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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
5
The author examines Mr C B Fry's May Fry's Magazine proposal for a triangular Test cricket series involving England Australia and South Africa. It suggests a round robin with nine matches across the season and notes the proposal has reached the publication stage.
Veteran describes severe skin disease contracted in India with large sores and liver issues. He found relief using Cuticura Remedies after doctors failed. Wife urged trial of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, leading to appetite improvement and disappearance of pimples. Medical discharge followed his recovery confidence. 1906 testimonial from Totterdown.
A detailed MCC plan prompts debate on cricket’s future structure. The piece weighs two paths: invite Australia and South Africa on rotation or adopt a triangular tournament, balancing Anglo Australian continuity with new international arrangements.
A garbled excerpt references Roeland and five in a scheme, mentioning editors, bowlers, South Africa, and strength. It hints at a discussion of form, improvement, and an eye opening meeting with South Africa, with unclear names and dates. The passage lacks cohesive details but preserves a sports context and international angle.
Next week a series of meetings marks the Y M C A in Sydney showcasing progress and safety. Sir James Parr is hosting hundreds of young men June 10 with Governor chairing June 14 for Young Men Sunday across 150 metropolitan ministers. J J Virgo to speak How's That Umpire at Town Hall June 15 with Governor General presiding, lantern views show growth and Glee Club performances. Catering by Sargents Limited. A new building nearing completion, touted as the finest in the Southern Hemisphere, with funds raised to relieve the project.
A drunken man on the Riverina steamer June 3 demanded money and clutched the skipper's clothes. A witness later chased Hanson, who carried a large bundle. Hanson surrendered the burden and was jailed after pleading guilty.
Goldsbrough Mort and Company note a rise in tallow and beef prices after the latest London cable. Demand remains brisk for tallow and beef, with penciled quotations around 64s 19d to 64s 38d per cwt and associated terms for whole outturns.
The special courts have worked through the local option issue and will finish around mid month. Ten hotels remain operating as electors determine closures for the countryside. The city and country votes since January shape which hotels will close, with final decisions expected soon.
The article reports on multiple mining ventures near Nundis including Happy Valley and Butcher's Creek leases, with capital of £6000 and 6000 shares. It notes gold as a historic yield, varied mines at Mountainy Nerriga and Yalwal copper work, water bottlenecks, and ongoing sinking at Santa Claus and Golden Fleece. Warden Gilson reviews applications while Nelson and others advance shafting at Santa Claus and Elon Veer prepares new machinery.
An ex officer in Sydney faced Water Police Court over a pair of boots found with him at the Metropole hotel. The manager identified the boots as Higgins property and the defendant claimed the shoes were not his, saying they were left by a soldier and he merely picked them up. The court heard witness statements about the boots’ origin and the defendant’s conduct as he explained his arrival in the city.
Balmain Council resolved to ask Mr Wilks M P to convene a House of Representatives meeting to press for combined representation to secure a grant to municipalities and shires compensating for Commonwealth rate payments, a matter tied to imperial and federal constitutional questions. At Bundarra Horse Parade Association annual meeting, R D Wiseman was elected president with Reynolds, Waron Munro and Smith as vice presidents. Dan Reynolds named secretary and P Little treasurer.
Incomplete OCR reads like a local notice from a market street plant at Stonet detailing a coat project. Fragmentary lines mention production and items, with no clear action or date.
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