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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
7
A scrambled OCR narrative follows Margot and a river bound peril as a child dies and a perilous chase unfolds. The scene shifts to Cynthia and Pharaoh with a broken-hearted couple racing along a snow bound riverbank toward danger. The tale ends with a haunting cry from the riverbank.
Mrs Mary Hearle of 2 Dunn street Richmond testifies that years of palpitations shortness of breath and liver issues improved after taking eight bottles of Warners Safe Cure. The narrative reads like an advertisement with patient success claimed and medical advice cited. The document also notes a lecture by Mr G Rossell French on Bank Provident Pride and a meeting of pastoral and agricultural groups discussing constitutional ideas.
A dense union gathering at Trades Hall charts leadership selections and activity across several unions. New office bearers named for the Blazers with W Jeb as President and J Ricuna as Vice President, while other unions debate rates, hours, and apprenticeship rules under arbitration and state labour acts. Delegations plan action to push amendments and cooperate on a federation of operative makers unions across New South Wales and beyond.
Francie Charney Kelly was committed for trial on two charges in the police court yesterday. One alleges obtaining £6 by false pretences and the other forging and uttering a cheque for £98 in the Bank of Ni Booth Wales purporting to be signed by W. Wilock, farmer, of Orare Tie. The accused, a young man, offered no defence.
North Sydney residents petition council opposing plan to swap Cammeray Park land for Folly Point area to improve access for a proposed tramline. Community fears loss of parkland and increased rates, council urged to act promptly to protect ratepayers interests.
Mr H P O'Dwyer of Crown Street reports a remarkable incident in which a rat became caught in three traps simultaneously. A large cage trap and two small wire spring traps held the rodent after it slipped from a spring trap, then escaped before the bag trap closed.
An elderly woman Mrs D Strain died when her sulky overturned after a collision near Parkes on a Tuesday. The buggy lay overturned with her head near the barrier. A magisterial inquiry was held and returned an accidental death verdict.
Wool trade remains buoyant as supply shortages drive buyers to compete for remaining lots. Prices hold firm in Sydney and London markets while local dealers in Muswellbrook and Pedéingion report brisk activity. A Pastoral and Agricultural Society meeting in Francia Hall featured talks on duties and industry progress. Mr. Curren led the session with remarks from the president, and local woolmen from Cba mantra and Balindis Weenchew attended.
Local readers are invited to visit 407 George Street near Laasetter's and 297H Constant Street for new ladies garments. The shops advertise modern cuts, altered garments, and wartime fabric reductions. Evening displays promise to show the current fashion and styles in coats and shirts.
Commonwealth Gazette lists posts for Burrage and Motges staff including postmaster and telegraph officer, annuls W Brice telegraph remit at Auburn, Parramatta Woollen Mills tender for University Volunteer Corps equipment, and various Postmaster General Department offers with canvas, cloth, and printing material prices from Francis O Hagan Company and Robert Semis near Sydney.
In bankruptcy matters the registrar heard applications including Smatlvicate on Napier and a motion to vary an order for William Burrow’s pay and Griffik Evan Russell-Jones release. Debtors’ statements and accounts were adjourned to June 4 with examinations postponed due to incomplete records and absence of evidence.
Letter to the Evening News argues for transferring the Forestry Branch from the Secret of Lands to a Forestry Department under the Minister of Forestry. It criticizes current land management, urges royalty reforms, and cites a potential reorganization to improve alignment with forestry goals and public service. The writer claims the change would avoid costly oversight while preserving state interests and proposing advisory structures.
A letter to the editor condemns commercial travelers for poaching employees and provoking wage pressure. It argues such practices erode loyalties and threaten business relations, calling for reader action to curb these incursions and noting related cable and telegraph developments.
Mining report notes ore from Baker's Creek battery returning Soboa Eadet sale shaft work at No 1 level, reef progress at No 2 and No 8 levels, and near-surface ore at Brads reef. Proximity to government reservoir, New England scheme, and other mines like Garibaldi and Eisancry mentioned amid ongoing trials and delays. Francis Miller injured in Darlinghurst accident. hospital admission noted. Great Peppermint Cure advertised.
A fragmented OCR list shows various names and topics including Pierpont Morgan and Alfonso XIII along with figures like Lord Baltic and John McNeill. It hints at illustrated serials such as Little Paul by Margaret with a Bush-like illustrated tale. The text resembles a newspaper feature index or serialized story notices.
A compact overview from the Town 42nd Country Journal detailing rural topics. Includes columns on land preparation for orchards and car dens, livestock breeding, pickling seed wheat, mining news, poultry and kennel notes, and sports items.
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