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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
5
A fragmented sports brief mentions a two score event involving Voth and Jersenys with unclear teams or locations. Readable terms point to a postgame note or scoreboard line, but many details are obscured leaving the exact outcome and participants uncertain.
The New South Wales amateur golf championship advanced to the third qualifying round at Kensington this morning. The top four after the fourth round will enter the semi finals at Rosy Bar on Friday with players like Gallagher, Scott, Mackenzie, and Reading among the leaders. others such as O’Brien, E. Simpson, and Stephen posted notable scores as the field narrowed toward the semis.
A mid afternoon cycling event at Ashfield, promoted by the Redfern Macqyte Club under XSW, Ceeltats Union oversight, featured a 45 mule pace from Histo to Ashfield. Riley the Himitma won the event with a faith in Sac and was escorted home by officials including R Wal vol truudman and Fowem among others.
Homebush hosts a regular stock sale with 15 760 penned from 17 108 drawn consignments. Quality sheep and lambs predominated, prices easing from prior highs as prime wethers and ewes sold lower. cattle entries included Queensland stock with prime levels noted. Trucks awaiting Thursday run. Haan Bea Farmers and Settlers Association nominates R J Williams as delegate to the Sydney conference.
Melbourne notes race day results with scattered figures and names. Mentions Berthday event, various horses, trainers, and placements, including Knox and Prince of Wales stables, with lengthy, fragmented racing data and odds.
Race card details at Newcastle show Prince of Wales Handicap for six furlongs with Tay Pucliu as favorite and Miss Flanvin among early horses. Also listed are Holiday Handicap and multiple starters such as Lady Feels, Chaperone, and Rose Simmer with odds and results snippets for ponies and thoroughbreds, including Goodman and Mamiyaia in the field.
The metropolitan team defeated Unanderra in a lawn tennis meet at Desbip Bay. Singles results included Hicks and Doyle beating Laverty and Packender, with Fox and Packender also winning, while Witherby and Evane split their set. Visitors enjoyed luncheon and dinner hosted by the association.
In a crowded Growl venue at Moore Park the New Zealanders beat New South Wales 12 to 6. Key moments included a decisive try by Rosenfeldt and a strong first-half display, with sharp backline moves and standout defense from both sides.
A chaotic rugby league clash sees New Zealanders pressed by New South Wales forwards. Despite bright moments from Homa Wythes and Buckland, NSW gains include a late surge with tries and scrums, while NZ builds a mounting attack before faltering late in the game.
In a Northern Suburbs vs Eastern Suburbs fixture played at Rede Ceickes Ground the Northern side dominated early, led by standout play from Anderson and Rutherford, while Eastern Suburbs struggled to convert chances. By halftime Northern led 9 points to 4 and maintained pressure into the second half with steady defense and improved ball movement.
In a dull crowd under 1000, Southern and Western Suburbs played a tight game. Western Suburbs pressured with backs and forwards, but Southern held, with Gleeson delivering a strong kick and key plays by Gordon, Reaz, Norman, and Wylit noted in the forward line.
A garbled OCR text recounts a Western suburb scene with references to farmers, Sydney entities, and regional leaders. It mentions Premier assets, local groups, and tension between farms and suburban development, with scattered names and places obscured by errors.
A fragmented report details a Western versus South Sydney match with lengthy ball by ball description, listing players such as Mae Salih H. Miver Mirek, J. Loughanne, Ro Werril and others. The text notes the opening minutes were open with little defense and frequent forward pressure, and references both teams pressing evenly with numerous forward runs and contested shots.
In a tense Western University home game, visitors from Dalverelil' Siver dominate early and push a strong lead as the West team battles back. Key players such as Hughes, Laddy, and Pisher push plays, but defensive stands falter. The countrymen press. a late surge falls short as Swit forwards and Max clash for rebounds and Riverside-style drives.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a British Association report touching wartime welfare, disaster relief, and wartime social efforts. It mentions welfare, insurance, and public support measures, with unclear names and dates due to corruption in the scanned lines.
A fragmentary report outlines proposed tariffs for the Parkes Peak Hill Railway. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate discussions on fares and service aims, with references to routes, regions, and potential openings.
A chaotic report from Newcastle describes a danger to Farhan and a threatened attack near Kir Hospital. The text mentions warnings, authorities, and an impending incident tied to an eatery advertisement and late classification notes.
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