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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
8
A lengthy early session at Adelaide sees South Australia and New South Wales play through a cautious start. Keillyway and Kelloway lead bowlers while Noble and Mayne anchor the innings, with the crowd numbering roughly four thousand as action unfolds after lunch.
Fragmented report describes a cricket match with England facing Australia XI. Players listed include Warder Hayne Pane and Macartney for Australia, and Braund Blythe Gregory etc for England. The narrative notes early wickets and key moments, with Australia posting a score and Martican Braund contributing in the innings.
A Sydney market report notes excordingly choic e broom millet priced around 75 pounds per ton with samples at 32 to 34, quality varying from good to short and discolored. Melbourne broom factories face duty changes and Broken Hill hotels face licensing cuts. Alfred Clement reports a theft at George Street’s Coffee Palace, trousers taken in the act. Sydney Stock Board examiners show two names, Victor Hadden Pil Vog er and Charles Olden Furness, in a recent update.
Two years after a warrant was issued for forgery Graham appeared in Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions. Judge Docker heard he had long been in Sydney, worked in the Taxation Department, and admitted the offence after a claim his wife had paid the money. The court noted prior misdeeds and sentenced him to six months imprisonment.
The piece recounts the 1880 Great Diamond Robbery linked to Harry Raymond, dubbed the Napoleon of crime. It details a complex scheme from Kimberley to England via a monthly diamond mail, the river ferry obstacle, the use of crony workers, and final transfer to safes. Raymond later posed as a diamond merchant in Capetown and Haifa.
A bank director meeting discussed a government loan of £70,000 to Motors Randford Limited and parliament safety priority on bank security. The Evening News reported the exchange with manager Dr Dibba who refused details and directed the reporter to the Government for information.
An English court proceeding reveals a dissolution of marriage case involving Charles Dankiey Wallace and Ruby Bona Wallace. The record details co respondent Dr Henry Strong and various witnesses, with testimony about domestic conduct at a Novar estate, including intimate visits, illicit gatherings, and beverages, as the trial unfolds.
Two man of war sailors Joseph Robinson and Charles Trevillies faced charges at Water Police Court Bury for assaulting police constables on Thursday night. Robinson found guilty and fined £5 with further penalties, Trevillies convicted on three charges with six months imprisonment and fines of £60?
Handicap figures listed for the Talmaic Club bake race including runners such as Shepherd, Wilken, Cronk, Westmnees, Fox, Crock Young, Tomer, Parr, Wisrheock, Revell, and M thowk Cpelah. The Villers Stakes prospect and a note on the Partner horse removal by Mowers W. fugue and Son for forty coins are mentioned with registration details for the meetings.
Bankrupt proceedings adjourned with notices of sequestration and official assignee actions. Names include W H Palmer and John Barlow and Company Limited. Certificate applications indicate failure to deny debts and discharge actions. Voluntary sequestrations listed for Jobe Puggur and Jobe Ford with Palmer as official assignee.
The forecast notes fine conditions for now with increasing cloud and potential thunder in western districts. Gabo Island reports the only rainfall in New South Wales in the last 34 hours, while Narrabri records hot weather and a call for more rain. A flock move to Bill country reflects feed shortages amid the dry spell.
Fragmented OCR report describes a trustee and witnesses in a marriage settlement dispute. It cites Borhuys and Alexander, mentions reconciliation talks, and claims by the respondent that no money beyond the marriage allowance and £10 were received. The transcript references a court sequence and proceeding notes.
In a Wolgan District case, Daniel O Hal Joram dies after a melee during a quarrel at a Newne event. Witnesses describe blows exchanged between Hart White and the accused as the struggle turned violent. The Crown alleges a fatal kick caused the mortal injuries.
A crowded, garbled market notes section recounts private fattening, price changes, and various shares with scattered references to Melbourne and other entities. The readable fragments hint at traders, brokers, and weathered markets, but details are obscured by OCR noise and mixed terms.
Disorganized shipping notices describe late arrivals and confused passengers amid mismatched dates and places. The fragment mentions Stewapwre hese and Malley, with references to passport Stget and Senate per ID, indicating a chaotic transport scenario and unclear authority.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a high profile trial with references to Carter claiming 1060 pounds and alleged pai se, names like Tetson Ment and Mr J 8 Fran Miteheal, plus a Norwegian Goamoe and a death box at East Maldan. The piece mentions William Milter, Sussex, and Benmier J F. Foraker as a Republican presidential candidate nominee.
The notice informs customers and the public that a fire occurred on Thursday at the Shipxtant building fourth floor of the warehouse at 2 Market Street. It affected bulk and reserve stock but caused no interruption to operations or other areas.
In Pitt Street a disturbance arises over a ten pound note. A group gathers near ith and Bridge, with arrests and police action reported. Mr TR Jobreeg and Calet Baller Commer stoner travel to Ardney Fram in connection with the railway extension question from Coosa to Damtale along the coast.
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