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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text recalls Cilbey’s Silverstream Schnapps, wartime dispatches, and imperial notices. It mixes royal warrant phrasing with troop movements near Pretoria and Krugersdorp, the Boxer Rebellion reports, naval actions, and Lord Kitchener’s campaigns, interwoven with political commentary on Australian Federation finances and expenses.
The article discusses federation debates in Parliament of New South Wales, referencing Sir William Lyne, the British Secretary of State, and the proposed amendment. It covers the balance of power between colonial and Commonwealth authorities, the Privy Council appeal path, and public opinion favoring clear rights of appeal from Australian courts to the Privy Council.
Fragmentary report describes actions abroad related to the Transvaal War, including damage to a telegraph wire at Lord Roberts’s Pretoria headquarters and disrupted communications between Pretoria and Capetown. Details unclear due to garbled OCR. events referenced as occurring yesterday with mentions of forces and reconnaissance losses.
Fragmented report notes Hew South Wales self esteem wounded by parliamentary fray. Premier questions Mr Barton's intentions as London debate rages over his possible return and the federal government’s handling of the crisis.
A rural community debates the barbaric practice of pelting departing couples with rice or sticks at weddings. Illustrative accounts describe wet messes ruining gowns and ensuing litigation, with critics calling the custom obsolete and harmful. Proponents argue tradition, but many say it provokes quarrels and danger.
In a heated Legislative Assembly session in New South Wales, Mr Chamberlain faced warnings as Fremantle was discussed as a port for mail steamers. Postmaster-Generals warned ships exceeding contracts by an hour could face penalties, amid frustrations over delays hitting Melbourne Sydney and other colonies. The Imperial Government hinted at bearing special return costs, while regional delays and policy tensions sparked cross colony tensions and calls for caution.
Trooper English of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry is named in dispatches for bravery by Trooper IG Ward under Lieutenant-Colonel Knight. Ward notes English, known as Paddy Ingliah, as a hero and popular police officer and athlete attached to the Pariinghurnt patrols.
A court heard allegations against Themex Peters 70 describing Braxiex and Fala Park Hay as the site of a property deal. She faced charges of using false representation to claim ownership of Fala Park and a £40 000 purchase aided by cheques, with evidence from Walter Forsythe Lawry and bank managers. The accused was committed for trial on the charges.
Detectives seek help to identify a man described as posing as a government railway employee to invite victims to custody. He allegedly offered to pay money into a bank and then requested funds for a supposed minor expense, using false tickets and slips to obtain small sums. Police urge anyone with similar visits to contact the Detective Office.
At Central Police Court on Thursday two men William Prosser aged 29 and John Hall aged 27 were charged with breaking and entering the shop of William Barnes and Sons on Elizabeth Street and stealing twelve pairs of boots valued at £4 on June 14. Constable Priddle testified to observing the pair with boots and a bag. Prosser claimed someone else supplied the items before being arrested and remanded for trial at the Quarter Sessions.
In Retford v Bourne a slander suit by David Horford of Redfern against William Bourne of Byothreest Annandale sought £26 for alleged defaming statements. The judge ruled the words were privileged and uttered with malice, finding for the defendant.
A 29 month old child Willlie Overpad was fatally struck in Cathcart near Bombala on Thursday in the presence of his father. In Sydney, the Abrury fund aims to raise about £8. Elly Pryon, 9%, a Redfern scene, and a court case involves Mary Davison of Redfern Street. A Wickham council motion opposes the Newcastle sewerage extension, warning impact on harbor users. An elderly man, Joseph Wood, died in an election near Warren after years in the Western district.
The Daily Mail reports Admiralty plans to sink Belle Isle in waters off Selsey Bill for armor piercing tests. A Channel Squadron gunnery exercise will use wooden mock crews and targets to study hull and armor performance with 12 inch to smaller calibers. Observers will record wreckage and photography for a formal Admiralty report.
Mr Waisen the Central Telephone Exchange Sydney manager applies for leave starting July 1. P W Whysill Armidale post and telegraph master, will act as manager at Broken Hill. Whysill has an excellent telegraph and electrical record, previously at Broken Hill and Armidale.
The Clark Howie entertainments marked the third anniversary of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee with lively acts. Rev Chas Clark drew praise for pieces like Becky Sharp and the 42000 note, while Mrs Howie’s rich tones and selections such as O Divine Redeemer captivated the crowd. Tomorrow Mr Clark will deliver an oration on St Pauls Cathedral and the Queen Empresss Diamond Jubilee with illustrated views.
An April report notes Annie Hennessey, 35, of Darling Street, Darling ton, was admitted to Prince Alfred Hospital after being struck by an electric tram in George Street West near St Benedict's Church. The driver acted quickly to avoid further harm. The item also mentions several other items: Victorian Parliament meets on Wednesday, New Zealand Parliament opened, estate valued at £82,942 to be divided for widow and heirs, Frederick Joseph Robinson fined for possession of stolen goods, Ballarat cutter caught outside Bunbury Harbor with no casualties, Beak Chambers purchase by National Trustees and Executor Agency, Willfred Chadwick injured while chopping weed, Redfern Court proceedings, and a charity meeting for Indian Famine Fund.
Readers describe Hose’s Eye Lotion as a remarkable modern discovery claimed to cure weak eyes and spell injuries. The ad touts peppermint cure and mentions a chemistry-based formula, with dramatic assurances of benefits and notable product guardianship.
The Town and Country Journal reports numerous items from Sydney and region: railway openings anticipated by April, storms of activity in politics law and transport, ferry moves to Darling Harbor, trades disputes, and various local incidents. It mentions labor concerns, inspections, and public works, plus social events and notable visits.
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