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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

5

Trial of Mrs Baikie Ends in Hazy Verdict

A chaotic transcript recalls the Baikie murder trial with Brown’s death under arsenic suspicion. Key witnesses, police testimony, and legal arguments hinge on whether Brown’s demise was accidental or deliberate poisoning and if Brown’s will, finances, and possible motives factored into the verdict.

Daliradii Honan Brown Police Dirs Thorbat Masibing Belkin Rockdale Harpeth Wieck Hogan Leta Ramund Peterener Walla Oahu Hickin Ann Brown Bailie Auits Syedpe Mark Tin Defemer Femrral Blackburn Fife Arseny Browa Ron

Orange Sessions at District Court

Judge Schalts presided as James Napcarrow sued William Morgan for 45 pounds from an estate dispute at Me Caloola Polar Mine. Emily Jann Hood sued William RaseN Cole for one pound. verdict returned for the pendant. The Vaucluse Council will not cooperate with the Redtors Council over suburban aldermen tree tram passage.

Orange Thy Distriet Court Notate Schalts James Napcarrow Wiliam Morgan Emily Jann Hood Suet Willam Rasen Cole Vaucluse Redtors Council

Elizabeth Bay Robbery Stuns Sydney as Diamonds Vanish

An Evening News reporter recounts a daring burglary at a Elizabeth Bay home. The proprietor Henry Roan says valuables worth substantial sums disappeared from a drawer after the thief used a balcony access. Police traced the scene while noting the thief likely escaped toward the street with a wandering accomplice.

Iotersie Warner Henry Roan Jetauboth Hay Larse Mr. Hoult Liles Wets Presnela Epee Animalian Maude George Heary Frown Filasbeth Bay-road Misaich Woah Tic Tauern Newsiot Mary Swielock Dale Ant Dirious Thiot Roam Sydney Bean Syoner Perth

Court Without a Magistrate Delays Local Court Sessions

The Water Polled Court operated without a magistrate this morning causing delays as a single official could not be in two places at once. Donal son attended the Water at odock while Dig reinh faced duties elsewhere, leaving many charged individuals waiting. Officials warn of growing public fatigue and urge appointment of additional magistrates to prevent further disruption.

Arunks Donalson Odock Justice Department

Victorian Railway Disaster Inquiry Continues In Melbourne

The inquiry into the Bendigo Sunshine railway crash heard driver Dolman describe his braking actions from Sunbury to Sunshine. Officials examined Westinghouse brake failures and gear conditions, with testimonies detailing distant and home signals, brake pressure, and the train’s speed before the collision, shaping evidence on contributory faults and safety responses.

Melbourne Sunshine Gilbert Dotman Bendigo Sunbury Kyartan Barkley Deveney Qremnan Westinghouse Wiliam ‘Tomlinson Greman Milburn Beveridge Miibure Bengiga Milbure Mulburn Dundee Melburn Withes Aunt Delaney Wanal Ealioniows Berlainie Siasinao SyUealim St. Athan Ami Shen Sean Sienal Athiog Iproceedine

Man James Jelters Dies by Suicide in Hill Street Alley

In Darlinghurst an incident reports 39 year old James Jelters shooting Nimeel with a revolver in the 4 lane of Hill Street Suery Hills in the afternoon. The body was taken to the Circular Quay mortuary.

James Jelters Suletice Nimeel Hill-street Suery Hills Moren Te Circular

Weather bulletin for Tasmania coastal seas and inland showers

The Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports scattered inland showers with some thunder and mild northerly winds veering to the west. Squally northwest to southwest winds and rough seas affect the Central Bight, West Coast, and Strait regions. Cloudy to partly cloudy with showers in the west and fogs across central and northern tablelands and metropolitan areas, and no rainfall reported elsewhere.

Commonwealth Weather Bureau Fererist Aras Bight Tasmania Strait Synopels Menty Tablelands Free

Magistrate's Warning For Soil Removal Without Permission

In North Sydney Police Court Justien Revktece and Marry Rictie faced a magistrate's warning for removing soil from streets without council permission. Mr Donaldson noted the offence recurred so often the court warned fines could rise if not halted.

Vounell Justien Marry Rictie North Sydney Police Court Donaldson

Grand Challenge Stakes meet at Rooty Hill results

Late sporting notes from New South Wales detail weather and track conditions at the Rooty Hill meeting. First round results include Daley News defeating Viver Prince, Muritorm beating Kile Strestheart, and Major Edward defeating Wyper. subsequent matches list several other pairings and winners in the Grand Challenge and Puppy Stakes events.

Rooty Hill Tim New South Wales Coursing Club Taley Daley News Daapteng Viver Prince Muritorm Kile Strestheart Oko Teat Maveleck Colonel Mack Major Edward Wyper Tak Bea Sim Fen Menaazie- Bardkn Mack Daltox Nethvity Bea Lay Graml Barceldawe Engam Charlie Yeu Cayeain Tuck Minorca Neat Meade Patagnaun Willander Woe

Canterbury Park Faine Handicap entry reshuffled

E W Williams afternoon scratched for the Canterbury Park Faine Handicap Oreune, the 2 year old brother to Pospiden, was drawn into work by J Earnshaw at Randwick then rested at Windsor, with a high priced young horse also noted after its rest.

E. W. Wap Agate J. Earnshaw Randwick Windsor

Printing Trade Award Common Rule Agreed At Court

The President and members of the Arbitration Court report settlement on the Printing Trade Award for letterpress printers in NSW. The agreement covers daily newspapers in Cumberland and Newcastle districts and outlines amendments to apprentice and machine operation rules with a likely final decision expected by June.

Maghiniets Union of N S. W Hs Uatan Aml Besby Appnard Etntment Uasin Marke Miehetl Leasts Mark Mitsbell Esrsaim Ventore Bechy Sie Pat Tafemdra Cumnerland Conwal Imranvers

Sheep Breeding Experiment Aimed at Small Farmers

The article discusses an agricultural experiment on sheep breeding, noting government support and aims to produce a meat type suitable for small farmers. It mentions private efforts, draft work, and the potential for a profitable yet practical breed, with references to payments and local labor.

Furniture Stealers Heavily Sentenced

A court handed heavy sentences to a group of accused furniture thieves. The defendants named include Jats and Torker, with local authorities reporting multiple offenses across the Ketlwekmer Simos area and related marine belongings seized.

More Colliery Troubles Report Night Meeting

Seacastg notes report a tense meeting over colliery engine repairs. A plan for public notice and a delayed decision is discussed amid calls for cooperation and safety concerns. References imply limited supplier availability and potential delays in engine upgrades affecting operations.

Postal Delivery Schedule From London The English Mail

The English Mail notes a shipment from London arriving at Promantio Lie aorning. The rotary portion at the wall should be posty or delivery on Wednesday of Thursday.

London Promantio

Hotels Change Hands in City Licensing Court Transfers

The Central Licensing Court approved transfers of trade licenses for several hotels. The United States Hotel on Town Streets shifts from Johny Wilson to William Knowles. The Memsah Hotel on Nee Canterbury changes from Peter Sham to Willem Anderson. The Crickeerie Arty Ware Witray atros remains tied to Surry Willey from Mary Thirds Man Gn Pater Rosi.

Traditewna’ Conces Hited States Supres Johny Wilson William Knowles Memsah Canterbury Petersham William Parr Mitchell Willem Anderson Crickeerie Arty Ware Witray Atros Surry Willey Frme Mary Pater Rosi

Wyalong Property Case Over Commission Claim

In the No 3 Jury Court this morning William Henry Traddon sues Donald Hugh Raskin for 190 pounds twelve shillings sixpence, commission on a Wyalong property sale. Witnesses and agents from Collins and Sullivan appear for the plaintiff, while the defendant pleads non-indebtedness as the trial opens.

Vhia Dustin Prinz A Fuer Prousht William Henry Traddon Donald Hugh Raskin Wralone Windhesre Ry Lewin Hogan Messrs Collins and Sulholland Sheridan GP. Ryans M. A Plawnor Aedie

Poisoned horses and fowls in Goulburn area

In Goulburn two horses owned by Mr T W Weaper of the Goulburn Engineering Works died from poisoning after a poison pellet was discarded near the premises. A wagon, dispatched for repairs, reportedly carried poisoned pollara, and several fowls belonging to Mr Gardner, a neighbour, also perished.

Goulburn Thursby T. W. Weaper Gardner

Homebush stock sale reports steady demand for prime sheep

A weary but steady crowd gathered at Homebush Market this afternoon as prime quality lines drew solid demand. Prices for prime ewes and lambs showed firm to higher tendencies with exporters and buyers present, trade showing resilience despite some market softness in some lots.

Ling Thrangi Yantul Soto Peits Watts Interetee Tewting Brow Queensland Ron Iwal Stelbourne Stelbourne Hivers Brian Cows

Stealing at Farmer's Yard Ends in Court Case

A court case concerns Jean Adcock, 31, charged with stealing from Farmer and Company at Pittentree. The incident involved a man named Mr. Waste and a biplane. Witnesses testified about the attempted theft and the value of the items taken or damaged, with details of the flight and subsequent investigation.

Pasten Jean Adcock Sinaieg Seattle Aelia Sabos Etisaae Waldasee Abe Earl Lak Apd Tet Beerreviersk Einjaopra

Pathway Sweepers Address City Inconvenience Over Night Work

Adermin Kelly reports to the Lord Mayor about the pathway sweepers’ schedule and fault with late night operations. The Town Clerk states orders have been given to halt patavay clearing before dawn to reduce disruption, with assurances that work will begin after 6 oclock to minimize inconvenience.

Adermin Kelly Mil Ming Tim Aodlen Szémey Wade Zalaine Stoute Hors Aldsemany Rawnell Pattovage Nebt

Late Mr Humphery M L C Probal Granted Will of Abe Tate Str

In Sydney the will of Abe Tate Str. Frederick Thomas Humphery MLC was admitted probate. The widow Lucy Alton Matilda Mumphery and son Dr Isaac Moori Humphery are named as executors and trustees. Estate valued at £1674 with £1856 10s real estate. The steamer Our Tack, wrecked on the plot Dellinger Meads, was reported this morning with casualties.

Abe Tate Frederick Thomas Humphery Sidney Luce Alton Matilda Ixea Moori Litmorh C. W

Falling Tree Kills Man in Port Matruarie

A fragmentary report notes a man named in the Port Matruarie area killed by a tree fall. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

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