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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
4
The notice recounts marriages and deaths with memories and tributes. It lists names such as George Preliey and others, acknowledging family ties, mourners, and memorial sentiments. The fragmentary text references songlike memorials and expressions of love and loss across several families.
A Melbourne opening celebration reveals lavish entertainments and political tensions. A deputation led by Lex Smith asks if the Commonwealth Government will cover expenses. Telegrams show limited warrants for lavish provisioning and questions about the Duke and Duchess involvement. The piece condemns public apathy and argues the government has done the thing properly in a weary electoral climate.
An obscure note from the State Legislative Ra ef Vickorta mentions a Me Fis dley and a Finniny member in Metnourmad Ras teem expslimt for republishing. The fragmentary report references a purer titled Tessin and describes actions as tentative, with unclear details and multiple typographical errors.
In York Ireland issues spar about an article in the Irish People and a Melbourne article, with criticisms of the publisher and parliamentary conduct. Findley faces censure as constituents weigh his stance while authorities balance libel and sensational reporting.
A rough transcription reviews Wise's speech at a Teachers' Conference arguing Australia lacks elite art. cites galleries, theatre, and literature as evidence of public appreciation. It questions whether Australia truly values high art compared to Britain and suggests a democracy without art risks mediocrity.
In the Waratah contest independent candidates emerge as Ministerialists in disguise, claimed by Mr. Watson to seek votes while opposing formal party lines. The strategy aims to attract freetraders and local voters, but risks weakening parliamentary cohesion and rewarding self serving tactics.
Commentary on temperance and licensing politics in Australia. Canon Boyce and Rev Loyal Wirt criticize party maneuvers, while supporters push local option and licensing reform. Proposals link suffrage, compensation, and political influence amid a heated campaign atmosphere.
A Plain-clothes constable named Matone, while riding along Circular Quay, sprang into the water after a woman who jumped from Princes Stairs. He dragged her ashore despite being soaked, and she was later taken to Sidney Hospital. At the Water Police Court the 41-year-old married woman pleaded guilty to attempted suicide, claiming liquor intoxication. Her husband testified he was away six weeks at a time, and the police noted she had a habit of drinking. she was sentenced to a month in gaol.
A man named Downes is reported missing from Tathra road camp after arriving from Rega. He left camp at night and wandered into the bush. police and camp staff have conducted searches with no results yet. Also noted is the seventeenth anniversary event of the Central Methodine Mission held at Centenary Hall York Street with functions and a public meeting.
The Public School Teachers Association of New South Wales met at the Town Hall this morning with about 200 attendees. Newly elected president P. J. Nelligan chaired as Mr C Rose and other speakers urged appreciation for the retiring head and discussed salary restoration and teacher training plans for temporary assistants.
Tuesday evening at Thursday Island a pilot reported escapees from New Caledonia aboard a boat named The Omba near Cape Grenville. A Japanese lugger aided them, taking them to Thursday Island. Eight men claimed to be Arabs, speaking limited Arabic, saying their ship left Port Said three months ago in a storm, foundered, and they reached Copy Grenville seeking aid. Authorities detained them as vagrants awaiting verification of their vessel.
The document lists numerous candidates by electorate including Balmain North Balmain South Canterbury Darlington Glebe Goulburn Granville Gunnedah Hawkesbury Newcastle Newtown Parramatta Queanbeyan Randwick Redfern Richmond Shoalhaven Singleton St Leonards Sydney various wards and regions with voters urged to choose 10. The page names individuals such as G C Murdoch T Donnelly W Stephen A O Ralston J A HOUR Grincenter A LEE and many more along with localities and districts across New South Wales.
Arthur Bryant, aged 14 of 124 Union Street Minkineville, was seriously injured this morning when, returning from a break, he was crushed between moving railway cabs at the Macdonaldtown railway wharf. He received injuries to the head and back, was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment, and the railway employer faced temporary control questions over the incident.
The city coroner opened the inquiry into the death of five day old Kathleen Lewin found dead in bed at the Maternity Room on Elizabeth Street. A verdict of accidental death was returned amid remarks about the tragedy and a broader discussion of public figures at a Tuesday night meeting. The Premier commented on the incident as a stark reminder of sacrifices among brothers. Also reported are campaign speeches by Alderman J F Smith and Liberal candidates at Camperdown Town Hall and Chippendale meetings, with votes of confidence carried. The Australian Natives Association petition regarding citizenship and departmental organization was addressed to the Federal government with a denial of unofficial statements.
The Commonwealth Parliament grappled with the Public Service Bill as ministers and members debated provisions, amendments, and the governor general's role. Witnesses argued over pay, clerical equality, and civil service reforms with long exchanges and adjournment for the day.
A murky report from New Guinea details a case involving Moamer Moresby and alleged killings. The article notes uncertain motives, a possible betrayal, and an inquiry into whether Mr. Leas was murdered amid broader treachery claims and responses from authorities.
A fragmentary OCR item describes a person and events with unclear details. It references a location near Camdes and mentions a date in a distant week, along with a noted action and a vague public event.
Fragmented notice lists a household furniture sale from a temperate house at 20 Maddison-drog, Menfern, with items to be auctioned by Fives Flaine. Court reference mentions a person named Dercy jailed for 14 days and imprisonment on a charge related to stealing at a Wael tasce sa Dube, property of Preset Pubey.
An advertisement extols Rose’s Celebrated Eye Lotion as a universal remedy for eye ailments. It claims to soothe afflictions including severe irritation and redness, weak eyes, and related conditions, presenting it as a trusted Australian remedy for various eye issues.
The article captures a jumble of names, dates, places, and events including references to Monty, Mr Carrell, Richard Harvest, and the Pagenip Railway, with scattered mentions of trials, inquiries, and local officials. Amid the garbled text are hints of a municipal inquiry, a court case, and community notices detailing meetings and personnel, all set within a dense array of figures and locations.
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