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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1900

Page

2

Entries Fall For Next Week's Forest Lodge Hawkesbury Racing Meet

Entries close for next week's meetings at Forest Lodge Rosebery Park and Kennington. Derby winner Picture has visited Haut Brion at Wilton Park. Scratchings for Hawkesbury include Argo Alanoah for Spring Handicap Clydon Welter Trinidad Flying Handicap and Dorap The Seraph Nambucca for all events. Dubbo Turf Club to run two days Oct 9 10. Archon to stud Havelock scratched for AJC Hurdles. St. Simon leading sire list noted with Diamond Jubilee earnings. War God Saraswati came from Warwick Farm to Randwick. Escapette Flossie Lady Augusta foaling at Morpheville Stud. Monastry to Bill of Portland Tes Rose to Wallace at St Albans. Hova to stand Broadmeadows. Belle to depart Victoria for Sydney. S G Cook racing prospects shown by 2 year olds by The Admiral. Mariner and others active. Breeding theories linked to St Simon Glencoe Bay Middleton line. Court of St James reference to Bob Sutton tale and Westminster sale bidding for filly Persimmon from Ornament. Prince of Wales Derby winner filly sold for 1000 guineas.

Picture Wilton Park Hawkesbury Argo Alanoah Clydon Trinidad Dorap Nambucca Dubbo Turf Club Queensland Archon Havelock England St. Simon Hig Stock Raving Chief War God Saraswati Warwick Farm Randwick Escapette Flossie Lady Agusta Morphetville Stud St. Albans Monastry Bill of Portland Tes Rose Wallace Hova Melbourne Broadmeadows Siga Per Mure Belle Sydney G. Cook Mariner St. Simon's Glencoe St. Angela's Bay Middleton Galopin Sultan Web Slater Ray Middleton Robert Standish Stevier Prince of Wales

Racing Notes From a Training Session

The tan tracks were in good going order with several harves producing useful gallops. Clare ran half a mile in 52 seconds finishing strongly while Butternut and Pellester quickened five furlongs in 21 seconds. Zoe covered four furlongs in 5 84 seconds and Acumen with Schimmell did 54 seconds. Watercolor showed a strong round and other easy workers included Sequence Vocalist Ace of Diamonds Malster Hautboy Lancaster Sagacity War God The Chief Sareswati and many others.

Clare Butternut Pellester Lancaster Sagacity War God the Chief Sareswati Sang Haulette Barbarossa Lyddite the Ringer Keg Paris Grevore G. Ranjauleon Furley Paul Pry Reviver Blue Metal Acctine Boreast I Melodian fFlodden Lybian Bob Bange Ampler Promise Lady Stuart

Hawkesbury Spring Races Set to Open Meeting

The Hawkesbury Race Club plans the spring meeting with familiar betting and crowd interest. Officials forecast strong attendance and a lively opening day featuring top local riders and horses at Hawkesbury.

Hawkesbury Race Club Ates of Geekener Sport

Racing at HRC meeting hinges on local turnout and proper facilities

The Windsor area gathering notes a lull since Masquerade era while urging locals from Windsor Richmond Wilberforce and outlying towns to attend as a holiday event. Despite flood setbacks the club touts up-to-date stands and trains with special horse and passenger services for tomorrow, predicting large fields and good racing with Martindale's tips guiding PARK STAKES and HAWKESBURY HANDICAP contests.

H.R.C Windsor Richmond Wilberforce Clarendon Martindale

Junior Cricket fixtures open season at Oval with many matches

The first round of the Junior Cricket Association season starts tomorrow and next Saturday. Fixtures list numerous First and Second Junior games across clubs including Macdonaldtown A Wentworth A Adelphians Marathon Drummoyne Borough Newtown Congregational and many more with players named for each side.

Macdonaldtown A Wentworth A Adelphians Y. Marathon Drummoyne Borough Newtown Congregational Hrekineville Lane Cove Bsummer Hill Botany District Dulwich Hill Cambridge Y.M.U.A Marrekville Ferndale Newtown Oxfords Redfern Alberts North Botany St. Peters A Corelli Second Petersleigh Stanmore Mechanic Strathmore Wentworth B Rose Bay Stedman Iuperial Macdonaldtown Marrick- Ville Erskineville Melrose Sydney Leap and Candie Company Yaralla United North Botany United St. Peters Pioneer Erskineville Juniore Y.M.C Cnlppendale Sydney Hayes Urown Harston Nixon Trispo Gaydon Spence O'Brien Williams Knight Calin Harrison Lay Cleveland Marrlehon Farr Hammond Maffey Mel Morehouse Murray Northcote Tyrrell Arnforth Booth Crealy Doran Fisner Hoe Lansdone Mankied Pollock Brennen Van Dillon Burrows Company Balmain Osborne Bl. Peters Smellie Smith Shirley White Bennett Aliorenn Sontongrummoyne Newtown Erezational Mt Drummoyne Moore Barrell Turner Lluyd Bull Sosawatte Millington Arnold Clark Tlvey Lane I. Vine Medou Metzler Mowell J. Williams East Piney Chippendale Farmer Bennett's Paddock Robinson Blackhall Harrows Bridge Granger Jones Hodgson Mitch Foster Owen Blue Johnson Culten Aap Erekineville Melroger Marrickville Newtown Bridge Newland Stone Cromie Heffernan Herman Fogerty Suili Booker Evans Finley Wright Conray Combet Invincible Our Bova Brown Butler Readies Spurkea Combedee Hourtien Scott Rudd Perry Lillie Gillham James Bandy and Company South Brdney Vete Town Hall Johnston-street Marrickview Erekineville Melrose Bhortus Cleeva Taylor Pratt Burridge Irkett Broughton Mardanaidtown A Erekineville Oval Houxley Walker Ley Montgomery Howes Horton Chilis Paterson Hope Olivia Pastejd Walker Mcdonaldtown Breiman Imperial Ourne Ooller Thornton Martin Unwin Cleeve Eer Eom Cassell F. Robertson Farquher

Local sports fixtures set for tomorrow across rugby and association codes

Tomorrow's program lists Northern District versus Metropolis and Glebe Second versus Eastern Suburbs Second at Agricultural Ground, plus North Sydney Second against Western Suburbs Second at Wentworth Park. Kerr Cup final pits Pyrmont Rangers against Volunteer at University Oval with referees E Johnston and D Boyd. Also includes Junior finals, suburban rugby semis, and multiple junior matches at Kensington and other venues.

Northern District Metropolis Glebe Eastern Suburbs North Sydney Western Suburbs Wentworth Park Newtown Brisbane New South Wales Queensland Northern Agricultural Ground Newcastle Sydney Pyrmont Rangers University Oval Rangers Rovera Sirocco Rugby Football Union Kensington Tolanthe Annandale Oaks Oxford Warren v I Weekneek

Intercolonial cricket: Victoria vs New South Wales at SCG

Tomorrow the first intercolonial match between Victoria and New South Wales will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Umpire C H Barnes. Culgoa vs Sydney Second also at SCG with a 1.40 pm start. Players include Noble Trumper Kelly Diamond on NSW side and Laver Michael Allister Stuckey on Victoria side.

Norrow Victoria New South Wales Sydney Cricket Ground C. H. Barnes Culgoa Sydney America M. A. Noble Victor Trumper J. J. Kelly A. Diamond Frank Laver M’michael M‘allister Stuckey U.S

Cyclists to Open Moore Park Path Tomorrow

A large gathering of cyclists will attend the Moore Park ceremony to officially open the new cycle path between Rendwick road and the tramway. The Glebe Bicycle Club carnival on the University Oval on Wednesday will feature cycling events with officials including Dr. R. Bahramnan as starter and a panel of judges, timekeepers, clerks of course, referees, and a racing board.

Moore Park Rendwick Road Cyclists’ Union League Glebe University Oval R. Bahramnan Messrs W. R. George A E. Sprigge J. Walker-Smith WW. T. Kerr Mearns G. C. Hanslow J. Pearson F. G

Cycling and athletics meet at Clifton Gardens with 122 cycling entries

Handicap details announced for the Palace Emporium Bicycle Club event at Clifton Gardens with 122 cycling entries and 32 for two athletic events. Tomorrow a half mile race precedes Anthony Hordern and Sons clothing factory picnic. Several handicaps listed for riders. A novelty race is planned post entries. A run to Yowle Bay is set for Sunday.

W. L. Kerr R. Hogue Will G. Bulfin W. B. Alexander Messrs R. Coombes H. Adams H. C. Holden J. F. Johnston W. T. Kerr Palace Emporium Bicycle Club Clifton Gardens Anthony Hordern and Sons’ Clothing Factory N. Craig A. Bradley W. Pratt F. Lofts F. Wright E. M.artney A. Rumsey H. Bisset D. Forest Post Yowle Bay Great Buckingham Street

Katoomba Civilian Rifle Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Katoomba Civilian Rifle Club met at Bashford's Hall on Tuesday evening with Dr. Spark presiding and a large turnout. The secretary reported growth in the members’ roll since 1898 while the Bronger Shield was won outright by the club. Officers were elected: President Dr. Spark. Vice President J. E. Bashford. Hon Secretary C. Johnstone. Hon Treasurer F. Winser. Committee Nash, Gibson, Brayden, Burns, Thorncroft, James, Dillon. Auditors C. N. Backhouse and Quinan.

Brekineville Cricket Club F. C. Molesworth H. E. Byrne E. Williams Metzler Harris Beesley Byrne Williams Ford and Beesley N.S.W. Junior Association W. Metzler N. T. Harris J. F. Docker W. Preedy A. M. Hemsley H. W. Radford C. F. W. Lloyd M. B. Halligan L. T. Lloyd T. H. Robinson Katoomba J. E. Beshford C. Johnstone F. Winser J. R. Nash Gibson Brayden Burns

Williams and Ross Handicap Starts Set for Gladstone Run

The list of starters for the Williams versus Ross handicap at Gladstone running around Cook's River shows competitors from Manus to Francis, with bib numbers and several spellings indicating a large field. The event begins at three o'clock tomorrow, featuring many local runners and clubs.

Williams Ross Gladstone Cook's River Pam M*manus G. Bowen V. Wheelahan J. Nicholson F. Fennan W. Itogencamp R. Davis A. Warden S. Brown J. H. Semple Booth M. V. Morrissey H. U. Breckearly D. Applitt BE. C. Fallon D. W. M'Carthy FL Russell H. Jones W. Rowlands W. Wooller C. C. Mackley W. Roberts R. Osgood J. Quirk W. Bruce Treweek Schuberg A. Russell H. Foy J. Miller M. Bettesworth G. Brown M. J. Wan A. Emery J. Jones W. H. Filmes J. Mattean Francis

Billiards City Tattersall’s Tourney Round Two Results

The second round concluded with Eaton Jones defeating Blondricks by eight and M O'Brien beating Kerr by thirty eight. The third round draw includes W Edwards vs Eaton, Gardiner vs Clayton, Baker vs Benjamin, Cohen vs Cue, Moan vs Spot, Wallace vs Dawson, Corrigan vs O'Brien, and Corrington vs Frost, with assigned receipts and debts.

City Tattersall Eaton Jones i T. Blondricks M. O'Brien J. Kerr W. Edwards Vv. R. Eaton EB. J. Gardiner Vy. A. Clayton G. Baker V. L. Benjamin Cohen Cue EL Moan Spot ER. Wallace V. M. Dawson J. Corrigan V. M. O'Brien E. Corrington T. Frost

Coursing meeting postponed to September 14 19

The Bangor complimentary meeting was postponed. The committee now plans to hold it on September 14 and 19 if the Sydney Coursing Club agrees to forego its fixtures for that week.

Agif Bangor A.J Sydney Coursing

Tram Conductor Patrick O Keefe Injured in Yard Collision

A tram conductor named Patrick O Keefe, 26, was struck by a car in Bridgestreet tram yards while crossing late Thursday night. He suffered serious injuries including a compound fracture of the left arm and was taken to Sydney Hospital by the Civil Ambulance Brigade. He resides at 28 Abercrombie Street.

Patrick O'Keefe Bridgestreet Sydney Hospital Civil Ambulance Brigade O'Keefe Abercrombie Street

Chaining Aboriginal Prisoners At Wollar Sparks Debate

At a meeting of the Aborigines Board the chairman said he might strain the law for aborigines jailed at Wollar and moved to Mudgee while a report would be prepared. MLA Mr Chanter asked if chaining was true and urged a House discussion.

Fosbery Wollar Mudgee Chanter M.L.A

Letter praises Major Savage over Bushmen depot camp

A correspondent cites a letter from Corporal Charles Liord of the New South Wales Bushmen Contingent dated Marandellas July 24 praising Major Savage. The trooper, recently out of hospital, says he is well and treatment was humane, with no heavy duty until fit for Bulawayo. He calls Savage a popular, capable officer and a good example of soldierly conduct.

Evening News Marandelias Charles Liord New South Wales Hushmen’s Con Oxent Marandellas Major Savage Bulawayo

Pepper’s Ghost and Peppermint Cure A Nostalgic Verse

A compact verse praising Pepper’s Ghost as a grand illusion from days of yore. It jokes that modern conjurers cannot boast the same wonder and mocks contemporary tricks. The poet ends by touting Woods’ Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds.

Pepper

Shipping Arrivals and Departures From Rockton and Other Ports

Shipping arrivals list numerous vessels including Rockton from Cairns captained by Marcus M. Osborne with 2979 tons and passengers, G. S. Yuills and Company, Paroo agents, and others from Fremantle via Adelaide with 2665 tons under J. B. S. Medley. Departures include Zealandia bound for Auckland and N Z ports and Lacy Mabel for Napier, with multiple ships and passenger lists noted.

Rockton Marcus M. Osborne Cairns W. Lalpraik R. A. Vallack Bowden B. Renwick Messrs A. Griffith G. M. Roy W. Lapraik J. C. Harrison F. Mackie J. T. Ryan A. Hughes R. H. Lazarus F. E. Davis Adelaide Melbourne Griffin Infant Miss Howchin J. E. Pascoe Misa H. G. Long Rogers H. A. Dodwell F. J. Clark J. Rosenwing A. F. Hunt M'Indoe A. H. Shearer Cugens Eliiout and Child K. Cubett Misa B. Webb G. M'Kenzie A. Martin Brown J. G. Haggart F. Gorman J. Trimble J. Porges Plait Misa Blair Master Blair A. Fernbach Jtig Gurus, Philp, and Company, Limited Kallatina J. Magee Clarence Henry Leonard Schaeffer Quelch Holloway Missen Read Fairweather M‘dougall Toole Phemister Stanborough M'Lean Graham M.j.m‘donough H. J. Foster F.G. Fanning H.de Lamb W. E. Wilson B. Schaefer F. W. Schaeffer F. Sceats R. Holloway T. Haynes H. Barnes D. K. Wilson N. Company St. George B. Alley Richmond Hiver Mesdames Mason Scotchman Wakely Scott Johnstone Studder Asbury Cornwell Daley Ricardo Pillage Caffery Summerville Roland Hole M'Gregor Mason N.C Oonah Eden Mesdame Allen Gowing Sheehan Downton Kollner Abel Sitorage Friendship Moses Richmond River B. M. Corrigan and Company Ilawarra Garde South Coast Coomanderry Cunty Shoalhaven J. Aubin Electra W. B. Nelson Mauuing River Sydney Aadrals Walker Newcastle Ilk Moresby Williams New Britain New Guinea Buros, Philp, and Company W. Quiranegal Burketown Zealandia Auckland N.Z Lacy Mabel Bytne Napier Noss Chine

Maritime notes on ships around Fremantle and Sydney

High water at Sydney Cove. Vessels arrive and depart: G.M.3 Wilic from Bremen to Sydney. Australien from Colombo to Marseilles. Polynesien from Colombo to the colonies. India from Colombo to London. Stettin cleaned at Mort's Dock. Alameda due Sydney from San Francisco. Orizaba from Melbourne to Sydney. Kotaku from Clyde to Table Bay. Baxtern may arrive from Kobe. Falconhiuret reported wrecked off Madagascar. Passenger lists for Wilicad and other vessels. additional sailings and port reports across Fremantle, Natal, Durban, and Melbourne. various ships due or arriving in Sydney, Brisbane, Durban, and Newport.

High Water Sydney Cove G.M Wilic Fremantle Bremen Sydney M.M Australien Colombo Marseilles Polynesien MM. Line Colomoo Colonies Albany R.M.S. India P. and O London G.M.S. Stettin Mort R.M.8 Alameda A. ‘Ins G San Francisco Circular Quay R.M.S. Orizaba Orient Line Melbourne Kotaku Union Company Purchase Table Bay Clyde E. and A. Company Baxtern Kobe Falconhiuret Cardiff Diego Buere Madagascar G.M.8 Wilicad N.D.L Porta Thos. Etratham Lovegrove Elliott Sam A. Crawley R. Harwood H. Cordeavy G. Desa Washington H. Lewis Hyett M. Wilemann R.teeke Dietrich Miss Rasmussen Kemp Miss Shoest Carl Schun Hindson C. Haer M.ganun John A. Clark S. Mitchell Hatazzi Otto Lurmann A. Dubve Efele Gee Samuel Blum Wernett Hall New York Lund Woolloomooloo South Africa Natal Isleworth Berges China Pyrmont Tweed Heads North Bayrea Bay Excelsior Ballina Bar Clarence River Port Macquarie Eureka Crndy Heads Oakland Wooton Nelson's Bay Sir George Wanderer Korumnah Port Stephens Newcastle Namol Countess of Errol Sophia Ann Mabel Hannah Nicholson Isabelle Violet Doepel Bellinger Balmain Volador Wrestler Bellambs Captain Cook Wollongong Mount Kembla Wilson's Promontory R.M S. Origaba King’s Island Ras Dara Warrnambool Capetown Alcaide Manerewa N.Z Euryalue R.M.S. Australia Gulf of Ancnd

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