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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
2
Hyde Council opened tenders at the last meeting for a cricket oval and bowling green in Ryde Park. Bids ranged from £528 to £1880, with Mr J B Staples’ bid conditionally accepted. A Ryde Bowling Club asked council to lease the completed green on a rental reflecting a percentage of outlay.
Tuesday mails outline ship and overland routes from Sydney to Fiji Mauritius and Europe via RMS Aorangi and others with times from 23 pm to 8 pm. Mentions interim dividend by Post River Company, a tax on pelts and industrial disputes notes at Lithgow and the New South Wales Owners Association election of Captain Langley Wabh as chairman.
The report covers a volatile Moorefield meeting with Mentmore losing to Glenella and Abandoned. Ensuing Flemington Hurdle events saw heavy betting on favorites like Enchanted Stakes riders, with Gardhes and Irishman among contested bets. Notable incidents include injuries to Superstition and a two year old Moorefield race where Irishman led before a fall, and several stewards actions including a two year term for Bowdon.
Football standings and club positions in the Metropolitan Rusty Upve's Grade competition list team placements and relative rankings. Names of clubs and positions are provided, outlining current table order and competition status for readers.
A rundown of rugby league matches and upcoming selections across Sydney and regional NSW. Mentions Bathurst City incident, NSW selectees, and players praised for form including Shirley Balmain Ford Western Suburbs Watson Balmain Carron St George with attention to officials and crowd reactions.
Boxing results and upcoming matches dominate the Sydney sports notes. Burns boxed in a draw at the Gaiety Club as a fair crowd watched. Davis defeated Thompson in the third round of the preliminary. A Melbourne journalist backs the son of a sports official and NSW government sanction is cited for Turney Sydney. Sir Thomas Best plans Cabinet submission on the matter, with reports of an American heavyweight's engagement by the syndicate bringing Warne to Australia and a possible appearance abroad.
The Moore Park Association will hold its annual meeting on Friday. Trophies and trophies won during last season will be presented along with the Mr. ATC. Fick's allvar cup to attendees. Gold medals by Walker and Hall are also to be presented at 140 Oxford Street.
A report from Ken Aingtoy details Han St Scott’s strong practice shots at the championship meeting. The summary lists Saturday medal results across clubs: Royal Sydney, Australian Club, Concord Chit, and Parramatta, with names like Miss Parbury, Mies Exar, L. J. Ouborne, and Dr. W. S. Brown among others. The Killer Putra championship sees L. Potter beat H. Y. Braddon by 2 up and E. Springthorpe defeat J. W. Bartow, while CA. Fraser edges S. Cotton in a semifinal by 1 up. HF Kent defeats Orr 5 up in another match.
The Willoughby Club announces its racing squad for the Dunlop interclay event with A Green, R White, F Farr, T Cheat, A Williams as main team and emergencies R Butcher, B Adams, P Boyce, D Carmichael. A five mile road race is set for the 36th instant on the Chatswood course, with entries closing on the 7th instant.
The Waverley Club Handicap produced a 5 to 1 win by Wright and Mise Tweedie over Tweedie and Banfield. M Pherson and Miss Coates defeated Carruthers and Mins Macdonnell 60 to 57. Final saw Wright and Miss Tweedie prevail over M Pbergon and Miss Cotes by a margin of points to 48. A separate note from Bundaberg Queensland reports a fatal lime bin accident.
A complimentary dinner was tendered to Mr Harry S Gullett a Suérey journalist and NSW Institute member. London plans and inflation talks were discussed with Frank Wikinson serving as president and chair.
The Ret Mi will be the next Williamson production in Sydney, seen at Knickerbocker Theatre. Henri Bloscom and Victor Norbert collaborate on a comedy opera with songs including You’re Yan and The Rosehusk. Halland and New Zealand connections frame the show as Sydney audiences await the Tame Cat and Mallinson recital highlights unfold.
A bustling Saturday night at the Olzwe Theatre drew a large crowd for multiple performances. The program featured revues, dramatic pieces and a charity night with notable actors like Harry Flotkar and Isher An wn. The evening highlighted local talent, with plans for more shows next week and audience enthusiasm noted throughout.
Discontented fruitgrowers propose an experimental orchard at Ryde to test fruit growing methods. Members discuss aiming for a trial of 6 to 10 acres and plan a meeting to consider a cooperative project, with emphasis on practical results and local support.
The article reports a local event where Chief, a Comal worker, discusses billiards as a thinking activity during a Friday night meeting. It notes that the recreation aims to be beneficial rather than work, with remarks on personal conduct and home life, a Bible present, and items given to attendees.
A local report notes Mevor and associated parties faced uncertainty as revenue for a recent period stood near zero. The article mentions mounting costs and delayed incomes impacting cash flow and ongoing operations.
The letter promotes health through diet, warning against excess meat and wine. It advocates vegetarian meals at dinner and stresses balance, discipline, and caution to improve wellbeing. The writer mentions dietary changes to benefit digestion and overall health and hints at a broader discussion titled The Road tz Wellritie.
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