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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
2
Fragmented relic text praises American leathers and machinery for durability and quality. It claims they lead the market, surpass older methods, and justify pricing with superior fit and lasting performance.
Mails close at the GPO with departures to Port Macquarie Wardell Fiji Honolulu and more via RMS Mio Mia Ballinger Hawke and other ships. Also advertised is Oliver Bainbridge's lecture The Land of the Black Jews at St James Hall and Elsie Uases singing a Japanese song The Flower of Sin Hour. The text promotes Dr Doc's Discovery cough remedy with a small guaranteed bottle.
A detailed sport page recalls the Turffit program at Hoping and Peters venues with Flying Handicap and Trial Stakes events. It records a fatal accident when jockey Patrick Kennedy fell from a mount at the Newatam Tas Winter Meeting. notes other race outcomes, trainer comments, and upcoming meetings including Maitland and Randwick.
Sydney University claimed victory in the annual Port Adelaide River eight-oared race for the tenth time in eighteen years. Melbourne placed third as Adelaide struggled after No.4 Reynolds broke his blade and the start was delayed by a broken ring. The New South Wales crew featured K Smith Wood, Me Whistler, Cropier, Howatson, Woodogok, Ireland, Craig, Morrison, Rutledge, with Reynolds and Muirhead among others.
Miss Trevor Jones and H S Holt won the Australian Club mixed foursomes by 7 and 87. Miss C Trevor Jones and Dr Barrington were second, 7 88. Royal Sydney Club ten s foursomes went to E P Simpson and W J Smellie, 2 E 76. Merrickville beat Parramatta 43 to 18 in interclub, Kitlara beat Concord 12 to 20, Blaxland defeated N F Christie in Hunter Hill final 6 up 6 to play. Strathfeld Club stroke winner J S Adams card 50 8 12. H P Kent beat Dr Dittieiohn 2 up in club championship.
In the seventh round of the N3W Association badge matches on Saturday, A Class saw Sydney No 2 defeat Sydney No 3 5 sets 36 games to 2 sets 35 games. Glen Ayr defeated Sydney No 1 4 sets 17 games to 21 games. Caron beat Chatswood with Avis 4 games to 21 games. B Class results had Kerribree No 0 win 3 sets 42 games to 2 and 3 games over Manly, with Chatswood and other details noted.
In Marrickville Club two mile open road race on the Homebush course cyclists faced many tumbles yet few injuries as Baker of North Suburbs clinched first in the handicap. Wainley and West Burwood riders placed, with Tighe and Matthews noted among finishers. The event highlighted swift times and a lively field.
In a sparsely reported match at the Gaiety Club on Suruplay Toohey defeated Clarke after a close fight. Clarke, initially favored at odds of 2 to 1, pressed hard early but Toohey gained the edge by the ninth round scoring with precise rights. Clarke’s seconds threw in the towel after Toohey rocked him with three rapid blows, securing the victory.
In a weekend First Grade slate Woollahra and Paddington extended their unbeaten runs. Paddington beat Churswood 20 to 3 while Woollahra defeated Pridelai 16 to 10 and Murwood downed Wavertry 26 to 19. University beat Auburn 14 to 1 and Leleh topped North Sydney 7 to 6. In Second Grade Petersham remained unbeaten by beating Taichhardt 17 to 9 as Woollahra beat Chalawood 28 to 17 and Balmain edged Paddington 10 to 9 with Wa verley defeating University 13 to 5.
Football results across first and second grades show Newtown defeating University by 14 and Balmain over Glebe by 6, with Western Suburbs beating East Sydney and Sydney securing a breather. Second Grade reports Melville over South Sydney by 11, North Sydney by 12, and University beating Newtown by 13, plus various byes and close finishes. The First Grade note details Armidale’s win over New England Union by 9, with Mandible and Sayers contributing tries, and Roveille defeating South Sydney at Easton Park. The NSW League stands highlight Y.M.G.A leading undefeated, Sydney second, and Balmain, Paddington, Newtown trailing. The day’s play is described as generally poor at several venues.
Tasao Matman and Frank M C able, residents of Barry We, were picked up three miles off Botwny Heads by the Cah vat Time crew returning from Port Tiwan. The men clung to the overturned skiff for hours as a heavy sea rolled, then were landed at Botany Mer and taken to a hotel before returning home.
A serialized puzzle describes splitting 248 into equal sovereigns and reveals a hypnotic box illusion. A stage doll appears suspended by an invisible wire rigged through a casket and back, with a false bottom and a tube scene, masking the doll’s ascent and descent.
VPulrick M Kenna, lately tried at Mal bourne for sending a false telegram to his wife, attempted suicide at his Ballarat East home on Friday night. He stabbed himself in the throat with a knife after a strained day, the wound severing his windpipe. Dr. Salmon attended and described a close escape. The patient is in hospital under care as reports detail the blood loss and serious injuries.
Petersham led by Almes and bradbury defeated Randwick by 112 points to claim the Rowson Cup camp title. Morgan and Bradbury of Petersham won their semifinal in the Associations Vice Presidents Competition and advance to face Scott and Crump of Balmain in the Bathurst final as the event progresses.
An advertisement promotes Dr Hheldons Digestive Tablets as the best remedy to relieve and cure indigestion. The copy asserts the pills contain every known ingredient and that wood fruits are always certals, with a promise of nationwide sale.
A letter from Viscount Hayashi to Mr W Todd discusses Japan's rule on minors smoking. The piece notes penalties for parents and dealers and recalls a police incident involving a British midshipman. It suggests strict enforcement would raise tax revenue but asserts the law is largely unenforced and ineffective.
Cleveland Quoit Club held a novice tournament at Moore Pave rink. J Willingale won a pot from Alt Ple by F. Spectators praised the play. The Cleveland and George clubs arranged a match for the 24th at Tatter's rink. Great Peppermint Cure advertised with a price noted.
A sprawling Brevities item by Meg Ware references ADE General and ongoing constitutional matters. It mentions figures and places in a dense, fragmented prose about political maneuvering and parliamentary proceedings amid unspecified dates and events.
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