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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
9
The first hearing at Darlinghurst Central Criminal Court concerns Frederick Dovles Geven charged with murdering Lily Bridge near Allen Dale. Medical testimony cites brain storms and insanity questions, detailing the accused’s conduct, observed behavior, and expert opinions on mental capacity.
Crown Prosecutor recalls Charles W Buckingham describing a hypothetical punishment for an unfaithful partner. He testified about a Maitland to Allandale train encounter where he carried a young woman's basket. The accused claimed he would marry his unfaithful partner and asked what the witness would do if the lady deceived him.
A Parramatta public meeting last night urged the Government to remove elderly men from an unsafe grease-soaked building, calling it a death trap. Alderman Nolier presided as Alderman Jago moved against blockaded proactios, with Waugh supporting for unanimous passage. A strong deputation was planned to present a petition to the Chief Secretary, and a committee of Parramatta officials and local associates was formed to act on the resolution.
Senior-constable Leary and associates arrested three men on theft charges and one man on receiving goods from Messrs Snowball and Stone, Keats Street, Sydney. Police traced about £50 worth of goods linked to a warehouse in Kent Street with parcels found, plus other items hidden in beds. Suspects remanded to Water Police Court after preliminary hearings.
Narromine Progress Association members Amso Dubbo Warren and Wellington met to inspect the lagoon site for irrigation. President Sullivan urged water conservation orderly settlement and sanitation to attract people. He noted Mathurat would benefit from a weir lagoon water supply and that government aims to irrigate 300 000 acres near Narromine and irrigable land between there and Narromine with wells built.
Unpatriotic controversy surrounds La Belle Otero in Madrid as managers balk at her demand for a high minimum fee per performance. Critics accuse her of ingratitude to her native country and of using French in public, while others note her attendance at a Puraten event and a toreador named in gossip. The piece notes social and cultural tensions amid press coverage and public response.
In Sydney District Court Bett-Honer Moller testified that claims of constant sobering and abuse were false. He admitted frequent drinking, while the respondent described persistent mistreatment. Letters cited show rifts with his mother and misery without her. A discussion on religious marriage origins followed before the matter was adjourned to Friday for domicile considerations.
In Goulburn Tauretay court, William Henry Hearte, 35, faced charges of handling light half and full sovereigns at a store in Barron Jack on February 12. Evidence linked him to stolen coins and a cyanide battery used to tamper with payments. The Crown alleged counterfeit coins and a prior related case, but the jury returned not guilty and Hearte was discharged.
In the case Kelso versus Beatrice Mand Kaleo, Kelso was brought before the court under a writ of attachment for non payment of £54 17s 4d in alimony pendente lite. Kelso, an engine firer, claimed inability to pay and testified he was near dismissal from his job. After hearing both sides, His Honor remanded Kelso to his former custody and adjourned the matter for trial.
Violet Malam formerly Waterhouse petitioned for divorce from Frederick Melani on grounds of destruction. Married July 1808 in Sydney, she says he deserted after marriage and later fled when she tried to confront him. judge granted a decree nisi to be moved after ten months.
Alfred Furser seeks a divorce from Margaret Mary Furner after months of marital strain and alleged infidelity following a ball night near Gresford. The case details testimony about late wife’s behavior, a pursuit on horseback, and statements by a senior-constable about the couple's behavior at the ball. A grant of maintenance or divorce was considered by the court.
Acting Judge Scholes hears Patrick Joseph O'Donnell laborer of Rembrigz Siding Merraia seeking dissolution of his marriage to Elizabeth Josephine O'Donnell formerly Clancy on grounds of one gunneas and adultery. Co respondent James Daly joined. Petitioner said marriage occurred April 4 1890 at Bathurst and they had seven children four of whom were Dow Wing. He alleged wife lived with his mother after November 11 1904 and until July 1897 his wife was of intemperate habit. He believed she was in Sydney and stated complainant had seen her drinking with several men. The court slated it would report on both sides. The hearing took place at Martoum in tenia Poutteau woke Town st te Salter costoe alne picture of Camicy tom.
Thursday in Broken Hill the police court charged Peice O'Drien and J Conway with playing unlawful game described as Yanks Weal in a public place on Monday afternoon. Bath was plundered and both were sentenced to one month in gaol. The Theatre of the Cobar Medical Accident Association has been cancelled due to ongoing issues.
A brief notice advertises Jarens Hacking Cough treatment offered at Mien Woods setting. It mentions a pappermim cure claimed to ease coughing symptoms with unspecified details.
Oswald Whela Honshire of Quirindi sues George Innes and Co for 200 pounds alleging breach of sale contract for a motor car. He claimed agreed price 17 a half pounds with delivery in good running order, but car arrived with engine issues and unusable. Proceedings detail the claimed loss and defendant's denial of breach.
A committee of the N S W Shipwreck Raid and Humane Boating awarded silver medals and certificates of merit for brave rescues. James Davidson saved a man who fell from the passenger wharf at Manly on May 1. Edward Butler received recognition for leaping into the water between the Federal Wharf and the steamer 81 Louis on May 25. Alfred South was honored for aiding a Mite girl named Whelefred Read who fell from a moor. Aker rescue in Kerosene Bay February last awaits fuller details.
A court transcript notes a theft case with the magistrate stating a two month hand involvement and charges of fraud. Jones received an additional cumulative sentence of three months. The record is blurred and difficult to read but indicates a legal proceeding with multiple rulings.
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