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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
5
In a divorce proceeding led by Mr Justice Simpoon, the petitioners seek a judicial separation while property disputes continue. The court notes the complex asset division and remaining deadlines, with a tentative next hearing and potential sale on a future date.
A garbled OCR passage describes a 1908 event involving a marriage, a missing person, a telegram, and various locations and names. The text references a girl, a suitor, a telegram to someone named Sah or Sedviey, and a court appearance, with scattered dates and places including Sydney and Malta, but the stream is largely indecipherable and portions are unreadable.
A court hearing examined labor practices in the iron trades. The Meadowbank Manufacturing Company was singled out for exception from certain age-based restrictions, while Ritchie Brothers faced related rulings. The case defined who could be excluded from contracts and clarified terms for workers under existing agreements.
The Land Board meeting at Narrabri reported tension over travelling stock routes and regional grievances. A petition from local interests called for separation of stock routes with claimed seizures and protests involving the Warnre, Settlers’ Association, and Bank representatives. The issue centers on stock movement rights and the authority of the Land Board to regulate routes.
Newcastle shipping officials report strong government stance amid threats of strike by shipmasters and port workers. Mr Carruthers outlines harbor facility shortages and inland opposition to harsh regulation while urging calm, orderly action. Discussions include a proposed Harbor Trust at Newcastle and coal plant terrain issues affecting cranes and moorings at New Newcastle Dyke. Local commissioners consider coal mugplug installations to ease operations with careful planning to avoid disruption.
A local dispute between Harstet Lumby and Yoh Murray over breaking and entering and assault culminated in a £40 settlement after testimony described threats, intoxication, and claims of firearms in a private room. Witnesses described quarrels at Lumby’s house and Murray’s behavior during the altercation.
Fresh Melbourne report states contractors will lodge an extra £25,000 if the Federal Government guarantees no forfeiture of the sum if the Victorian Parliament rejects the proposed guaranty. Across states, governments have not revealed full details. Officials expect possible time extensions as debates continue.
A fragmented report notes water struggles at Pilliga with local figures Messrs Young and Jaynas, and government action underway. It mentions Panecuru and Naskabri amid the disruption, detailing shortages and tentative measures while authorities assess the situation.
A postal assistant was brought to trial on a charge of private appropriation of funds. The incident, dated Friday 8 Dousheris, occurred at Miller Point in the Hubba Quarter area, where authorities found evidence of property misappropriation and related acts.
Mr Juenge O'Connor of the Federal Arbitration Court heard the Australian Workers' Union wage claim. Henry James Doyle of Penarat Shoep-shearing Co testified that New South Wales had 200 sheds processing 2,200,000 sheep while Victoria had 20 sheds handling 40,000 sheep. Machinery now shears about two thirds of sheep in NSW and is seen as increasing productivity by about one shop per day. Workers receive 25s 6d per week, with some paid by day. wool pressers paid by cwt, steam press by bale rates.
A dispatch to the governor reports King Edward plans to award the Commander of the Order of the Bath to Vice-Admiral Sir Wilmot Fawkes, KC, who commands the Australian Squadron, in recognition of service.
A major development in the Sydney coal lumpers dispute emerged as employers announced a conference with the Coal Lumpers Union on Monday. The interview will be at Vickery's Chambers in Pireeiret City, with invitations sent to other labor groups to join the talks.
A court hearing on a damage claim by Lattie trading Robert Lutie smi Company against Blue Anchor Line Limited for £1300 due to alleged breach of contract in carriage from Sydney to Capetown. The case, before Mr Justice Cohru, lasted 22 days with a jury verdict for the plaintiff at £840.
A Balmain deputation urged the council to grant funds for swimming lessons at the town baths. They argued free access aided local children and physical culture, citing 182 children using the baths this year. The council proposed £86 annually with a possible £50 grant, but the minister and council debated feasibility and priorities.
Alexander Fraser pleaded guilty to 160 charges of false pretenses in the Big Hole mining swindle. The case links the alleged purchase of land near the Big Hole at Tattle Plain to a remand until Tuesday for sentence. The hearing noted the Big Hole as an extinct volcano and presented 94 containers of gold bearing material.
At 9 15 Friday night a strong earth tremor was felt on Thursday Island lasting several seconds with subsequent minor tremors reported later.
Annie Inilis aged 32 and Margaret Jamies aged 22 admitted to thefts at the Kent policy station. They concealed goods under clothing and were searched by the matron finding the stolen items. Both pleaded guilty and were sentenced to six months without the eating of Tne. The report notes further dubious escape attempts by the women at Manly last Thursday night.
Messrs Weaver Perry with Dalgety and Co conduct the opening sale of about 700 sheep at Millar's Point. Catalogued lines include Lincoln, Leicester, Romney Marsh and Shropshire types from multiple NZ and Australian consignors with prices quoted in shillings and pence, noting drafts of British breeds and numerous individual sires and ewes. The sale continues tomorrow at Pyrmont Wool Stores with Shropshires and Leicesters among the offerings.
Police probe Friday assault on the Methodist Mission Hall in Mowlar, Newcastle. Officers surrounded Wall-sirrel area after locating stolen items including kelp- oil fuel, two boxes of MAtonniorr, a tooker, and other tools. Evidence suggests proceeds of a preceding burglary at the Mission Hall were found on the premises.
The spaney cheeratory forecast notes mild daytime warmth with sharp frosts at night across New South Wales. Showers linger along the far north coast from Byron Bay to Tweed Heads with occasional heavy rainfall offshore. Temperatures are generally fine elsewhere with frost reported in multiple stations and sporadic rain in highland areas. rainfall totals for 24 hours ending this morning include Byron Bay 165 points and Tweed Heads 157.
George Weaver faced a New Town Polls Court on June 15 for disorderly conduct in his home at Kozarat. Constable Brodin noted others overheard the event. Bowrer was found guilty and fined £6 with two months imprisonment for similar language. Roland Theil, 17, carter, pleaded guilty and received a £25 fine or two months, for indecent language in Peterskarp Town Wall on June 2 during a public intermission in the presence of women.
Report from Camperdown lists numerous participants and officials for the Tea Club handicap. The program includes the first heat at 2 9 10 and features names such as J. Witkin, W. Rogers, G. Hancock, M. Malone, and H. Renwick among others, with junior and senior contestants named for the event.
Spaney the prominent cricketer scored four for 67 as Hameland posted 182 for mile wickota. Waverley Swimming Club hosts annual concert at Batemans Moret with invited politicians. Henry Weir, club president remains key figure amid misdeal concerns. Other entries mention Wisard, Anchor, Kiristos players from South Australia and Warwick Farm racing notes and farm sales.
Fragmented OCR notes record confusion over political and cricket administration at Sydney Cricket Ground. Mentions Premiers office, Mr WK Bawden, and ongoing debates about matches, funding, and governance with unclear dates and names.
The market notes brisk activity in copper and other commodities with Sydney and London exchanges showing early selling. Investors eye miners like Porfirio and Kalgoorlie operations as dividends are discussed, while banks and colonial firms report mixed results and warrants.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Shruti with unclear references to names and phrases. Readable portions include a stray name and partial phrases, offering no clear event or context to summarize into a meaningful news item.
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