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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
5
The fragment mentions Lady Haltemire in a context with a white eye reference, hinting at a social or legal matter. Details are fragmented, but the names suggest a local figure and a notable incident or discussion that remains unresolved in the readable text.
Readable fragments mention Sonny and Myst Val Wells with a vague context. No clear event, date, or location is identifiable in the surviving text. Further content is needed to form a precise summary.
In the Supreme Court Hinl morning petitions for divorce were heard. Lillian Bowyer formerly Nicholson of Newtown seeks separation from Bert Bowyer of Forest Lodge for adultery with an unknown woman. The couple, natives of Sydney, had three children. Evidence showed Bowyer’s repeated separations and Bowyer’s affair, with a decree sought. Other petitions included Objections to bad hours for Mary Flynn and a separation petition by Tay of Petersham from Thomas Day amid late marriage and suspected infidelity. Witnesses described long spousal strife and attempts at reconciliation.
The court weighed Mr Meagher's readmission after an earlier offense was dismissed. The acting judge required fresh proof of misconduct before a readmission decision. The case was adjourned to 4 o'clock for further proceedings.
Thorser Alfred George Curva faced charges at Who Pollet court for administering poisoned liquor in Corrimal Hotel. Evidence included bottle traces of strychnine and tampered glasses. Witnesses described samples sent to government labs and a woman named Teresa Calras claiming a plea from the accused.
The case centered on a water board to regulate gas industry operations involving Australian Gaslight Company Limited and Northern Shore Limited. The Employers' Union opposed union membership for two workers and sought court action to form a gas industry board. pleas and interviews followed, with tense pressure and legal maneuvering noted as the matter advanced.
A petition claiming 48000 electors support abolishing the State Parliaments and centralising power in the Federal Parliament was presented. Premier Wade criticised it as a Labor plot, arguing federation requires maintaining state constitutions and guarding provincial powers. He warned the move could destroy the Federal Constitution and revert Australia to isolated governments.
Complaints allege import from Victoria of large quantities of adulterated chaff mixed with rubble. A shipment arrived last Tuesday in three steamers, prompting calls for enforcement under the New Victorian Act banning adulterated hay. Officials consider drastic action as regard to the issue.
A muddled note from the defence conference outlines talks with a Mr Dein and four representatives. It mentions negotiations on terms and a tacit understanding to be addressed next week, with unclear details on who will attend and the final decision.
Weather Bureau notes show squalls and rough seas for the South Tasman Sea and general overcast with showers across the state. Extensive rainfall records list towns from Barraba to Wee Waa with Sydney receiving a quarter inch and many inland sites logging multiple points, signaling a wet trend and continued rain forecast for several districts.
A Mosman protest meeting over the Balmoral tram line delays construction. The Minister for Public Works promised joint consultation, noting public works officials would review the timetable. Flags at the event were lowered as officials discussed next steps and cabinet consideration.
Evidence in probate for Thomas Biron an undertaker on Cuford Street Rodney unfolds a tense inquiry. Witnesses recount conversations about fortune allocations to Tom and Sonny, with remarks on grandfathers, wills, and supposed reminders of a past. The proceedings touch on O'Brien, Dowling, and Ferns Street paths as relatives and friends testify.
The report notes fluid activity in London copper finishes and Melbourne trading, with prices varying across lines from Broken Hill to Mount Lyell and Caledonian brands. It highlights demand shifts, notable moves in South Blocks and Lake View Consols, and market chatter from Sydney and Melbourne closing levels.
The Homebush stock sale drew buyers and sellers with mixed quality rations and prime pricing noted. A cattle yard capacity of about 120 head was reported, with dead sheep from Queensland and scarce penning among the trade. future sales are slated with 136 sheep vans and cattle warrants planned for Monday.
At Roget Hill on Thursday a coursing social event continued with Weretloo Cup and Victorian dog trim. Clear Light beat Kelletly and Batemen’s Mesto. Waterloo Plate saw Bold Princess defeat Attention in a hot round with Boldchier separating stake.
The AJC Derby 1909 column lists scratchings for Prince of We, Birthday Mesting, Proce Atay Blakes, Barber, Featherstiche, Lori Montlie, Tara Maville and others. It reports rugby union preparations, suspended players, and postponed Metropo litan Rugby Union fixtures moved to June 12. Melbourne trotting fancies like Aimoet near £1000 are noted.
A partial report notes delays in shipments from South Adrian with the Malna goalies steady and scarce bags in stock. Observers report a few crates arriving, but overall deliveries lag behind usual schedules, affecting local firms and freight lines.
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