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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
3
A dense schedule of cricket matches across Sydney venues with many clubs listed. Umpires named for several fixtures. District matches set for Double Bay Association Ground. Various cups and handicaps noted for cycling and amateur clubs.
Auction by Arthur Eickard and Company Limited offering cottages and home lots on Maw Champion near the station. Describes easy walking distance and notes many workers have saved enough for the deal, with emphasis on affordable payments and the opportunity for home ownership.
The Willacy band Tee Mate will perform in the parks as part of the breakfast program. The event showcases local musicians and community support with a focus on warm morning entertainment.
A Cooma Turf Club meeting featured Payne winning the Stewards Handicap on Hockfall with Coracle second and Inverary trailing. Doncaster and Sydney Cup favorites included Per Gaby Poseidon Jack Smith True Light and Welcome Trist. Rail safety issues and trainer injuries were reported, plus nominations set for Rosehill and Parramatta events.
The Glebe Cup bowl draw lists first round Burwood versus Victoria Park at Ashfield and second round matchups including Burwood versus Flowria Park. Other ties feature Waverley Grea Manty St Georges Victoria Park Moeman Warringah North Sydney Ashfield etc in the 7.9 schedule.
Swimming event listed with entries and entry fees, note about a race at Lavender Bay tomorrow starting 4 18 p m. Includes names of participants, judges, and organizers, with location and schedule details and a separate auction or sale note for a later time.
The Mase May Amateur Club hosts a sports program at Welluan's Pint Ware Grout with a long list of participants including Janca, Munsing, Le Beles, Von Hemmer, Clarke, Paton, and Beocloa among others. A presentation follows and an ABC Rooms gathering in Pi-street is planned. The Geelong open handicap 2007 winner Besurepatre is noted as Australias champion with a new Victorian distance record, while the world record stands at 13 3-Heen.
The Middle Harbor Club posts handicaps for tomorrows race with boats Mahal Dart Amanda Cornatallc Gumleaf Dewhildie Mat W Riddle Kalpini Morwong Novice Alrtie Mimosa Romp Wiants Beryl and others. The Sydney Club plans a handicap on the tutor course starting and finishing at Clark Foland with a 20 start and a ferry after the race. A separate list covers Baimals Amateur Ci metrios and the Sydney Dinges Club Tootera handicap at Port Deaimm Watsons Bay and Shark Point with entries Plover Lottie Grace Darling Flying Fish Shamrock Kum waulla Roette Cutty Sark Booth etc.
The centre police court heard the continued hearing on the removal of J W Evans from the post of Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures and a separate matter involving H Spencer and C W Balksney from West Puillone an inspector. Arguments on ministerial versus judicial nature of the inquiry were debated, with the session adjourned for further plehht and references to the royal commission report cited.
A detailed listing of horses, riders, and odds for Moorefield races and the Tramway Handicap, including entrants like ENNUSMAR, LADY TRIST, HIGH LADY, OORIEL, MARANUS, DOBA GREY, GOLDERITE, PADDY WHACK, NORLA, THE PALMIST, LADY BESS, MANDALAY, and others with ages, colors, and owners. The card notes start times and stake details, with a focus on field composition and race order.
Unclear OCR reads a racing card with names such as LADY TRIST, HIGH LADY, ADORER, KOGARAH STAKES, SHIMORE, MARGO, CLAIR BLENN, COMELY. Details fragmented. no clear result or outcomes.
Members of the Employers' Federation met at 17 Pitt Street Sydney on Thursday evening led by Mr A Moore to form a small committee. They debated the Arbitration Act, government influence, and the Victorian Wages Board, with mentions of Mr Wade, the Trades Hall, and proposed constitutional protections to be pursued through the High Court. A committee of five was appointed to press the case with the government on wage and rights issues.
An electrical fire caused by a power current break damaged a naval brigade facility near WA. The blaze damaged nearby structures and two people were injured while responders battled flames and secured the area.
The session covered the debate on the motion to adopt the government program and the Industrial Disputes Bill. Ministers clashed over Keeley actions, Harbor Trust matters, and the handling of public appointments. A suspension of standing orders was proposed to circulate the Disputes Bill and related measures. The bill aims to create a tribunal to settle industrial disputes and set employment conditions across industries.
A proposed expansion at the Association’s ground in Double Bay outlines a large multi-sport complex for lawn tennis and social facilities. Plans include fifteen courts, a pavilion, grounds for exhibitions, and a Davis Cup style event with international competitors. The project aims to attract top players and raise funds through a public company, with construction and eventual openings scheduled for the coming year.
A paper on plumbers registration read by James Wood chief inspector discusses master and operative plumbers. debate centers on exam scope for diplomas, whether to award general or specialized diplomas, and the need for practical tests and college involvement.
Fragmented text mentions a singer producer, names like Ty and Leeeiter, and references to writing back and Goanington. The readable content is garbled with no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize into a fuller news item.
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