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Tue 27 Nov 1900 - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)
Page 4 - FEDERAL CINEMATOGRAPH PICTURES.
FEDERAL CINEMATOGRAPH
PICTURES.
It seems probable that arrangements will
be concluded whereby cinematograph records
will be obtained of some of the leading
features in connection with the forthcoming
Commonwealth celebrations. The idea is a
good one, and if properly carried out should
yield interesting and valuable results.
Thousands in Australia have received vivid
impressions of the great London Jubilee fes-
tivities by means of cinematograph pictures,
and many other important spectacles
have in a similar way been repre-
sented. Now, in our turn, the oppor-
tunity is given to us to provide people in
England with an interesting series of views.
From an historical point of view also the ex-
periment is worthy of encouragement. If the
anticipations of those responsible for the ar-
rangement of the celebrations are realised, the
coming scenes will be full of interest and im-
pressiveness, and no pains should be spared
to obtain the most complete possible record of
them for future years. The proposal is to
secure a series of cinomatograph pictures of
the procession as it passes certain command-
ing points in the city, as well as views of the
manoeuvres of the Imperial guard of honour
and other visiting troops. The Premier has
stated that he is willing to have platforms
erected in suitable positions to permit of pic-
tures being taken under the most advantageous
conditions. He rightly considers that the
occasion will lend itself to the production of
a number of splendid views that will be re-
ceived with the utmost interest by people
throughout the British Empire. In addition
to local artists we are promised a visit from
several cinematographists from London, and
if proper facilities are provided there is
no reason why a series of valuable pictures
should not be obtained that will form a fitting
memento of a great occasion in our history.
Legislative Council.—In accordance with the
resolution passed last week, there will be a sit-
ting of the Legislative Council this afternoon, and
the proceedings are likely to last till a late hour.
The resumption of the adjourned debate on the
motion for the second reading of the Old-Age
Pensions Bill is the first important item on the
business paper, and this will probably occupy the
attention of the House for an hour or two. Then
comes the motion for the second reading of the
Marringe Bill, the Mining Laws Further Amend-
ment Bill, and Stock Stealing Prevention Bill.
The Law Relating to Marriage.—On the 22nd
instant a bill was introduced in the Legislative
Council by the Attorney-General to amend the
law relating to marriage, to amend the Marriage
Act of 1899, and the Registration of Births,
Deaths, and Marriages Act of 1899, and for
purposes consequent on, or incidental to,
those objects ; and the second reading is
down for to-day. Sections 3 and 12 deal
with the registration of ministers for the celebra-
tion of marriages, and by section 9 power is
given to the Governor to prohibit a minister from
celebrating marriages if he has been convicted of
any felony or indictable misdemeanour, or any
misconduct in celebrating any marriage, or any
breach of the Act relating to marriage ; or has
been guilty of such impropriety as to the time,
manner, or place of celebrating marriages as,
in the opinion of the Governor, renders it inexpe-
dient that he should continue to solemnise mar-
riages. The Governor and the Registrar-General
also have power, under certain conditions, to can-
cel registration ; and section 13 provides that the
only persons who may celebrate marriages are a
minister of religion, registered under the Act, and
the Registrar-General, or any Deputy Registrar-
General or District Registrar. Marriages in pri-
vate houses are only to be permitted between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., unless notice is sent
to the Registrar-General, who may, if he thinks
fit, attend the ceremony. The Governor, by sec-
tion 15, may, by proclamation in the " Gazette,"
prohibit marriages in certain houses, and for con-
travention of such proclamation the registration
of the minister may be cancelled and the minis-
ter deemed guilty of a misdemeanour. Persons
who are under the age of 21 years, except in the
case of widowers or widows, must obtain the
written consent of parents or guardians. Every
person celebrating marriages contrary to the pro-
visions of the Act, or neglecting to obtain consent
in the case of a minor, will be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanour ; and provision is also made for a
person knowingly marrying a minor without con-
sent. By clause 31 every person guilty of a mis-
demeanour for a breach of the Act or the princi-
pal Act for which no specific penalty or punish-
ment is provided is rendered liable to a penalty
not exceeding £500, or to imprisonment for a
term not exceeding five years, or to both such
penalty and imprisonment.
The Result of a Tram Accident.—Yesterday,
before the Chief Justice and a jury of four, an
action was tried in which a boy named Peelgrane,
by his next friend, sued the Railway Commis-
sioners to recover £2000 damages for serious in-
juries sustained by him in consequence of a tram
accident. It appeared that on the evening of June
1 Peelgrane was proceeding to Newtown in an
electric tram when a collision took place with a
lorry and the boy was jammed between the ve-
hicle and the car, and was so injured that the
lower portion of his left leg had to be amputated.
The Commissioners did not deny their liability,
and the question therefore was only one for as-
sessment of damages. The jury, after a brief
consideration, returned a verdict for the full
amount claimed.
Mr. Commissioner Brandis.—At the sittings of
the Land Appeal Court yesterday Mr. Hanbury
Davies, on behalf of the Bar and the Crown, ex-
pressed the gratification which was felt at the re-
turn of Mr. Brandis to the Court after a
lengthened period of absence through illness. Mr.
Brandis acknowledged his gratitude at the senti-
ments expressed.
Wills for the Week.—The amount paid in
stamp duty on probates of wills and letters of ad-
ministration for the week ending November 24,
was £597 11s.
Newtown Police Offices.—Yesterday the clerks
connected with the Newtown Police Court and
offices moved into their new quarters in the
same building. For a long time it has been felt
by the officials that the accommodation provided
in the department used by the general public at
this office has been inadequate, while the clerks
themselves had hardly room to move about. One
of the court rooms, built in the first instance as a
summons court, has never been used except for
storing lumber, &c. This room has now been
fitted up as the public office, and the clerks quarters
have been transferred thereto. The change is one
that will doubtless be appreciated by the general
public and the clerical staff alike. The room is a
large and airy building, with abundance of space
for the growing requirements of the district and
the comfort of all concerned.
Death of Mr. C. C. Skarratt.—News was re-
ceived in Sydney yesterday of the death in
London on Friday morning of Mr. Charles C.
Skarratt, who was for many years a resident in
Sydney, and owned a great deal of property in
this city, including the Royal Hotel, George-
street. Mr. Skarratt first came to the colony in
1851. He was much identified with mining
matters, being one of the original directors of the
Mount Morgan mine. He went to England two
or three times. While in Sydney he was a
director of the Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, the Sydney Tramway and Omnibus
Company, Tooth's Brewery, and several mining
companies. For many years he lived at Carleton,
Summer Hill. He last went to the old country
in 1893. It was his intention to return here
again, but he was prevented from doing so owing
to illness in his family. Mr. Skarratt leaves a
widow, two sons, and four daughters in England,
and one married daughter—Mrs. Keigwin—in
Sydney. The deceased gentleman was very
popular here. He was much associated with
sporting pursuits, such as coursing, pigeon-
shooting, &c., and he was also a member of the
Coaching and Gun Clubs. His age was 77
years.
The Conviction of Jimmy Governor.—On Wed-
nesday morning next there will be a sitting of the
Full Court in order to consider certain points
which were reserved at the instance of prisoner's
counsel at the recent trial of Jimmy Governor.
A Fatal Accident.—An inquiry was held by
the City Coroner yesterday into the circumstances
of the death of a lady named Miss Susannah
Craddock, aged 85 years. Deceased resided with
Miss Elizabeth Ann Morris at Petersham, and
was very feeble. On the morning of the 7th
instant deceased fell in her bedroom, fracturing
her right thigh. She was attended by Dr. Coutie,
but gradually got worse and died on Sunday. A
finding of accidental death was returned.
Drowning Accident.—The City Coroner held an
inquiry yesterday touching the death of a boy
named Dominico Luigi Vescia, aged 5 years, who
was drowned in Woolloomooloo Bay on Sunday.
The evidence showed that deceased was playing
on the landing-stage at Cowper Wharf with
another boy named Willie Williams, aged 4
years, and when trying to get a piece of wood out
of the water he fell in and was drowned. De-
ceased's companion ran away and told his mother
of the occurrence. The body was afterwards recovered, but all efforts to restore animation
failed. The coroner entered a finding of accidental death.
Fatality at Coogee.—The City Coroner held an
inquest at the South Morgue yesterday respecting
the death of a woman named Amy Kerr, aged 40
years, whose body was found on Saturday
lying on the rocks at Coogee. The evidence
showed that deceased had not enjoyed good
health lately, and was very despondent.
Mrs. Ellen Schey stated that deceased had
stayed with her at Carlton during the
previous fortnight, and on Saturday last
accompanied her in the train. Witness left the
train at Eveleigh, and deceased said that she was
going to her home in Oxford-street. Witness did
not see her again alive. The body was discovered
by two boys, who informed the police. Senior-
constable Jordan and Constable Turbet recovered
the body and conveyed it to the South Morgue.
An open finding was returned.
Fatal Accident to a Railway Fettler.—Yester-
day morning a fettler named James Morrisey,
employed on the railway, was killed by a passing
train at Newtown. The deceased and two others
were engaged repairing the fast up line near the
Newtown goods station. In the carrying out of
the work a bar which was lying between the
rails of the down line on the fast road was re-
quired, and the deceased crossed over to get the
bar. The 9.40 through passenger train from Sydney
to Hornsby approached, and the deceased's mates
stood to the one side to let the train pass. They
state that they thought the deceased had stepped
across the down line and was standing on the
other side. To their horror, when the train had
shot by they discovered their mate's mangled
body lying in a heap between the rails on the
down line. The head was cut in two, the right
arm was severed from the body, and the legs were
severely crushed and fractured in several places.
It is supposed that the deceased did not hear the
train approaching until it was too late to get out
of the way. The remains were gathered up and
removed to the South Sydney Morgue, and the
matter was reported to the City Coroner, who will
hold an inquest this morning. The deceased was
46 years of age, and resided with his wife and six
children at 77 Toogood-street, Erskineville.
Combined rail and steamer excursions to the
Hawkesbury River and George's River (Parkesvale)
take place to-morrow.
The appointment as a sub-lieutenant is gazetted of
Midshipman Bertie Black, of the Naval Brigade.
Mr. C. T. Burfitt is in receipt of the following ad-
vice from the Department of Public Works :—"With
reference to your letter of the 26th ultimo, in which
you draw attention to the state of Pyrmont Bridge-
road fronting Wentworth Park, I have the honour
to inform you that tenders have been invited for
the supply of metal for the repair of the road in
question, the date for the receipt of which expired
on the 13th instant."
The Federal Programme and Badge Company, of
Orient-chambers, announce in this issue their ar-
rangements for the supply of a special registered
Commonwealth badge.
Messrs. Lawson, Caro, and Co., Limited, will offer
for auction sale to-day, at 2.30 p.m., a choice col-
lection of water-colour drawings and oil paintings
from the brushes of the late Thomas Peerless and J.
H. Carss. The work of both artists has long been
before the public, and the present collection contains
many choice bits, illustrative of New Zealand, Tas-
manian, and New South Wales scenery. Particulars
will be found in our advertising columns.
The weekly entertainment of the Boys' Brigade is
announced to take place this evening.
In connection with the naval and military parade
at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church on Sunday,
when there was a memoriam service to the late Staff-
Surgeon Steel, the naval forces, numbering 274
officers and men, were under the actual command of
Commander G. S. Lindeman, R. N.
Addresses on the subject of " Re incarnation, the
Process of Self-evolution," were given by the Uni-
versal Brotherhood on Sunday night.
A grand Scotch concert will be held to-night in
the Leichhardt Town Hall. The proceeds are in
aid of the trust funds of the Leichhardt Presby-
terian Church.
The service of the New South Wales Spiritualistic
Association was largely attended on Sunday evening
at Tattersall's Hall, Hunter-street, the subject of the
evening's lecture being " Mental Therapeutics or
Mindology," delivered by Mr. I. C. Bradley. Re-
ference was made to the arrival of Mrs. Ada Foys,
a spiritualistic lecturer and medium of wide reputa-
tion. She had arrived from America by the Alameda,
and was met and welcomed by the officers of the
association, and presented with a handsome basket
of flowers, arranged with the emblematic colours of
the association.
An advertisement appearing elsewhere announces
that a meeting of German colonists to consider the
steps to be taken in connection with the Common-
wealth celebrations is to be held on Thursday even-
ing at Pfalert's Hotel.
Frank Clarke, aged 17, a blacksmith's assistant,
living at Bondi, was admitted to the Sydney Hos-
pital last evening suffering from a fracture of the
collarbone and severe injuries to one thigh caused
by a fall from a moving train in Elizabeth-street.
Yesterday afternoon a labourer named Patrick
Burns, who is employed by Messrs. Angus and Son,
and who resides at 78 Mansfield-street, Balmain, fell
from the iron whalf at Darling Harbour, into the
water, striking the lower landing stage as he fell.
Officers of the Civil Ambulance and Transport
Brigade promptly conveyed him to the Sydney Hos-
pital.
A carter named Patrick Murphy, who resides at
Cook-street, Balmain, fell from his cart in Bank-
street yesterday, fracturing his left ankle. The
Civil Ambulance Brigade conveyed him to Prince
Alfred Hospital.
Early yesterday morning a miner named Stephen
Strong, who resides at Helensburg, in alighting from
a moving train in Helensburg tunnel, was caught by
the wheel, which passed over both feet, badly crush-
ing the toes. He was sent on by rail to Sydney, the
Civil Ambulance Brigade completing the transport
to Sydney Hospital.
The report of the Prince Alfred Hospital for the
week ending November 24 is as follows :—
Number of in-patients at last report, 230 ; since ad-
mitted, 65 ; discharged, 57 ; died, 10 ; remaining
in hospital, 228 ; number of out-patients treated
during the week, 381 ; number of casualty cases
treated but not admitted, 431. Total, 812. There
are two cases of enteric fever in the hospital.
The report of the Sydney Hospital for week ended
November 24 is as follows :—Admitted, 76;
discharged, 63 ; died, 13 ; remaining, 301 ; out-
patients treated but not admitted, 1203 ; casualty
cases treated but not admitted, 580 ; number of
typhoid cases in hospital, 3.