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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
3
A chaotic chase near Livaryockwurwet ends with a crowd of hundreds watching a fleeing figure. Police arrive to recapture, while bystanders describe the dramatic pursuit across streets and alleys, ending with a suspect detained in the back area near Castro rough-alrews.
A dubious rumor concerns inheritance and claims about Mr Mol and others. The piece references the Afruiraitich in Fuleva Parliament and notes professors in the Hane Court. The text shows garbled names and historical-sounding fragments from ME Tel and related papers.
Fragmented report of a court trial with jurors and officials, describing a padding ion case scene and confusing testimony. It notes police station assertions and a judge presiding, with references to a defendant and forthcoming verdict.
An ungrammatical early 20th century advertisement touts a cure claimed to treat stoma disease and related ailments. It lists remedies and testimonials, naming pills, tonics, and a supposed universal cure from a distant source, urging readers to buy from chemists and stores. The text mentions multiple individuals and places, including references to professional figures and overseas promoters, with grandiose results and limited detail.
The murder trial of Mrs Jane Smith was continued at the Darlinghurst Criminal Court. Witness Fanny Macdonald described February 1 events aboard the Talune including a rumoured sighting of a lady matching Miss Brown and Mrs Smith reportedly visiting cabins. The testimony covers alibis, movements on deck, and references to a dog’s death and a bottle of stout.
A conference of military commandants from six states met in Melbourne today led by Sir John Forrest to draft a comprehensive set of military regulations and compile data for a future Federal commandant. The group will discuss issuing a Federal Defence Year Book to cover the Defence Act, military and naval plans, service statistics, and other critical information, with private sessions and public decisions announced as appropriate. A second reading of the Defence Bill is planned for Tuesday week.
North Sydney municipal leaders urged the Sydney Harbor Trust to back a Government ferry linking Dawes Point and North Sydney. They argued private Ferries Limited cannot meet demand, requesting state action and potential service to Milsons Point, with talks on timetable and wharf improvements.
Workmen excavating near the Spit yesterday uncovered a human skull, two thigh bones, and several small bones buried where found, likely from long ago. Police in North Sydney have been notified of the discovery and believe the bones belong to an aboriginal person.
In a 4 furlong Welter at Rosebery Park Metalauoid edged Persecution by two lengths with Marmenta, Malula, Coogee and Lovet among others. Times listed include 12 seconds for the sprint and Evens against Metaltaid in a chaotic card.
Miss Jeanie Maynard produces Nurse at Theatre Royal in the Australian city for nine nights, backed by a strong company including Henry Luilley and Charlie Seguin, with Bit of Old Chesses as the curtain one act. Major M lserbey of Victoria notes Boer War heroism and unitary Greater Britain pride amid the touring production.
Elaborate luncheon event at Victoria Barracks honoring Morayshire troops returned from service. Guests included Premier John Lee, undersecretaries Crickett Walker and others. speeches praised Australian Bushmen and New South Wales volunteers for their war effort, with tribute to fallen soldiers and a call for continued unity under the Empire.
A long official roll lists returned service members from Australian and allied units. Included are names across ranks such as Corporals, Troopers, Sergeants, and Majors, with corps and units noted, covering Bushmen, Mounted Rifles, Infantry, and cavalry. The document preserves numerous named individuals and suggests a broad postwar acknowledgment page.
A long list of sergeants, corporals, troopers, and trumpeters from the 1st Australian Bushmen unit is recorded with numerous names including Goifrey George Gers, Richard Holmes, Clive Weston, Theodore Wits, William Monk, Arthur Brown, James Kennedy, and many others. The irregular OCR yields many garbled spellings and misreadings, but the roster clearly enumerates noncommissioned officers and privates, reflecting a wartime muster or service roll.
A transcribed interview with Mel Wise discusses the Rocks Resumptions and a letter in the Evening News referencing the case. Wise outlines three statements, notes about ownership and the January 1 claim, and mentions government challenges to a full disclosure while defending his position and potential connections to a property valued at C2280. He asserts no direct interest and hints at further investigation to identify involved individuals.
The Sydney Harbor Trust announces additional appointments across many departments and ships. Names listed include captains mates engineers surveyors and seamen with roles on several vessels and in the engineering and navigation branches.
An oblique narrative recalls World War era experiences and moral complexities. The narrator reflects on fatigue and resilience amid conflict, noting shifts in leadership, violence, and the human cost. Names, places, and dates are interwoven with fragmented memories and opinions on wartime conduct and aftermath.
Government Gazette details contracts for police uniform provision and delivery across multiple towns, naming suppliers and rates. It lists companies and wage terms, vehicles, and wartime style procurement notes, with references to uniform accoutrements and delivery schedules.
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