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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

4

Miniature Practice for Football Quickness

Across sports, expert urges practical, low tech drills. A famed long distance runner’s kitchen routine inspires miniature practice using a small ball, light shoes, and two-wall corners to sharpen touch, balance, and rapid responses. He argues such focused drills, plus daily walking, train players efficiently.

W. W. George Lloyd's Weekly London Ft. Sapere Sea Egareia Tees Deere Trott

Neglected Redfern Park Lease for the Oval

Redfern Park, a 12 acre site with a 1100 2000 cost plan, faced neglect until the Rugby League proposed fencing and a lease running April to September. The council accepted a deal of 14 matches annually and 71 percent of gross takings, with improvements supervised by the council and no complimentary tickets.

Redfern Park Belog Councilrom New South Wales Togty Footbell League James Giltinan Ring Sredfern Oval Alderman Leitch Rugby League Howe Revere Dudley Ivory Dearing Spearman Holden Leitch Againet Drikerley Isaacs Savage Heme Dailey Brierley

Should Motor Drivers Hold Certificates

James Jones pleaded not guilty at Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions to causing grievous bodily harm by furious driving on February 25 and failing to stop near a stationary tram. The jury found him not guilty and urged legislation for better motor state control, including driver examinations and certificates. O. T. Chillie. Beer Summer Drink. Invigorating, Exhilarating, Non-Intoxicating.

James Jones Darlinghurst Frederick Nelson Nelson Metropolita Area

Absence of Crime as Holidays End in Sydney

Metropolitan Police head Mr. Sherwood reports a quiet season with few serious crimes after holiday crowds at a show and races. He notes minor robberies and pockets of indiscretion among revelers, with most crowds orderly and homes left unattended amid festivities. The piece also cites chewing gum spending figures from The Signs of the Times.

Eyus Mr. Sherwood

Sweet Brothers Blankets in Market With Hammer Weave

Newtown vendor Sweet Brothers introduces blankets called hammer and made of cotton, priced to be affordable for all. Roger Brothers cleaners at 181 Oxford Street advertise French cleaning and laundry services near Darlinghurst and George Street with telephone contact.

Colt Sweet Brothers Newtown Roger Brothers Dyers and Cleaners Oxford-st Darlingburs George-st Aba W. Goddwich Phillip St Hing St City

Weights and Measures Inspectors Faces Removal Hearing

At Central Police Court Mr L 8 Donaldson continued the case on Thursday over the removal of Chief Inspector J W Evans and Inspectors H Spencer Evans and W Blakeney. Lawyers argued over Royal Commission findings while magistrate reserved decision, postponing further hearing to next Thursday.

Central Police Court Taxation Department Mer. Williamson Blakeney Royal Commission White

Preferred Death to Disgrace Inquest Opens on Curran Case

An inquest into the death of wharf laborer William Curran reports he was last seen April 8 and believed to have faced a legal charge. Curran’s widow testified he left home in low spirits, later found dead near Waverley Cemetery with signs of drowning. The coroner returned an open verdict after post mortem notes of violence.

Cavenoy William Curran Ately Judgestreet Woolloomooloo Waverley Curran Waverley Cemetery Palmer

The Wool Market Report Summary

Goldsbrough Mort and Company reports a very limited weekly wool trade with no quotable change from last week. Auctions resume May 4 but offerings likely limited. The outlook is uncertain due to weak manufacturing confidence, with large raw material stocks in the UK and America while Continental supplies are tighter, shaping near term support from that region.

Goldsbrough, Mort, and Company, Limited Vwaluen United Kingdom America

Port Jackson Ski Club to host Novice Handicap race

The Port Jackson Ski Club plans a Novice Handicap event to mirror a successful season. Twelve races were held with 184 total entries, and trophies were won by L. O'Toole for most successful skipper and Madge for best handicap ownership. State Championship went to Mota, Linnet, Unique, and Coquette. Unique won the inter-club race with Queenie second.

Port Jackson Vicepresident W. M. Marks L. O'Toole C. Fisher P. C. Hill Madge W. Pollock Mota Potata Idea Serond Giloces Linnet Unique Coquette Queenie Ramp Middle Harbor Ibex Halamn Anniversary Mosman Botany Pittwater Monty Rozattan Bute Lideloy Dew al, Martin Ser W. Pisser Min RK. Crell Meta Walter Martin Demi Simin Nancy W. Drake Uymin Osprey Dymin

Hunter's Mill Harriers to Host First Annual Sports Meet

The Hunter's Mill Harriers Amateur Athletic Club plans its inaugural event at Boroda Park tomorrow. Open KW AAA program includes sprints 100 yd 40 yd 880 yd, distance races 100 yd 220 yd 440 yd, handycaps 1 mile and mile walk, 207 yd hurdles, broad jump, novelty and obstacle races, cricket ball throw, and a 6 mile bike race for district residents. Events start at 2:50 pm.

Hunter's Mill Harriers Cuu Boroda Park

Railway complaints from Sydney readers urge fixes to trains and trams

Voice of the People letters urge improved lighting and seating on suburban stations and protest the 6.4 p.m. Penrith train for crowding and dilapidated stock. Writers warn of unsafe carriages and lack of trucks hindering militia encampments, calling for Railway Commissioners to change tactics and address western passenger injustices.

Sydney Penrith Wentworthville Croydon Kurwood Strathfield Pep Realdenta Burwood

Tyagarah Reader Praises Magnetic Liniment

Lucy Agre of Tyagarah New South Wales writes that she and her husband keep Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment in the house and are well pleased with it. It relieves rheumatism lumbago lame back cuts bruises and burns and repeated use will effect a cure in a short time.

Lucy Agre Tyagarah N.S.W Sheldon Shelton

Missing Friends Inquiries in Lloyd's Weekly News

In Lloyd's Weekly News for March 22 inquiries seek full addresses and dates to reply in writing to Lloyd's about missing relatives. Names include Barrie relatives in Australia seeking David, Bradbury of Cheltenham now in Wellington New Zealand, and other families from England Ireland and Scotland with Melbourne Brisbane Sydney and New Zealand connections.

Lloyd's London Lloyd’s Evening News Barrie James Marion Scotland Annie Australia David Bradbury Charles Kirksey Cheltenham Wellington New Zealand Fell Sarah Brown England Mount Alexander Road Ascot Vale Melbourne Alice Gealing John Henry Stockport Abbotsford Preferickhmeke Hale William Chingford Brisbane Amelia-street Larbaske Jack Holden Henry Old Castle County Meath Ireland Brighane Australim Jeff Brisbane Rockhampton Lizette Holden Inquire Pesreop John Norman Georges Harry Langford Sydney New South Wales Susie Woolfridge Lizzie Wel-lugton Litris

Band Music Tonight at Moore Park Feature

The Sontuat Rites Band performs this evening at Moore Park at 8 o clock with selections including Casino Tanze Scotch Melodies Sergeant Blue Molly Green Merrie Monarch Vickerstown and other pieces. Separate note mentions children at Warragal Creek suffering anemia and weakness improved by Laxo Ton ic Pills.

Sontuat Rites Moore Park Cameron Man M'Alister Walee Gunel Freet Sergeant Blue Lehmann Vaise Molly Green Caryll Cope Vickerstown M*alister Warragal Creek

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