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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
5
The event saw Arnst triumph by three lengths over Webb in heavy rain and calm waters. The crowd noted Webb’s late surge as Arnst extended his lead around the mile mark, with both athletes displaying stamina amid rough water and showers along the river.
The match featured Webb and Arner racing across the river with both boats surging forward from the start. Webb surged ahead midrace, but Arner rallied, closing the gap to a slender margin as they neared the finish, with Webb edging out front by mere lengths amid cheering crowds and the splashing of the swift water.
A damaged OCR excerpt details a chaotic minders and cable work episode with Pacific Cable Board officials, telegraph delivery, and newspaper offices reacting to a delayed message. It mentions Sydney and New Zealand timing, the Sydney General Post Office, and network setup at Market Street as cables and pressrooms prepare for rapid publication.
In Glebe District Court, John Clancy butcher sued Thomas Field for alleged assault after a dispute over meat purchases at the Smitherd Meat Market. Field allegedly struck Clancy on the shoulder and threatened further violence. a verdict found Field not guilty. An inquest recorded a death by bullet wound to the chin at Thornber near Tamworth.
London stocks close mixed with private cables noting declines in some resources. Sydney and Melbourne sections report prices for copper, tin, coal, and gold equities, plus bank and industrial shares with noted shifts and futures in mining districts and ports.
Financial strains threaten the Stéacy Cricket Ground trustees as the New South Wales Cricket Association and Micropaisian Busby Union clash over ground use. The Wentworth Park venue and Wentworth Park arrangements are debated, with talks of a 2700 pound budget and international matches for the future.
Mrs Rtienber Contras, wife of a veterinary surgeon, of 62 Thur Jow-shror Rodara, died at Sydney Hospital after burns received on June 13 from a lighted kerosene lamp at her residence.
The Department of Navigation reports the ketch Alfred Fenning stranded at Stockton, Leleeram from Newcastle. It is expected to float tonight as a trissare details Ted and Salton cases.
The fourth annual conference in South Wales discusses dairy science goals, macro biological progress, and adjustments for dairy operation efficiency. Speakers urge government support for innovation in feeding, cattle health, and veterinary measures while emphasizing practical farm applications and policy backing.
A confused OCR fragment describes an award case in an Industrial Court. It mentions a person tied to a David Dowie and references a court hearing, fines, and alleged wrongdoing. Details are garbled with multiple names and places, making precise roles unclear.
The report details rain and wind patterns across districts including Walgett Grenfell and Louth with notes on frost risk and fresh rainfall aiding crops. It highlights unsettled conditions in Queanbeyan and Lithgow, with improving prospects for broad regions as showers occur and temperatures fluctuate.
A two year old child fell from a balcony at a Glebe address this afternoon. The child, identified as a resident of Parling Street, sustained a skull fracture and was admitted in a critical condition. Police and ambulance services attended the scene.
An obituary notes the death of Hr John Ahearn by his own actions. The text reflects low spirits and sleepless nights preceding the tragedy. The statement includes garbled phrases and appears to reference a personal loss impacting Me Heasy daweme and others, with mentions of a hallway scene and unidentified names.
fragmented OCR text describes a billiards event with players named Wren Mend Shaw and others, unclear details, and missing context making outcomes and locations hard to determine.
Fragmented text references late shipping, a court, and appointments. It mentions Mr A J Middleton nominated as employers' representative on the Winsterers Wages board and an individuals named Bas rand Biey and Adiiena, with a reference to a chair position.
A garbled OCR text mentions Diet Selmer Phiremery, various names, locations, and scattered phrases. It references Aircel, Abou, Sadat, and Islay Weameliad among others, with fragmented notes about programs, events, and measures. The piece lacks coherent narrative or clear facts.
A fragmented sports item mentions Marin Medeor M and teammates at Sun or Jog with a prize of 0 Ceapi Wall for Sogenters. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names, places, or definite outcomes beyond the event context.
Fragmented OCR text references a railway bookstall sale, hidden moves, and local actions around a town with unclear names. The passage hints at an urgent public notice or advertisement tone, mentioning threats and a plea to take action immediately. It lacks coherent facts to establish a clear event or outcome.
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