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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
13
London dispatch reports Lieutenant-General Kaos with colonels Marker Pilcher and Whies advancing to confront Commandant De Wet. De Wet aims to break through as Boer forces resist, amid ongoing conflict signals from the theatre of war.
Severe gales report near the Ghirt Hebrides north of Fortland with damage to canoes and ships. The island belongs to Sir Kenneth Mackenzie, with history of purchase by the Mackenzies and James Matheson later. The region includes Stornoway, Blornoway Castle, and the Flanest fatusde area known for sheep pasture and ancient remains. A lighthouse group on Lewes is described with a white light visible for miles and three men stationed per lighthouse.
The body of Ass Robey was recovered after a beach search following reports of a young woman hearing cries in the water. Police identified the remains as Ass Robey at North Moree. Miss Besey, missing since Bungay, was linked to the case, with a note suggesting self harm. An inquiry will be conducted.
Aine Macmahon, 28, intoxicated, entered a grocer shop on Thursday and tried to steal a loaf and some pickles. She returned, caused a disturbance, and jumped at the eggs. Arrested, she was charged with maliciously injuring the eggs and appeared at Central Police Court. She pleaded guilty and was fined 17s 6d with 21 days to pay.
In divorce proceedings Judge granted a decree nisi in the suit of Ma Elandan against Twos My Davies on grounds of desertion. A June 1 court session postponed final decision while corroborative evidence was reviewed. Multiple parties named in related filings include Henry Lavet, Barbara Elferton Woolacot, Mary Olive Verais, and Albert Richart Olt.
A series of voluntary sequestrations and bankruptcy petitions are listed. Names include Clement Jobavon of Nouneham Station and Biwerd Joseph Ruble estate. Creditors petition details and official assignees such as W B Palmer, L Loyd, and Robert Reid and Company, Limited are noted with locations Sydney and Lamived.
The Cameron and Seaforth Highlanders have accepted an invitation from Ashfield's mayor to parade in full dress at Ashfield Park this afternoon. They will be entertained at a wincon concert in the Town Hall later in the evening.
Fragmentary OCR notes show dates January 22 and 24 at Brakes Hill and January 30 2002 at Milperioke Peters with references to Adelaide and Wileas-Sin om Jeary. Details incomplete. likely notices or schedules from Western Lands Commission.
Prom Our Own Correspondent reports New Britain endures a brutal hurricane in December. fierce northerly squalls and high seas wreck the Sacred Heart Mission launch Kingfisher, wash away government and business wharves, and devastate cocoa palms. two laborers drown or injured as wreckage strewn along shore. the German warship Cormoran calls at New Britain for refit en route to the Caroline Islands. the Moewe expected soon from Sydney.
Charles Saunders faced charges of falsely presenting as a legally qualified medical practitioner under the Medical Practitioners Act of 1909. Evidence showed a lamp advertising Saunders as a doctor and a brass plate altered to display Dr. Saunders, with defense denying medical qualifications. Convicted and fined. two months stay for possible remission sought by defence.
Mr Justice Cohen heard a rule nisi on a writ of prohibition sought by Wm Too me of Newcastle against Deputy Stipendiary Magistrate Scott and others in a Deserted Wives and Children Act case. The application claimed res judicata after another magistrate dismissed similar information. after submissions the Full Court was ordered to review.
In the Biclong district heavy losses from a winter snowstorm a tornado and recent bush fires have left many selectors in distress. Homes blown away crops burned and fences gone hinder repayments making it hard to pay land purchase interest this year. A petition to the Government seeks an extension delaying the next installment until after the final payment. Copies are being circulated for signatures. William Firth, 15, seaman, faced court for being absent without leave. a visiting officer alleged he left the nursing home under orders.
John Farrell wrote the new hymn with music by G de Calta Rego performed by an adult choir of about 1000 at the New Year’s Day swear-in ceremony. A reporter says the course may be altered and Southwell, the musical director, indicated he could withhold information.
The passage describes a December 31 January gathering where Rev Alexander S Davie prepared a Commonwealth Prayer for New South Wales and Australia’s federation. It notes objections by committee members to singing the Hymn of the Commonwealth, concerns of rehearsal time, and the eventual hope for a peaceful union under Queen Victoria, the Earl of Hopetoun, and the new federation.
Citizens must claim tickets in person at Equitable Buildings George Street by the specified date. Those without tickets should contact the office to arrange pickup, noting the deadline and location for collection.
Preparations for Commonwealth celebrations are led by musical director Mr H N Southwell with the aim of broad public entertainment and charitable benefit. Five sections cover processional bands and singing, concerts by Sydney societies, open-air continental concerts, daytime and evening band performances in parks, and venues across the country. Country bands from Mudgee to Corowa join urban programs at Town Hall and Domain venues with government support for invited guests.
The Union Company's steamer Mokola from Wellington and other New Zealand port entries are due at Sydney on Sunday. On board are the Hon. R. Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, and Mrs Seddon, among a large group of New Zealanders traveling to witness the Commonwealth carnival.
Lieutenant-Colonel A P Fenton commands New Zealand forces as visiting troops drill at Paddington Ride Range and Victoria Barracks. Indian troops parade with General French inspecting. Royal Horse Artillery trains in Macquarie Park. A royal visit picnic is planned for Monday with special trains for Hawkesbury River Station. A Macarthur honorary secretary coordinates arrangements for a Coastwise Commonwealth event. Church parades and All Saints Church gathering invite imperial troops to Woollahra service on Sunday at 4 30 pm.
An Indian injured during the visit by Lord Wopetoun, with accompanying officials, at Moore Park ground. A large crowd gathered for the camp showing the Imperial Cavalry and police parading horses amid cheering. Soldiers calmed the crowd by forming a ring while two Asian troops performed, exposing horses and riders to the public with whistles and towels as diverting spectacle. The event ended after an hour with some horses balking and one rider finally returning to camp.
A large number of visitors have arrived and many are traveling by through train. Up to Thursday, most passengers booked through to connections for the Christmas holiday travel. Second class remains the majority of travelers.
The report documents hot and unsettled weather with southerly winds and showers chiefly in the south. It notes extreme temperatures across towns such as Dubbo 105, Mudgee 40, Hay 100, and Walgett 96, plus heavy rain in Ballina and Christe Eve downpours. A cyclone-like dust storm affected Ungari, with crops damaged and fruit and vineyards benefiting from the falls.
The Sydney Scout of Arts CC and the Spciary Chess Club clash for the open match ends with draws in several boards. J. Jacob and RN Wallace draw, Nessie Urane and Chrintenman draw, Miles and Mill draw, F. Walls remains, Mackenzie and Gorse draw, while opinions favor Sydney School of Arte but judges see potential Sydney Chess Club victory by Adelaide standards.
Fragmentary OCR text records racing or horse related mentions in Sydney area with names such as Petey and Bela, plus references to mares, wheels, and layers. Unable to determine full event, participants, or outcomes from the garbled lines.
The readable portions show a jumble of terms, dates, and names. Entities include Geog, person-like tokens, and stray numbers, but the text lacks a coherent event or report to summarize into a clear news item. The piece reads as corrupted OCR with no discernible action.
A garbled OCR corruption of a historical newspaper page segment. readable elements suggest varied topics including numbers monetary values and scattered names but no coherent event or clear person place or organization identified. The text appears as misaligned phrases and remnants rather than a connected news item.
A fragmented report from Newresie covers an inquest into the heady of Marrs Morria with a verdict and jurors marking a medicine sophl as legally reinstate. The piece notes deponents and several named figures in a legal process tied to a trial.
The City Coroner holds an inquiry at the Lord Hotel, Georgeatren, North, into the death of Jenny Piester, 38, who drowned near Flood’s Wharf, Circular Quay, early today. Piester recently arrived from Queenaland. a witness said Bow Piester did not enter the water. No evidence confirms the drowning act.
A fragmented report mentions Marwinw with weather notes and a large number of Villages. It references the MIEAPAGL Wekier reeer Af the Steiride Bungenks Covet and Farm Cove near Jemnie Weelleemredon Dar. A taxi ride past a church under a walk is described along with mentions of a concert, parade, and a CAB in Lie heed of the ber.
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