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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
3
The piece discusses a taxi driver famed for wit and philosophy, contrasted with a fashionable chauffeur driven maxi taxi. It notes public debate over taxi fares, with a sixpence per mile charge and concerns about a fair rate amid changing transport scenes.
The Marefield School of Arts reports a satisfactory financial state and full payment of building and furniture. A substantial library expansion with new reading nooks has been completed and widely used by members. Elected for the next year are Patron H Curnon Smith, President J Lavell J B, Secretary C Whittaker O Heap, Treasurer T Lovell, Auditors J Scott and T A Ricketts.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr M Laurin questions the Government Savings Bank commissions on Tunis loans. He asks who proposed a 1 to 4 percent charge and whether a member demanded a 2 percent commission. The speaker notes a possible bill to protect applicants to the bank and to examine the alleged scandal.
In the N W Legislative Assembly Mr Clare Day moved to lay on the table a heap of papers regarding resumption at Parssey Bay. The papers would show the number of claims resumed portions of property owners and the amounts offered by the Crown.
Racing notes from Hoeehill and Randwick signal a strong upcoming meeting with large crowds, special trains from Central Hallway Station, and betting interest. Entries close Monday for several stakes events including the Mandicap, Flying Handicap, and Trotting Club events. The V.R.C. reports solid finances with increased stakes and profits across major meetings, while training and breeding news adds context to the autumn program.
The Bal-Wkln Club and Western Suburbs Club publish handicaps for upcoming five mile races with numerous participants and times. Annandale Club also releases its five mile rotation handicaps including R Hazelton W Taylor H Pollock and more, detailing entry names and win estimates for tomorrows events.
The Petersham District Club holds its annual meeting at the Town Hall this evening. The first grade team finished its inaugural season with 3 wins 5 losses and 1 draw. Second grade went 7 wins 2 losses and 2 draws. Third grade results were 4 losses and 3 draws. Preston Woo secured 7 wickets at a cost of 24.9.
In Sydney at Messrs Herron and Smith Parlor, results show D Slattery defeating Lock 116 to 17? in a men’s match. Women’s events list C Thorpe against We South, P Anderson versus C Whalun as Thursday night games. Additional scores include J Boatree defeating Baltimore 493 to 38S, EB James beating Lefer f 203 to 100, and other players Harry Redfern Scatte D Slater listed for tonight's schedule.
Mr Deloitte presided at the Sydney Club annual meeting at Aaroa’s Exchange Hotel. The club operates at a factory condition with a championship pennant won and receipts and expenditure listed. Officers elected include Patron Sir Harry Rawton, President Mr Q L Deloitte, Vice Presidents Eudith Walker, Sir James Pairtar, and others, with Captain W J Manag and Secretary A Westbrook among the roster.
A Jeg of muntton aupper at Manly Bowling Green honored club president Alderman Bonner Mayor and speakers including A Mind S C Sadler J J Lough F W Donovan and others. Contributions to the harmony of the closing were noted by Moser Compton Noble Passad and J T Robey, with Dr Sturgess delivering an enjoyable invitation.
The New South Wales selectors announce the squad to play Queensland in Brisbane on August 14. The team includes HA Parker, SN Doust, Dr Pockley, N Rudder, H Gibbes, and L Todd.
Herbert, secretary of Mount's Bay Club, forecasts strong Sydney representation in West Australian Savitary events. Reports say Sydney crews plan new boats by Archus and Robin’s crew. October races include Crescent and 10 to 18 footers with handicap prizes. Fleet week August 2 previews Slebe races for Service Deuce.
The Melbourne Club begins a six game Sydney tour starting tomorrow with a match against Paddington at Hampden Park at 2 p.m. Melbourne is undefeated as of August 1 under Hank Holiday. A combined Leichhardt Petersham side follows, then NSW and All Australia team selections for university games later in August.
Willoughby District Club runs a Bye mile road race on Chalwood course starting at the Great Northern Hotel tomorrow. First prize is a silver tea service presented by Hall Brothers. second prize in open orders. Handicaps listed for participants include A Green A Phevthe J Way and many others across local clubs.
The Refers Council considered a petition for a music venue licence. Alderman Dearin opposed, citing neighborhood annoyance from an organ playing two tunes. others defended the art, joking of ovens and horse anecdotes. The mayor said complaints supported cancelling, but the application was granted after debate.
Eastwood School of Arts reports a large attendance at the third annual meeting. A two days’ auction raised about £70 toward the building fund, with thanks given to district sellers. W Darvall elected patron. officers named include President Percy Humphries and vice presidents Dr Robinson, Webber, and Shoosmith.
The pupils of Miss Stella V. Kingsbury presented an elocutionary recital at St James Hall Phillip Street City on Thursday night before a full audience. Rita Etherden and Stanley Taylor led a lively dialogue while other pupils performed Irish German Chinese and Scottish selections. Dorothy Hughes and several others impressed with clever readings and musical pieces. Assistants included Miss Ruby Michael Miss Man Fotheringham and Mr Sertie Philip among others.
A Canterbury Council response leads to a public vebocay Campsie. funds for underlaying work to be paid by Mr Parkes MILA after a departmental letter noted a delay in plans. Meanwhile a hall for torpedo storage was prepared for occupation.
Mr O Sulligan moves that Dalkey is not a suitable site for the Federal Capital. The NSW Legislative Assembly urges His Majesty to decide, requesting copies of the Federal Constitution, the Prematurity Committee Hobart report, and amendments for and against each proposed site. The aim is a just decision on the capital location.
Mark Hambourg presented his third Sydney Town Hall recital on Thursday night. He opened with Rameau Gavotte and Variations, then Chopin Sonata No. 3 in B minor Op. 35, drawing ovations and an encore. The program also included Holbrooke Etude Rhapsodie Volkalled and other works, with the concert continuing into the following evening.
Fixtures for tomorrow cover rugby league and Australian rules with matches at Sydney Cricket Ground, Wentworth Park, Birchgrove, Moore Park, and Eastern Park. Notable ties include North Sydney vs Cumberland, Glebe vs Balmain, and Newtown v Redfern under Umpire Petri, with referees listed for each game and several grade divisions from Second to First.
OXCLING Eastern Suburbs Club reports five mile races through Bunnerong Willoughby Chatswood and Parramatta courses. Balualu Parramatta Marrickville and Sydney clubs contest ten to nineteen mile road events across Plough, Parramatta, Monlebush and Home bush courses.
Michael Howley hairdresser at Norton treet Letchhardt faced Glebe Police Court over keeping late hours. Ber eant Corcoran entered his premises at closing and found Howley with a customer while three others waited. The sergeant said the door was closed. Howley claimed seven patrons were present at 7.20 pm awaiting shaves or haircuts.
An early report discusses unusual wartime phenomena noted in several conflicts. It cites an 12 item Town and Country Journal article detailing extraordinary survivals from death and inexplicable wounds. The piece recalls instances from older wars, including the Indies Mutiny, where peculiar causalities and mistaken fates occurred amid combat.
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