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A fragment from this afternoon's Sporting and Other News previews upcoming items and page references for further coverage on pages five and seven.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
15
A fragment from this afternoon's Sporting and Other News previews upcoming items and page references for further coverage on pages five and seven.
A sizable crowd attended Canterbury Park racing with warm weather failing to fully improve track conditions. Concludes with results from multiple handicaps including Confetti’s victory over Loch Merv and Lady Ruenalf, and notable performances by Sacre Heliotrope Zrist with Trenchmore and Grattan notable in the Canterbury Handicaps.
Loch Mery wins the Welter Handicap over 6 furlongs at 7 to 4, with 70 starters racing for £188 stakes each. Virginian, Shimosé, Safari and others followed. Loch Mery times in 1 minute 16 and 3/5 seconds, with Elsa and Virginian among the placed rivals.
Calcutta reports from November 20 show serious unrest across India with heightened police and garrison activity. Ambassadors prepare for the Viceroy's visit as police motorcycles and Gordon Highlanders bolster protection at Government House. The Viceroy warns of a conspiracy threatening the nation's future and vows firm action against Revolutionary and Treasonous elements.
Melbourne reports the discovery of two stowaways on the Eastern at Sydney with Minister Batchelor asserting reliable information that another steamer recently brought 90 Chinese men to Australia. He warns the immigration watchdogs must not be defied and criticizes comprador practices in China.
Shortly after 4 pm a fire at Mesers D Ferguson and Company 84 Clarence street damaged an iron box with clippings on the ground floor but was soon extinguished. Origin unknown. Another blaze hit Caroline Ada Luff’s cottage in Bobsyroad Botany roof damage from chimney spark. No. 2 Redfern Alexandria Waterloo Botany brigades responded saving the college. main damage to roof and sitting room. Building insured for £205 with furniture coverage unclear.
In clear weather a large crowd watched Alexander of America and A W Dunlop defeat home players A B Jones and G W Wright by 6-3 6-4 6-4. The match featured sharp volleys, strong serves, and notable backhand returns as the visitors edged the home pair.
Marrickville and Annandale Cycling Club carnival held at the Sports Ground this afternoon. Heat and final results feature Slevin, Dredge, Weston, Gr lam, and Brewer with wins in sprints and mile events, margins by wheel and length, plus a farmer winning a two mile dash.
Melbourne reports a unsettled state political climate as the Governor remains silent on major issues while Mr. Beni delivered a Bendigo speech touching on the position but offering no clear declarations.
A benefit event in Sydney will be staged at the National Amphitheatre by Mr James Brennan on Friday evening. The National Vaudeville entertainers perform a special programme, with Jack Jumazon the colored champion playing bass and boxing with THM Lang. An exhibition of ball punching and shadow boxing will also take place.
The opening of the new pavilion at the Wa verley Cricket Oval was conducted with officials from the Wa verley District Cricket Club and sponsors presenting a gold prize. The event marked a milestone for the local club and its supporters as the pavilion was handed over for use.
The Carbine Wheel Race final was run over 1 f mile at Homebush. Watson won by a nose from Lip with Latery third, Powell fourth, Summers fifth, and Coleman fifth. Lip set the fastest time with 6.50 to Watson's 6.50, while Latry posted 6.50 and Coleman 1 minute.
The Motor Boat Club of NSW held two events at Cremorne for boats rated at 29 mph and for boats with 1 mile speed over a horse. Results list Merfe Doodin Kelvin Lb New fw Garker and others in the first race, and Cheu-Chou Welzitit Mate Rolshy in the second.
Global shipping brief lists cargo movements and passenger terms. Aprivale December entries note various crews and consignments from Coelhonseltyth Peet with Bene Mokhowis, plus departures to London Leiden Melbourne and Port Stephens. Names include Giamia Norty Acetins etau Thrhirnan and Juncereen from Tweed River.
Unclear text outlines a coastal weather outlook with cloudy periods, clearing, and warm temperatures. Mentions SE coast of New Boull Woleons and nearby areas with mixed winds. A general forecast notes possible morning showers and a thunderstorm event on Friday with varying rain chances.
Results from a busy day of handicap swimming include multiple heats at Brook Baths with F Alifite, A Cable, BH Wood, J Haigh, J Halgh and others placing in first heats and finals. Times varied. notable winners included Woolf Alldriit Cable Haigh Lithgow Haigh and others across events.
A boy, who slipped on a plank at Bi phen street wharf, nearly fell into the river but grabbed a plank and was hauled to safety by another man from the steamer Lady Napier. Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery claims to make sure cures, with a curious numeric note.
The report lists races from the Sydney Yacht Squadron and Sydney Plying Squadron with heats and final placements for multiple boats including Petrel Nebeck Eileen Ben-my-chree Zanita Eileen Crescent VII Archer Austra Seat and Blanch. A close finish noted between the scratch boats in the handicap race.
Report says funds intended for wages at Centennial Colliery Curlewis were drawn from Union Bank Tamworth and shipped by train, but the money vanished while in transit.
University 253 in first innings, North Sydney all out for 229. Minnett took 2 for 65, Willcocks claimed 6 for 36, Allen 6 for 18, Stack 1 for 14, Butler 1 for 23. University won by 24 runs on first innings.
Summary of Central Cumberland innings with Waddy Bannerman Pye and Barry among scorers, plus Sydney second innings with Pite Watsford and Bannerman. Bowling by Ayres Cranney Antill and others. Burwood and Paddington results noted with bowling analyses. Petersham and Middle Harbor match details included with wickets, runs, and bowling figures for each side.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention players Redfern Riddell Barnes Hartigan and Goddard with scattered references to TF Barnes Jordan Proud and 106. No coherent event details or outcomes are discernible from the readable text.
Proud took 1 for 7, Bamford 2 for 3, Macartney 0 for 79, Bergrava 1 for 53, Easrtlzay 0 for 38. Relfera won the first innings by 3 wickets and 4 runs in a low scoring game.
In a Sydney Cricket Ground 2 fixture, Waverley beat Middle Harbor by 76 runs on first innings. Waverley posted eight wickets in their first innings, with Cropper taking 4 for 94 and Row 1 for 00, while Middle Harbor struggled with Cropper, Keplt and Tait among the bowlers.
Petersham faced Burwood at Alexandria Oval in a multi-innings cricket report. The scoreline shows Burwood fell short while Petersham declared on 281 lead, with detailed bowlers' figures and subsequent innings progress across several clubs including Randwick, Addington, and Paddington, concluding North Sydney Oval play summaries.
Central Cumberland wins on first innings for 4 runs after a low scoring start. Bowling highlights include Joyce taking 2 for 42 and Coyle contributing 1 for 37. Balmain’s innings saw Pratt, Henderson, and Daley among the top scorers as both sides posted modest totals.
Newtown won the toss and batted first, Carroll run out for a duck, Wilson out, Rares dismissed by Louden for 0, Hayes out for 5, Treineway 0, Wells bowled by Grummet for 18, Mills bowled by Trethowmy for 2, Sagpers out to Grummett for 2, Langley out for 0 as play progresses at Erskineville Oval with Newtown fielding first against Redfern.
In the Second Grade competition Mosman scored 15 points, Glebe 12, University 5, North Sydney 7, Waverley 3, oldern and Faddington 4 each, Newtown 3, Leichhardt 0, Burwood and Central Cumberland 1 each, Randwick 3, Petersham 4, Sydney unknown.
Fragmentary advertisement note from page 5 7 mentions owners in Balmais and Gordon with unspecified debts or dues. Text is garbled but indicates a late classified listing and financial obligations. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions.
Vii Grade Mosman 201 defeats Randwick 69 21 and Gi 32 with key scores by Higgs 26 Tali 31 and Nor mach 21. Jaunzon 6 for 37 White 4 for 8 Terry 4 for 50 Rogers 4 for 14 led bowling. Waverley beat Waddington by seven wickets at Waverley Oval. seors were 180 in first innings and 102 in second. Glebe beat Pettranam at Birchgrove Oval by 23 runs with Peterazom Taylor II contributing 63 and Wotehis taking 5 for 61.
The Glebe Rowing Club hosted its 28th annual regatta at Lane Cove this afternoon featuring Maiden Fours open to associated clubs. Teams from Balmain, Sydney, Enterprise, and Glebe competed in multiple events with several boats earning wins by short margins, though no official times were recorded for some races.
Meldoven Saturday reports tenders for Wahrooms post and telegraph office will close Monday December 21. Revenue from Sydney and Melbourne telephone fines shows a £96 15s 0d week. A bill to amend the Post and Telegraph Act aims to authorize use of a New Zealand automatic franking machine. Postmaster-General cables New Zealand premier to check contrivance reliability.
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