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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
9
The long running breach of promise action brought by Richard Young against Mary Jovin McNeely was continued with cross examination. Witnesses discussed letters, engagement intentions, and financial matters including loans from Mr. Stockwell, while Miss M Nevín’s letters were scrutinized for evidence of engagement and motives.
The case centers on a disputed engagement and letters between the plaintiff and Mr Wise. The jury deliberated twenty five minutes and returned a verdict for the plaintiff with damages of £150. The trial included testimony from August Borgenon of Bris bane hotel about a visit by Mira M Nev ie Hollingsworth and Mr Carr.
A mutiny near Langwarris Camp yesterday involved about 60 men in the Commonwealth Contingent refusing to enroll declaring grievances over treatment by a captain. Lieut Colonel Johnston urged duty and promised redress while Major General Hilton ordered an inquiry led by Colonel Price to Langwarrin.
In Banco Court yesterday before Mr Justice suspken and ally of the Senglen, J Wilson, a palldorn and tar paulin maker of Arbrowth, Scotland, sued John Cobban Smith and William Kopsen for £5000 for inferior vailcloth. Defendants paid £500 into court. Verdict given for £100 including the £500 paid in.
At Central Police Court yesterday two men were committed for trial on charges of complicity in causing bodily harm to Mary Byrne on October 22. Edward Morris alias Duffy, 23, and Henry Parkes, 21, clerks, faced the magistrate Mr Smithers who remanded them on a single count. The proceedings were brief with bail allowed.
Creditor The Warratts Gold Mining Company petitions for voluntary sequestration against John Stewart laborer of Goulhara. Official designee Mr J T Loyd has heard the matter with J Luscombe of Anhield Pyunseu noted for March 4.
A ward maid in Broken Hill found a newborn dead body hidden in a drawer. The infant was badly cut and allegedly murdered with scissors. The surgeon on duty and Miss Keogh were involved as the police investigate the case and the baby’s birth date is stated as Wednesday.
Judge Sipe heard Maetha Jase Webster formerly Harwood petitioning for dissolution of her marriage to Foster Webster on grounds of desertion. Evidence of desertion was presented and the petition granted a decree nisi returnable in 17 months.
Bevan Jane Price formerly Brazile seeks a divorce from Frederick Jeph Price on adultery and cruelty grounds. The petition notes past separations, a hidden newspaper, and letters from Maude. The magistrate granted the adultery finding but postponed final decree pending further evidence on domicile and the suit.
Carrie Ballinger formerly Burt files for divorce from Michiel Ballinger on grounds of Meaerslon. She states they wed in Tamworth in November 189, and he left for West Australia in 1385, with no contact since November that year. Decree of dissolution absolute to be moved in three months.
Ruth Catherine Nightingale formerly Higgers son sues Frederick Nightingale horse trainer for divorce on desertion grounds. They married in November 1895 at Sydney and lived briefly at Woollahra. he left promising to send for her in three weeks and did not. The magistrate refused maintenance. decree nisi granted with a move for absolute in due course.
Elizapeth Maowle formerly Elis petitioned for divorce from Albert Arthur Mowie on desertion drunkenness non support and cruelty. They married in South Grafton in 19s and lived at the Macleay where he worked as a farmer. He struck her with a bridle and iron bark and threatened a gun during frequent drunken years. Justice found cruelty and awokenness and granted a decree payable in a month.
Annie Kahipe Kahler formerly Wignell sought a divorce from Richard Martin Kahler on desertion. The parties lived with respondent's mother for five months at Bethel Hours Sydney. he left for New Zealand promising to write but did not. Decree granted returnable in three months.
Mary Ellen Baker formerly Oitkers petitions for divorce from Peter Ceopard Baker alleging separation since about six years ago when he left to go to sea. They married at Bethel House Sydney in September 1891 per Scots Church rites. Decree granted, moved for absolute decree months hence.
Therese Winifred MLennan formerly Pietding petitions for dissolution of marriage to Alexander Vincent M.Laanam a tobacconist and hairdresser on the ground of desertion. They wed in June 1597 at Newtown under Independent Baptist rites. The wife says they did not live together for five months after the marriage. he deserted in 1808. A decree nisi was granted to be moved excalute in three months.
The case centers on Martin Devereur who seeks a divorce from Devereux formerly Klaucker on adultery grounds. They married in October 1895 at Sydney and moved to the Baptist cites in March 1271. She left after objection to a business partnership and later encouraged reconciliation but departed again. A separative order was granted to be moved absolute.
The board’s engineer team conducted a thorough examination of the Faster River reaches. They report the dam near Oak-Asmpton Intake is weathering well, while the recent heavy rains have damaged the river and could affect intake performance. A tow gar may be needed to review the site.
An irreverent but factual report describes Joss prophecy and drought rain in Sydney's Chinatown. The piece details Tomson, a Chinese figure linked to electric writings, and local press reactions amid public worship rituals and ceremonial offerings.
A detailed, critical account describes Jos s visit to the Glebe Point Joss House in Sydney. It details reactions by Tenada Tomson and crowds, the reporter’s cautious approach, and a tour of the Joss sculpture and temple surroundings including carvings, religious symbols, and displays of Chinese cultural items. The piece notes the Chinese religious beliefs and the balance between reporting and respect for cultural sensitivities.
The Spacey Lock Exchange will not observe Monday March 17 as a holiday due to business convenience. The call-room and vestibule will open as usual on St Patrick's Day, following a motion approved by a majority. Over 100 signatures from merchants and city men were collected by noon.
Fragmentary OCR text references shipping and march movements, names such as M A FEE and Captain Heisler, and scattered terms like Michaa Sici and Steward State. The legible items describe maritime activity, patrols, and a contested supply or movement operation with unclear timelines. The readable content is fragmented and lacks coherent facts.
Central Police Court notes inform the council debates on the Harbor Trust lease for ten years and the sanitary plan. Alderman Kelly pushes for improved methods, while the health officer reports no plague and urges rat control and building repairs in updated zones. The discussion covers sewer work, building upkeep, and funding, with a recommendation to proceed on key measures.
Early yesterday afternoon a man named Alexander Macaribur of Oxford Street Pall ington near Victoria Barr was found ill with plague. A second case involved 13 year old Henry Smith of Wellington Street Waterloo. Post mortem led to the death of a Chinese man Ah Woo at Ogdenlerscu Street. plague not confirmed as the cause.
The government accepted the Blue Star line tender for a regular 11-knot service between New Zealand and South Africa, subsidised by the state. The mayor of Stater noted the selection. the article also mentions Mr Harrison of Sydney, a long-time philanthropic businessman, and his funeral at Waverley Cemetery.
Fragmentary report lists Hartinan Jones and Deyin Similot receiving a shipment in London with price movements for cubicaram tram. Mentions Meriioen advances 48 per lb and coarse cromabineds at Yd per lb, crossbreds advancing to ed per lb.
Cable from Goldabroweh Mort. and Company Limited notes public sales opened with a 4d rise per pound for overrun sheep skins. Robson of St T.C. comments on Thursday’s margins. Public houses in Fiocka area center discussions as central pale trade details emerge for institutions across the country.
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