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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
6
The Commercial Travellers petitioned for divorce from Daly Gertrude Ovarman on adultery grounds with Walter Pot Vik. The court, led by Justice Simson, heard testimony from petitioner and witnesses including her former partner, with long cross-examinations about alleged affairs, gambling, and family involvement. The proceedings trace timelines from November to June and reference witnesses, statements, and attire observed during the hearings.
Several crashers paid for the use of the mag pie grass track at Randwick. Luciana clocked over six furlongs in 1:20 and Footpad bore Altern by two lengths, with another companion by ten, as seven furlongs were run in 1:22. Ride Book circled in 1:12, Belfry and Fee completed a mile in aset, beating Dora Grey by several lengths. Various horses posted speeds across six furlongs to a mile, with many times noted and the tan track described as good. several youngsters trained the middle portion of the course with Burdies Seine on both sides. An accident occurred but the Castaway and Morallist still used the Fame track for five furlongs.
Fijians as swimmers have shown progress with some notable performances yet to be repeated. The report notes varied results, with several Fiji divers and some capable swimmers, though the overall showing is described as fairly interesting but not extraordinary. The start drew attention as competitors hit the water with minor delays and a rapid lap time stood out among the Fiji contingent.
Ray Moi King faced a summons decision by the Water Police Court after an alleged indecent display at Gevan Beach. Constable Pasoor testified to a nudity sight at the front shed doorway, with King pleading guilty. The magistrate commented strongly on misconduct, noting potential harsher punishment for repetition.
Important notice for poultry keepers. Applications for third Town and Country Journal egg laying competition close tomorrow and will be considered by the Sommjres on December 18. Successful applicants may compete for prize money between £40 and £90 if all 72 pens are filled. The management committee for the new event will be elected from competitors, forms of application and rules from the Journal office.
Sales by auction announce a pledges sale at 7A Pict-atrest on Thursday December 19 at 11 am by J. P. Unne. The Governor-General approves formation of the Australian Intelligence Corps with Lt Col M CAY as colonel and commander. A leapfrog game at Prince Alfred Park and a man named William Rumford is noted. Watersoo sustained a head injury and was taken to Sydney Hospital. A civilian medical care line mentions pills and regulations with a price listing of 1s 6d for double and single doses.
Mr Justice Pring and a jury hear Edward A Kelle of the Sydney Wharf Laborers' Union sue John Norton proprietor of Truth for libel. Witnesses recall heated meetings at Observatory Hill and accusations against Norton, with labor unions debated over support, strikes, and possible penalties amid a rowdy atmosphere.
William Smith a 44 year old coal trimmer was charged at Water Police Court with travelling Melbourne to Sydney by mistake after paying 21s fare. He pleaded guilty saying he got very drunk in Melbourne and went to sea by error. He had a wife and family in Melbourne and had no wish to come to Sydney. He claimed he did not know the caloon passenger and had no ticket or money. A fine of 4s was imposed or 10 days imprisonment.
A note indicates that kola preparations are to be used instead of cocoa and that the proper duties or charges will be paid for the cocoa. The statement outlines substitution and tax or duty implications in a brief regulatory tone.
Tasmanian and Australian horse names appear in the delayed Queensland Cup draw. Prize totals around 100,000 tickets at five shillings each, with numerous horse names listed among the placed entries and drawers.
Wednesday's mails list consignments from Newcastle Sydney Wellington and New Zealand bound for Colombo Manila Hong Kong and Japan. Times range from 3 am to 7 pm with multiple sea routes via Brisbane Melbourne and Noumea.
An inquest at Kempsey heard that Harry James Dum set Peter Sstarven died when a blast in the engine room of the Wallwar Wharf Priment occurred. Witnesses described a tin of turpentine igniting a flare, the explosion knocking men to the floor, and others injured. Fireman and engineer names were given as witnesses, with timing placing the incident on a Wednesday afternoon.
The Marine Cooks Rakere ant fuibern' Asanciation of Australia has appointed for regia under the Commonwealth Corriation and Arhi retion Ag.
The Melba concert will be held at Sydney Town Hall with tickets covering the main and side galleries. Seats are limited and sales expect a quick rush as authorities plan for Governor Ready’s arrival and other arrangements amid related public notices.
An unclear passage discusses a competition and a last consolation pinpr. It mentions names like Pagani and Teisin and hints at a test of resilience and acceptance by many readers. The text is garbled with missing or misread letters but centers on a final bid to win.
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