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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1901
Page
7
The party closes in on Wilhelmina and the fugitives, finds Elsie near death from internal bleeding, and recovers the gold. Wilding mourns the loss while Harry and the sergeant debate rightful ownership of the fortune and future marriage plans amid the frontier aftermath.
Our Next Serial presents Mr Ruhmkorfss will in a remarkable case by Percy Andreae. The article notes the start of the serial and hints at courtroom intrigue.
The notice lists transfers and promotions across departments including Public Works and Land Board Offices. Names such as Sydney J. Gilbert, Norman Edward Smith, W. V. Miller, P. C. Tibbetts, and H. A. G. Moriarty move to junior or similar roles, with several probationary appointments in lithography and surveying, and transfers at Bombala, Goulburn, Mudgee, Forbes, and Bourke.
Scarcity of water hampers miners while Yalgogrin shows promising ore in recent reef tests at the battery. Yalgogrin results include nine bags yielding 407 2dwt from 0. enivironment and Hill and party crushing 18 tons for about 402 Sdwt per ton. Gligunnia yields total 2707 lidwt for 431 roads in 1901. Commonwealth Mine at Shinttle bon ships ore to drive new shaft, copper present. Town growth continues with new buildings and a busy sawmill.
A letter to the Evening News argues that eight half-crowns per sovereign misstates silver value. The writer contrasts UK coin values with market silver, cites Japan’s yen profits, and urges consideration of real metal value, warning of mining losses at Broken Hill and potential coin revaluations. The author criticizes legislators and asks if the Mint will adjust silver coinage to market prices.
In a letter to the Evening News Rustic in Urbe assesses the national gallery focusing on landscape authenticity over decorative color. He praises some works by Severn and Foster while condemning color drift in Drizzle scenes and certain Dutch interiors as better suited to elsewhere. He highlights engravings like Jena and Gravelotte and lauds scenes such as A Signal of Distress off Folkestone and Jetsam and Flotsam.
The pamphlet Piles nee How to Cure Them by Albert Sharp promises non surgical relief. It was sent or supplied free on request to 257 George Street.
Secretary of State for War Mr. Brodrick, hosted by Lord George Hamilton at the City Carlton Club, defends the War Office record. He defends 70,000 abroad and 150,000 in camps, criticizes opposition, and argues for efficiency, decentralisation, and continued support for troops amid Boer warfare and civilian suffering.
A political speech condemns enemy violations of war rules while defending British conduct in the field. The speaker denounces sensational articles, praises soldiers, and pledges fresh troops to intensify the campaign, asserting leadership by Kitchener, Roberts, and the Duke of Connaught.
A private display at the Philatelic Society rooms showcased stamps from British Bechuanaland Mafeking Orange Free State Natal and Transvaal among others. Notable pieces included Mafeking siege stamps and a rare V I R surcharge. The collection valued at about £20000 attracted public interest but was limited to one day.
A London paper notes more than two thousand applications since November 1 to join the South African Constabulary. Many lacked proper testimonials or failed medical standards, prompting a push for strict medical examinations. Major-General Baden-Powell witnessed the last draft of 285 men departing Southampton aboard the Britannic and praised their appearance. Further details available from the Recruiting Officer, South African Constabulary, King's Court, Broadway, Westminster.
Delegates to the annual conference were entertained on a harbor excursion aboard the State yacht Victoria. The start came from Floods Wharf after 2 pm with a cruise around southern and northern bays, Cockatoo Island, and the Parra matta and Lane Cove Rivers. After landing at P and O Wharf before 6 30 pm the day ended with a smoke concert despite trying weather.
A Linten telegram reports a large snake in the Hodge home watched from behind a kitchen door. Mr. Hodge failed to kill it with a spade due to infirmity, and the reptile escaped, later seen under a headboard and then again on the floor. A local resident, Mr. Pil, had a bicycle accident after swerving to avoid the snake, suffering injuries from a torn arm.
An ex bandman writes to the editor of the Evening News defending the R.A.A. band’s right to public engagements. He argues the dispute harms bonafide musicians, notes many band members work other jobs, and criticizes the pay and policy as unfair. He urges Sir John Forres to rescind the order and defend live music value.
A veterinary book is attached to each Condy’s Plaid bottle with instructions for curing animal ailments. The fluid is claimed to cure sore shoulders, thrush, cracked heels, fever in horses, foot rot in sheep, bovine diseases, mange in dogs, and more. Sold by chemists and stores. beware inferior substitutes and insist on Condy’s Fluid.
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