Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Sydney Evening News in Sydney, New South Wales

We have pages in New South Wales

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

3

Rosehill meeting postponed amid weather and strong fields

Racing notes report a postponed Rosehill meeting with plans for seven special trains and near original field strength. Newcastle Jockey Club prize money and many trainers active at Randwick and Rosehill are noted, with entries and nominations rising, plus ongoing preparations for Caulfield and Flemington meetings.

Rosehill Dows Newcastle Jockey Club Caulfeld Flemington Randwick Horace Canterbury Park Moorefield I.arsshaw F. Beally J. Allsop T. Payton J. Burton New Zealand Racing Conference Tmt Wollongong Rosebank Oscalator Splendor Belle Cres'o Tany Cooma V.R.C Welcome Trist Peru Murray Mountain King Antonio New Zealand D. J. Price Mordialloc Kennington Victoria Amateur Test Club Caulfield Emita Orcus Earnshaw Cauleld Dan O'Brien Mily ‘Chamade Arektty Grafton Sydney Apologue Tartac Ben Burkley Warwick

Rose Bay Club Swimming Championship Carnival Preview

Race program for Rose Bay Baths on Saturday lists events including a 0 Yards School Handicap and notable swimmers such as Spedding Jones Dibba Murray and Boardman Pell Griffiths Wolf Matterwon Cooke Wright among entrants. Entries indicate a lively local meet with multiple heats and rivalries.

Msec J. Hollingsworth H. L. Pitt J.C. Ross Becc A. Kerslake A. Brindiey Pil Deer Reynolds S. Monaro L. Saiomoan Howe C. Doig Fini T. Dibbe Gare Poole W. Salter Dibbs N. B. Pint Time Rose Bay Rose Bay Baths

Annual football union halves price for new season

Last season's Annual of the N.8.W. Busby Union was self funding with no inefficiency. The union will issue this year's Annual at half-price. Sydney University Club invited a team from the University of New Zealand to visit Sydney, and the Collegians will come in July for rugby events.

Cattlereagh Amateur Turf Club Hungary Ae S. Peters Victoria Park Racing Club Imperial Arcade City Victoria Park Hundred Y.R.C Feotland Newmarket Iaha Flemington Apelogus Bisec N.8.w. Busby ‘Union Sydney University Club University of New Zealand Sydor Collegians

Cycling race in New York six days event yields deaths and prizes

The New York six days bicycle race saw £19000 collected at the rates. The event was won by W Rutt and J Stol who covered 2112 miles. The race caused the death of rider M Denala from a fatal head injury. The winning team also received appearance money and £100 first prize.

New York W. Rutt Australia J. Stol M'Denala

National Amphitheatre Team Defeats Harry Clay Company by 49 Runs

Hampden Park host National Amphitheatre’s squad triumphed over Harry Clay Company by 49 runs in the opening innings. National set 1 6 and nine for 3 with Bannerman 4 not out Roberta 19 and 10 not out Lenton 12 Gilbert 11. Clay’s side bowled for 67 with Connell 14 Lingley 10 Clark 10.

Hampden Park National Amphitheatre Harry Clay Company National C. Bannerman A. Roberta BR. Lenton W. Gilbert Clay A. Connell R Lingley E. Clark

Best and Best handicap race at Towra piles course

The St George Club stages a best and best handicap on Saturday over Towra piles. Entries and handicaps include Esperansa F Delaney Edith 7 Anderson Clio B Clarke ser Dorrie Collis St George J Worry 14min behind Our Own amin behind Air Motor W Qu yan sen Zigmin behind Euchre W Douglas min behind Ida W Kennedy jun 10min behind My Polly L Egan 11%min behind Vaniuars G Witehard 1igmin behind Efe G Trin der 15%min behind.

St George Club Towra Piles Esperansa F. Delaney Edith 7. Anderson Clio B. Clarke Ser Dorrie Collis St George J. Worry Our Own Amin Air Motor W. Qucan Sen Zigmin Euchre W. Douglas Ida W. Kennedy Jun My Polly L. Egan Vaniuars G. Witehard Efe G. Trinder

Ryde Court judge fines man over worthless cheque

Benjamin Simpson, a Ryde laborer who already received 178 compensation from Railway Commissioners for a previous accident, faced charges for obtaining 178 by means of a valueless cheque from Matthew Keogh, licensee of the Royal Hotel. He claimed drunken confusion from injuries and drink. The bench fined him 19 pounds or three months imprisonment, noting he knew what he was doing.

Ryde Benjamin Simpson Stoners Valuciens Matthew Keogh Royal Hotel Heante Keogh Simpson Hiss Conte Secused

A Carpenter's Fall in Hurstville Injures Frank Parkinson

Frank Parkinson a Bristol road resident and carpenter at Messrs Bennett and Woods new building at the Bathurst and Pitt Street corner fell from a ladder onto joists when it slipped. He was taken by Civil Ambulance to Sydney Hospital with a severe scalp wound and left shoulder injuries after examination by Dr Furber.

Frank Parkinson Bristol-road Hurstville Messrs

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital appoints surgeons and honorary staff

At a conjoint board meeting presided by the Chancellor Sir Normand MacLaurin, C P B Clubbe was elected consulting surgeon after twelve years as honorary surgeon. G H L Abbott was chosen to fill the vacated post, and F P Sandes became honorary assistant surgeon. Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised as a popular athlete’s rub-down liniment.

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital University Sir Normand MacLaurin C. P. B. Clubbe G. HL. Abbott Clube F. P. Sandes Sureon Abbott

Governor's Tbr y at Greenwich Church Stone Banquet

Sir Harry Rawson spoke at the Greenwich site about a cable from the Colonial Secretary confirming the King approves another year of a certain extension. He expressed a fondness for England and Australia, noting a desire to spend time with old friends while remaining to serve Australia and the glory of God.

Greenwich Lane Cove River Harry Rawson N.S.W. Preailen England Australia

Masonic Presentation Honors Lodge with Address to Sir Harry Rawsosit

Dr Clarence Read presents an illuminated address and token of esteem from Ledee Raycon Greenwich to Sir Harry Rawsosit. The occasion honors his service to Masonry and the lodge, with Rawsosit expressing hope the lodge endures beyond his tenure as Grand Master. He recalls efforts for unity and advancement of Masonry in the State amid troubled times.

Farry Rareson Clarence Read Ledee Raycon Greenwich Harry Rawsos Colversy Tara

Fire at Carton Printing Works damages City Chambers

A Tuesday evening blaze reported on the third floor of Carton Printing Works in City Chambers caused substantial damage to woodwork, type machinery, and most of the paper stock. Fire brigade lines, water from hoses, and quick action limited the fire to the building. water intrusion damaged prints belonging to Messrs Mewis Farbstein and Wright, with insurance coverage likely.

Carton Printing Works City Chambers Pitt-Street Market-street City Metropolitan Fire Brigade Mewirs Farbstein Wright Tr Tm

Fire destroys Kingham Brothers store at Beltana

A Beltana South Australia store owned by the Kingham brothers was destroyed by fire along with its contents. The report notes the Lisbon tragedy and the Town and Country Journal issue featuring portraits of Portugal's assassinated king and crown prince. Also mentions rheumatism sufferers benefiting from Chamberlains Pain Balm with potential permanent relief after continued use.

Kingham Brothers Beltana South Australia Lisbon Portugal Town and Country Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winghcombe, Carson, & Co., Ltd Synnifey Athol Clifton Gardens Balmoral Beach Spit Bethe Balmoral Tarramatta Circular Quay Barrametta Bakee Progam Central Correy's Gardens Sydnet Ferrier Lad W. G Todd Carrington BROUS Welles Newtown King Street Newtown Sweet Bros ELIE Brandt Bros Weak Gastitters O'Reilly and CO Obellly and CO Mark Foy Sporting R.P.A. Hospital Chamberlain Sir Harry Rawson Hie Mecca W. Macnaught Theatre Royal Ao Jpute Clyde Geo Rowe Sea
Search Courier

Search the Sydney Evening News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Sydney Evening News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication