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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
6
A long cross examination in the M'Vor Rennie case revealed the defendant's claims about commissions and South Africa service. Witnesses included Major Rennie, a veterinarian, and newspaper editors. The jury found the slanderous words proven and awarded nominal damages.
George Morrison, manager of the Bank of New South Wales in Tamworth, died suddenly at the bank on Sunday evening. Though ailing slightly, his death was unexpected and he was held in high esteem by staff and customers. He leaves a widow and many friends.
Fine conditions gave way to a cold spell across the state with the metropolis recording a 40.6 degree shade reading and a high near 65. Inland districts faced frosty mornings and light winds. North Coast saw fresh southwest winds with smooth seas as rain tallies for the last forty eight hours included Albury 10 and Orange 21. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 2 to 44 degrees across multiple towns including Armidnie 23 and Molong 2%
Severe frosts expected in southern hkiC with a trend toward milder conditions and sleet in mountains. South westerly winds moderate from Jervis Bay. Falls and rural towns report heavy snow, extreme cold, and potential crop damage. Lambing may be fair but risk from cold persists. stock and pasture impacted across towns including Failgrove Temora Barhaba and Maitland with persistent frost and bitter winds.
Joseph Shiela aged 14, a jockey, was thrown from a racehorse at Randwick while exercising it. He died in St Vincent's Hospital yesterday. The incident has been reported to the coroner. Rumors in Melbourne claim Senator O'Connor may not be raised to the Federal High Court Bench, potentially triggering a vacancy.
An Evening News reporter spoke with the secretary of the Employers Association about a Labor Department letter to members. Employers largely rejected further arbitration talks, planning only to acknowledge Mr. Clegg, with little prospect of settlement for the shipwrights and painters as the dispute continues.
The Titus reports a murder of Mr Arthur during a South Sea cruise with natives on Malins coast. Captain Bibbing left Laney May 1 with passengers, sailed via Lord Howe and Vila, listing stops and cargo. Influenza raged among islanders. weather spoiled voyage with heavy seas and rain before the ship docked at Central Wharf.
The Orontes, 117 days from London to Sydney, was sighted off Cape Otway under veteran Captain Bain with a general cargo for Digety and Company. The Cromdale, 112 days Sydney to London, arrived Saturday, with 506 bales of wool among cargo handled by Gilchrist, Walt, and Sanderson.
The death of Lady Wisdom widow of Sir Robert Wisdom is announced at her residence Grosvenor Street Woollahra in her 73rd year. A Hawkhurst England native she had been an invalid for years since her husband’s death in 1888. She died after lung inflammation following a seizure on Thursday, the funeral noted by Dr Lamrock Bondi. She leaves two sons Harold Patrick and Robert Roland, a daughter Mrs C B Maybury wife of the sheriff.
The East bound Kenuga Maru to Yokohama has a large passenger list. Major General and Mrs French Colonel and Mrs Pinu Major Bridges Major Owen Lady H W Ajou Mrs Jessen and Miss Jessen accompany the Rudslan warship's commander’s daughter. Captain Francils takes command of Kasuga Maru.
The Canterbury Park stewards conducted an inquiry into a Saturday Welter Handicap ride by J. Berdem on Spring Rose and foul riding allegations against F. Kuom who rode Canadian. Evidence was heard as the horse charged down the straight and Kuom received a severe reprimand with warning of close watching in future.
At Newcastle police court Aldred Johnson and Nils Nyman were sentenced to three and four weeks for assaulting water police constables Bell and Mundy. Nyman paid a 20 fine for using bad language on the wharf. Joan Lamont and John Gurry were fined 6 or six months with the option of no months in jail for indecent behavior at the Pasnfern Railway Station and bad language in a railway car respectively.
Tax records show last week’s stamp duty receipts for probate and letters of administration. Amounts reflect charges on estate transfers and legal filings processed during the period.
The Tumut Tiandra malt shipment has not arrived for two weeks due to heavy acew. Business people protest the delay while townspeople struggle on the road. A licence transfer was issued by the Central Licensing Beach. Rows Mastin transfers to Robert N. Cowan of Prince of Wales Motel Newtown. J B Mitchell notes he withdrew from the New town seat contest after last election limiting Milesmine prospects.
The article describes a unsettled wheat market with strong anxious demand from tasers and cautious supply outlook. It notes small wheat stocks in Europe and America supporting prices, while deliveries decline and year end demand remains firm. Various priced commodities follow including bread, feed grains, onions, potatoes, and poultry with New Zealand shipments referenced.
The article notes scarce winter cucumbers in New South Wales selling at 24 apiece, with cucumbers forced in glass tubes used in Covent Garden. It lists assorted fruit prices including apples, pears, bananas, oranges, strawberries, and tomatoes, and mentions limited supplies and imports from India and North Queensland.
Fresh auction at Redfern saw brisk competition as supply met demand for lucerne hay oats and bran. Prices in several categories rose with prime and medium qualities drawing strong bids. Multiple firms including Dalgety and Company and J Bridge and Company participated, listing numerous consignors and buyers in the session.
A disjointed OCR listing from 1914 shows numerous names, places, and prices, referencing characters like A Byron, Forbes, Parkes, and Maitland among others. The fragment mentions per hundredweight and price quotes, with scattered place names such as Forbes, Windsor, Maitland, and Cootamundra, suggesting a ledger or market summary rather than a cohesive article.
An Oxford Street incident centers on Gustave Zuid and a laborer named Winter accused of breaking into a dwelling. Police witness Constable Walker testified seeing Winter fleeing Campbelle Street with items. investigation details allege entry by breaking a front window and theft of valuables. The accused reserved his defense and was not tried.
A court case from Rosehill concerns allegations of secreting Blewett and improper conduct within a steamship Welkary. William Seapeere, 35, a laborer, appeared at the Wallers Court day in connection with the alleged conduct and faces related charges.
A garbled but dense report covers dredging activity, market notices, and company updates. It mentions The Columbdo, Marquarie No. 2 Company, and Centred, with various dredges operating around 116 to 118 hours, and notes a promising outlook. It lists directors, observers, and fluctuating ore values across regions including WA and Tasmania, with quotes on production and prices.
A canoeing accident on Lake Wularra resulted in the death of 68 year old William Kirk, a resident of Sackenlch, and injured his companions William Reed, 29, and Edward, 17. The group was sailing when a sudden gust caused the craft to overturn near a tented camp. Rescue efforts followed, with a lifeboat reaching the scene within minutes. Kirk leaves a wife and seven children.
Fragmented readable terms mention farm 2k and beverages with unclear names. No coherent event or person fully identifiable. OCR errors obscure entities. no clear action, date, or place to anchor a concise summary.
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