13 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1901
Page
1
A rambling sports page covers racing events and horse sales, noting the Ve day Cup and breeders. It recalls jockey Fred Archer with anecdotes from Kempton Park, his long career, large bets, and a reflection on betting’s impact on happiness and wealth.
The weekly meeting at Sensington is set for Thursday with a calm agenda. A horse racing card is read aloud listing several handicaps and entries led by Pitheen Handa and Tricky in the various events with expected lively wagering and crowd interest.
A cluttered OCR page lists numerous names and teams across events and vessels. It mentions The Union Hinde Race of 3 miles, various captains, ships, and places like Vancouver, Falkirk, and Moravian. Key entities include The Bride, The Mariner, and Captain Towse amid a long catalog of participants and events.
The sailing portion of the Anniversary Rogstt has been fixed for Monday March eighteen to be a public holiday. Postponement from January twenty six may require program changes. The Sydney Sailing Club held a meeting at Dodson's Hotel Pitt Street with donations to the prize fund from Murtrie Dodson and Dibbs. Official appointments included handicappers starter judge and umpire. A combined A and B class race is planned, with skippered vessels listed on the honorary list. The regatta calendar includes the Great Public Schools event for April twenty, St. Ignatius regatta on March sixteen, and the interstate eight race on May eleven on the Parramatta River. Entires close Thursday for the second event for the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club championship to be sailed on Bat desired Saturday.
At the thirteenth annual meeting chairman Mr Bridges objected to the annual report and it was referred back to the council. Elected to the council for the ensuing year were Q M Sergeant Smith Massm P J Nelligan J Maloney J R Bridie W Broom G Paradise R G Newton G T Cotterill F W Manuel I Chaseling J Broome J Strong P J Bennett W Williams and C W Chiplin.
A full house saw two key bouts on Saturday at the old Gite Club. Selby defeated Greenbank in seven rounds despite heavier odds against him, while Phillips won after ten rounds as a head collision ended his opponent’s effort. On Monday at the Gaiety Athletic Club Silver of Melbourne defeated Runwell of Sydney for the featherweight title when Rosarita’s corner stopped the fight in the seventh round.
New South Wales bowlers meet at the Exchange Hotel to nominate the squad for the England tour with W J Cuddon named manager and £200 expense allowance. The forty man team includes NSW, Victoria and New Zealand players and will gather in London on May 20 to set fixtures. The Pennant sixth round Saturday features Petersham versus Balmain at Petersham Green and Waverley byes. Rahfield and Petersham clash at Waverley Green next Saturday in the B Competition.
Handicaps announced for the Annsy dale Bicycle Club gold race to be run Saturday with riders including J Chimberlaw Gibbs Lawrence Baskerville Lee Budge Morris Landsdowne Evers Barker Brows Ferris Lawrence Blenows Cowing Bodgs Smith Stevenson Lawrence and others. League race meeting appointments at Sydney Cricket Ground set judges Hassall Bagnall Osborne starter Wootton timekeepers Kerr Oakes with stewards Cerkinn and others.
The Redfern Club announces a five mile Haas race on the Bunnerong Mirrabooka course for next Saturday afternoon with Dr. Gwynne Hugher and Mr. B C Griffiths as judges and Mr. Geo Pulsford as starter. A Diy picnic on the Woronora River is planned for Sunday with members meeting at the Railway Station at 9 am. At the seventeenth annual meeting of the Tal main Bicycle Club officers were elected: President S J Law, Captain R M Poutey, sub-captain G Williams, treasurer T Minty, secretary R Clisdell, assistant secretary By Hall, committee members Kershaw, Wilkinson, J Turp bull, A Pontey, G Corknill, Bourne, and O'Kwete.
Cricket report from Manly shows Manly 9 GP with Mannels 28 not out Bubb 18 and Planing 10 leading to Willoughby 1 for 3. Deeley 25 B Vohow 141 Mashman 9 wickets. Haalehurst 4 for Manly, A Woildon 4 for visiting side. In second innings Nome team 100 for 3 with Woods 43 not out Beveridge 28. Palner 2 wickets. Saturday results also note Crooulla beat Newtown Wyat tin by 1s runs and Delegate River defeated Delegate with Armstrong 92 and Bedford 19.
At the Forbes Reserve Rifle Club annual meeting, the annual report was resumed and adopted. The treasurer noted a balance near £2. The delay of military authorities in operating targets at the new rise range was strongly commented on. The old range was closed in 1890s, and members raised funds to obtain more tests for active service in South Africa. Officers elected for the current year include President S. S. Smith, Rot Sec retary J. m. Johnmen, Hon. treasurer FE Dawson, and committee members J. A. Bates, W. omew, Walsh, W. 7. Walow, and W. Lam- Wwe.
The New South Wales team returns from Australasia championships in Melbourne and will race at the Palace Emporium Swimming Club carnival at Cleveland Street Baths tonight. The program includes the New South Wales 220 yard championship and the Waverley Swimming Club 100 yard handicap at Brodie Baths on Saturday.
Albert Ashbury sues the Tallway Commissioners in the Full Court for a new trial after a £36 verdict. The defendants appeal on the ground that the notice required by the Government Railways Act section ten was not given. The rule was granted.
Second Lieutenant R H Vandeleur Kelly gains a Royal Field Artillery appointment. Ta Ri Club annual meeting set for Victoria Barracks gym at 2 p.m. Parade schedules list Public Schools Cadet Force drills across Outer Domain Parramatta and Bathing allowed after drills. Cadets instructed to report to ravens after.
List of transports with partial carrying capacities for a new South Africa contingent. Ranee carries 86 men and 264 horses total 264. Antillion 600 men and 452 horses. Custucan 400 men and along 400 horses. Maplemors 500 men and 10 horses. British Princess 400 men and 400 horses. Overall 2640 men and 1709 to 2809 horses.
At the Library Association of Australasia meeting in Adelaide last October a quarterly Library Journal was approved. A committee will run it, with Melbourne planned as the first issue host, featuring short articles on country libraries, notes on economy, and editor notes. Also mentions severe traffic accident near Gundaroo and a church figure from Quenn Beyan.
The Vanterile troupe showcases a strengthened company with new American performers Johnson and Biasio. The revue blends humor and novelty, including monkey tricks and a trained animal act, praised for its originality though some material remains uneven. George D Albert and Miss Lottie Collins provide notable comedy and musical numbers alongside Frank Leon Ted Callaway Billy McCall and Chas Waller contributing to an engaging, if imperfect, bill.
The Hasluck Amateur Club presented a Tuesday evening program under Mise Adam at Callan Park Asylum. Performers included Miss Roumie Cary, Vivi Prankel, Atala Cohen, Messrs. C. Bibak, Blaney Price, W. D. Loughlin, and Hourigan. Contained in the program were piano pieces, comic numbers, and two Disnotarty selections.
Workers from Gand. Woakine' Ravergrive Tron Works join Collins Bay area attendees at Corpey'e Condens in a long day of dancing, speeches, and toasts. The Governor General and Ministerial leaders praised old age pensions and discussed future policy while committee members, sport events, and a large crowd filled the venue.
A garbled OCR text recounts a boys footprints incident and a riverfront crime involving a boy. It mentions a state court case and a suspect named in a convoluted narrative with scattered place names and vague actions. The fragment preserves names and a court focus but is incoherent and fragmentary.
A death following apparent self harm is described with scattered notes about a Wake, a burial at New Sauk Wares, and a large cast of locals including Levaeied, Penbe, and Miss at TL Ettork. The account references Hotel scenes, a missing person, and investigations by local constable, with uncertain timeline and multiple names.
A garbled reminiscence from Capetown writer Georg Sparling describes a Summer Hill figure once serving as a forage writer, his long years in Snnes and Munwe trading, and a revealing wartime account. The piece blends memories of the Zulu war, a village life, and a poetical credential request to a higher authority.
Tenders opened for various public works across Liverpool district and surrounding roads. Notable bidders include J. A. Jeckan. bids cover timber, river works, and road repairs along Treverman to Wellingrove, with references to Macquarie, Cook's River, and Campen areas.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous names and titles across shipping and government roles including Capcaue J Willema, Pememe Meee ETE, Eiki Miller, Major Care, Sergeant Gam, Coates, Carper, Kersey, Congerel Seinen, and Goevenorannl pore. It shows delays and organizational steps with references to officials, boards, and committees. The legible items point to a ledger of personnel and duties amid halted progression and governance oversight.
A dense, OCR heavy clump of maritime notes, ship names, prices, and generic notices. Reads like a compiled column with fragments on vessels, ports, crews, and miscellaneous nautical items, interlaced with stray proper nouns and faded dates. The legible content hints at shipping references, places, and potential events, though much is garbled.
A malformed report details tremwar traffic impacts on the tram system with notes on service delays. It mentions peering crowds, crowding aboard, and difficulties maintaining regular routes between key hubs.
A garbled reminiscence describes a short show with a man singling, a young boy, and a girl. it mentions a cad, a tree or water feature, and a public festival vibe. The text hints at protective measures and a February reference amid chaotic imagery.
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