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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented extracts from NSW Parliament reveal heated debate over the Falimatee project and its £10,000 completion cost estimate. The discussion covers hospital funding, fisheries administration, and the treatment of a patient, with officials lamenting delays and seeking ongoing inquiries and assurances to avoid further waste.
The sale notes show buyers and traders in attendance with prime cattle described as good trade quality. Prices for prime buttocks and prime meat ranges are listed with figures per unit, while trucks booked for Monday anticipate continued activity and stock turnover.
Wal lace M D onald, a former policeman, remains at large near Bowral as parties scour nearby bushland. Doctors say he is sane but suffering acute melancholia and delusions, while police and locals pursue through rough terrain with a cautious approach before eventual capture and confinement.
Joseph Heatord petitioned for divorce from Harriet Heatord on ground of generational fault. The couple married in November 187? and resided on Devling Street. Harriet left after a row in August and letters from Capetown surfaced. The court granted a decree nisi to be moved in six months.
The late Henry Moplegue Palchtull of Sydney died October 22 at Blaaberh Bay. By his will dated April 14 1400 his brothers Dr. Robert Liese Paithruil of Sydney and George Ernest Faithfull of Inveralochy near Goulburn are named executors. He leaves daughters equal shares, and limits power of appointment to the settlement of March 24, 1874. His Yorkeshire property goes to RL Patricfol with other interests in the firm Ipeton and Faithfull. Probate value sworn at £102 8s 3d.
A Sidney Matric Court hearing centers on whether a Jewish witness may swear with his hat on. The judge questions cultural custom and religious duty as the witness testifies about synagogue attendance and engagement plans. The exchange highlights tension between ritual practice and courtroom procedure.
Cloudy generally with rain across the northern half of the state and another system moving in from the west toward New South Wales. Observed rain at several stations this morning with further showers expected, and cooler conditions in the central and northern districts.
An attractive program at the Amtrlasten championship tennis event in Sydney featured top players. In mixed doubles Dunlop and Miss Stewart defeated Vic Doust and Mina Gat Aine 1N.5.Wilsot, after a long rally, 3 games to 2 in sets, with Victorian pair Count and Miss Stewart initially leading. Doyle beat Stewart 6 0 6 4 in Ladies Open Singles. Alexander and Dunlop won the doubles 6 4 6 0.
A clerk shot himself at his home on Carsy Street after a Sunday quarrel with his wife. The woman testified he had been infatuated with another woman and feared monetary troubles. Police and a doctor found him in a garden shed with a revolver nearby. The report notes a self inflicted wound ending a life amid personal scandal.
In Melbourne on Thursday the Senate debated the Estimates. Senator Stewart attacked a 1100 expenditure for clerk and usher roles, urging reduction to 49 600. The motion passed 15 to 10. abolition of the post was proposed, while Senator Findley and Gould defended the Usher’s duties, with the amendment carried 20 to 7.
Tamworth reports a ten round boxing bout at Alhambra Hall Wednesday featuring Cheney Williams Newesada List Sib and Tim Murphy Sydney with Williams winning by knockout in the tenth round. A later match was postponed and the crowd noted a brewing rivalry as officials consider next week's meeting at Boachillaye Granville Sues.
The Adelaide electric lighting affair centers on appointing a chief assistant and works engineer. Alderman Mackay resisted naming a mains engineer, proposing a works engineer and a new chief assistant to oversee power house work and direct current subsisions. The electric lighting committee backed a mains engineer role but later shifted to evaluating a works engineer. debates reveal concerns over cost, staffing, and future network extensions.
Corwa court records show magistrate Walter Beynolds fined a local fisherman 3 pounds for nesting in the Murray River within the protected zone extending 19 miles on either side of Corawa.
The tan body of a young woman was identified as Gertrude Molinire, a domestic who had recently arrived in Australia as a migrant. The report notes the discovery location and basic identification details from the scene.
The estate sale of Myers Model Farm at Tyagang Creek, Grenfell, involving 505 acres, was brought before executors of late Henry Myers. The property was knocked down to Mr. Git Greene at 2 40 per acre, with Mrs. Prost noted as president of Yas. NY.
Freeman and Wallace bankruptcy claims traced through a long biographical sketch of William Howard Freeman born in New York, educated in California, and later involved in multiple ventures from grocery sales to printing. The narrative covers travels to Australia, New Zealand, and Dunedin as he pursued business ventures and exhibitions before a medical partnership with Dorgan Freshman.
Private cables report a muddled London market with scattered bids and sales across brokers and miners. Copper and zinc show steadying signals as investors weigh reduced yields against potential future supply shifts, with Australian and British interests navigating a complex cluster of results and prices amid uncertain demand.
The Sydney wool market shows no clear price gains as buyers reject faulty lots and prices hold for certain values. Observers note inconsistent consignments and resistance to high bids amid variable lot quality and experimental lots failing to attract firm offers.
Ill news from Sydney reports author Jack London in a private hospital with severe illness after a planned minor operation. The event prompts cancels of a series of future tours and a public sale of belongings while London remains under medical care.
In a Paddington court a pair of youths Frederick Jerran and Mazin were charged with general boisterous behavior after trampling through a Chinese garden near Welmsway. Each pleaded guilty and received one month with fines. one boy received a two day sentence for prior offences. The judge noted prior fines but doubted punishment changed behavior.
Reports a series of poultry thefts in Ashfield with multiple defendants. Cases involve seven and several fowls stolen from properties of Charles A. Bmvish, Gordon Farnsworth, and others in October to November. Sentences range up to 12 months with hard labor. some accused to three months per charge. Auction proceeds and police records referenced.
Unclear report notes Mrs Pasey Wiley, jailed on a dare of wits, expected to travel to Townville under medical supervision as her health worsens. Police monitor condition and possible operation amid investigation. deposition arrival anticipated.
A jury verdict in a contract dispute awarded damages of 75 pounds. William Frasca and Ward Weber Seayon represented the Torory of £75. The altered stench of contract and related claims were resolved with the court’s honor.
The shipyard of Messrs Woadey & Limited at Fremantle, Swan River, West Australia, shows two new cruiser yachts in build for Ur Foreman and Mr Ay A. Bt. One cruiser measures 247 tons and 418 Dyply with a forward cabin, while the other features a stern-roam and a forward deck, both powered by sailing steam gear. The project aims for a late type hull and satisfactory progress.
Fragmentary report notes delays in shipping and a discussion chaired by the Minister for External Affairs regarding the introduction of a system for a state Australia. Mentions places like Mackay, Timor, Siemtb and Paleene with unclear references to Beemeanion inquiries and regional fairs.
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