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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
16
An evening sport bulletin from the office notes domestic and international happenings. Highlights include results, standings, and upcoming fixtures with brief context on teams, venues, and key players.
A detailed account of events from the Moorefelt track meeting includes results for the Mile handicap, the 2 mile sprint, and multiple stakes. Notables include Lady Grey and Lady Bess among competing mares, with trios of horses like Gairie, Gys, and Mandalay in pursuit. crowd standings and official times are reported alongside betting outcomes and track conditions.
At Melbourne on Saturday afternoon the Victoria Amateur Turf Club held its March meeting. Results include Narong Hurdles won by Red Fly over Designer Invermayson with stiff competition from Sustian and Devonier among others. St. Kilda Cup saw Lady Rylstone defeat White Eyes and Ganny Motes in a close finish. Bordons Steeplechase and Haggle Welter also contested with multiple runners, and a crowded field in races like Hagle Welter and South Australia Kandi provided further action.
Rowing events at the harbor featured the North Shore Rowing Club with trials for the fours and a wide array of crews. Notable names include Arthur Thompson, Bray Fatroney Gordon Stith, Donald Silond, and Gordon Ralls among others across multiple shells, with Evans, Mayne, Veronicon, and Westm involved in various heats and placements. The race schedule noted a mile north course and a canceled Eight race at Raceway, with conditions affecting seven or more entries.
Bathurst Saturday saw rough weather as Wester Hite Association held its annual meeting. Milton Shield contested by four man teams with eight shots per man from 50 yards. Barbarat Volunteers led by Lieutenant Paul, Corporal Crofts, Private Booty, Private Tevene, 84 points, 1st £2 10s prize. Hargrave’s A team 78 points for 2nd prize. Bathurst A, B, C, D teams posted scores from 73 to 40 as rounds concluded.
Amid poor weather, a large turnout watched the Public Schools Association swimming carnival highlight the State Championship events. Fort Street, Glebe and Crown Street swimmers posted strong showings in age groups from under 12 to 19, with standout performances in relay and handicap races and a special 100 yards open final.
The Waverley Club won the 100 Yards Championship despite unfavourable weather. events postponed to next Saturday. In the 86 Yards Club Handicap top finish was F J Lea-Wilson first with 7 seconds plus time, followed by M Doyle second. Randwick Course Club results show Gonding and Gay winning by a foot in a tight finish.
Wet weather interrupted several First and Second Grade matches after a delayed start. Some games were abandoned due to waterlogged grounds at venues including the Sydney Cricket Ground while others resumed or finished in light rain, shaping pennant standings across grades.
Fragmentary sports note lists Central Cumberland and Petersham match references with players named Rowell Thomas Newman and Cramhey. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a game involving Central Cumberland and Petersham with several players mentioned and absence noted.
Rain drenched the Newcastle J C Cup meeting as the track remained in good order. The program featured the DRENING HANDICAP won by Tinagroo, the WELTER won by Suez, and the NEWCASTLE CUP decided by Goldloch after a long stretch run with multiple contenders. Sweepstakes listed and a London market cable noted broad tallow prices.
Report from Evernewe correspondent T Harrinam describes ongoing strike activity at Sydney wharves. Shipping remains idle as steamers Cooma Tiss Mouinala and Wiriverine lie at two points, perishable cargo held, and workers and pilots continue to stay at work where possible.
Important development as Premier Wade signals possible arbitration. Report notes government stance and calls for swift resolution, with labor unrest mounting and court actions looming. observers await concrete steps and potential new measures to maintain peace and labor harmony.
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The third round of the district lawn tennis competition at the association ground in Double Bay was postponed this afternoon due to rain.
A five year old boy named Jon Spoker was seriously injured when a heavy deck fall during a fierce gale threw him on the Melpomene in Port Tackaon. He was transported by Civil Ambulance Brutte to Sydney Hospital and admitted with a fracture to his left thigh. Cardinal Moran schedules a meeting of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital for Women and Children at Willoughby tomorrow afternoon at 23.
Newcastle and Victoria pugilists clashed at West End Athletic Hall in two bouts. Whitelaw beat Higgins in two desperate rounds after Shakespeare defeated M'lnacs in three. Heavy rain and large crowds soaked and cheered as Whitelaw endured punishment yet prevailed.
In Sydney sailing events Gladwin and a number of entries including Zeon and Pheasant faced mishaps with a mast break and a crew overboard while Waratah and Planet placed in early positions. Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron hosted Rawson Cup with Awanmi and Peirel among top contenders and other clubs reported results for Cornstalk and Venus.
An unclear dispatch reports steamers departing Port with veiled references to destinations and passengers. The fragmentary text mentions Nerpoon and Coomeie, suggesting a voyage toward distant ports in a broad maritime context. Further readable names include Brisiaan and Valparaion with Navarian.
Fragmented copy discusses Mr Keele's transference and speculation on who will succeed him as president of the board. Names mentioned include Mr Walsh, engineer to the Harbour Trust, with other unnamed gentlemen linked to the appointment. The piece reflects early reporting and uncertainty in the public notice.
Louie Grill, age 34, is missing from City Comer Palace after being seen near Inforstation. Police warn of a possible danger as Grill is described wearing a dark brown hat and a bandage on his forehead and may be unwell.
James Joseph Milotrie, 27, a miner at Helensburgh Mine, was crushed when a truck in the mine yard ran out of control. Fellow workers applied first aid, and he was Transported to Sydney by Civil Ambulance. He suffered a fracture of the left pelvis, fractures of both collar bones, and extensive lacerations.
A French mail steamer at Fremantle reports a 3 o’clock sailing with passengers including Adialte Tickxon Balack and Sydney and Melbourne figures. The Danubes bring water signaling foreshadowing events. a hotel report indicates Saunders with a wife and two children at Surry Hills, Sydney. A murder suspect connected to New Falsdovia is noted. recovery expected for Saunders.
Fragmented report recounts a cricket match with many garbled names and phrases. Mentions teams, figures, and a government bill context, but the readable text is disjointed and lacks clear outcomes or specifics.
Government officials discuss replacing naval or customs inspectors with young, leased officers to earn lower salaries while relocating Comptroller-General duties. Proposals aim to appoint new inspectors under the Public Service Commission and shift central duties away from the capital.
An incomplete report notes Burrawong floated off during a maritime incident as authorities pursue details. The fragment mentions a person and a vessel, with unclear actions and timing, leaving investigators to determine the sequence and outcome of the event.
A garbled local note hints at a public event in Ryde Park with names like Tre Viseow and Prom Ey Hat Korte. The fragmentary text mentions towns, a scene of contest, and a distant reference to a council or authority and a possible date.
Damaged text fragment lists numerous names, places, and figures with garbled OCR. Indicates a sports or weigh-in style event with weights, teams, and individuals but specifics are unreadable. Contains references to Sunnee Cup, Tate, Melee, and cargo mentioned as part of a maritime context.
The firm named George Tall AED Co. Lockvouths Sawmaxess and ama iron Sash Experts relocated to 470 Pitt Street between Ratinst and Perk streets. New address appears as 270 Witt-wt for correspondence.
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