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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
5
The case centers on alleged unskillful medical treatment received by a patient in Sydney during 1907. The plaintiff described prolonged pain, repeated consultations, and prescriptions leading to extended illness and financial strain, while testimony questioned the doctors’ identities and records. A key issue was whether the practitioners named Dr. Wallace and Dr. Samuel Wallace were the same person and whether medical actions met standard care.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Dr. Richard Wallace of Preeman and Wallace, present when first visiting, with mentions of August 1904 and an August starting point. The speaker notes Wallace’s activity tied to newspaper advertising and an advertising account for the firm of Preeman and Wallace.
Sir Joseph Carruthers arrived in Melbourne from London aboard the steamer, reporting good health and planning to work. He discussed past government reports on exhibitors and noted disputes between Exhibition authorities and the Daily Mail buildings, aiming to ease tensions and support Australian development.
The closing quotes in London show active demand for copper and coal shares with notable buyers in Melbourne and Adelaide. In Charters Towers Moonie Dupdee drew better demand, while gold dredging recoveries and commodity prices featured in Sydney and Melbourne listings.
At Homebush stock sale a total of 30857 sheep and lambs were offered by 67 consignors with 36287 dreen listed for sale. The market showed dull competition and lower values though prime and high quality lines remained in demand, while cattle yarded around 108 head. Prime merino wether prices ranged high, with other classes varying as buyers from Melbourne operated for quality lines. Lamb supply was strong though overall values softened from Thursday last.
In the Stacy Divorce case Mrs Florente Hodson formerly Heir petitions for divorce from Christopher Aden. They wed in Sydney under Anglican rites, later living with her mother. Aden allegedly took a lover, left for four weeks, denied fault, and refused to support. Hodson pursued divorce, a decree was granted and soon to be absolute. Hodson was attacked on her way home from court. Active case dated March 7 shows proceedings in George Street.
Florence Lillian Copping formerly Barcham seeks dissolution of marriage to Albert Frederick Copping known as George Copping claiming frequent imprisonment for crime over the past five years and habitual desertion. She states she was with him about ten months and that he left for England and returned with false assurances. Evidence references his 1907 naval divorce, arrests for horse stealing and larceny, and a pending case for money defacement.
Emily Wall formerly Akins petitioned for a divorce from John William Wail on grounds of adultery. They married in December 100. Wall had worked as a barman and later a carter. She described seeing him with another woman, followed him to a hospital, and later found him at a North Sydney home with another man and child. He left and did not return. A decree nisi was granted after about six months.
Tenders opened by the Public Works Board cover police station erection at Ulmbl and other school repairs in Campnrdown. Lowest bids include Mizeations £71, Yea repairs, and Parramatta telegraph office refurbishments with five bids. Multiple sites near Narranders Murrumbidgee canal and Kiama report lowest offers, while several projects await final tabulation and reporting.
The trial details an overdraft dispute involving John H. Millett of Spi ney London and the Pearson case. Testimony covers altered cheques, alleged guilt, and Pearson's business history from 1906 to 1908 with loans, stock values, and bank dishonors. The plaintiff, Joseph Pearson, frames a long-running business evolution ending with substantial banking charges.
Rail way Commissioners press for reform at Darling Harbor to aid carters and goods handlers. Recent talks between unions and authorities yield plans for more staff at the goods shed, with merchants noting better operations and earlier departures for shipments. A Trades Hall union meeting will place the full position before members.
Postponed Strathfield matches and interdistrict play feature as Strathfield 1 defeats Wayfield 44 games to 20. Reports cover doubles results, player form, and upcoming matches with Strathfield, Wayfield, and others. Notices on interdistrict reform proposals, Victorian and New South Wales trials, and a Leichhardt tennis day include match scores and participant names.
Fire swept the railway refreshment rooms leased by Mr. Smith at Byron Bay around 1 am Monday. The blaze was checked before spreading to the wooden structure. water damage totals about 230. Had the fire not been discovered, the entire railway premises could have been burnt. One person slept on the premises and the property is to be inspected after the incident.
Fragmentary OCR reports delayed shipments and passenger arrivals on September 11. Names appearing include John Williams and Lalante Perch, with scattered references to interstate and coastal ports and associated cases or operations.
The Sydney sale sporting event at QT suffered a poor turnout with disrupted racing. Notable races included QUALIPERD WELTER and FLYING SIANTICAT, while incidents occurred including a rider concussion and a fatality linked to inquiries sapenet.
Serviceable rains were reported in Orange and nearby towns after a unsettled pattern. Forecasters warned of lingering showers through the week with variable temperatures and potential flood risks along low-lying districts.
The Kensington trials crown Last Dawn Pearl Powder over Gord Cadnonemes Daahin Follow with Of Colors Y beat Lord Leming Coinie. Warironan Calfia More Tinn Kilwhae, Alie Allog over Pint Brive. Weatlng Wing sceivhl a forte. White Diamroad Bravajde Proinsula Hiretio defeats Jewel Rox Mimosa E(k )bule. Dewar Consolation Stakes sees Lon Cannongate over Last Down. Warriors over Filmeds. First Princ by Army Nar Bye. Bravelde Peniascia over dewer Tink. The Kensington Novice features Whewour over Later On. Breakaway over Ted Nabil. Ostord Kol over Minorca. Water Giast over Riptier. Yyonte over Pregg Smith. Magn Pepey Starks round one results include Tamworth over Briliivns. Bride's Veil over Bold Chief. Wolgan byes.
Sporting items cover a spring meeting and football honors at Goulburn with medals to Mborn Grooms L. Water and a double premiership by St. Packet's College over Waratahs and King's College by 13 points. Racing news records Kensington Mackintosh stewards suspensions for careless riding and jockey regulations, plus notes on training and upcoming events.
The second of the day’s inspection by the Railway Commissioners at Leigh Park attracted a crowd. They boarded the engine numbered 24 to view it up close, with several stops for demonstrations and to carry out testing purposes.
Mr Tin Kendal of Ride on a rifle shot fame died at the Dewens Costage Hospital after a long illness. Kendal, longtime member of the Joost Cigiluna Tit Club and former secretary of the De SSortholm Kine Ammociation, was well known province wide. Members of the local Civilia Sine Clan followed his hearse to the cemetery, with the ceremony led by the HS Consul. His passing comes as the Victoria reluru number 1ft in Sydney am Li.
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