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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
15
A rambling report covers a Canterbury Park racing meeting with chaotic details. It notes crowds, weather impact, and a long list of horses, drivers, and performances, highlighting race outcomes and notable finishes amid messy OCR text.
In a crowded Kensington program, Leticia wins the main handicap ahead of Chimes and Chimney. Other notable finishes include Astoria, Glenspire, and Malahide among a field of prospectives.
The Goodwood Handicap featured Lord Carlos and Young Pied among the notable entries. The event highlighted the local racing scene with enthusiasm, while tracking results and performances under the Saturday program.
Boolaroo races attracted a large crowd at Ceckle Creek this afternoon. In the feature event over twenty furlongs Irving Hae Gib Galmere (Coyne) won by two lengths with a fast early pace. The Welteil Handicap over twenty furlongs saw Sure Gea triumph for Arch over Lady Weay. Three other starters competed in the card. Bettie Whiner 101 faced Timm Tain 259.
Melbourne stemmed the Lower Yarra as the Interstate Rowing Carnival began. EL Jack from Tasmania won the Amateur Championship by three lengths, with Brasch of Victoria the only other finisher while Ivens of Victoria did not start. The course time was 17 minutes 60 seconds. In the eight-oar race New South Wales led with Victoria second and Tasmania third, NSW winning by a length and a half. Time 29 minutes.
Commonwealth revenue figures for the first nine months show revenue around £61850 with a large compared year‑on‑year rise. Expenditure stands near £4,145 and the surplus paid to State Treasurers is reported as £7,450,169 though figures appear garbled. Major items cited include Customs and Post Office receipts, patents, and defense costs.
Queensland defeated New South Wales in a interstate bowling match played on the Paiprsham Bowling Greens. Strong teams and players battled for dominance in the regional event, with precise bowls and close ends defining the contest. The result highlighted Queensland's performance in the series.
Two Burney tram members collided during the University oval game between Glebe and Sydney. William Small of Roslyn Gardens Darlinghurst sustained a concussion of the brain and was taken to Prince Alfred Hospital in a somewhat serious condition.
A memorably chaotic rugby match at Sydney’s Aerts cultural ground saw New Zealand overpower Australia early but the visitors ultimately edge the home side 10 to 2 after a tense second half. Key players included New Zealand stars Messenger and Wynyard, while Australia relied on Hedley and Devereux to contest the scrums and kicks.
In a rough encounter at the Spiney Cricket Ground University edged Eastern Suburbs 6 to 3 after a tense first half where both sides pressed. Key players included University backs Doyle and Barker with strong forward work from Barker and Miller. The match featured persistent exchanges, late tries, and a narrow final score reflecting a dominant University effort.
A chaotic account of a rugby league match between North Sydney and South Sydney. Mentions players such as Whrmosquariers, John, Matthews, Toland, and Wicktain. Describes attacks, defensive efforts, and a late scoring sequence that left Sydney leading by several points.
The match features Glebe and Sydney in a tense contest marked by injuries and repeated drives. Key players include Brian Kone, Mortimer, and Riddell for Glebe, while Sydnes counters with bold attacks and stout defense. The drizzle and wind influence ball handling as both sides push for late scores and a decisive lead.
In a rough bout at the field, players named Globe A and Sydney contested a high tension match. Key moments saw Lindsay, M'Kivet, and McCarthy involved in scores while Ute and Manly fended off advances. Western Suburbs also faced Manly with mixed success as the play swung through scrums and kicks.
Balmain and St George delivered a hard fought match at Kpolne Race Ground with featured players May Lee and Kinghorn for Balmain and W. May H. Thompsin and Gately for St George. The game swung through halves with intense defense and notable goal moments as Balmain edged St George and positions table shows Sydney clubs ranking.
A shaky start at Zydnerriches Ground saw astern SunUirbs and Annandaly trade early tries. Suburbs led by Maltese Tis the mesnd spe, Riva added Fo tries, Gor Ball converted as astern Suburbs won by 13. Sydney beat Ryde 0 and North Sydney routed Mosman 38. Marrickville edged North Hyaney 8 all in a rough day of junior rugby with multiple tries and conversions.
Balmain led by Brailey and Curisti scored but Wentworth Park’s Suburbs Glebe defeated Roxelle 4 goals to nil. Wingers Tard Bennett and Swift found the net, while Wratern Suburbs faced a dry Hawn Aids scoring 1.
Royal visitors Loo and Sally Northcote attended, with progress reported on several tennis singles and doubles matches. Results noted include J. het and Thwokes beating Pocktey 6-2 6-2, and other lunchtime play featuring players from Vic, NSW, and SA with mixed outcomes.
Fragmented OCR note reports rising butter prices amid buying orders to Sydney for St. W. butch and Tasmanian, South Australia, and Western Australia markets. Mentions schedule shifts and price indicators in Melbourne and Sydney, with unclear figures and garbled units.
Telegrams describe a plan to extend the telephone system to the outer district with a twelve mile stretch. All branches would gain service except one station four miles from town, pending resolutions.
The Premier Mr Wade, with Ste Waddell as Treasurer and Mr Ashton, hails from Melbourne. Say hoon reports the Conference of Premiera will return to Sydney on Tuesday next.
A workman at an old ruin uncovered a buried chest during renovations. Inside were coins and relics dating from 1735 to 1750, with an inscription bearing “Johannes VI” and “Port. RUA.” The items suggest a historical treasure connected to Portuguese trade routes and early maps.
Fragmented report describes a French sailor killed at Cirvulae Guay in a rigging accident aboard a vessel. The text includes blurred references to customs revenue, shipments, and unrelated notices about ships, ports, and armaments, with numerous garbled phrases and names.
Reported clash shows Universe defeating Batman ait Teynime while Eastern Suburbs denounced Western uburbe at St Luke's Park Cogrond. Winners Beart and Buerongite sowrnd Ines with varied quarter scores and unclear final result.
Rugby league report from an unclear Australian-New Zealand fixture notes witty Bridie and Cumberland meeting, with New Zealand facing Australia in a heat filled encounter. Scores at halftime stood 6 to 2 in favor of South Sydney, and the final tally favored the South team with a 22 to 2 outcome.
Sydney league match in Redfern sees Redfern defeat North Sydney by 11 points. Redfern kicked 20 goals 14 behinds totaling 74 points, while North Sydney managed 16 goals. Demisila led with 16 goals, Palais contributed, and the Redfern defense held firm at home.
Fremantle report details ship Oceanien arriving with passengers bound for Sydney. Fragmentary OCR text mentions naval or military figures and local names, with unclear dates and partial names.
Long forecast text describes winds temperatures and storm patterns across regions including Australia Africa Europe Asia and the Americas. Mentions likely shifts in weather systems fronts and pressure patterns with emphasis on wind speed and potential storms and temperature changes over days ahead.
An OCR dominated piece sketches a sprawling array of private and public market activities. It references private opie, merchants, and regional finance while mentioning international blocs and policy plans. The text is garbled with numerous names, places, and dates interwoven with uncertain figures.
R George Talland 9, a locksmith and iron safe expert, relocates to 70 Pitt Street between Bathurst and Park Streets with a note to see page 2.7 for further details.
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