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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1908

Page

4

Charge Against a Wife Continues at Trial

In a continued cross examination, Constable Kelly testifies about a wife questioned over butter tainted with carbonate of zinc and oxide powder. Government Analyst Vlamlet describes parcels containing dirty butter and powder traces. The trial recounts accusations of poisoning, effects on the husband, and the wife's uncertain role.

Conetabie Kelly Wainwright Kelly Kermey Watnreve Jobe Battor Withens Ny Tafe Bowen

Tram Conductor in Trouble at Central Court

Albert Green, tram conductor, was charged at Central Police Court with attempting to steal a purse and other items valued at 29. Witnesses, including a constable, described Green’s actions at Liverpool Street and Westlreagh, with Green claiming innocence and noting he was drunk. A railway official testified Green was usually steady but hinted at mental strain. no final verdict given.

Sydney Albert Green Central Police Court Jobo Widaeas Jones Green Liverpool Street City John Witeon Waverley Jie Faye Liverpool Estlereagh Elty Ming Bim Elanding Lamp Jones Aed Satana Alon Steuert Frederick William Gabriel Stover Peller Davies Rolt

Surf Rescues At Manly Beach By Local Club

In rough sea conditions at Manly on Sunday about eight thousand bathers faced heavy breakers. A young man Putlane appeared to be in trouble but Surf Club lifesaver Pur in the lifeboat aided him to solid ground. Another bather J Ravenscroft from North Sydney needed help and was rescued by vice-captain Gus Tartakover and club members who dashed into the water in swimming attire to effect a timely rescue.

Manley Manly Putlane Clut M'Farrars J. Ravenscroft North Sydney Gus. Tartakover

Sale of a Stranded Barque Aldea at Sydney Market

Wreck of the barque Aldea near Surprise Island sold in Sydney by Fraser Uther and Company Fiferson Brothers for fifty pounds. Stores salvaged from the wreck were bought by the same buyers for fifteen pounds.

Surprise Island Sydney Fraser, Uther Fiferson Brothers

Sydney samp duty proceeds and Catholic mission report

The amount received in Sydney last week for samp duty in respect of probate and letters of administration was £1660. The Sydney Catholic Mission reported that during the year 1350 ships with 6530 Catholic millers visited, 19 Catholic sailors were interviewed, reels of Literatura were left on board, and 100 letters were addressed to the min or Poon.

Sydney Sydoney Catholic Mission Rem Poon

Divorce Case Dismissed Without Prejudice For Domicile

In Sydney Divorce Court Justice Simpson continued the case of Catherine Blum formerly Thompson seeking dissolution of marriage from Heinrich Blum on desertion grounds. The petitioner testified to a 1894 marriage in Hoplist rites. domicile proof failed. The petition was withdrawn without prejudice to a future filing.

Justice Simpson Sydney Catherin Blum Thompson Heinrich Blum Fraser Mecminog Huber Blum Australia

Lawsuit Over Restitution of Conjugal Rights

William Edward Loan, a commission agent, sues Ethel Kate Loan for restitution of conjugal rights. The case details a troubled marriage from 1892, letters declining to join in Sydney, and a decree directing the respondent to return to her husband within 14 days after service of notice.

William Edward Loan Ethel Kate Loan Miackeneir H. M. Stephen F. J. M Donald South Melbournes Sydney Petitioner George-street

BADE HIM GOOD BYE. Robertson Divorce Petition

Jessie Havelock Robertson formerly Middleton petitioned for divorce from Stuart Edward Robertson on ground of cruelty. They wed in Sydney in 1887 and lived there until 1901 when he left for Queensland. Last letter received December 5, 1902. she has since not seen him. Decree nisi granted, to be moved absolve in six months.

Jessie Havelock Robertson Middleton Stuart Edward Robertson Fraser Sydney Ferry Company Sydney Queenmsland Sue

Desertion case ends as divorce decree nisi granted

Alice Uhrintion Cales formerly Doodson sought dissolution of marriage with Percy Cales. Dearin, who married the respondent in 1895 at Sydney, worked as a tinsmith. On April 7 1902 he left the home at Annandale, later claimed poverty, maintenance was varied, and a decree nisi was granted with six months to move to absolute.

Alice Uhrintion Cales Doodson Percy Cales W. J. Dearin Sydney Annandale New Zealand Newtown

Garden of New South Wales Freeport Affected by Bar Conditions

The North Coast district known as the garden of New South Wales sees its port entrances blocked by shifting sand and dangerous bars. Vessels at Richmonds River and other harbors struggle to cross. several steamers await favorable tides or tug dredging. Some boats, including City of Grafton and others, finally proceed toward Byron Bay or Sydney as sea conditions ease.

North Coast New South Wales Hart Sydney Richmonds River Brindah Grafton Hocklist Byron Bay Ballina Kiltobranks Remorale Macleay Manning River Electra Myco Eureka

Bluett Sues Taylor for Slander: Jury Clears Plaintiff with £50 Damages

In No 2 Jury Court before Mr Justice Pring a jury found no verdict for plaintiff William Philp Bluett in his slander action against George Augustus Taylor. Damages awarded were fifty pounds after a brief retirement.

No. 2 Justice Pring William Philp Bluett George Augustus Taylor

Strange Allegations In Darlinghurst Bigamy Case

A middle aged man Edwin William James Parsons faced Judge Docker at Darlinghurst Sessions on a bigamy charge. The Indictment alleges he married Matilda Ann Sherwood on June 8 1887 while her first marriage stood and then married Mary Ann Labier on February 24 1902. Matilda testified of fifteen years together and described herself as a spinster at marriage. Evidence reveals complex histories of elopement and multiple partners. Parsons was found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment until the court rose.

Edwin William James Parsons Docker Darlinghurst Secused Matilda Ann Sherwood Newenstle Mary Ann Labier Matilda Ann Parsons St. Barnabas' Church George-Street Weat Abigail Austral John Murrin Murrin Queen's Hall Mir San Prancieto Lenmdon Parsons Tie George-Street Murtin London San Francisco Thy Otabclte Maripom Auckland Sydney Martin Bikamy Mary Ann Parsons Meorey Honor Ageedee Stewart

Manly tide traps duo on Shelly Beach trip

A pair of young men and a small party, residents along the line, were caught by a rising tide near Manly on Sunday. They sought refuge in a cave as waves battered them, spent the night above ground, and returned home by boat the next morning none the worse for the ordeal.

Manly Wueiish Shelly Beach Teade

Pilot in Quarantine Aboard Falls of Orchy at Sydney

The Falls of Orchy arrived at Sydney from Newcastle and its captain, officers, and crew are ashore at North Head Quarantine Station. A Chinese crew member has smallpox, the ship is fumigated, and a relief crew under Captain J J Simpson will sail her to Newcastle. The ship will load 7400 tons of coal for Manila and return to Sydney. The original crew will rejoin on arrival, expected Friday next.

Sydney Newcastle North Head Fell J. J Simpson Robertson Manila Falls of Orchy

Scottish Minstrel Arrives Sydney Harbour With Pilot

The Norwegian ship Scottish Minstrel from South Australia arrived off Sydney Head this morning and signalled for a pilot. Captain Anderson of the South Head staff went on board and with the end of a light E.8.E. bronze sailed the vessel into Sydney Harbor. After pratiche she was anchored near Garden Island and the spectacle drew tug masters’ own views on proceedings.

South Australia Sydney Head Anderson South Head Sydney Harbor Garden Island

Victorian Parliament Dissolved in Melbourne

Melbourne reports that the Victorian Legislative Assembly was dissolved after a no confidence motion. Elections are set for December 29 with nominations due December 21. Sir Thomas Bent plans a policy speech at Brighton and will convene Parliament on January 1 despite writs returning January 4.

Melbourne Victorian Legislative Assembly Thomas Bent Thomas Brighton Murray

Rabbits Proliferate In Carcoar District As Season Looms

Rabbit numbers rise in Carcoar with sightings in town yards signaling plentiful soipe for trappers when season begins. Labourer Joseph Harper, 17, committed for trial at Water Police Court for breaking and entering Hugh Stewart's residence on Josephson Street and stealing a silver watch a chain a suit of clothes and boots. Coroner finds Norah Jane Ryan died from accidental injuries after crossing the Blayney railway line and exonerates the engine driver.

Carcoar Joseph Harper Water Police Court Hugh Stewart Josephson-street Norah Jane Ryan Blayney

Fall from a tram brings £490 claim in district court

Mrs Elizabeth Fairweather sues the Commissioner for Railways and Tramways for damages claiming negligence in starting a tram too quickly as she attempted to alight at Liverpool Street. She farmed at Canley Vale and was injured. defence argues ordinary accident with no contributory negligence.

Backhouse Elizabeth Fairweather Commissioner For Railways and Tramways Ralston K.C M.laurin Wiliam H. Drew Piddington Carcill Canley Vale George-street Liverpool-street Maitland Palmer

New Public Works Tender Results Reported This Afternoon

Tender board opened bids for refrigeration at Hawkesbury College kitchen and cement supplies for January 1 1999. Multiple works listed include fire station Grafton repairs Lands Office Tamworth and additions to the post and telegraph office Hamilton with various lowest bids recorded by J Stewart and Company and Thomas Grimsley among others.

Department of Public Works Tender Board Hawkesbury Agricultural College Richmond Lands Office Tamworth Grafton Mitchell Library Menah Post and Telegraph Office Hamilton Commonwealth Stores Darling Island J. Stewart and Company Mary's Thomas Grimsley Wollongong Cootamundra Geo. I. Armstrong Kellyville H. A. Eagles Avon River Charity Rocky Falls Dings Creeks Gloucester Taree North Coast Railway Clyde Engineering Company, Limited Courthouse Penrith A. A. Thwaite

Death by boiling water linked to string in kitchen accident

An inquest found accidental death for 2-year-old Henry John Walters of 101 Cooper Street Alexandria. A billy can of boiling water, with a string attached to its handle, tipped over him when he pulled the string after tea on November 10. He died at Prince Alfred Hospital from burns and shock.

Henry John Walters Cooper Street Alexandria Ruyal Prince Alfred Hospital Seattle Prince Alfred Hospital

Sydney Wool Sales At Wool Exchange Rooms

Sydney wool auctions continued at the Wool Exchange Rooms on Ridge Street with two heavy catalogues totaling 187 bales offered by Goldsbrough Mort and Company Limited and Dalgety and Company Limited. Brokers led the rostrum clearing most of 274 bales in half an hour as competition remained brisk. top greasy price reached 12s 4d for a lot from Cowra.

Sydney Wool Exchange Hridge Street Goldsbrough, Mort, and Company Limited Dalgety and Compat. Limited Geldsbrough, Mort, and Company Ney Cowra

Homebush Stock Sales Report Heavy Sheep and Cattle Trade

Heavy sheep and lamb supplies dominate Homebush yard figures with 128 owners selling 47 557 head. Prices mostly steady to easier across prime merino wethers and ewes, broad mix of medium to good quality lambs, and a large cattle yarding showing lower values especially for lower grades. Trucks scheduled: 64 sheep vans and 183 cattle wagons for Thursday.

Homebush Merizo Wethers

Jetty Damaged at Byron Bay by Orara Passes Saturday

A jetty at Byron Bay was carried away by the Orara on Saturday evening causing steamer delay and loss. The jetty is unstable and not fit for the traffic the port handles.

Byron Bay

Perjury charge against youth at Paddington Court

Albert Gour lay Elphinson was committed for trial on a perjury charge from a Children's Court hearing. In Balmain near Ryde a 10 year old boy Lemuel Erskine was accidentally shot in the calf at Buffalo Creek, fracturing the bone.

Paddington Albert Gourlay Elphinson Children's Court Buffalo Creek Ryde Lemuel Erskine Reynolds Strest Balmain

Australasian Championship Tennis Opens at Sydney Ground

The Australasian championship lawn tennis tournament began at the Sydney Cricket Ground with finals to be decided at the N.S.W. Association court in Double Bay. In the singles, H. A. Parker of New South Wales defeated S. Jones 6 1 6 3 to win in straight sets amid large, mostly female, crowds.

Sydney Cricket Ground N.5.w. Association Wne Wilding Dr. Sharp N.S.W Sydney Campbell Fisher Jones H. A. Parker Parker Deuce Love

Racing News From New South Wales And Surrounds

The racing mare Lady Bury was disposed of to Mr Learmont for igs. An offer of 200gs for Clarando was refused, as was 2ige for Margaret. Hill Squires, champion heavyweight boxer of Australia, arrived in town for a visit to his parents at Heddon Greta and will be at the ringside on Boxing Day. Mid Reet and Dryite are engaged at Rose Wild on Saturday. Scratchings were noted for Clyde Stakes and Parramatta Mile. NSW season opened with the John Young Shieh Competition, St George winning. Rifle match at Randwick saw Sydney beat Combined Great Public Schools by 23 points. Holly Boy fractured a leg at Lithgow Farewell Handicap. Queensland team to face NSW announced with 12 selected players.

Lady Bury Learmont Clarando Margaret Gur Maitland Hill Squires Australia New Zealand Heddon Greta Squires Younr Mascano Miss Eastbourne Dora Will Rane Dryite Hoth Rose Wild Rosehill Boomey Lady Hucuall Lancaster Rose New South Wales John Young Victorian Williamstown Range Sydney Sergeant Truscott Newington School Lithgow Holly Boy J. W. Nout Quensland Brisbane R. Hattigan Heres Redscrave Hutcheon Evans M'Laren Simpson E.croweh Thomson Stewart Brown Sullivan

Special Meeting Recommends £2500 for No 172 Repairs

At a special Water and Sewerage Board meeting the Maginery-in-Chief Mr Small proposed a further £2500 appropriation for alterations and repairs to No 172 main from South Head to Potts Hill. The board kept the matter abeyant pending a formal inspection by members.

Water and Sewerage Board Maginery Mr. Small Main South Head Potts Hill

Rough Trip of Burwah Captain Reports High Seas

Captain Boyle of the steamer Burwah arriving Sydney from Rockhampton Queensland confirms a rough voyage with a high confused sea after leaving Brisbane. He notes a taxing journey with hazardous conditions and port calls en route.

Boyle Sydney Rockhampton Queensland Brisbane

Fire at 111 King Street damages floor in Newman building

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade attended a small blaze at 111 King Street in the building of Mr. John Newman, who houses several mechanical novelties. Fumes from a faulty gas pipe filled the second floor but were quickly contained and doused by the occupant with buckets of water, causing only minor floor damage.

Metropolitan Fire Brigade King-street City John Newman

N S W Gold Yield Falls Behind 1947 Totals

The Under Secretary for Mines reports New South Wales November gold yield at 17,4107 crude or 13,21608 fine, valued £56,113, vs November 1947 crude 16,4802 or 18,47402 fine, £73,471. For 11 months this year 238,021ee crude equals 209,03207 fine, £56,426, vs 249,88102 crude 222, fi3ez fine, £545,002 in 1947, a decrease of 19,08102 fine and £52,176 in value.

Bridge and Route Repair Plan From Sherbrooke to Bulli

Engineer-in-Chief reports cost of repairs to ronda and bridge crossings from Sherbrooke to Bulli estimated at £25. Water and Sewerage Board approves the work but repairs await installation of gates and related devices before execution.

Water and Sewerage Board Regan Ronda Sherbrooke Bull Ho

Xmas Gifts and Toys From the Humpty Circus

A vintage appeal urges readers to choose Xmas gifts from a toy department in Sydney. It touts a 105 page Xmas Catalogue with fashions and free post. The Humpty-UuwiPTY Circus toys are wood figures, rubber cord joints, capable of hundreds of acrobat tricks.

Farmer's Sydney

Broken Hill mining quotations and market notes advance

A Sydney telegraph bulletin reports London and Broken Hill activity with mining shares and bank interest, listing buyers and sellers for multiple mines such as Perseverance, Mount Morgan, Lake View Consols, and Great Boulder. It notes optimism for early settlements and reviews local exchange movements and dredge recoveries amid fluctuating prices.

Sydney's New Markets Plans Before Council

City Building Surveyor Mr Brodrick has drafted plans for Hay and Engine streets markets with the vegetable section to be built first. This allows tenants from Paddy's Market to be moved promptly so the eyesore can be removed. The council will be asked to approve the plans at tomorrow's meeting.

Brodrick

Broken Hill Wages and Rails Woes Spark Mine Closure

The Proprietary Mine manager announced a six week shutdown from December 21 to January 5 due to a stalemate with unions over meeting terms. Work will resume at the pre 1906 wage rate, reflecting the unresolved wage dispute.

A Fisherman’s Loss on the Murrumbidgee River

A fisherman named George Darts of Goun yan reports three fish weighing 8 lb 5 oz, 6 lb 12 oz, and 3 lb 9 oz were laid on a rack while he checked lines upstream. Returning, he found one rack on fire and saved the eater just in time. It is thought a spark from the fire ignited the rugs.

Yass George Darts Gounyan Murrumbidgee

Weather report outlines thunder and strong winds across regions

Commonwealth Weather notes thunder and gales in places, cooler conditions in the west, with frequent showers in several districts. It reports record rainfall events, high temperatures in other areas, and a detailed list of weather readings from coastal and inland stations, including Penrith and Ungarit as the week begins.

Late Shipping and Coastal Arrivals From Sydney to Tim Islands

The notice lists late shipping and arrivals for Deweter 7 and other vessels, including the Cimiria, Pearl, and Glaucus along with passenger and crew details. It notes Cockburn, Arawelta, and other ships arriving at port with times, and reports on outbound ships for Sydney, Tim Islands, and Europe. The Ocean steamer Agamemnon and the Cairn Company's Totus sail tomorrow, carrying significant cargo and a list of dignitaries and passengers. The unfinished chess match New South Wales v Queensland has been adjudicated with New South Wales leading.

Deaths Drown in River as City Mourns

December 6 reports state Marita died in a drowning incident near her residence. Authorities describe the event as a river accident with no evidence of foul play. City officials extend condolences as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the drowning.

Fueriet

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