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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
6
A fragment reports a health scare with smallpox in the city. Names given include Thryate, B Yovet, Julius Sirmen, and Gillespie Benjamin. Detailed figures or locations are unclear in the damaged text.
A royal party attended Sunday services at St Anne’s with Governor and Lady Hopetoun meeting the Duke and Duchess of York. Officials, clergy, and many dignitaries greeted the royal visitors as music and sermons marked the occasion. The day featured formal receptions at Government House and a tribute to past ties with the Queen.
Governor-General hosted a dinner at Government House on Saturday with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in attendance among a list of high society guests including Lady Ergon, Lady Coke, Keppel brothers, Lord Wilver, Captains, Colonels, ministers, and Mrs Perry. A musical programme by De Green's orchestra followed.
The Time reports the royal tour of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess to Canada beginning September 1. They will be welcomed by Lord Minto and Governor General, stay two days in Montreal, proceed to Ottawa for Pacific address duties, then travel to Ontario towns and the Lake of Thousand Islands region. The tour spans ten days in the Dominion with visits to several provinces before ending October 16.
A fragmentary report describes Mr Blow's Pictures showing cinematographic views of government monetary salients and the Duchess of Corn fail and Yor with the Governor General and Lady Hopetoun among royal suites. The feature highlighted the reproduction of Yeuvitty I96fone’s works and the presentation of metals to South African troops. the Duke viewed Parliament and emphasized parliamentary proceeding.
The article reports that Mr Se T Scott, acting General of Queensland, is approached with a permanent appointment as Deputy-General of the Commonwealth from Melbourne. Salary concerns arise as the offered pay is £90 yearly, while he currently earns more in Queensland, raising doubt if he or other deputy officials will accept the post at £1000 per year.
William Brodie, 43, a fireman, was found dying at the foot of steps near the Oxford Hotel, Erskine Street. He died at Sydney Hospital after medical records noted he had sustained injuries. No clear evidence yet to reveal the cause or any responsible party.
The Iron trade strike shows slow progress as employers offer a minimum wage of seven shillings a day with a promise to revert if other employers do not agree. Union leaders press for revised rules while negotiations resume, with meetings held at Royal Gilk Hotel and Castlereagh Street Masonic Hall.
The Oceanic Line vessel FMS Sierra arrived from San rescieco after Watsons Bay stop, discharging passengers at Neustalay before sailing for Honolulu and Pago Pago via Auckland, with 11 days 2 hours 46 minutes steaming. The Seva, capt Hoodlette, praised for seagoing qualities, faced a storm near Auckland. passengers listed include Courell Tangye Leys Ty Brett Reeves Wheelwright Micke and others. Other ships, cargo manifests, and port bustle are noted including P and O steamers Chiba and Arcadia, Vancouver Aorangi, and the Kartrabe sailing for Bremen, with cargos such as wool, copper, bullion, and assorted goods.
Deputy city coroner held an inquest into the death of James Henry Hargreaves who was found unconscious in a railway carriage at Hedfern Station and died at Sydney Hospital. Brother Andrew Hargreaves, a railway engineer aged 44, testified he was unconscious after being found Wednesday. Police and medical evidence indicated a skull fracture as the cause, but how the injury occurred remained unknown, open verdict recorded. burial set for Wer verier with a large attendance.
An inquiry into the death of Charles Ducios, a cook aboard the tug Champion, was held yesterday. Ducios was last seen on Friday approaching the steamer Nadigg Wea and his body was found near Circular Quay, with no clear evidence explaining how he entered the water.
A long program of racing details shows various events and results including the Royal Handicap, Sangyer Steeplechase, Birthday Handicap, and Cornwall Handicap. Notable performances highlight Locksmith and Loch Clievedon imposing strong finishes, with Rosemont, Mylae, and Royalty among top finishers. Also noted are bridge and local expenditure updates as government works and district developments proceed.
Newcastle J C races cover a sunny afternoon with fair attendance. Highlights include the Duchess Handicap featuring Australian Queen and Neptunus in a tight finish, plus the York Handicap with Orange Lass and Salute among the leading contenders. Marathon and Royal Handicap races draw strong betting as odds shift on multiple runners.
NSW lacrosse gathering at University Oval featured varied events and results with University teams dominating the finals. Notable performances included J. Chambers and A. Jonesser in the 20 Yards Handicap and L. Hart leading the 120 Yards Race, while University beat St Stephen's and Newtown to reach the final.
The report notes a pottery brick and tie company with capital of £5000 being formed at Wotlongons. It mentions a government arteel at Forest Come-by-Shance near Walgett with a daily flow of 600,000 cal and a 120th depth, plus various appointments and weather and railway notes affecting the region.
The Lithgow industries press notes record full rolling mill activity at Lithgow Ironworks and Locomotives, with copper works, coke burning. It notes Willan’s interview on Western coal demand, west railway cabling supplies, and a stagnant coal trade despite improvements in spivey festivities. The piece highlights the local and southern Australia coal reputation and concerns over labor and machinery maintenance.
A chaotic early report details a fatal accident near Campbell Town involving a young man employed in a monument workshop. The incident occurred during a routine task with a rolling trolley and a small underfoot railway, leading to fatal injuries. The article also mentions other local incidents including a death near Narravtees, a jailer arraignment for theft, and various legal notices.
Sale of stations and large property includes fields and horses at Martindale. The document notes sales in a directory and lists several bidders and local officials, with prices quoted near a quarter of a million dollars and details of the event.
The Williams Shaks Perian Recitals present a series of readings from Shakespeare staged at Centenary Hall. Mr and Mrs H A Williams host a program featuring four authors and five of Shakespeare's plays including The Taming of the Shrew and As You Like It. The Rev will preside with Mr Willis delivering the readings on June 10 evening and June 18 with Mrs Wilden interpreting certain scenes.
Fragmented OCR text reports a death notice involving Mr E Awahh Wall and others near West Maitland. Describes railway payables, company payments, and potential mining development. Mentions meetings, Mr Wall, and local transport terms with unclear dates and places.
Frosts and cold conditions hit Monday at Campbelltown and surrounding areas with a deep front tracking southward. Weeklong forecast indicates continued cold and seasonally strong winds, with several places recording subfreezing temperatures and overall frigid conditions.
A chaotic report mixes railway closure talk and public works with inquest updates. It mentions Goethurn, Faralen, and NRW engineers, plus legal actions and a hospital stay for a named patient. The text references a cabinet bill, federal acts, and a Major case in Newraites with various officials and witnesses.
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