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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
5
The Maitland inquest into Lily Bridge’s death at Allandale resumes with Constable Singleton describing blood pools and footprints near a paddock where the body lay. Inspector Sykes presents forensic details and Green’s statements, leading to Green’s commitment for trial in Sydney.
Witness described bloody evidence on Fred Green and his clothing after the night of the attack. Boots and a coat carried bloodstains. socks were hidden in a dark room. Green refused to answer questions, was committed for trial in Sydney on June 1 for murder.
Hia Honor heard Caroline Rosamond Bailey seek divorce from Ebenezer Robert Bailey on desertion for three years plus, and alleged habitual drunkenness and cruelty. He reserved judgment, found no clear proof of habitual drunkenness or cruelty, but deemed desertion sufficient to grant a nisi decree returnable in all months.
In Queensland a decree nisi was granted in the divorce petition of Pear Penelope Falkenmire against Joseph Francis Falkenmire on desertion grounds. The couple married in July 1896. The decree is returnable to six, after service affidavit was sworn before a Queensland commissioner or justice of the peace and verified by a notary public.
A deputation from the New South Wales Workmen's Dwellings Association met the Chief Railway Commissioner to request wider workmen’s tram tickets on all suburban lines and a student like fare for factory girls. The commissioner offered no immediate extension but supported future expansion and considered the factory girls’ proposal.
The Bodangora Gold Mine shut down yesterday, impacting between 200 and 300 workers and causing widespread consternation in the district. Rain fell this afternoon at Albury, Euston, and Tweed Heads.
The Full Court heard Mr. Shand for William Mitchalmore seek to make absolute a rule and prohibit Police Inspector M Vane from acting on a magistrate order. Mitchalmore, master of the Manly steamer Brighton, was fined £1 and ordered to recover 1s per passenger for every excess over 274 after carrying 623 on a trip. The rule argues the certificate used was not under the Navigation Act and that the Harbor Trust Act overrides portions of the Navigation Act. The case raises whether ferries must be rebuilt and tickets issued for different vessel sections.
Market notes report brisk demand in Sydney for basic shares at full rates while London and copper prices weaken. Private cables show London scrip quotes from Block 19 to Mount Morgen, with several losses and shifts. Sydney and Adelaide listings hint at a broader trading setback across barrier and copper lines amid a tone of cautious recovery in gold dredging.
Melbourne report says Dr Horna died this morning after injuries from a motor car accident at Traralgon yesterday. A popular doctor and sportsman, he served in the Boer War and narrowly survived brigand attack in China two years earlier. The Chinese Government paid him £100 compensation.
At St Marys council chambers this morning during appeals before Mr Brown P M, council clerk Joseph Paskins collapsed. Dr Cann pronounced life extinct after failed resuscitation. Magistrate adjourned the hearing and the mayor postponed tonight’s council meeting due to Paskins long-standing epileptic fits.
The barquentine Mayflower left Maryborough with about 50 tons of coke, cleared the Heads at 12.20, then returned to Double Bay two hours later due to contrary winds. Signal master at South Head reported unfavorable wind and a strong current setting south as it came back.
Dalgery and Company report May 4 cable announcing the third series of hema wool sales to begin Tuesday next the 18th instant. New shipments total 318000 bales with 123000 sent to manufacturers at home and abroad and 62000 carried over from last sales leaving 264000 bales available for the coming series, versus 162000 last year. The City Electrical Engineer notes it is safe to keep the Ultima Power House turbine set and boiler in reserve.
Late sport today at Rooty Hill saw record attendance as NSW National Coursing Association held its second season meeting. In the Rawson Stakes first round Kiloola defeated Tyro and other notable results included The Tait over Jack Heart Duke of Argyle over Maranul Attention over Barcaldine Powerful over Liandilo and many more.
Garches trains at Randwick with Grand Somnus now sound after a year out. Rose Linnet and Lion Heart scratched for Canterbury Park Flying and Canterbury Handicaps. NSW vs New Zealand league match details include Burdon out, Mable ref, Henson early referee, Dore M Lean and Tubman in Sydney bound for Australia. Klarum scratched for the Flying Handicap at Rosebery meeting.
Frederick Hensen licensee of the Supreme Court Hotel in Kingstreet was fined £7 with 6s costs after being found to allow females of bad repute to remain on the premises. He denied guilt, claiming regular ladies drank there and police interference, with barmaids corroborating his account of proper conduct.
The Liberal candidate for St Geo, Alder man W Taylor, leads with 425 meetings held. Tonight at Kogarah Mr Oakes ion, Minister, and Mr Lonsdale MLA address meetings for his behalf. Tomorrow at Arecliffe Mr C A Lee Minister for Works and Acting Premier and Mr J Garland ex MLA speak. A long programme of meetings has been drawn up.
Melbourne telegram reports from Cameron and Company that the fleet will bypass direct Sydney calls, sailing from Auckland to Sydney with Sydney as the first Australian port of call. This information comes from firm agents in America and is relayed to manager Mr. Brient.
The Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports general rains, heavier in southern areas and along western slopes with strong squally winds inland. Coastal seas between Adelaide and New Zealand and the NSW south coast face NW to SW gales and rough to high seas. 24 hour NSW rainfall shows varied totals with Kiandra 41 points and Wentworth 18, others lower. light rain reported in Riverina and southern slopes.
Georges William Gore of Bowraville Nambucca River files voluntary sequestration with official assignee Mr C F W Lloyd. Robert Edward Stevenson of Cobar tobacco merchant appears through Mr W H Palmer official assignee.
Apply by letter to Smartnews Evening News once or SALT Office Fittings John Bridge and Co 239 Sussex street for office fittings and placement.
A meeting of New England millers decided not to alter present flour quotations. Sydney roller four ordinary terms stays at 210 a ton. Due to higher wheat costs some holders seek advances on forward purchases of mall products.
Shipping news reports May and Alienaroe from Wel en and other New Zealand ports. Huddart and Company, agents, note 1M tons under Captain Dernier returning to port. Departures include Macy G. John Williams missionary yacht for Gouth Bom Port Macquarie. Adsiaids Pilbarra from Eastern States and QueeneclI Times from Newcastle arrive. Brisbane Bombala from Rockhampton arrives. Moraya Kampeey bound south. Mail Line RMB Moldavia arrives Gibraltar to-day with coordinates for ports and sailings via Aden and Plymouth.
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