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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
4
The article outlines the upheaval following the murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga, noting competing factions within Servia over succession. It details plans by Karageorgevices supporters and queen’s allies, the king’s autocratic rule, and regional tensions involving Austria-Hungary and Russia.
Fragmentary report suggests Austro Russian positions and Servian unrest threaten peace. Telegrams from London diplomats discuss Austrian troop movements and possible actions to restore order as Serb trouble deepens and Austrian Russian diplomacy tests a fragile Balkan settlement amid assassinations and intrigue.
A black eye case revealed a rare instance of racial affectation in which two countrymen of colour appeared before the magistrate. One was charged with assaulting the other. both agreed the act was in fun and forgave each other. The piece critiques community reactions and imagined broader social consequences.
In Parliament a sharp division over corn duties unfolds as Mr Chaplin backs an amendment to reduce or remove the tariff. The proposal, tied to agricultural welfare, faces heavy opposition with a 424 to 28 vote against. The scene hints at broader party fault lines and potential shifts on duties including tea.
Fragmentary report describes an inquiry into grievances at the Alfred Hospital. Two cases receive special focus including a form of pension or construction issue and a day labor dispute. Details remain unclear as the text is incomplete.
A government critic accuses the State of overreaching by ordering investigations into labour matters. The Public Service Board chair declines further action, noting adjournment while a Royal Commission report remains unreleased. The exchange signals possible government interference and calls for ensuring independent scrutiny.
A haphazard OCR style passage discusses a vath-making expert promising to supply broken hawkers at lower rates. It hints at negotiating travel expenses and freight, suggesting figures like £100 and £2600. The text laments delays and the chance of profit slipping away, imagining presents of influence and public attention.
A fragmented satirical piece mocks cultural clashes and divorce by pairing odd phrases with a narrator claiming Japan is more up to date. It references marriages, judges, and the phrase what they call jingo in Japan while contrasting Western habits with Japanese attitudes.
A scene in the street ends with a man found drunk and carrying a subscription list for the unemployed. He could not pay a donation marked 6s leaving questions about the reliability of fund collection and the fate of the money, while a second similar case failed to pay. The piece muses on charity, intoxication, and public trust in fundraising.
The Women’s Australian Natives Association held a meeting at Gaeta’s Hall last night with Mrs Sen presiding in place of President Lady Lee. Mrs Farrell served as secretary, Dr Mabel Grahas was elected adviser, and Mrs Jos dem urged recruitment and regular attendance while Mrs Parrett planned social and medical activities.
Fragmentary text from a historical paper shows garbled lines about a sultan and names like Wigdows and Gulia with distorted phrases. The legible parts mention an arrival by air from a distant place and scattered dialogue pieces that do not form a coherent story.
London reports a coup in Belgrade with Prince Karageorgevich proclaimed. Troops surround the palace at night and allegedly kill King Alexander and Queen Draga. Rumors of ministerial assassinations spread as the royal family’s circle is described as wiped out at court.
Fragmentary report describes a staged proclamation by the new premier M. Avekumuviten amid a conspiracy linked to King and Queen, with references to national security and public reaction. Names such as M. Kalterles and MS Protiich Snister of the Literior appear, while crowds cheer and government vows stability.
A dense historical sketch recounts Servia under Ottoman rule, its struggle for independence, and the dynastic power plays surrounding Karageorgevics and Obrenovics. It traces Karageorgevics rise, the murder of Prince Karageorge, and the subsequent royal upheavals shaping early 19th century Serbia and its path toward autonomy.
London dispatches discuss diplomatic opinions on the Servian crisis following Queen Draga's murder attempt and the succession issue. Prince Karageorgevitch, then in Geneva, is seen as the most probable king, with potential broad implications for regional stability.
London reports at 3 p.m. on June 11 that Austria may intervene, creating unexpected complications for Servia as Austrian troops likely prepare to act, stirring regional tension and prompting cautious reactions from allied powers.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions General Pavioviteh and General L. Petroviteh as a king’s aide and ministerial figures, with M. Velumir Te doroviten and an interser minister role. The text hints at military events and postwar dissolution or investigation, but remains unclear and fragmentary.
A party led by Bellamb Coal Company officials toured the Buller works. Steamers, a quay jetty, and a winding gear were seen as coworkers explained mining, washing, and coke production. Captain and Japanese consul attended with other officials during the visit.
The inquest into the death of Commander Philip Mortimer Williams, master of the River Hunter, concluded that he died from septicaemia after an accidental contact on the wharf. Eyewitness Jamies Macarthur and Donaldhie Thompson provided evidence about shipping sites and the incident. The jury held no one to blame.
A goods train narrowly escaped a tunnel near Geelong on Thursday morning when it collided with a horse truck at a level crossing. The truck was pushed through the tunnel length and telescoped, causing damage but not fatalities. Several passengers in the carriages were uninjured as crews halted the line for investigations and repairs.
Eskers report a noisy scene as groups of sufferers from a desert condition rally in Southam with a refrain about Dik and Pelam. The exact event and participants remain unclear in the garbled text.
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