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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
7
London reports Friday 8.10 p.m. Japanese maneuvers succeeded in driving General Bschruke’s force across the Sinoho. A foreign military attaché was wounded and a German prince was nearly captured during the action.
Early cables report equal forces near Cheng-chan with Russians awaiting an early clash in Manchuria. The Patans sever the Talug River and push railway northward toward Chang-ti. British steamers Mibous of 628 tons in Hangwon service appear affected. Japan plans to build a Chinese navy and train Chinese sailors, with a Chinese cruiser already noted.
Fortnightly dispatch reports about 40 000 sick and wounded in Japanese military hospitals. London confirms ongoing influx from battlefields, with officials noting strain on medical facilities and supply lines amid ongoing hostilities.
Betting agents Thomas Fisher, Herbert Percival, and B. Slevier faced defrauding clients charges at Clerkenwell. Fisher was convicted and given twelve months hard labor while Sievier absconded. The report notes Sievier’s betting agency activities in Vermyn Street and related newspaper ties.
A band of Socialists longed to test their principles in Paraguay. Ruskin quotes framed their motto as they labored in the infant republic. They faced monotony and ceaseless toil, yet kept a hopeful, cheerful front amid hardship and isolation.
A critique contrasts Cosmecooperative ideals with Queensland Labour Platform aims. It argues collective ownership would erase private property and warns that Labour Socialists threaten state ruin. The piece notes Cosme’s democratic yet conservative mix, and questions party leaders motives and humanity.
The report details a Providence area arrest involving W. N. Wille and notes allegations made by John Wayees regarding a disturbance. It mentions inquiries by the God Vormment into the Lands Cosimiamion and questions the authority to end a voyage, with emphasis on the lack of evidence supporting the accusations against Wille.
The text offers a fleeting, unclear reference to a return to Sydney before a stated time and alludes to Providence appearing in the fall, but the fragmentary wording leaves the exact meaning and specifics uncertain. No definite people, places, or events can be confirmed from the snippet.
The City Coroner held an inquest into the death of Edward Charles Langdon who died by his own hand at 29 West Street Darlinghurst. His wife Susannah spoke of his jealousy and drinking, noting a troubled temperament and past quarrels. The inquest examined whether any external influence or letters influenced his actions, with testimony describing violence and threats but no clear motive or external inducement. The coroner recorded the findings as part of the official inquiry into the death.
London bullion market quiet as bar silver trades at 2881 164 per ounce standard. Dealers note thin volumes with prices barely moved in late afternoon trading.
Lovie Moeller from Melbourne gave a successful vocal recital at Bechstein Hall Wigmore Street London on Friday evening. The performance drew positive notices for tone and interpretation.
Lieutenant General Sir Neville Lyttelton resigns as Chief of the General Staff and First Military Member of the Army Council over his nominal responsibility for the army stores scandal. The Friday evening report from London notes the abrupt resignation extends to the War Office and the ongoing controversy.
A House of Commons bill proposes reducing the Irish Lord Chancellor's salary from nine thousand to eight thousand pounds annually and shrinking the number of Irish judges from ten to eight. The saving would be directed to Irish development programs.
The open market rate of discount falls 2 1 6 points to 1 1 6 16 percent. The Bank rate stays at 2 percent. Consols decline on the week by 0 0 percent.
Rosebery Park announces weights for Monday racing across Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap events. Notable entries include Pivot, Imperial, Good Money, Dandelion, Romany Lass, Elegy Guz, Kaedl Kf, Cyelops, and Field Class. Also listed are novice hamiltap and various horse names with assigned weights and odds amid a dense, formlike stock list.
London report on Leyton where Australia fielded 7 Bangr. The day’s score stood 41 for three as M Oshey and Bunnell shared a second partnership. Lavar and Carter bowled well, Noble and Russell featured early wickets. M Gahoy and Roswall added 40 minutes of stand before a series of key catches. Reaves and Douglas contributed, with Australia’s innings reaching 208 before Essex chased. Continuous action with several notable dismissals and partnerships across both innings.
The Daily Chronicle criticises the Australian Cricket Board of Control as half-formed and notes longstanding opposition by the Melbourne Cricket Club. Auer Association facially opposes, suggesting a thoroughly representative board may be formed, though doubt remains about improvements over past player performance.
Two separate Australian committees have asked the Marylebone Cricket Club to send teams to Australia next year but MCC refuses to negotiate with any committee unless properly constituted. MCC declines to interfere with internal affairs of Australian cricket.
A. W. Green of the New South Wales Cricket Association commented on Maclerea's actions after a conference among New South Wales Victoria and Goal Aspiration Cricket bodies. He said the board formed to centralize authority for Australia wide cricket amid plans for the Marzbebeas Cricket Club trading body to run interstate competition. The Sealing with the cat Team tour of 150 Commonwealth nations prompted the MC to coordinate with many associations including Melbourne Club and Sydney Cricket Ground.
Fragmentary text mentions cricket figures Mackaren and Maclaren, Australian cricket, and a management dispute. Readable items are limited. no clear event, date, or outcome established. The piece reads as garbled notes with alleged discussions on paying professionals and England travel.
In a divorce proceeding before Judge Walker Esther Jane Lenny, formerly Kaurkey, married Joseph Walter Lenney, a furniture dealer, at Bykamy under Wesleyan Methodist rites. The petitioner’s counsel noted the respondent’s appearance and defense. publication of adultery evidence was barred, a decree nisi granted on grounds of adultery and to become absolute in three months.
Haye Hobartgom formerly Parker applies for divorce from Denny Robertson citing desertion and drunkenness. She alleges frequent hardship, separation from their child, and threats including a razor. They lived in multiple streets and worked together at a restaurant in Georersatpeet. The case, aided by Mrs Bamb, was adjourned for post appearances.
A fragmented 1900s Australian court drama recounts Verjusor Waller and Thomas New appealing for divorce as a claimant, identified as FAG, faces implied social scandal. The timeline covers Melbourne contacts, marital separation, and a Sydney employment sequence with barmaid work and a hotel stay. The magistrate grants a decree nisi after testimony about drink and jealousy.
V R Military Band presents a grand classical recital in Town Hall on Sunday afternoon July 24. Soloist Q Rivera Allpress will perform for first time in Austral with band and organ. Program includes Handel and Wagner selections, La Cioconda dance of the hours, Ballo in Maschera, and other pieces. Proceeds benefit a charity. subscriptions and seating details announced.
The President of the Board of Health Dr Aahiarion Thompson is nearly recovered from dengue fever after a Bri vane visit and will resume duties. Lady Hanson condition improves. W L Edwards named Usher of the Mack Rod. QA Wilasoy, chair of the Tubite Service Board, ends cataract dam inquiry and prepares a report. An amusing domestic aside references a peppermint cordial and a poetic line about the Westerly blast.
Mr W N Willis faced police action amid a case involving a steamer arrival from Adelaide. The documents reference a Pathe estate and a land matter with mentions of the Water Police and officials, indicating a legal inquiry surrounding Willis and associate names, with a focus on the event around the nine eleventh day and related maritime procedures.
A busy program of entertainments across Sydney venues including the Theatre Royal and Centennial Theatre with operatic and musical acts. Highlights include productions led by Mr Pry Clarke, Sydney public performances, and a schedule of concerts at Town Halls with Galerie and American acts, plus a New Zealand tour and an American Theatroscope company return. World war era topics appear in acts from London agents with full orchestra. The season opens at Pallings on a Wednesday with further performances through the week.
Fragmentary text describes endorsements of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by individuals including Mullerkey and Memers. Mentions a wife, cough relief, and a reference to Marsal, with mentions of bottles and a Rous residence. Overall content is garbled and lacks coherent narrative.
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