"I, ALBERT ABRAHAM CHURCHWARD, formerly of Maryborough, but at present of Miva, do hereby give notice that I will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted in my name without my written authority."

[Maryborough Chronicle dated 24 September, 1917]
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WIFE'S CLAIM FAILS
Before Mr Jas. Bracewell, P.M., in the Summons Court yesterday morning, Alice Julia Churchward proceeded against her husband, Albert Churchward, for alleged desertion. The complaint was unrepresented by counsel, but Mr Geo. McGhie appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty.
The parties are middle-aged people, and the evidence was confined to their respective versions of the conditions of their married existence, principally at Boonooroo. The complainant stated that the defendant had ill-treated her, and had spoken in offensive terms concerning her and members of her family. She had been previously married, and during that time had had eight children.

Defendant denied the charge of ill-treating his wife, but admitted that he had made use of strong language towards her, under provocation. He complained that she got about the house at all hours of the night, and about two or three o'clock in the morning, had been in the habit of bringing him a cup of tea, telling him that it was time to get up. She had not prepared his meals regularly, sometimes getting the evening meal ready at six o'clock in the morning. He was prepared to take her back home, however, if she was willing to go.

The P.M. said that in the circumstances, he could make no order, and suggested to complainant to return to her husband.

Complainant: "I'll never go back to him. I've got a day's work waiting for me now."

[Maryborough Chronicle dated Wednesday, October 10, 1923]
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