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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
2
Sports notes report Aulsebrook's Soda Crackers winning a gold medal at the N Z International Exhibition in 1907. The piece details paddock and Leger reserve improvements, grandstand enhancements, and a new scratching tower, plus racehorse lineage and famed Eclipse statistics, ending with Adelaide Cup notes and jockey Loury Bryant Bleis.
A flood of testimonials from readers tout Peruna as a remedy for grip and post illness catarrh. Letters praise rapid relief, restored health, and long lasting immunity, with several named sources including J. S. Goyer of Montreal and Frank H. Fielder of Montourry. Statements claim Peruna ends headaches, indigestion, and tiredness after flu like illness.
The lightweight jockey Turner travels via Sydney and Melbourne after riding in western country districts. He has accepted a retainer to ride for Mr A. A. Apear, owner of the Wiceroy's Cup winner Fintiinfton, as he departs for India. Rubio trained by Castello at Stockbridge, while Turner’s connections include Deddington, Oxon.
The court will requisition morrow as seven-event programme 16 unfolds. Winners from Associated Clubs to be honored, with a £10 prize for the chief event. A splendid track, new road for vehicular access, and Regal Band to play after the afternoon racing begins at 2.10.
Queensland defeated New South Wales in both matches to claim the rubber. In the monday game Queensland led from the early end and won 94 to 25 with players Docherty, Sapsford, Weston, Gould, Newman, Watson among others. NSW’s Morrison, Sutton, Iago, Wingy and others scored for a total 94.
The University Club opened its annual lawn tennis tournament with doubles and singles events. Verge and Metcalfe won the doubles title. Docker Parker topped Stack in singles. Several handicap matches and other results listed, with Frisel, Lealle, Mart, Allen, Macintosh, Parker and Vickery among notable winners. The Annandale Club plans an invitational match on June 12 to select a Dunlop premiership team, as the club also prepares for a Saturday opening in. Sunday’s run travels to Brighton le Sands for a half day event.
In a boxing card at the Gaiety Club Loraining Bryant and Les O'Donnell are set to clash after Bryant previously won and is expected to defend his lead. Barns Larpiii boxer may visit Sydney soon with Lumina in talks to a syndicate about a match offering £2000, with plans for Australia.
Cricket match at Waveriey Oval tomorrow with Redferne selecting A Ferrier J Ellwood J Patterson W Morrisesi G Hooker J Bingbas E Hamper H Garnes Anderson FE Harrison J Harrison Brogden Vesivas G Puller F Morrisup for the squad.
Readable text shows a rifle shooting meet by the Manly Club for the Mulbolisnd trophy. Scores listed include R Koops 71, W D Peterkin 9 Ti. Ball,er 102, I Wool land 68, E Webb 87, R E Adria 08, and W Go 3 3 2. Capt Whins Bold and Gow appear among the competitors. further readable names are garbled.
The South Sydney Club hosts a handicap athletics meeting at Williton's grounds Cook's River on Saturday. Events include 40 and 60 yard races with multiple heats and note of entrants such as O'Parade, Megriff, Parke, Cahill, Ryan, and Bricky. A 14 mile walk, high jump, pole vault, discus, and a road race from Parramatta to Moore Park are also listed with dates and venues. The event features local club members and prize considerations.
John Rosewall, a footballer, was found guilty of disorderly conduct and assaulting Constable M'Knight and Louis after an incident on Campbell Street. The judge sentenced him to four months’ hard labour with hard labour suspended, following evidence of riotous behavior and a struggle with police.
A misread notice promotes Dr Williams Pills with artistic color cards of appealing images. Readers are urged to send name and address on a postcard to receive a card mailed by return post. The ad claims no other cards have ever been produced in Australia and asks applicants to send details to Dr Williams Matining Cs. Andralasio Lad P.O Bon B96.
The Liberal and Rotors candidates, Alderman War Taylor of Mockdale and Mr Holt of New Bales, contest the St George mayoral race. Taylor, a longtime Rockdale alderman and former mayor hopeful, is described as a labor supporter with ties to the local Presbyterian church. Holt, active in County election circles, is profiled as a building contractor with varied overseas and domestic experience.
Waterloo council debate centers on preserving the park oval fenced for recreation. Officials consider retaining the current oval and possibly adding about three quarters of an acre to the park as a compromise to protect the historic playing area from road construction.
At Newtown Police Court Nam Grivble a Marrickville baker pleaded guilty to buying underweight bread from his bakehouse on May 9. Inspectors found 64 loaves underweight, 11 underweight loaves, 6 underweight by 4 ounces. Grivble cited illness and lack of help. He was fined 19 pounds plus 11 shillings costs or two months in gaol. Additional fines of 4 and 2 pounds were imposed in two other cases with costs, recovery to local charity.
In a district court yesterday the prosecuting witness recounted a case of alleged attempted robbery and diamond theft. The man claimed to have mistaken a drink for a potent substance, leading to a hazardous escape under uncertain circumstances. The account highlighted a misperceived danger and a potential legal aftermath.
Marrickville committee notes from the recent meeting summarize health concerns and municipal actions. The report lists ongoing issues, proposed remedies, and next steps discussed by attendees including local officials and residents.
A civil servant was examined by Registrar in Bankruptcy regarding his sequestration on April 1. The man, of Marrickville, owed Mant de Prete and others over £70, with furniture and a piano sold to satisfy the debt. He had borrowed £60 years earlier, with a bill of sale still in force, and paid instalments irregularly while in debtor’s prison at Darlinghurst.
A Glebe delegation representing the Municipal Council and Glebe Ratepayers waited on the Harbor Trust to request handover of Glebe Point forecourt used for housing gear and cranes. The Commission replied that only water frontage is available for port undertakings and while the request could be fairly considered later, current hands are tied.
At Gladesville Progress Association meeting Mr W Reaven reported visiting the rifle range area and finding a four room weatherboard building nearly completed between the Lloyd ranges on the fre line, hindering reopening prospects. The Ryde Mayor noted no fresh federal action and warned inquiries would be made about the washroom building. There is consensus the rifle range may not reopen, risking the disbandment of the rifle club and the loyal volunteers company.
Complaints were made to the Australian Gas Company by residents of Annandale concerning the discharge of cooling water from the gas maizer Parramatta Road into Waitere. The nuisance was objected to by the restaurant trade. the company says instructions have been given to stop at once and that future discharges will be closely monitored to limit impact.
W M Gordon and city surveyors along with other officials visited to inquire into market accommodation in Bow and related civic matters. A joint report was prepared for presentation to the city authorities detailing findings and recommendations for how to address market needs.
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