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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
16
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Warfield Dominates The First Steeplechase Race
A long summary notes Warfield winning the opening steeplechase at Randwick amid a busy program. Fockey injured, Sadir and others contended across handikapped events including the Lamb and May Stakes. The day featured close finishes, multiple favorites, and a lively crowd testimony to a fine weather day.
Ellemere Handicap Winner Afloat In Tight Finish
In the Ellemere Handicap at 1 mile, Hela led by rails to win by a length from Proportion with Britain a short head back. Welcome Trist, Crofton, Wee Laddie, Black Prince and others followed as the field speared the straight. Time noted as fast for the conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Clarin
Ellesmere Handicap
R. A Campbell
Tiattou Timp
j—Green Agnes
Breeman
Messrs. Crick and Chambers
Grafton
Wood
P. Nolan
Bric Britain
Grafica
Imp
Buight Alice
Byra
Welcome Trist
Hicker
Crofton Firmlachians
Lady Wtide
Cabnd
Cuibresk
Bradabaw
Smith
N."wood
Lamond
Masan
Crofton
Wee Laddie
Black Prince
Hluck Fuck
Hels
Iduady Milde
Hilda
Arsto
Britain
Alero
Lady Wilde
Bole
Outbreak
Buick
Lady Wide
Hele
King Bee
Fleck Prince
Lancasteri¢e
Pavel
Trise
Amin Meo
Wallsend Races Plattsburg Handicap At One Furlong
In a dense page of racing results Lady Phyllis won the Plattsburg Handicap at one furlong, ahead of Climax and Gune Siegiers. The Wallsend meet featured multiple stakes including Welter, Town Plate, Maryland Handicap, and Fusao Handicap with favorites like Murcie and True Colors in contention. Time figures and exact margins appear, with notable odds and entrants such as Maouri fairs and Crystal Brook among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M'Cariny
Lady Phyllis
Bay
Puller
Climax
Wise
Gunes
Eigiers
Perem
Lady Fuelle
Wand
Bertiog
Mgaiyat Cay Fuelle
Lay Phyllis
Nei
Sushe
Epraig
Pillow
Liste Hooghama
Tal Tb Morgan
Murcia
Murcie
Crystal Brook
Woo
Tmin
Shaperon
Io Orb
Fecile
Burke
Mane Zanzibri
Mabery
Dixin
True Colors
San
Lady Dorchemer
Maryland
Ewa Hawk
Ter Tip
Treat
Pacred
Pacravine
Pyramun
Cicerone
Mirvie
Farrell
Ochera
Lady Phpplis
Cooney
Phyllis
Adelaide Races Birthdays Mark Sifter’s Day
SIFTER reports racing events in Adelaide as birthdays are celebrated. The piece notes pace and attendance with emphasis on the event's festive mood and notable local figures.
District Lawn Tennis Matches in Burwoko and Petersham
In Burwoko and Petersham district lawn tennis contests, players including Duguid Utury Darker Whiriing and Meare competed with scores such as 64 54 and 62 69. Petersham triumphed by two points with strong showings from Kirrbener Winbd Jound Jonpe Hak and Tarapnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Harbor
Petersham
Jound Jonpe
Kirrbener
Cotaghane
Amateur Championship Qualifying at New South Wales Links
Golf amateurs compete in the qualifying round at the New South Wales Amateur Championship held at the Ryde Bay and Kennington courses. Notable players include Reading, O'Brien, Stephen Briss, Sydney Jones, and Gordon Craig advancing as scores and pairings unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenington
Merwe
O'Brien
Stephen Briss
Rydney Jones
Momell
Gordon Craig
Ganlarher
Sngpean
Baltompe
Cheadie
Boxing Heavyweights Battle for Championship Title
In Orange on Saturday George Relay defeated George Sterling in a 30 round contest to claim the heavyweight championship. Relay won by decision for the purse of £80 at the Orange lags sale event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORANG
George Relay
Pober
George Sterling
Orwugr
Dwelling House Burnt at Nowra Narrow Escape
The article details a dwelling house fire at Nowra on Saturday causing destruction to the residence occupied by Mr Morrows and Trevaslon. The occupants, including two children, escaped with difficulty as flames breached the structure and garments were burnt. The blaze was investigated for origin with involvement from insurers Heath Benefit. Local authorities and witnesses described the rapid outbreak and ensuing救.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOWRA
Adislaing
Masere Morrows
Trevaslon
Sra. Doull
Wallabies Defeat New South Wales In Sydney Rugby Test
In ideal conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground the Wallabies beat New South Wales 23 to 11. Wallabies forwards surged, backs produced fast passing, and key scores by Mataro Carroll and James Hughes helped secure the Australian victory over NSW in a match attended by about 26,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.&w. Rugby Union
Sydney Cricket Ground
Te Wallabies
Roeland
Wales
Amerca
New South Wales
Nsw
AEW South Wales
le Dwyer
Orange
W. Vergory
North Story
Ef. Booth
Newtown
Keane
Bathurst
Wulscombe
W. Farnsworth
Halt
W. Jayre
John Hughes
James’ Hugh
Aiversity
W. Prowse
T. Eagar
Glebe
P Wales South Sydney
Slater
Lewtown
W. McCarthy
South Sydney
Snd
J Pitsherdinge
University
Aeteres
N. B. Martin
South Walra
Atrane
Wood
Wallaby
Hicker
Cade
Russell
Lnto
Dwyer
McCabs
Fickay
Wallabies
Derer
Fam
Tru Lo
M’kiyat
Blires
Burcenstal
Wallabies F. S
Russel
Gregory
Weabs
Willatle
M.woo
Bacsiae
Lang
Ani
Wickry
Om Carroll
Zot Beer
M'klea
Burg
Burge
Waliaties
Ral Humnell
Forrinn
Une
N.S W
Tearn
Barnett W'Cabe
Hammond
Jas
Stugben
Cregsry
Larombe
Booth
Geagermms
York
Ward Prentice
Ah Jan
Muchow
Rager
Ray
Northern and Central Western duel in bruising carnival game
Northern and Central Western squads clash in a rough country week carnival contest. Northern shows early pace with Hodgins Geddes and Anderson scoring while Central Western reply through Monahan Grissier and Corin. Final minutes see Northern pressure with a late goal and equalizing chances as both sides press for a winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peame
J. Matones
Irwushtera
Nati
Puwoct
Anderson
Halves
Hodgias
Granam
Stnyenaam
Chatey
Russell Godbold
Leta
Morrins
Gedaes
Mneir
Walker
J Hives
Jabfes-Quatlers
Alina
Macemith
Monahan
Grissier
Rengell
Perrell
M'Kirmong
Jranings
Ueedy
Sturphy
Curran
Corin
I. Ggvarncy
Thuyn
Faxanne Ae Fair Drewse
Pau
Ours Sitaikeit
Lars
Hema
Urthern
Central Wratern
Hodgine
Geddes
Modeins
Bar
Stevenenn
Nartiwen
Ens
Herr Horm
Sorcherners
Hardy
Macamith
Central Western
Godbolt
Rugby League at Agricultsral Ground Draws Big Crowd
Nineteen thousand spectators attended the rugby league match on the Agricultural Ground amid harsh conditions. The article notes the rough play, absence of key players, and the strong support from local fans despite the weather, while reporting on the timing, crowd behavior, and postgame reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suangemani
Ue Norbers
Efon
Deebasan
All Blacks vs New Zealand A match report from the era
A detailed narrative recounts a rugged early fixture between the All Blacks and New Zealand A. It describes players, lineups, and numerous back-and-forth actions, with highlights including key runs, tackles, and scoring moments. The piece emphasizes wind effects, scrums, and the crowd's reaction to pivotal plays and late surges.
British Association match results with several goals noted
In a British Association event Keey Selene byres at wasiwer ark Uy goal to 1. Newtown Heli defeated Wester SubarDe 2 to 1. Dalmate Cormack beat Hecnife 2 to 1. Gitime defeated Wentworth Park by 5 to 0. Winners listed include Andérssa and Lam Gy with notable scorers Aubarbe Seasatt. Actual club names and places are partially garbled in the OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keey Selene
Byres
Wasiwer Ark Uy
Fia A
Signe
Newtown
Heli
Wester SubarDe
Fees
Dalmate Cormack
Ister
Hecnife
Oyre
Adama
Rosette
Gitime
Tiersnera
Wentworth Park
Andérssa
Lam Gy
Winly Tor Narchers Aubarbe Seasatt
Wriser Triumphs Over Treming Callegs In Australian Rules
Weighing in Australian rules action, Wriser defeated Treming Callegs amid a March meeting. Key players Sytner and Saba led HF paints to strong performances as the match unfolded with notable exchanges and steady progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ast Sytner
Nats Saba
HF Paints
Aptraimd RvGiers
Wahinds
Wriser
Ariner
North Sydney overpowers F.M.C.A. at Erskineville Oval
North Sydney won by 4 goals 35 at Erskineville Oval defeating F.M.C.A. 3 behinds 3 points. Newtown defeated Batman at North Sydney Oval by 45 points 14 goals 3 behinds. Rirehgrove Oval hosted a match with North Sydney defeating Batman 45 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskineville Oval
North Sydney
F.M.C.A
Rosle
North Sydney Oval
Newtown
Batman
Rirehgrove Oval
Washed Overboard Near Morne Point Siege Rescue Effort Fails
A distress report from near Port Breohess describes a hask iron ship near Morne Point where an individual vanished during a lost search. Deputy Superintendent of Navigation oversaw the late night inquiry while rescue teams scoured the rocks and waters with searchlights. Police and local observers note the man is presumed dead though a full recovery remains possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Syanry
Tacking Point
Morne Point
Port Breohess
Charles Pale
Sesignaen
Cates
Stephen
Itis
Catan
Tone Lauda
Sydney Saaroas
Melbourne Lottery Orders Withdrawn After Cancellation
Melbourne notes report Mr. Thomas Postmaster General sanctioned cancellation of over twenty orders delaying delivery of lottery cer and Nine of the twenty two orders have now been withdrawn. Tasmanian officials and local traders including The Tolqwing-Teamanan Company Hobart and others are cited. Public notices indicate resumed delivery of certain government goods and revised tender actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Saurday
Belorn
Thomas
Guneraly
Blin
Tasmania
Tolqwing
Teamanany Company
I. Toneten
Collies-Strert
Hobart
Hotart
Highfield
Tram Conductor Injured by Fractious Horse
J A Kohn, a tram conductor, was injured on car 4137 when a fractious horse startled the vehicle on the quay to Alexandris route. He was pinned near the switch compartment and taken to Sydney Hospital where Dr Barron found bruised and strained back muscles. He will be laid up for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Kohn
Kohn
Teres
Alexandris
Hayatree
Eilaaperh
Kor
Sydney Koepliad
Barron
Weather summary for New South Wales districts
Weather notes report four hour period ending eight o'clock in Warwing Lire and inland districts. Rainfall described as light to moderate with isolated showers and general improvement expected. Local towns mentioned include Orange and Molong with varying rainfall impacts across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayn Reronta
New South Wales
Aruldale
Grantard Fo 'Oebo
Uends
Molong
Abd Nimitybelle
Orarok
Orange Divine
Steamers at Byron Bay Bring Uncertain Tide of Visitors
Cracked OCR text shows vessels arriving at Byron Bay with passengers and cargo. Disrupted lines mention steamer arrivals, a city or port, and seals across the region, indicating transient activity and unsettled conditions for the harbor area.
The Typewriter Stolen From Local School In The Row
Unclear OCR text notes a missing typewriter at a school named in garbled form. No reliable names, places, or dates are readable to confirm a specific location or parties involved.
Ceremony of Opposition at Travellers Club Event
A grand ceremony at the corner isles of New Somik Wal e featured Lord Mumsiind and officials including Mr A Cooke president and Mr Wade minister. The Governor received a cordial welcome as Lord Chelmsford announced possible postponement to ensure his presence. A saluting ceremony and national anthem accompanied talks on the building, friendship, and honors to architects and builders.
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Mumsiind
Moneegna Cantereaad
Katherine of
Wade
Daxes
Hoa Miniter
Pimorsur
Todd Chbere
Lord Chelmeford
Thidiey
Tim Frit Itayane
Bf Vbr
Tle
Atlee
Coors
Aude
Lord Cadmetora
Miz
RaceHoney
Roberteon
Marke
Bulldons
Moser
M'Laed
Lord Chelmsford
Bret
Puck
Asocia
Warchiteate
Bultders
Mysterious death of miller found beside cart in Sydney suburb
Thomas Mille, a maser carter, was found dead beside his cart on Kembelta road near Vickery Chambers. Constable M Geonon reported Mille appeared dead, taken to Sydney Hospital where life was pronounced extinct. Body moved to morgue. no clear cause given.
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Thomas Mille
Renidine
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Waa
M'Geonon
Mille
Beatie bin Part
Vickery’ Chambers
Ditt-striet
Death of Bishop Doyle in Lismore Mission
Dr Doyle of the Roman Catholic Mission at Lismore was found dead this morning in his room. He appeared undressed with a blood stain on his side, suggesting he died in bed after an apparent fall. The bishop had recently returned to Ardizaile and served in Byrowy. he was ordained in Lismore and later oversaw the parochial district, then appointed to St Mary's Cathedral, Birdwer.
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Lismore
Doyle
Belug
Ardizaile
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