted drivers, causing a foggy accident sequence with several trains following. Additional details list names and local officials connected to the incident and proceedings.
Captain Ernst Cessoinianu of the Primes Regent Luitpold was charged with entering Sydney port on December 18 1901 with seals broken on his ship was found to have broken the Commonwealth seal and faced the Water Police Court before Mr N Payten SM The judge ruled the act violated the Commonwealth law and fined the defendant 30 pounds plus 19 pounds costs with the prospect of further penalties if repeat offenses occur.
Cattle yarded at Homebush yesterday with fair overall demand focused on prime stock. Prime heavy bullocks reached £1 10s to 2 6d, primes in midweights £1 0s to £1 7s 9d, cows £6 10s to £8 0s. sheep show several prime lots. Merino wethers and crossbreds sold from 11s 8d to 12s 6d, with merino ewes around 11s to 13s 6d as the market opened lower but steadied late.
Sylvester Minahan reported to police that he found Catherine Ryan's decomposed body kneeling beside her bed in a hut on Wambat road three miles from Young. The magisterial inquiry found death due to natural causes likely four days or more before discovery.
A Liverpool deputation urged the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage to address recurring shortages. They cited prolonged cuts and low pressure in the northern suburbs, with demand rising at the Liverpool asylum and vegetable gardens. The board planned review and possible field report after presenting the deputation's views to the president and board.
Monday council session chaired by Mayor Alderman J. Grahem discussed a newspaper report naming Browzkion as Hyde Park trustees member. Members urged sending a strong government protest letter. The council approved a £539 vertical retort and still contract for the works committee. Mrs White’s widow settlement agreed at £300 for their relief. A vote favored Mr. Matheson Gordon as city surveyor at £7000 per year, with other candidates defeated. Actions on chimney emissions and prosecutions planned after March 1.
An old advertorial excerpt argues that finish determines success in racing and business, blaming stomach trouble for faltering performance. It promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cure improving digestion, liver and kidney function, with a testimonial from S. Cole of Woodend Victoria praising the remedy. Sold by chemists at 18d per bottle, six bottles for a shilling, by The W. F. Comstock Co. Sydney.
A large gathering at Beale and Company premises in Trafalgar Street Annandale inspected the piano making works. The event featured remarks by prominent figures including Sir William Lyne and Cardinal Moran, with discussion on Australian federation and the firm’s output since 1879 totaling about 14,000 pianos and extensive sewing machines.
A fragmented report describes a cricket match featuring teams and players at Pyd Bey Cricket Ground on the Gewnera coast. Scattered names and scores indicate a Southern team’s performance with notable centuries and bowling figures while Northern line results and individual dismissals appear in jumbled form.
Races feature trial stakes at Forest Lodge with Ianny Land and Tat Rin Danny Margarrt among entries. Widespread notes mention protests adjourned, distance handicaps, and a card of horses, with stallions, bets, and big race details. Officials report track updates and upcoming meetings with entries from Guldavel, Keutly Bi, Vera Botting and others.
Fragmented OCR reads like a rural community notice with names and events. It mentions Wilk Se vartied Gib Ay Abe Pomel Oudies, Panes ha and a sequence of unclear activities, possibly a fair or gathering, with references to Tom 4A and Vale Trisur Renae Wey. The text is garbled but suggests a local meeting or event calendar and officials listed alongside scattered names.
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