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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
1
The Bournville Ensland Pension Fund held a meeting noting 55 pounds 10 shillings paid of a larger sum toward a special pension. The report indicates coming eligibility changes with new employers and workers, and plans to review the scheme due to impending state pension aid.
A Dorrigo correspondent reports a very fine giant pine recently drawn to Rocky Creek MUI by Messrs Stead and Ryan from a block in the forthcoming subdivision. The log is described as large and sound, marking one of the largest pines brought to the mill in some time. Also noted is the death of 80-year-old Charles Dewitt who had lived in Nundle for 50 years and had ties to the police force. An unsuccessful applicant at a recent Dorrigo land ballot endured 60 to 60 ballot rounds amid his long NSW and Queensland crown land travels.
A testimonial from Paddington promotes Laxo-Tonic Pills as a remarkable advancement in therapeutic science. The author describes relief from liver disorder symptoms including pains between the shoulders, dizziness, headaches, and general lassitude after using the remedy. The hyped claims emphasize rapid adoption and effectiveness, with mentions of chemists and distributors.
Kensington Wednesday card shows strong attendance and several races with notable horses and riders. Favorites and challengers clash in Maiden Handicap and other events, while stewards deal with suspicions and disqualifications amid a bustling program.
The annual Inter-Laverraily event featured three crews from Syllucy Methurien and Adelaide Bra racing over a three mile course on the Pat Famutia River. Melbourne led earlier, but Sydney overtook to win with Adelaide close behind Melbourne, while judges and officials noted smooth water and steady starts.
An athletics notice invites a meeting at Beeavan's Callan Park Motel on Tuesday at 8 p.m. for Be overone of tombe a Rosette carriers. Prizes from the Hunter's Hill Harriers Sparta meeting held April 17 will be distributed at Hunter's Hill Town Hall on Friday at p.m.
A. Foy and X. J. Skinner tied for first in the Motor Cycle Club event from Sydney to Springwood with only one point lost each and face a runoff on the run date. Ht Shuadorn placed third with a small point loss, while CV. Steveraon and others are noted in the standings. Prizes include best performance to Springwood and a top prize for the spring event, with a list of participants set for a subsequent meeting at Homshuah on Saturday.
A fragmented list of participants and handicaps for the Bal main Club's 20 mile race is given. Names include J Maguire, W Sparrat, Dredge, Knox, J Dredge, Salyama, Shepherd, William, Henry, Schworcy, Joumsom, Moskies, Comnell, Matenty, Walker, French, Ward, Sundaren, Divine, Martin, Braddock, Parry, Spalding, Atanson, Aspitit, Olsen. The event is scheduled for Saturday near Howig bus om, with various handicap minutes noted.
Manly Club members competed with hats off for the championship. F Eagar captured the gold medal amid a field of shooters including Seyrn, Bhot wr Arh Tange, Strong, Coomben, Hind and others scoring in the 20 yard and 600 yard events with totals around the 80s and 90s.
Handicap tennis on Drummoyne Superior Public School course features mixed doubles results with players Mahoney Smallwood Kirkwood and Perialay among several pairings. Notable outcomes include M Mahoney and A Perdriau defeating H Baron and P Kirkwood 15-6 and Barons team narrowly beating Kirkwood and Roberts 32. Other clubs like Leichhardt and Cranbrook noted for wins over opposite clubs, with scattered scores such as 25-22 and 6-4 in various matchups.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines football events with unclear team names and dates. It mentions August 3 4 7 and 1 and references a jury or court context with deponents and beams. The source content is garbled and lacks coherent facts.
Fragmentary report notes a sudden death of an elderly colonist linked to a business circle. It mentions connections from Gunburn to surrounding districts, a railway company later involved, and a widow with an identified daughter. Details are incomplete and unclear due to damaged text.
The president and Royal Arc Book members waited upon Governor Chelanford on Wednesday and presented sketches. Lord Chymaford expressed gratitude and promised support to the society, aiming to promote art in New South Wales.
An inquiry reports Thomas Milla, 47, died after being knocked down by a van on a Sydney street. The coroner’s verdict attributes his death to injuries suffered when a wheel struck him as he fell under the vehicle.现场 witnesses described the incident near Lowtrae and Vickerey's Chambers on Pitt Street.
The Labor party sought to have Colonel Paxton, Australian delegate, provided for while absent at the Imperial Defence Conference, mirroring the prior request when Senator Pewter was to be the delegate. Senator Millen condemned the naval courtesy and pressed for reciprocal consideration, amid debate over the delegation’s entitlements.
Friday mails list routes and sailing times to multiple destinations with ships names and ports. The scrambled notes name Newcastle, Maryhall Tetands fuer, Batavia, Sourabaya, Samaraig, Titirap, Singaporn, Noumea, Vila, and Melbourne with transit via Adelaide, Rotomabana, and the Plaweas, indicating departure times around 1 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. amid unclear spellings and arranged routes.
Ernest Reed, a basket maker, was charged at Newtown Police Court with assaulting Annie Goodwin at a St George’s Hall dance on May 24. He struck her after crossing the room, causing bleeding. Reed was fined £10 plus £1 0s costs or three months imprisonment.
The second annual general meeting of Butlin Gear Limited was held on Tuesday evening at the School of Aria So Sraney. Mr L. Martin, chairman, presided as the directors reported a balance sheet for the past year. A London correspondence summary was read concerning the expansion of paint rights, and a minimum price for British rights was fixed. Directors were re elected and thanks extended for past services.
Our correspondent from Nottingham in May reports Australian cricketers forming the touring team landed safely in England. The piece recalls travel woes, reception in London, banquet at the Alhambra, and matches against local sides. Players faced tests of form, while press and public sought interviews and judged the visitors.
An ad describes Prootoids claimed to ease headache indigestion constipation and siliousness. It asserts liver issues and poor digestion cause symptoms and promises rapid relief with Prootoids stirring the body toward healthier function. It mentions constipation habit improved and touts cost and availability through dealers.
A manater site linked to the well known ACAI Mpaireoly Sydney sale is underway with numerous lines offered. The management promises specialty pricing and a large yard of drivers as DR SHELDON’S NEW discovery for Winter’s Conchs and Valds is highlighted amid the sale notes.
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