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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
8
Mining notes from Formosa and Australian districts report widespread gold and ore prospecting. Varying yields from creeks and shafts at Formosa, Kokumin Shimbun notes, while Australian sites near Wyalong, Wyaldhar, and Buddby Gawry show new reef discoveries and ongoing machinery removals, with multiple parties pursuing treatment and extraction.
Prospective stud sheep sale in Sydney expected to exceed last year with Tasmanian crossbred and Shropshire lines noted for quality. Monday opening at Coldsbrough Mort venue by Coldsbrough Mort and Co, Tuesday and Wednesday consignments from New South Wales and Victoria, highlighting Vermont, Leicester, Romney Marsh and other breeds. Sale features include thorough selection from Tasmanian herds and strong demand for hardy prolific types from New Zealand.
Reports from surrounding localities describe crop conditions improving after initial winter storms. Grazing areas face grass scarcity driving experimentation with grazing and irrigation. Engines introduced on farms boost fodder and hay yields, with favorable results expected across districts.
Fragmentary OCR notice describes a cough remedy product with poor legibility and uncertain branding. The readable portion references a sales item from a tall shop or vendor, but key names and locations are missing, leaving only vague promotional language.
The Tivoli Theatre hosted Rudino in a unique act praised as unmatched in spectacle with a vivid New York Harbour tableau and an aerial performance. Frederick Mullen and Mike Molly Filler performed a one set comedy A Desperate Pal. A violin recital by B Stevenson at Centenary Hall featured strong support from Miss Maud Fitz-Stusha and others. Local concerts and plays at the Queen's Hall and Lyceum Theatre drew large, appreciative crowds with notable performers and elaborate stage design.
A descriptive note praises a local entertainment featuring Kuban conducted trio of pieces including Albern Adagio and Goberno. Contributions from C. Jeffeott and Wilak Thompson are highlighted with readings and clever Nighttime sketches by D Atillo Rubko, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained.
The Japanese squadron sailed from Sydney Harbour after a brief stay, saluting the British flagship as it departed. Rear-Admiral Kumimura delivered a formal toast to New South Wales and the people of Sydney, praising the warm hospitality and noting mixed receptions from inland stations.
Report describes the Corpus Christi celebration at Manly in Sydney with about 6000 attendees. A royal procession led by Cardinal Moran and numerous dignitaries passed through the grounds, with banners, altars, and ceremonial displays creating a notable pageant.
John Lambert, 54, once living in a Folly Paint camp, attempted suicide early Sunday. Found bleeding with multiple wounds on wrists and body, specialist care after police moved him to the local hospital. Condition stated as critical.
A Sunday morning fire at the Cajon Steamship Company offices in Wellington New Zealand damaged the Wooten section of the building. Insurance on the building is £4 and stock losses are around £5,000. The incident appears linked to a broader scene of violence and chaos described in local reports.
A fragmented reader letter questions wartime policy and labour pay in Darling and Darling Inland. It criticizes wage reductions for carriers, calls for fair advance payments, and rebukes foreign influence while urging patriotic education and national spirit. The piece cites arbitration court discussion and references Australian wartime sentiments.
A Sunday fire discovered by a constable damaged three city shops and a grower’s shop dwelling at 244 Ellabethatrest City. Ard Amelie O’Brien and family escaped in night attire as roofs and interiors suffered heavy destruction with crews fighting to control the blaze. Watches were saved, but several rooms and a shop contents were ruined. The Mohr family property at 5 Powells-arrost was also affected with water damage and minor effects saved. The fire’s cause remains unknown.
Afterw Yottell sunted and ween played at Brunapick Melbourne on Saturday between the total and Wishmond sews visiting players were doned with blue metal The Richmond captain was stared about the head and face Result 1 0
A Chinaman named Hong Man Toy, a tripe vendor living in Wes ford Street Sydney, was found dead on a railway line near Shashield Tailway Battalion after a late night incident. George Mallows discovered the body with head injuries, death deemed instantaneous. The body was removed to Condart Police Station as investigators search for clues and possible motive.
Richard John Curfgan faced a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm on William Towns at Yalgoy on February 12 by allegedly sending an explosive bomb near a post office. The Port W.A. jury returned a not guilty verdict and the accused was discharged amid a crowd’s reaction.
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