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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
3
Journal notes Premier will outline ministerial intentions at Gratton with broad statements. Reported defences and parliamentary talk focus on permots and appointments, with opposition wary of delays and fiscal concerns.
The weather report lists 48 hour rainfall and temperatures for Byren Hay Taautam Pocheihes Walece Masina and many other places, with Port Stephens and Bowral noted. It covers recent rainfall patterns, shortages of water, and forecasts of improving supply, alongside individual town comments on current conditions and farming impact.
At Homebush yesterday buyers paid firmer prices with prime beef and heavy bullocks reaching top figures. Prime heavy oxen sold to £12 10s while best beef averaged around £8 to £9, with sheep numbers around 26.66 penned. Crossbred and merino sheep fetched higher for primes, with mediums and lows trailing. Trucking forecast for Thursday listed, and an unrelated ad about Pears Soap and a cough remedy followed.
W P Manna, commissioner for New South Wales, reports on New Zealand co operative works. Government labor bureau selects workers, transport costs borne by the state and repaid by weekly instalments. Workers choose leaders, sign conditions, and wages reflect local demand, with daily earnings from two to six shillings and six pence. Farm settlement options discuss land parcels and settler aid, while overall findings note potential adaptation for New South Wales projects and varying wage scales across railway and road works.
The Hospital Saturday Punch Committee reports total receipts from June 1 to yesterday of £4434 6s, including year round subscriptions and street collection. Saturday street take was £221 35s, up on last year, while other collections declined. total to May 1 is uncertain. The drive raised funds from many sources including jars and cheques, with hotel and refreshment support noted. Bank of New Britain and local lenders aided counting and safety of funds.
Susia Hubertaen, a single woman, quarrels with her husband in Wir at the Walm Falkon Moury. Two years earlier she had acted in a dispute with Esmaiel abetteen, a 42 year old fireman from Scotland. A domestic row led to threats and a knife incident. The husband refused to work, and a harsh sentence was imposed. he told his wife she would be very far.
A telegram from the Manning River pilot reported hopeful signs of saving the stranded tug Florrie Ellison, ashore on the bar while attempting to enter on Sunday. A subsequent wire from Harrington clarified the situation with further details.
Government notice extends time for investment and rating of riverine properties and Crown land across Hawkesbury River area. Listings include land reserves, public offices, magistrates, police ranks, and appointments. mentions new sub inspectors, acting officers, and proposed public schools. notes dates, places, and officials across Parramatta, Ryde, Narrabri, Murrumbidgee, and other districts.
In bankruptcy, voluntary sequestration of Dowell Ewan of Cobar is listed. Official assignee T. Lloyd to handle the assets. Registrar hears creditors petition for NSW Mont de Piell Depnet and Tavertment Company Limited. order sequestrating petition referred to William Mrap Inslee as official assignee. Meetings and examinations adjourned for Alphonsa Henry Redwomt to May 12 and Lewis Snelling to the 5th, with Peter Neilson Skilander's matter adjourned after two witnesses were examined by counsel for the official assignee, Mr. Ric Manning.
Constable Nugent pursues a boy in Pitt and Bridge streets on a Saturday afternoon. The youth, William Horter, 14, admits involvement but claims others acted. He is charged with stealing a bundle of cigars from George street vendor Ernest Lind and is sent to the Carpenterian Reformatory for two years.
The GPO closes Wednesday mails with routes to Baden Auckland and Western Australia. The Zealanna and Paroo ships carry NZ and Wes Australia departures at 11 a.m and 5 p.m respectively. The G.W.O.C.F. orders all printing at union wage rates.
QTC and Brisbane reports describe a lively turf meeting on a warm Monday afternoon. Notable horses include Thwentley, Limerick Laie, Victora, Lady Polis, and Flame with multiple heats, prizes, and odds listed. The program covers quick-paced events, with a novice hanteeap and several stakes races featuring long-priced contenders and close finishes.
The Forest Lodge card outlines several races with mixed odds and tight finishes. Winners include Zula in the Zula race and Montpulier securing a victory in the Vourtren Two Handicap, while Elwyn placed second in a slip. The program lists multiple entrants such as Osher starts Queen Cason Prime Leaty Archer Invader Malyprn Mureasot and others across distances.
An Australian letter from Sydney dated October 1 describes a beneficiary praising Dr Morse Indian Root Pills as a blood purifier and cure for digestive and liver issues. The writer J W Richards shares personal relief after trying the tonic at Dulston’s and urges others to communicate regarding the case. The piece reads as an endorsement for a patent medicine sold through chemists and general stores.
A boy allegedly assaulted Mrs Howe during a Redfern robbery on Monday, 8s11d paid, as Mr Janes Howe confronted the assailants. The incident led to a police report and the arrest of a suspect at Arlington after a pursuit, with property belonging to Dimes dome, Redfern, cited in court.
Tenders opened for delivery of freveteny and supplies to immunistration pork. Winners include London Steel Eryphepe and Sydney leaders company with bids around £248. Authorities review entries from multiple firms for Ha tune of rikes Se Mmeulle and other essential items.
A tense public meeting discusses Willonesuy street plans and safety measures, with aldermen and city officials debating roadways. Reported concerns include proposed mallway improvements, traffic controls, and the regulatory actions needed to support the district’s development.
A preliminary meeting of the association on the number of members in the late Parliament was held at the Huyal Exchange Ere LO-InarrAW with Mr. Austin Chapman M.P. and other officials, discussing coronation plans and local awards. Two youths John Hunter and Mercy Gardiner faced court for theft from Al Gessipte Company, with guilty pleas and eventual sentencing.
A company floated at Toohey's Brewery with days of negotiations reported. The Keeetinn will be made pathie Ina day ee two. A notice in Nollee Court yesterday listed several individuals and property actions including a ladder incident and sequestration relating to various persons and assets.
A garbled narrative discusses a torpid liver and common symptoms such as palpitations and dyspepsia. The text weaves in fragmented phrases about medical instructions, personal anecdotes, and references to remedies, with names and places obscured by OCR errors. The overall piece resembles a diaristic or editorial fragment on illness and treatment from a historical newspaper page.
Fragmentary copy discusses tonics and qubetito products aiming to capture attention in the market. It mentions brand names like Lineeve Ghever and Phat Vath Foanen, and notes a shift toward popular advertising to appeal to discriminating consumers.
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