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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

2

Rosebery card thrills crowd as racing meets mark records

Laure Las Deen trained by P Nolan inspires hopes after long Rosebery card. Private trials show the jumps pose little bother while six races run in divisions attest strong turnout. Kitty Mery and The Riot lead early trials. Woodeste cautioned by stewards. Elector and Cronulla dominate fourte en hands events. AJC rule change proposals mirror sport economics with higher entrance and registration fees.

Laure P. Nolan Rosebery Thigh Strange Kitty Mery Riot Fearless Gilda Woodeste Bia Sweet Briar Tuat Elector Cronulla Triem Alec Bomm Maneral Rod Hussy W. Neary W. Neary, Was Cancelled. Re-yiirding Husey Abels Hat Hhe Phitsiel Sarefield King Olaf Stoib Pilate Hiss Spermint Eneland Gar- Bine Egypt Warcess Ascot Rolla Fayot Adore Lary Tsoi Lucy Bomw Maj-ag-Ventte Bolfe Disaster Odde Mai-au-ventre Boldie Goulburn Pam Victoria Park Burn Viel Molong Sampson Brass Tristere Bonnie Blink Sopris Statue Ashbrook Volia

Boxing and Wrestling Night at Palace Theatre Ends After Long Programme

A packed Palace Theatre hosted boxing and wrestling Wednesday night with a lengthy program. Boxing results include Read Tas. beating F. Kinghorn on forfeit in the third round, Thackeray Set defeating Phillips on points, and several others decided on points or by towel. In semi finals Cosgrove beat Rosenthal, Page won over Doyle on points, and Read beat Thackeray after rounds. Wrestling semi final results feature A Bish defeating R Bulmer by throws, Beaver and Dargin posting wins, with the show ending after a long program.

Palace Theatre Kinghorn Thackeray Phillips F. Fuxjata F. Mageon Messoo C. Pantlin E. Price Batch Ef. Flower C. Benno R. Munro L. Cox C. Byrne J. HW. Straney J. Cosgrove A. Rosenthal Sy Polms R. Page Uist W. Doyle C. Hnl P. Worrall J. Read W.thackeray Fl. Flower Fal Mb Padmore Padmara TL. Muses Witsohn Byrne Siemi-Pinal A. Bish R. B. Bulmer Wil P. Musarsicts Det FE. Beaver BH. Dargin Schoelder W. Emztha L. Blakely Eee

WMCHT FORAGR Race Result Summary

In a brief readout, a race event lists times and percentages with a 1K distance. The fragment mentions Hogems and a 19.24 time with 22.4 percent territory, indicating a performance snippet from the event. This item preserves the named entity style and sport-era tone despite the truncated OCR.

Read Thackeray Bout Highlights Ring Fatigue

A rough evening card shows Read facing Thackeray with Read fresh and Thackeray worn by previous bouts. The program lists bouts at the Pataca Theatre including Flower v Pitzjohn and Panilin v Read, plus a wrestling display of Hackou Schmidt versus Jos Rogers and a pair of wrestling matches later in the night.

Aries H. Flower Pitzjohn Panilin J. Read Congrove v. Collins Mai Spancar Hackou~schmidt Jos Rogers W. A. Hashont P. Mazarakis HS Dargin W. Smythe

North Sydney Club concludes meuron titles at Lavender Bay

The North Sydney District Swimming Club held final meuron races at Municipal Baths Lavender Bay on Tuesday night. Results include 100y9 Clan Championship won by Solomons with Tarakover and Schwarz second and third, 50yd Consolation Handicap won by Firer with Baxter and Drew placing, and junior events led by T Dibba with Wall and Kerslake also placing.

North Sydney Municipal Baths Lavender Bay Ly Solomons Tarakover M. Schwarz F. Kenneth-Milne B. L. Browne L. Solomons T. Dibba Wall G. Kerslake Sre Baxter R. L. Drew Q. Spedding HL. Pitt A Haynes E. Baxter B. A. Hull En L. Pitt Hme

Leichhardt Baseball Club elects officers at Royal Hotel meeting

The tenth annual meeting of the Leichhardt Baseball Club was held at the Royal Hotel Leichhardt. Elected were Patron Mr C Carmichael MLA president Mr N C Neal vice presidents Messrs T C Bury J Greatorex W J Prargon T Parsonage A Halleton f Barnes J Looney Captain Ellis hon secretary treasurer Mr A J Stephens acting secretary Mr J Kennedy delegates to NSW Baseball Association Messrs A I Stephens and R Kelsey selection names Messrs J Ashdown G Stephens and R Keney general committee Messrs G Walker J Franks T Bury Wilson and Stephens hon auditors O Walker and T Bury.

Leichhardt Royal Hotel C. Carmichael N.C. Neal Newsidenta Messia T. C. Bury J. Greatorex W. J. Prargon A. J. Stephens Ax Allan J. Kennedy N.S.W. Baseball Association A. I Btephens R. Kelsey Namruttrae J. Ashdown G. Stephens R. Keney G. Walker J. Franks T. Bury Wilson Rozelle Pisir Pioneer Hall Rozell Me. C. Thorpe Mr. Mercer M.L.A Alderman Harwood W. Buexste P. Crdsdrlagaras W. Thorpe C. Thorpe W. Surgate P. Garde Curry Fenersi C. Raigent Bbyers L. Howe R. Curry M. Mart Enfllters Messie Paters Ham District Club W. Rasdall Patran Alderman Hordern Pelarsham Carmichasi M.ia Vicce-Prewidentx Trenurar Geo. Walcombe New South Wales Football Association Mrmr Trabeatabe Auf Rasdall Usmeckstion Meee Fdtbasion Rhervey

Night Cycling at Sydney Sports Ground Carnival

Narrow attendance marked the N and W Cyclists Union carnival at Moore Park. H W Thompson initially won the half mile state title but a protest upheld by W S Knox awarded the win to Knox with P E Mutton second. Other events saw G J Chalmers lead the three quarter mile dash, and the half mile handicap won by E A M Gregor with J M Quire and W T Shepperd second and third. J Doherty failed to set motor cycle records but took second in the 1 1/2 mile handicap behind F B Finlay who started 480 yards ahead. Amateur Athletic Association members contesting the one mile race included G J Chalmers and G C Relford.

Sydney Moore Park N.&.w. Cyclists’ Union H.W. Thompson W. S. Knox P. E. Mutton G. ‘Wilson

Ladies at Cricket Exciting Tamworth Narrabri Match

Tamworth and Narrabri ladies played a cricket match before a fair crowd. Narrabri posted 68 with Hulbut retiring on 23 and Keluher 17. Tamworth, replying, ended stumps at 2 for 60, Lane 27 and Malley 22 top-scoring for the home side.

Tamworth Narrabri Miss Lane Misa Hulbut Mite Keluher Min M. Malley

Tram Destination Boards Show Limited Signage

Newtown Council discussed a Railway Commissioner reply to place Newtown on tram cars. Limited car space and single side destination signs hinder broader naming for multiple districts and lines. The commissioner noted many districts could need names, making full compliance impractical.

Newtown Wigindy Abin Brouch Abbotsford Campenlawn Annandale Leichhardt Haberfield Five Dock Drummoyne Man Forest Lodge Roselle Balmain Drushmoyne Gladenville Bridge

National Rising Association council notes prize funding proposal

At a Wednesday council meeting Mr H Mills proposed keeping the annual prize money at last year’s level despite no English team attending. He suggested trimming several watches to add funds to Hutton and Finn, with £165 and £50 allocations. Team matches would be encouraged and first prizes for the King’s and other matches would not be reduced.

National Risin Association N.sw H. 5. Mills

Buckjumpers Show Alters Schedule For Friday Night

The management of the Buckjumpers show announces alterations to the program this evening with a change to meals and timing for Friday night performances.

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Australian rugby tour team selection sparks debate

A letter page discussion argues for England bound rugby selections to include Australian players from Queensland and West Australia rather than a purely New South Wales team. Proponents say a national Australian lineup would boost interest and fairness, while critics warn against harming amateur representation.

Balmain Ersten H. D. Wood Rugby Alon Hagland Quegnsland West Australia Queensland Union Wallan Rugby Queenslanders Drne Wetton England South Welns Queensland Balong New South Wales Union J. L. Warren Wood Header Femarka Nouotry Lonty N.F.W Roylewl Nsw Brisbane Ag Thal Ipie Rick Anteat Ruglieh

Amat er d s v s Professional football debate continues

A long reader letter debate on amateur versus professional football in South Africa and England discusses whether amateurs can field strong teams against professionals. It covers opinions from Trowlandson, Rawlingson, and others, with references to Corinthians and Cape teams, plus notes on rugby as a potential future path.

B. Fes Io Lloggs IE Baly T. S. Raw- Tandsom Cayran I Suh Africa Tam Ao Bard Rowlandsop Selalty Shetlaid United Tatehen Sonaider APA Evry Mayer Tegis

Japan's Merchant Service and Rise of Trade Power

An in-depth look at Japan's mercantile marine growth from isolation to a global shipping power. Traces policy shifts after Perry's visit, government support, vessel building, and the expansion of routes to Europe, America, and Asia, highlighting the surge to 1.5 million tons of shipping and growing private yards.

Japan Ame Denten Furvjen Sinele Anil Juputr Europe Kalso Ruiaha Nret Uapanesa Vonarte Shanghai Fytsin Whaisaynere KaishaiPive Diamonds Shippinx Company War Engin Taihoi Alrippine Company Uhe Company Mitaubisti Kainbs Niveos Yusen Kalsba Java Tnase Waa Neleran Surrey Lea Hawaii Australis Shigame Aneron Aubeitler China Manchuria Vlndivostock Onm Sérvica Bothoy Nippor-Yosen Kalahassiab Londos Antwerp Hongkong Singapore Colombo Suez Marehlien San Francisco Washington State Yokohamua Brisbane Sydney Janan Baw Mercantile Marine Japaneae Mercantile Marine

Salvation Army Harborage Meeting Details Revealed

A chaotic OCR fragment outlines Salvation Army proceedings at North Sidney with names and roles, including Mr Quinong and Percy A Temple. It references leadership, meetings, discipline, and charitable work in a military style setting, noting statements by officers and plans for future events and assemblies.

Wits Inlet Peiite Pour North Sidney Pigott Ibeere Quinong Fate Mt Tha Rayebt Aertenlesers Fisine Eoinrtajxmenta van Weburek Kalehl Percy A. Temple Raight Kemlehe Reyes Polieicum Baer Ee Underaedt Inc

BUTT RUMFORD CHARITY CONCERT IN BUDY SETS FUND AID

The Lord Mayor of Sydney Alderman Hughrot, in partnership with Mina Clare Butt, announced a charity concert at the Town Hall on March 23 to raise funds for hospitals and charitable care. Receipts totaled £606 10s 6d with £72 pounds in expenses, funds to be distributed to numerous institutes including Sydney Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, and Randwick Asylum, among others. The list includes St Vincent’s Hospital, Carrak House, Women’s Memorial, and the Institute for the Deaf and Blind, with allocations across many NSW charities.

Bydney Alderson Hughrottus Mina Clare Butt Kennerey ‘Rammell Chem Pyeney Hoapital Prince Altert Worpttal Bt. Vincent's Moxprial Aierandrs Wompral Victoria Home Carracktou SS. Margaret Tafazte Ronrislent Boulety New Baaie Vale Randwick Asylum Sydney New South Wales Iamb Mita New Booth Valve New Touth Wales Hibrew Benevolent

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