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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
5
A legal report details a Burwood train disaster resulting in Albert Barclay's death. Evidence describes damage to the tram and custody of materials, with the case noting the defendants and witnesses, and damages claimed around £3000.
A chaotic incident at Killara involved furious riding by cyclists who toppled others on the street. The report appears garbled but suggests a disorderly event with possible charges and police involvement. Names and clear details are illegible in the source.
The document lists a bankruptcy court action naming Vawn Whites and Themes Limited as plaintiffs seeking sequestration of the estate. It references examinations of several individuals, including Henry Taylor and a laborer W. Ht. Valwre, with dates and attendees such as CyeoyTORy Fetttion and George Mantley. The textEnumerates various parties, trade agents, and lawyers in a tense, procedural context.
An unclear early morning report notes a figure around 225 linked to a discussion of war costs and subscriptions. Names and details are garbled, with references to a person named Lauer Harvard and a reporter nicknamed Peeping Nemo, plus mentions of a 2200 minute fine and a subscription count expected by a date.
The article reports Ir Watson, MOP and ex Federal Parliamentarian Labor party member, facing inquiries about age and alleged attempts to retard edicts in Tasmanian politics. Marine detentions, party accusations, and fines for stamp duty omission are noted. It also mentions George Ready, 75, a Tasmanian resident, who committed suicide by hanging.
The divorce case of Mars Pen ton Watte against Cyril Henry Waite was adjourned in the Sydney Divorces Court. The plaintiff testified about alleged desertion after marriage and described Waite as a “bazfon” and the dearest wife in the world, while details remained unclear due to the weary proceedings and conflicting statements.
A marriage begun in March 1493 at a Poe tn igomen t Emeleton ends in divorce after desertion. The petitioner alleges the husband refused support, kept the children, and went to Hobart with another woman. The wife returned to Hobart with her new partner, leading to a judgment in late 1903.
A partial 19th century court record describes a husband accusing his wife of leaving him for a West Australia engagement with a pantomime company. The dialogue covers marriage, desertion, employment, and social judgments, mentioning a registry office, a cafe, and travel to Australia as context.
A Melbourne case reports Mary Chapman suing Frederick Chaptean for relief from adultery and cruelty. The couple wed in January in Paddington. The wife testified the husband kept the servant girl in the kitchen in the dark, grew angry, and later purchased gifts for the girl. The court heard the girl’s age about fourteen and noted the husband’s dealings with the girl’s address and cards. The proceedings continued into January with testimony about the wife’s suspicions and the husband’s actions.
An Evening News representative faced silence from the general manager as miners dispute their status. Fourteen days earlier the firm warned 19 men they would lose work, prompting negotiations with no clear outcome. The mine’s shift halted as workers refused to report, risking a £200 penalty. The aim was to replace off workers with new hires to reopen the mine. The manager insisted the dispute centers on punishment rather than cause.
Sammi Moise a colored man was charged at North Sydney Poller Court with playing two-up at Willoughby on June 5. Police found 1s 6d in the flat. Moise denied involvement as witnesses recalled a recent police incident, while Kiandra residents prepare for a snow shoeing carnival next month promising lively events.
A fragmented report details a high profile case involving cigarettes and tobacco. It mentions Amey, Arum Manrr Tilinghess, and Comopal Pull Comey as figures, with references to delivery, charges, and a courtroom sequence. Witnesses including DYE and others are cited as the case unfolds amid varied alibis and alleged complicity.
A fragmented account describes a hotel fortune tied to a court case in the town. It mentions Maitland and John Ulasen, a Parisian financier, and a disputed building project with costs cited near £117 and £60. The piece hints at ownership, mortgage interests, and a contested sale, with references to local officials and a long dispute over who controls the property and its profits.
An art exhibition features Avatzalian works and Mr Pulmips Fae art in the Grosvenor Room this morning. It highlights Mr Fors and Mr Fox with landscapes and portraits, praising the charm of color and graceful balance. Noted pieces include Reverie, The Black Veil, and The Mother and Child.
The item notes various mail and transport updates including names and routes to Byron Bay, Suva, and Fiji, with a 1 pm timing, and an oblique report of Harry Payne's sudden death at a Perth restaurant. It also states T. P. Owen will be titled Director-General of Works, Department of Works, Central Sta and mentions a security stipend adjustment.
A garbled report describes a wet Flemington morning with multiple horse names and a jumble of results and plans. It mentions riders and horses like Lampar and Deyiv, some distress about pacing and a hoped jumper, with references to a sale or wager and awaiting a turn at Austin.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Rosehill weights for Mr Quinto and late-week preparations for a Saturday meeting at Movehill. Mentions of Zillah, Leonart, Maxtiayier, and several horses or participants hint at a field, performance notes, and potential favorites like Master Foote and Rove Linner.
Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide report uneven trading with banks and private tables firm. Copper tin and ore prices move as mining interests pause while Sydney ferries hold steady and dividends are declared, marking a cautious market in a tense week.
Fragmented content from an OCR page includes many unreadable words and stray names. The readable parts mention departures, a nominee, various proper nouns, and potential editorial notes but lack a coherent event or focus to summarize beyond noting the garbled nature of the source.
A muddled report from the Epsom and Metropolitan weights outlines entries and anticipated contenders for the Ad C spring meeting. It lists horses such as Lolaire Arlington Lady Ruetalf Bir Armer Mooltan and several lightweights, with comments on weights, form, and expectations for Set 151d and other races.
Sporting items Massmore and Deroitelia were scratched from the Rosehill Handicap today. The remaining entries include Reid, Keovohi, and Sarwnay in the lineup with changes to the afternoon program.
Potore Joder Barkhoune and a jury of Moxy In the Byaney district court this morning, Michael Hasnett, a carpenter of 2 Wilson Street Red fers, sued Birt and Co for injuries allegedly caused by negligence in the defendants’ care of equipment. Damages claimed £50, with £10 already noted. Evidence cited defective equipment and a broken fall, leading to a severe injury. The Employees’ Liability Act of 1897 was referenced. The jury found for the plaintiff.
A Sydney inquest found the death accidental for James Connor a 48 year old laborer of 28 Bathurst Street who died in Sydney Hospital from injuries after falling through a hatchway on the Kanowna at the A C N Co Wharf Lim. He suffered a compound fracture to the right leg a scalp wound and other injuries. The fall occurred while uncovering the busket hatch and Connor was aided by a crewman before being taken to hospital.
In Paddington Patios Court this morning, Good Bulk Carruthers Delia De Vere and Peter Mato were charged at £8 each for stealing two fur necklets. The matter stemmed from a mis-sent case after the furs were traced to Randwick. Fourteen days to pay fines were allowed. Kether Thomson Coulton of 315 Harris Street Pyrmont faced £2 with costs in the Rummont Division for possessing a beam with scales unusual to the extent of 14 Guam.
The Homebush yard saw 22 064 sheep and tambe penned with brisk competition from Victoria and local buyers. Prime wethers and ewes fetched strong rates while cattle yarded limited numbers, Queensland mobs included, with prices rising to near last sale levels. Trucks booked for Thursday include 29 sheep wagons and cattle wagons.
Charles Hubbard of Macphareon-street Waver-iay was fined 200 shillings and costs for possessing two false weighing scales. Walter Robbins of Leichhardt-street Wa veriay faced similar charges for a 9 bin weighing machine 12 grains short. A separate Navosade case involved a 205 480 G fast item heard by Judge Meyson. A barrister noted the deceased was blown in pieces and later died, as the Special Mining Court plans to reopen.
A partially legible OCR fragment mentions scattered words and mixed letters. No coherent event, date, or entities emerge to identify a specific news item or subject.
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