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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
5
The Jewish Chronicle reports on the horrors of the Kishinen attacks and a royal debate over granting broader rights for Jews. The Jewish Chronicle is the official organ of the Jewish community, reflecting concerns of English-speaking Hebrews worldwide.
The revolution in Servia reports King Alexander shot in the throat and Queen Draga slain during an attack at the palace. The couple were secretly buried in the Abrenogikh family vault in St Mark's Cemetery, Belgrade, after a dawn assault that also wounded a sister and two nephews of Queen Draga.
Fragmentary report notes Austrian measures on the Danube amid river patrols and torpedo risks. Mentions Vienna, Belgrade, and Asia minor actors in a wartime context with cautious patrols and surveillance.
London reports a detainee named Charlee Alfred Pers Gardearr charged in a Cape Colony abduction case. He allegedly aided a young woman and attempted to persuade her to accompany him to a ship bound for the Cape, but she refused and notified a steward before escape. Police hold Gardener awaiting arrival of foreign authorities.
A coroner in Sewcastle held a magisterial inquiry into the death of a three month old baby found near Ironbark Bridge. The infant’s body showed bruising and a cloth bound head, with a blue metal fragment tied to its limbs. Witnesses described the baby being delivered to Mrs Jeffries’ house and treated with rectors, but the child died from brain hemorrhage due to violence. The coroner ruled death by injuries from violence but no evidence identified the perpetrator or motive.
A 24 year old clerk named Oscar Reiss collapsed under chloroform during a tooth extraction in the room of Mr. Sicklemore at Leanceston Tasmania. The incident is reported amid broader debates on national debt and population trends discussed by Sir Jay Graham in Bathurat, noting a country with rising debt and stagnant growth faces crisis, which the Seo Government allegedly ignores.
In a divorce proceeding before Mr Justice Strapson today Dorothy Mackay formerly Hall petitioned for dissolution of marriage with James Clupe Mackay on grounds of drunkenness non support and cruelty. The August 1855 Wollongong marriage is cited with evidence of repeated drunken behavior neglect and verbal abuse including accusations of infidelity and threats. She described periods of poverty and hardship with limited funds and fear for her children and alleged continued intoxication and absence from home even after leaving work as a wharf labourer. The case notes distress over support and mistreatment and seeks relief on grounds of cruelty and misbehaviour.
A petition for divorce was dismissed after pleas and appearances, with respondent and co respondent answering and entering appearances. The court ordered the petition to stand over and instructed the petitioner to pay the respondent and co respondent's costs.
A convoluted tale unfolds as Averriion Power formerly Porrit of Tarenon seeks a divorce from Daniel Power after a troubled relationship begun at a Wesleyan rites ceremony. The estrangement traces back to a hotel stay and promises of marriage, with reports of separations and a decree granted on the first of the month, navigable in three months.
A petition for marital separation was granted by Justice Walker after a trial in which Clara Touise Jesse formerly Morando testified to adultery allegations against George Arthur Jesse, a truck driver, with a woman named Florrie. The judge found the respondent at fault and ordered alimony and custody of the couple's only child.
John Regan, 22, wackamith, charged at Water Police Court with attempting to rob Willam Ferguson. Prosecutor says Regan, a gardener from Callaroy, attacked after requesting money in a Woolloomooloo hotel cab. Constables testified to the struggle and cries of Dont kill me. Accused remanded.
Tomorrow the steamer Australian will depart Sydney for Manila China and Japan. She carries frozen mutton lami beet pork milk butter and vegetables for Maula Mongkong fodder chal Bay ran ecc flax and Stearine soap for Hong Kong. Potatoes and other cargo destined for Mavila and Por Darwin. About 20 Chinese from New Zealand and 69 from Melbourne and Sydney travel as saloon passengers back to the Plowery Land.
The Governor General and Lady Tennyson, with Lord Negill, left Sydney for Adelaide by express train Sunday night. They will attend two balls in their honor Tuesday night and Wednesday Lord Tennyson will dine with the South Australian Ministry. On Friday the Governor General will receive in Melbourne the Address in Reply from the Federal Parliament and will return to Byrne.
Temora reports a bold overnight burglary at Jol Meagher and Company. Thieves blew a safe and looted cash, gold, and valuables across multiple premises including Mr Buller’s stores Man Sing general store and Mr Lewis’s drapery, with dynamite used on the safe door and a 2 a.m. watchman alert. Damaged doors and torn woodwork marked the scene. detectives traced a single clue to a German suspect.
Industry updates report activity at Lithgow and surrounding plants. Shipments of fire bricks arrive for steel furnace repair in Sydney with works to start within a week. Thornley cautions no sharp production gains until end of financial year while government cost cuts bite. Sip Will and the nit tle mill restart, and copper works sustain steady output amid repairs and wage concerns.
The Minister for Works schedules a series of deputations to be heard during the week. Notable items include discussions on the Wellneelay area, the Liverpool Council sensitive matters, and the improve river works. Delegations will be led by several MLAs including Mr Anthony Gridth and Mr RK Moxtum, with meetings at noon and in the afternoon at various locations such as Pearce's Quarry and Parramatta.
Ir John Sen named governor in South Australia with a congratulatory message from Cook. The reply mentions Mary Thiele Toried Leleurans and plans for travel to Brisbane and Sydney, outlining expected duties and a personal visit.
A confusing report describes a break in during an absence at a residence where cash was stolen. The intruder reportedly gained entry through a window and took an amount of cash, with details unclear due to garbled OCR. Authorities are reviewing the incident.
A man mistakenly joined a line of prisoners at the Central Police Court as an extra inmate. He had been arrested for drunkenness on Saturday night but released, and entered the dock with others by misreading the lineup. The constable noted the error and an investigation was opened.
A ruddy faced man at Central Police Court claimed he was as full as a new laid egg after being drunk yesterday. He joked about paying a flag and drew laughter from bystanders. An accompanying report notes a separate incident where 600 in deposit receipts and gold were found hidden on an old man named Fowler who was later admitted to Creewick Hospital.
A long excerpt notes unusual activity at Keular Qiay with two mail steamers, the Ca pudian-Awatratian 313 Miowent and the Gorame Cuusjung's Sou te, sailing to Vancouver Via porta and Sax Pranclsy via the meus porta. It mentions excursionists, Rocky Mountains interest, Australia Canada trade, and details on cargo including canned meat, grass seed, and harvester machinery, alongside a variety of ship and route notes and market observations.
The case features Mabel Ward declaring that Abraham Abrahams stole a sum of five shillings from her while she taught music in Town of Wiles. The discourse covers alleged room intrusion, subterfuge, and reputational damage amid a series of accusations and courtroom questioning.
Joseph Abbott of the firm Gotenbrough Mort and Company died this morning at Nis Tecitence Ivanhow Croydon Avenue Croydon. He was about 60 8 years old and long associated with Mort and Company from boyhood. He served in the Legislative Assembly representing Newtowns, was a staunch supporter of the party allied with Sir Henry Parkes, and recently became a director of the AMSP and held other directorships including the Royal Exchange and Waratah Coat Company. Funeral arrangements call for interment at the Necropole tomorrow at 9 am.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pies and a mysterious RTE event with unclear details. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable to establish a concrete news item.
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple prosecutions and odd events connected to a place likely Holling, with scattered proper nouns and dates. The readable bits suggest legal actions, individuals, and a July date, but many names and terms are garbled, limiting precise reconstruction. The item appears as a damaged notice or column summary noting investigations and court activity.
Fragmented OCR text describes a street collision with damages awarded. The piece references a hearing or legal proceedings, mentions street names and participants, and hints at court action or settlement. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled text.
fragmentary OCR text shows mixed foreign or garbled words and names without coherent event details or dates, preventing factual summarization of a specific person, place, or action. No verifiable entities or outcomes emerge to form a concise news item.
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