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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
5
A chaotic scorecard frames a Queensland innings collapse as NSW or opponent edges ahead with key overs and wickets. Tasmania or local prospects show standout bowlers and fielding, while both sides fight for a decisive breakthrough.
The Newensite track held a Monday meeting with fine weather. Notable entrants included Anton Interiilteem, Grapthot, Chronograph, and Beatrix among others. Miss Rosebery won the main event by two lengths in about 4 minutes and 31 seconds, with betting figures showing Huenalt and Dudley at 7 to 1 and Chronograph at 10 to 1.
In Rosebery Park races, the Flying Handicap for 20 sovs over furlongs 30 yards saw GOLPLOCK win by a neck after a tight finish. Odds favored Native Cat and Bismarck, with ESCAPE and After Moon among notable contenders. time recorded as Imin Tibsec. The Fourteen-One Handicap, also for 20 sovs over six furlongs 30 sacks, produced SYGNET ahead of Klondyke and The Shanty Belle by a neck, time Imin 7Ss08e.
Mon day afternoon reports from Grafton state Joan Raymond Brown, a youth condemned for a triple murder at German Creek, will be executed at the designated hour tomorrow. The scaffold site and prison preparations are described, with Reverend Father Bean and the Mercy Sisters visiting. Brown appears resigned, devout, and prepared for the final act as authorities arrange the required ceremonies and scaffold readiness.
In a Divorce Court proceeding the respondent Mrs Webb recounts her estranged husband’s visits to see Elizabeth and Cathaybell, stating he would fetch her after the carer and take her home. She claims he discussed maintaining “the old life” and that he sometimes packed his clothes to leave with her, while denying some confrontations and gifts. The testimony notes her husband’s absence from the Kimberlane house when Lee Fine was present.
Belors Mr Justice Pring heard F C Seller sue Leniel Locks for 280 arising from two villas at Hurstville. Defendant denied debt beyond 50, claiming 25 already paid. He argued work not fully carried out and offered to deduct 30 from his claim, seeking balance payment by plaintiff.
A deputation representing East Greta area colliery interests urged the Minister for Works to halt plans to resume the East Greta Railway. They argued the company has spent £60,000 without any report, that stakeholders deserve a chance for recovery, and that private colliery carriages could not be competitively operated under government management. They noted two Drake vans were leased from the Government and claimed no accidents under the line's management. The minister said the representations would be fully considered by the Cabinet.
Sporting items note uneven performances at Rosehill with few doubles and local interest in the Villiers Stakes and Summer Cup. Luciana links with St Minds Gawrie and Little Tor while Basedalsike resumes work under H Morrison and Wad Deen appears at Bacchus Marsh after the Grand National meeting.
Indictments name Antore Mr Justis Rogers Charles M Farlane and Willem J Mr Fur Lane father and son as conspirators in a fraud scheme across Sydney and the State. Gardiner joined as a partner. £59 each agreed, later disputes over additional sums. Store operations at Petersham and in the city, with profits split biannually. Gardiner faced bankruptcy and criminal actions for obtaining money by false pretenses.
A court case details alleged patent deception by Jules Capear Berto and Max Albert farah- Tard, with Albert J. Ohye and Stanley de Arseave among others. Witnesses describe forged advertisements, payments totaling over £100, and a signed agreement to repay £80, as defendants used a Sydney Morning Herald advert to lure investors and extract funds between May and November.
A young woman, Mina Whitton, hanged herself at Five Dock on Sunday afternoon, in a bedpost trap set by her brother in law Samuel Betts. Witnesses Mr Totis and his wife, who returning home, found her hanging. Mina Whitton was pronounced dead after the collapse.
Winchcombe, Carson, and Company report merino prices higher by about 5 to 3 percent over the fast series, while other sorts closed firm. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency cable notes strong market for all sorts with prices up roughly 5 to 15 percent from last sale. Scoured merino and wronabred slips show notable increases, reflecting a robust overseas demand.
In Muriet Court this morning Richard Strath sued the Sydney Morning Herald for £1960 claiming libel by words attributed to him. The case heard testimony on maintenance orders and alleged contempt, with defence by Bradbiem’s counsel and others. the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in £50 after deliberation.
A Manly suit involving John Henry Raves proprietor and others accuses Chet Joe Fine and parties of legal action over alleged libel and damage. The Port Jackson Company directors are named along with Mr Walker and Mr Avrault Burns in a matter tied to a letter about alleged wrongdoing. The plaintiff seeks damages around £190 with further claims noted in the Stifter district court for £400.
A quarrel centers on contractor Creagh accused by Constable Johnson after Creagh aided a distressed woman at St Francie Church. Witnesses allege Johnson insulted Creagh and dragged the woman to a station, while Creagh claimed he protected her homeward step. Bystanders corroborate varying accounts. Mr Donaldson dismisses the charge. A note adds a miniature rifle range at Green Swamp public school near Bata.
The Town Hall meeting saw Alderman Taylor proposed as Lord Mayor with rival candidates like Alderman Hughes and Alderman Ward presenting plans. After debate over Belmore Markets and city finances, the council elected Taylor by a narrow margin as the new Lord Mayor, with support from several aldermen and remarks on the markets and banking conditions in the city.
Morning readings show thundery unsettled conditions with warm to hot spells across regions including Sydney Bathurst Goulburn and Inverell. Rivers remain dry with a heavy hose along the coast while towns report high temperatures and limited rainfall.
Readable fragments show a share market report with listings, par values, and company names. Mentions of capital structures, paid-in salaries, and pension references appear alongside scattered figures and local business names. The text is garbled but centers on stock listings and corporate notes across several firms.
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