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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
Richard Harivel of Balmain, master mariner, sued Balmain New Ferry Co Ltd in Sydney District Court for £500 damages over alleged wrongful dismissal and slander. After evidence, counsel for the defendant withdrew any claim of negligence or impropriety, and the plaintiff consented to withdraw. The case was struck out.
The schedule lists fixtures for tomorrow across multiple grades and sports. Australian elevens and university teams play in Sydney venues such as Sydney Cricket Ground and Leichhardt, with matches spanning class B and C events, cycling, lacrosse, athletics, and bowls. Notable clubs include North Sydney, Mosman, Strathfield, and Water and Sewerage Board. events occur at Double Bay, Tarrawarra, Birchgrove, and Victoria Park with a variety of handicaps and leagues.
Splendid weather aided Cooma Polo Club’s annual gymkhana drawing attendees from Sydney Bombala and Queanbeyan. Events included goal-pitting, polo ball race, cup challenge, weight for inches and several pony races with multiple winners and tied placements noted among Cooma and Dalgety entries.
A letter from Mr A. Cooombs of Cowper read in New Zealand describes six years of liver trouble and failed cures. He praises Bile Beans after a ten day course, claiming restored health and plans to advise others to try the remedy, with a confidential note about price and availability.
Special trains to Warwick Farm from Central Station with timetable details. A trotting club forms at Tega with WG Cowdrey as secretary. Reports cover Home Rule Staker winner Pharamond, St Patrick's and Hibernian handicaps, and various race meetings. Also noted are deaths, sales of horses, purchases, and trainer updates across Australia and England with references to Derby color history and Flying Dutchman.
Rosebery is set for a major dispersal of races tomorrow with a full card under the Associated Clubs. Special trains run at five minutes intervals and the sport begins at 2 10 pm. My selections include Flying Walter, Thelma, Aldey, Lady Wilton, Easy Molly, and The Riot among others.
The Byaney Chub cycling group outlines a year calendar with a monthly club race plus a 10 mile road event for members. Prizes include a prime for the winner, points for top finishers, and a season open riders' title with a three-race, three-prize cycle. Special gold medals may be awarded for record breakers across the league.
Interstate racing decisions affect Brisbane timing at Queensland Championship Carnival. Handicaps released for Western Humble Club s 40 mile road race on Hoteturh course tomorrow list D Kirk 10 seconds L Gregg 1 minute W Posie 1 minute C Thorpe 1 minute J Waugh 1 minute C Howes 1 minute We Fortier 1 minute Padrick We Settley Robertson each given respective start times for the event.
The Bydasy team led by Airny Macleod greeted Bathurst officials led by W H Carreell. They played two three rink games indoors and were bested in both. Following are round results from Waverley Bowling Club tournaments with multiple clubs and schedules noted for Easter periods and intercity matches.
A practice lacrosse match is set for tomorrow at Wasverley Oval between Rams styled Blacks and Whites. Teams include Blacks: C Garnett V Gurnett A Lang B Lana J Southsick C Southwick P Richardeau 8 Fowler G Allen P Singles ton Ry Massey A Porter. Whites: RO Wart 5 Lamwfowum C Hughes G Gabriel 7 Monwall ALG Barrer L Corbet avimir EM Keown G Twine A Woods R Egan Mr 3 Forebrorner as referee.
An Australian golf society gathering at Awron's Exchange Hotel in Sydney featured Dr. R. F. Reading as chair. The roll listed 478 total members with 300 town, 17 country, and 7 percent Indian members. An increased subscription by two shillings was approved, with trustees and officers named including Lord Northroi and Senator Walker.
The contest, presented by Rev. Jan Coach, will use the Port Jackson Club course under club rules. Entries are sparse with handicaps listed for multiple boats and skippers including Nereid P Milcom and Merlin Paquette. The event precedes the approaching raping season, with steamer Katee and other vessels to depart from the usual wharves.
The Sytner Cub club schedules a season opening trip on the Woronara River this Sunday. Passengers board at 9:20 am to Como, then navigate upstream by boat. A special programme includes moonlight sailing, a carnival, bright social events, a smoke concert, and minor excursions to nearby country centres.
A tangled OCR listing outlines Warwick Farm race events for tomorrow. It names numerous horses and outfits with lineage, jockeys, and owners, including MASTER CRA VAT, KING'S GIT, MANUADAY, GIPSY FACE, and HELIATH among many, plus several stakes such as the WARWICKM MANDICAP. The text references multiple stables and participants across entry cards, with event times and course notes scattered.
A chaotic racing card features the Liverpool Mile Rose Ray Dora Grey Mudiste and Sery Handicap with Gipsy Jack and Malgabautstrsteret pacing Welter events. Warwick Handicap and Welcome Triet headline the card along with a stewarded Adorer at Cowley five Hautaway.
A NSW Amateur Swimming Association meeting on Thursday considered a letter from Mr Giltinan of the NSW Rugby Football League asking if league members could be amateur swimmers. The resolutions, passed unanimously, declare any swimmer joining a football club tied to the NSW Rugby League ceases to be an amateur and call a meeting of amateur bodies to address matters affecting amateur sport in New South Wales and to take necessary initial steps.
Heavy floods in Wee Was and Aurea Junction areas halt mail forwarding by the north west line for about a week. Practicable arrangements are made to reach Walgett via western trains through Coonan, ensuring mail for the doomed place eventually.
An advertisement asserts Laxo-Tonic Pills are a real Spring medicine and claims to test and boost fertility and laid eggs in poultry. The copy mentions feed, medicine, and improved egg production with no verifiable details.
A terse note warns of recurring family disputes and routine reflections on daily life, urging steadiness and care to avoid cresting tensions. The brief piece emphasizes enduring values within a household setting and the impact of daily choices on kin.
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