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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
6
A large crowd lined the route from Government House to the embarkation point as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York left Sydney. Spectators, many schoolchildren, and military units gathered while Royal salutes and formal farewells marked the departure toward Auckland aboard the Royal yacht Ophir.
The Royal State yacht Victoria led a lively departure from Sydney as the Ophir, Juno, and others followed. Spectators gathered at Macquarie Point and Demain while flags and salutes marked the farewell. Crews aboard warships stood to attention and the flotilla moved toward Yarm Cove after noon.
The Ophir steams toward New Zealand with strong westerly behind Ber and a following sea as it sails near Gould Head. Spectators cheer from South Head while salutes fire from the fort. The Victoria, St George, and Jopa and SS George trail at the heads with other vessels and officials aboard. Captain Chaffield of the Asian Company will pilot during the Royal visit. The Victoria carries many Parliament members and Buss-Rees men joining the Ophir outside for service, with refreshments aboard. The voyage is expected to reach Auckland in about three days, about 1000 miles from Sydney, with North Cape passage typical for the route.
About 1800 military personnel from metropolitan and suburban units paraded under Captain Kynedon from Victoria Barracks to Governor Burke statue. Royal party arrival by Governor-General and Major-General French greeted at steps, with a royal salute fired from South Mead battery as Duke and Duchess passed.
As the Ironworkers' Assistant Union holds a meeting at the Mu venle Hall in Work Street, around 100 members attend. A letter to Mr Hudson from the union details a demand for full delegation to negotiate a settlement, while employers insist on their terms from May 24. The union vows no further action until a reply is received, with delegates empowered to attend a conference if invited.
The State Cabinet plans no meeting this afternoon as it hashes dissolving Parliament. Writs must be issued within four days, polls within eighteen days of writs, and polling likely on June 29.
In Lithgow on Thursday the coal trade remains dull and fourteen men at Oakey Park Colliery received fortnight notices. Manager Robert Hay doubts further reductions are needed as truck supply and full shifts falter. Many miners face half days and hardships, with old hands among those laid off. Some move to nearby collieries or towns as industry declines.
Public meeting in Narrandera presided by altersoke Guirk considered plan to move Tumut to the Federal City. After heated discussion the assembly decided not to support the proposed relocation at this time. Attendees included Yass and Upper Murray representatives.
Experimental shipment from Melbourne ports to the United Kingdom tests bulk wheat transport. Private exporters bear risk as government inaction persists. Wheat prices in Sydney rise amid American price shifts and German crop failures. Local trade notes NZ poultry grading concerns and varied wholesale food quotes.
A fragmentary market page shows prices for multiple fruits including apples Tasmanian pears mandarins oranges guavas bananas pineapples persimmons bananas and other items. Prices are given per basket, per half peck and per case with varied regional references and terms.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Graxee related notes with terms Miteros WAS tent fee income Greene Fs 6 3 fer parker packer Stravieerter ad ae quart. No clear events dates places or names fully readable.
The cami market faced heavy supply with brief writes of prices and offers across commodities. Buyers quoted for prunes and other items, with long consignee lists including Stewart, Por teour, H. Prescont and Company, J. W. Gray and Company, and many others. multiple stations and towns listed with bid ranges and quantities for oats, wheat, bran, and pumpkins.
The Sydney wool sale reports uneven bids with some lots commanding strong prices while many bales showed stiffness and light demand. Prices varied with New Zealand and Queensland offerings, noting best lots in fine condition and heavy scoured types bringing modest returns.
The report notes lower overall sales and production figures for the season with key figures in tea and other crops. It cites private sales and public totals, highlighting a decrease from the prior year, with thousands of units and regional outputs mentioned, including farm outputs and specific market totals.
The report details volatile share activity across sectors with blue chip and commodity stocks, noting a rise in some prices while others fall. It highlights investor reactions to company prospectuses, dividends, and anticipated sector shifts, including oil and shipping assets and noted corporate actions.
Fragmented OCR reads like a busy market and transit listing with numerous personal names, place names, prices, and trade terms. The readable bits mention buyers, sales, regions, and various items in a cryptic clutter, lacking coherent narrative or a single clear event.
A detailed report describes the purse snatching case with suspect named and charged. Evidence includes property loss valued at £119 and surveillance of the crime scene. The accused faced trial with plea and eventual imprisonment options discussed.
In bankruptcy, Tolentary Slubstrations Ricbank Valketi of EH amjbenicret and Srimer wind carryed ee Pusiowen a tT Sranes. Mr NP Cihlim efitsanigege and George Ursals Wright of Livetwwne Shanmong River filed notices. 207, W. 1. Palmer listed.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a local notice about a public action with unclear details and partial names. The readable text hints at a posting in a newspaper column but lacks coherent context or concrete dates.
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