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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
2
The Town and Country Journal presents current illustrated notices and updates in a concise newspaper card. Details focus on featured items and community insights from the era, reflecting the periodical’s style and emphasis.
A fragment from the Town and Country Journal presents a lavish double page of Sydney and regional show features. It highlights the unique yard views at Sydney Station, a Prime Ministers life article with Wade portrait, racing and sculling photos, farm and trade reports from New South Wales, and an extensive illustrated magazine section with stories, farming how to, dredging on the Macquarie River, and winter scenes in Holland.
The Annandale Council debated four resolutions from Paddington Council calling for a strong protest against moving postage stamp printing from Sydney to Melbourne. Aldermen Colebrook and Robinson urged a firm stance, arguing Melbourne’s plan would burden the Commonwealth while Sydney already handles printing. Paddington and Annandale agreed to cooperate.
A fragmentary letter found near Cobbers reports Thomas Bunker saying he was tired of life and would take his own life. An inquest on Monday returned a verdict of autelie, while tender offers for a project valued at about £13,000 are noted by the Bellway Commissioners.
Martha Staples, a Pardington shopkeeper, sued Jarman A. Ashworth for compensation after alleging adulterated milk sold on January 17. A sample at 3 pm showed 1 percent extra water. Ashworth claimed the milk was delivered in the same condition as received. The magistrate awarded £15 16s 8d plus costs.
A Newtown committee organized an entertainment at George's Hall to aid Mrs. Baxter widow of a man killed in last year’s Bemore murder case. The event drew £66 13s 7d for Mrs Baxter with expenses at £3 0s 4d.
Beotland dominates early odds with Munjeer Tamgaraa Antonio and Dusky Morn near the top. Newcastle Cup draws 70 entrants as trainers eye prizes, while Kensington Club plans and Warwick Farm entries shape a busy racing week with events from February through April and notable horses including Cold Steel and Medaglia.
The Easters Siharhe Club announces a sign Rapdicap event to be held on Wednesday night at Broni Baths. Participants include F Muriman, Baller, Seer, Mr Wood, S. Carrigan, J. Lapthorne, N. Mawson, D. Robertson, E Manade, Corrisap, A. Emyrd, Kenney, W. Barkuouan, Smyth, Wood, Farrelly, and Butler with handicaps listed among entrants.
The Penrith Rifle Club monthly prize results list shooters with scores across 14 shots at 500 yards, noting O Quinn 51, Aubrey 49, Walker 60, Moguer 58, Ella 68, Beatty 54, Smalley 58, Moxham 41, Hendren 37, Ardult 49, Holliday 63, Stockbridge 45, Proaman 34, Frew 47, Root 43, vane 42, and Burnham 81. The Windsor Range event pitted Windsor Half Squadron Hawkesbury Lancers against Springwood Rifle Club with Lancers totaling 638 and Springwood totaling 596.
In a brief, unclear note Mr Hh Clittard mentions that in choosing the interstate rowing crew there are a few key facts that should be evident. He references attending a given event and a notable nonconcession, though details are obscured.
The report praises top oarsmen including Fishardinge and Fitepatrick for strong performances while noting NSW selection pressures. It mentions the Sydney Prize Squadron handicap with heats and prizes, administrative changes with A M Stephen stepping down as treasurer, and the NSW Association meeting approving secretary pay. It also notes Ramblers defeated by Centennia l in cricket and cites scores and player names.
The report lists several horses in brisk, varied workouts on the rea track with Poseidon and Baylow leading a strong extended gallop. Karanaud and Lavera show solid form while Py Nolan, Rigs’s Gift, Also, and others run steady or extended sessions. Console and Alm im Blaec are noted for longer miles as conditions and weights are described.
A grand Chinese wedding banquet in Emmaville honored Mr. and Mrs. Howe with a formal ceremony. Guests arrived to crackling fireworks as Chinese and European dishes were served by a Sydney chef. Hosts received well wishers, cigars, and red lucky envelopes, then moved to Mrs. Howe’s residence for a reception with prominent locals.
Annandale residents benefit from three tram lines with new line lowering wrong station incidents. Local council asks Railway Commissioners to add Booth Street front signage and use Annas Gale as the official name. They also seek reduced fares for workers on the arm line.
The Premier and other ministers will inspect the new Inspector General building in Palie. A cautious arrangement aims to observe as many measures as possible from ordinary guard duties and routines, with emphasis on orderly display and discipline.
A long letter from Me J a Gittins of the U.S. Roady Football League discusses whether Rugby Football League players should be classified as amateur or professional. The piece argues about funding, player payments, ground leases, and the balance between league and union rules, weighing public interest, club costs, and the implications for Wentworth Park and Wentworth Park venues.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a sports or league update with incomplete names and phrases. The readable data reference 2K Land, England, trip, and advertiser notes, but specifics are unclear. The item appears to be a short news blip or caption from a sports page.
A brief account describes Toruna as curing a pelvic disease swiftly. The report notes the treatment’s rapid effectiveness and mentions the patient’s improved condition within a short period. Further details about the method or dates are not provided.
The text reads as a disjointed medical musing referencing Peruna and health remedies. It mentions patients, ailments, and alleged outcomes with uncertain attributions and garbled phrases, indicating a damaged archival record of medicinal claims.
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