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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
5
Dispatches from Marrandera announce the capture of Jabaeteabure by Lord Roberts and indicate British forces advancing toward Pretoria with anxious readers awaiting peace. Alfery notes preparations for a large gathering as the war nears possible end.
Cable from Ackland reports the steamer John Williams arrived May 15 but has been held at quarantine since. No fresh cases of fever aboard New Guinea disease noted. the skipper Baldwin, the sanitary commissioner, will visit the ship. Quarantine to be lifted soon barring new health concerns.
A gas explosion damaged a Wool Lana premises causing severe facial burns to two children and injuries to others. Fire brigade extinguished the blaze, investigators seek cause as the building remains out of use. Local authorities note the site is owned by a named individual and the incident is under inquiry.
Mr Russell predicts generally unsettled conditions across New South Wales on Sunday with chances of rain and cool, cloudy periods. Winds shift toward the south, bringing a fresher air, while visibility may be reduced in coastal patches.
The Murrumbidgee area expects rising waters at Warkand eima and low-lying districts likely to flood. Week's weather has been warm and clear with cloud and possible rain. temperatures around 19 to 21 C. May mean shade temperature reported at 22 C with rainfall and flood risks noted.
The Whart laborers refused to work at the Neweastis unloading yard this morning delaying the steamer by about half an hour. A brief clash occurred as laborers gathered but no one attempted to work. A ship representative later reviewed the crew’s unloading duties amid a quiet stand-off.
A late evening tram collision on George Street West involved a five horse trolley and two vehicles. Passengers including F. Brooks aged 20 and others were injured, with Arthur Crocker and Teetgrave sustaining serious fractures. All three were taken to Prince Alfred Hospital. The trolley and horses were severely damaged and traffic halted.
A tram crash at Newtown near Kingstrest occurs around 9 am when an electric tram collides with a pastry wagon from Abel Od Company. The wagon is driven into the gates of a factory injuring no one seriously, wheels detach, pastry value around £13 is scattered and overall damage about £49 is estimated.
In Uravton on Saturday week, a fisherman identified with Grafton Tel, while boating with G. Sieting, W. Russell, and J. Grima, capsized after leaving Corrn Creek, sinking in the Clarence River. The body of the deceased was not recovered at the time, and the incident prompted a rescue search by companions.
A young footballer named Hemea from Lae district died after a late injury in a match between Beschworts and Rudherglen. He had recently joined the team and was praised for his skill and effort on the field.
Mon days auctions list items from Ateolyte and Surplus Stores including boats gear and maritime equipment. Names such as Henry Harr and Ryan appear among bidders with buyers present at North Ike, with details partially legible from the damaged text.
The Leeds style report covers the South Africa Bank of South Africa and Standard Bank remarks at a London meeting. It notes £6,718,000 in gold imported by banks from January to October and a declared gold surplus of £14,701,206. It also mentions Pretoria government sentiment and mining company formations, including Tungsten and other minerals, with market quotations across Adelaide, Melbourne, and global shares.
Clusters of plague emerged with four new cases at Sydney locations including a ward near a quarantine station and hospital. Names ages and residences are listed, with ongoing totals for the city and surrounding districts amid a fluctuating weekly count.
Thomas Starkey a 64 year old resident of Que Tile Hawkesbury River was struck by a tram while crossing and suffered head and leg injuries. He was transported by ambulance to Sydney Hospital for treatment.
The report notes arrivals at Newcastle and Sydney with unclear figures and corrupt OCR. It mentions rail and telephone inquiries at Bramwell Park and a court incident in Bebvott Street involving a boy, with terse references to police and a magistrate. The text is fragmented and contains several garbled phrases and names.
A crowded Randwick program features hurdles and flat races with tight finishes. Notables include Duke of Kent and Yellow and Black contending in the Exeter Stakes, Brokerage edging Crusade in the steeplechase, and Cremona narrowly defeating Dandy in a tight finish. Attendance and betting details accompany the dense card of horses and riders in this late edition.
North Sydney and University played a high intensity first grade football match with University edging North Sydney 4 to 3 after a late rally. O Donnell and Lane combined for the decisive score as North Sydney pressed but failed to convert with a late chance.
The report notes Newton and Newtown clashed at Wentworth Park with Newtown winning by a small margin. Conlon and Crippe stood out with notable scores while Woods converted a try. The Suburbs match at Birksherere Oval lists Rosters Suberte 19 Balmain.
The report notes Wentworth Park hosting a game where Gate By 19 Dini and players Rockwall Moskier Conlan Migginsee Lapéere helped secure ties. Canlks kicked a penalty goal while Willard earned a try.
The YMCA West team played Wentworth Porn, Rangers and others fielded a large lineup, with Williams, Harrison and Coyle among scorers as Promont Ranger dominated from kick-off but Balmain led by four in the end.
A Chinaman named Fe is found dead in a Parramatta lodging house after a week of neglect. Authorities rule narcotic poisoning aided by squalid conditions, with coroner urging action to improve public health and housing risks.
A Narrandera newspaper report describes a derailment near the goods shed after the Bergeran train left the platform on a Saturday afternoon. The engine left the rails but caused only track damage. repairs by railway workers took about four hours and passengers were not harmed.
The German steamer Karleruhe bound for Southampton and Bremen carried 21,000 boxes of sovereigns and other cargo, shipped by the Commerce Banking Company of Sydney to London. The P and O RMS Himalaya carried seven crates valued near £60,000, shipped by the Snelling Company of Australia, plus five more crates valued at £6,200.
Shipping notices describe steamers and vessels traveling from Imalaya to Bremen and Sydney ports. Cargo lists include tallow, casings, hides, bullion, pallets and timber. Debates note economic policy in London and Melbourne, with remarks on salaries and parliamentary views.
Melbourne University and Adelaide University competed in a lively afternoon rowing event on the harbour river. Adelaide Varsity clinched the race by a clear margin after a crab delay by the Sydney crew, with officials, spectators, and dignitaries aboard the blue and gold boat in windy conditions.
A narrative set at the Queen Victoria Market describes two men waiting by a doorway and a third who departs with strangers on a steamer. One man claims the others borrowed a feminine item and intends to return it upon their return. The situation escalates as the betrayed friends search and a witness seeks police assistance.
A local notice from Queanbeyan announces a special area notice No 18 397 originally common land. The press describes a proposed sale and public interest action led by Mr James Pike and city aldermen with a petition from the mayor, aldermen, and ratepayers urging ministerial approval and intervention.
Saturday in Bathurst the nomination of Mr John Meagher to the Legislative Council was received with general satisfaction. A prominent town merchant, Mr Meagher has long been active in public life and visited 1484 and 10K days ago. The community offers congratulations from all parts, and Mr Clark of 26 LA notes strong support for him in the district.
A fragmented report details fog affecting Newcastle Harbor with ships and crews maneuvering amid unclear conditions. The account mentions fog, steamers, and near-miss timings, noting delayed passages and cautious operations for multiple hours.
A jumbled OCR snippet presents fragmented names and places such as SOND, WML ACME FAME, DARDS LAND, and various garbled terms. No coherent event or context is discernible, making a concise summary and clear headline infeasible.
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