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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
4
Notices record marriages and memorials with multiple names and dates. Glasscock Smith wedding at Belmore Street Merlith and Nin a M Smith of Beaufort, plus several In Memoriam entries for Anderson Meader Pearce Pearce Secrurall Thackall with dates and bereaved relatives noted.
Australian Prime Minister Barton, touring Melbourne before London, signals a clear stance on the upcoming Colonial Conference. He stresses Australia will shoulder empire duties within limits, avoiding overreach while pursuing useful work for the empire from within Australia.
The article discusses Mr. Barton’s nuanced position on imperial costs and Australia’s role in the Empire. It argues Australia should share in naval and army expenses only if justified and with parliamentary consent, urging restraint until public and parliamentary backing is secured. It emphasizes loyalty to Britain and the goal of unified imperial development.
Australian readers learn that Morgan led American shipping combines may force British lines to sell amid ruinous rivalry. A British syndicate plans partnership or new builds to counter Morgan. Telegrams note the White Star Line stays outside the trust while Pacific trade competition grows across Vancouver to Asia and San Francisco to Japan and beyond.
A rumor from Rourke suggests the government may lease the Experimental Farm at the Pera Bore to a Japanese syndicate. Settlement excitement grows though truth is doubtful. A historic Works Committee note on artesian water states no irrigation.
The article criticizes a government rush to settle an oasis project in Peru, funding a grand scheme to grow dates and vegetables for Bourke and surrounding areas. It notes failure to assess water suitability, poor outcomes, and taxpayer loss, urging gradual alien contract transfer after lessons from the illfated Experimental venture.
A Genoese paper claims Italy intends to seize an island in Australian waters to establish a penal settlement for criminals. The report, likely dubious, prompts Australia to verify truth, given memories of colonial abuses and New Caledonia’s proximity. Authorities must investigate potential risks and destinations for convicts.
A satirical column mocks Minister for Works Mr O Sullivan as he travels the land from Riverina to distant realms, imagining ostrich farms olives silkworms and wine. It pities the dream but wields playful irony over grand schemes cast as castles in the air.
A partial excerpt discusses inaction toward representation in imperial consultations. It mentions reluctance to accept duties and responsibilities and to contribute financially, with reference to Mr. Bafton at Malbourns.
May 5 Laindon reports the London side to meet the Australian XI at Crystal Palace opening the tour. Grace Fry Murdanch Jessop Belford Wood Smith Llewellyn Braund Vine Board and others listed. The ground sodden by rain. play unlikely before lunch. Australians won the toss and batted with Gregory and Trumper among the top scorers.
A. J. Hopkins W Armstrong R. A. Duff and H. Carter of the Australian team played a loreal match in Essex on Saturday. The Australians took pipe wickets, and the opposing team did not bat due to the ruling.
The Victoria Memorial Fund in London reports a total of £105000 raised as of May 5 at 2.35 p.m. A public fundraising effort continues to support the memorial project.
London dated dispatch reports Colonel Swayne conducted a flying raid against the eastern Sodall tribes and captured significant quantities of material and prisoners. The brief item notes the action was carried out with a rapid, punitive objective and suggests substantial gains from the operation.
A fire shortly after 1 am at 116 Osborne Road Manly killed Mrs Martha Fulton and 6-year-old Ruth Price, with three Price children and Mrs Price missing. The blaze also damaged adjacent property. Police planned an inquest at North Morgue Cheddar Quay, with preliminary findings suggesting asphyxia from fumes preceding the burning.
Police search near Wollongong after the murder of Mrs. Manloo. Senior-sergeant Banks reports no clue. Tracks found are thought to be the murderer’s, followed for 300 yards before left in the grass. A purse in the hut, emptied of money, suggests robbery as motive. A detective arrived, and the purse contained about Sus.
London reports Princess Beatrice Mirai daughter of Dom tarbas attempted death by own action by leaping into the River Tiber yesterday but was rescued. She accuses her husband of infidelity amid royal intrigues. The piece notes lineage of Princess Marie Beatrice de Bourbon and details marriages and residences. Also mentions appointment of Commonwealth Public Service Commissioner under-Secretary N.8.W. Mines and Agriculture Department at £1200 a year.
The A grass track was usable for training this morning as horses posted times across multiple distances. Spelter and Mrs. Grundy clocked five furlongs in 1min 5sec, while Bonnibel and Hazel Lad led Perryman over three-quarters in 1min 24sec, with numerous others recording times from five furlongs to a mile and a quarter.
Newcastle 1414 ton steamer advertises afternoon trips to Hawkesbury River. Rourday next from Wharf foot of Market Street at 2 o'clock. Return fare sixpence? Reliefs the lungs and aids expectoration. Chimberlain's Cough Remedy promoted.
Foggy and frosty conditions were reported across many places this morning amid general weather updates. The Customs revenue in New South Wales on Monday reached £11,279 while a Whit Tuesday rite for Rev. Canon Pain as Gippsland’s first bishop was ordered at St An drew's Cathedral. Inquests, court shifts, rail talks, stock market notes, and public works debates fill the page, including emissions on Manly trips, and a controversial Melbourne town hall farewell for the Federal Premier.
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