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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
5
The record covers Viduatice Simpson and Lu Hib a divorce decree granted by restitution of communal property. Details include the couple’s residence history from Chest Church to Oak, a dispute over support, and the respondent’s behavior with another party. The decree limits the respondent to return to the petitioner within two weeks of service.
A petition describes a contested marriage where age and consent are questioned. The respondent, a farmer named Collins, is linked to a girl named Joan who later went to Sydney and returned. The case involves an alleged marriage within a family circle and asks whether the union was ever consummated and valid. The court granted a move to a later hearing date.
Vey Sion formerly Chaney applied for divorce from William Jeson Sixoy on grounds of desertion. The respondent, represented by Mr Jorn, was instructed by Messrs Pigott and augused. The couple married in Dereper and lived at Queenstown where they followed Rabbet rites as a farmer. They separated after a week at her mother's residence. In December 100, he returned and then left again. Since then she has worked on her own. The decree was granted with orders for movement and support for months.
Fragmentary report shows a divorce or marriage dispute brought by Mary Jame Fitt alleging misconduct by Nymptryus. The tale mentions a girl sent to Queens and uncertainty about her location. A judge or official evidence is referenced, with orders possibly to relocate someone for several months.
A drowning death involving an engineer from Phillip Street, occurring weeks ago in Van Street, is being pursued for compensation from the Halal Council. The council denies responsibility and the claimant seeks redress.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a laborer discussing indecent language in Liverpool on Saturday. Names such as Mad indecens language and Mr Johm Maxwell appear, with hints of a voyage to San Francisco and comments on labor and discipline. The text is garbled but centers on a candid exchange, a court-like remark, and travel mentions with uncertain details.
The Cambrian returns to 10 rings in Palm Cove after April 18 voyage, reports from Sydney about a cruiser presence to quell Nehuing Spirit fears. A punitive expedition burned villages and destroyed yam stores after murders near Maroo La, while the ship logged hot weather and a long voyage visiting Nukualofa and Noumea, with high officials aboard.
At Darlinghurst this morning Eleanora Brows and John Hasaell faced the Central Criminal Court on charges of unlawfully using ayd in strument. Crown Prosecutor Mr Pollock described Hatsall as a police officer, and details of a prolonged acquaintance led to alleged arrangements involving Florence M Donell and Nurse Brown. The proceedings highlighted a sequence of social meetings, letters, and payments tied to alleged exploitation.
The renowned pianist Mark Hambourg wraps up his Melbourne season and plans two farewell performances in Sydney before leaving Australia. The first concert is scheduled for Tuesday December 15 at News Hall, with the second set for the following Thursday at Pydllag's box office opening at 6. The report notes the artist’s imminent departure from Australia.
Robert Ramet, 38 lavartr, charged at Ceuttal Police Court with stealing seven bottles of oysters worth about 1% and an additional bottle found on him. Police testified observing him seize the oysters from an open window. He attempted to flee but was chased and captured by Constable Paliling. Ramet pleaded guilty and was sentenced to days in gaol.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a constable reacting to a street scene with mentions of drunkenness and a suspect. The text contains garbled names and phrases, offering no clear event, date, or attributed outcome beyond general misconduct and an appearance of intoxication.
The Chief Commissioner states he will not re employ certain Tramway Union members linked as active participants in a riven incident. The executive proposes a grant of funds to the union and calls a general meeting for Wednesday with a Queen's Hall gathering planned for the evening to discuss the matter.
The Industries Court heard a proposal to form a wages board for tailors with Mr Durack supporting and Mr Henderson opposing. The Music Tailors Association claimed 63 members and about 300 employed, while about 35 employers used measure or hatched work. The union argued broader representation but the union's petition faced critique as misrepresented. The court considered a board with equal representation from both sides and two assessors, aiming to balance interests amid tensions over legitimacy and scope.
Robert Ogilvy, 18, of 4 Blacksworth, charged at Paddington Police Court with assaulting Reefield James Barker near Waverley after a cricket club dispute. Prosecution says Barker struck back and Ogilvy denied calling him names. medical evidence notes Barker’s jaw fracture and possible slight dislocation.
Sydney Improvement Commission members traveled by drag to inspect traffic hardships along George Street West. The Lord Mayor and City Surveyor joined the party to study a proposed main thoroughfare from Town Hall to Brondiewol junction. Engineers argued a viaduct over the Darling Harbor rail line may be needed to ease congestion.
Report notes two hundred head killed by foxes along river banks and in paddocks. Text suggests rabbits are abundant and a poet references a looming threat. Freshes in the river may boost rapine in the region.
Bankruptcy proceedings and voluntary bequests discussed at Newcastle on Saturday. The meeting reviewed a £40,000 mortgage proposal for Muster Street. Attendees included Herre of the Two-tile Hotel Walwell and Mr C F W Loyd. Archbishop Gun Char and local officials referenced the Repertory of the Government and special refusals noted.
Late sport item outlines New South Wales Amateur Athletes Association cross country championships to be held Saturday with interstate teams and club champions from Victoria Queensland and New South Wales. A special tram will run from Bridge Street City at 22 pm to Victoria Park Recreation Ground. Teams listed include Victoria South Wales and several NSW clubs with numerous runners named for interstate and club championships. A conference on Friday will decide on an annual interstate cross country championship.
Turvey defeated Gilpantea by knockout in the sixth round of a 20 round boxing match at Coronation Hall Gligandra on Saturday night. The report also covers cricket scores for The Chinpsatale Mission team, a church club pairing, and notices of racing activities, jockey licensing, and gate privileges.
Tenders opened by the Public Works Tender Board cover schemes in Liverpool Hobart Canbelegs Newcastle Lismore and Parramatta including repairs, painting, bridges, court house and police station construction, teachers residences and hospital blocks. Lowest bids are noted with buyers such as W Beaumont J W Park and others and reported later. a steamer Ardova anchored at Twofold Bay and a legal case against the Railway Commissioners also feature in the day’s items.
Probate granted for the will of Teabeia Ann Douglas who died July 1901. The document names her husband and brother as executors and outlines a complex trust allocating real estate and funds to her sons with specified ages and conditions for income, education, and eventual distributions. The will assigns parcels to trustees to manage until sons reach ages 21 and 38, with contingencies on remarriage and home use for the husband.
A Homebush sale featured 37 205 abeep and lambs with mixed lots and generally firmer tone. Buyers showed strong interest in prime and extra line stock, prices quoted for various classes from prime to medium and cows, with forward sales and upcoming auctions noted.
In Elizabeth Bay a robbery at the dwelling of Harry Nan was staged on June 17. Gorge Colman Joseph Stanton and Robert Wallon were charged as raving aislen Jerrlery with intent. Judge Tackhouse noted the window was open, and the plan appeared deliberate.
The City Coroner opened an inquiry into the death of 49 year old Bremap, a steamer deckhand aboard the Jesnara. His body was found under Danan Getye Wharf after being missing since August 3. John Allen of the Health Department recovered the body, and Dr. Palmer’s postmortem noted a bruise and marks suggesting foul play or accident. Coroner ordered further investigation and an open verdict.
Mail service reports Sydney and Thalia mall arrivals 30 hours late with issues in minor depots. Mundarra-Armidate-Syd line still waiting for Baker's and George's Creeks clerks. Tarraba mall due Saturday not yet arrived amid rain. line saturation and river blockage hinder movements.
A pedestrian named Ellison was struck by a tram while crossing Wormrah Avenue. The driver applied brakes but she was struck, suffering a fractured skull. The body was removed to the mortuary, attire damaged, and the accident attributed to the tram collision.
The report details London and Sydney share quotes with many buyers and sellers for Broken Hill and Wallaroo stocks. It notes strong opening in Barrier and copper stocks, names several companies and prices, and lists numerous transactions across Broken Hill Proprietary, Great Cobar, Mount Morgan, Wallaroo, Morrell blocks, and associated Western Australian stocks, with emphasis on copper and tin ore values.
A young man entered Kawart Thorne's shop in Newtown on Saturday night and grabbed a quantity of tweed cloth from the counter. The thief fled, carrying a bag reportedly valued at £10, with the cloth slipping off and a pistol possibly involved. The description is unclear due to damaged OCR.
Shipping news notes multiple vessels arriving at Auckland and other ports with times and routes from Mythourns Moddart to Syaner. It also reports the New Zealand House of Representatives passing the Second Ballot Bill, detailing that a majority of WA votes will stall consideration by a larger majority.
A flawed account describes a major sewerage project from George Street to North Park with Blackwattle Bay and Wells Street. The Water and Sewerage Board plans reconstructing lines, council paying its share, and laying tracks for drainage. Existing works cited include 2000 expended on Burklandebreut to prevent sewer overflow and street flooding. A committee meeting led by Alora A Kelly will discuss combining sewer areas and future maintenance.
A man, unnamed, fell from a roof while painting the cornice of a building at the corner of Tyregear and Albion streets. He was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital with concussion. A Civil Ambulance conveyed him, and the accident occurred near the new local show grounds.
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