Turf racing and hunting notes from Royal Park meet
Racing and sporting notes from Rosebery Park and Kensington describe events, entrants, and outcomes. Mentions horses, trainers, and upcoming fixtures with scattered results and local bets.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
3
Racing and sporting notes from Rosebery Park and Kensington describe events, entrants, and outcomes. Mentions horses, trainers, and upcoming fixtures with scattered results and local bets.
The report outlines Darling as the star all rounder for Australia in the London Tests, with Verline leading the attack and Thor of the Australians backing the bowlers. It notes key players like Gibbs, Lane, and Warne, highlighting their form and potential selection. The piece discusses England’s bowlers and the strategic shifts, including Johnson and Clark’s roles, as Australia targets a draw or win.
A fragmentary source lists a Mudgee Gulgang cricket or sports tour with a captain F Parnbrather and C Guenett, including a Wales fringe and concert plans. Names such as Huw J Wilson, J 0 Views and various locals appear, with venues hinted at Gulednig and a Saturday gathering.
A chaotic parliamentary session sees MPs arguing over unemployment relief as workers face extended joblessness. Officials vow to review eligibility while ministers promise action, but divisions persist and no resolution is reached.
Reported Thursday action shows Queenslend bowlers beaten by 25 points as South Wales sides edged ahead. Key players listed include Fish Copeland Whitehouse Milaueblin Watson Rowehy and several others scoring in a tightly contested match in Manly with multiple names noted.
The National Sporting Club will host the first round of the 4th tournament. Six bouts are expected, continuing from the previous event, promising a strong slate of boxing action.
Mining report notes active operations at multiple Wyalong properties. O'Dar nell and party reach 1061 feet at the Operato claim, with returns from tailings boosting expected yields. Christmas crushes planned at several sites. Other claims, including Union and Whit Lady, show progress with tonnages recovered, while Brilliavt lease and True Blue battery plants begin to contribute.
A historical Polo match between Sydney and Victoria ended Victoria 11 goals to 2, with Victoria's ponies praised for strength and speed. Key players included Mr Watson for Sydney and Mr Garvan for Sydney, while Victoria's team showed balanced power and discipline. The report notes wet ground hampering Sydney, and predicts a strong Victorian side for upcoming Quirindi match.
Saturday mailings from Sydney list wartime routes and sailing details for Byron Bay Townsville Manila Hongkong Japan Wellington Manly Video Nelsons Bay Port Macquarie West Australia Fremantle and more with vessel names and cutoffs. A weather rhyme warns of climate changes and advises preparation.
An old time ad notes Ty tung disease cures by Dr Sheldon with a new discovery for coughs colds and consumption. It promotes a small dose and guaranteed results with price 4 64. Also advertised is a leather wire mattress and a peppermint cure for bronchial coughs with Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure referenced.
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