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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
An advertorial note praises Pelitason Cognac as mild and mellow with no morning headache. It claims the brandy suits men of taste and is recommended by doctors for its medicinal qualities. It allegedly stimulates heart action during eredia periods and sustains vitality.
Perfect weather drew many visitors to Viewris Park for racing yesterday. Kitty Merv won the Flying Handicap in a tight finish from Generis, while Danseuse showed promise for future races. Tariff won the Novice Handicap, with disqualifications for The Clown and others after a contested straight. Strong bets failed to pay, and Spar Oddities were also noted along with sales of horses to India and West Australia.
In a Willoughby District Club meeting the officers were elected including Capt Mr. Alt. Green as captain, deputy vice-captain Mr. J, and secretary Mr. R. Butcher. E Geninazzi becomes treasurer with A D Newton as secretary and delegates to the NSW Cyclists Union.
The NSW amateur championship will be decided at the Australian Club links in Kennington under the NSW Golf Council. The schedule lists qualifying on June 13 stroke play 36 holes with lot draw, June 17 first round 36 holes match play among 16 top qualifiers, June 20 second round 36 holes, June 14 semi final 28 holes, and June 27 final 36 holes. Entries close with W A Windeyer 79 Pitt Street on or before the current date.
A brief note argues that the goal of faster games is to increase attr ibution and tempo in Wellington football. The piece hints at rule changes or coaching ideas designed to speed play and improve overall appeal.
Waverley defeated the Queensland bowlers by 12 to 17 at a midweek venue. Teams included Waverley with Hope, Nathan, Davill, Wynne and others. Queensland players listed such as Briar, Byrne, Whitehouse, Reid and Barkell. After the game a dinner was held with Mr. C Morrison presiding and a gift presented to Mr. A J Whitehouse, hon secretary of the New South Wales Bowling Association, in acknowledgment of his arrangements.
A richly varied programme by Violet Balmain and Miss Bussmilch at the MCA Hall featured Chopin works, Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Strauss. The artists impressed with elegant tone, refined interpretation, and notable bravura, while additional pieces by Mozart, Wolfe, and others drew applause from the audience.
Speaking in support of Alderman Taylor the Liberal candidate for St George Mr Waddell Treasurer described the Labour party as the fault finding party. He argued that education has widened employment prospects for young women and that Labour if in power could quickly alter its platform. He noted the governments pension scheme with 2681 applicants 1286 granted 9 rejected and projected costs for pensions hospitals benevolent missions and aid. He predicted a year end surplus of over one and a half million sterling.
North Harbor population growth prompts a ferry link to Manly Wharf. A motor launch proposal would shuttle passengers to and from Port Jackson steamers, about six minutes per trip. Aldermen to inspect the boat and consider jetty plans before a future council decision.
In Hutton Essex England a village suit featured Mme Émille Herz suing Mrs Martindale for slander over envy of Herz’s Parisian dress and lifestyle. The jury found for Herz awarding £10 against Herz and her husband Martindale, with remarks on gender law and social norms.
The late Mr C C Kingston MP received a state funeral with a large procession despite rain. The Governor of South Australia was represented by an official, with many dignitaries including Alfred Deakin and A Fisher present. Messages of sympathy from officials and a cable from the Earl of Crawford were read during the ceremony.
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