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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
2
In a Darlinghurst court session on Wednesday a young married woman testifies in an assault case at an opium shop. She describes smoking two worth of opium pipes that morning and claims no effect from the wakeful effects, while the examiner probes pipe counts and timing.
William Laker aged 18 faced Newtown Police Court on a charge of stealing a silver watch, two silver chains, a sovereign case, and a pencil case from Alexander Dirks of Palace Street Ashfield. The prosecutor, an electrician, said the items vanished from a bedroll on the morning of the ninth instant. The goods were traced to a pawnbroker and a jeweller in the city, where the accused admitted obtaining them from a man who asked him to pawn them. He was committed for trial at quarter sessions with bail set at 40 and two sureties of 20 each.
A distorted report shows Maura Kern Frank Barp and Deddemense of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce urged improved loading arrangements for cements at Newosatin. They pressed for a harbor trust to handle port trade, noting delays and potential land and wharf issues if shipping rules clash with current authorities.
An interview in Kiama NSW recounts Octavius L Gowans praising Clements Tonle as a remedy for indigestion after years of trials with faulty diets and ineffective medicines. He details preexisting pain, fatigue, and sleep issues, noting relief from the tonic and claiming restored appetite and digestion.
Water Licensing Court yesterday renewed a publican license but a counterfeit ad was noted as part of a broader criminal claim. Authorities cited Rama Bomam and others in a case involving fraudulent activity and misrepresentation.
A crowded Kyneingyon card survived a smooth meeting with Nighttell’s run discussed, betting generally favorable, and Mr O Mara and others steering the day’s racing affairs. Trainer and jockey lineups for Forest Lodge and Rosebery Park events were published with entries closing Friday for several stakes across 6 furlongs to 12 furlongs.
A large turnout of owners witnessed this morning’s workouts. Allee Mowra and Sie Boy led six furlongs in steady work. Clenore beat Loch Levent by a clear margin over two miles. Turbloe and Lirco pushed hard in a mile race as did various others. Revver and Portland Lagsy showed strong late pace, while Daron and Jeanatte impressed in shorter drills.
A fragmentary report lists multiple events and times for horses such as Paris, San Praa, Hautboy, Bullerant, and Belderama racing over distances from five furlongs to a mile and longer. It notes performances, struggles, and near records, with several horses achieving near top speeds and others in slower sections.
The Rugby Ground in Newcastle hosted a successful athletic event for officers and apprentices to raise funds for a launch for the stockian Bcumen's Mission. Hon secretaries T Dower and Z Semuela led the effort amid strong attendance and a satisfactory outcome. A South Sydney Amateur Athletic Club meeting at Redfern Park will review progress and a separate West Byaney Athletic Club was formed with a committee including B A Pettit and W Gole.
The Queensland Yacht Club announced Aeueca's Opening demonstration on September and the Prince Alfred Yacht Club adopted the Yacht Racitar Association’s measurement system. The Johnstone’s Bay Sailing Club and the Sydney Sailing Club planned their annual observer event Tuesday evening. The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron held its annual meeting Monday with reports on armament races and payments totaling 109, along with multiple trophy announcements.
The 14 000 up contest between John Hoberta and Frank Smith in Melbourne sees Roberta struggle with form but improve in the evening with several high breaks. Other results include Amiin closing gap and G Baker defeating S Walker as the tournament proceeds with heats and matchups listed for Wednesday night.
A special League of Wheelmen meeting in Penrith last Saturday aimed to finalize an amendment to the constitution. Strong winds hindered riders from Ward to Windsor and on the Penrith to Morhia legs, but Peter ahem set a record on the homeward leg. The Dunlop Tyre Company cable reported Huret won the professional 100 kilometres race and Buscion the amateur, both motor-paced, with the Paris track hosting this year’s world championships under Col. Yalocipedique de France. Australia and New Zealand riders were listed for Paris, with the Shaaid Cup among key decisions at the Perisiag meeting.
A series of events unfolds from an Empire concert at Windar rooms on September 1to the League October Carnival. Riders from New South Wales New Zealand and Victoria prepare for the Australian Championship in Whi New South Wales with entrants Magéon Payne Mutton Harvison Forbes Mur and Jackson Mitcheton. The program includes Eight-hour sparta classes and claw events with financial eligibility rules and a $1000 meeting later debated by the racing board. Moree Narrabri area notes a return to the racing board for the league.
The tenth annual meeting reported a First Junior season with 5 wins 5 losses. FL Cooper won the smiling trophy with 23.85, W Rigg 19.02. Mack won the bowling trophy at 23. For 67 wickets the club scored 192 for 125. Officers elected included Patton and Mr G H Reid as presidents, with L S Spiller and W B Solomvon among the committee. The Waverley Wednesday Holiday Club elected new officers and agreed to join Sydney and Suburban Wednesday cricket resolutions.
Watrigals of Sydney defeated Campbelltown Club by 7 points in a rough game. Kogarus Junior beat HockDale Warsian by Giouj, Chaseling and Taylor scoring for the wingers. Newington College beat St Teuntina College by 9 points 10.3 with tries by Miltican Barker and Wis. Central West Union defeated Western Union by 10 points to 3 with Smith Thompson and Gardiner scoring. Bathurst players named Keane scored for 0.
Wednesday matches at the Victoria Park Green featured two winks from Bowling Ax avolution officers facing the local club with scores 30 to 10. Players included Victoria Park names Fark T Vex linia Hanis Moran and an 17 to 27 tally from various associations led by captains Young and Solomon Wallace Lotke Hore tock.
The Sydney Homing Pigeon Society held a series of races from Sydney and nearby points to Sydney. Winners included Tiy at 176 yards per minute, Quin tou at 176 yards, and numerous birds with distances listed from 88 to 180 miles. The winner overall was bred by Mr. James Peddle from South Australian stock.
The heavyweight bout night in New South Wales failed to proceed as spectators were few. Tim Nolan and Joe Cullen attended but Cullen balked at expenses, secretary Matthews offered refunds or a rescheduled pairing. Turner vs Webster finished in a draw after eight rounds, followed by Casey and Andrews in a four round bout.
The article critiques Sydney streets as neglected and dangerous, noting HaLCwici road Pitte Street and Macquarie Street repairs. Since publication, the City Council has begun reform efforts, inviting re-painting and planning repairs, with work already underway on several thoroughfares.
Shipping notices detail cargo movements and agents across Newcastle and surrounding towns. Unclear vessel names and dates appear amid fragmented trade items, with references to London agents and New Zealand connections.
A dense maritime ledger describes numerous ships and voyages including the Newcastle arrival at Mutudula, various Australasian ports, and passages to Sydney, with crews, cargoes, and schedules. It mentions the Union Woolladrw and other vessels, dates around August to September, and notes on weather and steamers proceeding to Albany, Gore, and Cabot.
Postal sailing notices outline Friday mails and ship connections from Port Darwin Hongkong Manila and Japan to Launceston Hobart Melbourne and Adelaide. Timings show departures around 4 45 pm and 6 90 am nationwide, with endorsements and voyage via Met Bourse and Anetian routes.
The Campbelltown Agricultural and Pastoral Society held a recent meeting chaired by President John Kidd MLA. Officers elected include Vice Presidents Alderman Sedjewicz Johnston, Ryd, Sullivan, Wilson, Munro JP. Treasurer A. Gane and Secretary A. Payton. Discussion covered securing a showground site with government help. third annual show set for March 1901. Weather notes from Braidwood, Kiama, and the Tweed-Lismore area discuss frosts, cattle activity, and pasture protection board actions. Stock protection and dog act enforcement mentioned.
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