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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
4
Analyzes FRE efforts and protectionist rhetoric across Australian states in the Commonwealth era. Notes protectionists claim horror at broader questions while defending regional interests, detailing debates over federation and economic policy.
A Sydney newspaper critiques a political debate over federal judgeship, party lines, and ministry support. It notes misrepresentation and suppression as tactics, discusses unity within the old party system, and cites ongoing state election significance and policy divisions across Commonwealth states.
An advocacy missive from a New South Wales Womanhood Suffrage League honorary secretary urges candidates for the State Parliament to promise women’s protection and equal rights. The letter highlights suffrage aims and calls for support if elected.
In a local report from Gunnedah, a man had his leg broken during a political dispute observed by bystanders. The incident underscores a generally passive political climate as residents avoid direct confrontation, while noting that stagnation is undesirable and citizens remain attentive to election developments.
General Chaffee cites looting and indiscriminate slaughter in the campign as fueling Chinese distrust of Allied forces in China. He notes Boxers and civilians suffered, with corroboration from European sources, while Germans and Russians are blamed for worst excesses. French and Russians are criticized for abuses by not protecting civilians during foreign service actions.
Adverse weather caused the long passage of the steamer Jane Douglas from Hokitika to another New Zealand port with Roman Catholic clergy aboard. The vessel was unseen for days until a shelter was found in the Oliura River and the party arrived safely last week. The Mariposa, returning to Sydney from Frisco via Auckland, encountered bad weather and strong westerlies after leaving Auckland. Captain Reute commanded the Mariposa.
A lengthy report from Aaturdas's Ryewing News describes a disappearance and suspected foul play near Cook's River. The narrative follows a young woman linked to a mysterious river incident, with investigators tracing a path to a cave and mud evidence. The piece mentions police involvement, a coroner’s concern, and possible motives amid a tense search.
A disjointed report describes a death investigation in a Sydney area setting with references to a named deceased and involved persons. It mentions questioning, autopsy, and identifying suspects and witnesses, including family and community members, with suspicions surrounding a possible motive and alleged involvement of multiple parties. The fragmentary text notes the body removal, a river setting, and police procedures ongoing at the time.
A sprawling, error-ridden calendar of names places and events notes political meetings railway orders and social gatherings. It references speakers candidates ministers and venues with scattered references to elections suffrage and public talks amid chaotic OCR text.
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