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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

2

Election of mayors across towns ends by draw and vote

Alderman Noller is re elected Mayor arama. Alderman J Chiveli bax Deen elected Stayor at Corawe. Mr BJ Lillis elected Mayor of Barraba after drawing lots against William J Morrow. Alderman Petey C Lucas re elected Mayor of Ingieharn while Wm Hireis submitted to Governor. Campbelllarn Council names Alderman F Moore mayor for eighth term. Norman Tursil elected Deputy Mayor Like Malone re elected at Narrated.

Noller Arama J Chiveli Bax Deen Corawe BJ. Lillis Barraba William J. Morrow Lola Petey C. Lucas Ingieharn Wm. Hireis

Corso trees under discussion at Manty council

Ornamental trees in the Cor at Manty show signs of dying. At the latest council meeting the issue was debated at length with various councillors offering reasons. The general consensus was inadequate moisture and the council agreed to seek the opinion of Mr Majden of the Botanical Gardens.

Manty Majden

Defending the Port by Royal Australian Artillery drill

Defence tactics were carried out on Saturday test by the Royal Australian Artillery. All guns on Middle and South Heads and Georges Heights were manned. A number of blank rounds fired from Sin bp and theight quick-firers. The transport steamer Winer, misidentified as torpedo boat, attempted to enter the border entrance but fire opened from both sides. Officers present included Lt Col Wallace, Capt Mullina, Capt Ryrie and many others. Gunnery school started today with Sir James Laing and Sons arranging supplies after suspension of payment.

Royal Australian Artilery Middle South Heads George's Heights Artilery Sin BP Winer

Bright Steel Dominates Oakleigh Plate at Warwick Farm

Entries close for a Warwick Farm meeting on the 9th Instant amid strong Canterbury Park attendance. Oakleigh Plate winner Bright Steel, ridden by J Ferguson, defeats Grenadier and Captain Shannon as Versaille, Malister Bill, and others contest. Caulfield Autumn Meeting notes praise high-class racing. crowding and turf conditions praised while Pivot edges Disaster Max in a Flying Handicap.

Warwick Farm Canterbury Park W. L. Davis Bright Steel Malister Versailles Rosehill J W. Noad V.at.c Caulfield Brixlet Steel Mr. Stanley Jack Fielder Tsirin Shalaba Grenadier Istria Mooet Taldis Tale Qnish Bright Sienl Trom Grenadier Captain Shannon Young Ferguson England Tather Victoria Ascot Mhem Pivot Recon Rome Lansie Ahe Gay Girl Sarah Lady Grey Thelma Bematy St. Simon Glare

Newbridge J C Handicap Winners and Races Recap

At Newbridge a crowded day of racing produced Masher by JAYKay’s Stable winning the Newbridge J C Handicap while Carbonate led early before finishing out of the money. Merlin claimed the Hack Race, Nizgar won the Flying Handicap, and Walla Yadah took the Porced Handicap with Norris as owner.

Gezite Tm Plaahlock Newbridge J.C Jaykay Masher Fat Mb N. Davie Carbonate Ward Merlin Gorman Nizgar J. Norris Walla Yadah

NSW Rugby union eyes interunion scheme and France tour

A letter from France suggests NSW players may play four matches there including one against all France. NSW Rugby Union considers an inter union competition across branches. The annual meeting in Bligh Street, Sydney, is set for Monday March 3. Souvenirs of NSW players who starred against New Zealand were presented, with speeches praising Rugby's progress and the referee’s role.

N.S.W. Rugby Colon France NSW NSW. Rugby Union Blighsiest Sydney New South Wales New Zealand A. Burge N.S.W. Rugby Vale Me. Macmanamey H. D. Wood Metropolitan Rugby Union N.S.W J. M’mahon C. E. Murnin Tham N.S.W. Union Metropolitan Caion N.8.w. Rugby Union Central Northern Tamworth Central Western Orange Port Macquarie Bellinger Hartley Cobargo Manning River N.8 W Leasur London Sporaliera Chaltenham Urday Northern Union Gue John's Hall Darlinghurst D. Levy Nola Will Prialde

SAILING FEAT HIGHLIGHTS NORTHERN CUP AT ST FEILE

The rare feat for the Northern Cup was recorded at St Feile Victoria on Saturday with Joinisee Allowamee Rita Geninsee and Mathai from Australia among top finishers. Governor General presented the trophy as Tau Fairlie won the Derwent race in Tasmania. Bruni Inland hosted the annual ocean race with Tinlehod Maysie placing second, while in the Australia champion ship Planet J Mark second and Mya from Rawey Mira also featured. Sydney Amateur Club results highlighted Wicked and Adelphi in class wins as Cape Hawke’s entry led Interstate competition.

St. Feile Victoria Joinisee Allowamee Rita Geninsee Bruni Dagan Tinlehod Maysie Ship Australia Turing Planet J. Mark Mya Wo Rawey Cape Hawke Manning River

Australasian swimming carnival results highlight victors

Cecil Newly and T Beaurepaire led wins at the Australasian championship carnival on Saturday with multiple events placing Newy, Beaurepaire, Springilel and others in top positions. South Slaney Clubs handicap entries list participants and placements for Bathurst Wednesday night trials.

Cecil Newly T. Beaurepaire P. W. Springilel Aerate Wurepaire Garland Dickman Ums Golder A. Harman J. T. Hanson J. M’sullla W. Mortimer D. Abpart F. Bradley H. Hayman J. Cornell J. Clark E Rassmussen W. Byrnes Ruasni Ferguson A. Green A. J Wentadlt C. Andrews F.C. Sasson

Athletics at Botany Harriers Meet and Down Under Events

Botany Harriers host a Saturday road race with J Davitt and Siser finishing ahead of Fusarkerley and R Pierce. Australia team selections for Hobart were announced by Mr R Coombes featuring Barker Stewart O Reilly Arnold Acott Vincent Welch Retford Smith Lynch. Dunedin events saw Kerr win the mile and two miles walking, Orbell taking the high jump and setting a NZ record by three sixteenths of an inch. East Melbourne barriers hosted a meeting with Blake third in the two miles and Burrows near the Victorian mile mark, though Shrubb still holds the record.

Sidains’ Wall Botany Road Botany Botany Harriers J Davitt Siser Fusarkerley R Pierce Tisee W. Sussell R Coombes W. Tech Hobart N. Barker C. Stewart W. O'Reilly G. P. Arnold A. H. Acott Vincent Welch G. C. Retford Hot Smith J. Lynch Sydney Dunedin Kerr Orbell New Zealand East Melbourne Blake Shrubb

Walcott Wins Short Bout in Second Round Foul

Walcott and Burns fought a best of 20 rounds at the Gaiety Club Saturday night. The bout ended early as Walcott secured victory in the second round due to a foul. Merri defeated Roberta in three rounds in the preliminary.

Walcott Burns Merri Roberta

Cricket scores and club standings amid noisy match notes

Cricket details show Fiji and Northern Team with 158 and 185 by Hearty 44, 79 for four with Harrison 25 not out, Tarrant 79 not out in Victorian grade. Moorm Park Association round closes with Marylebo Ward Ultimo Royal Oak St Devids Koch Taylor John Denke Clar Cornell Chipperdale in a contested stage.

Meirtaz Hearty Harrison Tarrant M'Keazle H. Trott Moorm Park Association Marylebo Ward Ultimo Royal Oak St. Devid'x Koch Taylor John Denke Clar Cornell Chipperdale Jaman Ward Pelays City Couneil Exoah Taylor Chippendale Sailors A Bone HL David's West Cruncy Veto Fla House

Bogus teachers spark NSW uproar over fake degrees in Sydney

A heated push in New South Wales targets bogus teachers and tutors using improper MA and BA titles. Prominent voices call for compulsory university degree verification, tighter school registrations, and stronger oversight to protect students and parents from widespread fraud.

Sydney New South Wales Bas Tt Chajtigg Taek Mdalhe Ag Eydney United ES A Robson Manchester Egerin England United States Ambrirad European Universita AEB Sydnix Miyayi Namiecow America Encseiopaedia Britantica Chris Talib Stanford-Sand University Sonmenschain Standart Nncur Americe Muster Ripul Ics M'Laren Uber Young Wniche Te Ag Eanie University Perunt Ehld Fran

King's School Commemoration Day Celebrates Founding Anniversary

The Sool Parramatta commemorated the foundation with chapel services, cricket matches between old and present students, and a social gathering. Rev Canon Hey Sharp noted scientific and commercial progress at the school, and 69 old boys attended the reunion. Attendance and student numbers were up 60 percent from the prior year. Addresses, presentations for top cricketers, and retiree Mrs. Atkin were noted before closing with Auld Lang Syne.

Sool Parramatta Canon Hey Sharp King’s School Schhool Waddy Fin Deen Atkin To Institution

Fire at Redfern destroys grocery shop and home

A fire at Beajara Mildwater’s grocer premises in a Relivra-sirca area caused severe damage to a shop section and displaced furniture from the living rooms. Fire crews arrived with a hydrant, keeping the blaze under control as residents and authorities assessed the scene.

Beajara Mildwater

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