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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
6
In the Hospital of Loretto Naples a dying man named Erneso Santaglio, a trim inspector, married his fiancée so she would receive his pension as his widow. He had severe injuries from an accident and the doctor warned his end was near. The ceremony occurred in the ward. the bride fainted, recovered a few hours later, and the husband died.
A broader view of equestrian events notes women riding astride and joining the sport’s prominent circles. The shift is seen as a significant development in the contemporary riding scene as followers of the major hunts adapt to this change.
An old newspaper note promotes a potion mix as a universal remedy for rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble claiming authority from a prominent physician. It urges prompt action for early signs like backache and lists ingredients and dosing for a tonic to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
The Governor and Mixa Baweon toured the South Coast by car on Wednesday. The acting president and council of the women’s branch of the People’s Reform Leagues issued invitations for an at home on October 21 at Macleay Street to meet delegates attending the Commonwealth Women’s Conference. Invitations were issued by the Women’s Patriotic Club for their annual at home on October 18 at the ICCF Hall. A garden party at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron grounds at Newtral Bay on October 11 showcased perfect weather, bunting, and Naval Brigade music. Attendees included Sir James and Lady Fairfax, Mrs. J. Fairfax, Mrs. Milton, and many others. The Lord Mayor opened the NSW Society of Art Union’s annual exhibition, drawing a large audience. A large tea was hosted by the Women’s Liberal Club on October 20 for delegates in Sydney, with speakers including Mrs. Molyneux Parkes. Delegates and guests included Lady Quick and numerous society members. Separate notes mention trips by Mrs. Bourne McNamara and others aboard ships Ophir and Bremen, and forthcoming weddings and receptions at St. John’s Church Darlinghurst and Alford House.
Mrs W Burgess and Misses Riedy Vera Kelly and Mien Preely mark retirement recognitions for long service at Evening News and Town and Country Journal. The piece notes the Osbourne retirement gift, weddings at North Goulburn Ivy and St James Hall, and several social events with presentations, dances, and compliments. It highlights marriages of Hilda Stokes Berbon, C. Jack son, and others, plus lodge activities and a royal tour of social functions in Sydney.
A Rio de Janeiro harbor photo shows a yacht with two men that morning and one returning alone in the evening. A survivor claimed his partner fell overboard. a man was tried and sentenced before the photographer’s enlarged print revealed a hidden figure, leading to the condemned man’s release.
A Woolwich Police Court case centers on whether a wife who refuses to live in the home chosen by her husband can render him guilty of desertion. The husband John Ernest Benson denies desertion, claiming she would not live with him despite his insistence. The magistrate states if she refuses, she cannot fairly complain of desertion, and the matter will be dismissed.
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