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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
3
An obscure report recounts a perilous avian trek with Quince and Allan injured amid a chaotic scene near Piping Weiter. Gainer and others aid survivors while observers note a dramatic, risky flight ending in rescue and recovery efforts.
The Southern Cross flew into Richmond Aerodrome at 11 am as the Aero Club members prepared for Farewelling the Southern Cross amid cheers. Officials and spectators, including Captain Riggford Smith, discussed the event and the flight’s significance while the crowd lingered near the stage and tents.
A historic London racing card is disrupted as ponies face postponement to Wednesday. The Victoria Park Marine Cun venue reports heavy rain and heat complicating the schedule, with officials deciding to push back races and adjust proceedings for the day.
Marrickville resident William Clangare Jones died after being struck attempting to board an electric train at Marrickville. The incident occurred at night on Sehwetel street, with local authorities investigating the cause as a fatal accident.
The Goulburn Aero Club proposes to stage a display at the fire place area and discussions include Mr Waller Mernaide’s offer. A Chat and a number of pilots from various regions are expected to participate with plans for an aero event.
Inland news notes a chaotic race with many names and places listed, highlighting Chippewa’s 165 victory over Miss Wolowa by a neck. The page shows racing results, participants, and distances in a dense, OCR garble of names and affiliations.
A long fragment lists numerous names and possible race entries or participants, mentioning Golden Glitter 4 amg and Mattie dale among others, with scattered references to places, timings, and events. The text resembles a chaotic OCR from a sports or racing section with many garbled names and crowd identifiers.
Beare Meteonalay Mr Mares predicts weather turning colder with strong winds tomorrow and over the weekend. He notes possible frost and high winds, with colder temperatures expected across the state and central regions.
Fragmented OCR style note lists names and items with odd spellings such as Crystal rathenry and Adenia Goamiter. Mentions betting, a Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hacking Cough and a mix of numbers, places, and potential event references.
Noted late representative of New South Wales, Gardiner, was expelled from the Labor movement amid internal disputes. Reports say the action followed controversy linked to considering a replacement and reactions to a death, with the State executive deferring proceedings and delaying a screening or prologation event.
Reports detail a fatal shooting in Newcastle last night near Williamstown. James Dent is detained in connection with the case as detectives search for the murder weapon and question the Moxey family about possible leads.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a regional racing event with names like Promier Pride and Lilly Promie, references to a meet at Pelham th Jelly Lhd and a tramway mandate. Mentions of May Emer hy and various places and people appear, with unclear dates and outcomes.
English boxers arrive for a match with notable fighters including Harvey, Pere, and Mia. The event features vigorous rounds under a prominent boxing club banner, drawing fans and local officials to the arena.
Obituary notices list Johee lbh Jones UFR and other retirees among the deceased. The text notes services at a local cemetery, with undertaker Campermewn AGL Tru handling arrangements and a popular organ recital planned by church figures.
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