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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
5
The text reports a wage conflict among Australian shearers led by the Australian Workers' Association of New South Wales and allied unions. It notes push for higher pay, organized sheds, and shifts in daily earnings, with testimonies from multiple shearers across regions about seasonal rates, working conditions, and the economic impact.
The district introduces a machine to test physical strength and vision for schoolchildren. Dr A Vallack and inspector Nish discuss adoption as Bowral prepares to receive the device before sending it to Goulburn. Five machines are reported for various schools and their purpose is to assess physical and mental development.
Parcel of passionfruit and a plasterer named Butler described as the owner of a box from the South Wales Suit Exchange. In a morning mishap, Butler drank and was found dead after a dispute described in vague terms. Richard Clyde Jones connected, one month’s jail noted.
The divorce court continued Mary Drown’s application for attachment against Thomas Edwie Brows after press time. Justice Thomson expressed strong views on non payment of attorney fees and discharged the respondent for a maintenance debt of eleven pounds. The judge warned the party to pay the money or face imprisonment in jail.
Elizabeth Magen formerly Moses filed for divorce from James Alexander Vernon Magee, citing desertion after their 1900 marriage in Sydney under Independent Presbyterian rites. The petitioner claimed Magee lived with relatives, left after a year, refused to establish a home, and neglected duties, ultimately dying after failing to support his mother. The court granted a decree nisi and later absolute after six months.
An historical divorce case outlines Airy Cevtt formerly Janes filing for divorce from Herter Hignay Hornley Croft on grounds of drunkenness and misconduct. The narrative cites prior marriage date, residence at Upper Port Street and Mosman, earnings in the Treasury, repeated absences, and alleged theft of valuables, with a decree nisi granted to be made absolute.
Agnes Melson formerly Killalea sues for dissolution of marriage with Ditford Melson. She alleges desertion after June 18M in Sydney under Independent Presbyterian rites. They later lived in Gloucester Street and Glebe. Melson, a seaman, was secretary of Cockight Stewards Union. She sought £1 weekly maintenance. he departed for America after a stalemate over funds. She admits no remarriage, and hopes for freedom to remarry if he does not return. Judge grants decree nisi with six months for finalization.
William Denmark, a Sydney dealer, applies for divorce from Elizabeth Catherine Denmark formerly Sheridan on grounds of desertion. He recalls their marriage in 1897 and years of separation starting 1909 after she left him, with episodes of returning and refusing reconciliation. He lent her one pound during her visit to his lodgings, and she later refused to return, leading to the end of the marriage. She was later seen at a Kent Street house and other unclear incidents are described in the filing.
Mary Sophia Flowlten formerly Williams sues John Rowlten for maintenance of their children after desertion. They wed in Concord in 1884 and lived at her mother's house for ten years. He left in December 1885 with her marriage lines and later refused to return. An order for 1s a week was set in August 1880, later increased, with further warrants and moved to absolute in six months.
A morning greeting notes Sarah Fllon Forbes formerly Quin seeks dissolution of marriage from John Forks on grounds of desertion. The petitioner, represented by Mr W. Fam for Mr W A Reid of New Castle, states she married the respondent in the past.
In October 1578 at Lambton a miner’s wife details years of her husband’s absence and misbehavior with another woman. After he left he offered to sell the house for £20, she paid £15 and received a receipt. the husband never returned. The court ruled in her favor but delayed final action pending the Attorney General’s certificate.
Margaret Grittile of MTU filed for divorce from W A Theld in Newcastle. The petition recounts repeated drunken violence, assaults, and threats between February and December 1498. The respondent reportedly attacked, burned possessions, and confined the claimant, who relied on relatives for support as a lasting separation was sought through the church record.
In a Wyong court, James and Hammond for the plaintiff and P K White for the defendant argued a £200 contract dispute with £8 detention on a motor engine. The plaintiff alleged medical generation and motor frame concerns from a Redfern coachbuilder. Delays and altered machinery led to a settlement dispute after September 1908, with a later action filed over three years after the alleged contract.
Fox farming emerges as a potential industry with rising prices and sparse supply of wild fur. The article discusses fox diets, breeding challenges, and regional farming practices, noting variability in meat demand, winter survival, and the need for capital. It highlights differences between fox types, including silver and blue, and comments on market prospects and animal behavior.
Thame Atkins pleads for £4 against Fawin Woodbury over alleged trespass and removal of goods on property near Hawkesbury River. Plaintiffs’ and defendants’ lawyers present. trial proceeds with claims over title and possession of a reputed property.
Abraham Sherar, 39, a Woolscourer, clashed with Constable Jackson near Redfern Court. Sherar punched and kicked the officer during an arrest attempt, while bystanders and a minister testified. He was fined 10 shillings and jailed 21 days for assault and disruptive behavior.
Newcastle Thursday District Coroner Mr. Mibble concluded the inquest into a May 20 fire that destroyed a Merewether general store and premises. Evidence showed the blaze caused about £400 in damage and the coroner ordered impounding of books linked to the business to await further inquiry.
Continued from page four the will case shows the male defendant agreeing to provide their mother with a certain allowance. The matter proceeds to fund considerations and debate over the estate as HM oversees the proceedings.
A fragmented account recounts efforts by inventors in the early aluminum era, detailing experiments with furnace slag, acetylene gas, and the discovery of hard crystals leading to carborundum. It notes trials in blast furnaces, protective measures, and the resulting industrial implications while touching on legislative extensions to a municipality.
Scattered notes list trainers missing events at Randwick due to mining issues. Names such as Will Weave and others appear in a late month schedule with mentions of venues like Waryard and Kulgvortin Ractie Chub.
In a strange county court room scene a petitioner speaks of a marriage dispute amid confusion and crude humor. The attorney for the petitioner questions credibility while a clergyman and others react, revealing tensions over fidelity and social expectations.
A fragmentary Paris tale recounts an antiquary and a workman in a long journey to a ruin. They share proceeds from a carved pillow exchange, each receiving an even share as guardianship and generosity bind a curious medieval style narrative.
An elderly man, Mugh M'Kemle, died after being injured by falling goods at Mewere MIT rath's stores. The report notes misread cargo items including wheat, wool, bales, and other goods bound for London Glasgow and Tin torts and mentions a clerk of Hav. tt eueheneton and consent to a shipment in Grenfett.
A chaotic market brief lists shares and minerals with prices and movements across several firms and mines. It mentions copper stocks, bullion, and land scrip, with mentions of Adelaide and Sydney trades, various brokers, and upcoming sales dates in July and September. The fragment notes speculative activity and investor interest across multiple entities, including mining operations and local brokers.
A report from Central Polis Court describes a theft case involving a 17 year old, Hagnetty, and an associated suspect, with a sentence reading under the Crimes Act. The account notes the manner and consequences of the alleged offense and the court's actions following the incident.
A garbled OCR passage references shipping delays and arrivals with scattered names, places, and numbers. The readable elements include mentions of a hospital, trial, and various personal names, but the overall meaning is obscured and no coherent event or outcome emerges.
Fragmentary OCR text references a court matter involving Deverament and Pantaliy with scattered terms like Geujree ME A ineenhvee RL and Fon CLASEST CATENY. The readable bits mention a trial date or case status and several unclear proper nouns, suggesting a legal notice or docket note.
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