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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

6

Newtown Tragedy Trial Continues At Central Court

Henry Prince facing charges of a serious crime in Newtown as the trial at Dactinghurst's Central Criminal Court resumes before Mr Justice Cohen. Witnesses describe his financial ruin, panic, and alleged deteriorating mental state amid accusations of arson and a fatal outcome.

Henry Princd Chares Henry Sullivan Newtown Central Criminal Court Dactinghurst Justice Cohen Covert Grisman Woople Ate Eriace Frey Geek Chail Ahi Hum Thia Newtown Poller Court Nythone Poition Thad Kown London Prince Robert Gordon Crafe Chisholm Ress Durheny Storkham St. Peters Erecer Witorss Chisholm Rosaania Abe

Suburban Fires Burn Out Property In Oberon and Nearby

Fire destroyed a dwelling and fodder at Oberon erewel and damaged the Ashfield Public School. Brigades from Randwick Paddington Waverley and Linnud responded promptly preventing spread. A second alarm at WipRins revealed a small blaze in a clerk area with shelving and ceiling damaged.

Oberon Erewel RaNdwick Rantwick Paddington Waverley Amstralas Mutual

Butt Concerts Delight Crowd at Sydney Town Hall

A tip concert led by Aime Clara Ball at Sydney Town Hall featured a midtempo aria from Sapho and selections by Kennerkoy Rumford. The audience praised Frances V Witsenla for So Ne of Thanksgiving, while violinist Cart Warres and pianist Frank Merrick elevated the performance. The Maori coloring in Kennerkoy Rumford's numbers drew strong applause. The Maal concert is planned for tomorrow evening.

Aime Clara Ball Sydney Town Hall Howard Landou Onul Frances V Witsenla Roralind Kathon Mayauencen Kennerkoy Rumford Alfred Hull Cart Warres Frank Merrick

Mail from the Asturias announces new sailing details

A debatable and garbled airway notices an upcoming voyage by the Asturias with routes from Storer to Adelaide and Valantoamar, including fare and posting box details. It lists times and a special posting box, mentioning a G.P.C. schedule and a next shipment date with limited legible data.

Divorce Court Hearing Reveals Adultery Allegations

In a Divorce Court before Mr Justice Simpson, bootmaker William ONeill seeks alimony from Mary Ellen ONeill citing adultery with Kong Bing also known as Kong Sing. The respondent, a widow with a child, testified of lies and drink during the marriage. The proceedings detail accusations, witnesses, and alleged visits to the couple’s home, ending with questions about the respondent’s presence and relationship.

Justice Simpson William O'Neill Mary Ellen O'Neill Mai Ma Kong Bing Oppo Kong Sing Petitinnar R. Fraser Registrar-General Petitioner Cleveland Shirot Kong Sing Aden

Unsatisfactory land and timber legislation critique

James A. Taylor urges reform of settlement leases in New South Wales citing timber rights and fencing needs. The letter notes a disputed lease, timber access for improvements, and a dispute between rival owners Brown and Robinson over timber transfer, stressing the Forestry Department’s involvement.

James A. Taylor New South Wales Janes James Sonce Land Board Sverysing Brown Donna Robinson Tt Bappen Jones Jonce Ald Az Ba Orat Forestry Department

Life Saving Competition For Roth Challenge Shield

A Thursday night event at Drum moyne Municipal Bathé featured teams from surf clubs competing for the Roth Challenge Shield and medals. Each four member squad wore distinctive costumes and completed land, water rescue, and resuscitation drills, including a 25 yard swim by the rearurer.

Drummoyne Y Porre Conside Surf Club Royal Life Saving Society Randwick and Coogee Swimming Clu Manly Surt Clay Fortstreet Model Public School Bondi ‘Burt’ Bathers' Life Saving Brigade Water and Sewerage Club Little Coogee Life Saving Club Newtown District Life Saving Club Coo- Eye Life Saving and Surf Brigade Fort Street Model Public School Coogee Life Saving Surf Brisada Fort Street School Newtown District Club & Good Ross Macdougall

Settlement timber dispute and injuries at sea strike

The article describes a settlement timber lease dispute involving Oppo Quong Sing and Brown with Forestry Department actions affecting land access and timber rights. It also covers a strike at wharves with demands to restore order, and reports injuries on a barquentine named Paloteo. A coastal lifesaving competition section details teams, a rescue, and upcoming under-15 events.

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Divorce suit in Cootamundra over alleged adultery

Edith Mary Rebeccs Cums formerly Callen er sues Charlies Alfred Casson for divorce on grounds of adultery. The petition cites his frequent travels, running the Royal Hotel in Cootamundra while she managed it, and a hotel employee named Mina as the alleged lover. A decree absolute was granted.

Edith Mary Rebeccs Cums Callener Charlies Alfred Cas~son J. Gannon Bredburn Mesers Brown and Beeby P. M'Mahon Cootamundra St Bydney York-street Bydey Royal Hotel Gunnen herAlurbel Cootamantra Hire Mina Ahe Taort Cootamundee Mina’e

Building sale listing near Hurstville and Carlton scheduled March twenty one

Auction advertises a sale of building lots between Hurstville and Carlton on March 21 by Richardson and Wreach Limited. The notice mentions terms and conditions and invites interested bidders to inspect the property paths and schedule.

the Grooms Lardner Hurstville Carlton Richardson and Wreach Limited

Private tramway purchase debated by councils

Discussion before Mr. Lee on privat e tramline from Rockdale to Brighton le Sands to enable Cook's River to Brighton link. Saywell's line purchase offers junction solution, with six year equity or compensation considerations and government stance on rights.

Lee Rockdale St. Peters Newtown R. M'Coy Saywell Brighton le Baade Cook's River Brighton le Sande Itwan Penate Ees Somme Barwell Jaywell Gerwell

Shipping Arrivals and Departures From Coastal Companies

Arrivals list multiple vessels and captains including Captain Puillipeen Captain Mérratt and Captain Burton with ships from South Coumaware and Newcastle. Departures note Linited Peregrine and other vessels sailing via Reweastian Newcastle. A mix of agents, companies, and ports appears in bundled entries.

Burcenone Mamuing Biter Agosts Amariés OTRAS Briscine Dedd Asasrann Awe Wee Puillipeen Newcastle RES Commas Litmied Agente Remesey Selcong Mérratt Macleay Mala Hantar Im0 Tong Warge Newcaste Nwacastle Ors Limite Peregrine i Burton Con Rebum Hilward Smilly Company Erence Amano Yas Mailegon Trim Melluumin Lures Polig Amd Company Emus Wwigstuarts Lone Capésin Mas [Wate River Nordhous’ Company Mpenia Dupartyres Ilarch UW Amo Landon

Maritime Miscellany Shows U S and British Shipping Moves

The report outlines multiple ship movements and passenger details from Wellington Bay to New Zealand ports and Brisbane. It notes steamer schedules, cargo themes, and a discussion of British and foreign vessels, plus changes in flag registration and a long list of crew and passengers aboard the Ortona voyage from London.

Saturday Mails From GPO Sydney to Manila Hobart and More

Shipping notices list sailings from Sydney to Manila Hobart New Zealand Montevideo Lima and other ports. Times range from early morning to late evening with multiple vessels and routes including Strathairly Bega Maheno Arawa and other ships. Ports include Manila Hobart Wellington Macleay River Clarence River North West Coast Tasmania and West Australia with special endorsement for certain transmissions.

Matls G.P.O Sydney Manila P T Newcastle Strathairly Tatbre Bega Hobart O. Rem.s. Asturias Ava Willington New Zealand Direne Monte Video Bugnca Ayres Chil Rio Janeiro Wellington Macleay River Byron Bay Kempasy Nelsons Bay Teo Gardens Hawke Port Melbourse Thursday Island Zamboanga Manile Hongkong Japan Vis Clarence River Tasmania Mel ‘Bourne Strahas Serkan Tascania Melbourne West Australia Adelaide al- Rasy Nate Capetown

Judge Rogers and the Liquor Act debate in NSW council

The New South Wales Alliance council registered regret over Judge Rogers remarks on the Liquor Act of 1905. It condemns the judicial bench used to promote temperance, planning to appear for agitation against the liquor trade rather than the temperance faction. The notice ends with an ad for Ceesberlain's Pills for rheumatic pains.

Council The New South Wales Alliance Judew Rogers Parliaresat Council of the Ampear Temperance Ceasberiain

Fragmented Local Notice About Small Quantities

Partial OCR fragment mentions taking a small quantity and references morning hours. Names, dates, places are unreadable. The readable text implies a minor instruction or notice about quantities and timing without clear entities or actions.

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