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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
5
The court hears allegations of negligence and misrepresentation in a medical partnership case. plaintiffs claim Freeman and Wallace used names to attract patients while Wallace may not have admitted active involvement. Evidence discusses partnership law, client damages, and alleged cruel deceptive practices by the Freeman Institute.
The court heard a dispute over a medical treatment offer by Dr. Wallace and others to a young man in Sydney. Questions arose whether the patient followed instructions and if the remedy would be prolonged or effective, with the judge pausing the address for further jury guidance tomorrow.
Edith Schuler formerly Kirkham sought a divorce from Gustus Schuler on grounds of desertion drunkenness and cruelty over three years. The court questioned the desertion claim and dismissed the petition noting the case failed to prove the grounds.
Justice Simpson reserved on dissolution but granted judicial separation to William Alfred Burge due to three years plus desertion by Mario Burge. The court noted unreasonable delay by the petitioner and considered divorce law norms before issuing the decree for judicial separation.
In Sydney District Court Judge Rogers presided over a case where George Florian claimed 200 pounds from the Municipal Council of St. Peters for injuries from being thrown from his bicycle on April 25, alleging council negligence in maintaining a public thoroughfare. The jury found for the plaintiff and awarded 200 pounds. Upon defense counsel request, the judge stayed proceedings under the usual conditions.
A witness testifies about financial troubles after February 11, including failed credit, unpaid bills, and a denied overdraft with Gavin Gibson and Company. The trial explores Cardwell Campbell aliases and forged ledger entries tied to Campbell’s leather transactions and the Gavin Gibson shop in Redfern.
Lord, a well known district figure, accidentally shot himself in the stomach with a spearfire rifle on Saturday and died last night. The incident occurred in the Grentell area with Frank Lloyd reporting.
A lawsuit over the loss of goods and luggage from the steamer Bega, wrecked near Tathra on April 6, proceeded in the Sydney District Court. Plaintiff William Walter Brattilne seeks 400 pounds claiming the ship failed to safely convey items from Tathra to Sydney, while the defense cites Act of God and exceptions for seaworthiness and negligence.
Three executors named in the will of Martin Frendenstein of Rockleeal graze estate, dated May 5 105, appointed Adolph Henry Frendenstein and Caspar George Frendenstein as executors. Real estate at Rockleeal and Martindale passes to Adolph Henry with £100 annual annuity to widow Jane Frendenstein. Caspar George Frendenstein to receive Martindale estate on condition of payments to other heirs including Martin Frendenstein, Mary Jane Frendenstein, Bertha Chew, Lavinia Wray, Catherine Fowler and other legatees. Public school teacher Nevertire and Burrangone Hospital benefit. Estate value sworn at £23,294 12s 6d with most assets in land.
Federal Premier Mr Deakin met with Sir Joseph Carruthers Sir John Hay Mr T Horney and Dr Arthur M L A in Melbourne to discuss immigration matters and related Commonwealth State issues. Carruthers shared Franco British exhibit insights and strategies affecting immigration and Commonwealth representation in London. The discussions focused on questions linked to immigration rather than other topics.
Defective fittings caused a gas explosion in the dispensary at rear of Mr. R Hale chemist and druggists shop at 51 Botany road Waterloo. A small fire due to wool work and chemicals was contained by Hale using water buckets. he suffered burns to hands arms and legs.
Fremantle dispatch notes Miss Hope Mayne, famed in England South Africa and Australia, traveling from London aboard the Britannia to Sydney to wed a Navy lieutenant appointed to HM Pro Metheus from the cruiser Encounter. She is daughter of Alex Mayne former manager for Robert Brough and has appeared in Sydney in light comedy.
Weather notes warn of cold showers today with westerly winds. Farmers advertise Victor rain coats in dark grey with prices from 25 to 70 shillings, driving coats with capes, light shower macintoshes at 15/6, umbrellas from 3/11 to 12/6, and leggings for riding or motoring priced 4/6 to 7/6.
A garbled ad style note lists Farmer & Company Sydney with Mr E M Bowmas of Wargundy Stri pe. It references items for winter or summer wear and mentions a show at the Sydney Show with cattle and crops context.
In Water Police Court this morning seaman Patelckh King aged 2 faced charges for wounding James Edward King with a knife on September 18. The porter prosecutor sought remand to September 18 as the accuser remains in hospital with severe head wounds. Authorities believe the ship Pelorra visited by Kernan and crew sparked the dispute.
Private cables report London spot road closing at £15 6d a ton with copper at £60 17s 6d, down amid mixed London and Adelaide and Melbourne sales. The day notes firmer Sydney openings in some assets, but copper remains soft with Charters Towers stock still sought, and various banks and mines by name showing varied bids and sells.
Warrimno 32 tons under Captain Macheth arrives from Waullingun and Nee Fealend ports. Union Company agents record departures for Turents River Tathrafs Evfen Nymbolda f(e). Vessels Toleijbaroe Kakapo Westralia head to Macleay Fiver Hobart Newentitle.
Sub inspector Spence sought a summons from the Waver Police Court to show cause why obscene publications seized under a special warrant in Crownestreet should not be destroyed. The magistrate granted the summons returnable in seven days.
At Water Police Court on June 9 Constable Peter Hugh was fined by Mr Barnes S.M. £205 and costs for assaulting Gordon Horrigan. In Darlinhurst Sessions this morning Judges Backhource upheld the conviction after additional evidence and dismissed the appeal, confirming the conviction with £3 in costs against the appellant.
The monthly rifle competition at the Peas rithivillan event produced several top placements. Winners included C. 3. Gilera with high marks, Dostey and Gly & Sheep also scoring well, while A. Root and MT Peace posted notable scores in the senior and junior divisions.
Friends report Me. 1 Witloheerk injured in an Aero incident while riding a Powlay wheetrh. The medical attendant says recovery expected, with Will Be able to ret abhor ing Sov deve. Kingsley and Terk involved in termone eerdtiohe for the Asow Firing Handle eat.
The fragment describes a billiards event with players including Mr J Betheld, current champion, and Mr A Tricks, champion of Vevoria. It mentions a team from Motsourae and an evening match, but the sentences are incomplete and unclear.
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