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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR lists amounts in pounds such as 100,008 10004 and 100,704 with names including Thorton W Mallc and Wetherill. Mentions a local office, permanent allowance, and managerial roles.
The report outlines conditions for 6 percent cold bonds tied to Australian banking and colonial company issues. It notes maturity payments, instalment deposits, and expected premium. General Manager WENNIE of Hurldinas Sydney signs off on details about issue timing and market reception.
Obscured death notices and birth announcements list names such as Toney Sohnstorme and racer Bae tate staiy Grit ati Neto, with broken phrases and stray references to families. The fragmentary text hints at a May 14 date and community memorials or acknowledgments, but specifics are largely unreadable.
Tasmania opposes Federal clause 54 of the Post Omics Bill arguing it infringes state rights by regulating gambling and lotteries. Premier Lewis telegrams Barton and Drake condemning postal interference and urging laws stay with the state parliament. Tasmanian officials warn that sealed private correspondence should remain sacred from postal oversight.
A long discussion on Mr. Lewis’s Tasmania lottery proposal contrasts with State gambling tolerances. The piece notes betting shops, totalisators, and revenue roles while tracing historical parallels in Australia and the United States, warning against federal interference and highlighting parliamentary tensions.
The Sydney City Council has adopted bylaws to curb irrelevance and disorder in meetings. The changes grant the chair power to stop speeches and remove disruptors, aiming to regulate decorum while risking less colorful proceedings that entertained the public.
A board of railway experts appointed by the Railway Commissioners released its investigation into the Tempe derailment in February. The report supports the coroner’s jury finding that excessive speed contributed to the accident and criticizes the Class engine as unfitted for the work.
An expert board endorses the initial verdict that an excessive engine speed and poor permanent way caused the disaster. It notes cambered rails and down joints, while urging relaying of the line and improved maintenance to prevent future incidents. The report acknowledges public concern and calls for reform in railway administration and inquiry practices.
Government probes pension start dates payment cycles and qualifying ages under the new scheme. Applications are accepted anytime, with annual reviews and unclear totals of beneficiaries. some pensions begin after delays, with exceptions for physically unable individuals over 60. The 1938 census cited 28,185 South Water residents aged 60 or older, including 45 aged 95 to 99 and 10 percent over 100.
A heavy frost blankets the Randwick tracks as April Foal leads the fresh string in good form. Penpercoya covers six furlongs in fast time while Marton defeats Lachine over four miles. Recent Reign completes a long haul, and Yasue and Bene dick show strong work at six furlongs. Horace and Acctine stretch a mile, La Hogue circles at three pace. Alijnga demonstrates class over six furlongs and Prince Butler covers a mile in light work. Several others also run out.
Mr. Thomas Frederick Young, an employee, brought to the Evening News a skull unearthed near the Sra Instant while removing oil for the garded. The skull is in a rare stage of decay, with teeth still notable, suggesting a deep burial about fifty years ago. The relic was found in the yard near the homestead.
Miss Carrie Moore of the Floradara Company announced engagement to Mr Tyson. The event occurred Friday night at Her Majesty's with champagne, a diamond ring, and congratulations. Also notes a Royal Australian Arrival event, Fiji festival, and local court and land use discussions.
The report notes 17 000 Boers still at large in the Cape Colony. Major General Grace Hamilton captured 200 Boers between Vetrushure and the railway. In Parliament Mr A 4 Balfour discussed peace rumors and the ongoing military actions.
London June 14 Colonel J A K Mackay of the Imperial New South Wales Bushmen’s Contingent was welcomed by the Mayor and Corporation of Capetown at a formal reception yesterday in Capetown.
The King presented medals on Wednesday with Lieutenant Dempeoy and Surgeon Douglas of the Australian forces among those honored. The event in London highlighted courtesy and military service during a subdued ceremony with ongoing wartime effort.
London reports Bir David Barbour inquiry into Transvaal finances after war. The document outlines proposed taxation and revenue sources, mainly gold, estimates normal revenue around £2 000,000 with large deficits to cover Natal and Cape Colony repairs. It suggests abolition of the dynaralln monopoly and limiting annexed territory costs to prevent new burdens.
A brief note from Tondon dated June 14 at 2 pm details the Imperial Appellate Court and the misaligned legal formation affecting Canadian and national governance, mentioning Prancsanedian and Joutouliate roles in the proceedings.
In London at month end the conference of nine to ten men outlines plans for an Imperial Appeal Court. Included are Davik ATi ge Mintetwe for Canada, Justice Emerson of Newfoundland, Rose Ines QC, Attorney General of Cave Colony, W Ti. Murwom QC, Justine Hodgen Viewria, and WJ. Smit native of Writs Guiana. They will represent various Crown colonies.
London reports the Emprime Lodge of Preetacons celebrated the inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth with a banquet. Guests included Lord Hulspury the land Chancellor, Mr Justice Hodwest of Victoria, and prominent figures from Brisbane and South Australia. The speech featured remarks by Lord Hulabury.
London reports a suspected arson in an incinerary fire at a local property. Sr Cooper and others faced intimidation charges after the incident. The case involves an unlawful burning and a resulting police inquiry with potential prison terms for those involved.
Cable from London reports King Leopold objections to Belgian annexation plans in the Congo as premature to govern. In other news Mr Barrett and associates face trial in Australia with evidence from Smith manager and Mer Wilken Barrett on forgery charges. departure of company previously delayed.
Cable news digest from the Evening News highlights local briefs and editorials. Brief summaries touch on community events, weather notes, and short notices gathered from nearby towns.
Fragmented OCR text references London and various names, with unclear event details, dates, and places. The readable items mention politics, military or postal terms and a potential incident but lack coherent facts or outcomes.
Fragmentary dispatches from London dated June 1 discuss a royal inquiry, muster and maritime concerns, with mentions of the Marquis of Savile and an apparent meeting of appointed committees. Other lines reference Australian bowlers and a Victorian event, hinting at sport and international affairs in a jumbled report.
A mining blast near Nerang, in New South Wales, killed a man and left another worker dead after a charge detonated unexpectedly. The incident disrupted railway work and prompted authorities to halt blasting as investigations begin.
Fragmentary text mentions France and Europe with names and dates badly garbled. No clear event, person, organization, or outcome emerges from the readable portions. Likely a damaged news snippet or notice lacking coherent facts.
A garbled wartime dispatch from London reports confusion in troop positions and unit names. The text references a Thaisle wiones regiment and a Sit Metrae Lejaninn unit amid mentions of Pom-pomm and BAW Haib RK, with unclear references to command and location.
A garbled dispatch from London dated June 14 notes parliamentary secretary positions and various names. The text is fragmentary with several misspellings and unclear references, making it difficult to identify persons, places, or outcomes.
Fragmented ad describes rubies sat exvereate grees and silver diaplared gems. Mentions A Saunders as leading art jeweller with shop near Radway Station Sydney and Georgesitert. Historic tone hints at winter display and jewelry worth inspection.
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