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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 04, 1908

Page

10

Divorce Court hears Ada Gorman abuse claim against Samuel Gorman

In a Divorce Court session Ada Gorman formerly Sansom testified of repeated cruelty and assault by her husband Samuel Albert Gorman. She described threats, beatings, interference with work and stage engagements, and past accusations of impropriety, including revolver threats, with the couple living at The Glen and later Oxford Street. The hearing adjourned with evidence ongoing.

Mer.dustie Simpson Ada Gorman Sansom Samuel Albert Gorman Gruckenness Liss

Woolloomooloo Wharf Plan Touted By City Official

William Wiley chief assessor of the Lend Tax Department presented a scheme to the City Improvement Commission proposing a low cost access to Woolloomooloo Bay. He argued an open cut roadway through Hyde Park and new bridges would boost bay traffic, raise land value, and transform the area into Sydney's premier wharf and goods access point.

William Wiley Lend Tax Department Wiley Sydney City William Street Cathedral Wiliam Streets Hyde Park Elizabeth Street Market Fark Streets Riley-street College-street Bloomerang-street Cathedral-street Woolloomooloo Bay

Go at the Card Pro May Be Goat Sport Event Note

Off day but tomorrow's card promises goat sport with several races and stakes listed. Hurele Race Brelogue The Sun Rogue's March Kalorn Second Nursery Latr San Apple Pie Baem Linkthrow Stakes Enchanteur Lord Carl yon Virtu Miss Bobby Carnival Handicap Five Crown Knox Baw bee Duke Hela Flavor Lady Bobadil Veteran Stakes Delaware Jack Smith King's Cross

Nigel Shrew Ora Lady Carrick Aringa Saliaway Eeba i King’s County Rogue's Laverte Taswrtas Captain White Brplay Eehene Saltare Powerse Ees Ambrosia Ayr Ladsaree Barm Hoyfeld Munich Lady Iva Lady Sansreeee Boniface Oases Lord Hampton Kantbrook Bratch Trafalgar Carl Dour Sim Peterhof Trist Mazarin Winteriga Aiputa Alawa Aeons Pendil Weere Delenda Eeeeesas Wooreama Wailaithara Tvaes Saaaa Akim Pao Thistlebrook Fiery Star Duke of Preston Veronica Hirrebyne Vavasor Tom Tiercel Bobby Vonee Thackeray Li Pera Eeederee Brue Tulkeroo Kine’s Cross Lolaire Lady Tiffidence Welcome Trist Mazarin Clewas Teesaee True Scots Mindful Gaby Emir Nu Orling Jack Smith Tantalla Ae Woortom Notus M Moani Dvke Hela Flavor Delaware King’s Cross

Bathurst Races Bathurst Stakes and Publicans P u r s

Bathurst Stakes run over 6 furlongs with Life boat winning at odds 5 to 2 6m in time 1min 2tyaec. Orton Park Handicap sees Redwy prevail at 2 to 1 against Tari ff Consulate slight upset. Publicans Purse over 1 mile 1 furlong won easily by Thona at 6 to 1 with Allen Koputat second. time 2min 1sec.

Thona Allen Eese Koputat

Victoria Park Races Flying Handicap Recap

In Victoria Park racing Lily wins the 30-furlong Flying Handicap by a neck over Kitty Merv, with Croxdale and Noreen also in the frame. Smoodger takes the Pourteen-One Handicap by three lengths beating Signorina and Murulla, while Dalmeny Belle wins the Maiden Handicap by three lengths. Picoteer prevails in the Fourteen Hands Handicap and Moet leads a multi-horse field to win the Trial Stakes by five lengths.

Lily Norris Sloet Walsh Bato Willams Noreen Croxdale Kitty Merv Simmerline Creeshna Detling Moet Murulla Hipbah Imin Bigsec Dalmenyelle Russell Steppingstone Decorate Wagner Ballent Wave M.T Alberto Lori Late Mat Friendship Tip Top Maggie W Kurnell Dalmeny Belle Aprif Sizee Picoteer Trixy Drake Malahide M” Mahon Tigress Topaz Nie Margette Sailor Orzil Joie Fieotee Tigréss Mahomet Williams Starlight Newsboy Lady Mack Newsbor Imin

Narabri Races Opening Handicap Report

Narabri races card shows Open Handicap for 20 sows and 6 Porleens with Gay Hampton noted for 830 USD. Virginian and Alice Court appear among entries with times listed as about 17% seconds and 30 seconds for later races. Fashion and Dormaid shown in separate handicaps with Gay Hampton again favored and event times around one minute.

GAY Hampton Virginian Alice Court

Fire in Oxford Street shop gutted building in Sydney

Fire at D Dosseter chemist shop 161 Oxford street Darlinghurst, Sydney, destroyed ground floor and damaged 163 drapery shop. Fire crews from multiple stations fought three hose streams as flames shattered plate glass. origin unknown, total building and contents insured for £900. Crowd and tram traffic disrupted. boy Joseph Robermaan first noticed flames.

Aire D. W. Dosseter Oxford-street Darlinghurst Metropolitan Fire Brigade Webb Beach Castlereagh Street Paddington Woollahra Mr. Dosseter M'Donald Joseph Robermaan Spence Dorseter Queensland R. Spence

Railway Deviation to Double Line Waterfall to Lilyvale

NSW Railway Commissioners plan a deviation and duplication of the line from Waterfall to Lilyvale including seven tunnels between Waterfall and Stanwell Park. The project aims to ease congestion, improve grades, and allow heavier loads with a mostly double track, reducing steam issue and discomfort to enginemen.

N.S.W Waterfall Otford Illawarra Stanwell Park Helensburgh Wwu Lnad Orford Lilyvale

Perjury charge in tram strike case ends in acquittal

At Darlinghurst Sessions Judge Backhouse presided over Thomas Feustain charged with perjury before Justice Macfarlane. The Crown argued the dispute arose from tram strike activity on July 24 when a tram conductor Fountain was seen throwing an egg. Fountain denied the act. evidence pointed to another man. After about three hours the jury found Feustain not guilty and discharged him, with no reflection on Senior-sergeant Thompson.

Judge Backhouse Darlinghurst Thomas Feustain Macfarlane Etrike Pountain Waverley Fountain Thompson

Billiards Match Memmott Lindrum Continued at Castlereagh

The Memmott Lindrum billiards match resumed this afternoon at Holton and Smiths rooms Castlereagh street. At 3 45 Lindrum in play 284 Memmott 1905. The latter made a percentage break.

Memmott Lindrum Messrs. Holton and Smith's Castlereagh Street

Mishap to the Lobelia steamer near Circular Quay

The Lobelia on the Circular Quay to Lane Cove run suffered a steering fault shortly after leaving Circular Quay at 3 39 PM. Repairs were completed quickly and the voyage continued as scheduled.

Lobelia Circular Quay Lane Cove

Fire razes Narrabri shed and equipment near West Narrabri

A shed housing hay and agricultural machinery owned by Mr. Michael Mather at West Narrabri was wrecked in a storm lightning strike. The insured property was a total loss, estimated at about £70.

Narrabri Michael Mather West Narrabri

Balmain Regatta Gains Pacifique Flagship Use

Monsieur Loth of the Mersageries Maritimes grants the Balmain Regatta committee use of the R.M.5 Pacifique as flagship and accepts the role of vice-president of the regatta.

Monsieur Loth Mersageries Maritimes

Fight on a Ship Involved German Sailor Wounding

Frederick Hoppe a 38 year old sailmaker on the barque Anna faced Water Police Court over a charge of malicious wounding of young sailor Ferdinand Luttich after a Friday night incident at Miller's Point. Testimony described Hoppe allegedly drawing a knife and injuring Luttich with three wounds. Hoppe denied intent and claimed self defense as the assault occurred on the Anna with other sailors involved. Hoppe was committed for trial with bail set at £99.

Frederick Hoppe Water Pollen Court Ferdinand Lattich Dalton's Wharf Miller's Point Best Gald Hoppe Anna Amina Caw Drew Wiel Ulaep Lim John Gerdes Iin Sail Wolke Fritz Wolke Yease Luttich Hoppe Wee

Share Market Cables Mark Copper Tin And Stocks Rise In London And Australia

Private cables show London bullion and metal prices lifting on Tuesday with copper at £462, tin £137, and related gains across block trades in South Broken Hill, Mount Lyell, and Mount Elliott. Sydney and Adelaide markets signalled firmer tones with copper lines and Broken Hill South notable, while Wallaroo and Moonta activity plus North Coast and Mount Lyell figures highlighted a broad regional uptick.

London Britten HU Proprietary Gon Broken Hill South South Zinc Corporation Ordinary North Broken Hill Mount Eliott Mount Lyell Brisa Great Cobar Sis Whaler Fingal Bwyer Kalguril Lake View Sydney Bartier Rocka South Brocks Broken Hill O.K M'Grefor Mount Molloy Wallaroo Mount el- Rott Adelaide Moonta Go.k Broken HU South Souch Biocks Duyer M’gregor Wallaro Moonie North Broken Aj.s. Bank Whylee Port Jackson Steam Colonia Silverton Huizery Mines Britah Balmain Nsw Queen Bee Harden Haarden Central Ts Sd Bask N.Z.W Asion Bask Australia Sydney Ferries North Shore Cas Toohey's Tooth Rowery Dalgety and Company la Vie Paul and Gray Wallsend Chillagow Gratton Zila Lloyd Lobbs Mount Biliott Munsana Gilmore Tin Volenan Tin Baker's Creek Mount David Te Ld Ailigrove Towkebury Amalgamated East Mexican Mount Morgan Peter and Paul Tieat Boulder East Oriental Glanmire North Coast Steam Mount

Ferry and Tram Improve Sydney Route Proposal

Mr Geo Pile told the Royal Commission on Sydney Improvement of several schemes. He urged continuing tramways from Liverpool Street to Kent Street and Miller's Point, connecting Toulburn Street, Goulburn Street across Darling Harbor, and a tram from William Street through Riley Cathedral and Dowling to Potts Point. A ferry wharf at Potts Point was proposed to ease Circular Quay congestion.

Geo. Pile Royal Commission On Sydnecy Darling Harbor Kent-street Liverpool-street Miller's Point Oxford-street Toulburn-Street Flinders Street George-street Goulburn Street Harris-street William-street Riley, Cathedral Dowling Streets Potts Point Potts’ Point Circular Quay

Broken Hill Police Tension Sparks City Council Move

Broken Hill council debated sending extra police to quell a potential strike and urged the Premier to withdraw troops. Mayor Ivey opposed influx, while Alderman Rath pressed for immediate police withdrawal. A protest mass meeting was announced for tonight.

Broken Hill Ivey Rath Wade

Marine Cooks' Wages Case in Australian Arbitration

In Melbourne the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration resumed the Marine Cooks versus Steam Ship Owners' Association wage dispute. Judge Higgins noted the difficulty in fixing high wages for long hours, suggesting it could imply sacrificing workers health and lives. The case hinges on distinguishing when high pay is justified by working conditions. Frederick Martin, third cook on the Ranowna, testified hours ran from early morning to about 8:20 p.m. with little rest, and that ships’ cooks often work alone. Accommodation on the Ranowna was poor, the ship being young at five or six years, with six men sleeping in a crowded space near the engine room and only one porthole.

Melbourne P. K. White R. Thornton Piorodora Mr. White Pattinzon's Onxford-street Ada Doreen Doreen Ada Dorema Darren Carlesimat Carlesima Ada Doreap Alailer Howe Railway Institute Musical Society Oxford Vethiouer Stedmond Redmond Ace White Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration Marine Cooks Steamship Owners’ Association Higgins Frederick Martin Ranowna

The Sturt seat writ issued today in NSW Assembly

The writ for the Sturt electoral seat vacant after A Griffiths resignation was issued by the Speaker. Dated Wednesday November 4, nomination Friday November 11, polling Saturday November 21, returnable Tuesday December 1. Twenty one polling places. Returning officer Frederick Kenry Griffiths.

Sturt N.S.W Legislative Assembly A. Griffith Frederick Kenry Griffiths

Mary Foster Charged In Newtown Shoplifting Case

A married woman Mary Foster 43 was charged at Newtown Police Court with stealing 444 yards of Mosquito netting valued 6s the property of C G Hatte Limited evidence from Ivy Monde a shop assistant at Hattes and Constable Percy showed the netting was placed on a counter behind wire netting Foster claimed a blouse was the item and the parcel found later in a hamper She resides with her husband at Smith Street Waterloo Foster was convicted and fined £3 or a month in gaol

Mary Foster Newtown C. G. Hatte, Limited Ivy Monde Hatte’s Percy Hatte Foster

Late Shipping Report From Ocean Liner Arrivals

Aberdeen liner Perickea arrives Plymouth two days early from Sydney via port to London. Miltiades reaches Durban ahead of schedule en route Sydney port to London. White Star liner Hunk arrives Capetown two days early from Sydney via ports. Adelaide Le Masel schooner sails for Tasmania. Wyandra passes Point Tecking at 1.4 am bound north. Jervia Bay Linda Fell bound south at 5 am. Hastings from Sydney arrives Port Maccarie 4.20 am. Nambucca River Ellersile arrives from Eyiney at 6.30 am.

Sydney Viaporta London Plymouth Miltiades Durban Hunk Porta Capetown Todats Adelaide le Masel Tasmania Tecking Point Wyandra Paseed Jervia Bay Linda Fell Wyoming Port Maccarie Hastings Nambucca Ellersile Eyiney

The Harker Mystery Open Verdict Inquest

An inquest into an unknown man found at Circular Quay concluded with an open verdict. A ticket holder departed from Circular Quay at about 12.05 am Thursday, a hat and body were later found near the jetty and pontoon, and Dr. Palmer attributed death to drowning. Police recovered the body at about 4 am Saturday after searches.

Poly Circwlar Quay Albert Sibere Hich Withers Witoese Frank Austin la Bay Circular Quay Palmer M'Phorean Pollo

Trial Cricket Teams Altered For Sydney Trials

Due to players unable to participate in the Sydney trial matches on Saturday and Monday next, changes were made to the first, second and third elevens. Absent are Traum per aml Msrariney and Macartney after his operation or sister’s death. remaining players include Noble Colter Carter Gregory Grounds Waddy Dowden Hopkins and others. The first eleven faces the second and third elevens then meets Mr J OHaras country team. both games set for the Sydney Cricket Grounds.

Hoven Sydney Traumper W. Bardsley B. L. Weddy E. ¥. Waddy A. Dowden White A. J. Hopkins Diamond E. R. Bubb H. Whiddon J. @. Barnes C. H. Gerry B. J. Folkard T. Foster Emery C. Kelleway P. Middleton J. Sickells

Poker Machine Case Faces Local Court

Frederick Willmott and Mr Janes Gibb of tobarconial Darlings Balmain were summoned for selling goods by means of a poker machine. Mr Hayes for the Law Department pressed no heavy penalty. Willmott pleaded guilty and promised not to keep another poker machine. police to destroy the one taken. Magistrate fined £5 and costs.

Frederick Willmott Janes Gibb Tobarconial Darlings Balmain Hayes Law Department Willmott Olielter Gibb Gs Costa

Death by own action near Goulburn

Goulburn reports William, aged 20, died at Inverary Park after taking poison to poison foxes. He was employed by Mr Broadhead. On the way he told someone of his act and suffered paroxysms before dying. No further details are given.

Goulburn William Inverary Park Broadhead Hhen Wome

Fragmented 19th Century Clip Sparks Nonsense Parade

A garbled OCR fragment lists disjointed phrases, names, and ads including Miss Week, The Fleas, and a Dolitan Business College. The page hints at a tradesman, locksmith, and address snippets, with no cohesive news event.

Too Late for Fication Adverts Under Heading

Under the heading Too Late for Fication, the notice appears as a fragmented advertisement. The readable parts mention AdvertVest and related terms, but key dates or action details are missing, leaving an ambiguous public notice fragment.

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