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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
3
The racing column notes Bond Of sold to a country sportsman and lists entries and penalties for Canterbury Park events. It reports injuries and retirements, results from Wollongong and Randwick sales, and plans for Maitland races with entries due May 1.
In Wollongong the Maiden Welter run over five furlongs featured Dora facing Glenray, Decorate, and others with bets around 4 to 1 for Dora. Glenray led early but Dora won by a neck with short time. The Mandera Stakes saw Lorgnette beat Musquit and Nellie G by a head, with 6 to 4 on Lorgnette and 10 to 1 on Nellie G. Trial Stakes results had Illampu defeating Mobt and Collie Blue by two lengths. Swollongong Handicap results had Ennisimar, Victoria Cross, and High Lady with High Lady winning by three lengths. Kembla Welter betting centered on High Lady versus AmIampo and Moreover, with High Lady taking the race by four lengths. Jim Grum and Mouly Andrews boxed in a 30-round exhibition at the Gaiety Club following racing action.
A disputed letter to the New South Wales Rugby Football Union criticizes feeding Aboriginal residents at Crookhaven and questions the governance of rugby relations with indigenous communities. The piece echoes calls for fair play and criticizes misuse of funds while praising amateur rugby culture and international links.
From Sydney on February 18 F Barrns a member of the English tram says MCC is an extraordinary social unit with every member friendly. Jaman is a good skipper. Poor luck with weather and fielding cost them. They had a good tour but cricket remains too serious for him.
A meeting of the council reveals concerns over unclean conditions in the municipality as residents fling debris into lanes. Alderman Culbert narrowly avoids injury from tossed matter while discussing cleanups. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for treating coughs colds and throat discomfort.
A mid committee in Sydney on Tuesday considered forming a New South Wales Amateur Sporting Federation. Delegates debated powers to bind associations and the need for definitions, with motions to submit to wider bodies and to define amateur status amid debates on travel expenses and prizes.
Minahan Brothers American wool manufacturers advertise new boots for boys and men offering better fit and style than common boots. They claim their children’s boots are comfortable, well-made and durable, with repairs using imported leathers. Demonstrations are available at their King Street Park Street and Hunter Street shops in Australia.
A meeting of the Sew Bonth Walee Amateur Fudermen Association discussed the board’s work and fish collection efforts. Speakers included Fras Purnell MLA Gorvick secretary and Maye Epain Fisheries Ruse Commissar, with plans to expand canning and export for domestic use.
Thursday's mails describe multiple steamship movements between Sydney and Australian ports. Vessels include Kanownas and Orient with passengers and cargo for West Australia Adelaide Albury Tariisia Melbourne and Tasmania via Melbourne. The itinerary lists departure times around 1 pm and 8 pm with destinations such as South Australia and Rotuma.
The Parramatta Railway League reports dangerous overcrowding on trains from Homebush to Parramatta, especially the 6 15 p m service. The Railway Commissioners will consider adding fulling stock, with contractors urged to accelerate delivery. When new cars arrive, services will be adjusted to ease delays for travelers.
Massrs Lowe and Company announce a limited period offer in which an extra pair of trousers is given with every order for tailoring department purchases. The announcement promotes tweeds and woollens from London and urges customers to take advantage of the timing before stock runs out.
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