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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
8
Divorce Court Declares Decree After Desertion
Abraham Haye, a Carter, applied for divorce from Aully Maud Heys, formerly Dunk, on grounds of desertion after she did not return. The court noted service evidence and a certificate of compliance, granting a decree nisi with terms for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Rehburner Haye
Carter
Jualien Simpson
Aully
Maud Heys
Coyle
Moats
F Gannon
The Pitt Case Divorce Piqué over Deprivation Assets
The hearing concerns the divorce between Liovel Lilory Pict and Berths Qidaes Pict formerly Neumann. The proceedings mention a proposed deed of separation, alleged liens, and a July 9 1802 date. The petitioners seek spousal and child support terms including weekly sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berths Qidaes Pict
Neumann
Liovel Lilory Pict
Macansh
Fem
Wisber and
Macenah
Edwarden Pelitioner
Declan
Lady and Dogcart breakup over long marriage strain
Florence Lewise Dargin seeks dissolution from Barry Hughes Dargin after years of separation and marital strain. She cites frequent drunkenness and infidelity with a dogcart companion, noting the couple’s separation since 1905 and her attempts to forgive before finalizing the divorce.
Another Man's Daughter Divorce Decree Details
The case centers on Jexhce Amelia Hall formerly Barnes petitioning for dissolution of marriage with Honey Lashy Hall on grounds of desertion and non-support. Proceedings reference a November 1897 marriage, interim separation, and a January 100K date with husband living apart. Judge Fraser grants decree nisi with returnable motions in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Hall
Barnes
Gatheret
Cappnel
Ely
Selling Prices of Coal in Newcastle Meeting
The Colliers Proprietors' Association met to decide coal prices for the next year. The chairman and secretary withheld details, but reports suggest owners favor keeping prices unchanged or reducing them to spur trade. The session also touched on delays in the Teralba district hearings affecting miners returning to Newcastle.
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Newcastle
Colliers Proprietors’ Association
Shaiman
Trabies
ANOTHER JAPANESE CAPTAIN COMING TO SYDNEY
A distorted telegram notes Captain Homans as a prominent Japanese mariner at Nu K employing. The Yawate Barn sailed from Port Darwin Thursday for Sydney and Melbourne with cargo and bags, while the Tokobamm MS Yuwste Mara departed Thursday Inland and is due at Port Jackson Wednesday.
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Sydney
Mezsrs
Burns
PRD
Nd Company
Homans
Lesmer Yawsia Maronite
Orine
Sektat
Japanees Mariner
Nu K
Yawate
Port Darwin
Torsday
Townsville
Firiabane
Melbourne
Taumworty Hospital
Additoneo
Auction at Detling Harbor Railway Depot Gains Odd Bequest
A mixed property sale at Detling Harbor Railway Depot drew a large crowd despite rain. Items included clothing, bedding, furniture, umbrellas, and odds and ends with strong bids from locals and a few familiar bidders. the sale finished with 377 lots sold under auctioneer Bardaler with “Bull” and others in attendance.
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Carstone
Detling Harbor
New South Wales
Sean
Chan Bardaly
Stiis
Bill
Garduley
Cole
Eigit
Clais
Apd
H Ueburst
Ermeone
Donne
Government astronomer appointment process outlined
Government official statements describe inviting applications for the position of Government Astronomer, with a special board to review submissions. Details on the receipt deadline and selection date remain unclear, while unrelated notes mention inspector general duties and travel allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenvhas
Hogue
Alleged Conspiracy Case at Contract Police Court
At North Sydney the defendants Norquay Waterhouse and others faced charges of conspiring between January 1908 and May 1908 to defraud Mrs White by falsely claiming brickwork was delivered and paid for at Beulah Flats Beulah Flats brickwork contract details and witness testimonies were presented with multiple local figures and firms involved, including Waterhouse Norquay and Collins. The case advanced with Norquay remanded and evidence to be given at the next Darlinghurst sittings.
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Contract
Conatinan
Alesandsi
Waterhouse
Norquay
White
Laren
Beulah Sista
Ube Tarhor
Milson
Pols
Kleribin Point
Mrr
G. Martin
M‘laucajaw
Murray
Rofl Davien
B. Abi Wall
Waterpointe
Yhia
Leving
Shay Hia
Mr. Leven
Norte
Sydney Court
Levion
Cris
Darlinghurst
Abigail
Jean Parkingdo
Messrs
M'Laughlan
Mra_ White
Alfred ‘Waterhouse
Carter
Burton
Gallaher
Beulah Flats
Collins
Abbeal
DIA
Mr. Martin
Garstiona
Martin
Ablesi
Marin
Collins Fardhs
Dwrer
Hincart
Beco
Dever
Dwyer
Ablgail
Colting
Herbert George Lancety
Hi Torch
Sydney Brick and Tile Company
Startin
Charles Thomas Pearce
Dwyer- Dwyer
Sydney Wool Sales Reveal Brisk Trade at Bridge Street
Local wool sales drew a good attendance at the Bridge Street exchange, with five catalogues covering 7453 bales. Buyers, including European representatives, competed for good class wools though faulty lots issued clearer prices, and top rates reached about 10 1/2d for selected lots titled Thornleigh. Continuous clearing was achieved on better grades while lower qualities stayed irregular in price.
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Bridge-street
Fabritz. Mosers
John Bridge and Company. Limited
Muport
Hale
Thornleigh
Melbourne Coroner investigates infant death amid concealment charges
A Sydney man Osborne and Mary Ann Carswell face charges of concealing births after a baby was found in a basket with a brick, carried by a man and woman seen near Lady Macquarie Chair. The coroner heard a post mortem found death by smothering. Carswell and Osborne were remanded for further hearing as witnesses testified.
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Brooke
2Rarat
Conaretas
Ems
Ae Gove
Lady Macquarie
Mary Ann Carswell
Bruce Cabaoe
Waleed
Tumre
Willnxs
Uin Morgue
Osborne
Buert
Mary Ann Car
Liverpool
Sydney
Oster
Palmer
Carseel
Carswell
Oshoris Sare
Cain
Water
Coun
Orb
Burglary at Newcastle Stirs Police Theories
Newcastle, Wednesday. Burglary at the Earp Brothers merchants offices on Bood Street. A child, alleged to have operated the scene, forced drawers open and tore papers. No money was lost as safes appeared untouched and takings were already banked yesterday.
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Newcastle
Earp Brothers
Bood-street
The Boot Merchants Slander Case Proceeds in Banco Court
The trial of a slander action by bootmaker against Gavin, Foison and Comin continued in Banco Court. Key witness questions focused on cash book fraud, alleged crook transactions, and communications with Cardwell and Perkins. The cross examination probed why certain entries showed no genuine transactions and whether witnesses heard remarks about listening in on a telephone.
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Banco Court
Brousne
Trirson
Axsipat
Gavin Foison
Comin
Digium
Cardwell
Abd Hey
Norman Sud
Rogers
Nonong
Rola
Campbell
Redfern
Watson
Cartwell
Wargon
Mt Bip
Public Holidays Gazetteed Across Districts and Dates
Public holidays were gazetted in the afternoon listing several districts and dates. Districts include Bu soark Moxma Tecora and Barmedaman with September 2. Casing Kiama Berry Nowra Camiex October 7 and Oanmahn October 14 are noted. The Towns of Country Journal reports a harvest event on the Cimenes River near Kitareez Darling Downs.
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Busoark
Moxma
Tecora
Barmedaman
Thorsday
Seplacber
Berriean
Corow Leber
Casing
Kiama
Berry
Nowra
Camiex
Bellinnen Brire
Diatrict O F Oanmahn
Joertal
Sunday Concerts Labor and the Church at Evangelical Council
At the Evangelical Council meeting a Sydney Labor Council deputation report requested amendments to law so Sunday charges for admission are not levied and to ensure equal administration of the law. The council agreed to seek cooperation, invite Labor Council speakers to the next meeting, and discuss Saturday half-holiday and related observance matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Council
Sydney Labor Council
Evanerlicsl Council
J. P. Cochran
Evanceival Council
Premion
Sydney
Apeakers
Labor
Inquest Opens On Worker Killed At Railway Workshops
Coroner Mr Adrian Aating Clie opened an inquest into the death of James Button, 6, a resident of Mounsied, killed at the Railway Workshops in Eversign. He was crushed between a truck and a door while near the blacksmiths shop entrance. Laborer John Hood, found near the scene, died as a result. Verdict returned: accidental.
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Adrian
Aating Clie
Jacsos Buttom
Mounsied
Adi Meld
Jasan
Uruk
Sutton
Joh Hood
Share Market Signals Mixed Cables From London and Australia
Private cables report mixed London quotes with copper and tin futures in Sydney and Melbourne. Blocks of shares including Broken Hill, Zinc Corporation, Mount Elliot, and Copper firms show varied activity as traders anticipate a robust next crop and steady demand.
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London
Turaday
Brokenshill Lough
Zinc Corporation
Ordinary
Gu FA
Divi
Prefersnes
Sar’ Novis Broken Hill
Mount Elliot Muyer Ta Sd
Chilingon (Cou
Sa Ot
Mongaun
Sydney
Mt Copper
Mount David
Uunkee Tobe & Brisk Inquiry
Ani
Australia
Haegh
Bank of N
Occidental
Upien
Australie
Bellamy
Tields Haven Ceniray
Con
Gilmore
Ec Tadays
Vulcan
Harden Central
Aales
Aftar
Howard Smith
Ordioney
North Coast
Ricath
Wellsend Goel
Broken Hill
Mort David
Sefi
Farien Pentist
Sperospain
New Brillant Freehold
M.S
Ronnie Dundes
Tooth and Company
Monnet Mellog
Chaffer
Bydmoy Ferries
Santient
Eroved
Queen Ceom ‘Reet
Iif
Harden Exnteay Yeon
Broken Hill Southera
Satna
Evdee
Bendyteme Tievstopment
Triceraph
Chefvor
Valcan Tin
Bulphide Corporation
Mungans
South Brecks
Compulsory Military Training Debate at Coffs Harbour
A meeting at Coffs Harbour last night stressed the value of compulsory military training for home defense and preparedness. The discussion praised Allied naval strengths and warned against German expansion, urging authorities to support compulsory training amid calls for patriotism and national security.
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Coffs Harbor
W. MM. Mughes
Britain
Zaha Meertond
Little Coogee Urges Public Vote on New School Site
A petition signed by over 90 residents and parents of children under eight seeks public election to establish a new school at Little Coogee. The act aims to allow younger pupils to attend locally while older students travel elsewhere. The minister promised careful consideration and to pursue a suitable site, noting metropolitan and rural needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bh. T Bory
M.L
Waverley
Bogie
Ogi
Mr. Biorey
Freeman and Wallace case details emerge
The Freeman and Wallace case features Judge Cohen ruling on the defendant amid a series of legal actions. The article notes a federal transport and communications issue tied to a ban, with Postmaster General under pressure from various quarters to lift the embargo. The prohibition stands as appeals continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melhourne
Cohen
Kremmen
Waller
Bnermagier-General
Maugh Stoung
Jmedical
Young Intlers
Prohivision
Stealing Daffodils At Eachgrove Prosecutions Continued
At the Balmain Piles Court this morning Ron Ach Priehardhure, secretary of the Birchcrave Reserve Unsters, prosecuted George Byrnes and Samuel Dubbo for thefts from the reserve. The caretaker testified seeing a defendant over the fence the same date. Trustees had no design to prosecute but sought a deterrent sentence. Each defendant faced fines and costs totaling several pounds, seven days to pay.
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Balmain Piles Court
Ron Ach Priehardhure
Birchcrave Reserve
Unsters
Ima Youhs
Namies George Byrnes
Samuel Dubbo
Sivaline Finers
Mim
Carstaker
al Blooman
Phabardige
Sporting Items From The Racing and Rugby World
The text outlines horse racing prospects at Ascot with mares from Larrax Lake to Grafon Melater and Flavus owned by Mr B J Lac. It lists Dees selected for a SC. Aenatca maiden race on October 17 with riders Bullen Lawson Farrell Collins Renoult Osborn and Smith. Training runs for Borony Harriers from Sir Joseph Banks Grounds. Notes on rugby union figures and a long history with ties to Hulburet Cab and the Western Rugby Football Union. Also mentions Artial and XantBippwe arriving from Newcastle to race in forthcoming Hampton stakes and Granville Stakes events.
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Henry Sain
Ascot
Rinkll
Mulove
Larrax Lake
Archviad
Grafon
Melater
B.J. Lae
Dees
Bhy
SC. Aenatca
P- Bullen
Wom
A. Lawson
Sepanard
Farrell
Awe
Collins
P Renoult
Osborn
New Zealint
Sutper
Gertielpationg
Union
Anirit
Vesper Bell
Newcastle
Isda
J. Watson
Hampton
Granville
Printing Industry Confusion In Early Trade Notices
In a fragmentary 19th century miscellany the printing trades and bindery crafts are sketched with references to workers, unions, and industrial context. The text notes apprentices, craft guilds, and nascent labor concerns within a broader mosaic of printers and binders.
Missing Diamonds and a Fateful Night Crime Tale
A confused OCR fragment hints at a theft or diamond disappearance with a distressed narrator and a police search. Mentions a character named Sr Aglaia and a police investigation at InP Petipa, with a tense motive linked to marriage and a warning of danger. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seouvid
Sr Aglaia Allel Ly Pee Fuanip Degaelig
Lin Harper Cyte Pevelag
Huh
Ali Simi
Inp
Petipa Police
Sali
Foul play suspected in unclear wartime incident
A garbled report describes a suspected foul play event with fragmented names and details. The readable text mentions possible injuries or fatalities and references to dates and locations, but key facts remain obscured by damage.
Fragmented OCR Weather Notes and Names in a Faded Page
A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered place and organism names with no clear story. It mentions rain, Bowie, and several misread terms, offering little coherent context or dates. The readable items are mostly disjointed proper nouns and fragments without a central event.
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