Divorce Court Hearing Over Desertion Case
Isabella Jane Crane formerly Pearse petitions for divorce from John Leslie Crane on desertion grounds. Evidence outlines marriage in 1841 at Jerry's Plains, moves to Sydney, residence at Manly, and later estrangement after his return from West Australia. Witnesses describe lack of contact and a final inquiry about housing for children. Court orders absolute divorce in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Simpson
Isabella Jane Crane
Pearse
John Leslie Crane
Boree
Veaboodeo
Bear Moree
Jerry's Plains
Sydney
Manly
West Australia
Aesy Ther
Archdeacon Langley
Woolf
Bit
Wax al ‘Bingara
Vetilioner
Woman Granted Divorce From Abusive Husband After Long Strife
Clara Wall petitions for divorce from Jonn Henry Wall on grounds of adultery and cruel treatment. She details years of neglect, threats, and a harsh home life in Newtown and Campbell Street. Wall, with prior criminal sentences, offered no support, and she sought maintenance. decree granted with absolute divorce in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wall
Lovett
Jonn Henry Wall
Edultery
Crimy
Win
Str
D. Sehrader
Pitt-street
Church of Jesus Christ of Satire Day Saints Bellioner
Arery
Fejher
Hte
Campbell-street
Newtown
Ada
Banceriting
Rokseiloa
Traines Nee
Bim
Parrematia
Wary of It Caserling Seeks Divorce from Charles Lakeman
Josephine Hines Lakeman formerly Rutter seeks a divorce from Charles Henry Lakeman. They married in April in Siggramatia. The petition alleges abuse and drunkenness. she left for Parramatta after eight years in Orange where disputes included throwing chairs and a boot. She sought forgiveness after warning reform but separation continued as she planned to live with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caserling
Josephine Hines Lakeman
Rutter
Cone
Charles Henry’ Lakeman
IBM
Siggramatia
TBS
Orange
Orange Shile Ana
Parramelia
Nathat
Terry
Parramatta
Laborer's Love Letter Drives Divorce Case
The petition alleges Elizabeth Mills formerly Preston accused Alfred Mercy Mills of adultery and cruelty. A letter from Alfred to Edith and a sequence of separations followed, with Mills later admitting conduct. Decree nisi granted in the divorce action after months of discord and a hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mills
Preston
Alfred Mercy Mills
Frasne
Wag
Duis
Sydney
Hal
Burine
Che Gir
Maply
dJual
Ruby
Edith
di Ming
New Zealand
Levee
Ibs
New Kindergarten Officially Opened by Miss Baweon
The Golden Fleece Kindergarten will be officially opened by Miss Baweon tomorrow after noon. Located in Pine-street near Myriin-atrest, Chip pandale the kindergarten will be supported by the graziers and workers of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Baweon
Kinderwarten
Pine-vtrest
Myriin-atrest
Chippandale
Canadian visitor criticises New Zealand labor laws
A prominent Canadian, Thomas H. Race of Ottawa, visiting Sydney, praises New Zealand’s scenery and harbours but attacks labor laws as overreaching. He argues New Zealanders excel in business despite handicaps, noting provincialism and the need for reforms to improve labor practices. He compares American and New Zealand workers and suggests faster adaptation by New Zealanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. H. Race
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
New Zealand
Sydney
Racee
Larke
Tio
Rare
Synsey
Sda
Jawa
N.Z
Whem
Humperdinck Opera at Theatre Reval Impresses Sydney Audience
Ghand Opera's Royal Drama Opera Company staged Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel at Theatre Reval on Wednesday. Performances drew strong crowds and favorable notes for vocalists and orchestration, with praise for Elisabeth's nave and Tannhäuser's dramatic moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Reval On Wessentay
George Musrove
Royal Drama Opera Company
Hanaifest
Humperdinck
Hamse
Gretel
Wim
Childens
Sydney
Xowe Lim
Gristmn
Hansel
Sandman
Dewman
Wagner
Jongaly
Celestial
Australia Canada relations and New Zealand trade remarks
Professor Jordan discusses imperial ties and trade in the British Empire, praising loyalty to Canada and Australia. He cites travel observations in New Zealand, urges stronger steamship service, and notes attitudes to wine, fruit imports, and regulation. The report also mentions a musical program and performances by Fraulein Stoller's company and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New Zealand
South Pacific
Canada
Ani
Australia
Australa
Rave
England
Cabeda
Wahina
Mr. Race Teavon Syiney
M.S. Moan
Tannhauser Review Highlights Wagner Opera Cast
The article discusses a production of Tannhauser with Herr Greder as Landgrave and Mr. Mangrove (Musgrove) as the conductor and Hermann role. It notes notable stage effects and the strong musical and dramatic handling, praising the performers and orchestral execution despite some criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Musgrove
Ulus
Thurimgia
Herr Greder
Himmself
Mangrove
Hermann
Adelaide Steamer Frozen Up In Russian Harbor Log
An excerpted letter from Captain Simpson of the Adelaide describes the ship frozen in the harbour at Windivostock Siberia, with crew observing skating and ice breaking activity. He notes Russian port conditions, long stay, and plans to return to Sydney in May aboard the Niivke Mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Wright
North Sydney
Simpson
Byaney
Adelnine
Wiodivoe- York
Sydney
Australia
Wright
Windivostock
Siberia
Adelaide
Sone
Awaenki
Shipping. Amvals June 3 Waypoints and Captains Listed
Shipping notices list captains Keshia and Girling, routes to Melbourne and Melbourne via Barwon, plus crews including Feonaai, Lamint, Wadeatott, and others. The document names multiple vessels, cargo terms, and arrival points such as New York, Melbourne, and Fremantle, with numerous route details and sailor identifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvals
Feonaai
Fia Imee
Keshia
Trim Kaipara
R Girling
Tram
Wal Wares
Moeard Simih Pomme
Lamint
Algent Wadeatott
Catan Grea
From
Eerste
Danware
Maritime Trade Dispatches Across Port Regions
Shipping lines report schedules and cargo notes across Newcastle, Melbourne, and Sydney with details on steamers like Windeor Bark and Adelaide routes. Officials record imports, exports, and coastwise movements including 1200 lines of orders, coal and grain shipments, and port warehousing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aen Water
Ydney Cove
Pawtenmar Aliant
Tovnd Tor Valeralen
Saan Ering
Rte Aide Ok
Soefolk
Tote Aera Lew
Pialanton
Newcastle Cuistoms
Mongkohetis Lythes
Port Femme
Enal
Galterss
Coauimbe
Miniara
Adelaide
Lane Coats Monat
LM Hore Srells
Unclear OCR narrative on ship disaster reconstruction and details
Fragmented report describes a German Australian liner Bones yerex incident and a Reconstruction section, mentioning ships, passengers, ports, and a mix of names and numbers. It reads as a chaotic OCR dump with sparse clear facts and many garbled terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oarman Steamhr
Ecu
Maurice
A. Happ
Weilh-Warlal
Salina
That Two Heads Baby Exhibit in Sydney Court Battle
A Darwin police inspector seized a two headed baby exhibit from a man in court and refused to return it. The exhibit was sent to Sydney University. Inspector Spence was served with a writ by the claimant seeking furly witting of the Thatrict Geurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney University
Spence
de Furly Witting
Paddington Starr Bowkett Society Meeting Summary
A meeting of the Paddington Starr-Bowkett Society and Waverley State Expert Society was held at the Town Hall, Paddington. Alderman Howard presided with Mr. M'Donor as a committee member. A standard advance fee of five shillings was discussed.
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Laborers
Ghand Opera
Hansel and Gretel
Tauuhaaser
Elisabeth
Alec
Aptavson
Muane
Tannhauser
Tannnhauser
Vorginy
Elizapeth
Rotpelind
Thoen
Ternhauser
Elisabeth Bax
Mme
Anderson
Vive Rupp
Wotram
Fraulein Valerie Waller
Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Bunthorne
Pr Jordan
Anyade
Meath
Franlkn
Elizabeth Kuhnice
Mégran
Tein
Mary Boller
Gretell
Childood
Praulein Stoller
Frauein Rubnkr
Aimaurh the Witch
Fraulein Johanna Heinxe
Merr Pritz Rupp
Peter
Sune
Fraulein Vallerin Wallar
Gertrude
Ruby Fiyib
Elsie Spavear
Manuel Nod Greal
Viladivestock
Captain Simpson
Torpedo
Viet
Zen
Hollingdale & Kessell
Kingstreet
W. Kerr
Payeuy Forton
A. T. Pittar
Rpxpard-St
Stark Pree
Asa Pitt ST
Vivid Service
Eee
BOOTH
Toighn
Bligh-St
Mapmors
OAS
Gorden Westkr
Agentome
Carzaun Klee
Ten
Cairn Mae
Yuli
Seinna Cealmin
Viseane
New York
Peabody Anid
Comagmay
Agen
Jane
Bemeen
South
SMM
Aly
Melbourne
Barwon
Conan
Dune
Hhlene Tireth
Faye
Laumersbins
Marivinh Misuellany
NEY Pralnett Repaciures Sremarine
Trmeane
Iby
Foun Acriew
Larndion Vie Eta
Melnourne
Premantie
Bunburs
Sai
Ferman
Rirmtion
Domi Pyrmont
Rae
Manure
Italy
Newmaaile
Atramans
Tol
Romania
Rompans
Cron
Eto
Carerya
Yee
Suvignilon ‘of the
Utylan Danprerur
Diaaslay
Newina
Omaatin
Eciteat
Jumeoairs
Mark Foy
Sant
Ran Aed Bose Unter
Foy’s
Pitinyt Rreyer
Steven
Eengiorybin
ArHilile Eakleem DS
Hritnret
Elas Slacertoea
Oxford Street
Paksel
Remmins
Roes
Bal
Fremantle
Clavenina Keven
Komal
Mane
Ecloke
Pallerf
Caleta
Cartark
Chilan
Suse
Winpolse
Praunaine Amba
Rwettawene
Margorie Cave
Kaipara
Taulane
Waitianga
Bam
Besbenners
Paddington Starr-Bowkett Society
Vicanroal Ciintoorarmers
Arras
Shorchaline
Nerina
Sigmiéroty
Melton Belen
Aico
Maceaee
L. J. Flegeltaub
Sone Steer
Ginal
J. I. Marshall
Dentet
Wynyard Square
Cmte
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