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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
5
An eyewitness report describes the aging resident John Brown, aged about 115, at Liverpool Asylum. Doctors and attendants note his hearing loss, limited memory for words, and fragile but resilient health as he endures daily routines and a celebratory photo session with fellow centenarians.
An asylum record details John Brown and John M lntyre, both centenarians, with Brown admitted in 1889 aged about 101. Officials note his clean habits, memory lapses, and a request to confirm his birth in 1787. The report covers health, marriage status, and the governor's involvement in care decisions.
Dr Dill Macky at the Wesley Diocesan centenary argues the Reformation in Europe yielded only a temporary impact on the Church of England. He contends Protestantism created a better doctrinal system but failed to maintain religious power by seeking political supremacy.
A party of six men including Howard Bixbon and William Price hired a fishing hailing boat near Sans Souci and sailed toward Towra Point. A squall capsized the vessel, leaving Price to swim ashore where he collapsed after 100 yards. The others were rescued by Mr Powers an oyster lodge keeper after an hour and a half. Price, about 25, left a widow and child. Mrs Dat was found Sunday near Kurnell Wharf. Water police began inquiries into the tragedy.
Early Sunday residents near the Macquarie Lighthouse at Soul Head heard a loud crash as rock about 200 tons loosened from cliffs and tumbled to the base. A 40 ft drop left huge broken boulders while the upper cliff remained intact. The NSW works minister planned 200000 gallons of water daily for Broken Hill, with Stephens Creek Reservoir nearing depletion amid fears of famine. Mrs. EC Crackmell, widow of Col Franknell, died aged 79. funeral held at Waverley Cemetery on Saturday.
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