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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
3
Broken OCR notes list various railway and express train times and service notes. The fragment mentions a special express train leaving at 1 p.m. for an event, random street and place names, and references to publications and reprints.
The sales drew large, representative attendance as breeders and buyers showcased promising yearlings. Prices surged with standout bids for colts by Graffton and Gratton, including a well-grown colt by Graffton out of Artemis sold to Lord Fiteray’s runner. Projections point to continued strength as more lots go under the hammer today.
Fragmentary OCR text from a local record shows names and phrases including George Way and Sillmans offices. The readable portion references private or church seating fees and a listed location near Reading. No coherent event or outcome is clear.
A mixed ad fragment lists an auction and sales for various items including asteam engine for sale and a steam engine room. Mentions locations such as Oakland and Battersea Terms include bids and notices regarding the sale process. Names appear incomplete and damaged.
NSW bowlers endured losses to Victoria and New Zealand on Thursday afternoon with a 30 point margin against Victoria on the City Green. In the Rockdale Green match the Kiwis prevailed by 17 points as NSW and players including Scott Anderson Taylor Herniman Wallace Stubberheld Findlay Main Fariau Thorpe Francia and others competed for honors.
The report covers mixed doubles and doubles finals at the Northern Suburbs tournament with players such as Gibbes, Rossby, Peach, Jones, Dest, Stee, Rewker, Baber, Boust, Jones, Wright, Beal, and Dare. Final results show strong performances in doubles events and a bustling day of play across multiple divisions.
Fragmentary OCR shows legal case names including Carr versus Colquhoun Campbell with a 1.3 percent reference and names Brows Teddy Wrisbtania Jamss, 21K, Allwrson and Gibbes versus winners of an instmatzh and subsequent conditionals.
A long list of Centennial Cup round dates and venues across Sydney clubs. It records first and second rounds at Petersham, Leichhardt, Lane Cove, Waverley Oval, Randwick, Burwood, Killara, and Paddington with multiple universities and clubs such as University, North Sydney, Middle Harbor, and Paddington noted for May to August. It mentions planned tours including the Melbourne club’s visit in late August and September fixtures, with dates and venues scattered across Petersham Oval, Leichhardt Oval, and Centennial ground.
The following teams have been chosen for to-morrow Burwood Branksby News Fowter Bouldwick 12 Corbett Richardson Aylmer Bouter Allan Brow Milne Ashdown Hunt PAY Garnett 31 Boswell Cultsa Ward Marrell Slubiun Wilkinson Jule Johnson Massey Woods Porter Macdougall Cateb 242 Upio through so Ashfield.
Victoria player Campbell trails Parker of Sydney in the 5000 up contest at Heiron and Smiths rooms, Caylbreagh-wiret, Eydury. Campbell leads with 2456 to Parker 319 as play resumes Thursday. Best breaks include 1 5 96 45 and Parker 4 6 44 among others.
The Manly Ladies Hockey Club held its annual meeting on Thursday and elected officers including President Mrs J Bogoer, Secretary Mrs Harrison, Treasurer Miss H Robinson, and committee members Misses D Smith and D Lloyd. Delegates to the Hockey Association were Miss H Sigbi gsun and W Brentnall.
Judge Shores hears a fruit bar test care case in Sydney District Court. Henry Monomer challenges an order directing delivery of fruit crate to Michael Porter and payment of costs. The appeal argues errors in evidence and possession of a crate alleged to belong to Porter. Judge Elunor upholds the appeal and overturns the order.
A fragmentary report from the NSW Chamber of Agriculture annual meeting lists numerous attendees and officials including Hewey Tad, R. Dav, A. Camden, J. A. Patan, J. Brace, F. Chilieg, Be Woster, P. B. Geit, Martin Sydney, E. L. Morris, and others. The text is garbled, but signifies a ceremonial gathering with officers and committees named.
Extensive cricket and rugby fixtures listed for Newtowns University Manly Western Suburbs and Balmain across multiple grades at venues including University Oval Brakinville Oval Ruskeulter Bay and Sydney Sports Ground. Referees named for each match with times mostly 2 pm or 4 pm.
A string of fires battered the metropolis on Thursday with incidents at a shed behind a residence on Prospect Street and a clothing factory on King Street Newtown. The blaze at Mary Alert’s dental hall was fought with chemicals and hydrants. Imports of mouldings at L Games works and a front near Wolfe’s Schnaps were contained with minimal damage. Fire crews from Metropolitan Fire Brigade battled outbreaks across several sites enforcing rapid containment.
A crowd of about 160 including the Governor-General Sir Harry Rawlinson watched the Burdekin Cup polo match at Kennington yesterday. The Sydney four, Garvan brothers and colleagues, dominated play against Narromine Victoria, with Webb and Morton standout for Sydney and Hawley and Wittycombe among Victoria’s best. The Narromine side showed strength, while the Melbourne contingent struggled to hold pace. Next match will see Sydney against Narromine as the Cup advances, with the lead uncertain and NSW aiming to retain supremacy.
The popular comedian George Lauri drew a large audience at Her Majesty's Theatre on Thursday afternoon. The programme included The Lady Dandin and a scene from Humpty Dumpty, withMme Gles Grey and Mme Slepafisk delivering imitations. Castles Kenningham performed Take Pair of Sparkling Eyes. Nellie Wilson, Miss Pierce Young, and others supported the show as cheers and encore requests followed. The manager hopes the company will return within months to head the Royal Canie Opera Company.
A railway crash near Surrey Brides caused the Adelaide express to split and derail. A locomotive and several coaches were damaged, a child was killed by a window frame, and multiple passengers suffered injuries as the tram halted amid debris and confusion.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions votes and names like Rivest and Bey, with scattered terms such as Departures and Goa dates. Content is largely unreadable, offering minimal coherent fact.
A crowded maritime column lists sailors, captains, and travelers arriving at a coastal station. Names include Bairis, Gannon, Gant, Savin, Everns, and numerous passengers from cities like Sydney and Lowen. The piece sketches a bustling scene with ships docking and crews disembarking amid routine orders and ceremonial welcomes.
The case before the Acting: kegte fap and the Bankruptcy Mfr. FE Salisbury concerns William James Sorby and objections to his discharge certificate. Judges reviewed the creditors objections, with Mr Balinbury upholding them. The matter was adjourned after March 31 to hear arguments on certain questions. Mr Kelynack instructed by Messers. Sir and
An erto remedy claim for curing coughs and colds marketed as a longtime favorite, boxed as a patent medicine. It touts a 45 year history, lists a price of 2 shillings 8 pence per bottle, and urges public purchase amid many similar nostrums.
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