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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1908

Page

5

Bite of a dog leads to court verdict in Newtown

Walter Proger sued Michael Callaghan for £100 damages after being bitten on the face by a dog at the Milton Hotel area. Proger, who required hospital treatment and missed work, claimed the dog belonged to Callaghan. Callaghan denied ownership. witnesses said the dog had been on his premises. The jury found for the defendant.

Burney District Court Walter Proger S Chonden-street Newtown Michael Callaghan Courthouse Hotel Australia-street Perry EH. A. Abigail PF. K J. Grimes Milton Cromwell Oheomiet Prince Iired Hospital Emilee O'Callaghan Henry Cromwell Callaghan Nic Honsr

Woollahra Burglary: Man Held for Trial in Boot Shop Theft

William Hargraves 25 a dealer committed for trial at Paddington Court on charges of breaking and entering the Woollahra bootshop of Andrew M Mahon at 450 Old South Head Road on November 22, stealing six pairs of boots valued at £5 10s and receiving stolen boots. Witnesses said a lock catch was forced, eight boots missing, and police saw Hargraves with another man near Bondi Beach early November 3.

William Hargraves Paddington Andrew M'Mahon Old South Hend Road Woollahra Mindlirew M'Mahon Stokes Bondi Beach Johnson

Night Fight On Lane Cove Road Leads To Court

A late Saturday night altercation on Lane Cove Road North Sydney led to Jeames M Mahon and others appearing before North Sydney Police Court. Kendall testified a £10 fight challenge occurred, with fines imposed on M Mahon senior and Remfall for defensive actions.

Lane Cove Road North Sydney Constanie M'Ewan Torre North Sydney Police Court Jeames M' Mahon Ehtine John Kendall Gott Kendall M'Mahon Sen van Ford Sr Costa Ton Joseph Remfall Cosin

Jam from Hobart Arrives with Westralia at Sydney

The steamship Westralia from Hobart reached Sydney harbor this morning with 58 passengers and a large varied cargo. The main shipment was 1878 cans of jam, plus extensive fruit, peas, pulp, evaporated fruit, timber, ale, fish, feather, woollens, and sundries. Miss Spark of Maitland named matron of Tenterfield Hospital, Miss A M'Kay appointed matron of Mudges Hospital.

Huddart Parker Westralia Sydney Hobart Mise Spark Maitland Tenterfield Hospital A M’ Kay Contamundra Hospital Mudges Hospital

Wheat worth £41,000 under liquidation directions

The liquidator of Farmers and Letters Co-operative Society seeks court orders on selling wheat stored at Darling Island and other sheds. Details show bags stored and claimed, with consignors and non consenting parties, and a plan to sell under supervision, keep proceeds in a trust, and assign committees for Temora and other sheds. The hearing also covers remuneration and costs, valuing the wheat at £41,000.

F. W. Liroyd Farmers and Letters’ Co-operative Society, Limited Darling Island Uzuln Justele Streat Georie Bogan Gate Cowra Temora Consignora Tis Honor Bank of Australasia T. [. Campbell W. Taylor GG. Lucas Taylor Campbell Lucas

Federal Parliament Poised to Prorogue Next Week

Melbourne Thursday reports after a Federal Cabinet meeting the Premier said session likely to close next week. If estimates are disposed of by tomorrow afternoon, Parliament may prorogue on Friday week. Measures to pass include the Parliamentary Witnesses, Iron Bonnz, Federal Capital Site, Electoral Amendment, and Immigration Restriction bills.

Melbourne Fisher

Roaming Animals Haunts North Sydney and Suburbs

Nuisance from horses cattle and stray goats continues in North Sydney Pardington Waverley and nearby areas. Last week twenty goats were impounded along with horses cows and calves wandering streets and vacant allotments. Several offenders were fined at North Sydney Police Court for keeping animals at large. inspectors prosecuted. Cattle roam in Waverley and gardens suffer as cows move in streets.

North Sydney Pardington Waverley Neutral Bay Mosman

Goulburn Races Opening Handicap Result at Six Furlongs

Charcoal ridden by Lamond led early at Goulburn in the Opening Handicap of 20 sews over 6 furlongs, Lyden aboard Kuhn finishing first by a half head ahead of Crack Corn with W Black aboard. Five other starters competed. Time not fully readable. Trial Stakes followed over 6 furlongs with Ruffo the likely winner, ridden by Beaver, and Dohaged as a distant second under Black. details incomplete.

Lamond Lynden Kuhn W. Black Ruffo Beaver Black

A Pantomime Player From London on Omrah to Sydney

Walter Stanton, bound for Sydney under J C Williamson to star in Jack and Gill, plays the Giant Rooster with a trained game cock on board. He has four trained cocks aboard and performs a dramatic sequence amid applause. Also aboard is Miss Meredro, English actress, engaged for Cinderella.

Fremantle R.M.S. Omrah London Walter Stanton Sydney J. C Williamson Jack and Gill Stanton Elee Miss Meredro Messrs Meyneil Juan Prince

Dairy Farmer James J. Harding Shoots Self Near Mudgee

In Mudgee area 27 miles from town a dairy farmer James J. Harding of Tabrabucca aged 43 was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. He had milked cows the prior afternoon and retired early after reporting a headache, with no prior warning of such an act.

Mudgee James J. Harding Tabrabucca Here Harding

Two Sydney actions settle in court crash and hotel stock case

In a Sydney District Court session Judge Backhouse reserved decision on a dispute between Titus Salt Blamires and Hannah Heffernan over a collision claim of 750 pounds. The jury found 260 pounds for Blamires. Separately W J Power sued Christina Williamson licensee of the Metropolitan Hotel for 19168 pounds over stock value and goodwill. Williamson paid 30 pounds into court and denied further liability.

Page Titus Salt Blamires Carter Hannah Heffernan Judge Backhouse Sydney W. J. Power Green's Road Paddington Christina Williamson Metropolitan Pitt Street

Future of Bulli mine hinges on government bore plan

A Wollongong deputation led by MILA urged the Premier to fund bore sinking at Bulli Colliery to test for coal in Crown leases. Trustees warned 200 workers could lose jobs if pillars are withdrawn and the mine closed. the Premier weighed whether taxpayers should back the project.

Nicholson Mila Wade Wollongong Bulli W. J. Adams George Adams Coke Fett Adams J. Barry G. Adams Prury Morgan Southern Colliery Employees’ Association Tressider Glass Kirton Payne North Illawarra Water and Sewerage Board Mines Department Bull Crown Wady Cremorne South Bulli Company New South Wales

Fellmongering Board appoints Walter Edmunds chairman

Mr Walter Edmunds barrister is appointed chairman of the Fellmongering Board and Mr Addison Industrial Registrar is named chairman of the Storemen and Packers Bonded and Free Stores Board.

Walter Edmunds Fellmongering Board Addison Storemen and Packers

Divorce Court. She Got Out in Jealous Husband Case

Mary Susan Bennis formerly Connor sought divorce from James Henry Bennis a coal miner on desertion grounds. She told of a May marriage, a June quarrel, and that he threatened to kill her with an axe if she did not leave. After brief reconciliation attempts, she left for Sydney and a decree nisi was granted with six months to move to absolute.

Mary Susan Bennis Connor James Henry Bennis Mr. R. Fraser Mount Keira Sydney Petitioner Nisi

Desertion Case Reuben Bromwich and Emily Bromwich

Emily Bromwich formerly Morgan petitioned for divorce from Reuben Bromwich on the grounds of desertion. The evidence recalls a long separation with lodging in Kent Street Sydney, multiple separations at sea, and engagements on boats. The court found for the petitioner but delayed decree nisi pending the registrar-general certificate.

Bride Seeks Divorce Over Adultery with Co Respondent

A 16 year old bride Briden Lastie Rutherfort M Farland sued for divorce from Ethel May M Farland alleging adultery with William James Harrow. The petitioner cited concealment of marriage, cohabitation across Victoria and New South Wales, and paid maintenance until recent years. Evidence showed the respondent was seen at Neerim and Melbourne locations with Harrow, and a decree nisi was granted to be made absolute in six months.

Lastie Rutherfort M'Farland Ethel May M’farland King Wiliam James Harrow Ralston KLC Pitt W. H. Drew Cobram Victoria New South Wales Imm Carlton Canada Ahs Fiteroy Melbourne Monsey Petitioner Halpen Neerim Grapeland Petithoner Harrow Frank Halpen Ortoner Hopkins Barrow Seaper Street Nist

NSW Cricket Team Selections for Brisbane Trip Dec 11

N Deane accepted to travel with New South Wales to Brisbane for the December 11 match against Queensland. Most players agreed to go, except Diamond who has yet to answer. Dr Poidevin, interstate and international star, is back in Adelaide after a Sydney holiday. The Australian Board of Control meeting in Sydney will set terms for England tour players, with potential profit sharing after the board’s percentage.

Deane Brisbane New South Wales Queensland Diamond Poidevin Sydney Adelaide Australian Board of Control England Arthur Paget Jack Lapetit Armidale Paget Midlands East Midlands Loreal Heath Canterbury Park Lindrum Smith Messrs Kinedrum

Return of Snowy Baker From London Visit

Freemantle reports Snowy Baker arrived from London aboard the M.S. Omrab and gave an interview praising the trip and England. He recalls losing the boxing bout to Douglas at the Northampton Institute, notes Australian crowds, and mentions swimming wins in Finland. Baker discusses the Wallabies, All Blacks, and Springboks, and reflects on Towns racing and England’s reaction to his departure.

Fremantle M.S. Omrab London None England Northampton Institute George Towns Douglas Douglan Finland Wallabies Walter All Blacks Springboks Sue Towns George Townere

Sculling Championship Training In Auckland

In Auckland on Thursday afternoon R Arnst and W Webb train for the world sculling championship on December 15 at the Wanganui River. Arnst did a trial 1 1/2 mile with W Pogwell as pacemaker. Webb’s practice pace over the mile was about a little over one minute. The full course time remains confidential after a race on the river earlier in February.

Auckland R. Arnst W. Webb Wanganui Arnst W. Pogweill Sydney Webb Trosiider Waneundt Gmin Lave

Meat Dumped Overboard From Glacier Steamer

Experts examined meat aboard the United States Supply steamer Glacier in Sydney harbor and found it unfit for consumption. A quantity was transferred to a lighter and dumped overboard. Details are scarce, but the issue will be investigated to determine the cause. The stores reportedly were transshipped at Manila after arriving from Australia on prior steamers.

Tri United States Glacier Sydney Arbor Manila Australia

Homebush Stock Sales Record Heavy Wool Sheep Yarding

An extra heavy yarding at Homebush sale yards saw 197 consignors list 9,175 sheep and lambs, with prices broadly lower for plain stock yet firm for better classes. Primes meting wethers sold 10s to 14s, ewes 10s to 12s, lambs advanced, and the run included two Queensland consignments totalling 170 head. Cattle numbers appeared smaller, with prime bullocks 9 to 11 guineas and cows 4 to 7 guineas, while month totals show November close to half a million sheep and over 11 thousand cattle sold.

Homebush Laech Almoat Sydney Meat Preserving Company, Limited Riverstone Meat Company Maenday Ts &F O& Ad Queensland South Coast Newcastle Bildings

Bananas From Fiji Drive Down Sydney Wholesale Prices

A heavy Fiji banana shipment lowers Sydney wholesale values with prices seen at 46 a case for O.M. show runs this afternoon. Revised quotations include 1-G.M. 1fs to 1és per case and 4a to 1¢s per bunch. Fiji shipments quote lia to Ms per case and 6s to Te per bunch, while Queensland prices run to 125 a case and Ss to 68 a bunch. Wholesale charges will be reflected in retail prices.

Fiji Sydney O.M Queensland

Hotels Change Hands in Metropolitan Licenses

Publicans licences granted by the Metropolitan Licensing Benches include transfers at Norfolk Hotel Redfern Edinburgh? No, correct: Norfolk Hotel Redfern to Edward Rowan Cochranes Hotel Sydney Wharf Street to Hugh Gallagher Ernest Carden President Lincoln Hotel Forbes Street Sydney James Joseph Cleary to James F E Bourke Railway Pier Hotel Sydney Pier Street to Thomas Loughrey Albert W Jordan.

Norfolk Cleveland-street Redfern Charles Tye Edward Rowan Cochrane’s Wharf-street Sydney Hugh Gallagher Ernest Carden Lincoln Forbesstreet James Joseph Cleary James FE. Bourke Railway Pier Pier- Street Thomas Loughrey Albert W Jordan

Late Shipping Arrivals from Brisbane Hobart and London Ports

Arrivals list ships with captains and armaments from Brisbane Hobart and London under agents Weetralta Huddert Parker Indraghirl and Tyeer Heliferer Wilks Ragten from Cam tham Thawen Methowrne and G Vuillamt. Departures noted December 1 for South Coast.

Trerember Marioo Kerr Brisbane Yulll and Company Weetralta If Kerl Hobart Huddert, Parker, and Company Indraghirl Fey Wilks London Tyeer and Company Heliferer Capesin Ragten Camthem Thawen Allen Terror and Company

The Standard Rotary Shuttle Premier Sewing Machine Ad

The Standard Rotary Shuttle makes 350 stitches while others 200. It travels less than half as far with half the friction and wear. It runs quietly with no interruptions, unlike vibrating shuttles. The Standard Rotary does lock and chain stitches on one machine. Send for illustrated folder with prices or visit George Street shop.

Georgestreet

Copper markets drift in London and Sydney trading

Private cables report copper and share price moves in London and Sydney with falls in copper scrip. Listings include Mount Elliott Hampden and Hannan Star with varied bids and sellers. Broken Hill, Union Bank and Mount Morgan figures noted. Markets anticipate decisions on mining terms as speculators watch Broken Hill and Wallaroo lines.

London Ge & Ton Mount Elliott Hampden Chaffer Main Reef Te Perseverance Te Ba Fingall Hannan Star Ta Hd Hainault Gwalie Consolidated Sydney Hilmingra Quyotetiana Harrier Mount EiMet O.K Adelaide Wallaroo O.K. Cowper Britsh Mrokun Hill South Com Junction South Glanmire Monkland Inglewood Reef Cmaleau Bonnie Dundee Charters Towers Wallsend Dition Gilafore Chatter Commercial Bank of Sydney Mount Ellinit Thusd Castlemaine Wood Olé Leztes Mont de Pinte Junction North Chesfer Bank of New South Walna Union Bank of Australia Howard Smith Newcastle and Mugrer River Ste Intercolonial Sza Bellamb Cowl Tower Badgery Mines Chillagoe Team Antler Grafton Copper Kyler Weiter Lloyd Copper Lobb's Birer Mitto Teen M'Gregor Mount Cuthbert Eoller Mount Molloy Ordinary Mungana Uyer Neler Be Queen Ree Waltarog Vulcan ‘Tin Broken Hill Proprietary Broken Hill Junction Weller Isc Baker's Creek Harden Herden Central le Td Harden West Pai Aitto Mount Thwid Hillgrove Occidental Araluen Central Mount Lyell Bayer Brilliant Extended Marshall's Dd Mount Morgan Bay Queen Victory North Oriental South Great Smithfield Maiu Reef Ize Tim South Kalgurtt Neller Bank of N.S.W Nsw Faniee Sandatone Development Lake View Consols Mount Tn Coal Kqdelaide Sauraday Chatters North Kaigurli Uroya Brown Hill Lds Associavea 2Us Ud Anmenbatoud Northern Melbourne Ster — Kauri South Blocks South Broken Bliloit OK Sa Tasman Crown Queensland Dorset New Black Horse Gathcari Dempesey’s Nelson North Chaffer's Long Tunnel Lupe Tinuais Aus

Verandah of Public School Playshed Collapses

The playshed at the public school collapsed yesterday afternoon without warning. A special school board meeting directed a strong letter to the Minister for Education urging immediate erection of a safe structure.

Parkes

Kugelmann Acquitted In Manslaughter Trial

Adelaide reporters note a not guilty verdict delivered by the jury today in the criminal court. E Kugelmann a consulting medical herbalist faced manslaughter charges over the death of Harry Raiten a Mount Templeton farmer.

Adelaide Criminal Court E. Kugelmann Harry Raiten Mount Templeton

Council Hears Jokes As Caretaker Bid Is Rejected

The health committee refused the application of a man seeking the position of caretaker of the refreshment area for ladies at Woolloomnonton. The committee recommended the council consider his candidacy at the next meeting, amid speculation and local politics. The article also notes Hyde Park duties, a potential new lord mayor, and updates on police provisions extending to Ennsonit town.

Coun Woolloomnonton Breton Foemptrell Ssrte Pakw Hunt Hyde Park George Gippe Alfred Stephen Hall Liverpol-streey Beraer Allen Taylor

In Memoriam and Public Notices Appear in Ad Section

A garbled advertisement page shows memorial notices for Mary Hyman and related family remembrances. Also present are notices for auctions, real estate listings, and public sale reminders with scattered names, locations, and dates. The fragmentary text references WAUSHHIRR OF THE FLOWDEN, DOCH and COMPANY, and various vendors and agents.

Wymas Mary Ant Heveke Mary Mae Tiptokm Lip Ling Erandehitdre Mary Deaghters Lan Fran Gus Derm Nivee Merry King Wyman Hyman Alice Lare M'Deyurel Aline Priday! Mora HaliWes Coc Mount Lote Doch and Company Punetel Theemtore

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