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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
5
The Melbourne court case details a divorce petition involving Mrs Callaghan and her husband. Evidence cites recurrent drunken behavior, boarding-house conflicts, and custody concerns. witness testimonies describe temper, quarrels, and property disputes as the marriage deteriorated amid financial and social pressures. The proceeding references the husband’s alleged religious duties and a contested separation with possible financial arrangements.
In the Industrial Court Unit Mr J Hi Catts secretary of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association sought a wages board for permanent way and tramway workers under the Chief Railway Commissioner J S Cargill. The judge suggested a board for tramway and permanent way employees, with nominations to be submitted later. Separately, unions including the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association and allied bodies met at the Sydney Trades Hall to discuss forming a grand united council to back workers in disputes with the Commissioners and to present a coordinated grievance front for the entire railway and tramway service of the state.
Albert Jobson of Murray's Flat went riding on Saturday and did not return. A search party found him Sunday noon unconscious near a water hole with a fractured skull. He briefly revived before stating the horse struck a fence and a rail hit him. He died last night at Goulburn Hospital. He was a married man with two children.
A deputation from several suburban municipalities met the Chief Commissioner for Railways in the afternoon requesting season tram tickets similar to those offered by the City of Sydney. The Commissioner declined broad ticket issuance but indicated possible approval for a limited allocation.
A Sydney Chamber of Commerce deputation to the Ralney Commissioners presses for a revised north west timetable. The talks address mail dispatch, early departures, and the impact on bankers and businesses, with officials defending changes as improving state service despite local disruption.
The hearing concluded in the No 3 Jury Court before Mr Justice Pring and a jury. Caroline M Keown sued the Chief Railway Commissioner for £1000 as compensation for injuries from an Easter Monday tram accident at Bondi. The jury found verdict for the plaintiff, awarding £400.
A theft occurred at the Gresham Hotel on Druitt Street as Arthur Brows, a guest, stepped out briefly leaving his room unattended. On returning he discovered a portion of gold valued at £33 and some silver had been taken from his belongings.
Late sporting briefs list weights and runners for the Wigiwewget Handicap mile at Hawkesbury. Names include War Bee Love Landless Rhoebes Trajectory Beifry Dowdingstown Guarantee Vents Nlesdus Carnarvan Splice Real Grit Victoria Cross Glade Average Proprieter Trentmom Lancester Rose Mount Froome Yarrabundin Sweet Home Kabibinokka.
Race list from Goulburn shows punt and furlong details with multiple horses and odds. Notable entries include Lady Amherst, Lynden, Playfair, Maltrona, Boree, and Nyora across Turf and Handicap events with varying distances and payouts.
The report lists horses and riders in a packed race program with multiple divisions. Whipper, BouieI, Lady Libel, Auralia, and Blamerstone are named among contenders, with Betting odds given for several entries. The field features numerous stakes and lineups as the meeting progresses, including details on finish order and times.
The NSW team returned from a Queensland tour praising local hospitality. A bowling match showcased strong performances by Mark Gould, Mendoza, and the Gooensland crack. Balmain’s Seait bf Balmain impressed with local form, while the team required additional practice and a few fit players for rebalancing. A presentation to Mr White, hotel manager, marked a pleasant end to the trip.
The report lists varied shares from Gold dredging up to Ovens Valley and Tewksbury Amalgamated, noting demand in North Queensland and Sydney sales. A water-swept search for the Charlie’s missing crew fails to recover the body of Daniel Flaherty, 25, from Darling, while a stretch of market chatter covers several mines, assayers, and companies across Australia.
An extensive weather bulletin describes approaching cold snap with snow and rain across regions. The forecast mentions accumulating snow, driving winds, and potential coastal impacts with warnings and expected temperature drops. Authorities urge preparedness and travel caution amid unsettled conditions.
Continued from peer 4 A. sortierae elven for Ay phulmrtichene acpi fe 34 with interest at 7 per enn bringing the total to £79. Tea Pa. A stay of execution was cancelling, ending questions of law raised by Mr. Ferguson and reserved for determination by the Full Court.
An obituary from Orange notes the death of Mr Joseph Lidster a longtime grazier resident for 85 years. He carried on grazing years and years of service in the community, passing after a long life of work in Orange.
A flood rise in the Murrumbidgee River disrupted operations at the Barren Jack Reservoir near Yass on Monday. Reports indicate thaw-related increases in river flow affected ongoing construction activity and safety measures were emphasized by authorities.
Four windows on Market Street show spring and summer suitings, woollen fabrics, and imported high quality dress goods. Prices range from 75 to 90 shillings, plus fancy vestings and smart trouserings. Expert cutters and supervised workers invite inspection or home delivery.
Fragmentary report details a disturbance at Chatswood drill hall involving Beecham and associates, with mentions of banners, arrests, and court proceedings. It references a public park incident, military information gathering, and a police response led by Mr Bailthens, outlining a tense sequence of events and ensuing legal steps.
A detailed, albeit garbled, note on Homebush stock sale results for sheep. Market proceedings show varying yields from small to prime quality, with lambs in sufficient supply and overall demand aligned with the day’s trade. Prices ranged with several lots and futures discussed amid attentive attendees at the Tasman event. The Temora Butter Factory opening is noted to occur this week.
Fragmentary recap describes a shooting in Centennial Park and a man pawning his watch and chain. The garbled text references a crowd, local figures, and unclear names, with apparent dates and places scattered through a chaotic transcription. Further readable bits mention an event at a palace and a figure named Tyenniet Wires Thr.
The text appears as garbled postal or shipping jargon with partial place names and names obscured. It mentions late shipping, possible dates and locations, but the overall meaning is obscured and no clear event or identities can be confirmed from readable fragments.
A garbled OCR transcript lists numerous names and fragments such as CLASANTO, USAIN, Maceo, Remy, and HAMBOURG along with scattered terms like TIMBER, Fale, JAMBERIES, and BRON. The text appears as a collection of isolated words, partial phrases, and misread labels rather than a coherent news item or notice.
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