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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
5
Broken Hill Tuesday reports a union ballot on renewing the wages agreement. Voters cast ballots until midnight with a large majority in favor of renewal. Details withheld until tonight’s conference. Officials expect swift arbitration on the Proprietary Company matter.
The death of Mr. Lenehan leaves the New South Wales Government Astronomer post vacant. Applications close December 14 and are being received by the Government Service Board. Minister Hoogue says the aim is to select the best available, with candidates from England America and elsewhere.
The new Lord Mayor plans major improvements for Belmore Park Observatory Park and Dawes Point Park starting January. Work includes planting trees creating shade restoring paths adding seating and improving entrances. Upkeep estimated at about 1500 pounds for all three, with tram rail work linking stations to enhance access for travelers.
Clifford Morris pleaded guilty to four bicycle thefts and received three months with hard labor at Goulburn Gaol. Cyril Aubrey Vernon, a London visitor, was jailed six months concurrent with an already serving term after attempting to sell a stolen bike.
At the Quarer Son stone this morning Jude Scholes Henry Willams pleaded guilty to stealing four purses containing funds belonging to John Henry Walters. Frances Myrtle Watters, the prosecutor’s daughter, was sentenced to six months hard labor for larceny and 12 months hard labor for the assault after being punched in the jaw.
The council will discuss paying John Danks and Son £336 for Peckland Inno, approve Park Street public conveniences, and fund Macquarie Place reserve reconstruction. A ventilation upgrade at Town Hall costs £105. They may appoint a works engineer and consider hawker fee reductions or instalments for poor traders.
The North Coast Company's steamer Kallatina, docked in Sydney after beaching in the Clarence River, will depart tonight for the river. The vessel is in splendid order, redecorated in white and gold, with Captain Magrath back in command. It berthed at Circular Quay to load a shipment of sugar at the A and A Mall Wharf.
Bankruptcy court hears voluntary sequestrations for Herbert C Shand of 157 William Street Sydney and creditors petition against Marshall’s Cooperative Breweries Limited vs M Phillipson of Gosford. Also John Kilgour sues Edward Skelton Garton with an order sequestrating the estate. A Holdstock rescued from Austinmer Beach current by EB Dodd.
Mr Green agent for the Temperance and General Mutual Life Society Sydney vanished after arriving by pony and sulky on Friday. He planned to visit Minnamurra River for oysters then return to Nowra. Search by Senior-sergeant Peterswald found no trace and a letter to his wife had been posted.
Private cables report London copper largely steady on Monday with spot around £3 a ton and London scrip quotes mixed including Broken Hill Proprietary and Mount Elliott. Sydney openings show cautious activity as traders await Broken Hill Proprietary action with several copper lines down and bids shifting across Adelaide and Sydney listings.
The Australian Mortimre Land and Finances Company reports via London brokers Welmuth Schwartze Compansy that wool sales remain largely unchanged since the last telegram. Sales are scheduled to continue through the 12th instant, with figures maintained.
Alfred Brown petitioned for divorce from Etty Brown alleging adultery with John Frederick Knight and desertion. Brown testified of marriage in Jung 1230 at Yetholme and described exposure of Knight with the wife. Justice Simpson found for the petitioner, granted a decree nisi returnable in six months. no finding on the co respondent's conduct.
Judge reserved decision on Emily Maud Tolburst’s plea against William Henry Tolhurst for divorce on grounds of desertion. He found evidence suggesting desertion of three years or more and stated a decree nisi would be issued returnable in six months.
During examination before the Registrar in Bankruptcy Howard Freeman stated he gave a £25 cheque to MLA J L Fitzpatrick to forward to Bennett of Molong for Bennett to conduct inquiries about Robert Grimson. Fitzpatrick admitted cashing the cheque and gave it to Bennett in Molong in October. Bennett valued the inquiries at £25, Freeman sought a Molong interviewer, and Bennett agreed. The official assignee later received a £22 10s bank draft from Bennett with £2 10s for Bennett’s expenses.
An NSW Government chat with C J Allerdice notes boxing day will not be fixed as a Monday holiday. Shops may close early on Christmas Eve and observe reduced hours on Christmas and New Year days. Whether Monday will be a holiday remains undecided with most businesses expected to close Saturday and possibly Monday.
In Sydney District Court ex-tram conductor Hugh Pain sues Railway Commissioners for damages under the Employers Liability Act. He alleges a tram jerked forward as he boarded near Centennial Park, causing injury and incapacity. Defence argues negligence and signals issue. trial ongoing.
In District Court Judge Backhouse presided a £100 damages suit by cabman Thomas Codlon against the Commissioner for Railways and Tramways over a collision between a tram and a cab in Cleveland Street. Witnesses cited shock and injuries but the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
In the Banco Court this afternoon a four member jury heard James Lomond Gray’s action for damages against Briscoe and Company Limited for injuries suffered as a worker at the Herenicht Manufacturing Works Brickshare. The plaintiff, aged between four and seven, allegedly lost three fingers after a gut verlag machine injury on May 24. The case adjourned for a premises visit and machinery inspection.
Three wool sale catalogues totaling 82 bales Hill Park and Co 2590 bales Schute Bell and Co 1951 bales John Bridce and Co Ltd 4255 bales offered. Prices near Monday levels with strong demand for high grade greasy and scoured wools indicated by firm sales and brisk market for finer lots.
William Naylor, 41, a wharf labourer from Napoleon Street Hatmain, was admitted to Sydney Hospital after a winch handle swung round at Treer's Wharf Mullers Point striking him in the chest. Civil Ambulance took him to hospital. A public meeting at Murwillumbah decided to form a cooperative butchery.
William Tasaker faced a Darlinghurst Sessions trial for allegedly stealing a Mare and four winkers from James Robinson at Morton's Creek on August 24. He pleaded not guilty as the Crown outlined the mare’s path and equipment found along Stoney Crees, with witnesses detailing prior disputes and disputed sightings.
In Sydney this afternoon the Australasian Championship faced heat and chaotic arrangements. Rudder defeated McH. Fox in straight sets while Donat Pisher and other matches were disrupted by weather and exhibition play, delaying Dunlop Mackenzie and others.
Victor Trumper will not travel to Adelaide with New South Wales for the match against South Australia on the 18th. J. C. Barnes of Redfern will replace Trumper, while A. J. Bowden remains 12th man. The lineup change shifts Barnes into the squad to face Queensland in Brisbane on Saturday with Hodgkinson moving to Barnes Dean’s spot and Goddard taking Hodgkinson’s former role.
Bathurst report notes Wart purchased the Skopesmare Volga for 40 gutnepe. Yarrabuidle and a chestnut gelding, brother to Pharos, were sent to Sydney to join M. Felstein's stable. Thomuss Grimes, 37, suffered a shoulder dislocation after a fall at Reeehill Racecourse and was hospitalized at Parramatta. Scratchings for the December AJC meeting include Carrington Stakes entries Bontion and Romance. next Rosehill meeting scratchings list Blue Garments Storey The Empire Jealousy Coppertop and Contango.
The hearing before the Chief Justice concluded with a verdict for Thomas M Hur d of Sussex street against Gordon and Ross Wiking trading as Abel Wilkins of Wellington. The plaintiff claimed 45 pounds 15 shillings for a consignment of chaff. Defendants denied indebtedness and said delivery was refused due to not matching sample. The jury awarded the full amount.
In No 1 Jury Court Judge Cohen presided as James Howard Catts sues James Stewart for damages over detention of books papers a safe key and alleged guorks. A settlement was agreed upon with terms to be filed and the judge expressed pleasure at the harmony of the case.
A police magistrate heard James Connor charged under the Ligtar Act with being on the premises of the Sachange Hotel for an unlawful purpose on Sunday November 25. The case hinged on an alleged entry via the side entrance at about 10 o clock and a 15 minute stay. Connor claimed he sought a key to retrieve his wardrobe to go to church and denied drinking. The hotel landlady and wife testified about keys and events. the police indicated proper duty but kept the charge unresolved.
John Paton a 22 year old seaman from the steamer Manaro was arrested in Union street Pyrmont on Monday night and taken to the lockup for drunkenness. Early today about 6 o clock the constable found him collapsed and struggling to breathe. He died at Sydney Hospital a few hours after admission.
An unknown man was found in a lavatory at The Rest in Audley National Park with a bullet wound and a revolver nearby. He was pronounced dead, and local police took the body to the morgue for investigation.
Commonwealth Weather Bureau forecast shows southerlies, showers, and cloudy periods with occasional thunder storms in northern highlands and eastern Riverina. North west coast storm conditions near Treowie to North west Cape. Hobart to Sydney rough seas with strong south east winds. Rain totals listed for 24 hours across NSW towns. A thunderstorm at Treeday reported with heavy rain and strong winds.
A probate case in Kyogle Court contested the will of the late grazier Alexander Beatty of Meadowlands. The proceedings involve executor John Menerson of Pound Creek Victoria and defendant Sarah Jane Beats widow, with arguments over a 1968 will revoking prior provisions and the validity of a 1904 will establishing executors in New South Wales and Victoria.
A galeaffected shipping report lists arrivals and departures with vessels such as Kakapati Woetralla and Mourkelin to Newrabor, Bruncduhoe and City of Greften to Syteey, and Teallam bound Bytner. Notable times include arrivals at 1. mom and 60 &m, with strong squally weather at Jervis Bay. Obituary notes James Duffy, longtime Wellington District resident, died at Grange aged 78.
A garbled late batch of ads references a Freeman event for the sisters Charlotte and Marie Sostian at Sturest, plus various product pitches. It lists gas mantles, cheap repairs, pure sweets, money back guarantees on pork products, and a jewelry item. Names include Geo. Cor Sriney, Hendersons, and B. Jackson.
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