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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

5

Cricket at Randwick Ground: Fane Rescues Innings

South Wales totaled 365 in the first innings against England as Fane reached 89, Bowden fell for 4, and Macartney contributed 68 while Hopkinson and Hayes added runs. Wickets fell steadily, the English fielders saving runs with sharp catches and Bowden’s bowling keeping pressure on the visitors.

Poetinuet Page Walna Corel Waddy Wee Fainules Pune Bess Eneland Randwick Hobbs Fowler Vo Dalse Manet Amy Homler Hue South Wales Hayes Mindia Samplitid Mosden Bam Salat Macartyer Pine Bowdan Mingott Tosa Hopkins Ome Taue Beldaman Bowden Hardstad van Newson Jali Hart Thawiten Sarne Ani Macartney Eos Thiewimbe Newton Weidy Dasved Mack Iselamt Hardetat Layes Newiog Minnett Rune Leter Rowen Bowted Fisea Lotal Fane Marc- AI Mwiroett Fane Roi & Incky Flamnstat Curran Thia Etorer Tahir Sam

England Faces Uphill Test After Slow Start in Australia

The report details a lengthy first innings with England trailing as Hobbs and Warden struggle. Hardie lifts batting, Braund shows promise, while Minnett and Bowden share key bowling spells. Rain and fading light cut play as Australia posts 983 for four before stumps.

Sngland Hobbs Gerry Mimnett Csccience Wane Bowden B. O. Hayes E Waddy Minnett A. F. Hutchings Phamond P Mimmett Hardetaf Diamond Braund Tromper Bowden W Rootes A. Young Waddy Jones Fieliyr Buadrlin

Fifth Test Report Umpires Chosen for England Australia Match

The Fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground sees umpires selected for the fifth time in the series. England captain draws names including Jones and Hannah with R Crockett not chosen for the first time. previous four matches ended in draws.

England Australa Sidney Cricket Ground Manies Ina Tut W. Au Ethane Board of Control Jones SSW J Hannah Vic Bal Hiere R. Crockett

Goulburn Races Feature Narrow Handicap Card

Handicap results from Goulburn include Derel ont and Schoolboy in top weights. Notable entries list Med 45 Cootan 4 Smuck 8-3 and a series of odds across events such as Publicans’ Purse and First Time Handicap Trots with runners like Neilie Bower Specksaee and Lord Boba among others.

Derel Ont Med Cootan Smuck Blemort Kylee Combo Reform Shamcock Mother Goose WU Glenolty Haier Hummer Tilamph Brinell Wee Lassie Lanblea Harbor Lass Eris Sit Intruder Publicans Aighflyer Princess Dantale Navaho Schoolboy Rosebank Camphore Neilie Bower Specksaee Dehind Bee Barden Sien Brazil Logan Bess Alpha Fite Hoog Rést Wilkes Arist Bailor Neat Shangan Lord Boba Princess Set Madeline Wyganry Cetarin Kyle Camphor Rowsbank Intenbiew Tarego Hatter Mandicap Dorjel Mountain Daley Coolah Bismark Bonet Silampu Shamrock Frog Bunter Carocoba

Weather forecast for New South Wales and coastal areas

Commonwealth Weather Bureau predicts warm to hot conditions with scattered clouds across New South Wales. Winds from the west to east, seas generally smooth along the coast from Melbourne to Tweed Heads, with notable conditions approaching from the west.

Commonwealth Weather Bureau New South Wales Melbourne Byrom Bay Tweed Head

Timber Strike Talks Reach Impasse Amid Conference

Yemen executives avoided naming arms suppliers as a high level conference with representatives from a ploys re association was held in Back Chambers. The meeting aimed to settle ongoing labor disputes with the Sewmill Owneee Association presiding. Employers postponed final decisions until Tuesday pending possible immediate settlement and full details.

Yemen Uber Ploysre A.J Walker Associaon

Master Builders in O Conference on arbitration clash

A special meeting of the Master Builders Association of New South Wales discussed the timber trade dispute. Talks with employers and employees showed signs of a potential settlement, while criticism of the Arbitration Act grew and a further meeting was planned.

Master Builders' Associaion of New South Wales Builders Exchange J. B. Hodgson Tuer Stuart Thovent Vie Yao Court Bern Herdon Newcastle Ivery Heyton Shem Hodge Bia Thomas Loveridee M. Pringle T. George G. P. Jones

Public Works Tender Wins and Reported Bids

Tender Board opens bids for varied projects including telephone service rearrangements at Hewaeeery Agriculture College and public school additions at Crordon. Lowest bids noted: James Wilson £637 186 for school works. J M Wilson £690 for post and telegraph office changes. other items include hospital, courthouse, drainage, and public building constructions with multiple bidders and reported lowest offers.

Public Works Department Hewaee Ery Agriculture College Richmand Svetendera Grerhau Gearis Asrestrvcters Crordon James Wilson Post and Telegraph Waverley J. M. Wilson Hospital For Insane Callan Park Grass and Craven Wansaring Queender Bacraba Res Weadere Prost and Company Ulmarrs Toviine Toe Pilot Ed Castrast Syme-2 Bon Meted En Wintromd Xn Fark Chea Tenders Rina Reed Metal Fev Alte of Weir Bioeea Ripe Rams Atham Tendern Movelvede

Waterside Strike Report Reveals Labor Dispute Details

A Bresing Sows reporter interviews Wharf Laborers' Union secretary Mr Harrison and North Coast Steam Navigation Company officials about the waterside strike. Estimates place 360 to 400 out of work, with 153 workers affected across Newcastle, Morpeth, and surrounding lines. Arbitration is sought to resolve the dispute, while some firms report normal operations and continued hiring.

Sfwart Laborere Conatal Teamabtp Hatrinam Wharf Laborare’ Union Alain Wal Harrison Newcastle North Coss Newcastle and Hunter River Company Tiawarra Company Newcastle and Morpeth Thoma North Coast Steam Navigation Coupeny North Coast Steam Navigation Coupeny Informe! As “Rveuing News Res Lsborers Bec Tammaso Ewual

Special Mining Court Resumes as Calmer Times Return at Newcastle

The Special Mining Court resumes sittings at Newcastle with Judge Indge Hexdoe presiding and members listed. Counsel Kelynack for the Colliery Proprietors Association and Neath Colliery Bad resume last week as Dudley reports work starting. The court notes enhanced calm and this may allow continued proceedings on machine rate and district conditions. Witness Picktes testifies that the rate in force is 14s per ton for shooting and fulllax machine ent. a miner earns 348 pounds per day?

Newcastle Montag Special Indge Hexdoe Mosers Voreyih Mrr Kelynack Colliery Proprietors Association Neath Dudley Associa Picktes

Ousted Hunter's Hill Alderman Secrecy of Ballotexamined

In Chambers No 1 Jury Court Mr Justice Pring considered the rule to show cause why Arthur Kingston Moore, declared elected alderman for East Ward, should not be ousted. Grounds include unduly elected and a voter on the roll casting a vote, with controversy over ballot secrecy and rates.

Justice Pring Justice Street Cedege Willoughby ‘Whatmore Putt-street Sydney Arthur Kingston Moore Hunter's Hill Pilcant Hyous Alto Mer Hlonet W. W. Pownsal

Conference Report Declares Rabbit Microbe Identical to Mainland Strain

The conference reports that the suspected microbe from rabbits is identical in character to the mainland Australia strain. It finds the virus likely to affect non rabbits under natural conditions, but sees no rationale for releasing the microbe. Prohibition under Commonwealth law should remain in place along with state restrictions.

Prine Dewkin Periersl Danyas Denys Detyss Australia Yelgugrin New South Wales Damyar Australie New South Waton

Equity Court hearing extends over cancelled leases dispute

In Equity Court the Chief Judge delayed ruling in a case by Hugh Strahorn against the Government over cancelled improvement leases. The plaintifs seek a declaration against cancellation and loss of rights, while the Crown solicitor argues for restraint under existing statutes.

Equity Court Petare Judes Red Cage Strahorn Williamas Hugh Strahorn Mungery James Leslie Wilams Lindw Secretary For Justice Pilcher Lamb Ama Me Uarvey Mecers Macnamara Osith Plalstits Ge Cullen Hanbury Davie Bollcllor Charles MacKinooy Yerribong Brejudier

Sydney Wool Sales Open With Mixed Prices At Market

At the week’s opening Sydney auctions, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited and Winchcombe, Carson and Company Limited reported a firm market with slight variations. General wool quality ranged uneven, with top greasy wool reaching a fall in price, while some parcels traded firmer and others harder to place.

New Zaaland Loar Mercantiile Agemy Company, Limited Bass Winchcombe, Carson, Ane Company Limo Izt New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Lilmyed Wloccambe, Carson, and Company. Limited Petre Hma

Racing and racing figures at Costamundan event

In a scattered report of the Costamundan visit and local racing, wagers and bids appear. Mentions include J Hurley at 4 guineas, offers of 44 pounds 2 shillings and 12 guineas for items, and permissions granted to H Montgomery. Other names and events hint at steward conjoined actions and amateur contests with dates around March and Saturday events.

Costamundan Moumrs Mr. J. Hurley Manuaywe Albresht H. Montgomery W. Barmet Buy Bechoy jAgy HL

Rabblers' Strike Threatens Rabbiter Prices in Narrabri

Monday reports say rabbi trappers in Narrabri threaten to close down Co-opera Company operations if price terms aren’t accepted by the 2141 instant. Strikers, meeting Saturday, reject the proposed terms as unsustainable for living costs. Nearby Collarenebri offers £2 a thousand for cabbits and 1s per lb for skim, with fat at about 4d for firsts. Some men leave to take work. petition drafts target state and federal parliaments. The meeting warns using tramsg bosses to mobilize further action.

Narrabri Rabbitrappers Co-opera Collarenebr Dis Wil Anne Busiiens Houter

On the Rocks at Middle Harbor Man Found Dead

A man known as Ted, a local oyster gatherer, was found dead on rocks at Folly Point, Middle Harbor after being last seen Sunday afternoon. Identification confirmed as fisherman Ménart Jones, with distinctive scars, beard growth, and clothing described in a morning report.

Mornige Canetabie Paul Fredirice Cranton Folly Point Middle Harbor Ted Wewsfeut Tkee Ménart Jones

Man Shot in Hand at Waverley Court Case

Oilbert Homderson, 40, of Newland-attec, Waverleg, Was Mk-n bw thin Sydbey Hospital after a pistol bullet from a ballet wand struck his hand while handling a 4 pexolver boa. The bullet lodged in the first Ameer of his left hand. He appeared before the Paddlazion Police Court on a change of Attempting death by own action and was remanded for a week.

Oilbert Homderson Ruxtress Newland-attec Waverleg Mk-n

Bankruptcies Listed in Voluntary Sequestrations

In a bankruptcy court docket, several voluntary sequestrations are noted. Individuals include Denis Flemming Layne of Murwillumban, William Hewson of Ainsborough, W. Lloyd of Queen Street Wosi ra, and Robert Howes of Wellington acting as or assisting in the proceedings.

Denis Flemming Layne Murwillumban W. BL Wiliam Hewson Ainsborough Agar Curces Cop W. Lloyd Omnia Oni

Share Market Quotation Mischief In London And Sydney

The report lists scattered private exbies and quotes from London on Saturday showing mixed activity. In Sydney, dealings opened with heavy turnover and a generally buoyant tone, though sellers resisted counteroffers amid selective buying. Several companies such as Great Western, Mount Lyell, and Boil Bay saw notable prices, while others like Port Jackson and Colonial Smear Retintox traded more modestly.

London Zine Corporation Sulphide Corporation Norths Mount Millotis Mount Ly+Lim Brienie Great Cobar, Limited Bydney Sydney Great Westere Oympie Braras Philp Affilikat Central Tuot Bok New Boul Wairn David Wales Ales Ie Spdsey Port Jackson Junction Leab's Howe Stasthorpe Wylie Creek Weliere Ditt Roe Meihers Burer Roper Milier Maine Bowth Blocka Tity Deak Gotaer

Seaman Fined For Grog-Piling Offences

A seaman was fined £30 at Newcartle on a Monday for a drink related offence. The court noted the seaman’s alleged breach of regulations while in port, with a sentence of one month or a Rand? Inber. The ruling referenced the seamen's powdering house on Sand M1ihte in the incident.

Newcartle Seoik Fioceber Getuns

Bondi Life Saving Club Event At Bondi Beach

Bondi Life Saving Club announces a program on Bondi Beach featuring land and water rescue events, alarm relay, and resuscitation competitions. The event, under Wesley Council patronage, includes costumes and novelty races likely to entertain attendees in April, with broader ties to Commonwealth and agricultural machinery associations and trade groups.

Baturdar Bondi Beach Ceemasc Bondi Life-muring Club Eapet Liew Waverley Council Lekely

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