Petersham Trial of Nicholas Raven for Felonious Wounding
The trial at the Conegal Criminal Court hears Nicholas Walpole Raven defend against a charge of feloniously wounding his son in law James Percival Singer with intent to murder him at Petersham on March 20. Raven, a Queensland politics figure, testifies he had taken his family to Western Australia eight months prior and describes family tensions. Singer, aunt witnesses, and Matilda Raven recount the chaotic scene at the Ravens home and the moments leading to the shooting, including the exchange over money and Raven firing a revolver at Singer as others in the room protested. The Crown presses for judgment as Raven claims he acted after being assaulted by Singer and others during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Walpole Raven
James Percival Singer
Lai
Peterghars
Wale Te
Conegal Criminal Court
Dartingures
Bofors
Justice Rogar
Air Hugh Pollock
Te Wieyer
Matilda Raven
Erieor
Elurond
Aerived
Percy
Sloper
Wolke Tomas Ko
Hertille
Wiles
SimEoe
Vanius Kp
Lewisham
Andy
Tustaw
Abd Atochea
Weil
Queensland
Lew Bourn Wal
West Australia
Dynara
Zmad
Weebikdzem
Nym
Ted
Ms Purs
Tre Aprica
Vany
Dia
Bhp Vue Sas
Earage
Acvers Montis
Maclds
Mir
Uuter
Raven
Singer
Ringer
Gr Polis
Parramatte-pond
Tim
Marilde
Turing
Man’s Confused Downstairs Incident Ends in Street Turmoil
Witness recounts a chaotic scene as a man, dazed and disoriented, exits a house into a crowd. He searches for his wife, is grabbed by others, and suspects police, while family tensions surface over church attendance and youth socializing. Elder son June and John amid efforts to drive rift. alleged use of a heavy weapon noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhger
Propio
Bin
Biss
Mr. Winderer
Maine
Sir. Follock
Rome
Neena
Mr Pollock
Petersham
June
Joni
Jane
Peculiar Bequest For Immigrant Aid Revealed
Melbourne papers report a strange will in which a testatrix, invoking private trustees and an immigration agency, directs income from her estate to aid arrival passage and settlement of immigrants from her hometown Leighton Buzzard. The executors arrange for selection and payment of passage money, benefiting Victoria and the individuals, with Mrs Wallide remembered as a recent Routt death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrowman
Melbourne
Victoria
Wen
Leighton Dunzard
England
Thame
Eta
Bos
Seleetlow
Amds
Maltio Rey
JT Wallide
Mathaurne
Death of J C Tucker DA A prominent Sydney merchant
The late Mr James C Tucker of Tucker and Company died aged 89 after a career spanning Devon Exeter to Grosvenor East India service. Born 1816 at Exeter, he helped found the Colon Club in Sydney, urged New Guinea annexation, and remained active in business until recently. He married Elis Bit and was survived by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
AEC
Toloniat
James C. Tucker
Centor
Tucker and Company
Commonwealth
Turkes
Execor
Devon
Ami
Joe William ‘Turker
Cy Bani
Exeter
Synoy
Tucker
Mount Reedford
Abuals
Devonshire
Grosn
East India Service
Calcuim Harbour
Cnpta
Ligya
Hinrai
Australia
Tasmans
Snl
Iriage
Busineaw
Sydney
Marlborough
Woodstork
Stalious
Queensland
Colon Club
Wynyard Square
Richard Eb
Charles
G. D. Hirst
New ‘South Wales
New Duinea
Royal Geographies! Society
Charles Nicholson
Shire Council Appointments Replace Several Officials
His Excellency the Governor accepted resignations of several temporary shire officials and appointed new council members for Buccarambi Kabimbia Lawada Kyeamba Tungowan Nundin Brashour Warr Wagen Nundie and Dun gowan. Some changes were later reversed including the appointment of Ht. Ro bers and the planned installation of Joseph Roberts at Mayford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camellore
Domigo
Ar J
Mougall
Buccarambi
Kabimbia
Edward Jordan
Lawada
Kavimbis
EH. J. Collier
Blackheath
Kyeamba
J. A. Quan
Brashour
Ya Warr
Wagen
Nundie
L. A. Brigit
Dungowan
Bir
Ht. Robers
Bodgong
Windehama
Joceph Roberts
Mayford
Music in the Parks by the B A A Band in Centennial Park
The B A A Band conducts a 2 pm program in Centennial Park tomorrow under Bandmaster McCarthy featuring March On Commandery and various overtures serenades and selections including The Little M in Mus?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Park
M‘carthy
Commandery
Certeri
Garian
Bein
Wall
Verdir
Hartman
Messager
Court upholds claim over genuine eucalyptus extract
The Victorian Supreme Court ruled against imitators of the Genuine Eucalyptus Extract from Sander and Sons, ordering payment of costs. The judgment cites witnesses and authorities over four decades proving the product’s meritorious qualities and denouncing counterfeit imitations. The decision targets misleading advertisements and protects the original formula for ailments including children's hacking cough.
Divorce Court Grounds Adultery and Desertion Cited
In a divorce case Judge Simpson heard allegations of adultery and desertion against Alfred Copp from the petitioner, formerly Taylor. The petitioner, represented by Mr Fraser, recounted years of separation across Bomtuls, Bombala, Goulburn, Bowral, and Sydney, leading to a decree nisi after seven months of inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Simpson
Rather Copp
Taylor
Tor
Alfred
Patidioner
Me Fraser
Rexpet Dent
Bomtuls
Anglicea Riten
Bombala
Gupapbeyan
Goulburn
Bowral
Sydney
Aho
Benevolent Asylum
Abe
Copp
Elizabeh
Siream
Happier Without Him Divorce Tale in Sydney Case
Alice Gertrude Merrigan sues John Samuel Merrigan for divorce on grounds of desertion after a 1400s marriage in Radfern. Details depict a confectioner husband who drifted away, frequented drink, and incidents of taking money and refusing support. The court hears about the couple’s troubled separation and her claim of happiness apart from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gertrude Merrigan
WiTouEhler
John Samuel Merrigan
Parriea
Marrid
Radfern
Lord
Perione
Sprat
Sydney
Odge
Alesandria
Moyiue
Gigwalter
Asmet
Joan Joseph Charles Edward
Nim
Marriage Dissolution Sought for Adultery Case
James Lawrence Cummings seeks dissolution of his marriage to Annie Florence Cummings on adultery grounds with David Hartley, with Hartley as co-respondent. He alleges Hartley assaulted and assaulted his wife and coerced the couple's daughter while the affair occurred near Moree. Petitioner, represented by Mr. Pitt Nardinge, recalls marrying Annie on 1 December 1344 at Moree and working as a painter. A dissolution order for three months was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawrence Cummings
Annie Florence Cummings
Kay
David Hartley
Pitt
Nardinge
Moree
Hig Fowls
Hartley
Hur
Dartley
Gerty
Morne
Annie
Morus
Hen Hartley
Eed
Cours
Wall
Harley
Divorce Granted In Contested Australian Case
Daisy Louise Dunbar formerly White sought divorce from Loftus William Dunbar son of an orchardist. Depositions show marriage in June 1890s at a Pittwater matrimonial agency and alleged separation after he left in April 1908. He reportedly urged no return, while a May girl threatened her life and claimed he could not leave May. Court found in Dunbar’s favor, granting the decree nisi with reformability in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Louise Dunbar
Loftus William Dunber
Praser
Pittatrwet
Sydney
Parramatta
May
Hie Hoan
Why She Lept Him Divorce Petition in Norwich Case
Maria Hoon sues for divorce from Samuel Bloom on adultery grounds. They wed in 1882 at Norwich Baptist rite, moved to Australia two years later, lived together for a time, and disputes arose leading to accusations of jealousy and violence. Witnesses describe domestic friction and alleged improprieties surrounding the couple and a third party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Hoon
Samuel Bloom
Mere Fraser
Norwich
England
Austaire
Lillie Brrant
Eidake
Globe
Louies
Witceesad
Witnées
Fraser
Euston
Fragmentary Trial Testimony Includes Threats and Poison Mention
The testimony recounts threats involving a revolver and a shop in Melbourne's Olenforriecoad, with the petitioner recalling past hostility. Details mention a man talking with the petitioner, a husband, and his use of strychnine in a later action. A decree was granted to be absolute in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Olenforriecoad
Melboury
Sud
Adultery Case Ended in Judicial Separation Decree
Maude Margarit Hampton formerly Craig petitioned for judicial separation from her husband after discovering open adultery with a married man. The hearing in November 1901 led to a decree nisi, with the parties later separating to a cottage in Marrickville. The respondent claimed the affair. the petitioner sought an absolute divorce after the marriage breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Margarit Hampton
Craig
Woemax Haein
Schrader
Micent
Marrickville
Bata
Kawarde
Merrickvilla
Ald
Soma Ferme
Ates Kampton
Cam
The Shores of the Sea and Historic Shore Rights
An extract discusses public agitation over water frontages and foreshore rights, tracing legal definitions from historical cases. It outlines how shore ownership is divided between land, sea, and the crown, including public navigation rights and limitations on private title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulder
Chit
Justin Bale
Crenworth
Baron Alderson
Justice Maule
Sehlen
Ivan
Werbour
Menty
Wea
Charles Abbott
Dobu Hayley
George Holroyd
Court of King's Berch
Mundell
Catterall
Port Jackson
Micun
Hieh
State Children Relief Department staff changes announced
A series of transfers and appointments within the State Children’s Relief Department includes Mrs D. Macdermott moving to Chatsbury Home as matron, Mrs M Lambert to Cottage Home, and Mrs M Quinncook and Tauaureus Ormond House staff reassigned. Mr Br M Dwyer becomes superintendent at the Metropolitan hall for Children, with Miss Brodie as sub-matron and Miss Westanda as relieving member. The Miners’ Lodge at Kurei Kurri backs a move against chipper toe and wheelers at Be Pelew Mato. California siren products advertised for coughs and pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia
Sia Children's Relief Department
Mre_D. & Macdermott
Orasend
Chattesbury Home
South Heed
M. Lambert
Millapone
M. Quinncook
Tauaureus
Ormond Mouse
ShaNewbury
Halle Tor ChlAre
R. Ormand Howse
Br. M Dwyer
Misa E. Brodie
M.A. Westanda
Molbar
Miclagone
Pnd Iaundrese
Mies E. Jett
California
Inquest into Woodlouse remains shocks Lismore district
The Lismore inquiry into a discovered remains case yielded a preliminary verdict with contended circumstances. Officials reported a skull fracture and alleged impacts, while local names and associated notes hint at a broader investigation and future developments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nicholas Raven
SELE
Ant
Mr. Tullock
Talline
MR. J. C. Tucker
Court OF Justice
Sander
Supreme Court of Victoria
Maddon
KLC
MLC
Banders and Sons
Arkle
Gonby
Supreme ‘Court of Victoria
Him
Reckitt’s
Ada’s
Uandotr
State Children's Relief Department
Joe Gardiner
ASA
S. Rowley & CO
H. F. Smith
THE
People's Jeweller
Georges ST
Svear
BTM Kina
Lismore
Woodluwe
Karat
Lewis
al Qoleley
Lull Hovr
Rhywe Ban
Constabie Breau
Mag
Skrieson
Lin Res
Himalaya
London
Sunets
Apell
Lonston
San Francisco
Suvines Bark Gu
J. Cuchan
UM Croal
Mer
Eldorans Diatriet
Camden
Alan
Chant
Mitchell Airwets
Lane Cove
Carkon-itrent
Vialetaire
Willowstoy
Font
Ang Clargs
Peter Kain
Erie
Aimee Touty
UK Lipsites
W. Kerr
Medalmet Ant Aland Factoring Jeweller
George ST Gyn
Town Halle
Jackson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!