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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary obituary and life events note Avery family members, including a daughter, husband and wife, and mentions of extended kin. The text references names like Vickie, Clea Bekbeallw, and Anne, with scattered dates and locations suggesting a local notice page filled with births marriages and deaths.
Reports from telegrams indicate King Raward suffers a lumbar attack while England celebrates the upcoming coronation. Sources say His Majesty is currently progressing well and observers hope for a full recovery as public interest remains high.
In a discouraging note, Judge Cohen warned of many cases piling up as he addressed an application likely to be heard only at the earliest next year. The court noted a rising tendency for residents to seek legal remedy over uncertain rain-related losses, delaying personal dispute resolutions.
The gathering at Sydney Seamen's Mission celebrated the Navy and the church with Merchant Jack presiding. Prominent figures including two admirals and various civic leaders listened as he praised seafaring workers while urging proper, rational support for maritime charities and the Seamen's Mission.
Eight months of water scarcity at Prospect Reservoir prompts warnings to households against luxuries. The Water and Sewerage Board president takes to a water cart urging condonation of short-sighted policy. Garrard and other officials face ultimatums as dissent grows over supply management and consumer charges.
A fragment reports a London eruption event on a Saturday morning at 9 25 am with unclear name references and timing details. The copy is incomplete but notes an incident described as an eruption and mentions location and time. Further readable details are unavailable in the provided text.
A fragmented report notes tremors affecting Sicily with scattered details on locations and times. The text references disruptions and ongoing responses, naming places and individuals involved in emergency measures.
The Bisley team posted a strong showing in a youth competition at Hisley. Notable performances came from Aaland and Di as the squad edged rivals in a decisive display of skill and teamwork.
A scrambled OCR snippet mentions athletics and a local meet with references to teams and timing. Readable items point to competitive events and results pending clarification from complete text, with names and places largely obscured.
The Arbitration Court has begun operation amid controversy over the Industrial Disputes Arbitration Act. Critics warned it would split employers and employees into opposing camps and delay justice, while early disputes already surface despite limited operation.
A Victorian era style report describes railway commissioners discussing electric traction and urban improvement plans including parks and recreation spaces. It mentions London Glasgow and Birmingham, plus a National Art Gallery trustee wives portrait subscription led by Mr J Longstall and Mayor figures. The piece notes public meetings, committees, and a charity effort to obtain Queen Victoria portrait funding.
A large Banco Court crowd witnessed Matthew Henry Stephen sworn as Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The ceremony featured judges in full regalia, Attorney General Bob Wise delivering congratulatory remarks, and expressions of support from the Bar, with hopes for a steady tenure and continued collaboration between the bench and profession.
Lovers of the planoforte may hear Mr Barron Morley in the Centenary Hall tonight. Morley impressed on his first appearance and will play Beethoven's Waldstein Sonatas and several short works. Sydney soprano Mina Badith Kise joins for selections while Gerard Vollmer and others perform various pieces.
George William Smith, 41, charged with marrying Mary Ann Heine on March 5, while Heine’s husband Charles Robert Blue was alive. Darlinghurst witness details place, arrest at Darlinghurst Courthouse, with Heine admitting a prior marriage and Smith denying knowledge of Heine. Evidence includes Heine’s account, a contested marriage, and surrounding testimony about Smith’s actions and intent.
Justice A M Bimpawny delivered judgment on a case concerning a petition by Nell Nelson and other parties. The judge noted new medical and financial evidence, indicated the applicant’s incapacity, and discussed potential outcomes including commitment to hospital or appeal to the Full Court. The decision addressed the admissibility of late evidence and whether further examination was required.
A chaotic jumble reports customs revenue in New South Wales, earthquake tremors near Hawker and Sam Sumbalis, a misattributed signature for a tramway letter by Alfred Saddington, a fall and skull fracture at the War Rigall Club, and a steam boat incident near Bellinger Heads. It notes a fire destroying a cottage near Baill, a kitchen fire causing clothing to ignite, a drowning death in a river, and various police court items including theft, drunkenness, and driving offenses with brief outcomes.
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