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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
9
The Japanese cruisers Hashidate and Ushio visited Sydney, drawing large crowds. Loyal to the Imperial Navy, the vessels were saluted by locals as they entered Sydney heads and moored near Bradleys. Officials planned further entertainments before departing for Yokohama.
A detailed account describes a reporter aboard the flagship Mewbidale as crew and officers conduct post night operations. The report notes orderly deck activity, smoking, rope checks, and meals as inquiries unfold with officers and Japanese visitors observing. The piece references Sydney, Hobart, and voyage to Australia with mixed impressions on discipline and chatter about naval affairs.
The event describes a rare naval salute sequence in the port history as ships, including the Hashidasee Reval Armur, fired salutes beside the British Admiral's squadron. Australians ashore received the chance to observe from shore as the flags were raised and the English and Der ally colors were displayed. The Japanese Consul-General did not make an official visit to the ship that day.
A Japanese squad will hold a ceremonial review at Festennial Park this afternoon. The event includes marching to Rushrutter's Bay and proceeding to the review ground.
Auckland reports Captain Cotbedk doubts a cable claiming German explorer Gavas spoke with the Brito expedition on the Discovery. He argues the Gears could not have struck a log and would not have left the Discovery idle in the interval since Morning’s visit, making the claim highly implausible.
Yesterday Lord and Lady Teniyaon with Mr José and Mr Boyle paid a private informal call to the King's School at Parramatta. They were met at Parramatta Station by the Vicar General and Archdeacon Gunther, driven to the school, and welcomed by headmaster Champion and Mrs Champion with a guard of honour from the school cadets.
In bankruptcy matters receivership and creditor petitions are set for hearing before the Registrar. Notices name The Assets Realisation and General Finance Company Limited versus Thomas McGregor and others with sequestration actions. Official assignee figures appear with addresses in Alexandria and Albion showing the procedural steps and appointments.
A man charged with drunkenness claimed cryboid fever caused his condition. The judge dismissed the claim and asserted the remedy is not to drink, despite the eccentric defense.
In Lilyville a land settlement plan labeled AURUM 142 proved a failure as several applications were made when opened. One original applicant's son has taken a block and a settler plans to build a £300 house on his allotment.
In Melbourne and Sydney reports, the London Stock Exchange closed quiet as Australian interests led price moves. Listed names include Broken Hill Proprietary and various brokers and companies with mixed bids and sells. a weekly total shows 4702 matgam.
The Tumut line saw the Doyse locomotive operate toward Gundagei and Tumut Twilwar Hoe, with the plate Yaylog nearly finished. The engine hauled loaded sleepers for future carting, a river gravel tramway was laid across the common and police paddock, and daily crews from the callway works were displaced by layoffs.
Fragmented report describes inspection costs and a disputed tram extension from Thirroel to Wollongong. Public figures including the Lord Mayor are cited amid objections to diversions for relief funds and inadequate reimbursement claims.
Harry Bigart Hurry faced charges in Dartinghuret Quarter Bessloes for attempting to obtain fruit by deceit. He claimed insanity, had a history of hospitalizations and drink problems, and while the jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity, he was ordered detained during the Governor's pleasure.
A young man appeared before the Central Court on a charge of attempting to defraud a cabman. He pleaded guilty and said he would pay the money. the magistrate ordered payment of 2 and seven days of hard labor in default.
Dulbert Clarke, 27, described as a deserter, faced Water Police Court on a charge of stealing a Rand bag from Mary Pirie in Oxford Street. Witnesses testified Clarke, with a companion, snatched the bag as Pirie walked home, and he claimed innocence while several witnesses supported the theft. The magistrate convicted and sentenced four months imprisonment.
William John Smith a carter faced Water Police Court charged with stealing a purse containing about £4 185 from Alma Lindsay on a May afternoon. Prosecution witnesses described Smith as a bar patron who seized the purse after dining with witnesses, while Smith denied the charge but was convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment to run concurrently with another sentence.
Involving Williams of 2 Pallee Street, an unclear report notes several bridges were affected by large bodies near a cotwade in the wind of a sine incident.
A New South Wales rail incident near Cheltenham Station leaves investigators unsure if a man was killed or slept off a stupor on the down line. Drivers and constables traced the scene by moonlight as passengers reported a body or absence of one before the 7:00 pm Ardle train reached the area. The only plausible explanation is a drunken sleep mistaken for danger, stirring local alarm in Ryde.
A £6000 sum is allocated for a naval prison at Garden Island Port A sketch shows the plan to begin work soon with £2400 to be spent this year. The guardrail would be good for the readiness task of dealing with men failing to observe discipline.
The Australasian Mortrape and Agency reports yesterday's rainfall across Wollongong Tarcutta and Surrenders with seven inches in the week ending. The forecast notes heavy rain and cool winds while port works at Port Kembla push to improve anchorage in all weather conditions and harbour progress continues.
In No 2 Jury Court Mr Justice Pring and four jurors heard testimony on an alleged trespass case. The plaintiff sought £1000 damages from John Rammy for alleged injury to pasture and sheep on land at Candelo. The defendant pleaded not guilty but admitted a long occupation license. the jury found for the defendant.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Soest and Serene with unclear context and no readable event or outcome to summarize.
The Auburn murder case features a legal dispute over whether the jury was validly discharged and if the trial records support the judge’s authority. Judges Simpson Owen and counsel Mr Wade argue about the power to discharge and the correct handling of witness deposition and record integrity. The hearing resumes after a postponement, with further argument set for the following Tuesday.
An elderly man fell from a platform at Redfers Mallway Station on Thursday night and broke his neck. The body lies at the morgue, and identification had not been made by yesterday. A railway return ticket from Sydney to Marriville was found on the deceased, who wore a heavy blue serge walking suit and dark check tweed vest.
East Greta conference between proprietors and workers at Hust Greta Colliery concluded with only preliminary talks. Attendees included OX. Young and A. Voalare. A tonnage relief for Ball-e-crown is rumored. The agreement will go to the Ard Court for submission.
The Federal Cup meeting at Belmore Court Lig Club ends with rounds detailing results. Various dogs win or place, betting odds listed, and several matchups named including Army Girt, Milesian, Brestong, and Tomy Lumpkin among others.
Reports of Brighton racing events with multiple handicap sprints. Patricia battles West Key and Nabien Top th head in Flying Handicap races, with results and betting notes. extensive entries list horses such as Seperiel Fatey Quses Canane and more, and times and finishes across several regional events.
A garbled note outlines color schemes for university groups in Melbourne and Sydney. It references black and white, blue, and other hues amid a fraying alignment dispute.
Toutay Nemenade City and the University will compete in a postponed free round. Berry Club invites six players to visit on Monday evening, names given as J B Gossing, W Friend, Hicks, A H Jones, W Grose, and W Walléron.
Handicaps listed for the Burwood Bankstown course road race and the Paddington Club event. Names include Betts West Gunton Maxwell Canton Fowle Bagot Gearpark Cantor Strelein Aynes Dennet Bearpark Evel Arenor Sander Dougless Watts with varied handicap times and entries.
A postponed handball marsh at the Elsington Hotel Elizabeth Street features Junta champion and Footy Leckyes versus Billy Edwards with a 3 30 pm start after a 2 20 pm prelim. The event names Phin thateh and Winerney 2 Jackson among participants.
A mentally ill man misidentified as a millionaire backtracks an imaginary chalk line and engages with a sergeant. He claimed ownership of gold and wealth, led to treatment in Rye and Ryde police handling. He appeared before the Royal Police Court Bench for care due to illness.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and events but is largely unreadable. The piece references possible dates and a public notice style but fails to present coherent facts or identifiable entities for a proper summary.
Fragmented OCR text chronicles an appreciation piece with garbled names and scattered phrases. It references a community figure, a virtual pharmacy, and various unrelated terms, presenting a disjointed snapshot of a ceremonial acknowledgment.
Disjointed local notes describe a disturbance near Balmain and Drummoyar with mentions of a cage, a crowd, and a jury involved in a troubling incident. The fragmented account alludes to a large group and street actions with unclear charges or outcomes.
Fragmented text recalls a shipping tale with scattered proper nouns and dates. Readers see mentions of a steamer, captains, and ships, but the garbled OCR hides clear actions, outcomes, and locations.
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