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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
2
At Tandwick 2K and Shrine Stakes connections plan runs for Blue Gem amid winter meeting notes. Weather limited attendance at Vietsra Park yesterday but owners team reported strong interest and brisk activity in racing circles.
An ex matron of Condobolin Hospital in New South Wales endorses Clements Tonic as a rapid nerve remedy. Nurse B Holland of Little Bay Hospital cites relief for indigestion nervousness biliousness and anemia, praising its strengthening effects on the nervous system and overall vitality.
In a lively afternoon program, crowds saw the field crowded with entrants and major horses like Paul Nero and Beside, while jumps thrilled with a breakneck pace. Roy fell and the rider sustained a broken collarbone as top riders such as J Pike impressed. The Maiden Handicap climax featured Love Charm, Gluten Jolt Burns, and Levity with tight finishes. Racing notes include Ossian’s continued form and upcoming meetings at various clubs in New South Wales and Victoria.
Farreilly defeats O Halloran 6 to 1 to clinch the amateur handball championship of New South Wales presented by Mr. Tommy Enos. The 17 year old Lewisham Christian Brothers' College student shines, balancing cricket and football success with multiple athletic trophies. He is the second son of P Farreiley, long-time Randwick resident now of Ashfield.
Roberta and Memmott played a lively billiards contest at Alcock's Billiards Limited in Sydney. Memmott led by points, shifting standings as players like Roberta and others posted scores, with detailed markers and matchups noted at 216 Castlereagh Street Spiney and nearby venues.
A motoring reliability trial is promoted by Stator Cycle Club of New South Wales and Briney Motor and Cycle Club. The event is slated for Saturday. Entries list various machines and entrants including Speedwell, Triumph, Rex, and others with multiple classes and speeds noted. The report reads like an OCR fragment detailing participants such as J. Livens, W. Tormey, H. Pilmer, and B. Norton among others, with vehicle labels and class marks and a nod to Premier B J Leimer in the context of the event coverage.
The record lists participants including Keam, Bame, Wubers, Triumph, Silb and Wate with entries noted by Bednae, P, Basier, Fee in the Mon Sar compatione event, indicating preliminary entrants.
Report of amateur semi finals in boxing and wrestling held at Gaiety Hall Cabuldereagh Sydney with winners Leatherweight Beavers Cavill and Ras, lightweights, welterweights, and heavyweights decided. London correspondent notes approval for Johnson-Ze Series fight in San Francisco amid church opposition.
A strong England selection will play at the Agricultural Ground Moore Park on Saturday. Ten of the thirteen players are internationals. The list includes Pull-back F Young three-quarters J Hartomew left with, Jenkins, Perrot, Broth, Turless, Wahater, Ramedsie, Inkse, Winwidaley and others.
A draft of union selections and rugby team changes is outlined with names like Mesars O'Donnell Wickham and Fo, detailing proposed matchups at Adelaide Water, Moriy Park, and Sydney Cricket Ground. Notes on selection controversy and comments on the selection process by C White and other officials follow, including critique of omitted players and clubs.
Rain soaked the Sydney lawn tennis tourney on Wednesday with sodden courts. In the Al-Camers' Singles Parker defeated Ratrabity while other matches saw Hicks edged by Todd and Warren beat Marsh 3 6 2 6 2. Finlayson impressed, while Todd and Hoss fought hard in tight sets.
Dr. Ross edges Bailey 6-4 in two sets as Victorians Miss Willmott and Miss Yuille defeat Mrs Calgakou and Mrs Wolstenholme 6-2 2-4. Miss Stewart and Miss Baker attract interest though Baker withdraws from the New South Wales champion’s challenge, with remarks on form and training. Melbourne’s Heathward, Marek, Savere praised as rivals.
In the Argue pairs competition at Parris Matta Green Callan and Richardson defeated Clark and Hart 30 2. The match concluded with Callan and Richardson securing a decisive win in bowls competition.
The challenge match between Redfern and sRe Glebe for the Duke imported by Mr. Victor Trumper will be played Monday at Sir Joseph Banks Ground Bayany. Two strong teams have been selected and trained for the event. The hurly, claimed as superior, was secured in Britain by Mr. Trumpet during Alefant voyage and will be led by him to a decisive victory. Walley, a former Australian Eleven member, is expected to join the game with Redfern. Play starts at 2:00 pm.
Empire Picture Palace will present a new program featuring a mix of interesting and comic pictures. The main feature, In the Sundown of Old Mount Shasta, portrays a thrilling episode from life in the War West.
Earth tremors were felt at Adaminaby Kiandra and Cooma on Wednesday. At Adamnaby a powerful explosion-like shock accompanied distant thunder. Rosdale recorded movement and Cooma saw houses verandahs shake during the tremor.
Friday’s mails list shows departures from Sydney to Melbourne and other routings with times noted. It mentions Nauru and groups, plus several place names and times seemingly jumbled in OCR.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a heated scene with mentions of a rally, prison terms, and a controversial leader. Names and precise places are garbled, but the narrative centers on political conflict and protests surrounding a birthplace claim and governance.
The Parramatta Horticultural Society’s annual gathering is described with references to key figures and a program outline. Notable attendees include Mess Wun, A. Brewin, and A trwiBs, with discussion of speakers and committee roles amid a ceremonial setting.
An elderly reader notes improved strength and appetite after using Dr Morse Indian Root Pills. The testimonial mentions long residence in Madison and relief from repeated illnesses, with both the reader and wife reporting benefits and keeping a bottle at home.
A fragmented 19th century letter argues against nationalizing the Sydney Ferries and critiques Labour and Liberal positions. It discusses ferry services, government plans, and regional transport in North Shore with reference to Drinity, the Percy Company property, and public safety. The text also covers a Liberal Party critique of candidate selection in Middle Harbor, Manly, and Mosman, warning of unfair book-ticket tactics and urging fair competition.
A London paper graphs the rubber mania sparked by new issues. Brokers, clerks, and even children flocked to buy rubber stocks, with two firms quickly over subscribed. Prices surged 600 to 800 percent in places as gullible investors piled in on long credit. A wave of speculation hit banks, store fronts, and brokers across the capital, while worries grow over possible defaults, a market crash, and later revelations.
An incoherent notice asks readers to write for a copy of a winter catalogue with prices and details of hundreds of articles for winter use. It urges contacting with name and address to receive the catalogue, mentioning a sewing or home goods context. The text is heavily garbled and mixed with unrelated fragments.
A 1909 advertisement from Castle St Woodbridge Suffolk England promotes Cuticure as a cure for a family’s dreadful itching rash affecting a father, daughter, and baby boy. The copy asserts quick, cheap, lasting relief, detailing teething rash, cold cream use, and a claimed complete cure after using Cuticure nightly. It cites testimonials and a long list of ailments treated, ending with supplier details and reference notes.
An old newspaper ad promotes Frootoids claiming to cure headaches indigestion constipation and biliousness. The copy asserts rapid relief with nightly use and a promise of full cure for chronic constipation after regular doses. Listed price is 1 shilling 8 pence with address details for procurement.
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