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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
5
A damaged OCR segment recounts a harbour collision involving a vessel called The Warthes near Lewe Point and Crown Selietor’s Office. It notes casualties around 200 dead and 181 injured, with details of the ship’s course, steering, and subsequent charges against the crew. The account references officials, witnesses, and safety failures observed during the incident.
The report describes Maria Narele and guests at an Evening feoke Sepresemiatite where soprano Sipceied performed, with remarks about a generous gift from financier Mr Hele and a token presented to her son. Attendees included notable musicians and patrons, and the event showcased diverse international guests amid a festive program.
The weather report records a fine day with cold lamp light and cloudy inland conditions. North east winds. NSW 24 hour rainfall includes Port Macquarie 2, West Kempsey 2, Woolgoolga 19. Tumut and Woolgoolga observed morning temperatures, with a Friday outlook of clearing skies after three days of slatey dull weather and rain totaling several pints.
In Divorce Court Justice Simpson today Agnes Elizabeth Nelson formerly Boyes petitions for divorce from Arthur Frederick Nelson on grounds of ill treatment. Details of marriage in England in August 187? and the couple's movements to Australia and Brisbane are given. The petitioner cites threats and alleged infidelity. Evidence includes letters and claims of threats to reveal private matters. she states the husband lived with another woman at Knowington cottage.
At Darlinghurst Sessions Judge Backhouse and a jury heard charges of assault and robbery involving Alexander Ronilig and a young man. The prosecution alleged the pair attacked Witum Jobo near Devonshire Street in Surry Hills on March 23, with one striker wearing a light suit and crocs. The defendant claimed innocence. evidence showed the accused in a different location at the time. The jury found the accused guilty with a verdict of guilty returned.
The New Zealand Marine Department considers vessel stability with plans to hire an expert wartime authority. Premier Hall-Jones notes it would be desirable to obtain an expert to advise on stability for ships under consideration. The department is drafting a regulation covering ballast, bilge, and the use of guiding boards in launch lines.
Nellie Baxter a four year old servant faced Newtown Police Court for converting household furniture she had bought on hire purchase. She disposed of items to Hugh Storgun a secondhand dealer and admitted missing payments. She pleaded to be dealt with summarily. Mr. Smithera fined her three pounds or a month in jail.
A government effort to cut public office energy use shows last year’s costs fell to levels below the previous year. The stores supply board notes electrical energy savings around £1404 10d and fuel savings of £1088, with overall service costs reduced.
Charles Gale of Connecticut long suffered stomach trouble with misdiagnosed cancer. X rays and starvation did not help until surgery revealed a constricted stomach outlet. Surgeons removed a small intestine segment and created a new large outlet enabling proper digestion. Gale recovers as news mentions a Burwood fine for Richard Long and Albert Halling.
Albert Hill age 18 Peter Johnson 17 George Sydney Cook 19 and William King 18 appeared before Mr Wilshire SM at Central Tollee Court charged with breaking and entering and stealing jewellery and clothes from Kenneth Mackay of 7 Irving Street. Confessions followed as witnesses detailed the break in and items taken. All four were committed for trial to the higher court.
Epping race card details a crowded program with Flying Mandican and Waterwitch among contenders. Reliance and Pivot also feature in the field as results show tight margins and several horses finishing within a quarter of a length.
Fragmented OCR text appears to mix football and grade reports with numerous garbled names and places. The readable elements reference teams, scores, dates, and various local entities but lack coherent events or outcomes to summarize clearly.
At Darlinghurst Sessions Judes Backhouse presided over Henry a Youns mat charged with receiving a watch and chain the property of Huetlyurs of Dowling street on April 4. Witnesses stated the accused sold the articles to a person named Llewellyn. Glaser denied purchasing and said he did not know Llewellyn. After a brief retirement the jury returned a verdict of not guilty and Glaser was discharged.
A Berlin firm named Jordan Water Market aims to sell Jordan water for business use. The prospectus targets pastors and sects, detailing labor and costs to move caravans to the River Jordan banks. Bottles cost four marks with a four mark discount for pastors who sell it.
Private cables report London Thursday closing quotes for metals at £175 per ton for copper £84 for zinc and other legible notes show activity in blister copper and ore shipments. The message from Cairns Queensland mentions increases in output and shifting ore quality with several company names and stock figures referenced though many figures are garbled.
The North Eastern Railway issues an email book detailing Hull fishing industry. Hull supports about 606 steam vessels valued at £70 million, employing 4 472 hands. Coal use exceeds 500 000 tons yearly. ice use is 111 482 tons. About one sixth of Hull’s population is tied to fishing. Norwegian and Swedish traders also operate vessels delivering cargoes. C E Couch of Sydney appointed inspector of slaughterhouses and assistant inspector of police to Barburel council succeeding G S Johnson. There were 34 applications.
Mr W Hannaford reports in the Evening News that JH warned against tampering with registered courses. He urges action by Water authorities and Sporting Committee to ensure proprietary course rights. The state association plans to review the matter through proper personnel channels with a near date for decision.
The report details late shipping with miscellaneous losses from collisions and strandings, listing crews and vessels in various ports. It notes the barque Helga returning to port Jackson, aging into ash, and describes foreign vessel movements and Moorish quarter looting during a fire in Fez.
A detailed market summary notes firmer prices and improved demand for Australian grains, with specific attention to wheat, butter, and dairy movements. It cites shipments to Sydney and Melbourne regions, outlines quotations for wholesale merchants, and mentions upcoming public offerings and expected grain movements across New South Wales and Queensland. The piece references shipping, exports, and farm supply dynamics, including price ranges and stock positions for the current cycle.
Readable scraps describe a jumble of names and places, hinting at a fashion or sale event. The text mentions Evening Wear and a referenced era term Sante NumtiA with scattered city and person names. No clear action or outcome emerges from the garbled OCR.
Fragmentary text references betting on an outer league event with unclear teams and dates. Mentions meetings and a venue but lacks concrete names or outcomes. Requires more readable material to form a solid summary and valid title without inventing details.
Fragmented OCR lists various farm items and vendors including Redfehn Forage Sales, Melonies, pipes, baling gear, and farm tools. Mentions livestock, hay rounds, heat pointers, and gear from multiple suppliers. A scattered market rundown appears with references to farms, equipment, and agricultural services.
Reported theft at a Liverpool street dental rooms where 10 pounds in gold plate and 30 teeth were stolen after a visitor used a duplicate key. A river steamer incident on Clarence River involved drowning due to ash dumping. Hornsby Shire Council formed a new timetable show. In Burwood three Marys faced riotous behavior charges with seven days hard labor. Sydney Skating Risk notes higher carnival turnout than reported, with about 500 attendees and upcoming poster carnival.
A fragmented report cites distant locations and figures such as Mirena Pil valley and 160 My enrt, mentioning weather conditions and travel amid references to enduring figures and events. Names like Wyeth genlan and Vein She are scattered through the text with unclear connections and timelines.
Fragmented OCR text mentions adverts and class help with nationwide reach in the UK. It notes patient names and various places and providers, implying a broad campaign or listing. The exact events and entities are obscured by garbled characters but indicate a period of advertised services and notices across multiple regions.
A fragmentary item outlines Taylor-made Jams and local trades in Acrae, with partial references to companies, street names, and coastal headings. The text is heavily garbled, showing misread words and scattered proper nouns without a clear event or outcome.
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