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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
4
Fragmented notice lists births marriages and deaths including names and locations. Readers advised to consult church and graveyard records for full details and dates. The item references individuals in Newtown and nearby communities with scattered dates and initials.
A chaotic excerpt discusses federal finance, parliament allowances, and ministerial salaries amid calls for standardized pay. It notes proposals to adjust parliamentary remuneration and remarks by William M'Millan on ministerial versus speaker and president roles, with contention over how best to fund such pay.
The text surveys governance limits, foreign relations, and diplomatic capacity in a historical Australian federation context. It notes potential parallels to the 1871 Commune of Fairs, mentions ministerial roles, external affairs, and the cost of grand displays, questioning how Australia would fund and manage foreign policy and defense in a real conflict.
In a disputed campaign, Mr. O'Sullivan pledges to Queanbeyan he will not desert them and resists offers to stand in other constituencies. The Central Railway Station at Devonshire Street is criticized as nonreproductive, with officials noting it must prove worth beyond capital costs. O'Sullivan faces questions over crediting investment motives and local support.
Sir George Dibla, famed for skill with the lathe, is linked to a curious Australian wood gift to the Duke of Cornwall and York. In Parliament years ago, Sir Henry Parkes assailed the charmer as Dibla retorted with a tale of a woman’s cup carved by the same hand, a moment noted alongside Mary Foeken’s involvement.
The aged tradesman Sir Henry recalls his boyhood buyers and his skill as a craftsman. He notes a comment about George Dibbs and contrasts their trades, saying he is a tradesman and Dibbs a barrister.
A NSW deputation to the Board of Health discusses wine adulteration after Victoria reveals large-scale tampering with better class wines using salicylic acid. They fear imports under free trade may bring adulterated wine, urging stronger acts to protect local producers while acknowledging current law may suffice for locally produced wine.
A Ballurst court last week decided a Victorian divorce case that sparked questions about unreasonable motives for marriage. The husband sought freedom after his wife persistently refused to live with him. The wife admitted she hated him and could offer no other reason. She did not drink or abuse him, but growing dislike led to separation. The case prompts reflection on why marriages form and end.
In response to complaints, the Inspector-General of Police says temporary police strength reduction arose from two promotions and transfers. Fouhery’s letter remains on file and additional records will be filed as practicable. Two plain-clothes officers have been assigned to the Waverley sub-district.
A man clinging to a piling near Albion Wharf cried for help Tuesday evening. Police assisted the elderly man named John Hugh Gallagher from Pyrmont vicinity, after which he was taken to No 1 Police Station and given dry clothes before returning home.
Armidale council approved a memorial rotunda for returned soldiers at the central park and discussed increasing aldermen. Work on the Armidale Telephone Exchange began with pole erecting. Lambing in Berrigan district reached strong levels, with one station at 89 percent. Lt. Harold M’Intosh of Bathurst has ascended to captain and has a long Mounted Rifles service record. Queensland treasurer Cribb estimates federal coffers will not exceed the forecast by £1500, with potential cuts. Fifty years ago Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy was sworn in as Governor-General. Customs revenue in Sydney totaled £16738 with items listed. West Australian authorities warn against gambling, with enforcement against sweep tickets and totalisators. A Bathurst inquiry reveals legal limits on the federal capital site and Attorney General guidance on such advisory matters.
The trial of Mrs Jane Smith for the murder of Patrick Conway on the steamer Talune began at the Criminal Court Bar Ma ghurst before Justice Stephen and a twelve juror panel. Crown prosecutor Mr C G Wade led, with counsel Mr Mack for the defense. Witnesses described Conway’s body, items found aboard, and statements by witnesses including the Royal George Hotel staff and aboard crew.
Reports indicate the smallpox outbreak has been released from quarantine. Officials say health teams will continue monitoring, with several contingents deployed and multiple units scheduled for discharge on specific dates. Public health authorities emphasize vigilance and ongoing surveillance.
The Blayney slander case opened with Judge presiding and a jury of four to hear William Chad Stone versus Rev. Thome Parker Wesleyan Minister at Blayney. Testimony described alleged remarks in a morning session as the court adjourned before the address could finish.
The Bar d s ley v Bar d s ley divorce case unfolds with a twelve member jury and a reader in the employ at the Australia. The petitioner seeks dissolution of marriage from Marche Bartatey amid lengthy testimony and cross examinations. A Melbourne venue, legal counsel, and numerous named parties appear as the trial details shift through proceedings and courtroom discourse.
A garbled OCR passage presents a meandering, unreadable mix of names, places, and phrases. The text resembles a historical newspaper fragment with scattered references to people, locales, and events, but lacks coherent narrative or clear facts to summarize.
Fractured report covers a mix of events including a fatal or serious road incident involving Beibe Killed, commentary on waterworks, railway plans, and local council matters. The piece threads through May schedules, hotel meetings, and public works committee notes with numerous names and places interwoven.
An old advertisement touts Rome's Cole seated Eye Lotion as a universal remedy for eye ailments. It claims to soothe inflamed eyelids, weak eyes, conjunctivitis and related conditions, promising relief for various eye issues. Sold widely in stores and through merchants of the era.
The garbled text lists various proper nouns and places including Sydney and Adelaide, with broken phrases about a workshop, a display, and possible references to a lender, a railway mention, and a designer. It reads like an OCR fragment from a historical page, offering no coherent event or narrative.
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