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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
3
A fragment from a late edition references a schedule for Monday to Friday and Saturday with times 3 80 PM early and 545 PM late sporting events, noting a special feature and a large figure 42 0001.
Jahur Hart licensee of the Grand View Hotel Paddington appeared in Darlinghurst Appeal Court to challenge a Licensing Bench assessment of his property. Counsel for respondent agreed to reduce the assessment to 248 pounds without costs. appellant sought refund of 45 pound fee paid on the previous higher assessment. Judge Backhouse ordered a ruling.
An elderly Chinese opera patron Yip Poon collapsed and died at the new Chinese Theatre in Elisabeth Street near Campbell Street after watching a performance. He was taken to Sydney Hospital and pronounced extinct. The coroner dispensed with an inquest. Also notes a ship Norfolk towed into Premantic, a meeting at Forbes, and remarks on Australia’s potential by Bick Marry Rawson, plus a scientific remedy advertisement by Dr Shildon offering a dye.
A ragged death and memorial section lists memories for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and wives. Several obituaries note departed relatives with sentiments from children and spouses. Names include Jane E and Henry Cobb, with dates and family ties implied.
The article laments state reliance on private effort for care of incurables and the aged, urging Premier Carruthers to address asylum funding and reform. It notes past premiers’ inaction, calls for humane government responsibility, and cites Parramatta and other sites as examples of unsuitable facilities. It underscores the need to improve administration, site selection, and construction of proper buildings for the afflicted.
A garbled report discusses crowding of inmates and the need to segregate the incurables. It proposes sites for disposal to the State and hints at government action to adapt measures under an act, with officials to oversee the process.
A Senate rebukes a call for a small arms factory as a vital national need. The defense minister counters that the project would not pay, depicting such fiscal caution as narrow and unpatriotic while urging a broader, forward look at Australia’s security and development.
The opening of a new State Parliament session and looming general elections prompt Governor Harry Rawson to stress the duty of all citizens to exercise the vote. He urges youths and adults alike to view the franchise as a trust and to understand that governance reflects the people’s will.
A heated meeting on Thursday night debated removing abattoirs and choosing a new site. Proposals ranged from rural slaughterhouses to a quarantine near Sydney, with concerns about toxin formation in meat and public health.
A London dispatch reports an anarchist plot against European monarchs, including King Humbert, as Italy readies a new hospital opening. Authorities tighten security across nations while free governments face internal calls to dismantle monarchy and aristocracy amid rising anarchist sentiment.
London reports in the House of Commons as Walter Bowelln, secretary to the Local Government Board, defends Britain’s stance on Russia amid the massacre of Jews. Emissaries in London Paris and Berlin seek U S intervention via bankers.
A second mutiny erupts in Sebagiops garrison with armed units seizing three guns before being dispersed. The Bolkhovky Regiment mutinies in Rieawe, assaulting officers, killing several, and spreading fear among Guards and Fi gure regiments. Reports say authorities face unrest and papers denounce the subject while a bomb wounds Governor Mumbert and deputy governor at Keyne prison.
A notable anarchist, Caramelli, was seized at Pim, Trely. He faces charges as authorities move to court. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helene are expected to open a hospital on Sunday, amid security concerns.
Justice Owen in Vice Admiralty awarded 25 pounds to Kincumber Shipping Co for salvor services to the steamer Kiaora on April 38. The court found partial gear failure but danger to the vessel was imaginary and the hull was undamaged.
London Lady Suffragists including Miss Billington, a noted journalist, were arrested outside the prime minister’s residence while demanding a hearing from the secretary. The two other women were also taken into custody as proceedings on some cases were adjourned.
King Edward wished coronation be observed on the same scale for his own day. The Governor General Lord Northcote ordered a royal salute at noon and the Government House gate closed. The harbor and port were decorated for the occasion. Today marks coronation day.
London reports at 2.25 p.m. Mr Jostin presiding at the South Australian Company meeting voices strong objections to drastic land tax. He urges that Australia now faces tyrannous legislation as the company sells land and deeds in its own country amid debate in the Commonwealth Parliament.
A robbery occurred near Balmain about 11 am. The Walker family of Alfredaurea found their home broken into later that day with a ladies gold watch, chain, a large quantity of linen and clothing missing. No entrance marks. police believe a duplicate key was used.
English Sporting in London reports the principal event at the Gold Cup meeting with a 1500 yard race over two miles and a tail. Details name horses such as Bachelor’s Button, Pretty Poult, Achille and others, with odds and entries listed for the race and sweepstakes.
Officials reveal limits on secrecy around lenders for the English mail service amid repeated assurances. A contract has been accepted by allied companies at Brent, signaling potential future operations between Regiland and Activate and possible tendering for new services to the Australian trade, with details uncertain.
A large gathering at The King's School Parramatta on Thursday heard remarks from officials including A. Champion and J. Tonge. Excellency and the Vicar-General attended on the platform as prizes were distributed to cadets and prefects in the chapel service.
London reports the Church in Wales is set for a major reorganization focusing on the widows, provision for ongoing work, and a review of past dracminations as reforms move forward.
Irregular OCR fragment discusses rates and costs at Coury or Dizerties Bank. Mentions May changes and a desire to keep funds, with unclear figures and garbled phrases. Naming entities is limited by legibility.
The hearing centers on Philip Eldershaw, clerk at Wages, suing Mary Alin Eldershaw for divorce on adultery with Lawrence Drakenthers. Witnesses recount prior agreements, destroyed letters, and tensions within the family as arguments proceed. proceedings continue.
In No 1 Jury Court this morning Justice Collen presided as defence continued against F W Raymons, president of Ballingen Hospital, for compensation over alleged misconduct at the hospital. Evidence was resumed for the defence with Alexander Kethel, farmer, detailing February events at Bellingen and the subsequent questioning of witnesses about the conduct and control at the hospital. The hearing, referenced to involve the hospital matron and appointments, proceeds with further testimony expected on the next page.
PREMANTLE Friday morning report states the steamer Naefold of the Pederai-Hawker line was towed into Cage Roads yesterday by two Tolmnest tugs after its propeller failed 800 miles west of Rottnest during a voyage from Capetown to Albany. The vessel had no passengers aboard and weather was very bad.
Dr Hodgson of Marrickville reported to police the loss of several pieces of jewellery. Miss Hodgson’s valuable ornaments included a crown and ruby set. Police have conducted a search of the area and are tracking suspects amid a broader New South Wales security notice and unemployment concerns reported across the region.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions asthma beliefs and a person named Peta Roe. Incomplete names and phrases prevent full reconstruction of events or context.
In No 2 Jury Court, Kiely prosecuted for alleged slander against Wen Smith, with Dr Brien ten and Mr Curtis aiding for Beery. The lengthy testimony centered on accusations of stealing Jubilee sovereign coins from a purse aboard the Manly boat. Police officers and witnesses described the confrontation and evidence, including coin handling, with the jury hearing detailed cross examination about the theft, motive, and possession of the sovereigns.
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