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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
6
The Evening News summarizes cable service items and brief updates. Readers receive concise notes on programming, outages, and notices affecting subscribers, with emphasis on local impacts and consumer guidance.
London reports from June 97 that Attorney-General Hon. 7 Qysham opposed suspending the Cape Constitution during a Cape Town session. The speaker later argued the move would brand the colony with rebellion as 2 per cent of the white population were rebels, while most opposed to upheaval.
A June 17 message from Laxdos describes a widespread plan of campaign to Tre ford amid confusion at 227 pm. The note supports Mr T. W. Mussel MP for Tyeme in pushing compulsory measures for landlords toward tenants. The text notes opposition to the campaign and hints at a broader mobilisation within the Falialien faction against Deon and related conflicts.
Report from London notes an anti Polish address by the German Emperor at Marienburg intensifying tensions in East Prussia and Kowlog region. The speech boosts Fan Flagen sentiment and provokes stronger reaction among Russian and Austrian Slavs.
In London smallpox epidemic cases remain low with about a dozen new daily patients. hospital census now 90. In Venezuela the revolution advances to Caracas but is repulsed at La Guerra, the port and capital.
Fiji reports that Ceri Ipsiae is appointed Attorney General succeeding the vacant post. The dispatch notes ceremonial preparations for national celebrations, upcoming arrivals of ships and a Canadian-Australian steamer service between Australia and Vancouver via Brisbane, Sydney, and Honolulu. The Miowerg vessel sails from Vancouver to Australia under Captain Hemming. The Lion Company is represented in Australia.
The District Court heard charges of making false returns of income against Saul Joehue of the well-known Joshua Brothers firm. The hearing concluded with a conviction and a £50 fine. William Bryant House of the Tayanon Department was referenced in the proceedings.
On Wednesday afternoon the Attorney General and judges met Sir Frederick Darley, Chief Justice of New South Wales, upon his arrival in Brisbane. The party traveled by river to the government yacht Le entery fait and held a quiet reunion aboard.
Shortly before noon yesterday fire brigades attended a blaze at the residence of Mr G Crawles in Drummoyne. The fire damaged a break room and roof while most of the house and furniture were damaged by heat smoke and water. The Mercantile Mutual Office insured the property.
A large deputation from Redfern Welghco Alexandria and Darlington met the Minister for Works to press a tram line along Regent Street from George Street West. Led by O Cannan and supported by Anderson Sullivan and Meagher, the plan aims to serve a dense population and link George Street and Bovany systems. The minister warned no promises without Parliament funding but favored metropolitan tram expansion as a profitable state investment.
Wednesday afternoon at the Cie Police Court Middleton Turner River was ordered to pay £5 or serve a month in jail for harboring and assault near Hunter Street. Two minor charges were mentioned as well as a public order incident involving a man with minor injuries.
The Legislative Assembly heard a report on a February 1900 letter by J C Le Fitzpatrick endorsing judicial appointments. Police inquiries followed, detailing allegations of impropriety, unseemly character, and bankrupt status regarding two brothers tied to the bench. One resignation and withdrawals occurred as scrutiny intensified.
A chaotic council session sees Heath residents pressing Waterloo aldermen to allow rat reception at the chambers. A crucial vote on garden removal and space reforms is recapped, with officials urging government action amid concerns over public health and space constraints.
Dester Jewett Wedd, a sailor, testified at Water Court that money was stolen from him Tuesday night in the city. Sailors Thomas Connelly and Patrick M Mahon, both Englishmen aged 24 and 32, were charged with diving the money amounting to £3 10s. After testimony, the magistrate sent them to prison for three months hard labour. Three pounds were recovered.
Plaintiff Peter King sues Lom'the Kouri Timber Company for £1000 damages claiming negligence led to a December accident. He says he was employed by the defendant at will removing sawdust and janitorial work when a gearing incident caused severe injuries. The company contends no negligence and that the plaintiff was not a Workman under the Employers Liability Act. A non-suit was granted at trial.
The Narrabeen on its 61st Massy voyage left Sydvey at 6 20 am yesterday. Off Port Deulan a cedar skiff was found aboard showing the craft had been used last night by someone seeking BlackBan.
In bankruptcy matters the court adjourned examinations of Roderick C McConnell and Themes Heary Williams to later dates. Adjournments affected Arthur Haldisk and others. voluntary sequestrations noted for Leule Kasner and James Lawson trading as Kanaar and Lawson at Moseile Balmain with tied to manufacturing, while public notices and official acts referenced.
The judge delivered a nuanced ruling on desertion and time requirements for divorce petitions. He noted three years of desertion were not strictly necessary for judicial separation, but as two years of desertion could support a decree, the parties remained in an unsatisfactory state. He rejected adding alimony terms to the decree and emphasized liberal Matrimonial laws creating room for reform, with possible judicial separation rather than outright dissolution.
Charles Wilson alias Ruse and others were charged with forging a cheque for £6 16s 2d drawn on National Bank of Australasia. Evidence showed the suspect presented the cheque at Anthony Hordern and Son for payment of tea and received the balance, amid allegations the bank transfers and signatures were faked. Wilson pleaded not guilty and was committed to the quarter sessions for trial.
Labourer Alexander Mackenzie offered to help Samuel Paltie by carrying a sailor’s kit. Paltie left the kit with him. Mackenzie disappeared with the bag and its contents. He admitted wrong but claimed no theft, was sent to Water Police Court and sentenced to one month of hard labour.
Melbourne session notes heated debate over the Temporary Supply Bill £444,882 and defence remuneration schemes. Critics assail New Hebrides contract and officer retirement, while arrangements for Governor General expenses and federal offices face scrutiny. House members discuss patronage, naval and military promotions, and the electoral bill amid adjournment. a military demonstration is planned for Corcastrian Day.
Adelaide dominates South Australian wheat and fodder markets as prices edge up and large parcels trade. Trade flows uplift Sydney and Melbourne demands with New South Wales river trade facing competition. drought impacts link to barley and oats and eggs face rising supplies.
A fragmented list shows various bean and poultry items with prices and weights. Names like Reese and Ha appear among prices such as 64 per unit, with references to fowl and turkey products.
A fragmented prices page lists oranges mandarins and Queensland Fiji fruit scarce. Pears Tasmanian small 65 per case. Bananas Queensland 38 10 per bunch. Pineapples Queensland common 6d to 10s per case. Granges and Navel oranges prices shown with per unit or per case figures. Lemons and passion fruit priced per unit or half-case as typical of fresh fruit notices.
At Belmore Markets vegetable supply was heavy for rural and Melbourne produce though demand stayed brisk. Cabbages and vegetable marrows sold stronger. turnips and carrots traded lower. Prices for herbs and a wide range of greens were listed with per-dozen and per-quarter valuations, including early varieties and Victorian kidney potatoes.
A historical forage sale record lists prices and items including hay and straw. It mentions buyers and sellers such as J. Aitken Lyndhurst Vulllart and Walker and Sons, with figures in shillings per unit and notes on quality and quantities for 1945 trade at Kelso Mudgee and other locations.
The report notes firm markets and strong demand for wool with unusually large winter stocks and continuing high prices. It lists available quantities for forthcoming wool sales, including heliovér and bought-in lots, with 17,300 pounds estimated value and portions already directed to Yorkshire, reflecting continued emphasis on sale quantities and pricing.
Brisbane report notes two state MPs dying this morning. Samuel Grimes long served as Chairman of Committees in the Assembly and died after a paralytic stroke. Heath, former elector for Maryborough, also died yesterday amid health issues.
The Legislative Assembly met at 15 a.m. yesterday with the Speaker and officers, and several members, presenting the Governor with the Address in Reply. After resumption, the Speaker read the Governor’s reply, which was couched in the usual terms and thanks for loyalty. The Council then met at 4:80 and proceeded with business.
The water board report shows two million inspections in the first half week and twenty six hundred house to house visits last week. Leaks were found and notices to repair issued for leaking plates. The board plans a new fee for service after long habit of unpaid routine inspections.
At Liverpool Courthouse the land board approved a 10s per acre conditional purchase for Adament acres and confirmed W T Carey for a 24 acre homestead. Bellett’s 6 acres and Sullivan’s 1495 acres received specific annual values. Forfeiture or reversal was recommended for Barnsley and Dowahd homestead selections.
Fragmented OCR note describes a journey from South Africa to Australis via Lowe fon fear. Mentions a Latent performance and a speaker Joe, with unclear names and dates. Contains numerous garbled terms and nonsensical phrases.
A heavily garbled market note outlines share activity and prices across London and Sydney brokers. It references equities such as Cosmopolitans, Great Fingal, and Mount Lyell related items, with scattered figures and columned listings, alongside vague notes on ore and mine operations and a copper project commentary. The text mentions corporate movement, share prices, and mining-related terms, but many items are unclear or partially distorted.
A mixed summary of sailing movements and ceremonial departures detailing ships including Lintra Guundworth and Minnera, with notes on Governor General’s travel from Melbourne to Brisbane. Mentions departure times, embarkation dates, and gun salutes, plus accompanying guard of honour arrangements and public notices of arrivals.
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