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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
6
London dispatches report Balkan reform debates as ambassadors in Constantinople push for stronger measures than the Austro Russian plan. Turkish War Ministry orders Salonika and Adrianople to prepare provisions for sixty nine thousand troops amid unrest and planned outrages.
London reports a border incident where a Turkish group attempted to cross at Gullepe. Turkish units numbered two, Bulgarian four, amid tensions on the frontier.
The Times reports a government Nationalals pact without Irish Land Bill passage. A session conclusion by August is anticipated, with the Irish Land Bill reportedly banned or postponed amid the coalition accord.
London June 4 The Divorce Bill introduced by Earl Russell fell at the second reading with only nine divisions. The measure sought to allow either party to petition for divorce on adultery cruelty insanity or mutual consent and to abolish judicial separation conjugal rights and the institution of marriage while granting appeal rights to the Court of Appeal and the Lords. The Lord Chancellor called the bill effectively an abolition of marriage and an insult to the House.
London reports Harold John Tennant MP Liberal for Berwickshire disapproving of the Opposition stance on Mr Chamberlain and Mr Balfour's preferential trade proposals. Tennant suggests Chamberlain and Balfour favor a wider, more practical Empire-focused policy and urges readers not to oppose.
Obituary from Durham region notes the death of Sir Joseph Whitwell Pease age 75, former head of Pease and Walters and co chair of the North Western Railway Company. The notice references his public service and a related parliamentary context, with emphasis on his prominent business and political roles.
Queensland Dinner sat last days attended by Luc ollemén Sir Horace Tazer and other officials. Speakers praised unity with neighbours and cited key requirements. Also reports on England cricket plans to tour Australia and moves toward a broader constitutional reform in the colonies. Shipping group shares trade at low prices amid market activity.
A man alleged to disturb the Deniliquin Salvation Army Barret sustained a broken leg after striking a lamp post. A lecture is planned at the Royal Bocity's Rouse by Mr. RF Baker. Reports note possiblepetraieust deposits in Coorong district and queries on fire permits and repairs at Bondi baths.
London dispatch dated June 34 2003 reports ex president Grover Cleveland, 1935 to 39 and 1809 to 97, denying any wish to reenter public life and discouraging a movement to forward a Democratic candidacy. The note cites Cleveland refusing renomination in 1596 and references ongoing retirement.
A 1960s era dispatch from London reports a vendetta in Jackson Kentucky. The grand jury fears convicting Crett clan linked to Cochell and Markham murders as Harrison and Cockrn families allege renewed killings. Governor Beckham sends two companies of militia to protect jurors amid threats.
London June 24 a court martial at Wellington Barracks heard charges against seven imperial regiments officers for stripping, ducking, and indecent mistreatment of civilian Mr Hardwicke Forster Stanford at Capetown ball. Judges acquitted the prisoners while Cape Court awards were withdrawn, prompting mixed press reaction and notes on page 4.
London June M Theing of Waly reports Professor Blunno viticultural expert from New South Wales met the King in Rome. The King showed keen interest in Australian viticulture and the general progress of the Commonwealth.
The Scottish Coal Wolluilletion Board has approved a wage increase for miners. Workers will receive a new daily minimum of 5s 6d, with the policy noted at the 2.60 p.m. session attended by Lont on Jane %4.
In Lancashire mills, shorter hours are in effect and Manchester will close on Saturdays and Mondays until further notice. London reports a fee of 2 and 2.50 pm amid dearness of colina, with 80,000 operatives required in the Lancashire cotton trade.
London June 24 The Poise exploring vessel Slimeries built by Mr. Ziegler of New York under Anthony Pisla has sailed from Trondhjem Norway for Franz Josef Land where the expedition will winter. Exploring will be undertaken by means of dag eledges.
Reports state a large body of Russian troops has been ordered to the Far East and will travel via the Siberian railway, with transport facilities reportedly altered. A secret China Russia pact is claimed, while a Russian envoy met with officials over recent demands from the Russian Charge dAffaires. Market notes report silver at 38 Old per ounce and Australian tallow auctions with mostly steady prices.
An irregular report notes a plan to bring a factory to the city and mentions health concerns. The meeting minutes reference the mayor and council authority, with a Board of Health role described and various technical terms that appear garbled.
Redath Tobacco assigns a rating to Mictare MGS Malinm and sets a full transfer, detailing the rating level and anticipated delivery terms for the transaction.
A London meeting of managers and theatre figures opposes amendments to the Employment of Children Bill that would restrict under three act stage employment. Sir Henry Irving defends theatre practices, arguing child actors gain from stage work and that education should not be jeopardized by overly strict rules. The Touring Managers' Association backs these views at Covent Garden.
King Peter arrived in Belgrade and received an ovation as M Avakumerich the Presiler presented him with a tribute. The Russian Minister also presented the Austrian Minister, leaving the Austrian diplomat without official contact with Serbia s premier as other foreign ministers were absent.
London June 24 King of Roumania resigns colonelcy of the 4th Servian Tofantry Regiment. A reply from the regiment telegraphs that King Charles is incompetent to judge their deeds and that the regiment will not bear his name. Copper and lead prices and Mount Lyell shares noted.
In bankruptcy proceedings the registrar considers a motion under section 6 for a Will ill city and orders payments of 1 and 5 monthly with first due August. Meetings and examinations include Re Jowept Sparke Welford with accounts due by July 3 and adjourned examinations. Other bankrupts such as Augustus Waller Swilbladmith and Ars Blickett Smith are examined, with public examinations concluded or adjourned to later dates.
North Sydney Council received a letter from John Siimson, President of the People's Reform League, inviting residents to a public conference at Town Hill on July 3. The missive warns of serious public affairs, government spending, and taxation harming the state's credit and industry, calling for patriotic participation to improve conditions.
At the Perth police court on Wednesday Jas Viora and his wife Marla Horn faced charges. Viora is accused of assaulting a 14 year old girl named Florence Squires on January 20. Horn is charged with aiding and abetting the offence. The girl is the daughter of the woman. The accused were remanded for trial.
Public holidays announced for Pallor District of Scone and Deniliquin and other districts with dates in July and August. The notice lists Peak Hill Tomingley MPhil Aledown Mingole Coradgery Balderodgery Hay Coodotelin Narrabri and related districts with specific weekday dates. A separate health report notes rats and mice examined by the Health Department showed some findings, with references to station and laboratory work and a promotional line about Coleman's remedy.
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