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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
5
A fragmentary catalog page lists toy and gift items with prices and brief descriptions. Items include dolls, piano toys, picture blocks, buckets, stoves, tennis equipment, packing cases, robes, walking sticks, boxes, wallets, and tobacco pouches suitable as gifts for husbands, fathers, or beaus.
The article reports on opposition to the Church of England marriage vow requiring wife obedience and parallels ongoing debates in France and Britain about equal rights within marriage. It notes advocates arguing the clause unjust and mentions historical references to 1848 French feminist actions and proposed Code changes.
A report from Alsace Lorraine notes a severe gender imbalance with three men for every woman in many provinces. Kneuttingen hosts 1500 single women and 600 eligible men, prompting authorities to offer inducements to attract more women to settle in the region.
NSW Public Works Committee began reviewing the Fisher Library project at Sydney University. The plan aims to complete the library extensions and add lecture rooms, connecting the old main building with the new wing, at an estimated cost of £12,064. London funds from the Fisher bequest have grown to over £41,000 through prudent administration. A separate note reports a horse kick injury to Mr. A. Swany's son, leaving him in a critical condition.
Capital nominations were received for the Challenge Stake and Anniversary Handicap. Entries exceed expectations with 22 for the Anniversary Handicap and 11 for the other events. Notable entrants include Lord Beauchamp Confetti Rouble and more, with horses like Pharos Wee Laddie and Dumont among entries. A Breeders and Trainers Association meeting discussed apprentice riders and suburban club opportunities. The Wollongong meeting and Hamline River Jockey Club entries promise a strong program, despite prior injuries and trading challenges.
A Rosebery meeting is promised with special trams and a 2:15 p.m. first race. Selections include FOURTEEN-TWO NANDICAM SKYLARK DALMENY, and NOVICE HANDICAP with NEGLECTED HIPPOXA EDNA LOU. Other races feature BELLE STEPPINGSTONE SIMILE MAID and FOURTEEN-ONE HANDICAP with HUPRAH and BURNELD. ROSEBERY HANDICAP includes KYLOE ROYAL PLUSH NERVE.
The Railway and Tramway Employees Tournament finished at the Gaiety Club with Hodder Sst winning the middle and final rounds in the light divisions. Vienna bouts saw M Arthy Pet Bib Rushcutters Bay stop Dray in a one round foul, while Miller defeated M Arthy in the final. Tidley claimed the heavyweight final by knockout. Tom Jones and Sir Sullivan are billed for a 20 round main event tonight at the Gaiety. Johnson to spar with Foley, Snowy Baker, and others at the Manly Sharing Tink for charity. The orchestra plays at the stadium this afternoon and Thursday. Burns plans a final appearance before Boxing Day. M Intosh to depart on a world tour January 2 with Burns-Johnson pictures and will be feted New Year’s Eve. return to Sydney in September.
The Ryde area celebrates the reopening of the Municipal Bathing facility after major improvements. The Ryde District Club hosted an evening of events with the Ryde Brass Band providing music. Highlights include handicap races at Myde Superior Public School and Ryde Se Period Public School with winners such as H. Cox and W. Beat, and a final time of 36 seconds in the 33 yard dash.
Chaotic yardage and handicap swimming results from Sydney area clubs including Wentworth Ladies, Rose Bay Amateur Club, and Wawrley. Highlights note multiple heats, names such as Jeee Nelsen Ross Barnes Nielsen and others, with final times around one minute and various handicaps. Event held at Coogee Aquarium and Farmer's Gentlemen's Baths with planned races tomorrow evening.
Cricket notes describe Queensland facing New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground on New Year’s Day. Historic results cite New South Wales’ innings victory over South Australia by 527 runs, with umpires selected for upcoming tests and a push for junior grade matches and selection processes at the New South Wales Cricket Association.
In a Hornsby School billiards contest titled 100 tin at Arte ot Monday night Lincrum beat Sigum junior by 260 after a start of bu The winner averaged 46 muse breaks of Fa 21 28 145 78 45 62 7A and SS of which were red Landrivn was asked to continue the latter break after he made 47 which took him his point Smiths best was 23.
A Homebush council meeting discussed Flemington saleyards stock movements. Alderman Kiini presided as stock numbers and transport congestion were raised, with speakers urging government provision of better accommodation and street clearance during sales. Several delegates and council members weighed options to ease handling and timing for future sales.
The Sydney Philharmonic Society to present The Messiah on Christmas afternoon at the Town Hall. Soprano Grace Miller Ward and altos Betelte Mabel Ward and Marey Weltlena participate, with Charion Rosenthal and Bruce Truman among presiding officials and performers.
The Travellers’ Association of New Inch Wales elected a new president after a contested vote. Cooke won by a 25 vote majority against Adams and Merford, while the retiring president John Wallace departs after long service and regional conference involvement.
At the council meeting motions proposed invites Northern Suburbs councils including North Sydney Mosman Lane Cove to join a conference on establishing a curbside garbage destructor. Delegates Willoughby and Willoughby Town Hall to be arranged by Mayne. Mayor Baller and Aldermen Cleland Robey named delegates.
Wednesday's mails announce sailing from Sydney to Auckland and direct services to New Zealand and Tasmania with various rates and routes. A foundation stone for a chapel at All Saints College Bathurst was laid on Saturday by Bishop Ormidges.
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