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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
2
J de Pascel, ML M Company agent in Australia, says French mail steamers to Australia are suspended due to a strike sparked by new French labor hours legislation. The Ville de ls Clotat left Marseilles for Australia on May 5. the Nera’s departure was canceled.
An inquest into the death of John Anderson a 49 year old coal lumper residing in Gloucester Street Sydney occurred after he was struck by a broken gaff while rigging the steamer Werga at Johnston’s Ney He fell into the water was rescued and died at Sydney Hospital a verdict of death by misadventure was returned The case notes the rigging accident occurred the night of May 35.
A detailed overview of the Canterbury Park event in Kildare Ireland, listing participants and results. Breeder Colonel Hall Walker manages paddocks for a large estate while major bets and purses are noted for Derby and other races. Disqualifications, appeals, and committee findings touch on judges Henry and Ormond with acceptances of explanations.
Victoria Park Racing Club holds another meeting tomorrow with seven events on the card. Exries to 14% have been well received, no divisions expected as the track permits up to 30 starters per race. Mr Cobcroft expects a large crowd with easy access via special trams from town after 12 oclock. The Arse pace is timed for 2 pm. Selections include Three Bandicad Typhoon Beaupileet Beauty Blue Metal Cochran Woodvine Mamomet Amy County Clari Vourt Een Ranticap Egypt May Morn Pact Donald Barneyonte.
In the New South Wales Sports club tournament semi final on Monday night ex-amateur champions Mal Spencer and HL Rumball faced off. Spencer won by 18 points with a best break of 65 while Rumball managed a 3 break.
Carnegie Clark tops two qualifying rounds at Rose Bay in the Royal Sydney Club's £20 professional event with 74 and 76 for 150 total. D G Soutar places second with 78 and 78, F Pepple well third, V East fourth, all advancing to the 18 hole match play. About three nominations received for the New South Wales amateur championship include Hou, M Scott, and J W Trumble of Victoria.
Boxing tonight at the Gaiety Club features Tudors and Monty Andress in a bout expected to be a spirited contest with a sharp finish.'action builds as fans anticipate a close clash and potential early victory.
An invitation from New Zealand invites a New South Wales Indies team to tour Auckland in December. Secretary T. W. Wicks of the NSW Lawn Tennis Association and Mr. Goldie of New Zealand note the aim is a thoroughly representative squad traveling for the match series.
Dominion results to be decided at Auckland beginning Boxing Day. NSW delegates discuss hospitality for Kiwis returning from Sydney and consider inviting a team to New Zealand in 1810. Hodgson Smith A to face Eastern Suburbs. Waverley Petrel beat Randwick Junior. NSW Association dinner held at Trocadero with many officials in attendance.
In Cintra Criminal Court, George Chaimpley faced charges for the fatal head injury to Elsworth via a push on St Peters Bridge on May 2. Prosecutors alleged a drunken clash after football celebrations. Witnesses described heated language and a fatal fall. Cha mpley was discharged after the judge halted the case and directed a jury verdict.
An Australian market notice extols Zam-Buk Balm as a universal healer covering poisoned wounds burns and various skin ailments. A Collingwood resident lauds its quick pain relief and complete healing after a leg wound and a child’s hand burn, urging households to keep a pot for accidents and listing diverse uses and pricing.
Harry Pearce has earned a challenge for the Australian sculling title after his Saturday win. The race against Jute Mitchell is planned to defend Pearce’s honor, with sides to lodge a stakeholder and settle remaining details.
A Sydney Labour Council petition pleads for support amid wage struggles and job losses across Broken Hill. It cites expected plant shutdowns and calls for unity among unions and workers to back wage demands, with organizing drives across the coast and references to railway and trade committees.
Dr Wilbur Chapman and Mrs Aleaanter led about 230 members of a German denomination at the YSN Mall on Monday. After singing, Chapman spoke about missionary work and a hostile atmosphere being created by opponents, while themes of faith and unity were emphasized.
At a meeting in Sydney the Classical Association of New South Wales was formed with a council of 12 and a committee to organize. The group aims to advance classical education and literary studies, viewing the association as valuable to teachers and students in the domain.
The Playgoery Dramatic Club presented Out on the Castlereagh under J. Clazeure Lye deoma. It drew a fair crowd, with THOMEN and Dillan Booth praised for performances and Srlak Ty and Semmes delivering sharp contrasts. Reginald Goode stood out as the villain while James prepared to withdraw the production after its run.
Victor Warr and Albert Warr appealed against eviction and one month imprisonment by Mr G H Smithers in a case involving Soratealag gas valued at 04 belonging to the Australian Gaslight Company. The sentence was changed to a £5 fine plus costs totalling £5. Negotiations for a condensed milk factory at Windor progress, with expectations of establishment soon.
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