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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
6
A June 15 dispatch from London notes ongoing tensions in international trade and labor relations. The correspondent observes rising costs, shifting production, and employer responses amid capital pressures, with commentary on how export markets and domestic industries may be affected by policy and currency factors.
A garbled fragment indicates Canada’s stance in the UN London arena. It mentions acceptance of a policy by Mr. Oqnberlains and reactions from Anderiear deonowlsis and wid tdtesmen. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
Fragmentary wire service style notes claim Cobbe is surrounded near Garrere and Bolrotte while forces under Colonel Cubin converge on Galath. Reports place Beiudier-General Mauiing at Bal lyuintleie and mention Hubwing units, with unclear details from Sousilind state pan-reports.
Fragmentary report describes forces led by Brigadier-General Manung of Semali advancing through rough terrain. The movement involves the Army of the Ato Batis and aims to secure the Mines of the Wrist against opposing factions. No clear dates or outcomes are present in the legible text.
Text appears as fragmented OCR with garbled phrases about a treaty between Japan and China. Mentions commissioners, clauses, Manchuria, Pekin, and late 19th century tone but lacks clear facts or dates. No identifiable names beyond generic references.
The National Scouts in London faced disruption as British church authorities refused a communion ceremony for Scouts tied to the River Colony. The episode involved a heated dispute over reform movements and the folding of the Na- tusas, with local bishops resisting the gesture.
Fragment shows mention of Chinese laborers in mines with references to miners and regions. The readable portion hints at colonial or historical mining contexts and labor conditions described by a local chronicler.
Fragmentary text indicates an ordinance in the Orange River Colony authorizing a war loan to fund wartime measures. It references a legislative committee, a goal of 5,000,000 pounds, and a potential additional 50,000 fronds, with government collection on residents. Details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A brief notice lists scheduled mails and steamship departures. Mallacres at the GO to Eden tomorrow, Lin Westratta at 1 a.m. for Niumen and Ff, the Wares at 4 p.m. for Busvia and Sogratuye via Newcastle on the Crete, and Week Australia via Adelaide aboard cellibarra at 5.0 pen.
Local column highlights a well known storekeeper in Gieford, praising certain remedies and noting general business activity. Reports mention sales of fur goods and various tradespeople, with scattered remarks on remedies and trade practices.
The notice describes a cigarette brand with old fashioned phrasing urging careful selection and hand rolled tobacco, mentioning Carcat and Barmdeas in a promotional tone. The fragment implies a tobacco advertisement style typical of a late period newspaper clipping.
Reuters reports Queen Draga's position amid unrest in Servia. Disjointed wires describe French, Swiss, and Belgian links and a royal expenditure connected to Alexander, with unclear figures and disputed sources from various newspapers.
Reports claim a French cook at Belgrade palace attempted poisoning the King of Serbia. The monarch orders led to executions or suicides, while authorities pursue alleged plots against Queen Dragha and the Bulgarian prince Feidinend.
Official Belgrade account details a May plot to kill King Alexander and Queen Draga. Conspirators lured Karageorgevitch to Belgrade then executed the royal couple at a Belgrade restaurant, with attempted pleas for mercy rejected and the King and Queen later killed.
Fragmentary account describes conspirators watching for a siege and queen. Alamieer believes revolt stemmed from a marriage report. Firefighters opened a secret door as King Alesandee confronted officials. Queen Lraga Bath Kilts is mentioned with a shooting claim and unclear outcomes.
An officer of the General Star of the Borvian army, Colonel Ziyunoytteh, died by suicide in London on June 15. A letter from Yawarnitz King Alexander of the plot was found among Klog papers.
The Ruslan news reports calls for trial of the murderers of King Alexander and Queen Draga. It notes widespread anger as nations seek justice, with mentions of Geneva and various monarchs reacting to the deadly crime.
London dispatch reports the Czar emotionally reacting upon learning a tragedy, telling Count Lamedorf the Russian Foreign Minister that “This is our tant” and that Alexander should be better. The Porte and Sultan are visibly shocked, with Turkish newspapers ordered to emphasize mercy over the death of the King and Queen of Bervia.
A Belgrade meeting of senators and Chamber of Deputies favors restoring the 1888 monarchy under Prince Peter Karageorgevitel. The Provisional Government awaits further advice on power structure as talks continue.
The Reform Party leader Carruthers delivered a bold eve of parliament address in an ornate hall. He praised past Labour figures, attacked opponents, and urged unity while outlining a future Liberal reform program, praising Sir Henry Parkes and recalling a letter from him.
A lengthy speech condemns a Conservative led drive to maintain bread prices and debt, labeling it anti democratic. Speakers accuse the party of tampering with juries and free debate while promising honest legislation and broader reform. The crowd cheers and the gathering ends with thanks to the chairman.
The Bison of Gippstand addressed the Church Society on Monday, with remarks by Dr Poin and noted travel details of Bir Edmund Barton who left Melbourne by express train to return to Bydbey for about three weeks. A local committee report indicated the fund administration nears completion as a deputation from Paddington Council plans to meet the Weran sewer Board president Friday at 1 am about unmet quarters. Antanitate Council received Meg Mahony’s communication proposing funds for a nine police station erection, deemed suitable after a low invest year estimate.
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