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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 27, 1908

Page

9

Divorce Court Report From an Australian-Implied Case

A wife named Elisabeth Throgay formerly Sproxton sues Francis Phillip Brogan for divorce on grounds of drunkenness cruelty desertion and lack of support. The petitioner testified she married the respondent in December 180 at Sydney according to the Anglican rites. The court noted drunkenness and cruelty and monthly payments mentioned, with no shared insurance details.

Aiisabeth Throgay Sproxton Patie Justien Simpaca Francis Phillip Brogan Me. C. A. Walker Sydney Peutioner Ateneo Nisl

Wet Christmas Eve Divorce Case in Pymble

Belinds Suan Carter formerly Fraser petitioned for divorce from Thomas John Carter a carpenter over cruelty and drunkenness. The couple married December 184 at Phillips Street City and had a childless marriage marked by repeated drinking, fights, and spousal abuse. The court granted the divorce after months of proceedings and discussions on remarriage.

Belinds Suan Carter Fraser Thomas John Carter Dryotenness Monaupport Holmen Ty Avine Phillips Mtrest. City Sno Lo Childrem Tmn Sho Hawever Pymble Vivrgtin Fin

Pickpockets Target Theatre Crowd at Criterion

Outside the theatre on Thursday evening pickpockets operated among attendees. James M'Cabe of Sydenham Parade reported his watch chain and jewelry, valued about £15, stolen after entering the venue. A Manty resident was also robbed, while earlier two silver items from the Criterion Hotel telephony room were taken.

Criterion Theatre Sewillery James M'Cabe Sydenham Parade Sydenham Manty Tine Wintry Néla Flassen James Mazon Criterion Hotel

Fire at Camperdown Damages Post Office Building

A fire at Camperdown damaged a weatherboard structure beside the post office on Thursday night. The blaze burned part of the top floor, scorched windows, and damaged the roof and cowls before fire brigades arrived. Insurance covered most losses, with the post office spared from complete destruction thanks to prompt discovery and response.

Mesare Bennett and Company Tdewa

Land Sale at Como Opens Along George's River Frontage

Anglers and others near Como to view and bid for water frontage on George's River opposite Como Station near the bridge. Additional allotments in the subdivision boast elevated sites with river and district views. Raine and Horne act as auctioneers with the sale starting promptly at noon.

Como George's River Como Station Messrs Raine and Horne

Cropley Shoe Exhibit Showcases Modern Colonial Industry

At the New South Wales Manufacturers Exhibition Cropley Shoes, Craem Cropleys Limited of Haymarket, were demonstrated in full view. Warburton Shoe Company produced the footwear, with onlookers watching cutting lining tongues and lasting processes. The display contrasted shoes of today with ten years past, highlighting progress in colonial footwear.

New South Walea Cropley Messrs. Cropleys, Limited Haymarket Warburton Shoe Company

Robbery at Hornsby Shop Targeted by Two Thieves

Police report a burglary at the tabor shop of Alfred Dohlaen and George Hret in Hornsby on a Wednesday night. Two thieves entered, stealing three suits of clothes, trousers, a lance and rolls of fabric valued at £8, with damage noted from a door entry.

Tabor Alfred Dohlaen Georgehret Hornsby Woineeday Let Lance Walahoun Sundey Rolla Bolrance Bira Taft

Unclear archival note on Lasker and Larker names

Fragmentary OCR text references Lasker Larker and an Arney opp place, with mentions of Gishe Butt and a Banko. Content appears garbled with limited readable facts and no coherent event or date.

Lasker and Larker WM Arney—opp ATA Banko

Early Morning Parliament Debates Amendments and Local Bill

The Legislative Assembly continued work on amendments to the Transport Disputes Act and added new sections authorizing appointing temporary experts for technical matters. A revised schedule expands employment coverage to numerous trades including factory workers, drivers, and government staff. The Local Government Amendment Bill drew protests from Clark and Llamalho, with the Premier signaling plans on the Sydney Harbour Trust bill and the opposition’s conditional support. The house adjourned near 2 am after a lengthy session.

Legislative Assembly Il 3 Astesaors Hull Belide Vereuua Urelge Ani Cervanta Kantry Cook Hone Mannen Mesara Clark Lamafalo Sydney Marbor Trust

Habits and life of North Botany Chinese described

A 19th century report details Chinese dwellings in North Botany subject to municipal inspection. The sanitary inquiry found many houses old and dilapidated yet residents clean in person and attire. Water sources were poor with contamination risks. 185 residents were recorded in the district. The inspector urged Public Health Act action to clear the premises for safe habitation, and the recommendation was approved.

Bioce Mu Cily Wexford Mme Europea Evara North Botany Council

Open Air Band Music At Argyle Reserve And Moore Park

The Stunts Military Band will perform tonight at Argyle Reserve with a program including The Bohemian Girl and The Merry Widow plus popular ballads and marches. The New South Wales Tramway Band also plays at Moore Park in the evening featuring The Romper, Erinnerungen of England, Echoes of the Danube, The Jolly Coppermith and other pieces.

Argyle Reserve Marek Gamerra Guay Averture Marie Buat Jorful Hesker New South Wales Moore Park Qhicksten J. Jubb E. Bulch A. Gatson Mareh

Auction Advertisements and Listings Notice

Fragmented OCR item notes sales by auction with details scattered. Mentions November 11 and various bidders and locations, including references to brokers and rooms, but text is garbled and incomplete.

Mig Nm Saray Bencanteen Vast Padi Ottow Raine and Horne St Rooma WTA Piltmireeh John Is

Ranks of Labor Grow as United State Men's Union Expands

The United State men's Union, formed just over a year ago, reports rapid growth to nearly a thousand members. It outlines wage and hour schedules for Wool Stores and bonded stores, plans for a wage board in the Industrial Court, and seeks conferences with the Wool Stores and Packers associations. The union aims to secure favorable terms, with Mr A Mitchell possibly to present Coke Workers before their wages board. Officers of NSW Government Tramway Explores election set for December and a Glebe Island meeting forms a rules committee.

United Statemen's Union Uaiod O W. Barr Stotemen Zmiapadia Ana Thos Uboves Blepakia Buyrra’ Association Hide Puryers Association Tite Gores Lewis Federated Engine Drivers and Piremen A Ausociacinn Comat Disitlet Tan Mitchell Associacion New South Wales Eniom Trame Association Clontarf Glebe Island Undaga Glebe Teland 1A Union

Divorce Case Sequel Carter Charged With Conspiracy

Frank Anderson Carter, 29, described and oatin, was charged at the Central elles Court this morning with having at Mittagong. In May, AMT conspired with two other persons to per vert the course of Justice. Detective Gallagher said he arrested Carter at the Central Railway Station on the 20th In Stant and read him the warrant. Remanded to Mittagong court for December 4. Ball allowed.

Frank Anderson Carter Oatin Central Elles Court Mittagong AMT Bir Hayes Jaalice Simpson Carter J. W. Abigail de Tones Abigeit Mittagone Detnctive Gallagher Central Stant Aid

Tailoring Trade Inquiry Deliberates Piecework and Wages

The Waxed Board inquiry at Oddfellows Unit CurHlereach discussed tailoring trade claims on piecework rates shop grading and living costs. Employers, employees and the chairman Mr Joseph Carlos with Mr John Durack and the Durkpetion Society secretary debated wage rises apprenticeships and shifts in the Sydney trade amid rising living costs.

Smploreas Oddfellows CurHlereach Shést Joseph Carlos John Durack Dourpeytion’ Tunors’ Society Vatlhus Sydney Durack

Opening Up Croydon Estates Developments Near Station

Executors of the late Samuel Dickenson Caplan and Murrey, an Arya of shout 61, act as Croydon authorities. Purchasers Last and Building Company plan to secure the property, aiming for an early sale and subdivision. The project signals the opening of a new residential suburb with a well known company facilitating the sale and development.

Richandaon and Werwaeb. Limited Samuel Dickenson Caplan G. A. Murrey Croydon Fog Juvestweac Awe Brush Uhl

Voice of the People Letters on Harbour foreshores sale

A reader protests government plans to sell Bottle and Glass Point foreshores near Sydney Harbour arguing the move would harm public waterside parks. Another correspondent advocates a New Zealand holiday trip, praising exploration opportunities. A third letter objects to a proposed tram route to Little Coogee via Darley Road, urging less intrusive options and preservation of Centennial Park lands.

Dasmay Shark Beach Vaucluse Aydoer Fearn Pas Bydney Harbor Te Sarbeg Rush Cutters Bay South Hal Parsley Bay Vaucluse Baya Parsley Wentworth Little Coogee Darley-Joan Darley-road Coogee Centennial Park Parc Little Coogie Darney Road Wille Coogee Joas Coogée-Waverly

Airlie Leveret Collision Inquiry at Sydney District Court

The Marine Court found the collision between the steamer Airlie and the tug Leveret in Newcastle Harbor on September 22 caused by the Leveret master Eckman’s failure to keep clear. It held the Airlie’s master not to blame and proposed suspending Eckman’s certificate for five months from the collision date, citing a judgment of error and insufficient navigation skill.

Sydney Airlie Leveret Newcastle Harbor Marine Court Calilalon Peter Melvey Kck Bia Sealect Eckman Causa Docker Fenwick Tre

Peeler River Estate Dispute Over Lands Minister Inquiry

In the New South Wales parliament last evening Mr Price questioned if the Minister for Lands was aware of intentions to impose deposits on Temworth residents regarding the Pest Hive Estate. Mr Moore suggested owners would pursue every expedient to fix values while government representatives sought to calm the situation amid controversy over eucalyptus extract products and claims of crude tar use.

Price N.G.W Temworth Nalure Moore Governawas

Gold Rings Offered At Tegnosical Prices At The Sink

A vintage ad proclaims unequaled gold rings made in house to cut costs. It advertises a £8 ring with diamonds, £6 options with smaller stones, and £6 rings featuring three diamonds with ruby or sapphire, with an email contact for orders.

Firroly Siemens Angus & Coote

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