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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

2

SODA CRACKERS OFFER PRIZE FOR NEAREST QUARTS READING

A long OCR fragment describes a contest by John Bull Baking Powder with a prize of £23 increased to 22 10 0. Competitors read the space as quartz or near forms. many omitted names and addresses. Judges decided those supplying the closest reading to quartz share the prize equally. 120 competitors receive postal notes. The list includes numerous surnames and addresses across Newcastle and surrounding districts.

Othera Tme Eisher Sbe John Bull Shar Chary

Turmoil at Australian Horse Races Amid Nominations and Wins

The day’s racing featured 75 nominations for Wallsend meeting on February 19 and Bathurst meeting on April 4 with added money. Admirer won the Hobart Cup by six lengths, Munjeet chased wins at Sandown Park and Newmarket prospects, while Jockey A Nortie secured seven rides with two wins.

O'Brien Hackers Mr. Oatley Wallnasey Canterbury Park Weller Auery Hanionp Newcastis Evsus Wallsend Bathuree Murt Chubhan LM Sovs M. Wilson Tel Hobart Phoebus Clansmag Gra Yon Lad Lorenzo Kina Sandown Park Sandows New Zealand Maujeet Jas Munjeet Mungeet W. J Smith Sandown Fark Géliine Bowie Tylal Krakes Victoria Park Rasvenarse A. Nortie Norris T. Peters Bite Diamond Sparrow Tisuner Nociinatione Kensinigton Wavertey 1 Keys Victoria Cross Muskillion Consolate and Hautline Twstersall Taufline Breelbar- Thoueh Triat Trenham—Mallard Saddown Park Hendiras

Balmain Bicycle Club Selects Riders for Australian Championships

The Balmain Bicycle Club chose riders after reviewing records. P Singberg was selected to represent the club in the Australian championships to be run over five miles at the Sydney Sports Ground on Wednesday evening. Shepherd is riding well at present.

Balmain Bicycle Club Ray P Shepherd Taylor P Singberg Sydney Spuris Ground Shepherd

Mile championship of Victoria contended at Midbourne

The mile championship of Victoria was conducted at Midbourne on Wednesday night with results listing Powell, Tinnelae Johnson, A Dixon, and Time Jiming among the top finishers. February and March club handicaps and fixtures are announced for the Monty, Bandi, and North Sydney clubs, detailing numerous events, handicaps, and upcoming finals at Layender Bay and nearby venues.

Victoria Midbourne Powell Tinnelae Johnson A. Dixon Jiming Monty Club Bandi Club Randwick and Coogee Bondpolo Randwick Coogee B.C Meroh Don Yarlz Hantowy W. Schaffer M Coulson J. Lovelace Thifty Towin J Murray J. Clarke le. Storka Watts Coulson J. Gaucoigne Bod. Burki Roy Stocks B. Mathewsop P Maske Murpay D. Bryant Cewratown K Griis C Mornhew Caeen W. Liliemaan F Marsh J. Resleure P. Pino Ui L. Aho PF. Daley T. Geanon J. D'Alpuget T Kelto P. Cott White T Crmabs G. Draper Kean

Fighting the Pests and Inspectors in Fruit Law

A reader critiques the fruit pest inspection act, arguing its enforcement is ineffective. The piece highlights inspector travel costs, repeated orchard visits, and penalties that rarely deter noncompliant growers. It calls for stronger penalties and power to compel obedience to curb fruit pests and improve compliance.

The Promise of May and Tarlin Hurst Sessions Note

May Williams pleads at Tarlin Hurst Sessions to ambaree nt keeping order. The accused wan Tint the Teal Keep Opt the Botine. Docker released the ar rhsew ba her watering Inia a trenguisance of 0 to bear Eve hennyfoyr for Te monihe. Abtealt, who represented the arcane, stated she had promised him that aa wad recor.

May Williams Ellie Tarlinhurst Ambaree Nt Sai Ulange Docker Eve Hennyfoyr Me TV Abtealt The Arcane

Sailing Entries for Bahrain Dinghy Club 10¢ Championship

Entries list for the Bahrain Dinghy Club 10¢ championship sailing from Gaat raland round Taylor Bay buoy to Shark Island with boats including Waratah Estelle N S W Australia Brituanls Sydney Jessie W West Arthur Stranger Olea Ensign F Pethbrides Moray Weka aboard the steamer Warrenmhor chartered for vice presidents friends. The steamer departs Darling Street Balmain at 9 PM. O.1 Chilite Beat Summer Drink Invigorating Exhilarating Non Intorieating.

Bahrain Dingey Club Gaatraland Taylor Bay Buoy Shark Island Plaga L. Clarke Waratah T. Keddie Estelle W. Keddie N.S.W 7. Kell Australia W. Darling Brituanls W. Burncastie Sydney St. Johnston Jessie W. West Arthur W. Davidson Stranger Hubbford Olea W. Eaney Ensign F. Pethbrides Moray D. Murray Weka P. Harry Warrenmhor Darling-street Balmain

Voice Of The People On Land Titles And Bridges

Readers discuss land titles and taxation impacting landowners, criticise government policy, and debate bridge and transport plans. Letters reference Arthur J. Yoram, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and J Browne, urging clarity on public works near Sydney, including North Shore links and subway ideas.

A Woman's View of the Strikes ALS

A wife of a striking worker writes to the paper detailing the financial squeeze of strike time. She argues households lose money as rent and creditors demand payment while bread and meat sellers require cash. She questions how leaders like Mr Hughes manage during strikes without funds and why families accumulate debt.

Free Land Drought Dwellers Demand Action In Parliament

A passage from a local crusade notes £12 weekly or £200 yearly for Domes and Woe children of men who went to MapMameny. Critics accuse Labor leaders of neglecting farmers during drought, rain, and market troubles. Residents urge self-reliance in New South Wales amid appeals about taxes and food relief, while traffic constables face added duties and costs. Local council debates on ordinances and funding, with discussions about exhuming measures at Bondi Nearh and handling the rockheads at Baindi.

Parliamen MapMameny Rome Newla New South Wales

Ratepayers Grievances Interview with Ryening News Representative

A fragmented interview portrays ratepayers and shopkeepers accusing Sydney Municipal Council of mismanagement under Alterman. Secretary Durand condemns interference with traders, proposes a new system to pauperise ratepayers, and calls for aldermen to resign. The group pledges to oppose costly rules and seeks harmony with council while pursuing reform, with court action anticipated.

Tn Ae Ryening News Duran Gottwel Sydney Allermen Tere Abbermurten Bam Cley Council Guyia Terite Canterenne

Trumper’s "Patr." Sale At Multiple Stores

A garbled notice advertises a sale on December 8 with discounts noted as ten percent. It lists shops at corner of Pirt and Park and at Haymarkmt with mentions of items like trousers and shirts and brands Dig Bargains tata Shirte Friamasste The Criterton Quitters.

Trumper Patr Victor F. J. Palmer Gon Tata, Shirte

Notice to Advertisers from Proprietors of This Paper

Notice to advertisers states no responsibility for advertisements accepted after the stated insertion date. Advertisers are urged to comply within the month from gate of last insertion. Blocks will not be reserved by position. no delays or excuses. Bennett.

An Gur Rekoela Ion waitTee Hedy Enn Fuye Gring Bennett

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