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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
6
The report covers a defamation matter in Sydney with defendants and witnesses including police, lawyers, and a jury. It notes named figures such as Jamette and Wandlep, a Darlinghurst court scene, and references to public notices, trial dates, and testimonies amid a crowded courtroom narrative.
In a Centre Police Court session Joseph Roberts and Charlie Hills pleaded guilty to obtaining methylated spirit for polishing purposes. They paid threepence for half a pint and admitted drinking it. The magistrate imposed nominal penalties for first offenders. The officer noted the danger of such spirits, saying even small quantities can be deadly.
A frayed ceremony at Hornshy Range marks a club’s attempt to open a telephone line. Captain HC Law explains the tolarpolitan tale as players tried a cow bell and a whistle before the line finally stood. Lieutenant colonel Vernon funded the setup with 17 posts. Visitors edged a close game by one point as records list scores and players from Neviny district.
A clerk named Frederic Routes, 34, was charged at Central Pall Court after allegedly assaulting Paul Ol. He claimed it was a joke. The accused, a manager of Balfour Hotel, said he meant no harm and offered a drink to the witness, who then became the target of a thrown water bottle and a bruise. The magistrate fined Coates for the incident.
James Bill aged about 12 or 13 was charged at Central Police Court with maliciously damaging and breaking a cane at 8 George Street, owned by S A Duvics. A boy named Hill and another were involved in a tram incident where they allegedly pressed their ribs into a show case, breaking the glass. Hill was captured. the other escaped. The mother, a widow, declined to become surety, saying she had enough to do with her children. Jimmy was placed on remand, with possible confinement for 14 days.
Fragmentary notices speak of governance and military leadership in the Commonwealth. References to Governor Genre fal and Colonel Gerald Ros Campbell hint at defended ports and district command. Austerity and medical mentions appear amid unclear administrative details and a cabinet-tablet reference.
In the Divorce Court Mr Justice Simpson continued the hearing on Sarah Ann Doyle and Bris bane Janice Doyle’s dissolution petition. The case details Doyle’s alleged separations across England South Africa and New South Wales with Miss Baines including London Liverpool and America links and stories of theatres and a panto engagement. The proceedings include witness testimony from Doyle and references to Miss Baines and various residences and travels.
Several firms registered under the Limited Liability Act in New South Wales include John Lawler and Sons Limited to acquire bedding and wire manufacture, Electrical Engineering Limited forming an alliance with Standard Electric Elevator Company, Walker and Company Limited brewing and spirit merchants, and Biokeh HU Chited Friendly Asects Dispensary Limited. Signatories include AL Armstrong, A 3 Brown, J. 8. Nicholson, J. Crombie, H- K. M'Kay, and J. M'Phillamy, with offices in Sydney and Orange.
A railway inspector testified Williams boarded a train from Gundagai to Bunbury without paying. Williams claimed sore feet prevented paying, and the magistrate fined him. The case noted extra fare to Sydney and questioned possible work shortages.
The police report a burglary at a hotel in Dowling-strewn Woollywater area. Mrs Alicia Campbell, wife of the lisenced owner of the Yusrey Hoinl, Dowling-strein, was robbed of jewelry and about £5 in money valued at £13 believed to have been taken from her bedroom. The thief possibly entered the apart- ment.
Advertisement notes an auction sale at 247A Myer room on April 1 and a second sale at Indio on April 2 conducted by Seim P. Lister. Pledge appears in the listing and the notices resemble period commercial auction language.
Shipping brief notes reveal a damaged OCR of a 19th century mercantile listing. Names include Lamited Stee ir Sass Bie ad, Pie Bure agent, and Aled Taylor ana Company. Mentions Melbourne and Canlain dames with cargo details and a March date.
Nigh water Sydney Cove to-day with arrivals from London and New Zealand ports. Passengers include Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Messrs. Murphy and Metcalfe, plus many ladies and children. The Commonwealth steamer Commnandt is due to arrive from London with a list of travelers headed for Sydney and local towns.
Military closure of the Gratesville rifle range prompts protest to the Defence Minister by Gladesville Progress Association. Officials cite a report on range use and new housing plans, but locals say no houses were erected and no danger exists due to terrain. The rural volunteers and Gladesville Rifle Club use the range, while funds are sought for the family of a fallen worker. Government costs to be examined.
In a hearing with Mr Jaslice Frikg presiding, Charles Forslor civil engineer seeks recovery from Interlocking Steel Lathlog Company Limited for goods supplied including a skeet corrugating machine. The company paid £65 into court claiming an agreement failed, resulting in a cross action and set-off of losses equal to the claimant’s total.
The hearing of the big resumption case at Bantry Bay Middle Harbor proceeds with about six sores taken by the government for a powder magazine. Plaintiffs include Wilcos and others against the Minister for Works. A jury views the property at Middle Harbor as part of the proceedings. The London Times notes constitutional progress while Chamberlains pills are advertised in the same string.
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