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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
5
Fourth day evidence surfaces in the case tied to Alexander Brown's death. The account names Mrs Bailie and Dr. Merpar among others, detailing the unfolding investigation, testimonies, and community reactions as inquiries probe the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Testimony describes signature discrepancies among key papers, with the coroner noting two signatures differ from others. Witnesses discuss seeing items at Balkie residence and a ring allegedly owned by Trewn, while others claim missing watch and chain. Authorities say more evidence is needed as searches continue at Central Fortlun Station and hospital cases are reviewed.
Frederick Charles Gat of Chatswood sues Daniel Hrown for 10 in damages after a dog attack at a Parisworth street residence. The defendant claims the Water and Sewerage Board presence nullifies the court’s jurisdiction, with hearings halted over local policing district boundaries.
Water authorities report no rainfall over the Gatshmont area for several days. The Cataract Dam water is at a critical level while Broomewater remains steady. Weekly supply drawn by suburban consumers totals 21,108,000 gallons, with usage mapped to the Proxones district.
The crew of the Willinga, rescued after a heavy sea, were provided for by the proprietor of the Sabreth Hotel and returned to port after a voyage marred by bad weather. The report notes delays and various seafaring challenges faced by the crew during recovery and provisioning.
A late afternoon cabinet meeting at the Transaurer Building in Manhattan focused on the general programme for the arrival of the American Fleet. Ministers gathered, many still leaving as our latest edition went to press, signaling coordinated plans for the fleet’s reception and related ceremonies.
An arrangement from four spel million years ago was approved in the Full Court to place Frances Licciardi with Christo faro de Loa on Saturday and an accompanying voyage to Naples, with the lid not to be shown meanwhile. The Full Court was informed via the Phila that the patient is in the Coast Hospital and will be listed for attention tomorrow.
Public notices report transfers of hotel licenses including St Leonards Hotel Strasnerin and Supreme Court Motel King street with owners moved or retained. Jeriderie appoints Miss Simpson matron at Jerideris Sox-Dual replacing resigned. Public Works requests irrigation data in Windsor district. A goods train seizure near Coolamon reveals two men found hidden aboard and detained for fare evasion.
The Royal Commission discussed options for a Sydney harbor crossing with North Sydney. Architect Vernon stressed the advisory panel’s thorough study and favored Mason’s Point over McMahon’s if a bridge is built, noting tunnel costs and maintenance differences. The commission adjourned at 3:30 AM to resume tomorrow.
Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports coastal showers with clearing inland, decreasing towards evening. Frost and fog possible in highlands and river valleys with southerly winds on the coast, while western areas may become stormier in the night. Rainfall observed along the coast from Ballina to Sydney with light to moderate winds. named NSW locations register varied rainfall totals and coastal cloud movement.
Frannie Samora testified against Ambrose for assault in a billiard room at Onis Bole Mall acyraed Sydney. Ambrose struck Samora after a heated exchange. witnesses saw the punch. Ambrose fined £1 with costs of £1 34s 6d. sentence due in seven days.
Henry Bernolde faced North Seieuay Polling Court for beating a horse by dragging it on a dray. Constable Irennan testified he flogged the leader over about 80 yards while the animal pulled a heavy load. The magistrate Mr King fined him five shillings for the act.
In a dramatic fall during the VRC Grand National Steeplechase at Plemington, Divam crashed over fences and shattered a leg. The Borsa was destroyed, W Ray and Tider escaped with injuries. Saturday’s Moore field event features Eppaic Tramway Handicep Selvorn Kogarah Srakee Crofton. P J Sottera begins work at Canerini with a two year old by Holbrook from a Viviendere.
In a police court a defender urged caution toward a controversial client charged with vagrancy. The judge and audience reacted with laughter as the defense and police, noting humans are fallible, debated whether the Vagrant Act applied. The case referenced prior incidents in Chinese quarters and prior court appearances.
Mrs Smart, an elderly pensioner, died last night from injuries after her clothes caught fire. The incident occurred in Danrelego on Thursday, authorities reported.
At Paris House this afternoon Sir H W Sloane of Moses Champion and Slew entertained by George Litt lefhobs invited Australian visitors. Speakers, including Mr Love, critiqued limited Australian engagement with Ragligh manufacturers and urged faster commercial exchange with Britain. They noted English merchants must adjust to Australian market realities and questioned past trade practices and representative visits.
At Sydney Station a case was heard involving Sadeiuepeetor Kaltr suing UBin Watts Niosnser over refreshments at the station. The defendant Justin Sly pleaded not guilty to selling cigarettes on Sunday March 3. Crown objections argued Sunday trading clauses and authority of the station’s Communtoners. Judge Payten, J.M., presided and the information was upheld.
A garbled market dispatch lists prices and buyers across Australian stock exchanges, mentioning Adelaide Melbourne and Broken Hill trades. Names such as Galactics, Rickiow Hill, Great Cobar, Vulcan, Junction North, and She Lloyd appear among varied bids and sales figures dated in 1964 with numerous errors and illegible segments.
A Bal larat Acclimatisation Society appeal for rainbow trout for Breeding stock was rejected by the New South Wales Fisheries search. The drought last summer destroyed breeding fish and the box owner was refused with payment of fines. Damage reported across Coolamon district includes taxes freeing poultry and other stores.
The list details numerous NSW Civil Service appointments and acting roles across departments. It names interim registrars, deputy registrars, wardens, surveyors, clerks, and other officials filling vacancies during absences, transfers, or promotions, with accompanying offices and regions such as Armidale, Broken Hill, Moree, Watlyama, and the Licensing Court.
The Dearman divorce appeal centers on a judgment dismissing the petition for divorce on grounds of adultery. The court review considers the reevaluation of evidence and the judge’s conclusions, with emphasis on the second meeting and the credibility of the witnesses cited.
In a fragmentary report two persons faced legal action over poaching near the Sierra Bend River. The safer informant noted penalties totaling £30 as conclusive evidence, with the case tied to Dywun Shubert. The record remains unclear on full charges or outcomes.
In Willoughby at Lenchards glee, a sanitary officer named Saylor accuses a party of damaging vegetation and issued warnings. The case involves mentions of Willowery and local authorities, with notes on court action and associated parties.
A list shows numerous figures named for removal from the Commission of the Peace. Names include Charles Grimms of New Truro, Walter Grenfell Thomas, and J P Ring, among others from Victoria, Queensland, and New Zealand, with many tied to Ballarat, Melbourne, and Fremantle. The record reflects a broad administrative purge across colonies.
A Creek bridge linking West and Beet Narrabri is warped and sinking after recent floods. It has served the community for over twenty winters and may be closed to traffic soon. Nearby Meerotre span is warned as potentially unsafe.
garbled text describes Burns appearance in Australia and debates over his influence. mentions Coombes, W. Corbers, and officials planning a reception. references to a leading figure and possible political implications, with scattered names and events unclear.
A garbled OCR segment outlines fisheries board matters, naming locations, people, and procedures in a dense series of disjointed phrases. The readable items reference trustees, committees, and meetings with scattered mentions of places like Goonies Creek and various dates, but the text remains largely indecipherable.
A fragmented report notes late shipping, port arrivals including Bestinke 143 and Kilfntina steamers. Mentions of ESCR Vyevein and local officials Henry and Smith resignations as visiting surgeon at Gratton gaol, with scattered place names and dates implying intrastate movements and administrative actions.
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