Divorce Notice The Advertiser 27 April 1927 The Chief Justice (Sir George Murray), Mr. Justice Napier and Mr. Justice Richards sat in the Full Court yesterday and made absolute the decree nisi formerly granted in the following case: Vera May Farrell against Christopher Augustus Farrell. Custody of the child or children were granted to the petitioners.
FERGUSON Hugh
South Australian Register 28 June 1887 CORONER'S INQUEST. DEATH OF DR. HUGH FERGUSON. On Sunday afternoon the inquest was opened. by the City Coroner (Mr. T. Ward, J. P. ) at the Pier Hotel, Glenelg. Mr. W. R. Wigley was chosen foreman of the Jury and Mr. W. F. Stock watched the case on behalf of Mrs. Ferguson. The only evidence taken was that of George Bessant Mallam, surgeon, practising at Glenelg, who deposed that he had been in partnership with him until May 1. Was about to leave Glenelg. Was leaving deceased on friendly terms. Saw him last alive on Saturday morning at about 9.15, and last spoke to him on Thursday, June 23. He then seemed to be in good health and spirits. Mrs. Murray (Mrs. Ferguson's sister) called witness on Saturday night, and informed him that Dr. Ferguson, was ill. Went to Dr. Ferguson's house and into the consulting-room and found Dr. Ferguson lying dead on his back on the couch, Mrs. Ferguson was with him. On a chair by the couch was an ordinary measure glass, empty, Smelt the glass and found that there was an odour of prussic acid about it. Then attended to Mrs. Ferguson. About ten minutes afterwards Dr. Dunlop arrived. Returned to the consulting-room with Dr. Dunlop. Then went into the surgery and found an ounce bottle that had contained hydrocyanic acid, empty, and standing on the counter apart from the other bottles. Locked the consulting-room door. Had not noticed anything strange about the manner of the deceased lately. Thought that some time ago deceased had a great deal on his mind in the way of speculations. Lately, however, he had been in excellent spirits. Deceased came to him on Thursday to negotiate about the purchase of his (witness's) horse, and then he seemed to be in good health and spirits. By the foreman — The cork was in the bottle, and contained the poison. An analysis of the stomach would show signs of prussic acid twenty-four hours after it was taken. Never struck him that deceased was suffering from heart disease. By Mr. Stock— Did not know what the effect of prussic acid was on the pupil of tbe human eye. Could tell the effect on that of an animal. Theoretically believed that it dilated the pupil. When he saw the corpse thought that life had been only extinct a few minutes. Took about forty seconds to walk from his house to Dr. Ferguson's. Mrs. Murray had told witness that Dr. Ferguson was alive when she left the house. Was in bed when Mrs. Murray called, and immediately went with her to deceased's house. His face did not present any unusual appearance, nor was there any perspiration visible. Deceased was in the habit of making up his own prescriptions. Hydrocyanic acid was frequently used in dispensing. Had not seen any other empty bottles about which had contained the acid. It would not have been unusual for deceased to have been using the acid, but it would have been so to have left the bottle on the counter. Found deceased lying peacefully on his back, his right hand being clasped in his wife's. Was aware that one arm was not under his head. His left arm was lying between the body and the wall, and the hand was lying on the left thigh. Such a position was likely to be that of a person who had taken hydrocyanic acid. The effect of the acid was not instantaneous. Had deceased taken it while standing- he would not necessarily have fallen. By the foreman— The collar of deceased shirt was not unbuttoned. Would have thought that deceased would have been convulsed after taking hydrocyanic acid. The body did not show any signs of convulsions. Deceased appeared to have died most tranquilly. By the Jurors — Did not try to detect any odour of hydrdcyanfo acid about the body of the deceased. Did not see any empty bottles in proximity to the hydrocyanic acid bottle. Did not see a bottle near the empty one with a label on it intimating that the contents were used for inducing sleep. During the term of their partnership they had always been on the most friendly terms. That friendship had continued up till last Thursday, the last time he had spoken to deceased. Had looked upon deceased as an impulsive and impetuous man. Should not have thought, judging from his temperament, that deceased was an unlikely man to commit suicide. The in quest was then adjourned until Wednesday, at 3 o'clock. After the inquest was adjourned a bottle containing chloral was found under the couch upon which the late Dr. Ferguson was found dead on Saturday night. This fact points to the supposition that the lamented doctor took an overdose in trying to induce sleep. Dr. Poulton has made a post-mortem examination of the body, and we understand from him that he found several of the digestive organs out of order. - Under these circumstances it is understood that an ordinary dose of chloral, which the doctor was in the habit of using for inducing sleep, would be likely to cause death.
FIKARAS Michael
_Police Court Notice Port Lincoln Times 11th Janaury 1940 Michael Fikaras, of Thevenard, fisherman (before Messrs J.T. Mason and S.A. Juniper, J's.P.) was charged with having taken fish for the purpose of sale with an illegal device known as a long line, contrary to the Fisheries Act. Defendant pleaded guilty. M.C. Williams who prosecuted, informed the court that the defendant had been observed by Constable Clark and Inspector Provis using the long line near Thevenard. When he came ashore with two large snapper, he was questioned by the officers, and admitted having caught them on a long line. A search was made and a long line of considerable length with 120 hooks on it was found and confiscated by the officers. The court intimated that they took a serious view of illegal devices being used in the fishing industry, and fined him £10 (reduced to £5), with 10/- costs, in default 14 days' imprisonment. One month was allowed to pay. The defendant was warned that if he came before the court again on a similar charge his licence would be cancelled.
FIX Hilda Marriott & Carl Frederick William
Divorce Notice The Advertiser 2 March 1932 Mr Justice Piper, in the Divorce Court yesterday, granted orders nisi in the following case: Hilda Marriott Fix, of Bagot street, West Thebarton (plaintiff) and Carl Frederick William Fix, on the ground of misconduct.
FORD Leslie James & Dorice Evelyn
Divorce Notice The Advertiser 6 November 1931 Mr. Justice Richards in the civil court yesterday, granted orders nisi for divorce in the following case: Leslie James Ford against Dorice Evelyn Ford on the ground of the misconduct of Mrs Ford. Mr. F.G. Hicks appeared for the plaintiff.
FOREMAN Clifford Jack & Elizabeth Georgina
Divorce Notice The Advertiser 7 September 1933 In the Civil Court yesterday Mr Justice Richards granted a decree nisi for divorce in the following case: Clifford Jack Foreman, of Roseworthy, against Elizabeth Georgina Foreman, of North Adelaide, on the ground of desertion. Mr. C.J. Philcox appeared for Foreman