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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
5
A messy district court transcript shows a divorce proceeding with disputed statements, financial figures including a 200k claim, and lengthy remarks about the parties, their alleged actions, and court procedures. The document records fragments of testimony, references to judges, clerks, and procedural steps, with uncertain names and dates.
The report details heavy rain and snow in the Murrimbidgee hills near Quar, with up to 81 points of rain and snow in exposed areas. It notes travel disruption, damaged ground, and warnings of colder conditions.
A noted sale by Moore TM Chere and Company occurs at their East Circular Quay store. Attendees include A TM Wright S Cutier Marsden Dy Wedene Kina CNbmityboltes Wel Gicheiat Walt and Company J A Sellars Wonmd Jus Woulihy Cochrane Mete r Hianer Wottaroy A A Maple tienwn Tran skull Greid Macey Norah Spicer Inglis Scot Tyson Doeeley Ga Warden Maney A Burther Rutherford and others. The proceedings center on the sale and associated interests with various attendees and firms involved.
Newcastle workers report coal mine strife at Dudley and Hetton with sit ins for higher wages. Employers plan prosecutions for alleged theft of coal and abuse of workers. Meetings discuss strategy as unions coordinate action and possible further stoppages loom.
A proclamatory document under the Western Land Act outlines approved purposes for land use including water works, accommodation houses, brick kilns, storage depots, grinding and lime operations, pumping stations, poultry farming, quarries, stables, storm shelters, and other facilities. It names sites like Willagstown Works and various infrastructure projects tied to public works and development.
Couslatles Perley and Collins with Inspector Doroghie of the Customs seized a quantity of opium in a Castle regghatrewl house yesterday afternoon. Despite prior information the stash was found after a lengthy search, valued at about £150. A quantity of tobacco was also discovered and taken to the Kings warehouse.
A London report notes the Colonial Office ordering a prosecution against Jamieson, manager of the Cason Mine, for alleged cruel slamboking of a Chinese worker. the magistrate discharged Jamieson and ordered Rawcliffe to face perjury charges. Separate items mention political moves on public accountants’ registration, standing orders, and tram fare adjustments.
In a late sporting note, MISS KINGSLEY led a field of named runners in a fifteen hands handicap over five furlongs. The list includes KONIG, BORS, Hannybelle, Cohort, Bismarck, Gratien, Remark, Thetis, Sparrow, and others such as Clinker and Lady Gossonn. Results mention Kingsley and Quality amid scattered race details and misread names.
Danton Saint-Gibrarr? and Tingargo contest the one furlong opening handicap at Newcastle with Blue Wave Bolton aboard.
Incomplete OCR text references racing terms and horses with uncertain spellings. Mentions Melbourne Arcus Goodwood and handicaps, plus scattered names and phrases, but no coherent event, outcome, or verifiable details.
Central Police Court heard a case involving Alexie Miller and partner at the Success Publishing Company accused of misappropriating sums from advertising revenues. The prosecution claimed Miller redirected payments through various schemes to fund purchases and personal gains. Miller objected to some testimony while charges included conspiring with others to obtain payments and concealment. The accused were committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions with bail allowed.
The article notes the death of Captain Ellis at his residence The Moorings in Craydon of Cumin Winthrop Title. He was a renowned skipper managing mail steamers on routes between Australia, China, and Japan. He led ships including the Grimane Normanby Somerset Menmir Aire and Fasten and served under the Queensland Government lines.
The report notes Sydney market activity with small lots sold at around 4 per bushel and ongoing offers near that level. Descriptions cover grain quality, demand for corn and maize, shipping notes from Live towns, and price movements into the coming month amid rising exports and shipping conditions. Entities include Sydney market, Queensland colors, Wallangarra, Mydo, Chai wand, and firms like Horneby and Company.
From London and Tasaday sources comes a report that German forces in Meende country defeated Hottentar rebels, with 36 killed and centurias 0 percent noted. The item cites German South-West Africa authorities and describes the clash as part of ongoing actions labeled as a small war.
A burglary occurred at a post office in Hrookvale between Monday night and yesterday morning with £1 10s stolen from a till after a door was cut open. A lad, son of Mr. P Byrnes, Cargo, was rescued from an assailant who inflicted severe injuries. Separately, resignations and appointments were recorded at a State Children’s Relief Board meeting with several ladies named for resignations and new visitor appointments.
A garbled OCR fragment lists firms and individuals related to forage and agricultural trades. Names like Redfern, Walker, Cumpisny Prescott, and J. Myige appear beside scattered phrases about commodities, prices, and sales, with numerous unreadable insertions and stray words.
In the Arbtritten Cours the President and Members discuss the Amuleamiated Roelety of Carpenters and Joiners. They note an award amended by order dated December 15, 1906. Objections were lodged. the court granted preservation and allowed continued work from Monday night to 5.15, replacing salary under the award terms.
In a probate suit over the will of William Moxham of View Mount Penrith proceedings before Justice Walker concluded with a tentative settlement. The plaintiff sought probate of the June 24 1905 will and the August 26 1900 codicil, while the defendant claimed a later August 2 1905 will. Both sides agreed to drop charges and probate of the June will and codicil were granted to the plaintiff, with costs to be shared. Weather in Victoria mentioned with floods at Omeo.
Fragmented OCR lists names, venues, and events from a regional sheep show and athletic meet. Mentions participants such as McCaughey and Sampson M Caughey, with references to meets, dates, and locations, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
Obituary notices list longtime residents and family connections with scant details. The page includes death announcements and memorials among an editorial-advertising mix, indicating typical posthumous notices and classified filler.
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details about a local public sale with readable fragments including the sale action and local officials.
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