Intestate Estate Suit Over Paine Policy Denied
The court heard a suit in the estate of Clara May Paine, intestate, against Citizens Life Assurance Co. over a £500 policy. The curator sought payment and costs under the Wills Probate and Administration Act. After examining misrepresentation claims and medical disclosures, the judge dismissed the petition, ordering no payment and noting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara May Paine
Tate
Forest Lodas
Juanus Walker
T. W. Garrett
Intestate Batales
Citizens’ Life Assurance Company
Lamited
Castlereighstreet
Sydney
Balabllicy
Thouart
Goran
Dent
Abe
Gordon
Petlthner
Sais
Ove Sears
Clara May Prine
Clara Mey Paine
Hegin
Olerhalr Cass
Shand
Honorazide
Couy
Public Works Tenders Accepted Across Regions
Tenders were accepted for various public works including road and bridge projects at Walgett Brewarrina Pilliga Ewenmar Creek and Hay area. Contracts cover timber beam bridges waterproofing and approaches plus courthouse work at Temora and harbor works at Port Kembla with multiple suppliers named and amounts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walgetto Brewarrina
Patrick Kelly
Sunitary
Sneen
Croydon
Burrows
Sydner
Post and Telegraph
Omer
St. Peters
Sydney
Royal Navy
Ann
R. A. Hervey
Colonial Hollers
Port Kembla Harbor
H- Tulloch
Pyrmont
Wise addresses Tamworth crowd in heated hall meeting
Attorney-General Mr B R Wise spoke at the Central Hall after arrival by passenger train. Government candidate Mr Codrington featured. audience interjected loudly as Wise urged support for both Codrington and Walsh and urged fair representation in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
B. R Wise
Mios
H.C. Tkop
G. A.odrington
Wiee
Codringtour
Walsh
Codrington
Abe Tierting
Codyington
Wix
Mr. Codrington
Roval Mal
Homebush Stock Sales Report From Monday Market
Peat improvement in yarding showed overall good wast quality though quantity was heavy for the market. Prices ranged with prime weights around £18, good £8 to £10, prime light £21, cows about £5 to £6, with general sale closing strong at late rates. Wethers and lambs fetched varied bids, with prime mutton and wether prices noted across weights and quality levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prine
Prime Marine
Wwen
Toe Watuen
Median Ted
Divorce Hearing Involving Davis and Davis
Justice Simpson continued the divorce hearing of Sawin Davis and Margaret Davis once married as Tuohy. Adultery is the ground cited. The court had previously favored the petitioner and granted a decree which will be returnable in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juxtice Simpson
Sawin Davis
S Margaret Davis
Tuohy
Goodall v Goodall divorce petition details desertion
John Thomas Goodall, a wool clerk, seeks divorce from Elizabeth Goodall on desertion grounds. He states they wed in Petersham in November 189% and she left after December 1% following a confrontation about a furnished house and a former lover, with the court granting an absolute decree after three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Goodall
Elizabeth Goodal
Davia
Petersham
Archibald Ellison Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Archibald Ellison, an engineer, seeks dissolution of marriage from Mary Ellison formerly Hunter on grounds of adultery with Hugh W. Tobin. The couple lived apart after her adultery and drinking, leading to maintenance orders. The judge found the wife adulterous and that the husband deserted, dismissing the petition.
Desertion Grounds For Divorce In Australian Case
Bridget Maher formerly Kilden sought dissolution of marriage to Cornelius Maher on desertion grounds. They wed in Sydney in November 184, according to Roman Catholic rites. The couple lived in several places, and in May 1852 she moved to her father's house at Young. He visited off and on for about ten months, then left claiming to be gone shearings. A decree nisi was granted, to be moved absolute in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Maher
Kilden
Mier
Cornelius Maher
Shearer Pelilioner
Sydney
Young
Summers v Summers Desertion case over four sliveros
Catherine Frances Summers formerly Jenkins petitions for four slivareo from Winter Willing Summers on desertion grounds. She states he left Deniliquin in 1888 to seek work in West Australia, sent money until 1897, then vanished. He was a carpenter in Perth. Decree nisi granted, to be moved absolute within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Frances Summers
Jenkins
Perth
Nist
Quinnell v Quinnell divorce case outlines adulteryuous details
Mary Lavinia Quinnell formerly Cartwright seeks a divorce from George Quinnell on adultery grounds. She cites marriage in January 1490 at St Jann Church of England Darlinghurst. He admitted visits to Sydney and a house of ill fame. decree nisi granted, to be made absolute next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lavinia Quinnell
Cartwright
George Quinnel
St. Jann
Church of England
Darlinghurst
Gt Alligrove
Sydney
Mary Elizabeth M Lachlan Seeks Divorce From Allan M Lachlan
Mary Elizabeth M Lachlan formerly Faykner petitions for divorce from Allan M Lachlan on the ground of adultery. They married at Elizabeth Street Sydney and lived in Sydney and Queensland. Repeated quarrels and a suggestion of another woman precede the trial. a Moore nisi was granted, liberty to move absolite to a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth M’lachlan
Faykner
Allan M.laches
Eljaabeth Street
Sydney
Independent Baptist Church
Clarence Elver
Queensland
Tkesponsent
Hmnes
Surrey
Moore Nisi
Frances Kate Baird Sues for Divorce on Grounds of Drunkenness
Frances Kate Baird formerly Lane filed for divorce from William Bain on grounds of drunkenness desertion and non-support. They wed May 11 1893 at Pyrmont per Church of England records and lived together until October 1895 when Bain left. She sought maintenance for their children and a decree nisi was granted with absolute move in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Kate Baird
Lane
William Bain
Pyrmont
Church of England
Wsband
Stevens v Stevens decree nisi granted for adultery
Frederick William Stevens of Gladesville sues Mabel Gertrude Stevens formerly Wickins for dissolution of marriage on adultery grounds. He states they married in December 1895 at Sydney per Independent Presbyterian rites and lived together until January 1900 when she left. He describes her absence, refusal to explain, and later visits to a courtist’s house on Elizabeth Street. Decree nisi granted, to be moved absolute in a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William Stevens
Gladesville
Mabel Gertrude Stevens
Wickins
Sydney
Independent Presbyterian Church
Abe
Cirtats House
Elizabeth-street
Lawson v Lawson bid bigamy adultery divorce case
Sarah Maria Lawson formerly Bond petitions for divorce from Henry Wycbers a mariner on grounds of bigamy and adultery. She says they married in April 788 at Beater per Church of Bastend rites. They lived together until 196 when he left, accusing her of living with another. Date given June 10, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Maria Lawson
Bond
Henry Wycbers
Mader Mariner
Beater
Bastend
Der
Reveal of Teapondent Case in Herris Street and Annandale
Fragmentary OCR shows a petitioner filing for relief at Herris Street involving a man and a woman named Skerrin living in Annandale. The text mentions passing as a couple and a decree granting secrecy, rendering the matter returnable in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herris-street
Skerrin
Annandale
Leath Saturday Divorce Case In Newtown Baptist Court
Gertrude Mary Napier Leatherday formerly Browne petitioned for divorce from Francie James Leatherday on grounds of adultery. The couple wed in December 1809 at Newtown. after a Bathurst trip, she learned from a girl named Lewis that the husband had intercourse with the woman at their home. He denied the accusation, the couple separated, and a decree nisi was granted with three months to move for absolute divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Mary Napier Leatherday
Browne
James Leathertay
Niubery
Rei
Respondent
Newtown
Baptist Church
Bathurst
Lewis
Bea
Petitioner
Mlel
Thal
Major General French Returns From Melbourne Conference
Major-General French and a party met Allied commandants in Melbourne and discussed recommendations for the Federal Defense Bill to be introduced in the Commonwealth Parliament. Details were confidential. He plans to travel to North Queensland with Major Bridess Major Owen and Colonel Finn to inspect defenses at Thursday Island. Sub-committees will be formed to assess the state of defense and armament for the information of Federal commanders. It was indicated that artillery regiments across states would eventually be amalgamated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
C.mcg
Ame
Melbourne
Sidumy Jn
Am “Evening News
G0.c
Bideen
Bridess
Owen
New Bourn Wales
Finn
Quensland
Sydney
North Queensland
Thursday Island
G.O.C
de Yeates
Bankrupt Sequestration Hearings Open in Australia
In bankruptcy proceedings voluntary sequestrations heard before the Registran. John Davidson of Bogey Creek near Lismore and William John Price of Adamatown are among the miners named. Official assignees W J Palmer and W H Palmer, plus NF Giblin, are involved. The matter includes the Australian Joint Stock Bank Limited versus John Risin and a hearing adjourned to the 29th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Bogey Creek
Lismore
W. J. Palmer
William John Price
Adamatown
Gungonia
Woodcarter
NF. Giblin
Australian Joint Stock Bank, Limited
John Risin
W. B. Palmer
Thome Dalton
Dalton Ivothers
John Ellis
Daughterwan
Fatalities in the County Amid North Coast Accidents
A string of fatal incidents reported from Dungog West Maitland Singleton and Ravensworth station. Middlebrook captain of Dungog fell from a horse and died near a bridge. William Middlebrook of Bendolba killed in a horse accident. John Moss overseer at Ravensworth Station died after a dray wheel struck him, causing severe injuries. Moss, 55, left a widow and ten children. a noted figure in pastoral circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Maitland
Dungog
West End
Maitland
Middlebrook
Osck Brofen
MD Alvbrook
William Middlebrook
Bendolba
Bendolba Road
Singleton
Stigivton
Ravensworth Station
John Moan
Mose
Moss
Sgt
Mowe
Bla
Grennle E Creek
Giatrict
Raveneworuk
That Bogus Club Again At the Water Police Court
Henry Pearson 24 of Willina faced charges at Water Police Court before Mr Malr S.M. for false pretence dated June 1 1901 claiming to be secretary of the Darlinghurst Athletic Club and Gymnasium and obtaining £11 from John M Atkinson by posing as patron John Russell French. Atkinson testified he offered subscriptions, learned the club rooms were at Bernard Homes in William Street occupied by women, and that French and a manager did not authorize the accused to act in their name. The accused made no reply and was committed for trial. a related charge involving Hugh Macneil for £1 1s under the same pretence was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water
Malr
S.M
Willina
Henry Pearson
John M. Atkinson
Tao Club
Darlinghurst Athletic Club
Gyronasium
John Russell
John M Atkinson
M. Atkinson
Spring-street
Winnons
Rassell French
Danger
Abe
French
Bérnard
Willamstreet
Hernan
J. Ruenell French
Tanager
Bank of New South Wales
Hhis Mame
Kialo
Deliery
Hugh Macneil
Sheep Transport Vehicle Trial Near Darling Island Siding
The Railway Commissioners preview a new sheep transport truck from Woolborough for the Homebush market with trials completed. The vehicle features padded bands to prevent chafing and aims to protect sheep on long journeys, with arrival expected July 1 and pastoralists watching the outcome amid the sheep show and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralway Com
Alderton
Woolebra
Sydney
Darling Islad
Avery
Alleged Slander Case Involving Local Officials
A four member jury heard Arthur Caswell Rabipaop versus Alexander Morrison over alleged slander in a municipal election dispute. The plaintiff seeks 1504 compensation for defaming his character with a newspaper article supporting Mayor M’Fadien’s bid for re election. Morrison denied the charge as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy (Pila
Mauser
Stapleton Arzus
oMow Sf
Laoernter
Wad bin Eleton Alvertiner
Sinelnine Anil Way
M'Fadien
Singleton
Defrauding a Widow in Melbourne Trial
George Prose Hick was tried at the Criminal Court before Mr Justice A Becket for defrauding Sarsh Payne widow of £1400 and jewellery. Frondtick purportedly conspired to persuade her to accompany him to Australia to marry and leave her penniless. The jury found him guilty though the judge described the crime as a cruel betrayal of trust and sentenced him to four years with hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
George Trary
Hick
Criminal Court
Julilice A
Australia
Redwood
Nellie
Cape
England
Alen
Puygo
Biro
Payne
Hesrtag Mentter
Indian Root Pills Promised Cure for Digestive Ailments
A late 19th century ad touts Dr Moraes Indian Root Pills as a cure for stomach distress, indigestion, constipation, and related ailments. It claims blood purification and relief from piles, pimples, and liver or kidney issues, urging purchase through chemists and stores with amber bottle packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine
Grrengrove
Moraes
Camstote Co. Ltd
Australan
Depo
Pitt-street
Sydney
Public notices and hospital report fragment
A garbled item lists a buggy accident involving William Rouse and a boy, with vague injuries. It then shifts to a local public school vicinity, Prince Alfred Hospital weekly stats show inpatients, discharges, and patient gender counts, plus a casualty note and hospital coverage figures. The fragmentary nature limits clarity on events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rouse
Bucky
Soren
B'Grach
Prince Alfred Hospital
Saat
Renee
Tha Heapital
Forest Lodge Races Prompt Confusing Thal Stares and Miscellany
A fragmented racing report from Forest Lodge lists horses and jockeys like Thal Stares, Albert, Kramer, and several others with scattered results and odds. It mentions handicaps, winnings, and multiple race entries in a terse, garbled style, reflecting a crowded, chaotic program page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thal
Albert
Kramer
Haren
Fairy Gang
Marlina
Lak Elgel
Limew
Rembine Dirk
Malal
Kelly
USA
Pal
Yvan
Ute Waller
Charge of Garroting in Broad Daylight Lands Men in Court
A detailed report outlines a daylight garroting attempt in Liverpool involving Samuel George Fiphick and accomplices. The victim, a Mrs. Barracting Suiuol Seeree Rivhick, was assaulted as a carion fled. police recovered a purse, a fragment of silver, and two diamonds. Both suspects were committed for trial following preliminary hearings.
Great Cerebral Strain Describes Severe Illness and Pain
A long, fragmented account details a person named Mr. and mentions a cerebral strain, intense headaches, vision issues, and debilitation. The narrative describes medical confusion, remedies, and the sense of ongoing struggle with mental and physical symptoms, reflecting a historic medical viewpoint.
Tabletop Sensation and Capture After Shoreline Shooting
In a police court report the case of Jake Saint alias Eincbeuus and accomplice Charles Thomson is detailed. The pair allegedly raided a local venue near Tucietse BISON Lycet, where a constable fired on Saint, injuring him. Saint and Thomson were pursued through multiple towns, identified by police and later recaptured near Yarn after a tense chase. The incident and subsequent court appearance lead to further questions about motive and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleve
Sdunday
Jake Saint
Iles
Charles Thomson
Eincbeuus
Miibouree
Smith
Stull
Lastal
Fragmented OCR note mentions Maitland and drug tail chase
An unclear OCR fragment references Maitland correspondence and a chase involving drug tails in a town. It mentions wires, machine use, and a short Gipstamen name, with vague local implications. The text is garbled and未 fully recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radhit Powealze
Mardivery la
Beime
Socerastal
Ft.hia Bemn
Maitland
GMMEPE Bolchter and the Market Advertising Mystery
GMMEPE Bolchter, 29, faces a dubious beer promotion in a dark market scene. The advertisement leads to a convoluted campaign with references to Australian and Virginian ties, a year or two delay, and a push to recruit subscribers amid unclear branding and quirky product names.
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MR. Wise
Homebush
Goodall Vy
Goodall
Ellison
Archibald Elison
Mary Ellison
Hunter
Hugh W. Tobin
Culd
Mariners
Georgs-street
Syansy
Pebrusky
Tobin
Riley Street
Maher
Summers v. Summers
Quinnell
Mlachlan, McLachlan
Baird
Basrd
Lawson v. Lawson
V.B
Ibom
Bardise
Caveleria
Easie
Dori
Earl of Carrick
Beau Bronoyi
Rhoddy
EU Ember
Arcadia Aiosemoet
Nantes
le Sotoll
Bethnal Ar Sonya
Norman Trent
Tenbridge
Snapahot
Laceby
Attican A. Ud Voy Englez Valente
Eure
Crueeda
Opbir
Larmeiett Pirate Il
Ee Partelan
Ae Ciipston Steinkn
Singleton Papers
Forest Lodge
Newtows Poles
Pasion
Geo
Rowan Carkenk
William Membeld
Howe Offentes
Cisilesad
Krowe
Carion Mustley Alicas
Leburvs
Pala
Wee
Warn
Servie
Walshire
Suiuol Seeree Rivhick
Witt
Masiye
Dun St Bemier
Liverpool
Ford
Cterniol
Hyde Park
Blair
Irving
Ganiglned Bey
Fiene
Mayo
Iria
Ely
William John Scott
Tyes
Thames
Airvett Dee
Paine
Avis
Tines
Piy Akin
Sbick
Muriew
Kyrhpatean
Janes Way
Arnevesivare
Wien
Lopary Bart
Pepe
Auteunvian Tyre
Sita
Sas
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