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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
4
The Evening News supplement honors the coronation of King Edward VII at Westminster Abbey. It notes events will be held on Thursday June 26 with a lasting presentation extended to Saturday June 28.
Fragmentary OCR listing shows births marriages and deaths notes but details are unreadable. No identifiable names dates or places are extractable from the provided line.
An examination of how the king’s role blends law and custom within the British Empire. It outlines the monarch as a public figure tied to state power, yet not the direct personal owner of national wealth, with sovereignty distributed among the King, Lords, and Commons.
A fragmentary profile portrays a prominent aristocrat and monarchist figure active in broad London life. It notes charitable work, hospital relief, and public duty, praising loyalty to the King and support for arts, science, and society. It references racing ownership, yachting, and theatrical patrons with a long, ceremonial heritage.
Historic data show Sydney residents use water sparingly yet the supply remains tight. Officials note per head consumption is lower than in Dunedin and colder city climates affect usage. A Sydney sample documents external and internal water use patterns amid ongoing supply concerns.
The Arbitration Court yesterday cancelled the registration of the Machine Shewers and Shed Workers Upton, ruling the union misused its influence to affect political matters and votes. The decision questions the union’s conduct and urges arbitration as the final recourse for industrial disputes, not the first appeal.
A letter discusses the 44d pilot project for Brauer's sick children and hospital needs. It claims the building was deemed inadequate and the government reaction led to selling adjoining land instead of aiding hospital construction. Delays left twenty to thirty children awaiting treatment, awaiting a promised improvement.
Editorial lament on governments failing to fund a convalescent hospital for sick children. Citizens note local residents have borrowed against property to pay for a new unit, urging the state to provide care and avoid prolonged hospital stays. Authorities warned that weeks of funding could restore health and prevent months long confinement.
A telegram reports the deposition of Amir of Afghanistan by the Governor of Jalalabad and the Mutlab emplacing a new rival. Tense tensions rise as tribal leaders and foreign officials anticipate possible conflict, with Britain watching developments and mentions of Peshawar and Turkestan amid calls for caution.
A maritime collision off Nuri Nov between steamers Boverie and Croncurry led to a compensation action in Vice-Admiralty Court. The case, brought by Howard Smith Company owners of the Moverin, investigates alleged breach of duty by the Cloncurry as the vessels approached port. Evidence shows both ships arguing over starboard clearance as they crossed, with engine stoppage and partial damage cited.
Australasian notes a ship bringing returned Australian soldiers to Sydney from Capetown. It lists many names and ranks including Captain A. BR. Chay man and Lieutegary Bimes, with numerous troops such as Trooper Brady, Corporal J. WW. Swainson Trooper J.P Cavey and Sergeant Kyrie. The voyage was stormy and officers report severe weather. Arrangements for invalids homeward bound are made at the Naval House and Governor-general’s site.
An OCR garble reports a Bradford morning cricket session with about 5000 spectators. It lists players and officials including Taylor, Panieli, Hunter, Washdaged, Whurchewit, Walnaveishe, and others. The Australian captaincy and team lineups are mentioned, with match events and various scores scattered through the damaged text.
A garbled notice describes an entertainment event with F C Walker and Peter Walker, mentioning Derby, Astibatete, and various clubs. The text references cricketers and visitors, with scattered place names and titles, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
A fragmentary report describes Mr. Haynes and the MTA proposing a private capital funded mining project for Wellimeton. The government subsidy and lease terms are discussed, including a potential repayment from profits and officials comparing lease details with alternative arrangements.
The Moana, carrying Chief Tuuiles Duriey, arrived on its voyage to Suva after departure from Sydney and Brisbane on June 16 and January 16 respectively, with noted crew changes involving Tweedey-The Role and Excite.
An advertisement notes a household furniture auction at 228 Ellasbeth Belmore Park tomorrow at 1. Eyam Huton is the listed contact. The rest of the text advertises a patent medicine for colds and bronchial coughs, with unclear branding and spelling errors.
A collection of brief reports covers Lady Rawson’s visit to Temperates, currency figures in New South Wales, a British medical association engagement, an announced coronation day celebration at Blackheath, and upcoming civic projects. It notes ship arrivals, railway planning, hospital expansions, public notices, and local administrative actions with varied regional details.
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