Law suit on nullity of Barker marriage before Justice Simpson
Henry Barker seeks a decree of nullity against Sarah Ann Barker in a case heard by Mr Justice Simpson. Testimony recounts history of the couple and questions of paternity, with confusion over witnesses and recollections of marriage. Evidence touches on birth records and the ages of several individuals, including a Blacksmith named Thomas Barker and connections to Parraugaiud, Holmes, and Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barker
Sarah Ann Barker
Justice Simpson
Whilfelil
Qoorgs
Jun Thoms Barker
Willian Burker
Blackamih
Parraugaiud
Phainquen
Whiter
Columbia
Hia Baye
Nir White
Charlis Barkeer
Ourer's
Wiver
Wiese
Chariton
Barkur
Hunsinuy
Whayina Chamgiesn
Wistbert Champiey
Meury Barker
Wong
From Gaol to Butter Factory
A damaged report outlines a plan to link Newcastle and Wrens Park with a butter factory. It notes a proposal for a public capital inquiry and printing considerations, with a focus on school papers and routine internal information for children.
Public meeting backs Sydney fleet welcome plans
A large Sydney gathering at the Sydney Town Hall endorsed co operation with Federal and State governments to welcome the American fleet due in mid August. The Lord Mayor urged a civic committee to organise celebrations and entertainments, with many names proposed for the committee and broader public involvement to ensure a memorable visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Town Mall
Clair
Sydney
Sydney Harbor
Brethorn
Wey
W-Day
Thureday
Baye
Akin
Citizens’ Committee
Blayor
Citzens
Fae
Commonwealth
Livre
Grealy Poe
Arsenging
Mnehill
Francia Sutter
Eugens
William Slanning
Ely
Sviiry
Maynra
Sydger
Wioebeomte
Mal.c
Mal.c. Gd Furlan
Geores Wall
Runsell French
TA. Kibbs
Knox Tobe Wall
Samun Hordern
Jamyn Graham
David Storey
Mola
Woo Pullen
MOLC
Capsule Green
David Aniinexon
T Raine
Buchanan
Alderman Po Sturt
Richard Tener
Sir Matthew Harris
Juan Wallace
A. Mose
M.L.C
Alexa
William Henderson
A.S Tobey
Waller G Pariah
Toawis Phillips
T. Kiox
Thehard Reanie
A. Langan Lowey
J Cuiow
Seoul
A.W
Grows
Alp
Bolted
Senator Guild
Afl. Moore
G. M. Gortelt
A. Weadie
Br. Miguilar
M L.C
Callaghan
Walker C. Watt
James Kobblewitte
John Nobbs
Mla
A. H. Way
A. Forbes Angus
W. P. Macpherso
W. B. Simpeon
Percy Hardy
E. J. Davies
J. M. Arpott
W. T. Waters
Hugh Dixeon
W. Chorley
T. Argoh
H.R. Arpott
Marcus Clark
Frank Treland
W. @. Whiting
F. Stoddard
A.W. Kendall
Dr. Hardman
J. C. Lee
William Hen Sereon
A. Goose Stephen
AG. Braddon
WJ. Gollig
Charles Markell
David Fell
M.la
Frank Orimiey
Ernest Truman
Norman Seite
G. C. Chalmers
R. C. Hagon
W. Kibeck
J. Dead
Public Disaster Fund balances and 1907 disbursements
The 1907 report for the Homa of the Northwest Public Disaster Relief Fund notes year-end credit of £12,047 14s 9d with £305 15s 11d at Bank of NSW and £2811 14s 10d at Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. Receipts include £296 from Public Instruction Department, £20 bank interest, and £240 from New Zealand Government Bonds. Disbursements total £14,835 19s 4d for Mount Kembla, Stamford Merthyr, and Clifton disasters, plus administration expenses £197 18s 24d. The department will contribute £386 as its share of 1907 relief disbursements, maintaining overlapping distributions and fund conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.W. Public Disaster Relief Fund
Public Instruction Department
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney
Bank of New South Wales
New Zealand
Mount Kembla
Stamford-Merthyr
Clifton
Nw Zealand
Soma
Kembla
Stanford- Merthyr
Labor Disputes Bill debated by Sydney delegates at Trades Hall
Bir A Hy Griffith addressed the Sydney Labor Council at Trades Hall on Thursday night. He said the Labor Party in the Assembly voted solid against the Bill at its third reading and warned that the proposal would harm workers. Interruption broke the speech as critics urged order while Griffith argued the bill required careful consideration. He contrasted the NZ Act on strikes cited by Wade with the Premier’s version, noting disagreements on clauses before concluding with clause explanations and praise from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Griffrh
MLSA
Sydney Labor Council
Trades Hall
Yale
Grifith
Delezsie
Quist
Sotte
Wade
New Zealand
Death of a Pioneer Orchardist in Smithfield
Joseph Beckhous, a respected Smithfield orchardist and one of five well known locals, died suddenly after choking on meat at tea time. Dr Pirie of Liverpool was summoned but could not avert death within minutes. He leaves a widow and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beckhous
Smithfield
Pirie
Liverpool
Fisk Jubilee Singers Return to Queen's Hall
The Fisk Jubilee Singers reappear at Queen's Hall Pitt Street tomorrow. They have already proven their popularity and are expected to attract a large concert-loving crowd. The program promises the usual engaging performances and a strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk
Quen's
Pitt-street
Protecting the Police Court Verdict In Unprovoked Assault
At Central Police Court Magistrate Love sentenced Francis Williams a 24 year old wharf laborer to four months in gaol after he struck a constable three or four times and attempted to seize a man under arrest. The judge called the act cowardly and unprovoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Central Police Court
Francis Williams
Gipsy fortune teller case at Ballarat court
A 17 year old gipsy girl in Ballarat Victoria faced a bail charge for larceny of a shilling from Laurepes Sullivan after she told fortunes in a camp near the castle yards. The bench discharged the accused, noting foolish conduct but no felonious intent, while police considered charging her with fortune telling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Victoria
Gipsy
H. 8. Barrett
Laurence Sullivan
Bun
Aha
Alec
Hayes
Komen
Sullivan
Barrett
Heckman
Fire at Watsons Bay destroys eight room cottage
An eight room weatherboard cottage at Lane's Point Watsons Bay owned by Captain George May was burnt to the ground in the morning. Fire discovered in the kitchen about 6 45 with occupants forced to flee in night attire. Only property saved were two pairs of night garments. House and furniture partly insured. Metropolitan Fire Brigade managed but could not control fire at Watsons Bay. Arrangements for a temporary fire watch at Vaucluse Project Chambers. The break is said to be caused by a servant’s lighting. The fire used kerosene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane's Point
Watson's Bay
George May
Evening News
Iay
Metropolitan
Dia
Cox-Taylor
South Head
Norrie Gun
Vauduer
Vaucluse Poanet
Auction notices list land and pledges for sale
Sales by auction advertise blocks of land at North Botany and Bronte View Estate. Unredeemed pledges will be sold at Rooms 247A Pitt Street. Dates include May 15 and May 2 at 2 pm. Executors include H W Horning and Company, John P Lister, Raine and Horne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Botany
H.W. Horning and
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Thomas Lipton
Desimanen
Elvan
Gari
Rome
Melbayrnit
USA
Huliwig
Newcastle
Wrens
Mont Pal
William Brocka
Amt
Donny
Reamt
Commonwealth School Pipers
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Hay Anand
Pereyaury
Batore
Pitt-Strret
Bian'n We Sfiniuan Vil Sons
Mareery
Hae
Eoerialiaia
Western Electric Company
Amst.), Limited
Pitt Atreet
Port Adelaide
F.C. Adams
Clanville
South Nuatralik
Singer
Mae
Anthony Hordera
Vassetter and Co
Bonnington and Co
Harris Street
Bydney
Post Frew—O
Public Disaster Fund
W. Cottier
A.8.n. Company
Haratville
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Canterbury Park
ACUS
Acm
Mullon
Ogiet Atrenmemet
Satan
Smitha Ohh
Aragats
Ty Prateek
Gullab
Olly
Luni
Mlekiera
Larunetta
Rinse Eye
Mil “Smiley
Mart
Suma
Ranetee
Bg Romney
Gore
Irapa
Hus
Cena
Mgraig
Envent
Laurence
Mlette
Elas Tyre
Green
Weanderson
Soc
Ares
Beeman
Tyre
Martindale
Leks Park
Acre
Wintha Seits
Paymrns
Svnitaaire
Peela
Uum Aly
David Grant & Co
Janeprice
Oh Genieves
Patton
Grivea
Anoniim
Angus & Coote
Watchmakern
Optimuce
Gearghwt
Barompter
Markera
Isb Brooks
Dale
Meron
Binek
Cropley
Lara
Tiina Shane
Ernst Acfuiyy
Tom
Cropley’s, Ltd
Cropey & Sons
Erie
C.B
Gnar Draper
Bale
Oxfordst
Crown-St
Magritierre
F. J. Palmer & Son
THE
Criterion Tailors
Criterion Theatre
Park and
Pitt Streets
Baymark
Erpeiere
Samper
Thurash
Teese
Gold Pitneys
J. Marshall
Wynyard Square
Amn
Hollingdale & Kessell
Escurates
Hollingdale
Kessel
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