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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
5
A lengthy divorce case unfolds outlining unresolved property disputes and contested assets. The proceedings reference multiple witnesses, involvement of legal representatives, and claims concerning support, with detailed salacious and family matters noted in the testimony. The document details cross examinations, motions, and the evolving custody considerations as the case progresses through the court.
A chaotic file notes Bravery Shipwreck Relief Society awards given tonight. Names such as Shirpweveck Alle, Le frm Seem Hed ot, Horf, and Mortimer appear among honorees and presenters. Several attendees are listed with partial or garbled spellings. multiple individuals named, including Rupert Mores and Philip, are noted. The text records an awards event with honors, attendees, and scattered details.
Several members of the Spiney Players' Club traveling to Richmond for a charity event were involved in a dangerous crash on a steep road. Mrs Lytton was thrown from a vehicle and her 4 year old son was dragged before rescue, while others escaped serious injury. Mayu Phillip Charley and companions were assisted to a motor car and taken to Belmwa Park for treatment.
The well known curtain suppliers on George Street announce a nine days sale with reduced prices on all goods. Bargains abound in every department and the event ends in three days, urging ladies to buy promptly.
The court heard Willem Capen deny ill will toward the Protestant as a summons sought to bind him over. Midday postponements aimed at settlement gave way to testimony about remarks to Mrs Capes and alleged stalking. A park incident and accusations of improper conduct were aired, with Mrs Capes and others detailing statements and actions surrounding February and March.
A man named Andrew McDor Weh allegedly attacked by a Demion-eres Rogelle as he walked on Wertond Street. He was taken to Sidney Hospital with a one inch deep wound from a pocket knife. Police report no arrest at this time.
A London preacher denounces a shallow smart set at society events, condemning lack of prayer and pretense in social life. He warns that vanity and moral neglect corrupt the soul, calling for sincere faith amid a bustling season of gatherings. London church figures critique Worldly pleasures while noting wariness in behavior among social circles.
In a hearing this morning Mr Wright representing emiplore’s and Mr Riley for the employers supported by Judge Hey Gon the Arbitration Court refused the Registrar’s application to cancel the Wharf Labourers Union registration. The court warned cancellation could end the deep sea agreement and upheld the union against being deemed tyrannical.
Widespread bicycle theft continues as thieves strike warehouses and homes. Juvenile offenders target machines to trade for rifles or money, with a recent incident at Xintows where a bicycle owned by Biswbedl 1ubee was taken. Police seek suspects and urge vigilance.
In a rough, spellbound entry from ASCOT RACES, the Tourtfen Three Handicap over two furlongs features Swerv Miele and Folly among notable runners. Keys: Williamsy Tiscord leads, with Prendotn and Laty Pitcite among contenders. Won by three parts of a length. time recorded as not clear in the fragment.
The report notes Mack Hurdle Haze at Maluirday, with injuries and a late retirement. It mentions Eynblli by Church Hill sold earlier and Hungerford heading to the N E W Trotting Club meeting, plus a Sydney Schools Squad selection and a football match at North Sydney Oval No 1 between North Sydney Wednesday and Marius Clark Chats.
The Russian giant Theodora Macmow arrived at Lill Island New York last month and faced detention by immigration authorities after an anonymous Newcastle England letter claimed he was weak minded and forced to cross the sea against his will. Physicians certified his sanity and he was released. He traveled to New York with his wife and children and slept on mattresses in the stewards cabin due to no berth aboard the Pretoria. Stewards report the giant’s appetite as prodigious yet he eats sparingly in the same room.
Art journal reports relics from the Spanish Armada removed from Spiekeroog to Emden. Twelve wooden panels depict the Saviour and the Twelve Apostles and were kept in Spiekeroog church for over 200 years. The items came from a ship’s chapel of a flagship wrecked after the Armada’s defeat. An antique doll rescued at the same time remains.
London cabled news that a Tumut district tobacco shipment on the steamer Marathon was sold by the New South Wales Agent General, realizing fourpence to four and a half pence per pound. The sale followed a lengthy growers’ test price program run with government supervision to gauge world market value and resolve disputes over leaf worth.
Tender list outlines contracts from Kod Jinda Spor to Kosmuske through to Barellan rail line, including fire station first portion at Crow's Nest and fencing at Butker Test. Names include G Maan Chintersh Wardl Zollner and firms like Grant and Mallison, Alaskan Brothers Temora.
A historical medical note outlines Dr. Douglas Tirvas of Latonaier presenting cases where hypnotic suggestion aided medical procedures. It cites patients including a woman undergoing childbirth, another patient aided during sleep, and a 19 year old with severe anxiety and pain. The article documents sleep induction, pain suppression, and claimed cures like reduction of insomnia and dipsomania through hypnosis.
A Monday night Tivol Theatre event drew a packed crowd for a lively show with prize presentations from the ladies and veterans sculling races. J A Hogan presided and praised promoters M Cranney and J A Beale while W Beach received an especially warm reception. The audience echoed with cheers as Harry Bilkants presented four guineas to the fund and news arrived of the death of William Coz of Wellington at age 3.
Trade notes from Sydney show aniline and other chemicals valued at 864 dollars per ton fob. Freight to London around 48 dollars per ton encourages Australian exporters, wheat prices in London remain high, and Sydney roller hour and maize demand patterns reflect wheat's dear market. Wholesale quotations list wheat, maize, and rice with varied duties and imports, while Japanese war impacts skilled labor and export capacity.
A dated weather summary lists rainfall figures for Bowral Byron Bay Keppel Lawson Maitland Manning Heads Mount Victoria Parramatta Port Stephens Raymond Terrace Singleton Sydney Tarent Ballina Camden Haven Kempsey Sount Victoria Port Macquarie Springwood Woolamaloo and Orange frosts. After four weeks of dull showery weather a shift to fine conditions is noted with fronts affecting farming regions and a forecast of a good harvest despite lingering showers.
The Alpine Club of Canada schedules a summer camp at Yoho Park British Columbia where admission includes camp and climb access but bans women in skirts on a rope due to danger. Recommended attire knickerbockers bloomers sweaters and colored goggles with sturdy boots. Baggage limited to forty pounds and must include blankets pillow and a clothes change.
A vivid Victorian showcase titled New Beauty debuts across Victoria House departments. Exquisite flora displays, glass cases, and interactive window vignettes feature seasonal fashions, artisan crafts, and modern women’s attire as visitors view evolving style trends in a lively, boutique atmosphere.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe Farmer & Company Limited and related entities, with scattered references to share values, locations in New Zealand and England, individuals, and legal or corporate notices. The readable portions mention share counts, prices, and possible governance or liquidation notes, but many words are garbled.
Trae Waulisie announces new ventures with Fasnarah Cantante and Lat $e as partners. The group aims to expand in regional markets, focusing on tech services and consumer products. Local officials note growing entrepreneurship and investment activity this quarter.
Fragmented text describes late shipping. Mentions visitors, a voyage from Cannes, and a list of named individuals including Mrs Hawkes Bear and G. Coteus. References a ship leaving Tower Street and a June departure from Cangvir, with names and associations unclear.
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