Woman 17 Charged With Attempted Suicide in Central Court
Edith Bedford, 17, married, appeared before Mr. Peytes in the Central Foroe Court charged with attempting suicide on November 13. Constable Mann testified she was found in a lane in Surry Bulls at 1.45 pm, unconscious beside a cup of matches and phosphorus. A note to her husband described her distress and the belief she was disgraced. She claimed to have been driven to it by abuse and hunger, with no clothing or sustenance for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bedford
Peytes
Fo-roe Court
Sydney Howgstal
Dave
Herk
Svach
Jock Dows
Bedford
Pannel
Jef Court
The
Salvation Army
Sydney Water Supply Update Shows Persistent Restrictions
At today’s Water and Sewerage Board meeting, the weekly average daily supply reached 26,261,000 gallons, up from last year but below normal. Manly stores reservoir averaged 290,370 gallons daily, while Prospect Reservoir remained high and restrictions stay in place. officials called the GES condition very unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Board
Gaii
Manly
Carrard
Utr Sunetaries
Miner Survives 100 Foot Fall After Dramatic Rescue
In Adelong, James Kilmartin, a miner, fell about 100 feet into water from a cage at the Ader Bris Proprietary Mine. He was rescued with a nasty scalp wound and strained joints, remaining conscious after the shock, and was found clinging to help about ten minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelong
James Kilmartin
Ader Bris
New Electoral Brill Extends Voting Rights to Women
The new Electoral Bill provides for women to gain electors rights with separate rolls and polling booths for them, permits postal voting for those unable to attend polling places, and outlines procedures for recording ballots and witnessing. It sets rules for police and officials overseeing the process and requires matching signatures on the ballot paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Commonwealth of UN
Ferson
Himalaya Steamer Ties Up at Culmubo
The Himalaya, the incoming Anil steamer for the company, made fast at Culmubo and prepared to proceed toward Promanile. The crew set the lines and the vessel lay against the quay while preparations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fant ’. Lala
Himalaya
Culmubo
Promanile
Divorce Court Supports Petitioner In Old Age Suit
Mr Justice Stingein continued the hearing in the divorce action by John Laws against Siladn Lewis. Laws, aged over, says Lewis deserted him for another man and refuses to return with their daughter sick at Temare. He granted a decree nisi with returnable in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stingein Yertentay
John Laws
Siladn Lewis
Tomety Talnden
Welll
Temare
Temera
Adube
James Foley Ryans petitions for dissolution of marriage
The petitioner, a hookkespen represented by F J Tanner, seeks divorce from Annia Evaba formerly Crown on grounds of desertion. He testifies she began drinking after July 1896, drank weekly, left May 14 1896 and did not return, and he attempted reconciliation before seeking an absolute decree after seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Foley Ryans
Annia Evaba
Crown
Hookkespen
F. J. Tanner
The Going of O Shea Deserts Wife in 19th Century Case
Annie Verocita O Shea formerly Ferrell petitioned for dissolution of marriage to Fredk O Shea laborer. They wed in April 1848 at Sydney under Congregational Mission rites. He left for India with horses in October that year, returned April 1809 for five days, then vanished claiming work elsewhere. decree granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Verocita O'Shea
Ferrell
Fredk. O'Shea
Aye
Sydney
India
Strethfield
The Ways of a Stouckman and a Contested Marriage
Lourea E. Burrows petitioned for divorce from George Shbrows on grounds of desertion and misconduct. The couple married in June and lived in Paddington and Grafton areas, with intermittent separations from 1888 to 1901. A decree nisi was granted, to become absolute in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpeon
Lourea E. Burrows
Morehouse
George Shbrows
Junu
A Wifes Fondness Petition For Desertion Divorce
Margaret Plyon formerly Finnerty petitioned for divorce from Patrick Flynn on grounds of desertion. They wed in June at Balmelo in the Roan Catholic Church. She provided evidence of his disappearance claiming he went to work and never returned. The couple lived happily until the desertion began. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Sydsey
Paddington
Wong
Seli bin
Sbe
Tad
Abe
Margaret Plyon
Finnerty
Patrick Flynn
Balmelo
Alice
He Never Returned Decree Granted in Three Months
Jane Cooper formerly Barnes sues Samuel Cooper for desertion claiming a marriage in Mudgee in 188 with Primitive Methodist rites. In July 1408 he left to seek work and has not returned. Decree nisi granted. motion for absolute decree to be heard in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Cooper
Barnes
Samuel Cooper
Mudgee
Primitive Methodiat
Desertion Sought in Ontario Marriage Dissolution
In a case before the court Albart Plelt petitioned for dissolution of marriage with Edlik Reid Pint formerly Cedogan on grounds of desertion. The couple wed in October 1997 at Sydney under Methodist Episcopal rites. After evidence on desertion, the court granted a decree nisi, with terms to be finalized in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albart Plelt
Edlik Reid Pint
Cedogan
Sydney
Wedded at Fifteen Geatsa Rayner Seeks Divorce
Geatsa Rayner a musician sues Georgina Francea Rayner for divorce on grounds of separation and alleged infidelity. They married at age 15 in Magwood Victoria. By January 1895 they resided at Mt Wyalong. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geatse Rayner
Georgina Francea Rayner
Devito
Luna
Ool- Magwood
Victoria
Mt Wyaleng
Victorian Speaker Ill in Melbourne Assembly
The Victorian Speaker Gillies collapsed while presiding over the State Assembly and is unable to speak or stand. Doctors report grave anxiety as the incident shocks Melbourne with concern for his health and ongoing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Venous Gillies
State
The Bulli Fund Committee Meeting Report Request
The Estes Committee seeks a report on dir Miura Arc ant for a whip motion in Parliament. Moore yesterday, Mr Hougue and others presided. Biden and Quthert were present. At 138 pm, the chair and secretary of the Bully Fund were expected to be called to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saneeiay
Estes’ Committee
Miura Arcllant
Moore
Hougue
Fexan
Sabor
Pam
Nederstood
Fuld
I Roid
Marine Court to Convene in Harwcastle Friday
A Court of Marine Inquiry will be held at Harwcastle on Friday regarding the case of Young Dengares. The proceeding will be presided by Judge Barkhous, with Captain GL Boltohnd and J. Kensie serving as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Marie
Harwcastle
Mn Aochimet
Tha Bg
Young Dengares
Barkhous
Sale
Boltohnd Sad J. A 'Kensie
Memenorel
Harvest era market notes from South Australia amid scarce dairy and grain demand
A dense market report outlines scarce Del Aw and limited Drax sales while New Monier River quotes rise to £3 per ton. Prices span wheat to oats, maize and fodder with New Zealand and Hunter River goods listed, including cheese and butter ranges, poultry pricing, and assorted dairy and grain quotations for Sydney markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Sortralian
Aellern
Tenterbooks
Fanl
Enmié
Angendingan Spo
Monier
Brighton
Chorel
Redfern
Old New Zealand
Sussex Street
Manning River Bowl
N.S.W
Ordl
Gary Wrands
Manitoba
Pollard
New Zealand
Heaey Evil
Northern River
Chat
Nsw
Adelaide
Tas
Derrick
Molagsee—Colonial Sugar Company
Tony
Colonial Sugar Company
Boeawax
Fruit prices and harvest notes from Australia and Victoria
Readable fragments describe fruit pricing in New South Wales Queensland and Victoria. Items include oranges lemons bananas apples strawberries and other produce with prices per dozen half-case quarter-case or per bunch. Mentions include Cairns N Queensland and Richmond River with variable market quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersluton
North Queensand
N.S.W
Victoria
Prestonfruit
Richemond River
Queensland
Cherriew
Victoriary
N. SW
Cairns
N. Gueenaland
Wom
Paw-Haw
Green
Packer
aYeruzine
Redfern Forage Sale Draws Big Turnout as Potatoes Lead
At Redfern only two forage trucks were forward though potatoes remained plentiful. Buyers attended in large numbers as lucerne and pollard fetched varied prices. five trucks were submitted. Consignees included Monta J Brides, Ellis and Company, H Pree colt, Wells and Matthews. Prices listed show lucerne and pollard trading across several consignors and rates per bushel or per ewL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern
Huby
Pollard
I Wan
Lucerne
Monta
J. Brides
Ellis and Company
H Preecolt and Company
Add Wells and
Matthews
Haden
Rimes
Joverell
Eran Ya
Enabel
West Maitland
Sydney Wool Sales Report With Mixed Prices Realised
Sydney wool sales show prices realising well with strong demand across grades. Major houses like Pitt Son and Co and Australasian Knoxes sourced large bale totals, while several firms reported high auction totals, reflecting steady market confidence despite some variability in individual lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuettay
Sydney
Pitt
Smh
Badaery
Australasian Koveenes Ned
Apiney Company
Cempest, Limited
Greery
Cometech
Cromteah
Woole Ein
Verenty Groreenoed
Mir Aseauty
Berry Mak
Wool trade report from Dalgety and Company notes
Wool buyers Dalgety and Company report strong sales across Australian shipments. Descriptions highlight high quality clips from New South Wales and Queensland, with mentions of Road wool and superlative colour. The record lists prices and quantities for merino tops, lambs, and various bale counts from Bookham and Ilfra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewre
Pitt Son
Buileety
Martwl
Babturwt
Dalgety and Company
Bookham
Queensland
South Australia
New South Wales
Meesre Dalgetyamt Company
London Wool Sales Prompt Firm Prices At Evening Sale
London wool sales report shows good demand and firm prices at late gates near Winchcombe Carson and Company table with market strong at full prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gates ‘Winchcombe, Carson, and Company
Wheat afloat figures for UK and continent published
London reporting 2180 quarters of wheat estimated for the United Kingdom in saturation and 1480 quarters for the continent as of 40 p.m. on December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Bank Shares Fall as London Stock Exchange Reports Mixed Declines
On the London Stock Exchange today Bank of Australaria closed 90 2 down 2 from fortnight ago Bank of New South Wales at 59 down 4 Union Bank of Australia 349 down 4 Other shares steady National Bank of New Zealand 4 Bank of New Zealand 4 per cent New Zealand Lowy and Mercantile 4 per cent prior Hien debenture stock Sky City Melbourne 4 per cent debentures 102 Melbourne Harbour Trust 4 per cent bonds 105 Melbourne Tramway Trust 4 per cent debentures 106 Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works 4 per cent debentures 10 McCracken City Brewery Melbourne 4 :
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stock’ Exchange
Bank of Australaria
Bank ‘of New South Wales
Union Bank of Australia
National Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
New Zealand | Lowy and Mercantile Agency Company
Hien
Sky City
Melbourne
Protectionists Press Victoria At Annual Meeting
At the Protectionists Association of Victoria annual meeting in Melbourne the chairman stressed the historic strength of the protective principle. Speakers argued to defend protection as crucial for Victoria, while Free traders pressed for a broader free trade stance in federal elections. The meeting, with support from Customs officials, unanimously carried a motion praising C. C. Kingston for his work in obtaining a high protective tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protectionists Association of Victoria
Melbourne
Moudsy
Victoria
Mauger
Mr. Reid
Atorgent
Picton
Australia
Seumier Styles
Adelside
al Grate
Reid
Kosre
Joey Foul Rone
Gehl
Cawet
Thenwith
Luisite Nuh
Tyla
C. C. Kingston
Fire gutts Wyalong shops and hotel buildings
A large blaze ripped through Wyalong late yesterday afternoon destroying Hughes Commercial House laundry and spreading to adjacent shops and dwellings. Firefighters fought for hours using buckets and water from an underground tank, saving the hotel from total loss but causing extensive damage and injuries to workers. Insurance values cited include Plowes and Kenny’s bakery, with damages to Hunter’s stationer and other premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalond
Hughes Commercial Hove
Hunter's
Etasiones
Howre
Hunter
Mra J. L. Plomvs
Plowes
Wclloneers
Kenny's
Concord Fire Inquiry Hears Fire Origin Till Novembers
The inquiry into the Concord fire at Mr M Farrell's premises continued at the Burwood Police Court. Witnesses including Sophia Porter and Malachi DuMesq testified about events on November 3 and November 15. The jury found the November 2 fire accidental, with no evidence tying any person to the November 14 blaze or to arson against Mrs Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Farrell
Fiurwoot
BNE Rt
Sophia Porter
Wherl Road
Concord
Mie Ferrell
Mary
Mal
Mr. Parrett
Sydney
Wrin
Burwood
Parkinson
Dumeey
Ferrell
Farrell
Herbert
Newcastle Dock Proposal Drags on as Inquiry Ends
The Fubtic Works Committee inquiry reviews plans for a New Castle dock with private capital and long leases as potential financing. Witnesses including Sir Robert Moron and James Clark urge a dock to spur repair work, ship trade, and regional growth, while debates on government funding and enduring leases continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fubtic Works Committee
Newcastle
Brown
ALL
South Malland
Mart M'Lermate
Stockton
London
Joey Coud
Newcaste
Tokyo
Robert Moron
Moriton and
Bearby
Deliorra
Eid Us
Businew
Sydney
James Clark
Ehipe” Chandler
Greo
E Beott-Holland
Girl charged in arson at Whitiane Shelley residence
A girl named Elsie Torna Sinclair faced a jury over a fire that destroyed a shed and contents at Mr Whitiane FE Shelley of Tpirtigere on Friday. Witnesses testified she set the blaze to obtain Christmas freedom after being refused by her employer. The jury found the premises set on fire by Sinclair and she was remanded to Darlinghurst until January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitiane FE Shelley
Tpirtigere
Picton
Elsie Torna Sinclair
Irl
Che Axiq Ae
Emi
Elsie Te- Teva Sinclairs
Distressing case at Deniliquin discussed in parliament
The Deniliquin distress case was raised in the legislative assembly. Mr Cohen and Sir John Bee commented on relief efforts, urging quicker action. Mr Brant and others questioned department statements while calls for a formal report and ministerial action continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deniliquin
Cohen
John Bee
Brant
Dealsign
Evans
Works
Accidents and Injuries Across NSW Towns
A confusing report describes William Erwin of Smithfield receiving facial injuries after an incident at Merrylands while seeking admission to Parramatta Picton. Reyoulds of Bargo suffered a separate accident while driving near Who Tarliere, injuring a property owner. The injured were found unconscious, cared for at the Koral Hotel Picton, then transferred to Pemden Hospital where they remained through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Erwin
Smithfield
Merrylands
Tuee
Parramatta Picton
Reyoulds
Bargo
Tairliere
Luna
San
Siath
Buren
Koral
Picton
Pemden Hospital
OAL MINES ACT CASE AT OAKES PARS COLLERY
A labor case before the court concerns the Oakes Pars Colliery pit head workers. The manager ABERT RAY faces inquiry over alleged coercion to compel men to work under the Coal Mines Regulation Act. Testimony covers weighhouse procedures, safety and legality of shift arrangements. The Judge allowed questions on who instructed workers and whether malice influenced the actions. The case centers on whether directives to resume mining violated statutory requirements and worker rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Ray
Oakes Pars
Tayi
Proceeioa
Agsin
Bifare
Mr. O'Neill
Mr. Thompson
Plainitit
Korowel
P. H. Sullivan
Boomnia
Thompson
Weather report notes widespread thunderstorms yesterday
Yesterday a thunderstorm affected multiple locations with around 15 points of rain recorded by observers. Storm activity continued into the evening across Trewarving, Wellington, Barryniey, Morura Heads, and other towns, with reports from numerous districts including Artlucn and Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareingun
Poyste
Kongonie B. Bourke
Bee Warring
Gongolgan
Guambene
Wellington
Trewarving
Guigeng
Klum
Widzee
Gueiabeyume
Yuume
Ughil
Barryniey
Morura Heads
Sag Wollauzong
Ovileare
Artlucn
Uatiaics Hoy
Po ta mine Poisoning at Picton Tragedy
A Picton tragedy reports a husband and wife sickened by ptomaine poisoning after consuming tainted food. The husband died and the wife was severely affected, with the article naming a co-worker Azderaon as another illness victim.
Bankruptcy Motions Adjourned and Examinations Held
In bankruptcy proceedings William Payne's application was adjourned to the 10th instant. Judges and solicitors reported no further progress, officers announced sufficient funds to pay debts, and multiple bankrupts including James McGowan and Kenneth William Share had meetings or examinations. Public sessions concluded with adjournments and further examinations scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Payne
William Rouge
A. Nelson
Wesismee
Hegialrar
Smith
Mtr
Mark Minchely
Gale Tor
Wwle Iosunk
Ruzabeth Sidvion
Wee Reed
Chartoelere
John Shhygie
Hiramisu
Jobe
Kiohava Wilson
Turther
Sreiten Adty
Davenrars
Tall Oltor
Wesigner
Maclee Wea
Inquest at Byemey Zevchami’s Store Morning After Incident
An inquest held at Byemey Zevchami’s store in New Lambton Newostis on the morning of November 15 concluded with a verdict. The jury found that Chét Abe caused the act, leading to a notable event described as the tiful act of Are Beasts, with consequences faced by Janey Beacham and others observed by witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byemey
Expenditure shifts and legal actions in early 20th century news
Expenditures in the Works Department show a rise of £7 7s 4d in revenue expenditure and £4390 0s 0d in loan spending, with Darling Harbour resumptions deduction lowering the year’s total by £18 703. Legal action by Tulloch and Company against Richard Read over the Great Cobar Illalys syndicate proceeds to Banco Court. jury failed to reach a verdict. Reports from Katoomba note a new lease for the Australian Keromane Oil and Miners Company, shale and coal mining to proceed, with 360 workers needed. McMillan plans equipment, awaiting six weeks readiness. 24,006 tons of moondolse share at Ruined Cuatse, coal mine set for re-testing with potential for further mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Department
Howe
Ceport
Darling Harbour
Robrt Tulloch
Tulloch and Company
Trowworts
Pyrmont
Richard Read
Cobar
Belaane
Weroust Tor & Weler Jackat
Furnand
Banco Court
Katoombe
Carrensontent
Neen
Bonn
Keromae Oil and Miners Company
Tee
Katoomba
Sa Moan
McMilianee
Graver Gea Company
Fuikhy Whale
Tires Meuthe
Unclear text on Garratt, Doratly, and public notices
Fragmentary report from a regional paper mentions Garratt Socata, Doratly and others with mentions of 3% parts, a voyage via Suez, and a note on a West Grafton Exhibition fine for umbels. It cites a Sydney Show district entry, a Globe Council communication, and requests for municipal action on arrest powers and harbour feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
West Grafton
Clarence
Sydney
Globe
Apiandals Council
Utter Corporation A & Meest
Mekiig
Biteaders Betine
Alderaan Willamso
Munirspeien
A Oliver
Refi
Tau
Mouatain
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Sydney Water Supply
Ber
O'Shea
Stouckman
Ed Abso
Bulli Fund
Marine Court
Wadder
Wiga Sa
Chicago
Marcela Oult
Balt & Fon
Amull
N.S
Acon
Hunter River
Iland
Redfern Forage Sales
Sydney Wool Sales
London Wool Sales
Wyalong
Concord Fire
Newcastle Dock
OAL Mines Act
Ob Whd-ptrent
Appt
Levemy
Biaelie
Daeh
Plomuue Poluuning
Leo Evan
Euuilae
Muselif
Azderaon
Geracz
Tina
James Mgowan
Bad Pravens
Sur
Suipping
Atirevale
Becomier Tal Tog
Garratt Socata
Trey A la Thier
Devarteres
Tals
Iola
Momperand
Ausralia
Strieot
Suez
Monsey
Merseilien
Oer
White Cilme
O'Sullivan
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