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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1901
Page
9
Victorian XI posted a spirited innings as M Alister and Armstrong anchored the chase, reaching 261 at stumps with Laver and Howell contributing. Noble and Clarke troubled the batters, while M Beth and Armatrone stood out with patient clearances and sharp fielding.
Scorecard style report shows Victoria Phal Letings with W Carlton run out, M'Leod and Dutt among dismissals. Bowlers Noble and M'Seth lead with multiple wickets, Trumble and Howell noted, overall nine wickets fall.
Partial cricket score narrative from Bendigo shows England and Bendigo players in a mixed performance. Key names include Murray Gunn Quaife and Jones with several batsmen and bowlers named in a crowded score summary. The article notes a late partnership and multiple dismissals as the match progresses toward an incomplete first innings tally.
A list of Tattersall's Sweeps entries for the Carrington Stakes at Randwick appears with many horse names and numbers. The fragmentary OCR lists horses such as Royal Kink, Essington, Lady Gretion, Victory Tuy Kalingo, Spring Rose, Kentucky, The Lad, Warrior UL, Haagen, Saintot, and others, along with numerous figures. The text reflects a racing program or entry sheet with horse names and likely entry numbers or odds.
Friday afternoon tattersalls draw reveals the placed horses in the Simmer Cup run at Randwick yesterday. First Caledonia with Waldron Rutherglen Vic awarded £3600, second Blue Metal with Hattie Company No 3 W Wee fers Club Hotel Murion Vic £900, third Nahoro with Wall and Company H G Wall P O Wilby Tungamah Vic £450.
The paymaster of the Treasury asks that Civil Service pensioners be paid on Monday and Tuesday next.
A Cabinet meeting discussed back pay for contingents serving in South Africa, excluding the First Contingent which had been paid. Treasurer Waddell briefed ministers after talks with military authorities, noting £39,000 claimed in property pay and promising a full report next week before a final decision.
Bodies of a woman and three children found drowned near Port Melbourne Pier in Hobson's Bay. The mother, described as fair with curly hair, appeared well dressed. A paper bearing the name Chamberlain was found, suggesting a family in a boat accident. No husband identified, investigation ongoing.
Brisbane Friday afternoon details emerge about a boating accident in the Brisbane River. Names mentioned include Fred Lawrence a youth and Mr Marlow a trusted inspector for the Branbane Gas Company who recently bought the Roxana and took her sailing. The Marlow family with Kennery and Beard families were camping at Wellington Point during the event week. Additional guests included Finney Harvey Darks and Lawrence.
The Boxing Day tram traffic was the heaviest on record besides Commonwealth celebrations with about 400000 from city and suburban lines. Teescourge and Coogee lines saw 140 carloads about 10000 people. Limited electric cars ran between the course and Redfern for the first time. Rose Bay and North Shore lines also heavy with around 40000 on the day and no accidents.
The Federal Prime Minister received a cable from Anstratame at Johannesburg congratulating Federation’s anniversary and announcing a banquet to be held there on January 1 in commemoration of the event.
Bubnapector Trenchard presented numerous traffic fines to the Summons Division of the Water Police Court. Breaches included speeding around corners, illegal street arrivals during restricted hours, driving a cab under suspension, and related offences. Fines ranged from two pounds two shillings to cover costs.
Two boys were proceeded against at the helm main Court yesterday for bathing in the harbor near the foot of Campbell street Balmain on a recent holiday. The magistrate fined them and sent them to two hours in cells if the fines were not paid.
Sidney Carter, a 37 year old printer, appeared before the Weirder Court yesterday charged with playing at the walnut wick game on Marina Parade, Manly, on Boxing Day. He was fined seven days' board and lodging.
A Forum at Williamstown Police Court probes Mrs. Mary Donshue’s Christmas morning death. Trials continue for Sergeant-Major Wright over a pawnshop burglary in Lonsdale street, with Edith Loet now in probate. Thieves strike Union Club Hotel and local residences in Collingwood and Boulder City, with assorted losses and ongoing investigations.
English dispatches recount Colonel Benson's defense at Brakeolsagie where Boer forces attacked the rearguard two miles behind the main column. He was mortally wounded directing defense as guns fired and the Scots Horse and Yorkshire Mounted Infantry fought to hold the ridge. Casualties mounted on both sides with hundreds reported wounded or killed. The Boers eventually withdrew after fierce fighting and a late British counteraction.
The State Premier received cables from South Africa via the Lieutenant-Governor listing officers and men from New South Wales units. Reports include enteric fever deaths at Pretoria Wrabere and Bloemfontein, accidental death at Robey near Kloof, and fatalities among the Third New South Wales Mounted Infantry and Bushmen's Contingent with names such as Leale Reginald Hopkinton Oswald Saunders and Hugh Trevor Jones.
Melbourne reports a serious fire at Drysdale destroying Walters's house bakery and flour stock, with £100 salvaged. Mrs Pain's house burned, all escaped. Two horses owned by Mr Ryder died in a separate building. Damage estimated at 2500. cause unknown. At Newtown Court, Predetta A Perry charged with keeping a shop open for bridal purposes on Sunday the 15th. The government contemplates cuts to university and public instruction funding and scholarships.
Race day at Kensington featured the Trial Stakes with Altoms narrowly beating 6 to 4 favorite, time not listed. Other events included the Fourteen-One Welter, Christmas Handicap, and Forty-Two Handicap with Trinket and Kitty Warm among notable contenders. several races reported close finishes and varied odds across the card.
The New South Wales Gan Club held a £199 handicap at Bowes Creek on a windy day. Twenty seven competitors started with Canuck, Herbert, and Bird leading early rounds. After numerous rounds the final four retired yoked with split prize money and the trophy ended under dispute among Bird, Barnes, Herbert, and Canuck.
An unclear shipping notice lists arrivals and departures with garbled names and destinations. References to Entombed terms and ports appear, but readable details are minimal. The fragment mentions Comst poets and Kalpare alongside indecipherable entries.
Fragmented OCR describes troops arriving and various military details at Victoria Barracks. The text references cricket, personnel, and preparations, with scattered names and events, reflecting a news brief on the Australian contingent and related activities.
Unclear wartime report notes a Melbourne area event with military personnel and supply preparations. Mentions Major General, Captain, Secretary Li Detenge, and various units or commands. indicates contracted orders and barracks activity, with dates and locations obscured by garbled OCR text.
A fragmentary Imperial note sent yesterday from the Secretary at State to the Colony references a proposed fratoral rankingingent. It expresses cordial thanks and appreciation to His Majesty’s Government and to Amat Dalton Fueponee.
A Chinese market scene in GCARCOAR reports a person believed dead revived. A man named Ah San is examined after authorities connect a blanket to a supposed cadaver. The Chinese man waives, then appears to recover in hospital care, drawing surprise from bystanders and police observers.
On Dosing Day Robert Mimpcon was attacked while walking along a street area near the Revs resumption. A second man struck him and another assailant targeted Robert Simpson who received injuries. A woman nearby fled shouting for police as the assailants escaped. Both men were brought up on charges of inflicting cruelty and remanded for bail at Water Court.
Farm crime and drought plague the Lake Cowal district as squatters face eviction. Rabbits ravage crops while authorities report losses. A local stockman, Hakvoy Billi, and others endure years of hardship amid water shortages and weed control efforts.
A garbled OCR style record outlines a customs seizure involving cigars and a range of entities, with scattered phrases about series titles, persons, and dates. The readable fragments mention people, places, and possible auction or sale terms, but the overall meaning is unclear and partially nonsensical. The piece resembles an old newspaper item about duties and confiscations but lacks coherent facts.
Fragmented text appears to recount a message from the Prince of Wales amid garbled OCR. It references government figures and a list of names, dates, and places, but the core facts are unclear due to severe transcription errors.
Fragmented OCR text describes a market scene and individuals, with many garbled names, dates, and places. It references observers, dates like 1407 and 1477, and a range of locations and possible events, but the exact facts are obscured by corruption. The piece reads as a chaotic ledger of names, places, and figures without a clear single event.
A stressed notice outlines a neglected revenue stream from Lands in Corowa. It mentions local plan actions and potential income tied to property and public works. The fragment hints at parcels, sellers, and sewers as factors in revenue recovery.
A report describes a racing accident involving a mare named Mowey and a group around the Tateman property. Government notes address fisheries policy and efforts to curb porpoise bycatch while promoting industry protection. a Marine Commissioner is to oversee enforcement and compliance actions.
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