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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
5
The long hearing details witness accounts from Mrs Halkie and Mrs Balkie about Brown’s Jeweller theft, the Jewellery’s value, and the scene at Browne’s house. Witnesses describe two or more women, the accused, and a tense police presence as the trial unfolds with Heard statements, medical visits, and Brown’s death looming over proceedings.
An account of Mrs Balkie and two visitors at Prince Alfred Hospital where Mr Brown sustained a distressing scene and Miss Maud War was involved. The narrative covers interactions, a nurse warning, warnings to abandon papers, and Brown's ensuing behavior after the visitors left. Police or court notes indicate disputed claims and behavior, with references to witnesses Walkie Hopun and others and a confrontation about belongings.
In a Sydney Divorce Court hearing, Melinda Juse Brown formerly Male sued John Brown also known as John Pratt for adultery and desertion. The petitioner, represented by Mr. Fraser, was married to a bricklayer and details reveal a troubled past with allegations and witnesses. A decree nisi was granted returning on the 25th of next month.
Fragmented OCR text shows a marriage dispute with terms like divorce granted after prolonged contention. The court action references custody or alimony and hints at the petition being dismissed in a later stage. Strong entities include names and places, but the legibility is poor.
A morning session addressed a suite of appeals involving bets on street games. The proceedings noted a panel of judges reviewing various wagering disputes and noted potential eastward bets. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
At Henry Dengata court in North Sydney a builder faced fines for undertaking a cottage on Gordap Road without prior notice to Lane Cove authorities. Police said no proper planning or sanitary provisions were in place, and the inspector noted the project lacked essential compliance and safety measures. The defendant was fined £2 with costs and warned to remedy deficiencies within 14 days.
A court order powers the closure of Hawkesbury hotels as a special location order sets a deadline. The case involves Chester Thiel at Glarendon Kiblarsey Horst at WGrathswilt and Exchange Hotel at Kori Rishmond, with expiration on December per et, IMS.
An appointment was made this afternoon when the F. and A. call steamer Bastén arrives in Sydney tomorrow from Japan with the first of the new Secon N tea on board. The questions for all ports are from Foorhow and codists of 40 yarkages.
Miners at Ballarat Geld Mines in Orange Mondan area walk out protesting pay, claiming 5 days' work and 8s per day as the minimum. Newcastle Miners' Federation urges Railway Commissioners to halt coal sales from Newcastle to northwest lines, arguing it harms the Gunnedah region’s interests.
Terrible blast near Newcastle devastates Fullerton Grove. Two men died, several injured, including Crockatt the magazine foreman and Zoppi a powder worker. Condemned powder destroyed to prevent further danger. victims treated by medical staff as authorities investigate the accident.
A laborer named James Watson appeared at Conia Police Court charged with begging on George Street. Constable Cov noted Watson displayed a paper to passersby, solicited money, and was seized after attempting to show a more elaborate document. The court heard he was a well known beggar and sent to jail for four months with hard labour.
Testimony cites vessel displacement estimates and ballast impact, detailing how 120 tons of ballast could affect stability. Witnesses debate center of gravity, water ingress, and the Bega’s awning deck construction as experts discuss possible causes and outcomes of the sinking.
The bulletin covers 48 hours of unsettled conditions with showery, gusty winds across western districts and fog and frost in others. NSW towns such as Coorowa and Temora report varied rain, while pastoral districts note improving but mixed effects on crops and pastures. In Temora rains boost farm prospects, Woodstook warns that heavy soaking rain is needed, and in Sydney area conditions press rabbits and trappers as farmers await further rainfall.
An unclear OCR fragment recounts a sea bravery incident with many garbled names and phrases. It mentions vessels Fenesa Zastama Sriema Laverir and Nowa Ceust harms, a captain Lindeman, and Captain Hunter among others. The text lacks coherent facts, dates, or verifiable events, making a precise summary impractical.
Government Architect oversees busy preparations for a large public display and street decorations during the American week. Plans include a pavilion at Parm Cove, ship ashore ceremonies, and extensive street lighting, telephones, and decor. Officials coordinate supplies and contracts to present a magnificent city welcome for visiting Admiral and guests.
A chaotic OCR fragment details stock, sheep and lambs offered at Homebush with prices and buyers. It mentions Dupers, Ciportera act Lin Sytner Mat fe eseving Company Limited, and various figures in pounds, shillings, and pence, with unclear outcomes and quantities.
Two vessels laden with timber from Kale para New Zealand arrived at Spdaer this morning after long voyages. Mana Tewa delivered 283.0001 ap while Yoyaie and Rona showed varied progress. Strong westerly winds affected progress as conditions remained challenging.
Scot ch fishermen on Tol dir Furness chairman of the Fisheries Board returned this meraing by the daamer Yul Rupat from a visw with the paris now known as the Seaich Gzhurmen in the North Coast. They visited Naviean Tika Grafton Woolsoclgs Cal Marbor Bellinger Heady Mackeville Kempsey and Port Macquarie. On Wednesday they peoerel in Port Stephena and Newrustle then going south to Jervis Bay. A letter from Captain J W Evans Premier of Tasmania invites Allegates of the Scottish Gshermen to visit Tasmania to explore fishing business possibilities. The delegates who accepted a similar invitation from South Australia will monthly visit Tasmania on their way to Adelaide.
Carrigan Head, commanded by Mosers Gilchrist Watt and Sanderson, will sail from Central Wharf to London Liverpool and Glasgow via poria with wool, ales, dried hides, fur pling, Dake Linore, cowper, and stidmen in cargo. The £25 000 federal vote relates to the American First visit with no grants to citizens committees except regattas.
A fragmentary market note details Australian share activity with quotations for miners and companies such as Budgery, Queen Central, Broken Hill South, and Queen Dee. It lists prices, sales in Sydney, and various bond and stock items, including copper and coal notes, with names like Bank of NSW, Wallaroo, and Tasman Crown referenced in trading context.
Fragmented text references new public works projects and multiple local names. It hints at schedules, locations, and participants but lacks clear events or outcomes. The readable portions point to infrastructure planning and community actors without concrete details.
Fragmentary text appears to mix names, places, and coded phrases with no clear event or context. Readable entities include various personal names and locations, but the overall meaning and news value are indeterminate.
The Emperor’s nine year reign featured a grand procession with twenty five thousand in attendance and a vast crowd reported by the press. Observers noted a massive turnout as the event highlighted the period of authority and ceremonial pageantry.
Fragments describe a transportation or trade notice referencing Liverpool coal destined for Melbourne. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates, but indicates a cargo move or shipment instruction and mentions a measure of quantity and timing in a loosely defined schedule.
Readable fragments describe a robbery in Woollahra with unclear details. The text mentions locations, people, and a vague time frame but fails to present a coherent sequence of events or names. Further, legible facts are insufficient to identify suspects or outcomes.
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