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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1908

Page

7

The Judge Evades an Issue in a Private Inquiry

Masters discusses a potential case over luncheon with Judge Raynor. The judge, grave in public, probes Masters about loyalty and data needs, then signals a cautious, private line on whether Leroy Elliott’s death was suicide or murder as they prep for deeper questions.

Tove Park-street Halls of Justice Ndge Atols Pate Raynor Leroy Elliott Jmes Elliott Cole Judge Carl Art

Elliott Mystery Deepens in Riviera Ties

In a guarded interview the judge recalls Leroy Elliott a strong minded financier and devoted husband to Agnes Elliott, as questions linger about his death whether murder or fatal blunder. He notes Leroy’s close bond with Agnes and hints at family links to James Elliott and their aunt in France while detailing the Elliotts’ fortunes and living arrangements.

Hillott Leroy Elliott E.jett Agnes Elliott Elliott Levy Elliott Elliotts Browsers James North Weathy Agnes Talbot Paris Leroy Miliott Franece Wint

Luncheon honors Aberdeen Line and Pericles voyage history

About 90 gentlemen from Mesersn Dalgety and Company and the Aberdeen line attended a Sydney port luncheon aboard the Pericles, with Captain Simpson and other leaders toasts. Paxton praised Aberdeen’s early sailing history, noted ships from Childe Harold to the first triple expansion Aberdeen, and cited the Pericles’ 10,990 tons gross. He urged better cargo sheds and customs tweaks to speed loading while Dalgety staff thanked guests for cooperation. Captain Green toasted Simpson and mariners for current knowledge before inspecting the Pericles.

Mesern, Dalgety and Company Aberdeen Line Australia Sydney Mander Alex. Simpno J. M. Paxton George Thompson and Company Messrs. Dalgety and Company Pericles Aberdeen Childe Harold Paxton New South Wales Aberteen Scotland Ireland

Evening Pastime Riddle and Theft Case In New Zealand Link

An old puzzle asks for the name of a brief remark a memorandum or note. Then a Water Police Court case details Thomas M Lachlan, 25, an engineer, pleading guilty to deceiving Julia M Culloch and Emily Nelson by posing as Detective Ward from New Zealand to obtain money and a ring. he claimed to have a prisoner and was seeking funds for Miss Nelson and a ring kept as security.

Thomas M'Lachlan Julia M'Culloch Emily May Nelson Detective Ward New Zealand Printers’ Arms Hotel Cald New Zeland Miss Lachlan Shy M'Lachien

Big Blast at Lithgow Zig Zag Duration Works

The September 5 blast at Lithgow Zig-Zag duration works is depicted in the current Town and Country Journal. A shaft was sunk, drives advanced 18 inches in solid rock, and about 205 casks of gunpowder were used, nearly 5 tons in total. Photographs compare ground appearance before and after the explosion.

Town and Country Journal Journal

Rare Coin Found Near Dubbe House Outskirts

A workman cleaning an outskirt house in Dubbe found a half guinea coin of George II dated 1747 over 110 years old. The piece is well preserved with legible inscription and no noticeable damage.

Dubbe George II

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