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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
4
A compilation of memorial notices and remembrances for several individuals, including Tull, Moran, and Scott, alongside a political opinion piece reflecting on British policy in South Africa. The items mix personal tributes with commentary on postwar terms and colonial governance.
The end of peace is welcomed with hymn and bell in London and across the Empire while Australia contemplates the impact on meat and horse exports. War veterans are honored, gratitude to the dead urged, and leaders like Chamberlain praised as the peace settlement promises lasting calm for Greater Britain.
The fragment describes confusion over an embarkation plan for a troop transport Aurasia and the unexpected early arrival of a young woman, with mention of delays, potential mutiny, and unclear outcomes. The text is garbled with broken phrases and missing names, making precise details unavailable.
The arrival of the transport van was delayed by objections to the chosen route. The contingent of American troops returning from the war was to be welcomed, with 1200 men set to depart to duty abroad. The men were marched back to the barracks and paid off, avoiding a public display on the holiday to prevent harming trade in the city.
A false alarm rang out at a York Street warehouse as a burglar alarm screamed and a crowd gathered. Hollie led volunteers in a defensive drill but no burglar was found. Similar false alarms occurred weeks earlier, blamed on rats and faulty wiring, prompting fears of police overreaction and public tiredness with the nuisance.
An anecdote portrays a French tourist entering an empty fort on the English coast and making himself at home until officers arrest him. The scene contrasts British caution with a sprightly foreign intrusion and hints at broader implications of loyalty and misadventure across the Channel.
The Wellington Progress Association discusses a motion asking the Minister of Education to provide for teaching elementary bookkeeping in schools. The debate centers on whether bookkeeping is essential for student life and future commerce, with critics arguing the plan is flawed yet supporters stressing practical value.
A thief entered the residence of Mr Justice Cobes at Kipwell in the early morning hours through a broken window. The intruder searched several rooms without waking occupants and escaped with a silver trover and miscellaneous small articles. Professor T W E David addressed the Hatsarslets Club disparately, linking a Caribbean outburst in the West Indies to potential effects in New South Wales.
A landing of Aurania soldiers at Macquarie Point drew about 20,000 spectators as troops debarked under orderly oversight by Army Service Corps and officers including Colonel Mackenzie and Major Auth. The crowd cheered the soldiers and a clergyman reception, while officials assured postlanding arrangements were well staged.
Troops assembled on the outer ground with a large dais as General Hutton and Brigadier General Fins inspected the units including the New Zealanders Bushmen and Queenslanders. Governor Sir Mary Rawson spoke from the dais praising the troops and the bond between Britain and the dominions.
Speeches praised the troops for gallantry and humanity in battle. The speaker thanked those who sacrificed their lives and offered sympathy to the bereaved. Greetings to New South Water followed, with wishes for happiness among loved ones and friends. Speeches were delivered by Mr. Bee and General Hutton.
The Feurning troop prepares for deployment with tents pitched and provisions made. Caplan Lue wombs and AG. Jaybert oversees footing and recovery of fromaather officers while Zod Mouwo Rifles and about 400 troops camp near the Headquarters. Queenslanders and New Zealanders plan camps and departure by night express after pay.
Crickett match in London begins with Australia’s Trumper and Gavaskar style stars facing early ball, weather hampering play as crowd gathers. Bowler Meriw and Brindley lead attack while both sides scramble through delays, with Arm strug and Noble among notable contributors as 245 runs are chased across a stormy day.
A London crowd gathered in a central area to observe a patriotic demonstration. People sang God Save the King and joined in with cheers, reflecting national sentiment.
The passage reports dense fog over the harbor this morning with intermittent visibility around the quay. The troopship Aurania Mae Mae was seen near the wharf and dockside activity appeared limited by the weather and holiday conditions.
Constable M Hugh observed a crowd at Pye about 7 o'clock Monday night and detained a drunken man who proved to be a woman named Sarah Minges 41 of no occupation. She pleaded guilty and was fined 3 shillings and 4 pence with four days remand.
The brief items note British and Australian figures heading to or from NSW with loans and voyages, a Sydney dairy firm appointing a new manager in London, a governor general’s birthday message, drought measures discussed by officials, rail and water works updates, court actions, accidents, and public notices. Names include Lord Hopetoun, Sir Henry Howson, Mr. Deakin, and various NSW stations and towns.
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