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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1902

Page

2

Meeting at Forest Lodge to decide five events

A Forest Lodge meeting on Thursday will settle a five event program while Rosebery Park’s postponed meeting will reassemble with original plans in view. Entries close Friday for Brighton meeting and jockey tickets for Saturday’s AJC meet are issued by 4 pm Thursday.

Forest Lodge Rosebery Park Club Brighton Narrabri Hospital Myall Randwick Rakensbury King Edward Melbourne Achilles Grezzpan Johannesburg Horace A.J.C B. Whalley Gozzo Eydney Il Meenkins Carslake Barringun J Opley Oemporab A.J. Tattersall National Sporting Club Tatterhill Tattersall

Forest Lodge Races Hold Busy Handicap Card

December meeting at Forest Lodge features Flying Handicap 15 furlongs with Paddy Marlborough and Mystery among top contenders plus Thirteen-one and Fourteen-two handicaps listing a mix of riders and weights. Additional Forest Lodge Handicap for all entrants includes Slogger and Kobime among the runners in a crowded program.

Paddy List Marilson Tommy Mystery Nellie Rosina Belilgianer Amanda Miss Oracle Marle Lidyd Ray Picker Barcarelle Friendship Highlander Mystery IT Magnet O.K. IL Kobime Rusty

Boxing Night Lights Up Christmas Tournament First Round

At Golden Cate Club ten bouts open the Christmas tournament. Basler beat Cooper in five rounds despite size disadvantage. Andrews defeats Thompson in a fast thirteen round verdict after Thompson pressured throughout. National Sporting Club crowd packed Tuesday night for two capital contests.

Golden Cate Club National Sporting Club Basler Cooper Andrews Thompson

Bondi Club Hosts Tenth Annual Swimming Carnival

The Bondi Club stages its tenth annual carnival at the local baths on Saturday headlined by the 440 Yards Championship of New South Wales featuring rivals R. Cavill, G. Read, W. H. Hobbs, F. R. Craig, R. Byers, C. Corbett, and H. Smith. Read previously defeated Cavill in the 300 yards event. The Eastern Districts Flying Squadron provides support.

Bondi Club New South Wales R. @avill G. Read W. H. Hobbs FR. Craig R. Byers C. Corbett H. Smith Laver Read Cavill Listricta Flying Squadron

Interclub Championship and 100 Yards Race at Randwick Coogee

A championship and an exciting eastern clubs premiership race are planned with a 100 Yards Interclub Race in two classes. Entry lists include Wickham and Healy among 112 swimmers. novelty events and diving to fill the programme. trams to Bondi Beach for refreshments. Starts listed for Randwick and Coogee Club's 100 Yards Members' Handicap at Coogee Aquarium Baths this evening.

Wickham South Sea Islander Healy East Sydney Bondi Beach Randwick and Coogee Coogee Aquarium Baths H. Swes Eer H. Oxenham L. Walch M. Powell J. Milverton W. Evemerk W. Sparkes G. F. Ives E. J. O'Dowd A. Farmito A. Rodman G. HU Larkin V. Church H. Freeman W. Jence C. Elderton W. Gilles J. Duffy C. Willams E. Cochrane E. Burnett J. Lopez E. P. Robinson WP Mettox W. Miley A. Cameron H. Todd F. A. Randle T. Fox A. Brown H. Evang W. Wyllie

Australian cricketers welcomed by New South Wales officials

The New South Wales Cricket Association hosted the Australian team at Hotel Australia with Mr G H Heid in chair. Speeches praised Trumper and urged Ker mode’s return to Sydney. Boxing Day NSW selections for Queensland faced public attention alongside district matches and school fixtures.

Australia New South Wales Cricket Association G. H. Heid Darling Harry Hilliard New South Wales England Wimaelf Peruco Shane Reid Duoys Trumble Tramper Hill J. Darling Crimie Victoria Kermode Sydney Trumper Tromper Bateman Tupate

Wicket Width Debate Foiled By Uncertain Umpire Race

A cricket debate over widening the wickets stalls as players confess ignorance of current width. Yorkshire batsmen Mr Taylor and Mr Burpup admit uncertainty. The team opens Friday at Domain Cricket Ground against Auckland Eleven in a three day match.

Yorkshire Taylor Burpup Domain Cricket Ground Auckland

Public reception for Victor Trumper sparks assurance request

A letter to the editor from J J Gilmnan of Peterhead complains about a public reception and ticket sales for Victor Trumper. He notes about 5000 attendees expected proceeds perhaps not clearly stated as benefiting Trumper and asks the Crown Street School Old Boys' Union to confirm proceeds will go to him.

Evening News Sir —Wheao Victor Trumper Trumper Prena Crown Street School Old Boys' Union Town Hall J. J. Giltmnan Albany Road Peteraham

Sailing notes and club race updates from Sydney clubs

Tomorrow the Prince Alfred Yacht Club will hold a smoke concert to welcome Mr. Hordern. Trophies for the winter tournaments are on view at Easy and Company in Hunter Street. The Sydney Sailing Club plans an extra race on March 21 for non winning skippers. Southern Cross was added to the club register. Next Saturday’s handicap list includes Kerikl Effie Plover Susie Hiawatha Guinevere Australian Donnelly Arawa Mascotte Thalia Wallami Waterwitch. Mr Solomon’s motion on handicap starts was withdrawn.

Dvellog Prince Alfred Southern Cross Kerikl Effie Plover Susie Hiawatha Guinevere Donnelly Arawa Mascotte Thalia Wallami Waterwitch Solomon

Treseider to Oppose Pearce in £100 Rowing Match

A rowing contest on the Parramatta River will see R. Treseider face H. Pearce for £100 a side on March 7. The event highlights a notable provision for stakes in a single race.

R. Treseider H. Pearce Parramatta River

Major Taylor Arrives in Auckland Prepares for Sydney Race

Major Taylor reached Auckland on Tuesday and plans to race in Sydney but doubts success due to climate change and recent illness. He expects three to four weeks to regain form after traveling from America. Accompanied by his wife and trainer, he will not race against Robl and Dickentman, continental pace-followers, who are in a different class of riders from the American sprinter.

Major Taylor Auckland Sydney Australia America Robl Dickentman

Champion Rink Competition First Round Draw Released

The draw for the Champion Rink Competition first round on January 14 lists multiple matches across venues City Green Petersham Redfern Balmain Randwick and Victoria Park. Further rounds of the Champion Medal Competition follow on January 26 with eight venues and listed matchups including Rigg Harris Moses Hale Strong and several others.

Forsyth Hastings Young Wilkie Chatswood V. Eviston Smith Walker Jervis St. Leonards City Green Scott Lewis Easton Strong Balmain Johnston Willings Purves Gordon Victoria Park Petersham Kay Goddard Watson Schofield Redfield V. Fairweather Harrie City V. Coulter Oatley Raffan Spohn Randwick Seymour Clarke Sutton F. Young Annandale V. Bromwich London Larbalestier Roarty St. George Rowley Bell Brothwood Lane V. Manly Rink Ashfield Heselton Elder Murdoch Crimp Harber Groth Butler Bradbury Moses Hale Hardy Bromwich Taft Martin J. A. Lewis Henwood Carrie v. Gordon Hobhouse M.laughlin Howery Freeman Gartrell Marks Rowsell A. Lewis Crump Hind Fitzgerald Y. Dickenson At &J. George Williams ¥. Abrams Sledge Dunshea Kondiovy Sheather Hogue Donaldson At Waverley Widerstrom Upton Moran Morgan Whittle Harrison Wallace A Bye

Sydney Homing Pigeon Race Result at Marulan

In the Sydney Homing Pigeon Society race from Marulan eight miles distance, 190 birds competed. Mr. Schneiders bird won third position with 926 yards per minute, Grace was second at 916 yards, Wright third at 906 yards, Halliday fourth at 905 yards, Smalley eleventh with MM yards, Condy sixth at 908 yards.

Sydney Homing Pigeon Society Marulan Mr. Schneider Grace Wright Halliday Smalley Condy

Vice Regal Dinner Hosted by Governor at Rose Bay

A state dinner at Government House Rose Bay last evening hosted by His Excellency the Governor. Attendees included consuls from Greece Peru Spain Switzerland and more along with other diplomats and officials.

Rose Bay M. V. Mansiachi Greece W. J. MacGeorge Peru F. RB. Freehill Spain M. Marc Rutty Switzerland W. Brown Chi Orlando H. Baker

Spectacles Seized. Owner Sought by Central Police

Constable Farley seeks an owner for three pairs of rolled-gold spectacles found at the Central Police Station. They were taken from a man who refused to account for them. H. A. Scott and Co. Balmain Drapers known for low prices and Co-operativ Coupona.

Farley H. A. Scott and Co Drapers Balmain Coupona

Helidon Spa Removes Effete Material and Deafness

Dr P Stanich, specialist from Vienna and Halle clinics, offers ear disease consultations at 161 Liverpool Street Sydney on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm. Free attendances for the needy noted. Also advertises Taylor Bros high value jams at low prices.

P. Stanich Imperial and Royal University Vienna Halle A.S Germany Liverpool Street Sydney Taylor Bros

Parliament Debates Finance and Loan Bills Highlights

The Assembly heatedly discusses budget shortages and borrowing plans with ministers and critics clashing over a multi million loan. Questions reveal rail and seed wheat subsidies and public works costs as 420 laborers and 40 dredges are cited.

Broughton Government Savings Bank Technical Education Department Ross O'Sullivan Public Works Department

Maritime Miscellany and Vessel Movements at Sydney

A detailed maritime round-up lists highwater timings at Sydney, projected departures to-morrow from Churence and Clarence Wharves, and arrivals of multiple steamers from Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, and abroad. It notes French sailing ships bound for Sydney, ships due from New York and London ports, and several outward-bound vessels with cargoes including coal, tea, rice, and camphor. Captain changes include W. C. Thompson taking command of the Welonge after 12 years in service.

Furcha Fs Bellinger River Churence Wharf City of Gratetonia Kiehmam River Clarence St. George Clarence River Jpm Newcastle Market Wharf Sydney Katangi Slante Video Caperewo Mookiun Melbourne Wollowrun West Australia Vie Porta: Allingi Brisbane Mildura Gonuhi Hobart Yokohamea Gold Lion Amd Sundries London Glaucus Urixhane Adelaide Himutaka Wellp Monte Video Abyssinia Albany Bunbury New York Herat Bremen Anglo-Canadian Strathord Sidney New Yorke Lundy Commonwealth Fron Londo South Africa Golden Shore Puget Sound Wabenden Whatcom Sreme San Franciero Coltingrove Eureka James Mowes Vancouver

Wine Adulteration Bill Passes Third Reading

Government moves to finish wine authenticity reform as Fisheries Bill advances through committee and secures third reading, signaling progress on food safety and maritime policy.

Goulburn Ashton J. C. L. Fitzpatrick Legislative Council

Shipping Arrivals and Cargoes from December 16 17

Listings show ships arriving and departing with cargoes and captains. Varying vessels include Tibkerra from Port Pirie and Pega from the South Coast, Centurion from Mes Dalton and Kavued Maru from Yokohama. Also noted are Winchester from San Francisco and Saint Louis from Noumea with respective cargoes and agents. Additional lines list Melbourne routes to Auckland and Dunkirk London Antwerp shippings via Paris.

Tibkerra Toms Siavies Port Pirie Yulll and Company Pega Bishop L.N. Company Centurion Tone Piper Herp Mes Dalton Mruthers Fraser Vyokolume Urns Philp Aod Company Gertie Samol Wiitone Warne New- Canlie Fliess Winchester Ecb San Francisco Bellinger Tanglin Cameden Haven Allen Taylor Conany Saint Louis Proux Noumea St Pierre Tuwne Vile Aml Vompely Mpetite DT Parti Ib Melbourne Armmacio Tur OokLoWwo Va Porte Aessie Craig Auckland Newcaastle Fort Elliot Dunkirk London Antwerp Paris

Giddons Foresees Record Wet Year For Australia

Liverpool meteorologist J Harcourt Giddons predicts 1903 will be among Australia's wettest years in the Commonwealth Weather Chart 1403. His forecast, based on astronomy, warns of heavy rains from January to April, a wet winter, floods on river banks in April, and notable rain in November and late December.

J. Harcourt Giddons Liverpool Sydney Giddons

Dean's Ointment claimed cure for piles with testimonial letter

An advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as a sure remedy for all forms of piles. A testimonial from Mr. William Gulliver of Gulliver and Curtis claims a permanent cure after twenty two years of itching and shows annual use and orders. The notice notes price and that the product is sold by chemists and stores with Foster McClellan Co. as the Australian distributor.

Dean William Gulliver Gulliver and Curtis General Contractora Avoca Bankstown Mes Doan

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