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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
4
The Evening News will not publish on Christmas Day to serve advertisers and readers. The head office will be closed between 2 and 4 pm. Advertisers are urged to submit ads early for proper classification. Town and Country Journal features include Art Society classes, portraits, and local notices.
Various death notices and obituaries recall beloved family members and friends, detailing services, memorials, and remembrances. The listings name relatives and dates, noting ages and kinship like spouses, children, and grandchildren, with references to local places and enduring affection.
Sydney reports a confusing evening wine dispute involving the Gveningens or Gveningens and a referenced Empire venue. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the event centers on a public reporting of wine handling at a named establishment with December dates.
A report from a peace conference brings Irish landlords and tenants together despite Parliament laws. The dialogue aims to ease the long struggle over land, with expectations for progress through formal talks and mediation.
The piece discusses Archdeacon Temple as an orthodox yet controversial figure within the Church of England and contrasts him with liberal trends. It notes Darwinian influence and debates over leaders for Canterbury while naming peers and bishops as possible successors.
A fragment reflects on ties to Queen Victoria and the Royal Family with mentions of Tequana Tor promation and Maguad. The text includes garbled references to Davidson and Benedict, plus archdiocese at Canterbury.
A sensational armed robbery near Mosman involved Sir Edgar Bbei and the theft of £34 worth of jewellery from Mrs. Kuorie’s home while she was absent. The attacker entered via the back door, tussled with Mr. Eberle, and fled as police were alerted, leaving several pieces including a Lady's ring and a gold bracelet among others.
A London style dispatch reports police promotions in Sydney with several sergeants elevated to second class sergeant positions and senior constables named. The list includes Samuel Matthews Jah H Day Thomas Kelly Michari Brooks Donald Miller and others advancing across ranks.
An advertising notice promotes Candy Fivid as a cooling tonic. It claims the Daily Bath or Foo Bath restores vigor, strengthens nerves, and relieves fatigue. The text touts choline and benefits for tired persons and poor appetites, urging readers to buy from chemists and noting a British Empire origin.
Fragmentary text notes a Saturday afternoon excursion near a river with scattered phrases about travel and observation. The readable bits suggest a local note on a leisure trip rather than a formal event.
Fragmented dispatches report the death of Dr Temple and a sequence of oblique notes on church figures including Archbishop Winnington Ingram. The chaotic text mentions London and requests prayers as funeral arrangements are prepared.
A terse dispatch from London notes Venezuela facing a blockade amid tense international pressure. Names and details are garbled but reference to leaders and political actors signals a crisis surrounding maritime restrictions and regional diplomacy.
Readers recount alleged German plots and finance schemes tied to a network of supporters and lenders. Names and places appear garbled but reference conspiratorial activity and claims of financial backing in a wartime context.
ISTO reports on Ar Cote and Wyrk operations at Ural with Derinkyr involvement. Details describe 4 ngiadanal setulae and related activities impacting regional network duties and coordination.
Confused notes from London mention smallpox concerns with references to medical officials and public health actions amid unclear dates and names. The fragmented text implies monitoring and response by authorities, reflecting a historical public health context in the capital.
Captain George Brown master of the ship died suddenly while riding near Brown. He was a popular commander known for his horsemanship. His fall after his horse bolted caused injuries not initially regarded as serious. News of his death shocked many friends and residents.
A bustling Wesuburg Park race day featured a standout crowd. Jockey Scanlon received a one month suspension for starting infraction while several horses were scratched from major events including the William Stakes and Swomer Cup. Readers are briefed on entries and upcoming meetings with plans for Forest Lodge and Tatterasil clubs events.
A cryptic training column lists numerous horses such as Lucknow and Purse related entries. It notes conditions after six furlongs and references riders, silks, and a mix of likely racebook jargon from a late era event. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear names but centers on a racing card and training remarks.
Tomorrow's schedule lists numerous fixtures across clubs and schools with venues at North Sydney, Glebe Point, Alexanda Oval, Centennial and Alexandria Park. Teams include North Bydney Junior, Woollahra Allwrts, St Baronhas, and Campden clubs with players such as Landers Ningworth Faton and Elmo acee'e Alekei.
The Ramsay's Bush murder case features an arrest in the Central Police Court today. The prisoner faces charges of murdering Jane Irene Baits at Lesobbardy on December 23. Evidence includes a confession attributed to Thomas Maure and a contested motive linked to jealousy and a planned crime.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a burglary case in Brisbane with tangled names and uncertain details. Readable bits mention suspects or witnesses and possible locations or events but leave core facts unclear. Further clarification needed to identify involved persons and outcomes.
A fragmentary article reports an event at Fort Street Training School with references to portraits, exhibits, and people including Mr Wilde. The text mentions a Bequest, facilities like a sleeve exhibit, and a gallery setting with other unidentified participants and details.
A boxing program Tuesday at the Yalden Gate Athletic Church showcases boxers from Victorie and others in two 2 round bouts as promoters tout health benefits and a local club scene. Ads mix in remedies and local merchants, with medical claims and product pitches from Sander, Sage, and Dr. Stubbs cited.
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