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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
3
May 31 report from London states President Kruger has left Pretoria and fled toward Waterval Boven to avoid a raid. The distance to Delerna Bay is about 118 miles, signaling a retreat in the capital’s defense amid escalating tensions.
Alfred Dodrich, 22, fell from a two story building at No 2 Garieo foe Alexandria and from a ladder at Rose Bay, suffering a broken right leg in two places and possible internal injuries. Mrs Mire of Marathon Flow Bay carried him to her drawing room where Dr L F Neill set the leg. Civil Ambulance brigade summoned. He was taken to hospital within an hour. His condition remains serious.
A southerly wind rose in Sydney with rain threats noted. Thermometer readings and frost reports span Armidale to Quirindi, with towns like Lake Macquarie Newcastle and Seal Rocks monitoring showers. Weather advisories mention varying rainfall totals from several points including May totals and implications for pastures and lambing conditions.
Heavy river rise at Wagga caused widespread inundation through the Low, North Wagga, and surrounding paddocks. The Wollundry Lagoon area floods core town lands, submerging the Town Hall precinct and paddocks. fences damaged and stock drowned. Affected residences reported, with substantial property and flood impacts noted.
The forecast covers West Australia to New South Wales and Victoria with patterns of fine spells, showers, frosts, and winds. Northern Territory and Central Australia show variable winds, while Queensland and New South Wales expect showers and possible frosts in places. The report notes recent rain totals and a trend toward more unsettled weather as a cyclone moves inland from Pollon.
A coroner examined the death of 37 year old married woman Henriett Butwall of Woollahra who died on May 29 in Paddington. Evidence cited septic peritonitis from premature confinement with unclear cause. Witnesses included Dr Gar Taylor and Dr Fred Marshall along with nurse Bree Withey and neighbors who described recent illness and care, while the coroner noted uncertainty about the exact cause of the confinement and death.
The dispatch dated May 29 notes latest exports from Mafeking and lists personnel including Trooper Wallace Aamed of the Australian Horse who escaped from Pretoria. It mentions reports of illness for No. 83 Prim Yate W. Freeman and No. 13 Corporal Bugler V. R. Daley of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry, a death for No. 17 J. Kelly of the Australian Horse, and a May 2 entry about enteric fever. text cites omissions in transmission.
An elderly woman named Catherine Johnson with lepto mania faced Central Court in a diary of sleading. Police testified she targeted easily portable goods left outside shops, seen in George Street with a wicker bag. She claimed basket ownership but was sentenced to hard labor. The case reflects the era's harsh handling of such offenses.
Three youths were charged at Central Police Court with attempting pickpocketing and loitering to commit theft in George Street. The defendants pleaded guilty and faced various sentences after police claimed they sought to break up a gang. Another youth, David Burke, was charged with assaulting two lads. he pleaded guilty and was fined two pounds plus fourteen days hard labor.
The article notes that railway reforms foreshadowed in New Zealand were not fully canvassed due to the Railway Commissioners absence on inspection tours. It mentions reforms like electric train staff operation and Wertinghouse signaling, plus changes in fare issuance and return tickets. Public reaction favors single return tickets to prevent ticket cheating, with comparisons to New South Wales and Auckland routes.
A man named Wm. Charles Jonas alias Chuck, owner of 2 residences and an elixir maker, purportedly broke into Stuns-Carihy and Humpany at 754 Courske-street. The thief fled after a shooting near Grd Pewcetive West, with bloodstains and broken windows at M Carhy and Company shop. Accused captured. case set for quarter sessions.
District representatives urged immediate public works on the Grenfell Wyalong railway and Hillston extension. MLA Carroll led a delegation with Richards Being Hurlay Parkes Conk W Davis and B Conor Mang. Speakers pressed for a formal railway link to Lithgow and for confirmation of the Temora Wyalong route. Minister O'Shaughnessy supported railway authority and project priority. The Wyalong plan hinged on the Works Committee decision to recommit to Parliament with Hillston as a long term goal.
A Corresponden writes of a dusk incident where children fleeing a sports ground collided with a tram line crowding the tram, many dragged under a tram as others rushed to board. Witnesses urge supervision to prevent a deadly accident and label the scene a near miss or providential escape.
The Western Division Board of Inquiry is formed with Chairman Bracdie of the Lord Appext Court and members including C J McMaster Re Munbathie Aiton W W Dayla Ferguson Will Abd Spence Ma L A. No fees for MPs or public officials. usual expenses covered by government. Inquiry to commence without delay.
Aucle Floyd, 18, faced Newtown Police Court over a botched suicide attempt after a Tuesday incident in Wilson Street. Prosecutor said Floyd met the accused, who claimed she had taken poison after a quarrel and threats, and was treated by Dr. Murfitt. The defendant received a 23 day term in the cells.
After a failed attack by a group described as a militia and artillerymen in Haymarket, a four-throwing melee erupted in George Street during the Mefeking celebration. Police were drawn as youths sought vengeance. a hospital patient known as Jobnneebihe Walle was captured amid tensions.
At Paddington Court yesterday the trio of laborers aged 20 to 48 faced charges of taking and using a horse and trap belonging to the Civil Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Arthur J. Brown testified the horse and trap vanished from near the company’s yard on Tuesday. Contingent member Dean supported the defendants on a walk to Paddington Barracks, with witnesses placing the trio at the scene. Each was fined £2 with fourteen days’ goal.
Yesterday's auctions featured a NSW sale with woolpacks, Hessian cloth, ore pockets and bags of browns plus several building allotments at Newtown and Redfern. Items included 70 bales woolpacks 11% weight 1 1/2 tops, 40 bales rope, 19 bales woolpacks, and a range of building materials near the Waverlo Balls area. Also listed were bankrupt trustees sale, civil service co operative shares, and a note on the bubonic plague and a completed examination at Durham University.
A court week 20 order summoned an attorney to present a report. The respondent appeared with counsel and faced an action by Edmund Smith and Sarah Smith for compensation for injuries from an accident at Rahimay Commissioners. The defendant claimed a gift and service appreciation, with costs awarded against him. The verdict emphasized insufficient evidence and apparent satisfaction by the court.
The meeting at Parkes featured Mr J B Reymond MLA who praised local colleagues parliamentary stewardship during the session. A few questions were answered, and Mr Reymond received a book of thanks by acclamation. Mrs Coldson was introduced and Asa Blayer presided, receiving a small compliment.
A rumor of a missing man named Grant being found at a weir proved unfounded. Police say no trace of Grant exists, with no known relatives and prior residence in Dubie. He had lived in Warren four months and disappeared a week ago, last seen near his employer on Wednesday night, May 3.
Cattle yarded at Homebush with large buyer turnout and robust competition. Prime yards sold up to £18 5s with extras, good to prime weights bringing solid prices. Lambs in fair supply sold well, primes around 125 to 139 4d, crossbreds and merinos also showing strength amid steady bidding.
Fragmented OCR text references dates, places, and names with garbled phrases about wartime events and individuals. The readable items mention Main, Athena, Boze, and various scattered proper nouns, lacking coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
Reported at Thrsday's session Rich ant O'Donnell faced charges for breaking and entering the Miller dwelling on Buckland Street and stealing clothing and portmanteaus. Witnesses described scenes of pursuit through Buckland Street and park areas with Constable Whitehair and others in pursuit. The case includes details of the alleged accomplices and the property involved.
An appeal details a government land resumption dispute over a land parcel below a felonial project. Sir Manhew Harris umpire presides with Carlee Alfred Tee ministry figures, a jury awards £0 42 104 to the plaintiff for severance and compulsory resumption, while the defendant challenges thejudge’s instructions and cross-claims. The case cites the Land for Public Purposes Act and examines the valuation vs tendered price of £146.
A Melbourne reader recounts a frightening illness described as near death with severe stomach distress, weight loss, and skin changes. After trying stimulants, he found relief only after using Dr Morea’s Root Pills, noting dramatic improvement and restored vitality. The account advocates the product as a permanent cure for various ailments.
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