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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
2
The Sydney voyage ship Lord Sefton reached Auckland on Sunday with a cargo destined for the American Fleet and Australia. The vessel will be expected to proceed to Sydney after disembarking.
Racing at Moorefield and Ascot details dominate the item with results, rider notes, and entries for Moorefield Steward's Mile. The report records the death of Melbourne Cup winner Gaulus at his owner's Richmond River stud from stomach hemorrhage, and mentions notable performances by Lancaster Rose and Lenlems, plus nominations for Warwick Farm and Wollongong meetings.
The Western Suburban Association outlines plans to invite Australia to join a Commonwealth cricket season. The Martictone Club proposes South Africa be invited for the coming winter, naming numerous clubs and districts in the potential competition across three grades and evening matches.
A London boxing scribe discusses Tommy Burns and Billy Squires in Paris for the world title. He notes Burns’ tactic shift leads to close decision against Squires, with Australian plans and possible rematches. The piece mentions Burns’ Sydney return, Laing in Melbourne, and Squires leaving for Melbourne to challenge Lieven.
In a jagged report from Hompbut SW cycling meets Campain won easily in the second race while Annandaly took the first by eight points over Willolizhby with Botany third. The semi final draw lists Campsie Annandale and Marrickville with Sercod beating Bal malh Spivey and Western Suburbs and Endeld drawing the bye.
At Batenai's Hotel in Georgesirret the Waverley Club hosted a musical programme when an inebriated man, Foucett, caused a disturbance. David Stores, ML.A., joined the melee during an interval. Mr Ray Tomdy, head of the arranging committee, presided over the event.
Western Districts faces Metropolis in Bathurst with a contingent of Sydney players traveling Friday. The piece also notes a Saturday match at Victoria Barracks where Burne Philp and Company defeated Limive 22 to nil, a St Patrick's Club win in the St Vincent De Paul Grady Competition, and the Australasian jubilee carnival in Melbourne with Victoria taking the championship and revenue around £400.
Golf results from the Australian Club bogey event for Benatar Walker's trophy show G T Balcombe leading contenders with tight margins. Christos, Fowell, Laeagh, Jones, Turmell and others posted notable scores across club medals and mixed foursomes. Parramatta Cats Cup and Concord stroke results are listed, highlighting regional club competition and titles across Marrickville and South Australia.
No fewer than six tied for first in the qualifying round of the Royal Sydney Club Allen match. The following 16 will compete, listing players and scores in a dense, OCR style with several names such as Love, Reaflug, Smith, Wingall, Braithwait, Jones, Walker, Preeman, Wombe, Sheldon among others.
In a Melbourne lawn tennis result Dunlop M Heath Barnard and Heath won the victoring premiership. In Sydney Club captaincy events Dour beat Turion 6 0 6 3 6 4 Parker beat Savors 1 Gy G1 and Pockdey beat Kidaton 1A a 62 Ei Piscre's defeated Bt Pauls Kogarah on their court at Letchhards by seven games Spratt 1 Macco's Blacklow and Bruce St Pauls 3 1 Wy Kenny and Mies M Downey v Bruce and ties KG Webb Mins ML Hanly exes Mins c Hiely v Mrs Blachchand and Miss N Wedd t PB Spratt and Mise Hanly v Powys ang Mite N Webb 6 0 J W Koony and 8 Spratt BrecWlow and Bruce 4 4 8 Spratt and Mins Brgy Dieting and Mrs Iseesian 3 J W Kenny and Mis O Hanly Brice and Miss N Webb 1 6 total St Pladre's 4 ser 4 gamen St Pan's & pala 37 games
Furlong stroked crew wins as Neville Metcalf and Carrel with Donald captain presented prizes. A Glebe Tier Pours final saw Dieckenson’s crew edge Merrington Wotton and Gibeon. Lebckhardt Club’s eights race won by Collins Kolts Smith Jones MDonald Beaumont Nixon Wood sailing to victory.
A misstep halted two officers planned to embark on a lengthy instructional mission in India. Captain Tilney and Captain F B Russell were recalled after a cable from the Indian Government indicated the appointment had not been endorsed by the Secretary of State for India.
The Waverley fancy dress carnival at Waverley Park on Saturday featured a parade led by Wa Verley Beboot Bend and a long line of spectators. School children in costumes, Bondi fire brigade displays, and various contests entertained a large crowd, with Mrs. Tl. G. Kina, Mayor of Waverley, leading a waterproof procession and funds raised.
A strong NSW rifle team is named to compete in the Cotamoorrealtt rifle match at Adz Tulde in September. The article lists M'Leod Randwick and others from Randwick Orange Parramatta and Sydney with selections and appointment of selectors and mergench guards.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a Bank of 34 South Wales inquiry about sweated sovereigns and a shortfall of 11,000 light sovereigns moved to the Mint. It notes a £94.65 value of half-saveriga with £55 shortage. The piece cites wear and tear after years, and a bottle for Chamberinia’s Cough Remedy praised for children.
Sydney Town Hall opens the twentieth annual Local Government Conference with Lord Mayor presiding. Debates cover amendments to the Local Government Act of 1906, board appointments, rate schedules, council powers, and proposed reforms affecting municipalities, shires, and ratepayers across NSW.
Reports from Merrilla Copper Mine outline progress on the main shale drive with crosscuts extended and hopes to reach the main channel soon. Developments in Sauna Claus Pine Ridge Klondike Homeward Board and other sites indicate ongoing prospecting, sinking preparations, and expected capital expenditure to support deeper drives and future production across multiple properties.
In Bewsmoat-strent Pyrmont Getteh Masser driven vehicle Sunday when a horse attached to a cable caused it to lurch into George-street. The collision scattered occupants into the roadway. Passengers suffered minor injuries. horse and carriage sustained damage. Investigations continue.
Amusements note a successful Town Full Saturday evening featuring Spa nex Operatic Society’s Gounod piece in aid of Fres Kinderzartems. W Avprey directed, with a capable cast and elaborate orchestral support. audience praised soprano performance and Mephistopholean sets. Bijou Picture Palace in George-terel showcases clear, varied films led by Thiel and supported by a Welsh harbor welcome event and a given matinee by Lawrence Godfrey Smith.
A detailed theatre chronicle describes performances in a mixed program featuring Debailey, Schumann pieces, and a notable display by 11 year old dancers. The article notes vocal numbers and instrumental interludes, with performances by Sube, Mero, and guest artists. It highlights audience turnout at the National Amphitheatre, the presence of special acts, and an emphasis on live music and dance in a large city venue.
Fragmentary OCR lists scattered names and places including Brighton Queensland Australia New Zealand Ireland and Australia with numerous garbled phrases. It seems to note relatives and possible oblique mentions of missing or deceased individuals among a family network.
A historical advertisement details Morse's Indian Root Pills marketed to relieve constipation and liver complaints. It touts restorative effects, references a practitioner in Balmain, and mentions a diary farmer meeting in Derry as part of a public notice. The piece blends testimonials with product promotion and civic event references.
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