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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
10
A lengthy parliamentary sitting unfolds with discussions on water, sewerage, and public works. Key figures including ministers and officials address railway bills, site plans, and adjournment hopes, citing budgets and departmental support amid ongoing committee work.
A detailed sailing report lists crews, vessels, and results from Australian yacht events. Notable entries include Macedonia, Swan, Ensign 628 Green, and Ensigns with crews such as Grace Forte, Terie Allen, and Charlee Sepetman. The passage notes trophy awards, class divisions, and forthcoming departures from Perth with plans for race legs involving several ports and representative crews preparing for Christmas Day sailing outcomes.
Athletics meet lists handicaps for Botany Narrers 10 Open Handicap at St Ber, with runners including Miller, J Biro, DM Garrett, C Robertson, Lee G. Pacaker, Maitland, Harweet Gear, and others in a dense, tabular entry showing numbers and entries for a 345 pm event.
The five tem matches between England and Australia began at the Sydney Cricket Ground at noon in fine weather. England named Gunn and other players in a developing side while Australia relied on Nobles, with Cotter opening the bowling as the crowd of about 300 watched early exchanges and notable fielding and catching.
The market faces a fall in lead with a quiet close in London and Sydney opening quiet before a midday rally. Listings include Block 10 and North Broken Hill trades, with buyers and sellers quoted for Chillagoe, Broken Hill, South Blocks, and Mount Morley. Prices in Melbourne show several iron and steel and tin shares advancing or holding firm.
Fragmentary Melbourne court notes reveal Charles Dankiey Wallace seeking dissolution of marriage from Ruby Bone Wallion amid a high society scandal. Testimony references professional practitioners, medical attendance, and financial strains discussed in a Liverpool-formed marriage with ongoing inquiries into support and settlement.
Disrupted Newcastle coal court session foreshadows potential postponement as judges weigh urgent matters. Confusing testimony and disputed notices involve miners, water authorities, and local stakeholders amid alleged grievances and safety concerns.
Weather bulletin for New South Wales notes warm north west conditions and a forenoon rise. Readings list diverse town temperatures including Dingara 100 and Starsdream 28, with winds variable and morning 9 oclock forecast. data cover many districts from Bourke to White Cliffs.
In the Registrar proceedings Kate Brennan sues Alfred Dolan, with adjournment to the 2ith instaal amid settlement talks. Official assignee W H Palmer appointed, examinations of Walter Sommerhayes and Sidney Herbart Jewell conducted, with public examination of Jewell concluded. Frederick Teasdel and Edward Uttley agents for Clarence rites and associates petitioned. December 20 for Deard on Justice. Certificate applications for Richard Fitzgerald considered. insolvent traders noted and an extended three-year restraint imposed. Voluntary sequestration Frederick Cox of Gieberow processed by official assignee.
A. M'Ulree aul Company, Sydney, reports selling in an op account of Mr tas e Ofer at Yatheng Station in the Vileton district. The property covers 130,000 acres with 10 sheep, 15 cattle, and 23 horses. Nearby Nortt Maraiwa in Tathong area holds about 30,000 acres. Western lands lease arranged on a similar owner basis. The New Legion and Australian Land Company, Limited, bought both properties at a satisfactory price for drawing Pelimt purposes.
Gyelints Union riders must meet the Union secretary at the Spore Club tomorrow night at 9 for three Highland Society track races on New Year’s Lins. Events include Half-mile Handicap One Mile Handicap and five miles scratch. Prizes are liberal. Also Wentworth Ladies Swimming Club readies 64 yards relay handicap with team entries and handwritten handicaps for Saturday morning at 11.
At Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions Janine Gleeson faced theft charges after being linked to the loss of ten Towis from Mary Borin at Alex Autrin on October 26. The Crown asked to withdraw the case. the judge warned Gleeson he had prior convictions and must reform or risk serious trouble.
The Royal Marines split into Royal Marine Artillery and Royal Marine Light Infantry. They are a long service, seaborne force trained with seamen, gunnery, and shipboard drills. Recruits train at Walmer and serve at Portsmouth and Deal, with quarters across naval ports and duties including policing and shipboard defense.
A garbled historical notice from the Sydney City Mission describes a street collection with unclear wording and missing portions. The text references concerns about the event’s integrity and legitimacy, mentioning a secretary and various individuals, while indicating confusion over aims, safety, and promised advantages. It reads as a disrupted archival fragment with partial names and places.
A juried hearing in Kingston examines claims of damages for alleged breaches tied to farm produce and partnership duties. Plaintiffs accuse the defendant of misdeeds in relation to farm goods and a long running dispute with named referees and attorneys guiding the case.
At Aldershot last week Colonel Capper oversaw aeronautical exercises mixing kites and balloons to test signaling methods and sandbag drops from height. The article notes the British Army’s aerial plans and mentions a trial of a balloon signaling system amid other observation efforts at the camp.
Fragmentary notes from a divorce case describe testimonies about witnesses, timeline of events, and a dispute over alimony and fault. Key names include Bearman, Maud Cokes, Kiera, and Delve Dearmas, with references to a High Court appearance and a potential custody or support claim. The record is inconsistently written but indicates ongoing legal action and witness statements.
South Coast Collieries reports rising unrest among miners as Mont Kenya Ledge passes a motion approving measures. The Joltgs wine seeks a rate adjustment, while Hewing rate of Giverion is discussed. Northern Snipers' Association and Mr. Nienolean are mentioned amid labor tensions. The Bout Canon Coal Company resolves a suit related to southern coal operations.
Fragmentary report from the Lands Department notes 080 acres in Qutun parish applied for, and 2200 kore allocated for Mullurabin and Agricultural Society Show. The line references 3601 as a permit or access number and indicates the show will be held with real access.
A fragmented OCR item describes late shipping and a steerage line near Pontos, mentioning cities and entities in a garbled sequence. It references ships, ports, and possible advisories but lacks coherent facts or readable names.
A garbled OCR notice mentions a three month warning tied to a local matter. Weaker readable items reference individuals and activities with ad like context. The fragmentary text hints at warnings and possible actions or notices in the classifieds section.
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