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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
13
A letter discusses introducing football in the French Navy and compulsory sport in schools. It argues the greater good justifies enforced exercise despite individual discomfort, noting some boys resist sports while others prefer study.
The essay argues sport enriches character more than mere drill. It contrasts Anglo-Saxon open-air exercises with German and French schooling, praising cadet corps and field sports for fostering courage, esprit de corps, and fair play while warning against overreliance on drills or shooting alone.
Discussion questions the fairness of a strike ballot favoring unmarried men who face steadier employment while married men with families risk losing income. It asks if women should have voting power in such labor disputes and whether trades unions should extend franchise to wives, noting the unequal weight of responsibility among voters.
The piece catalogs rapid 19th century weapon innovations such as electric guns long-distance cannons and aerial torpedoes. It notes patent activity by Krupp and mentions Hudson Maxim in future warfare. It warns that aerial weapons could target ships forts and towns, while hinting at how such tech could affect ordinary citizens.
A dubious report describes a British Museum linked expedition seeking a living pterodactyl in Southern California. It cites petrified remains, encounters with a bat like reptile in Santa Monica, and mentions other legendary beasts such as the Tasmanian hairies and a hairy mountain menagerie as possible evidence or distractions.
The Hospice for the Dsing hosts its annual ball at Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday July 28 with a brilliant maleSt cal program. J C Williams will stage manage a living statues and table game display inspired by Sydney Art Gallery works. Gallery tickets available through Nicholhony with booking fee extra.
Phillip Robley of Walker-mrent Redfern sustained severe injuries this morning when his bicycle collided with a bogey carriage on Campbell Street Maymarket. He was thrown from the bicycle and taken to Sydney Hospital by ambulance.
A Victorian court case warns against crude preparations marketed as SANDERS EUCALYEN EXTRACT and urges insistence on a proven, safe extract. The warning cites the Supreme Court of Victoria and repeated authorities over 35 years. The ad promotes Wishers Phosphorine and Sanders Eucalyptus Extract as cures, urging people to protect kidneys and avoid fraudulent products.
An advertisement promotes Lames Furs Mums Stotes and Rugs as the latest fashions at moderate cost. Moth-exten Furs is renovating the showroom. The Museum of Furs and Curios remains open with Australis's largest collection. Inspect goods at Moore street near G P O and 605 George street. Phone 2196-0.
An advertisement from BAUXDERS Sydney markets engagement rings featuring Australian gems such as Peridots Tourmalines Emeralds and Diamonds at low prices. It promises custom designs and illustrated catalogs plus mail order and price quotes. The notice notes shipping, a dealer address in Sydney and a winter storm impacting New Zealand.
English racing notes the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park with 10000 pounds on offer, weights distributed among seniors and juniors, and entries closed earlier in September 1915. Names such as YOUR SLMESTY, SANTO STRATS, SIDEMIA, and others are listed among contenders, with historical context of past winners and notable runners from the era.
London wool sale results show prices steady as bidders from LINER TPBMELM and local firms competed. notable entries included TOMDkO Tha Cluny and Turnside with mixed demand. prices quoted around 1254 and 194d.
Queensland Premier London Crile Ryeanne and Premier Al Garonetina plan return trips to Australia. The visit aims to discuss economic ties and regional policy with Victorian and Westminster authorities. The delegation includes Mr Kidilun negotiating among Reich members in the Commons.
Fragmented report describes clashes in Tabriz as troops bombard the town. A Reform party presence and Shah loyalist forces are cited, with mentions of British appeal and ongoing defense by local factions amid a harsh military standoff. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
London Friday scene at the Wesleyan Conference opening where John Aldgate, president, urges world wide federation. He reflects on licensing bills and calls for unity to advance religious and social goals amid economic pressures.
London Friday evening bar silver smelter market shows a quoted rate of 20 and 1fd per ounce standard, reflecting a narrow trading session and steady demand from London refiners. The report notes price stabilization amid periodic volatility and market chatter from bullion houses.
The Wellington city in New Zealand invites tenders for debentures worth £100,000 at 5 percent or similar rate, advertised in Pride of Evening. The issue aims to raise funds through a municipal loan, with terms to be fixed on receipt of bids.
The star and scholars of Waterloo road School London fund a gift to Waterloo School Sydney a metal engraving and photographic albums in return for a recent gift from the Sydney school.
Fragmentary text describes an epoch making invention titled air torpedo with phrases alleging great Arve of Bestar and victorious claims. Key names and specifics are unreadable due to garbled OCR, but the piece signals a bold technological claim and a wartime or exploration context.
A fragmented report notes parliamentary election activity around January with mentions of local leaders and candidates. It refers to mayoral involvement and names several individuals in a cluttered transcription, indicating a contested political scene without clear results.
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