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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
5
In a divorce case between Abel Kiysaor Bruene and Jonpk Dnasuel Drayne the respondent claims military service and a troubled life. Witnesses describe alleged misconduct, separations, and meetings at a country motel. The hearing sought a decree nisi with the case proceeding to further terms.
A report details a string of alleged episodes including a desertion and a troubling interaction with a police officer. The man, once married, faces questions over a missing wife and a cryptic note about a dance. A court order suggests a move tied to a provisional status as the case unfolds.
A historical fragment recounts a petition by Eathar foulti formerly Aarons for a diver from Williams Joby Southall at Genese Pothivarr. The tale describes a quarrel with Mr Moteun, a suggestion of a furnished room, and a late-night walk ending with the man’s disappearance. The woman later seeks action, claiming her husband’s absence and a hope for reconciliation or return.
The Arbitration Court opened to hear a jurisdictional dispute between the Australian Slaughtermen's Mutual Benefit and Labour Union of South Wales and the Carapace Butchers Association. James Garrett testified on twenty years at Glebe Island Abattoirs and details of union secrecy and past agreements were reviewed. The union, with about 759 members, claimed a claim while the association resisted new demands after a 12 month renewal.
In a late sporting item the trial welter result lists about 44 starters with Nestor and Waterwitch among noted entrants. Bets favored Hobbs at 4 to 1 and Nestor at 4 to 1 with others including Mine Noite Cores Field Glass La Parola among the fields. Won by two lengths after a brisk pace with time recorded as Steec.
Maiden Handicap at Ascot features Maid of the Mint facing rivals including Mona Lily Romane and Monta Nora. Detling challenges Dester as Maid of the Mint edges clear to win at 7 to 1 with odds 6 10 1 producing a decisive victory.
Messrs. FP Morris and Z HI resign as stewards of the Epping Race Club ahead of the Kingston meeting on Saturday. New stewards for the Junior Club event are M Pateson J J Smith J Thornton and F Tope. News from Randwick notes horses and prize entries, with auctions and pools sparking track discussions and preparations for upcoming races.
A telegram from NW players to the Melbourne Cricket Club, sent three days before appealing to the NSW Association for more time, urged unanimous adherence to an agreement and proposed a joint invitation with the Marylebone Club to secure a representative conference and a mutually desirable settlement.
The market reports a private cable from Melbourne noting a London rush to secure shares in the Broken Hill Company with prices around 17s and later dips to 15s 6d. Great Boulder and North Broken Hill show gains amid recent developments. Sydney and Brisbane readings reference mining stocks including Jubilee, South Great Eastern, and Bank of New South Wales, with varied quotes across districts.
A deputation from Alexandria Council met Chief Secretary and urged funds to build a permanent fire brigade station at Palliy with facilities similar to others. A temporary £360 had been set aside, deemed insufficient. Mr. Hogue proposed introducing the Fire Brigades Bill to handle such matters comprehensively, with future consideration of the request.
An elderly woman Mary Murphy faced vagrancy charges at Water Police Court. She pleaded not guilty stating she lives on £47 yearly interest from property worth £260, to which the magistrate noted she often drinks it away. She was discharged with a warning of possible habitual drunkenness charges if found drunk in the streets. The Oceanic RMS Sierra's passage from Sydney to London via San Francisco is noted.
In Central Criminal Court Petersham, Nicholas Raven faces multiple charges of felonious wounding James Percival Singer. Testimony describes a violent dispute at a home, Raven drawing a revolver and firing during a confrontation as Singer and family recall chaos and fear. Medical evidence notes throat injury and bullet fragments.
The case Ludlow v Priot was heard before Mr Justice Walker in the Equity Court. Arthur Ludlow Aud represented the plaintiff, while John Murray Priot acted for the defendant with B Murray and Company as receivers. The dispute concerns whether the defendant improperly benefited from the will and seeks a payment of about £80 plus costs, with a request to order restitution and cancel certain instruments.
Narrative reports Dr Danys journey to Australia amid a rabbit export trade. Government storage at Fremont shows no relief in rabbit supply as demand remains high, with storage at capacity and next week needed to import. Ipswich area carpenters from Barburat and Bathurst trap rabbits for local works, following orders to increase local output.
Reports from Wundiestacew say an exceptional reef of theheelite has been found near Tamworth in diorite country mixed with mate. The reef runs from din vo fin wide with quartz easily separated. Indications of other geint and improved mining activity are noted.
In Picton No 2 Jury Court afternoon Jenbella Alma Campbell of Berkeley Lodge sued Robert Henry An il of Picton for alleged trespass and damage. The jury found for the plaintiff awarding damages of 260 pounds. Sergeant-Instructor Feater and Sergeant-Major Wainwright have been selected to proceed in the case.
The Sydney market shows wheat trading near 1 dollar per bushel with prices varying by state. Melbourne and Adelaide fares are lower but freight to Queensland reduces appeal, while Queensland orders and NAW wheat standards influence demand. Butter, flour, maize, and potatoes move in Sydney and Brisbane markets as producers and auctioneers report fluctuating receipts and wholesale quotations.
Regional weather notes and rainfall totals from multiple towns including Kiama, Chorwa, Queanbeyan, Tamworth, and Narrabri. Reports show showers and steady winds, with May rainfall numbers and temperatures mentioned. emphasis on drought relief and impacts on agriculture and pasture conditions.
Four deputations will gather tomorrow to discuss road conditions and transport issues in Canterbury. Mr Lee will explain the proposed extension of the Manly tram to Pittwater at 1146. Deputations from Yarrranderie and Burragorang will raise matters about the Mattie and Quigge Hill road deviation and other local concerns.
The board convened a frost inspection and debated leadership changes. The president of the board, noted as God de tengratuiazicis, presided as new directors discussed restructuring and the seed of future leadership emerged amid unclear details.
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