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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
3
Bel Lome Nethan Dearman sues Daisy Gar trode Dearman with Walter Pettitt as co respondent. Patt Court grants leave to proceed in forma pauperis but notes the matter will not come on until very term. Judge remarks guidance on pauper relief and affidavit requirements.
David Ashworth, a Waverley dairyman, faced charges for selling adulterated milk with added water. Witnesses described poor cattle condition and high feed costs, while Ashworth admitted difficulty and remained silent on pleas. The court adjourned proceedings to a later date as the case raised questions about supplier advertising and enforcement.
A Southful traveler named Harry Lambert appeared before Water Police Court on the ninth. He claimed hardship and admitted taking small sums to buy food. The magistrate warned him of punishment, offering six months in jail or a 20 pound fine plus costs if he fails to repay the money owed to the firm or face imprisonment.
A child named Contam died after a robotic fall in Quirindi. Police comatabies and inspectors were appointed under explosives and liquor act provisions for the Shoal fuyim Lavenging District. Names include W. 4 Thom- 5 Oxley RL Cullen Woolabra and others in Muswellbrook district.
The Norwegian steamer Inga, commanded by Captain Spannaner, arrived in Sydney this afternoon from Hokianga New Zealand carrying 40 000 pounds of timber. The 42 ton vessel, one of the New Zealand tuber Meet fleet, sailed from port on February 2 and spent six days at sea.
Mr E P Perryman is appointed president of the Murray Shire Council. Spdnes's Art Gallery features two pictures showing the completed and uncompleted portions of the National Art Gallery, as seen in the Town and Country Journal.
The article details commercial activity in wheat and oats across Australian ports and railway stations, noting traders bidding at high rates, millers buying supplies, and supply chains strained by interstate cuts. It cites marked price movements, ship and coast news, and quotes from Sydney wool sales and local markets.
Sydney produce market notes a chaotic sale at Sydney Hall with bidders and prices and a wage strike among E and A Copper Smelting Works workers at Waratah near Newcastle. The piece mentions appointments, legal acts, and a mobster reception under child welfare law.
Readers from Cessnock Balmain and Mercland report relief from indigestion after using Dr Shields Digestive Tablets. Mrs Kerr notes long term relief for her father and plans to try Thermometer if needed. The letters tout the product as an effective remedy for indigestion.
In Sydney District Court this morning, Robert Craig sued Whitehead and Company for 20 pounds claiming negligence damaged his framed oil painting Sunshine and Shadow sent to Glebe via a carrier. The plaintiff alleged a back tear patch appeared upon delivery. defendants denied injury, and the court awarded 20 guineas to the plaintiff.
MLA Mr J H Carruthers told Sydney banquet guests he will resign his St George seat for a nine month break. He plans to return from London and reenter Parliament and does not intend to retire from politics permanently.
Public holidays have been proclaimed for multiple districts and electorates including Cooma Wollongong Shellharbour Central Illawarra Tumut Macquallibur k Tumut Port Macquaire Canowindra Bathurst Goulburn Newcastle Hawkesbury Orange Murwillumbah Tamworth Coffs Harbour and several others with dates ranging from March 12 to March 21. The notices specify police districts and shires and list affected areas within each jurisdiction.
Testimony in the Arbitration Court touches on appetite and recovery after exhausting work. A fireman with 34 years’ experience smiles at questions about health while discussing whether rest or delicacies aid restoration. Other items name a magistrate appointment and political motions, including a senate defeat on free agricultural machinery.
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