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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
5
A delayed test match between England and Australia features heavy rain at Story Urake Gevund. When play resumed, England’s bowlers and fielding faced challenging conditions, with several players returning and the scoreline shifting as innings progressed.
A divorce petition by Melbourne Nathan Dearman against Daisy Gertrude Dearman formerly Bangard proceeded before Mr Justice Stepson. Co respondent Walter Pett joined. A letter from a woman, Dorothy Henderson, alleged to be connected with the case, was discussed but not read as evidence. Witnesses and legal representatives were involved as proceedings paused amid questions of private correspondence.
Fragmented score notes show England in second innings with Rhodes, Noble, and Crawford among batters. Bowling by Cotter, Saunders, and Armatrong yields mixed wickets. Australia chase halted by Barnes and Pidder bowling as Trumper and Fleer contribute. Final totals unclear with severalIncomplete scores and errant OCR markers.
The North Sydney District Club schedules a general handicap at the Municipal Baths Leventer Tay tonight at 5 o'clock. Handicaps list numerous swimmers including Bates, Colian, McClenanan, Reynolds, Townsend, Gray, Estes, Todd, Holroyd, and Barrie among others with varied times and scores.
Mr Keir Hardie arrived by midday train in Newcastle and was greeted at the station by members of the Political Labor League the Trades and Labor Council officers of the Miners Federation and several aldermen. The Arbitration Court has reserved its decision on the Factory Employees Union application for common use related to the linenery employees dispute.
The Melbourne trial continues before the Chief Justice and a 12 member jury over the marriage dissolution involving Charis Pinkley Wallace and Ruby Bana Wallacy. Key witnesses including Dr. Henry Strang deny improper conduct, with cross examinations revealing telegrams, indecent postcards, and alleged communications between Mrs Wallace and Captain Parsons. The case centers on allegations of infidelity and social scandal tied to a Liverpool marriage in March 1900 and a son aged 81.
The Legislative Assembly closes an all night session at the Holl ee Department Estimates with MPs debating town grants. Proposals include railway passes for officials holidays, police duties focus, and promotions pay. Government asylums and fisheries board budgets are examined as ministers defend spending and reforms.
In Newcastle coal court proceedings Judge Heyden Preakleny and others heard expert testimony on miners’ wages and duties. Evidence described machine collieries and workmen conditions as the court considered the miners’ claim for compensation and safety arrangements amid cross examination.
Private cables report a fall in copper prices in London trading with key quotes showing declines from prior levels. The notes list numerous buyers and sellers across several mines and districts, including Broken Hill, Mount Eb, Mount Lawless, South Blocks, and other Australian locations, with varied bid and offer prices and quantities. The report also mentions government and corporate references, plus overseas market activity and delivery terms.
A Queensland parliamentary inquiry heard councillors Mr A Aldworth and Dr Swan accuse the Kur ingai Shire clerk of errors in enrolment of electors. They alleged many eligible owners and ratepayers were omitted, breaching government electoral rules. The shire president’s handling of the electoral roll was criticized for delays. The Works Minister promised to address the matter.
In a Darlinghurst Quarter Session, a case involving four young women and an accused organizer collapsed after the prosecutor failed to appear. The court set aside the opposition, while police noted that the prosecutor could not be located in Symer.
The page presents a garbled, OCR like collage of weather notes and scattered reports. It mentions Pihaervatory Formart and Takehara, theaters, and various names while mixing dates, locations, and numbers in a way that obscures clear events or outcomes.
Privee Kadavu of the Fijian cricketern ace company, with Lieutenant Marsden and Jan Ra vale, greeted Madame Melba at the Avatratia Hotel this morning. They presented a curio including a decorated ghark's tooth, regarded as the greatest honor satire can confer. Melba gratefully acknowledged the gifts and wished the Filing team success in their tour.
Baron and Company report sale of Edmonds and Shaddock property on the Namoi River near Gunnedah a 209 acre freehold and another 369 acre freehold on the Namoi River near Gunnedah both sold back at satisfactory prices equity court action as instructed by Messrs Fulton to dissolve the Tait Gully Proprietary Gold and Silver Mining Company proceedings noted by the court.
The death occurred at his parents' residence in Orange. John Laalle Groundwater, 21, a medical student at the University, was a prominent footballer. He died from a malignant form of enteric fever.
Brisbane correspondent reports tat and sample of Queensland grapes from the wholesale market. Prices noted around 54s to 3d per pound for whole male fruit, reflecting demand and quality amidst harvest timing.
In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Lee discussed a water charge and its potential practicality at Mingay. He proposed it as a valuable option for the Jupeliog of the Murrum, Didase, and Gendarieise Rivera, and suggested discontinuing the Barren Jack schema.
The readable passages reference a late December date, mentions of poets and singers, and a list of names and themes across a noisy OCR. The jumbled text alludes to a musical event or recital with performers and possibly a school or community venue. No clear event, location, or outcome emerges.
William Popplas of Tor salworane appeared to answer charges in a Nelson court over alleged false pretences. The case centers on a hotelkeeper linked to Amelia Popplas and Mr Prembergast, with accusations involving obtaining money by deceit and a later plan to flee to San Francisco. Proceedings set for Tuesday next, bail posted, and further details released in local papers.
A damaged legal note reports a jury verdict for the plaintiff in a claim over a holy mark on a carpet at the Criterion Theatre. The account also mentions a future issue of Town and Country Journal with a feature on paw paw and plans for Yorkshire cricket guests. Sir Harrington attends a dinner at Sargent's Cote after returning from Europe and travels to the East.
Fragmented report details a labor dispute involving the Troup Dragueru and Carvers Union during a race in Fempett. It notes tension between authorities including Mr Sigumte Wished and Mr Kali Bursett over work permits and election dates. The piece references a court matter and potential charter delays, with timing considerations extending into January.
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