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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 26, 1901

Page

6

South African War Soldiers Pay Debated at Pitt Street Meeting

A late article reports a meeting at Arcane Hotel in Pitt Street where Mr G Mawarth urged the choir to press the issue of returned soldiers pay. The discussion touched on government delays and the minister's stance, with Parliament and Treasury involved and calls for timely pensions.

Arcane Pittwheer G Mawarth Waddell Treasury Inet Marger Bey Iy Péckament Babern Wade Bosaul Sialive Quinn Wes

Contingent plans amid imperial troops debate in Australia

Federal and state officials discuss sending more troops to South Africa. Telegrams from Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales reveal hesitation and calls for federal action. Measures include pay scales, rank structure, and recruitment start dates as ministers weigh imperial expectations.

John Atres George Turon Melbourne Enmauintes Beth Thule Derma Sul Bie Barton Tolvesiewert Ivferiti Montywght Letenes Saul Walt Earh West Aumtraks South Australia Queensland Tasmala Victoria New South Wales Sir John Fort Peacock Biweell Fed Ferad Australia Tasmania West Australia Nsw South Africa Sr. Poacher Atr Barton Chamberlain Priday Australis Victoria Burruks Teexived Dundee

New Zealand Contingent Mobilizes for Homeward Deployment

Four thousand applications are in for the New Zealand contingent. The 8 Cavalry from Our Correspondent notes 100 men will depart for the new cantonments. the Surrey and Corwwn ships will sail with the contingent on January 1 and 31 respectively.

Aucalan Tuerlay Arriva Surrey Corwwn

Executions Mark Middelburg Public Ceremony in Cape Colony

An 18th century account describes Lotter the copreaponient and his lieutenant Schorman’s executions in Middelburg Cape Colony. Major Meurice ordered the sentence and the town witnessed troops, garrison lines, and a formal, fear-laden public death. A second rebel, Woltenrat, and Schorman were executed at nearby locations days later.

Middelburg Cape Colony Orieber Orter Meurice Ll Bumlnese Enshian Wnd Dietrich Woltenrat Schorman Lotter Tarkasia

Committed for Trial in Water Court Case in Teury

A defendant named Myers alled likely misentering shipments, charged with fraud against the Bank of New South Wales through a false bill. Committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions bail set at 1,900 and two sureties of 190 each. Additional charges and delays noted as court proceedings proceed. There are typhoid cases at Prince Akires Roxpita. publication restrictions apply.

Smithers Myer Wwe Bank of New South Wales Fireshire Bankeopter Court Akires Roxpita

North Sydney Water Supply Crisis Spurs Board Debate

The North Sydney water outage prompted a Water and Sewerage Board session. Alderman and engineers discussed delays, planned repairs, and proposed temporary tanks and new mains to restore supply to Chatswood, Willoughby, Wabroongs, Hornsby and surrounding areas, with calls for faster action and potential government assistance.

Western Lands Board Appointment Request

An influential meeting of Crown Seckeen and residents urged the Minister to appoint commissioners with long practical experience and the confidence of lessees. They recommended Mr. W. W. Davis, M.A. for Bourke, for one of the seats on the board.

W. W. Davis Bourkt

Man John Lane found drown at Baker's Creek Gold Mine

A man named John Lane employed at a filer at the Baker's Creek Gold Mine was found drowned in the Garumlat dam. Yesterday his hat and seal were found on the bank and this morning the body was discovered with the clothes tied tightly around the neck. The incident follows a week of mixed agricultural and market notes from the region.

Hillgrove John Lane Baker's Creek Garumlat

Water and Sewerage Board votes new water main extension

The weekly Water and Sewerage Board meeting at the offices in Pitat discussed a Mosmsa Borough request to widen Morubsa road water main for three chains. The engineer estimated £25 and recommended the work, which was adopted. A diagram showed Prospect Nezerrolr water levels and weekly discharge, with supply at 24,220,000 gallons versus 25,364,010 last year. The board noted ample pipe stock for breakdowns.

Nort Sydney Water and Sewerals Board Willoughby Chatswood Wabroongs Hornsby Garrard Het Tes Star Gardens Wabroonen Grito Brouchl Miluon York Street City Main Centennial Park Ag Ut Nileon Poiat Ste Dire Davin Hones Regin Prospect Pipehen Basin Ward Davis Uhe North Sydney Sytney Dayly Unis Chapman Davie Booth Town Male Pinehead Asia Amosit Ryde Chalewood Lane Cove R Drameien Liverpool Sobeaule Pries Water and Sewerage Board Pitat Mosmsa Morubsa-road Puneb-street Mandalong-wad Cbie

Alleged Forgery of a Will Charged in Glen Innes Case

In Glen Innes the Folios Court charged George Peel and William Mills with forging and uttering a will alleged to be by Lachlan Curry. Evidence linked the will to Curry’s death and Peel’s possession, with testimonies about signing, execution, and letters from Sydney. Trial set for May 22, 1902.

Glen Innes Corbett Lawhoo George S. Peel William Mills Lachlan Curry Munterstreet Inrest Glen Ines Flynn Goyween O'Stock Peel Pest Veet Add Wis Sarah Clay California Wade Sydney Davey Torrington Street Curry Este Culor Magnon Porelna William Inn. Bruws Sareh Clay Senlor W. S. Proctor Addresard G. Peel Fiynp Mr. Proctor G. S. Peel Beel J. Whyte Whyte Fessiius Bat

Holiday railway traffic mixed this year with past patterns

Railway authorities note holiday traffic this year differs from last year’s abnormal peak caused by Commonwealth celebrations. Normal volumes are expected as travelers resume usual patterns.

Welshers In The City Target Country Visitors

The article warns country and out of state visitors at Christmastime about unscrupulous wagers and con games by so called welshers who claim to act for reputable agents. It warns that such tricks involve false promises and misleading dealings as country visitors seek winnings at Randwick.

Sydney Christtmsime Randwick

Farmer's Misfortune After Barn Fire Destroys Wheat

Barraba reports a blaze at Glentiddle on the Maailin River farm of David Thorpson. About 360 bags of wheat in paddocks near the barn were consumed after fire started. dams were torn open letting grain spill, while Thorpson, recently recovering from an accident, faced heavy losses in a dry season.

Barraba David ‘Thorpson Glentiddle Maailin Lilli Thompson Lillis Meron

Misspelled and Garbled Market Prices for Produce and Poultry

The extract lists fluctuating prices for onions and grain commodities, light snacks, and various poultry items with unit prices in pounds, shillings, and pence. It mentions Radium and Sunlight Cake products in odd contexts, reflecting a torn or corrupted ledger or advertisement.

Fruit Prices Mark Warmer Christmas Fruit Market

The dry weather has driven up prices for Christmas fruit with high quality goods scarce and mid quality limited. Peaches apricots and cherries show notable price changes while oranges and lemons trade at lower levels than last year, with markets in Cumberland and nearby counties noting tighter supplies.

Thich Howe Cumberland Toa

Vegetable prices rise as grocers push sales

A garbled market note describes scarce beans and cabbage with fluctuating prices. Vendors across grocers advertise greens including lettuce, kale, and peppers with varied unit costs and bulk discounts.

Balmaln Tram Extension Plans Revealed

The Minister for Works has given instructions for extending a tram line toward the parliamentary site. The project aims to proceed with purity and completion, but delays are feared due to city setbacks and the winter season.

Unclear Shipping文本 fragment outlines multiple items

Fragmentary OCR text describes shipping terms, goods, and shipments with sporadic proper nouns and places. readable portions mention Marseille, Padeyn, and various trade terms, but the passage is fragmented and lacks coherent narrative or complete details.

Coroma Police Coroner Change and Local Proceedings

Dr Williatt Wi Fhort named coroner for Coroma district replacing Wr Barnwell Mt. An inquest into William Applerothe Mannlreetdent death on Saturday was deemed unnecessary. Tramway depot notices, memorials at Keio Cathedral, and local society meetings are recorded alongside a publicized flower exhibit and a bar incident at North Smdys.

Williatt Wi Coroma Barnwell Nes William Applerothe Tramway Mallee PASEO pha-Cathedral Keieo Uh Hard Kite South Attica Warraces Exliite Reswite Louden Peluje J- Roehl Zan Thompe Meesrs Searle and Sons King-Street H. Litson TL Ie Dieson Sydney Church of England Grammar Schools Brice Laberwoad Chatewood Acceaatt Guy Pockiey Treleaven Wabfoonga Ehusck Bvimarf Kross Earl Calver Saiuta Pezerahiat Warmond King Ger- Furiber Mark Michell J. A. Gardiner Howe Peevent Mary Townsend Bi Leccarda North Sirdaes Rink Charles Jeartham Townses

Fishermen and Passengers Missing Across NZ Waters

A fragmented report from Auckland lists several names and places, noting missing people and a voyage event. The incomplete text mentions Mrs Jaines Mista and Johnil Te Hm among others, with scattered references to a wreck or incident and travel by sea.

Ger Correrpey Auckland Teesler Airey Mierra Arrieet Ray Tufuiin tSamiey Danaege Jaines Mista Johnil Te Richeple Toelere Memes Geel Fae Faro Marae My Richards Wales Aleaasder Eit Lenies Wanderer Murphy Jamies Wotecia

Christmas at Vili SE Ae MENS Minslus and the Pirate Gathering

A garbled account describes a festive, pirate themed event held on a year day with various people including Mrs Teth and Marge involved. The text references a service, maps, and a community gathering with obscure details and scattered names.

Timuwin Neremia Jack Eanney

Unclear OCR fragment prompts uncertain report

Fragmentary text mentions dates and names but lacks coherent events. Readable items include references to people and places but no verifiable actions or outcomes. No definite news event can be determined from the provided OCR segment.

Hornsey Turmoil Alters Local Trade and Labor Roles

A fragmented report outlines upheaval in Hornsey involving traders and growers amid shifting work patterns. The piece mentions eyeing new arrangements, tensions with authorities, and community responses to economic changes affecting vendors and farmers.

Fragmented OCR hints at trial and political promises

The garbled text presents a chaotic scene with references to a trial or court action, a minister promising actions, and a tense political environment. Names, places, dates, and specifics are unreadable, but the tone suggests official proceedings and anticipated outcomes.

Unclear fragment prompts investigation on propagandist Feb events

OCR text fragment mentions propaganda and February events with scattered names and phrases. No clear event, person, or organization fully readable to form a definitive news item.

Fragmented rural notice on fire and weather effects

A damaged OCR reading describes a shed and wine, a fire incident, and weather conditions. It mentions a reader asking about the shed and a nearby neighbor aiding firefighting efforts. The text references a topic of drought or precipitation impacting the area and ongoing concerns about safety.

Unclear OCR notes on Mary Laurie wreck and railway proposals

Fragmented report describes the Mary Laurie wreck near Malheuree to Duct River and the Verret Island in a stormy setting. It mentions ministerial review and railway canal proposals and a civic bridge incident with concussions, citing local officials and residents.

Shari Stanley Pas Sumday Mary Laurie Cannes Warioea Amt Agricul- Laval Buctellow Ualog Iaixpl Warios Wodelien Wade Hinrma Etters Pomsehewer Attersaan Ty Brigde Wittering Combertaade

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