Divorce Case: Berry Vows Desertion Grounded by Wife's Actions
Mr Justice Simpson continued hearings in the divorce suit of Thomas Berry, wool-classer, against Mary Berry formerly Hutton. Desertion is the ground, with details of their 1885 marriage in Sydney, religious differences, separations from Granville to 1899, and repeated refusals to reconcile. The proceedings adjourned for further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Simpson
Thomas Berry
Mary Berry
Hutton
Huving
Sydney
Baptist Church
Church of England
Granville
Petitioner
Coentry
Tom Berry
Marriage Marred in Divorce Suit Over Drunkenness
Felix Costa of Lithgow sued Florence Costa for divorce on grounds of drunkenness and neglect. They wed in May 1840 at Carlton registry, moved to Sydney then Pyrmont, and later Lithgow. The wife’s intemperate habits persisted for years, including violent fits when intoxicated, and she left him early last year. decree nisi granted, to be made absolute in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Costa
Lithgow
Florence Costa
Foster
Ss. Kilda
Carlton
Victoria
Sydney
Pyrmont
Nisi
Adultery Allegation Drives Dissolution Petition in Sydney
Ada May Harris formerly Newcombe petitions for dissolution of marriage from Albert Egbert Sters Harris on adultery grounds. The pair wed at St Peters Woolloomooloo, lived in Paddington, she left him in March. He admitted seeing another woman. a letter he sent dismisses further contact. A decree nisi was granted to be moved absolute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada May Harris
Newcombe
Albert Egbert Sters Harris
Petiloner
St. Beter'a
Woolloomooloo
Paddington
Oxfordsiee
Ketter
Ada Harris
Harris
Nisi
Broken Promise Divorce Granted for Desertion in Australia
Bertha Adams formerly Nash petitions for divorce from Vincan Harry Adams claiming desertion after a June 2 marriage at Sydney in Anglican rite. He left after a few weeks for the gold diggings, later showed interest but did not keep promises to return or form a home. Decree nisi granted, to be moved absolute in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Adams
Nash
Vincan Harry Adams
Sydney
Galo
Nisi
On the benches in the park
Fanny Eleanor Cottington seeks a divorce from John Jamies Cottington on the grounds of desertion and infidelity. She alleges they married in January 1889 at Goulburn, he left after a short stay, lived elsewhere with another woman, and later promised to reform but never supported her. A decree nisi was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Eleanor Cottington
Hennessy
John Jamies Cottington
de Bertian
Goulburn
Tryalong
Wyalong
Land of the Living Decree in Six Months
Hirza Florence Ma Sup formerly Maddow filed for relief from Paul Ferrell Masco on grounds of desertion. They wed in May 1807 at St Marys under Anglican rites and lived at Werrington before Masco left in February 1899 to Sydney. In March he sent a letter from Macdonaldtown admitting repeated travels and refusal to return, declaring the marriage a mistake. decree nisi granted to be moved absolute in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirza
Florence Ma- Sup
Maddow
Paul Ferrell Masco
St. Marys
Werrington
Sydney
Macdonaldtown
Land of the Living
Railway Board to sit weekly for employee appeals
The Railway and Tramway Appeal Board will meet weekly as thirty five cases were heard in the last two months. Ten appeals opposed dismissal and seven sought changes in grade or pay. After hearing evidence in a number of cases the board modified the original decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway and Tramway Appeal Board
Late Sporting Tackles Multiple Handicaps at Clyde and Parramatta
Weetub was today acrolched for the Clyde Brakes in connection with Saturday's meeting at Rosehill. Apprentices' Handicap lists Slegton Whiting Rock Lily Runaway Girl and others with 5 to 1 and 6 to 1 odds, while Clyde Handicap features Ello Turquoline Portland Light Sir Roger and more at various odds. Nursery and Flying Welter events show diverse contenders with 4 to 1 to 10 to 1 odds as racing action looms this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingslegton
Whiting
Rock Lily
Runaway Girl
Donovan
Barindi
Exchange
Wyee
Cuperite
Possum
Clyde
la Valetta
Reverie
Sulvre
Glengarry
Mechlin
Parramatta Mile
Turquoise
Ariana
Bombshell
Harvest Home
Euston
Negrug
Loch Lochie
Weetub
Rosehill
Lacrosse Tomorrow Fixtures At Redfern Oval
A Grade practice for interstate match at Redfern Oval will be held with no A Grade games tomorrow. B Grade Western Suburbs versus North Sydney Alexandria Marrickville Sydney Marrickville Balmain a bye. Selected players will travel to Melbourne and Adelaide to play for New South Wales on the 20th and 25th instants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern Oval
Western Suburbs
North Sydney
Alexandria
Marrickville
Sydney
Balmain
Melbourne
Adelaide
New South Wales
Lawn Tennis Class A and B Matches In SUS.W. Association
A round of SUS.W. Badge Competitions to be played tomorrow features Class A Wahgunyah versus Sydney No 2 and Strathfield against Glen Quirama, with University a bye. Class B includes Mesman versus Wahgunyah and Strathfield No 2 versus Sydney No 1, plus Chatswood versus Stanmore Institute No 3, alongside other ties in Sections 1 and 2. Class C lists Wahgunyah against Mosman No 2 and Summer Grammar School Neutral Bay versus Kuring-gai, with several byes and postponements due to varsity vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahgunyah
Sydney
Strathfield
Glen Qutram
University
Mesman
Kuring-gal No
Hunter's Hill
North Sydney
Stanmore Institute
Victoria Park
Wahguoyah
Mosman
Grammar School
Neutral Bay
Kuring-gai
Chatswood
Hunter’n Hill
Manly
Aldenhurat
Sus.w
Newcastle City
Baseball fixtures and umpire notes from Sydney clubs
First grade games list Leichhardt versus Petersham at Leichhardt Park with umpire A A Edge. Redfern versus Woollahra at Rushcutters Bay Oval 2pm with umpire RB Callaway. Waverley versus Burwood at Waterloo Park with umpire G W Horne. Paddington at 2 hve. Second grade matches Chatswood versus Auburn at Petersham Park with umpire C N Barnrs. North Sydney versus Waverley at Waverley Park with umpire H Winning. Paddington versus Petersham at Hampden Park with umpire J M Dermott. Leichhardt bye. Also Lord Mayor's Dreueht Relief Fund total £2498 plus further receipts from various groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leichhardt Ov
Petersham
Leichhardt Park
A. A. Edge
Redfern
Woollahra
Rushcutter's Bay Oval
RB. Callaway
Waverley
Burwood
Waterloo Park
G. W. Horne
Paddington
Chatswood
Auburn
Petersham Park
C. N. Barnrs
North Sydney
North Sydney v. Waverley
Waverley Park
H. Winning
Hampden Park
J. M'Dermott
Leichhardt
Lord Mayor
Federal Committee
A. J. Lewis
Milton Congregational Church
Newtown Methodist Band of
Gordon and Nutley
Central
Raleigh
Stockton Congregational Church
Handball Showdown at Rising Sun Viotel Court
Tomorrow the champion J Jones faces three top players Flani gan Edwards and Minerney at Rising Sun Viotel Court on Elizabeth Street in a high profile match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jones
Rising Sun Viotel Court
Elizabeth Street
Flanigan
Edwards
M'inerney
Smuggling at Balmain a Opium Case
Customs officer Silett stopped and searched Ab Say aboard the steamship Australian at Mort's Lock Balmain. Four tins of opium were found in his trousers. Ah Bay pled guilty in Balmain Court. Magistrate fined £100 with three months' FAO in default. Customs prosector Donohue called for a deterrent penalty amid rising smuggling. Three crew members remain in prison for similar offences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silett
Mort’s Lock
Balmain
Ab Say
Ah Bay
Donohue
Ferocious dog owner fined after ashfield attack
At Newtown Police Court Harry Blunden of Alt Street Ashfield was summoned for owning a ferocious dog that savagely attacked Emily Louisa Winfield in Albert Parade Ashfield. Edward McGillie testified seeing the dog pull the girl by the arm. The dog had been destroyed at police request. Defendant fined 40 shillings and costs, in default 14 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Harry Blunden
Altstreet
Ashfield
Emily Louisa Winfield
Albert Parade
Edward M'Gillie
Departure of the Salamis Steamer At Miller's Point
The Aberdeen steamer Salamis looked fine at Miller's Point as Dalgety and Company sent her homeward via the Cape. The departure was a season’s sight with the clipper bow and green bull visible as she headed to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Point
Messrs. Dalgety and Company
Cape
Dawes Point Quarters Repairs Tender Accepted
Dawes Point Sydney tenders for repair and painting of military quarters were called. The lowest bid, £109 by James Wilson of Aubfield, has been accepted for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Point
Sydney
James Wilson
Aubfeld
Tomorrow's Auctions Advertising Land Birth Estate
Auction notices show land and birth estate items to be sold tomorrow at 2 30 by E C V Broughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. V. Broughton
Sydney Wheat and Flour Markets Hold Strong on Argentine Grain
Sydney millers keep imports steady with the Buenos Aires supply easing fears. Argentina wheat proves productive, boosting bran and pollard demand while Indian and Californian grains fill gaps. Large shipments from Portland and Puget Sound push season totals higher, with maize and chaff steady and eggs dropping in price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sydney Mills
Melbourne
Buenos Ayres
Portland
Puget Sound
Minneapolis
Australia
Seattle
Tacoma
Organ
Washington Forts
Islands
New South Wales
Victoria
Sussex-street
Port Adelaide
Manitoba
Adelaide
Sussex Street
Tas
N.Z
Tasmanian Oaten
Lucerne
N.S.W. Creamery
Ezes
N. River
S. Coast
Jae
N.S.W
Chicago
Fruit Prices Chronicle Scarce Pears And Bananas Abundant
A market snapshot shows table pears scarce and dear while bananas are plentiful and cheap. Passionfruit is very scarce and citrus fries dull due to cold weather. Prices are listed for Tasmanian and New York apples pears oranges naval oranges keepers etc with various per case and per half case rates across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Giutase
Queensland
Fiji
Redfern Forage Market Sees Larger Attendees Yet Softer Prices
The Redfern forage sale ended the week with improved supply and larger buyer attendance but weaker prices. Lucerne offerings and cha hay were slow, swede turnips remained steady, and prime eaten chaff sold around 7s 0d per cwt. A Department of Agriculture wheat lot from Darling Harbour drew strong bidding, with a local miller taking the lot at 4s per bushel. multiple firms participated in the sale and consignments included chaff lucerne eaten hay turnips and Wells wheat among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern
Department of Agriculture
Darling Harbour
Lucerne
Wells Wheat
Ees
Messrs, and Matthews, Dent and Perry
R.end Sun
H. Prescott and
FL. MM. Bu! and Company
J. Campbell, Pateregu and Cobcroft
Ellis and Company
Walker, Bartram and Son
J. Bridge and Company
Anders’ Co-opere
Henge
Mitchell Brothers
Guyra
E. G. Bray
Muswellbrook
Graham
Cabramatta
A. Spicer
Brewongle
Webster
Newtown
Sage
Nemingha
Butler
Lochinvar
C. O'Connell
West Maitland
Kiely
Tarro
J. Higgins
Mulgrave
Greentree
Windsor
Nagle
J. Hayes
Dowling
George's Plains
Olphert
Penrith
Taylor Brothers
G. Hall
East Maitland
Oaten Hay
M. Saunders
Millthorpe
H. A. Wool
Richmond
Auction market report notes mixed prices and large supply
This week's sales show higher values at times but overall weaker finish. Freight of chaff lucerne oaten hay turnips wheat etc described with quantities and buyers names. Auctioneers PATESON AND C BCROFT and others advertised produce for city country export and Redfern daily sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pateson
Bcroft
Sussex-st
Co-operative Society, Limited
Buesex-street
Bales
Redfern
Bondst Chambers
Sydney
Early Closing Act and Jewish Shopkeepers
Inquiry from the Department of Labour and Industry explains that Jewish shopkeepers may abandon Saturday religious observance during a public holiday week. Stores may stay open all day Saturday and until 10 p m with no assistants working that day, while still observing Wednesday half-holiday as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labour and Industry
Official Dinner at Parliament House for Hon F B Suttor
The President of the Executive Council Hon F B Suttor will give an official dinner Monday evening at Parliament House at 7 thirty. About one hundred guests are invited. Full dress in to be worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
F. B. Suttor
Parliament House
Pressers Union wins common rule for state arbitration
The Arbitration Court granted the Pressers Union’s application to make the agreed terms a state wide rule. President Justin Cohen praised the settlement as a constructive example for other industries to resolve disputes through agreement and court consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbitration Court
Pressere’ Union
Justin Cohen
Couzo
Customs Prosecutions In Melbourne Court
The Customs Cases against Udigety and Company Limited were heard in the Sherter Court Melbourne on Thursday. The charges included evading full duty presenting a non genuine invoice passing a false entry and making an incorrect declaration. The magistrate found an offence under section 241 and imposed fines totaling £60 plus costs of £4 3s in each case with several other cases adjourned for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udigety and Company, Limited
Sherter Court
Melbourne
Dwyer
P.M
London stock market ease shields Western Australia gold shares
The London Stock Exchange closed quiet in Western Australia gold stocks on Thursday with Great Boulder an exception, while Barrier lines were weak due to low lead prices. Sydney first call saw varied duties with many blocks and mines listed. later prices showed mixed gains and losses. A Bendigo mine report noted a shaft depth of 82n5rt with a slide and quartz veins carrying free coarse gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W.A
Great Boulder
Associated
Lake View Consols
Ivan Lee
Sons of Gwalia
Golden Horseshoe
Sydney
South Great Eastern
South Glanmire
Monkland
Tuton River
Bates
Aaron's Exchange Hotel
Broken Hill North
North Columbia
Vesuville
North Oriental
Queen Central
Queen Cross Reef
Victoria and Caledonia
Roly Roy
Ravenswood
Mookland
Cope's Creek
Queen Cross
Glenfine South
C. J. Rowe
Chum Ralway
Bendigo
Vic
Australia
Wheat From the Argentine Aboard German Barque Mona
The German barque Mona captained by Schwarm Deddes Aptos Urousbt arrived with a cargo mainly wheat from Argentina and 850 tons of flour bound for Sydney. Inward agents were Messrs H W Pee body and Conaaly. Mona’s voyage lasted about 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarm- Deddes Aptos
Weather summary shows widespread rain across NSW towns
A morning of threatening skies and light showers gripped Sydney while a broad rain band covered the state. Falls were recorded at Albury, Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, Wagga and many other towns with a thunderstorm noted near Moruya Heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
W.N.W
South Head
Albury
Blackheath
Bathurst
Braidwood
Boorowa
Hlackville
Hooligal
Carcour
Cootamundra
Cowra
Corowa
Coola
Dubbo
Forbes
Grenfell
Sydney Chamber Hosts Japanese Naval Reception at Royal Exchange
Messrs J Burre-Johnsson and J Te Willect led a Sydney Chamber of Commerce delegation to Admiral Kamimura's squadron. A formal function followed with speeches praising open trade and British-Australian ties. Captain Matsumoto conveyed thanks for the hospitalities and noted Sydney as the Southern Hemisphere’s key port for shipping and trade. Cheers rose for the Mikado and King Edward VII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burre-Johosioo
Sydory Chamber
Cotminere
Mreo
Suigimura
Naeship Blashidere
Wes Bell
Royal Escbunge
Eachunes
Peliay
Japan
Ipauris Viselers
Jurre-Johnsson
Hares
Genttemia
Athi Ramisura
Cape Ruins
Matsumura
Itsushime
Ide
Hashidare
Moripaing
Eiki
Severa
Sydney
Shipplng
Boral Exchange
Great Britain
Ieaf
Fei
Paley
Lew Sones
Wales
Australia
British Empire
Matsumoto
Kamimura
Grand
Mikado
Edward VII
Bankruptcies listed and sequestering petition dates
William Henry Hardingham of Hay jeweller sues Thomas Beard of Narrandera formerly Hay journalist and tutor with petition set for June 14 voluntary sequestration. Creditors Molloy Cootamundra labourer and Michell Waverley clerk with official assignees Palmer Lloyd. Farnaworth Lithgow labourer with official Palmer. Also announces official opening ceremony for the new State Island Bridge on Friday with Premier to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Hardingham
Hay
Thomas Beard
Narrandera
Voluntar
William Molloy
Cootamundra
W. H. Palmer
Frank Couch Michell
Old South Hendroad
Waverley
L. T. Lloyd
Henry James Farnaworth
Brewery Road
Lithgow
Mr. W. HB. Palmer
Stete Island Bridge
Missing yacht prompts alert from Sydney company
A letter to Captain 8. G. Green of the BH and A Company in Sydney from Miss Singleton in Cheltenham Victoria asks about her brother Mr Koh Singleton, second officer of the Guthrie. He and a small crew left Sydney March 23 in a small craft the Bugle bound for Thursday Island, with intentions to call at Townsville or Cairns. Since then no word has been heard. The letter was sent to Captain Buie and forwarded to Queensland authorities, who were asked to issue a lookout along the coast and for others on the Thursday Island route to keep watch for the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. G. Green
A. Company
Sydney
Cheltenham
Victora
Mr. Koh
Singheton
Guthrie
Miss Singleton
Aith Lowo
Thursday Island
Townsville
Cairns
Paulo
Hemiy
Ie Aueiery
Singleton
de Bagh
Slaglelen
Prospect Reservoir Water Rise Report Prompts Alarm
An obscure note describes a four plus foot rise at Prospect Reservoir, detailing stage changes and monitoring failures over several days. It references a delayed water release and questions about measures taken, with mentions of local pools and a neighbor’s stake in the event.
Parramatta Pensioners Die Under Care in Lodging House
A Parramatta death report details the sudden passing of Thomas Kesnes, an elderly pensioner, at a lodging house on Cometh Street. The coroner Mr M Nowle conducted an inquiry with witness Jolyason, stating 28 residents were pensioners, including one a widow over twenty years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kesnes
Street
Parmimuria
M Nowle
Jolyason
Premier at Newcastle Arrives for Public Meeting
Newcastle Friday. Sir Daim Lee the Brute Premier arrived by midday train and was welcomed at the railway station by Aldermen Cann and Bend and many citizens. After lunch at the Northern Hotel he toured Wickham electors and a bouquet at Wickham followed by a suburb public meeting where the Premier was expected to speak. Mr Crick ia departed to arrive by this evening's order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Daim Lee
Miiday
Cann
Bend
Wickham
G Rear Northern
SG Pon
Mr. Crick
Irdin
Law bill debate and ministerial response in parliament
Reported on the second reading of a judiciary bill carried in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Sir John Lee replied to Sir George Turner regarding the minumelltonym relation to white sugars and stated the Minister for Customs should receive it as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurseelay
John Lee
George
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