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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
Sydney and Melbourne racing items outline Rosehill and Epping meetings, with Caulfield’s first VATC hurdle day. Notes mention trusted jockeys, trainer certificates, entry lists, and prizes at Newcastle and Canterbury Park. In Adelaide, enforcement steps target registered riders and work certs.
London correspondence reports the Advisors Committee of the county cricket club met on Wednesday with Lord Harry Kent presiding and C E Horner of Surrey moving to invite an Australian team to tour England in 100. The motion passed, and the Marylebone Club agreed to cable a cordial invitation. Attendees included C W Oakes MLA, W Kelly, Senator Malone, and J C Nell among others. officers and committees were elected, with several names listed as patrons, vice-presidents, and members.
A long list of names appears as the cricket club selecting committee and officers including H. Shipp John White Alexander Ferguson W2 Waddworth Captain W Elia Rev P B Mr K Canty and others. The article notes WJ Baker, captain of the Wentworth team, is to be released from hospital after a period of convalescence.
The following trams have been chosen for tomorrow with players listed by group. City Garnett Merrett Boswell Wond Massey Porter Wilkinson Burbidge Ashdown Aude Johnston Grace Burwood Southwick Hunt Fowler Vincent Gardiner Aylmer Souter Whisker Sound Glen Brown Stanmore Far broiker Dadgery Stevenson Thorsall Sinden Adcock Landedowne Williams Burns Farrar Gurney Sampson Nathan Petersham Meyer Golledge Allan Boyer Mallett MCormick ONeill Herd Muane Lo Sen Russell Cross Dawson Cornwall Balmain Louuit Hart Gabriel Rankin Finhardtoze Hughes Pidden Gregory Clark Macpherson Campbell White Waverley Atherss Newman Fitzpatrick Wanston Howard Lloyd Weigall Burnle Parry Lamb Poresh Hunt Morton ff Desa iM
The article lists numerous entrants for the Parramatta to Sydney road race about six miles tomorrow, with many competitors and clubs named. It notes a 2 pm train from Set to Etiribiew for spectators and details on event scheduling at the Sydney Harbour venue and the Victoria Racecourse.
The Thursday night billiards event at Messrs Italran and Smith’s Parlor featured draws and matches across multiple tables. Competitors included J Hopkins and F Smithy junior, with results showing several 22 to 0 style margins and notable wins by players such as Hattenerts and Cy Tabersul. The upcoming Thursday draw for the third Tawad is announced, with plans for further matches and standings.
Fixtures for tomorrow list first grade semi finals in rugby union at Sydney Cricket Ground with teams Givey Diversity South Sydney Newtown and others, plus second and third grade matches at various venues. Referees named, odds and payments noted for some matches. Several clubs including Manly Balmain Glebe and University appear with schedule details and officials.
The Western Suburbs Homing Pigeon Society schedules an open race from Marulan, 124 miles away, tomorrow. This is the season’s first open event, and the strong entrant interest is evident from a record 364 entries received.
Australia and Ireland prepare for a tough hurling showcase at Moore Park. Strong lineups feature Farrell Smith Myers Rankin Blaskerre Warknot O’Brien O Brien Lane Ingle Ferrell Newall Blears Ryan Nolan and others as both teams seek to confirm form before the televised exhibition.
The Legislative Assembly asked about special constables used by the Tramway Department in the past year. Mr Voile and Mr Beeby sought numbers of officers, peak staffing, reports issued, and how many tramway staff were dismissed or punished due to these reports. Sir Waddell replied that at most two special constables served at any time, with seventy-three instances of irregularities revealed. eighteen, including 18 dismissed, were recorded in the reports.
An early advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for colds and chest troubles. It claims exceptional relief for coughs and lung issues, with prices shown and availability advertised widely. It emphasizes superiority over competing remedies and mentions peppermint cure products.
Letters from readers discuss Montagu and law in town, public works in Parliament, and Port Humen dredging. Citizens complain about slow harbor progress, electric power needs, and wharf upgrades while Maroubra Bay surfers call for better tram and beach facilities.
The Manly Morning Band held a Thursday recital at Vitoria Hall to great success. The concert featured performances by several named musicians and was organized by Fred Grer.
A fragment reports Teer claiming 1053 asd 61 Wood offering a peppermint cure for coughs and colds. The note mentions lax or lax0 rhetoric and promotional language with unclear details about the product and source.
A 1907 testimonial from W. J. Springnt praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment after using Them for facial skin issues. He credits two physicians and states he relies on Cuticura rather than doctors, saying the products improved his condition and he recommends them.
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