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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
3
Mr Johnson, Chief Railway Commissioner, visited Windsor on Monday afternoon to inspect the Windsor Richmond branch line. He met local residents and agreed the Sunday train to Sydney should be shelved, but supported extending Windsor platform and said work would proceed when funds are available.
An old style advertisement warns coughs reflect underlying illnesses from bronchitis to pneumonia and asthma. It touts Pepa fumeg a medicinal lozenge claiming quick relief by soothing throat and bronchial membranes, loosening phlegm, and easing chest irritation without opium or morphine. Sold in metal boxes at 1.62 and a large family size, via Pep Pustille Co., 29 Pitt Street, Sydney.
At the Dairymen's Conference in Sydney Mr Stening discussed NSW butter exported to London. He cited heating problems linked to texture defects such as open, loose, moist butter that cannot withstand heat, and noted potential manufacturing faults in churning and washing. He urged improvement but warned of lack of decisive action by managers.
At Redfern Police Court a carter named Richard Medbury 4 was charged with attempting to commit death by his own action. He pleaded not guilty. Evidence showed Medbury allegedly tied a strap around his neck and threatened self harm while his wife was ill. The case adjourned for a week with Medbury released on own recognisances.
A magisterial inquiry at the City Coroner's Court reviewed the death of John Michael Dean a five year old resident of Glebestretitude. He fell from a disused chimney while playing with Jack Dean and others on June 17. He died at Balmain Hospital the same night. Police found the chimney stood about 70 feet high with internal steps. The incident was ruled accidental.
Passengers aboard the Howard Smith liner Cooma will depart Sydney Saturday and reach Brisbane Monday morning. A special train will run Monday to view the scenery between Brisbane and Toowoomba, offering an opportunity to visit the famed Darling Downs. Cheap fares are available in Brisbane, with full trip details at shipping offices.
The notice promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1s 6d for coughs colds and consumption with bronchial cough relief. It targets readers seeking remedies and lists the cure and price in a compact advertisement style.
Victoria Park Racing Club secretary Harvey Cobcroft notifies owners that nominations close tomorrow for the June 2 meeting. Entries include a 14 hands handicap, several stakes, and hurdles with restrictions on jockeys who have not won in a month. Also notes Melbourne, Caufield, and Epsom handicaps with many runners and prominent withdrawals.
A large crowd filled the Gaiety Athletic Club in Sydney for the NSW amateur boxing and wrestling championships third stage. Results include forfeits in bantam and feather as well as several decisive points and knockouts across weight classes. A Saturday matinee at Rushcutts Bay and the Sydney University Boxing Club’s second annual tournament starting July 2 were also announced with divisions from featherweight to heavyweight and events planned on the University Oval.
The match at Mesars on Tuesday pitted Woelse against Lintrum in a 16,000 up contest. Weiss led early but Lintrum increased from 10,745 to 11,229 while Weiss gained 39 points later. Both players showed strong form in a tense battle for the title.
Report shows Wena scoring 16 in a match, with 1x9 and unfinished runs from an opponent. Ladies are invited this afternoon and evening. In Tuesday night action J Morris defeated H Barnes while F Lynch beat C Kenwell. Disputed goes for Bight listed with players Leonard Hun saford Barker Meluta and scores noted.
The Sydney University Boat Club plans a women's and men's trials next month for freshmen. Eligible entrants must be new to the university and not yet rowed for the Sydney University Club. Training starts June 8 with a senior captain leading each crew.
The Redfern Club plans a July 7 social at Bedford Town Mall to present prizes from the Metan to Asnield Road Race. Murrayville riders selected for the Dunlap Team are Brewer, Baird, Vennatt, Muir, Vigent, Goodhow, White, Muntley, Slims. Mr Goating resigned as honorary secretary after years in office. Mr Sloane named to replace.
In the City Bee contest involving All Saints College and Westra Talon, accusations of rough play and disorderly conduct surfaced. A punishment followed including disqualification of a key offender and requests for Dr Kaples to be relieved of future matches. The incident ended with referees and clergy present and formal actions taken against the offending players.
Sydney University Tennis Club handicap matches have been close with several 6-5 finishes. BA Mort and Mice Smythe delivered a standout performance to defeat champions Pl and Mise Macdonald, signaling strong prospects in the tournament.
The issue highlights major country events with snapshots of winners from Coomamble and Kempsey racing. It features football studies and pictures of C Russell and J T Barteil of Newtown Rugby Union First Grade, and a top-tier portrait of champions Richard Arnat and Willem Webb in the mull ing championship.
At the annual meeting of the Amateur Sporting Federation of New South Wales in Sydney at the Sports Club Hunter Street, officers were elected including President Mr. Taylor and Vice President Mr. Colquhoun. The narrative committee lists several members and auditors. The Countess of Dilley attended with Captain Gilliat on a visit to the Young Women’s Christian Association and the Royal Hospital for Women. A London telegram warned that strict measures against a temperate spread could avert a regional disease outbreak in the Cook Group.
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