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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
16
Horse racing notes from Rosehill describe a chaotic event with rain softening ground and crowded stands. Key races feature close finishes as favorites struggle, with Absentee winning a tight photo after a long card of competitive stakes including the Repay Handicap and a marquee event. The day also showcases contenders such as Poseidon and Duke of Clarence in tight, late bursts, reflecting a volatile meeting affected by weather.
Race card summary describes The Castaway trained by C Heal winning by half a length as betting lists show Luciana and Camera among contenders. Other starters include Royal Armour, Hautaway, South Head, Guidwan and more. Detailed weights and odds noted for several horses.
The report lists results from Brisbane races with multiple handicaps including Flying Handicap Donna Tesora Royal Blue and Princess Ida with winners and distances. Notable performances include Olive Leap Princess Ida and Royal Blue with several horses earning wins by margins of lengths and links to riders like Mullan Crompia and Houseman.
Race results from Bathurst show Guilderose winning the Flying Tba in a 20 sovs event over 12 furlongs with Vaulock second. The Rushing Handicap lists Clasing Star first in the 25 dues event over 11 furlongs, and the Show Handicap ends with Guilder Rose taking top honors ahead of Zealo and Theetord as betting favored.
In first grade South Sydney defeated Sydney First at Rushewiter's Bey by 20 points. University Fi beat Westra Suburbs First by 13 goals at Sydney Sorte Grant. Glebe First beat Erskineville Oval by 17 points. Newtown First beat Balmats First at Epping by 14 points. Western Suburbs defeated by 28 at Sydney Sports Ground. Glebe Second lost to Batchala Leon at Epping by 1 point. Newtown Second beat St George Second at Erskineville Oval by 11 points. Third Grade Gisbo Borough beat Balmain Borough by 1 point. South Sydney First defeated East Suburbs First by 11 points in League. Eastern Suburbs Second defeated South Sydney Second by 1 1/2 points. NSW Rules notes: talks of Australian team visit to England.
The Vietoris Haciog Club held its April meeting at Fi eiatagion with fine weather and strong turnout. Races featured hurdles and handicaps with Currandooley winning the April Handicap by a half length, defeating Delaware and Narco, while other favorites like Charlemagne and Topurant Sustains showed in close finishes among an array of contenders.
Keziki and Eile contested a handicap challenge for 54 pounds across a coastal course featuring M'Mfabon's Point, Shark Point, and Lightaipp. Keziki led early, with Chris Webb steering to victory as rivals trailed. results include various handicap placements and district club notes from Sydney Amateur and Lane Cove events.
The report outlines a sculling championship in Australia, mentioning Pogy belle supporters and a race between Porwel and Therougueved near Newcastle. It notes a misread word procession and a venue on Lie Raymund Terrace between Hunter River, with confusion over details of the event and participants.
Boxing fans promise a gad night as two rivals headline the Galmite City arena. A decisive ten round affair may settle the matchup with the winner earning bragging rights and potential future title considerations.
At Bronte Oaths Waverley Club staged a quarter mile handicap. Results list D. Dickencon triumphing in the 300 Yard Handicap event while Clarke and Yeer placed in the sprint segments. Waverley’s W. Thompson led the handicap lineup with R. Vi and M. Trens close behind.
Readable fragments show Glebe players in As first innings with Randall and others taking wickets. Burwood Paddington, North Sydney, Petersham and Gordon matches noted with various batters and bowlers, including Randall, Deane, Fisher, and Sullivan. The report lists multiple scores and overs across several grounds, highlighting a busy cricket day with diverse results.
Dense OCR errors obscure details but indicate a first innings result with players such as Mullen Tosward Peloner and Dwyer mentioned. Wickets and scores are garbled but reference to bowling analyses and several players suggests a complete or notable innings performance with multiple batsmen and bowlers named.
A fragmented list of names and venues shows Central Cumberland and Middle Harbor competing across multiple events. The text mentions coaches, players, and schools with scattered references to venues like Cranford and Warstort, indicating a regional high school or amateur athletics program.
University players Matthews Roberta Butler Tanner Watson Kelly James Calvertay Tanner Cockton Nathan Bea Olys Sundtied Trabnes and Roberta led with several wickets and scores. Balmain and Sydney teams posted runs with Tenners Gibson Nathan and Matthews contributing. matches featured multiple bowled and caught dismissals and notable all rounders.
A burglary occurred during a temporary absence on Friday at Mrs Meloy's home, Thomas Street. Entry is believed to have been gained via a back window left ajar, with jewellery including gold Dangies, a neck chain, pendant watch and chain, gold Albert, and locket stolen.
Sutton Row, licensee of the Great Western Hotel in Bathurst, was killed Friday evening while crossing City road near Myrnerreek Darlington. He was struck by a ram and knocked down by two Newtown cars. He was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital where life was pronounced extinct.
Heavy morning rainfall postponed play at the Association's Ground Double Bar due to waterlogged courts and district matches rescheduled as conditions improve.
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple players and teams such as Analysia-Base Bebl Waverley and Gel yere a Howie, with garbled terms like 2 for 26 4 tot and Passi Feria ose Kelly B. No cohesive event, score, or clear roster can be determined from the readable fragments.
The Alawarra Company faces disruption at its wharves as cargo handling slows and workers prepare for a war period. The Neweasly steamer and Hunler are tied at the wharf with limited activity reported. Police and port officials monitor desolate streets while ships plan cargo moves to Sydney and the North Coast Company routes.
A sealed statement from the secretary of the Navy Engineering Office says the agency is bound to secrecy about an elicit matter. The official pledged yesterday to disclose only non-sensitive items, noting efforts by the Employers' Federation to ensure supply and labor conditions.
A special meeting of cooks and stewards drew 130 members this afternoon to discuss the strike situation and a single appeal for sustained support. Speakers praised collective action, pledged gratitude to the union committee, and adopted resolutions to uphold unity and continued fight for gains.
Australian Mortgage, Land, and Finance Company reports 175000 sales with 24000 held over to the Continent and America amounts. Pastoral Finance Association notes 76000 bales held over while coarse greasy crossbred prices rise 5 to 7 percent from the low point. Charles Cunningham sentenced to 18 months hard labor for a disgraceful act at Bathurst Gaol.
Telegraph interruptions affect Sunday Straits and Medan telegrams to Sumatra excluding Medan and Dell Sabang Diliiton Banka and Dutch W est Bornco face heavy acting. William Campbell appointed rector of St Johns Singleton in the Diocese of Serwenatte. Queensland Railway Commissioner urges Goondiwindi to Mungindi line to safeguard border trade. Members to authorize publication of documents on the table of the House and to consult the law for publication.
Melbourne Saturday afternoon quiet commencement at Melbourne University due to mass student abstention over council action. Chief Justice Madden delivered an address criticizing student conduct while noting a police report on wagering rumors from Sydney. The Chief Secretary described the claims as exaggerated and unfounded.
In Colac Police Court of Touregar on 9 tau taste Firandt Jace and ajian retennar Le faced a trial over a gaol breach. The accused admitted breaking from Briar of hns Wire and described by the local test as a “Practical Test Applied.” The court heard two male witnesses and the judge imposed a sentence of four stations and four siviiien, with further deliberation about the offender’s behavior and future confinement. The record notes the witness recounting the escape and the need for a preventive measure, while the court outlines potential future actions by local authorities.
A one year old child named Marjorin Cupeinner Flower died at Nurne Bawden's bowpliss Mes ty on Taursdey veewina while under an anesthetic. Shwag 20 underas an operation. Harter of Masiz, Sammie Anaeythetin, and Tir Spiwre Wlewland witnessed the operation. AWA afiere wards ehilapard anf aed.
An accidental death inquiry reports a woman dying in a blaze at Crown Street Surry Hills. The fire broke out as she attempted to identify a child and rushed from a building, with bystanders and authorities describing chaotic efforts to rescue the mother and child amid flames.
A fragmented report describes a large stud farm named Gundagat and a property dispute. Mr Crick mentions the property being sold or leased, with references to wintering and potential buyers amid unclear local action.
A contentious meeting reshapes candidate nominations with tense remarks from attendees. The chair plans to clear space for more contenders before finalizing a committee slate and proceeding to election.
A garbled shipment notice mentions Ammiva and Captain Caichwwinn with references to SGfen int Thgh Sst, Capa Lali, and Mustangs Segue. The passage hints at city pollen management and administrative actions, noting possible heating elements but emphasizing ongoing pollen handling by the active administration.
Fragmentary OCR text lists firms and street fragments around Bathurst and Parkers with a new address near Pittarant. Lacks coherent event, dates, or clear entities. Potential references to lawmakers and experts but no verifiable actions, outcomes, or context.
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