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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1908

Page

16

Randwick Autumn Meeting Concludes With Tangaroa Win

The Australian Jockey Club Autumn Meeting at Randwick closed under fine weather with a large crowd. Tangaroa won the RUUS MANDICAP in a fast finish, narrowly beating Guldman and Maltine as Lord Fitzroy and Waipuna led in the later events. Other winners included Kuala Lumpur in the Second Steeplechase, Poseidon in the AJC Plate, Parsee in Nursery Handicap, and The Castaway in the Final Handicap with Rose Ray close behind.

Australian Jockey Club Randwick Lord Northcote Harry Rawson Admiral Vere Jeur-Ulda Vive Agve Crawford Tangarqoa Grafton Walbine Waitesey Grafton Hely Ace Vandicap Ie Ewan Frazer Lord Fitzroy Siefanes Fitzroy Waipuna Lenetha Tim Jack Smith Legation W. Finlayson Br ¢ Guidman Oscalator Bessie F Syra Hayes John Hrunton Maltine Malster Loch Lava Bolton M. Whitty Duma Connolly Hickey Duke of Clarence Brent Coppertop Smith Tangaroa Bartier Coppertop Tulle Uma Black ‘Ork Martine Mrj Guelman Black Mark Guldman Clarence Tankaroa Guldmans Malting Duke Bast Ken W. AO Smith Coppertopne Star Wat Mickey W. Lyone Brg Waiputa Soultimp Folly Clay- Tony Clark Wallace Glint Lewis T. Payten Uher Crafters Karanaud Gallinan Lestim Johns True Light Connell Iby Absentre Simmer M‘lachlan Comely Thomasi Electron Lion Heart Hares King’s Cross Scowrn Elk‘orn Bannan Goldiock Harris Aertine Walpuna King's Cross Herd Fitzrer Miss Slmer Tor Tss Horn Miss Simmer Sition Sonee Il Plisrow Jr. Hy R. Denison Positano j—Jacinth J. J. Macken Lochiel Barden P. A. Connolly Malvolio Boxra Ethan I. Earnshaw Poseidon Tartan Dyed Garments Tarzan Smin

Lovely Woman in Distress Big Smash in George Street

A drunken woman in George Street near Liverpool Street resisted arrest this afternoon. A countryman in a nearby shooting gallery leapt toward the street to help, but smashed a large plate glass window instead. He escaped uninjured, and amid laughter he explained his mistake to bystanders. Police took the man’s name and the crowd dispersed as the incident became a loud but harmless scare.

George-street Liverpool-street Grand Central Hotel

New South Wales Alliance Holds 24th Annual Convention

The New South Wales Alliance hosts its 24th annual convention and semi jubilee on Monday at 3 30 p m with a dinner at Sargents Georges Street and an 8 o clock conference of church and temperance bodies in the Congregational School Hall Speakers include Rev Dr Crouston Mr W J Green Rev W W Rutledge and others On Tuesday a 3 p m demonstration at Centenary Hall York Street features musical items by the Temperance Musical Union with Canon Boyce presiding and Rev Dr Porter Rev Howell Price and Rev P J Blephen among the speakers.

New South Wales Alliance Sargent’s Georges Street Dr. Crouston W. J. Green W. W. Rutledge Centenary Hall York Street Temperance Musical Union Canon Boyce Dr. Porter Howell Price P. J. Blephen

Mysteries at Palace Theatre With New Illusions

The Maskelyne and Devant company revamps tonight’s programme at the Palace Theatre with two major new illusions. Owen Clark will unveil The Giant's Breakfast involving a gilt frame revealing a giant eye before the breakfast exits. Bt Valentine Eve shows a jilted bachelor’s letter burning and love materialising from thin air. Also featured are Gintaro the Japanese juggler in a fresh balancing act and Barclay Gammon with humor and music in new style.

Maskelyne Owen Clark Gintaro Barclay Gammon

Mail coach wreck near Kempsey causes shock

The mail coach from Kempsey ran off course at about nine o'clock. Horses shifted, pole broke, but driver P Walsh escaped unharmed. Separate item notes a Sunday lecture on The Battle for Life by Mr Rowell at Temple Elizabeth Street. In Sydney District Court, Robinson and Marshall sued Alfred Wilson for breach of contract over rope and canvas sale and money return. Judge Docker awarded £45 to the plaintiffs.

Rowell Temple Elizabeth Street Sydney Messrs. Robinson and Marshall Xent Street Alfred Wilson Little Bedward-Street Balmain East Docker Evening News

Sydney and Western Suburbs Play a Draw at Rushcutters Bay

Full back C Warton and halfbacks lead Sydney in a hard fought rugby league clash at Rushcutters Bay Oval. Western Suburbs respond with goals from Wickham and Prentice, but late tries by Burton and Corbett keep Glebe and Eastern Suburbs in contention as the match ends level at 6-6 after a superb passing rush.

Newtown and University Battle to a Draw at University Oval

A near 10 000 crowd watched Newtown and University fight to an 11 to 11 draw in a fast rugby match. Matthews opened scoring for University, Waddell converted, then Luscombe and Barnett exchanged tries with Verge converting for University. Late in the game Waldron added a second for University, with Verge missing the goal, resulting in a hard won stalemate as both sides pressed in the final minutes.

University Oval Newtown T. Bell C. Russell F. Farnsworth W. Baker FP. Luscombe W. Farnsworth D. Fitzgerald Prowse W. Catt Slater BH. Binskin P. M’cue J. T. Barnett A. Ritchie S. Gilroy University C. Verge Matthews Waddell Bell Ritchie Archolars Barnett New Lown Uni Luscombe Hell Reg. Verge Verge Adamson Waldron Fitzgerald Catt Russell

Glees v Eastern Suburbs at Sydney Cricket Ground

Two thousand spectators watched Eastern Suburbs kick off against the breeze as Glebe moved to attack, aided by Easts’ misplayed ball. The lineups listed full-backs halves and forwards for both Glebe and Eastern Suburbs with referee C E Morgan.

Sydney Cricket Ground GLEBE F. Roberts P. Hyland J. Hickey C. M'Carthy Linday Balves C. M’kivat F. Wood N. Roberts T. Griffin J. Clarken Middleton C. Grifith T. Eagar M. Fraser G. Riddell Eastern Suburbs J. D’alpuget J. Burton B. Fitzpatrick A. M’pherson A. Riva C. Corbett 5. Doyle C. E. Maroin P. White N. E. Row E. Fahey H. Georges A. E. Beaumont W. Herwig M. M'Arthur C. E. Morgan East

Balmain Defeats North Sydney In Sprawling Match At Epping

Balmain and North Sydney produced a tight rugby league at Epping Recreation Ground. Balmain led by Baulkwell and Henderson forged ahead with tries from Whitting and Shirley as North Sydney failed to convert chances. Final score Balmain 9 North Sydney 0.

Epping Recreation Ground Balmain F. Woolley W. Brown H. Toohey W. Whitting H. Priestley G. Widmer A. Henderson W. Kinghorn H. Baulkwell L. Watson R. Farnell Ballorum GO. Shirley Arthur Boyd R. R. Craig North Sydney R- A J. Nicholls Hughes North Anger Gardiner Wickham Seaborn Humphries Woolley Widmer Whitting Henderson BoIm Io Wickham O Humphries Toohey Northe Craig Matthews Norths Putelog Marth Sydney Farnell Shirley

Manly and South Sydney Clash At Erskineville Oval

South Sydney beat Manly in a rugged 12 nil match at Erskineville Oval with early scores by Radcliffe and Buckham and mid game pressure keeping Manly at bay as Hucker finally crossed the line late in the contest.

Erakineville Oval MANLY Ogilvy G. H. Merrett J. Randall R. Barker G. Griffen A. J. M.donald W. M'Donald W. J. Symmington E. W. Kirke A. F P. Buckley J. Donahoe J. Gadon FE. Ginsson F. O'Grady J. W. Morgan Rooth Sydney Hucker Burleigh Buckham Radcliffe M‘cabe Goddard A. Burge Spence P. Burge Coxon Humphries O'Donnell M’carithy Elvy Mr. W. C. Melville Burse South Sydney Rucker M'Cabe Radcliffs M'Carthy Merrett Randall Burge

Rugby match ends with no change in scores

In a close First Grade Union clash South Sydney and Manly failed to alter the final result as Eastern Suburbs, University, Sydney, and South Sydney all sat on four points. Newtown 2, North Sydney 2, Balmain 2, St George 2, Glebe and Western Suburbs 0, Manly 0.

Burge South Sydney Manly Eastern Suburbs University Sydney Newtown North Sydney Balmain George Glebe Western Suburbs

Second Grade Rugby Scores From Sydney Grounds

Manly beat Marrickville on Manly Oval by seven points with Bell Daly Kirk Ferguson Smith and Gray scoring tries. Balmain defeated Eastern Suburbs at the SCG by six after Wilson booted four goals and M Kay a try. Annandale beat Western Suburbs at Runshcutter Bay 15-8 with Smith Scott Thompson and Haines scoring and Clutton converting three. University defeated South Sydney at University Oval 34-8 with Barton three tries plus Gibson Luddy and M Phee and Fisher two goals Hughes one. Newtown beat Sydney at Hampden Park 19-6 with Stead Hayes Glover Malley Mulholland tries and Radcliffe Hayes conversions. Gordon and Ryde drew scoreless at Drummoyne Oval. Mosman and Parramatta drew 3-3 at Parramatta Oval with Baker try and Hellmrich goal for Mosman. North Sydney beat Randwick 10-3 with Henderson a penalty and field goal Reynolds a try. Glebe beat St George 17-3 with Norman Norman O Keefe Hisaker Brown and O Keefe conversion. Jarman scored for St George.

Manly Marrickville Manly Oval Bell Daly Kirk Ferguson Smith Gray Balmain Eastern Suburbs Sydney Cricket Ground Wilson M‘kay Beaumont Annandale Western Suburbs Runshcutter’s Bay Scott Thompson Haines Clutton Keen University South Sydney University Oval Barton Gibson Luddy M'Phee Fisher Hughes Hampden Park Oval Newtown Sydney Stead Hayes Glover Malley Mulholland Radcliffe Clarke Jenkins Gordon Ryde Drummoyne Oval Mosman Parramatta Parramatta Oval Parramatta Baker Hellmrich North Sydney Randwick Randwick Oval Henderson Reynolds Jay Glebe St. George Sports Ground R. Norman B. Norman O'Keefe Hisaker Brown

Glebe Defeats University 6 3 on Spring Recreation Ground

Glebe beat University by 6 points to 3 with Flynn scoring a try and Miller converting. Kenny kicked a penalty goal for University. St Peters defeated Barry Hall 6 to 4 at Erskineville Oval. Sydney were to face North Sydney at Sparta Ground but North Sydney failed to appear.

Glebe University Spring Recreation Ground Flynn Miller Kenny St. Peters Barry Hilla Erskineville Oval Sydney North Sydney Sparta Ground

League Matches Report From Birchgrove Oval

North Sydney defeated Balmain 16 to 5 at Birchgrove Oval with Mr F Hedlen as referee. South Sydney beat Western Suburbs 42. Glebe defeated Newtown 7 to 2 at Wentworth Park after a dull game. Ryan scored for the winners with Conlon converting and kicking a penalty goal. Harford added a penalty for Newtown. In the standings South Sydney and Glebe lead with 4 points each, Eastern Suburbs and Balmain on 2, North Sydney 2, Western Suburbs 0, Newcastle 0, Newtown unlisted. Eastern Suburbs to play Newcastle.

North Sydney Balmain Birchgrove Oval F. Hedlen South Sydney Western Suburbs Agricultural Glebe Newtown Wentworth Park Ryan Conlon Harford

North Sydney Triumphs Over Balmain At Birch Grove Oval

North Sydney defeated Balmain by 11 points at Birch Grove Oval with Robertson and Morris scoring tries for the winners. Macfarlane added a conversion. Glebe beat Newtown 11 to 6 at Wentworth Park Oval as Rock, Pert, Farrelly scored tries and Fert kicked a conversion. Newtown’s Dawson scored a try and Northwood added a penalty goal.

North Sydney Balmain Birchgrove Oval Robertson Morris Macfarlane Glebe Newtown Wentworth Park Oval Rock Pert Farrelly Fert Dawson Northwood

South Sydney Forfeits To Drummoyne At Rugby Ground

Sydney defeated Eastern Suburbs on the Agricultural Ground by three goals to nil as Drummoyne benefited from a South Sydney forfeit.

South Sydney Drummoyne Sydney Eastern Suburba

New Zealand Defeats Newcastle at Local Show Ground

New Zealand beat Newcastle by 37 points at the local Show Ground this afternoon. Try scorers for New Zealand included Messenger Tyler Imonoin Fewe Lyne and Messenger kicked five goals. For Newcastle Lawson Bailey each scored a try and Bailey added a conversion.

Newcastle New Zealand Messenger Tyler Imonoins Fewe Lyne i Messenger Lawson and Bailey Wen

Bowls Draw Close Finish In New Zealand Australia Match

New Zealand beat Australia 22 20 on Ashfield Green in a tight finish after a feature by No 5 Rink. Teams included J J Bromwich and W Taylor for New Zealand and S H Marks and F Walters for Australia as spectators welcomed the event hosted by the N W Association.

N.8.w. Association New Zealand Australis Ashfield Green George Watson J. J. Bromwich 8. Smith J. H. Rheedy L. Waxman Australia J. L. Stubberfield J. H. Maynard J. Findlay W. Waddell Rink W. Taylor W. F. Crawley W. W. Stephens W. Barr T. A. Wallace W. Martin F. W. Johnston J. Haines W. Stephens G. Pitchell Wasley W. Stanhope W. J. Bunting J. Thompson W. Coltman J. Goldstone F. F. Walters G. W. Johnson H. A. Young J. J. Reeder W- Bastings A. EB. Smith W. C Be Zz i

Sydney Wins Burdekin Cup In Polo Match

Polo at Kennington Racecourse featured Narromine and Sydney clubs in a Burdekin Cup clash. Sydney, led by J J Garvan and D Garvan, defeated Narromine 9 goals 4 behinds to 3 behinds amid fast play and strong mounts.

Kengington Narrominge Sydney Bydsey J. J. Garvan OD. F. Garvan D. Morton H. Richards Narro J. Garvan D. Garvan Narromino

Easter Tournament Doubles Crowned at Double Bay

At Double Bay the Easter Tournament produced several titles in lawn tennis. In mixed doubles Miss Gardiner and Doust defeated Miss Baker and Dr Bowker 6-1 4-6 6-4 to claim the championship, with Gardiner and Doust beating Doyle and Marsh 7-5 6-2 in the final.

Association Double Bay North Suburbs Miss Gardiner Doust Miss Baker Dr. Bowker Dr. Pockley H. Wright Duguid Carr S&s Jones Dr. Porkley Miss Doyle Marsh Gibbs Roseby Peach Johnston Colquhoun Campbell Browne Todd Wright A. B. Jones Allerton

St George Opens Tour With Heavy Deficit Against Cootamundra

CRICKET. COOTAMUNDRA, Saturday. St George from Sydney began a match with Cootamundra yesterday. Cootamundra scored 497 in their first innings as S J George made 252 with Donnan 103 and J Crispo 33. In Cootamundra's second innings they stood seven wickets down for 165 with Armstrong 4 and R Weston 31.

Cootamundra St. George Sydney S J. George Donnan J. Crispo R. Weston

Tram Accident at Camperdown Injures Boy

A five year old lad Herbert Tonks fell from a 2 Leichhardt bound tram near Church Street Camperdown. His right foot was severed at the ankle. he sustained a serious head injury and remained in critical condition at the Children's Hospital after an operation. The driver and conductor continued to Leichhardt.

Herbert Tonks Church-street Camperdown Charlies Mallett Redmond Brothers Lejchhardt

Bisley Rifle Match Scores At Randwick Range

The Bisley competition at Randwick Range yielded final scores across six ranges 200 to 1000 yards. Top marks went to Sergeant Green with 187 points, followed by B Edwards 177 and Sergeant Bugleor Thomas 178. Other competitors include Corporal C Edwards 170 Color-Sergeant Taylor 157 Color-Sergeant Arnold 145 and others with lower totals.

Bisley Randwick Sergeant Green B. Edwards Bugleor Thomas C. Edwards Taylor Arnold Ne Coulter Thompson

Fire in Melbourne Paper Mills Abla ze

Firemen contained a blaze at the Australian Paper Mills Proprietary on the Yarra bank within half an hour. Superintendent D J Stein, inspecting the damaged brick building, collapsed at a stairway and fell to the bottom. He is in critical condition with suspected heart weakness.

Melbourne Australian Paper Mills Proprietary Yarra Bank D. J. Stein Stein

Boy Killed at Bathurst In Accident Inquest Rules Death

Frederick Peter Winglett, 16, died in Bathurst hospital from a skull wound after a fellow worker accidentally struck him on the head with a pick while shovelling dirt. An inquest ruled the death accidental.

Bathurst Frederick Peter Winglett

Late Shipping Arrivals and Notices From Sydney to London

A patchy report lists late shipping arrivals from Sydney to London including White Star ships and other vessels with captains, routes, and dates from February to March. It notes a new steam collier Moers Warburton and Son securing a vessel for Sydney coal bunkering, a fatal accident at Burnie, and an increase in distress and unemployment claims in Broken Hill.

London Baie Ee Te Phillip Tonsa Hoad Dunkirk Sydney Melee Era Albany Fremantle Waipara New Zealand Fine Coronal Appland S.Z Obotrits Germania Schippmann Queenstown Moers

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