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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
5
A divorce case involving Alfred Henry Brewer, a chemist, and Emily Annie Brewer features a contentious filing, alleged misconduct, and a formal plea for dissolution under parliamentary act procedures. The record recounts separation, allegations of assault and intoxication, and shortcomings in conjugal conduct.
The carrier of a custody petition against James Martin resumed proceedings. A neutraphr member testified the respondent spent a year away from Sydney and intended to return to the Wellling district. The witness asked what he could do for his wife, but no action was promised. the case awaits further hearing.
A tangled account describes Acois O'Dea and former Ballam applying from Jamee O'Dea to Gvere on grounds of crovieniones and consupport. The narrative details repeated alcohol fueled abuse, threats, property damage, and assaults across several months, including throwing objects, pulling down furniture, and injuring a child. The story notes relocation and ongoing hardship.
Bad weather along the NSW coast leaves bar harbors blocked with vessels at bar heads and Manning Heads as ships await sea. Government attention seeks improved harbor dredging. Also, a butcher faced a fine for unjust weighing scales and two men sued at Newtown Court for using water for non domestic purposes in action brought by the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage.
The hearing before Justice O Connor at Darlinghurst Courthouse continued on the wage dispute case by the Australian Workers Union versus pastoralist groups and banks. Alfred Cofrel and other witnesses described wool quality and wages, with figures cited for daily rates and weekly earnings, noting differences between hand and machine shearing and the impact of wool quality on pay.
A damaged report notes the barque Woollahra, eyed near Auckland, reportedly stranded as of Saturday. Messrs E B Pine and Company had reserved Seabemadon on fewer. A message to the postmaster of Darso Ville requested confirmation. the reply: No foundation for the importunities of the Seasel.
Fragmented report details late shipping arrivals including the steamer Kinrurmher and others near Cape Hawke and Port Stenteng. It cites mixed cargo, prices around 3000, and delays with various ships as the Chief Secretary to Bourke district is noted abroad, prompting court comments in England.
A jumble of handicapping notes for upcoming races with weights and contenders. Mentions include Al Ruse, Vic tor, Camork, War Reo, Palatin, Lamora, Granville Stakes, Victoria Derby prospects, and several horses like Glenhronk, Grama, Fightawsty, Paley Labs, and Mare Of Arevie.
Sporting items describe Randwire trainers exiting worming and working their charges on a social rack after rain. Names such as Indulisii, Enatenian, Visols, Ble, Lady Jina, Mary of Argyin, Aine, Samieal, Fanshawe, Rayal Arthur, Colleague and others are noted. Ascot Handicap weights omitted, entries scratched for exhaustion and Canteehary Park meeting prep. Trainers must apply for tickets before tomorrow.
Correspondent notes high bread prices and notable wheat deals in the Bathurst district. Mentions Mr Willa Sweetnam paying 100 pounds for a basket of wheat and other values around 105 pounds per ton or per basket, with contracts to supply four upcountry orders and police forage, reflecting volatile grain prices and supply efforts in 1854 1857.
In a Victorian era case Mary Ang Billeranan sues for maintenance from Jamice and Breakenridgn. The plaintiff seeks £16 claimed as due under a legal agreement for support of her children. The defendant argues former loans and adultery, contending no ongoing obligation. Court proceedings discuss maintenance odds and covenants, with the outcome pending further decree.
A clerk named Samuel Dainty Alnxig ste voneen, 8, was charged in a Northy Suburbs case with embezzling money from the company over about six months. Prosecutors allege he collected funds and used them improperly, with eleven charges set for trial and bail allowed in each stage.
Thomas Maxwell faced Water Police Court for stealing from the hotel bar in Sydney. He admitted the act after being confronted, saying he would repay the money. He pleaded guilty and was fined six pounds or two months in jail.
A chaotic court record details the detention action over a two headed baby linked to infant poisoning allegations. Police reports describe a grim sequence involving a crushed child, custody debates, and a judge's admonitions as the Darlinghurst proceedings proceed with the Crown pursuing the case.
The case centers on an alleged wrongful arrest linked to a dispute over goods and a police matter under the Police Offences Act. Plaintiffs accuse the defendants of detaining a person for two hours and seeking compensation, while the defendant denies the charges and claims forced custody was improper. The trial includes claims of damages to reputation and character.
A chaotic report from Goulburn Street details a female police court scene with Somph Pry charged amid a melee. The trial involves Yung and a Chinese worker named Tung with violent incidents, fines, and damages cited.
Identified by Trinket Jauret Bisswkor aged 17 was charged at Wa or Police Court with stealing three ray clothes, one shawl, a gold watch, a silver trinket and a chain from Primwn Beds. The prosecutrix testified to residence at Wourkenarfuet and May 0 thefts. Police found cups, eapois and teapot at Fort Lodge. The accused pleaded guilty. magistrate imposed imprisonment. Balmain branch Women’s Industrial Exhibition notes ongoing preparations for exhibits and various crafts.
Fragmentary courtroom notes describe a Hartfield case with references to a Water Pallee, a party named Pronk, and a key exchange about belonging in Harfield. The document records testimonies, contested identifications, and mentions May 22 actions including property stripping and warrants, all amid incoherent dialogue and damaged text.
The Liverpool railway commissioners examined a case concerning train carriage and safety. A detailed inquiry reviewed the line management and related actions, noting the commissioners upheld railway permits and addressed the disrupted service despite earlier concerns.
The market page details Sydney and Melbourne stock activity with many listings across mining names and blocks. It notes gains and declines, with brokers and vendors named, plus a court appearance for a man charged with using indecent language at Water Postes Court this morning.
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