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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
2
The arrival of the Great White Fleet at Auckland sparks a warm welcome from New Zealand leaders and citizens. Officials praise the American guests while immigration advocates press for settlers to occupy unused lands, highlighting Pacific ties and potential transpacific collaboration.
The Sydary Amateur Orchestral Society schedules its third concert at 0 Twa Hall on Thursday evening with Herr Biapoffski conducting a varied program. The performance features Ossian, the Dulibes, the Sylvia, and a Concerto in B flat minor for viola and orchestra by M Henri Staell, plus the appearance of Mr Andrew Black. The event opens at Pa Hin's on Wednesday at 3 a.m.
A fragmentary rant contrasts bootmakers and wholesalers in Australia. It cites firms in Crowncentre, WS, 54 Hunter Street, and 13 Park Street, touting honest value and strict supervision to protect customers. It condemns middlemen profits and claims labeled brands from the United States and continents offer best prices.
Bertha Pitt formerly Hellmann petitions for divorce from Lionel Pitt on desertion grounds before Justice Simpeon. The couple married in October 130%, in Sydney. Petitioner alleges abandonment after he left for England and did not return, then sought alimony while she lived with her mother in Petersham. He later sent a telegram and a letter refusing to live with her again. A restitution of conjugal rights suit was dismissed and a deed of separation existed.
Amelia Boobin Clothier sued Charles Edward Clothier after years of daily abuse, threats, and starvation. He attacked her repeatedly, kept a loaded revolver, and harmed their child. She left in 1802, pursued divorce, and a maintenance order was issued before the final decree granting her custody and ongoing support.
Fresh from school details reveal Ethel May Cutter sought desertion to obtain a divorce from Richard Ion Cutter. The case adjourned in Stainton was dismissed, with Amy Hennesay named administrator of the petitioner. Evidence showed the husband refused to marry, saying it was none of her business and that his wife understood his preference for singleness. The judge granted a decree nisi returnable in six months.
The rowing association lists season fixtures and regattas, including Sydney RC October 17, University BC October 4, Balmain Regatta November ?, Glebe HC December 6, North Shore C November 19, Anniversary Twenty Week? January 2 1902, and other events. Champion eights and fours scheduled at various venues. season opens with Balmain RC regattas October 17 and University BC senior sights and maiden fours on October 7.
A Thursday afternoon and evening benefitted the Burwood Endowment Fund on grounds lent by Miss Alice Privad at Murwood Road. Mrs. Hymes Diaz opened the tote, greeted by Mayor James George. A concert by pupils of Burwood Superior Public School and comedy sketches directed by Miss R. Deane accompanied a sale of fruits and refreshments. Net proceeds about £200.
Mr J 8 7 Moowen states to Boenig News that the carvers grievances demand action from the Chief Commissioner for Railways. He criticizes delays by authorities and urges immediate appointment changes. He plans to present the issue to Parliament at the first opportunity.
Sam Haverlin a botanist collector sues Government of N 8 for memos and letters detained and £50 compensation for loss. On a second count he seeks £310 for alleged wrongful conversion. The plaintiff, speaking with Teutonic accent, argued he had been wronged since 1890 while employed by the Technological Museum. The judge questioned the plaintiff’s grasp of the case and noted procedural missteps, ultimately dismissing the claim and remarking on costs.
An NSW Rural Workers Union meeting discussed wages and membership urging farmers to join the union. Leaders argued for weekly wages of 41 18s with pauper allowances, while others warned farming could not pay, suggesting crop burning as a desperate option. The New Zealand Farm Laborers Union’s stance indicated broader labor concessions via arbitration.
Dubbo residents report a rising issue with counterfeit or spurious coins in circulation. The community notes confusion and authorities advise caution as some shops refuse questionable two-shilling pieces while others attempt to accept them, highlighting a lack of uniform handling.
A fragmented report notes a temporary rutting of pineapple parcels in a Queensland area. The text mentions photographs displayed in a town gallery and a coastal region context, but details are garbled. The source lacks clear dates or verifiable entities beyond generic place names.
Randwick trainers reported light long distance work as most horses have later starts at Tattersall's meeting. Perro and Baby KO posted quick times, while Crops Battery and others completed shorter gallops. Several horses including Golden Slipper and Passions were restrained from longer runs and several names appeared among the lineup for upcoming engagements.
Training notes report mixed performances at Victoria Park with several horses galloping five to six furlongs and others appearing tireless. Horses including Miss Bass, Bast mite, Yarrabundle, Mere Light, Blend, Somnioguiae, Leo Turlones, Thelata Cashwond, Lady Wilde, Jewel Caen, and Navive Cat are listed with various paces and training acts, some in round or canter stages.
The Woman's Budget issue presents fashion notes, fancy-work, recipes, and household tips tested by readers. It previews competitions with Budget coupons, outlines what to wear, and features bedspread designs, lacework, and jewelry tutorials.
In a labor dispute case at the Waud Sumeone Court laborer Herbert Wrather faced threats from David Penly. Penly, wielding a revolver, allegedly warned he would shoot unless Wrather left the building. Wrather was bound to keep the peace, while Penly received a months imprisonment and a fine in the Pounds 25 range with additional conditions. The incident occurred near a townhouse where timbers were being torn down.
The Sydney Philharmonic Society plans a Wednesday Town Hall concert featuring Brahms and Dvorak. Principal performers include Edgar Pulfon and Atlee Ro Niei, with notes on the Portiend School of Art foundation ceremony and a later silver bouquet presentation.
Paddington and Watsons Bay police questioned residents after a jumbled note found in a box at the General Post Office led coroners to search for the author. The letter aimed to damage Head at Watsons Bay and mentioned a body found nearby. Investigators say the incident likely is a silly joke with no light shed by the document.
At St George's Hall Newtown the Newtown Brass Band gave a concert Friday night. The program featured Faust by Gounod, Michael's Smithy on the Woods, Turkish Patrol, and U S A by Coxmore. Vocals by Emilie Fann and others, a duet by Mr W Murden, and comic pieces by Bert Chapman and Dud Osborne highlighted the event conducted by Thomas Mellor with Miss Lizzie Mallor as accompanist.
Campbelltown Saturday session of the District Court saw Brookers of Macarie Fields appeal against Liverpost Council valuation on the Macquarie Fields Estate. Acting Judge Dawson reduced the assessment from seven pounds per acre, where the day stretched long with the sole municipal matter on the docket.
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