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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
9
In a divorce court report, Lisa Jane Purnian alleged marital strain and misconduct. Details describe a man Furniss and Mrs Pearce sharing a home on Mar ticklyill and producing alcohol after a dispute, prompting witnesses to recount intimate statements. The judge granted a decree nisi with three months return.
Charlotte Mary Sullivan formerly Prior petitions divorce from Edward William Sullivan on desertion grounds. Evidence shows marriage in June 1863 at Burwood Registry. She alleges he left in 1893, returned briefly, then left again, with ten years cohabitation and child maintenance disputes. court granted decree nisi and three month move.
Esther Jane Tynford formerly Phelps sues Alfred Hesbford for desertion after a July 1873 incident in Sydney described as her finding him in a cab with a strange woman. The petitioner quotes his response that he would work abroad before supporting her, with a sister corroborating the interaction. A court order to move the property was issued for three months.
Lolsa Tomlin Pinfold formerly Woes petitions for dissolution of marriage from George Wainwright Pinfold on grounds of desertion. Married December 1853 in Brisbane. They lived in Queensland then Sydney area Leichhardt. He left for England in 1893 and worked as a musician aboard the Orient. Her affidavit details lack of contact and letters from him, with no replies received. Court delayed action pending further service evidence. Also Burwood case of James Heterick charged with stealing property valued £50 from Alfred Potter of Delmare, including noted branding and injuries.
Members of Parliament debated the Lands Commissioners report and its possible outcome. Across parties there was agreement that action was needed under government leadership, with ministers and opposition alike recognizing the importance of unity in Parliament. The Premier avoided committing to a line on the record, signaling cabinet deliberation before any formal statement.
Mosars Gibbs Bright and Company relay rainfall reports from various stations in Riverina on May 20 record shows Mullum Farm Muogind and SSW rain totals. Albury reports excellent prospects for growth after near four inches in May and normal year-to-date. Narrabri notes honey harvest and wheat crop benefits from rain with farmers expanding sowing areas. Much more rain needed to secure a good harvest.
A noisy sports page lists Foovball grade teams with player names such as A.D. Pischer C W. Moe and J. Andrews. It catalogs quarter results, team rosters, and notes on county and city matchups. The report mentions venues, dates, and disruptions, including disciplinary actions and court-like notes connected to sports figures.
Armidale judge Sir Gibson sentences Philip Selivan to four years in gaol for gold stealing at St Hillgrove. Police Superintendent Cameron notes persistent thefts in the district and describes costly detective work. The case emphasizes deterrence across other districts.
Handball card lists players Terner a rising sun court Jones and Edwards against O Grady Keenan Hennessey McGuire with Keeshan and Andersen as opponents.
A chaotic OCR summary covers Busidwick racing actions with Binnta and Clinia Tigsee, updates on Lady Amvloida for the ALC Prince of Wales meet, Beichler in work at Rymarwick, Vaporise named from Simmer Cerbelie, and NS.W. Pony Society notices. It also notes a Takapuna meeting dividend and hurdles prep for Hurdle Reen, Mintrog closing for Western Suburbs Arcyde Club race, and the Sydney District Rugby Club’s schedule affecting New England at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Farmers in Narrabri protest the current railway weighbridge which only weighs up to 10 tons and causes delays and losses for wheat traffic. They urge replacement with a 12 ton weighbridge to improve throughput.
An advertisement from the London Observer 100 years ago for elegant mineral paste teeth by A. Faleur. It notes his address at Russell Square and promises natural appearance and comfort, claiming the paste closely mimics real teeth and offers durability and cleanliness with secure, audible voice modulation benefits.
A UK report notes a London laces famine in aluminium supply causing vexatious delays for buyers. By end April buying orders in England and Germany reached about half a million tons for steel price work tied to rebuilding efforts.
The case between the Amalgamated Slaughtermen and Journeymen Butchers Union and the Car Case Butchers Association was raised before the Arbitration Court. Counsel for the claimant sought an adjournment due to late information and attendance issues, while counsel for the respondent urged not to list the case for early dates. The matter was adjourned to Wednesday next.
The death is announced of Mrs G. Fawcett of Glen Ridng Butare Singleton aged 4. A Tamworth church sale raised about 600 pounds. A Japanese religion remark is quoted as ongoing belief. Sydney customs revenue on Thursday totalled 12,009 pounds with duties including beer wine tobacco and cigarettes listed. Tram extension discussion by Works Minister. Trades Mark Act regulations addressed by Federal Council. A Boeing aviation incident reported involving natives in Japan and a French expert’s engagement noted. A Kennedy aged 10 residing in Moselle was injured in Darling Street incident. Local Cottage Hospital treated a man with a skull fracture after a cart collision.
In chambers before Mr Justices Pring the case Edward Ballard against William Coles and WG Ralston trustees of the Sydney Zoological Society was heard under the Sunday Observance Act. Ballard seeks a penalty alleging a disturbance at a private area. the motion for discovery to compel production of minute books was rejected as the court found the informer position improper.
A dramatic report in Petroleum World describes the Vanderpid No 4 oil well in Caney Kansas, owned by the New York Oil and Gas Company. A six inch vapor jet created a volcanic blast as an iron hood weighing 72,000 pounds was dropped into the hole, causing a towering blaze. Workers used a cannon and flaming derricks to clear the obstruction and relieve pressure, finally tapping the well after a heavier hood succeeded. The flare illuminated the night, disrupted conversations within 300 feet, and a nearby brook steamed as the fight to seal the well continued for several days.
An atyond officer on the steamer Tarawere reports a strange sight as the vessel arrived at Lyttelton from Wellington by May 4. He saw a vast field of foam and dread sharks near Kalkoura, with the sea running high and the ship passing through for several miles. He notes possible volcanic activity and cites Captain Mannag of the Murarou observing foam along the course outside Tarawere.
NSW Stock Breeders Association seeks to stop further alienation of Wrayville stock reserves. Chief Secretary, Hospital Board president, and Glebe mayor visited the abattoir to investigate complaints about nuisances. Colonial Fertilisers works were touched on with calls for enforcement measures. ministers named include Methirington and Crawfurd. MP Kalty discusses the Baptist site dispute as a state issue with federal representation.
A distorted clipping lists varied financial items across multiple entities and places. Mentions include private shares, breweries, steamships, and banks, with scattered references to London, Sydney, and North Columbia. Crashes, dividends, and bonds appear amid garbled figures and inconsistent spellings.
Mr dusice Walker seeks an ex parte injunction via Sir J A Browne for Naarson Mawes against the New Smyth Value Brick Company of Alexandrie forbidding receipt of payment for three shares and barring entry of names into the charter register. Plainum notes the company’s capital of 620,000 pounds with 250 pound shares and that only family members may transfer shares. The case records show May 21 communications about share sale, with injunction granted Friday to serve brief notice.
The RMS Ormue arrived in Sydney from London with 45 passengers aboard a voyage marked by two deaths. On May 1, Hugh Duncan, 60, a passenger bound for Adelaide, died of heart failure and was buried at sea in the Red Sea. A second passenger, Dunlop, also died during the voyage and was committed to the deep.
Two racehorses named Val Or and Plotermaritr bars were loaded onto the Royal Mall Company steamer Danube in Southampton for shipment to Buenos Aires. Elaborate arrangements ensured comfort and safety, with custom bedding, matting, and a special diet. Br. Tanner of Newmarket arranged the sale. Val d’Or, once Pietermartburg’s stable companion, was brought from France.
In the registrar proceedings creditors petitions were adjourned noting pending settlements. Cases include Clarke v Cooper adjourned to use 11 and Wright Heaton and Co Ltd v Davies adjourned to June 5. Motions under section 51 regarding Thomas James Livel, and orders for payments to creditors were issued with first payment June 2. Meetings and examinations were adjourned for Brevensom and Gardiner. Voluntary sequestrations listed for Kempsey, The Ponds near Isylorell, and Forest Lodge with official assignees noted.
Charles Patterson and others from the Energy tug crew faced Water Police Court hearings for drunkenness and misbehavior near York Street. Sentences included fines and three months imprisonment. Chaly Drew pleaded not guilty to theft charges and was bound over for trial. The crew of the Serey, involved in a collision with the Electra, faced further actions as investigations continued.
The report traces commercial cables from London noting a fall in quarter prices and a wide mix of commodities. It lists wheat, Indian prospects, various cargos to Sydney and Buenos Aires, and a flood of figures for boxes, butter, hides, tallow, and other goods carried to and from Tyron Bay and Richmond River, with quotations for many items.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names and items with unclear quantities and dates. The garbled text mentions Redfern forage sales and price notes, with scattered references to sellers, buyers, and locations, lacking coherent events or outcomes.
Fragmentary text listing names like Mieyer and Se Se mats and references to Resins and Millis CRD. The readable portion mentions Wiley Bene LS and Kereta. Content is garbled with missing context and multiple proper nouns appear without cohesive narrative.
A garbled OCR passage from a historic newspaper page lists scattered names, places, and terms with no clear story. It mentions people, locations, and events in a jumbled sequence, resembling a collage of headlines, notices, and notes without coherent context.
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