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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text appears to mix financial terms, names, and scattered figures. Readable elements reference a commercial listing or meeting notes with possible person names and corporate references, but core facts and events are obscured, preventing a coherent news item.
Fragmented OCR text from Sydney produce sales notes mentions various items and names. The readable parts describe trades, prices, boats, and tours with garbled phrases and incomplete clauses making specifics uncertain. The document preserves scattered proper nouns and potential market terms without a clear single event or outcome.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and firms such as Hoots and Company and Frank Jerlgnd with scattered monetary figures and dates. The legible text references agents, bankers, and assorted partners, with unclear locations and a mix of prices like 14 per det and 318, offering little coherent event context beyond a historical business notice.
A stormy Trades Hall meeting led by Meles Clarke discussed rockchoppers shifts and union rules in To ata with a £1 fine for early work. Separate sessions cover tobacco workers seeking federation with unions and labor council disputes over trolley and draymen matters.
In a Divorce Court before Mr Justice Simpson Glika Annie Hornidge formerly Reyalas petitioned for dissolution of marriage from Predorkie William Hornbee. Describing events from 1862 to about ten years prior she details separations, relocations between Kowrald near Melbourne Macquarie Street and Waverley, and a period with her mother in Mulbourne. A letters affair with claims of devotion followed by accusations of drunkenness surfaced after the husband found the letter. The court noted the husband's drinking and the petitioner's wish to separate, with further hearing postponed.
The petitioner Helly Mandy Swih formerly Smith sues George Alfred Smith for divorce on grounds of adultery. Allegations describe meetings with another woman Lilian at Charnwood and North Byaney, with claims of repeated intimate conduct and the petitioner’s intention to remarry if the respondent moves to New Zealand. The letter details a long history of alleged infidelity and coercive behavior by the respondent.
A court revived a petition by Mrs. Justin Sampson alleging habitual drunkenness and non support by her husband Christopher Kerrigan. The judge found in favor of the petitioner and granted a divorce pending separation, noting years of intoxication and neglect. The case timeline extended to early 1205 with financial and living arrangements under dispute.
The case of Robert Moller seeking divorce from Brederik Canead Muller in Queensland Tasmania and New South Wales ended with the petition dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. The court found no proven domicile of the respondent in New South Wales, despite assertions of residence.
Mr B Du Paul writes to say that a pleasure voyage to the Antarctic ice pack was only a renewal of a proposal dating to 18M and not a new idea. He notes Professor David proposed the plan long ago and considered joining Lieutenant Shackleton's expedition. Burns Philp and Company were consulted, and copies were sent to Sydney Melbourne and Hobart.
Ad claims a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide Quinine tablets. W Grove’s signature appears on each box. Also references Chillie-The Best Winter Drink and statements of invigorating non intoxication with various marketing misclaims in 1864 era copy.
The Royal Artillery Band from Newcastle upon Tyne arrived in Melbourne and were greeted by a large crowd at South Park. Local officials including Lt. Bentley, Mr. Austin, and St. L.S. Southwell spoke as the band performed under conductor Sir James. The event was celebrated as a bridge between Australia and the Mother Country with plans for further music exchanges.
Mr Walter outlines plans for experimental farming plots at Goulburn to test crops and forage varieties. He proposes extending experimental work to farmers, demonstrations on farms, and trials with maize, palm, and barley. Wellington Craser and Safromine sites host plots, with aims to improve forage quality and en rich feed supplies.
Newcastle report identifies the victim as 135 48 John Patrick Sandford, a railway employee on holiday leave, killed last night by a mail train passing Wickham.
MP Perry Minister for Agriculture visits Glow Lanes for government farm inspection. Mr Perry returns to town Thursday amid official duties. Government farm inspection planned at Copan U4 as route power timetable noted.
In Bathurst electorate licensing matters were heard by the Special Local Option Court. Protests against proposed licenses were adjourned to a later date pending the approval process. The panel will consider members including Jones Norker, Menta, Macturlany, S. and McKell.
In Orange District Court before Judge Suhotes Albert Hraten, Teatuae Jumps Ailes faces a 200 pound claim for damages. Herbert Powter is alleged to have supported claims and a counter for trespass. Sophia tans lewety sornd, Verds and Company, Ab Conwy, and Lewin are named in the related actions with varying sums claimed.
The readable text appears as garbled phrases likely from an OCR scan. It mentions names or terms such as Wek Pie and Electra, with scattered references to places like Singapore and unknown individuals. Overall, the segment is incomplete and lacks clear events or actions to summarize.
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