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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
3
A Town and Country Journal article notes the cabbage palm can reach beyond 170 feet, with typical mature trees between 80 and 100 feet. A specimen cut on a Berry farm measured 110 feet, illustrating extraordinary height. Also mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure sold for four pounds.
Nominations close next Monday for the A J C Prince of Wales Birthday Meeting to be held on Saturday and Monday June 6 and 8 with races across hurdles, steeplechase and handicaps. Moraverse, Etoile, Mora, Setria and Pendant named among entries. Grand plans noted for New Zealand raid and city club inquiries around race names and registrations.
The program outlines semi final heats and a 10 round foul boxing tournament at the Gaiety Club. Officials urge fans to attend as Maiden Weller and Kembla Weller rise in lineups for 6 furlong trials. Wollongong Handicap features a 1 mile test with 25 sovs at stake.
B E Williams and L C Newlamt won the two prizes for best decorated machine and most original turnout at the unions opening run. A 20 miles championship paced race on the Homebush course is planned for June 12, with Roselle Club to hold a five mile road race on June 20. The W Duncan versus W McKeagle challenge match, postponed, will occur next Saturday on the Homebush course.
Readers allege Tamworth Hospital nurses endure 10 to 20 hour shifts with low pay and insufficient holiday time. The letter cites a Matron paid only £80 yearly, unfinished building plans, and rumors of theft from wards. It notes salaries and annual leave for staff and mentions ongoing health department scrutiny.
Mr G W Whatmore announces a completed hydro-plant with engines by Morts Dock and hull by James Mayes Balmain. The craft, named Slippery Dick, measures 11 long by 10a deep with two planes at the bottom and three compartments. It aims for high speed, with air-tight side sections to act as buoyant cushions if the hydroplane fails.
Elve Tea, captain of the Yam, will represent the club in the Imniop Shield competition. Gondyilie, a member, will race W Duncan over five miles on the Homebush course on June 13. The club’s run for Sunday will be to National Park.
The NaN Association schedules football matches in Australia with games listed for Sydney Wollongong Newcastle and other venues. The plan includes Gardiner Cup rules and invitations from New Zealand while noting crowd earnings after expenses and junior district competitions at various grounds across Sydney and surrounding suburbs.
The mystery over R- Artist’s whereabouts is resolved as he arrives from New Zealand to challenge Webb for the World Championship. Hentonda plans a Parramatta River race against Marty Peater, with Arnst tied to the outcome and Pearce possibly winning affecting Arnst’s chance to race Webb. Webb must race or forfeit, and the deposits must be covered by the 2th instant to hold the title.
Native cats are increasingly troublesome to poultry keepers in the northern suburbs, with many fowls reported killed in a singular manner. Crews describe birds found beneath perches with wall punctures behind the head, indicating cat predation void of any other known mechanism.
An article discusses Tamworth Hospital nursing staff including monthly rest days, Sunday duties, and 7:20 am to 9 pm shifts with half the staff changing mid shift. It notes patient loads, average patients per nurse, and references the matron’s health and sanitary arrangements as debated before a committee. The piece cites Dr. Walley and plans for comprehensive reforms.
Fragmentary text laments modern and ancient eras and touts Laxo-Tonic Pills with phrases like 10%4 and 1/6-A, suggesting a satirical or surreal advertisement or editorial note. Contents mix historic imagery with a product pitch, lacking clear events or individuals.
The advertisement promotes Minahan Bros American-welted boots for men and youths, claiming large Australian retail sales and broad availability. It highlights leather quality, fit variety, and affordable prices from 13 per pair upward, with city sale shops at Hunter Street King Street and Park Street plus repairing service and an illustrated catalog. Phone 4317.0. For influence and colds in the head Woods Great Peppermint Cure Is 4 2.
Fragmentary shipping notice reports arrivals at hare and castes with multiple ship names and captains. Details are garbled with unreadable sections but reference to Beata and Wellington ports, cargo cases, and crew indications.
Maritime items describe arrivals and departures of vessels and people, with names such as Laur, Weller, Bay, and Hastings. The report notes the launch of a government dredge at Cocteaton Yard and highlights improvements in cutter hauling and service to the coast, alongside updated sailings and sea trades.
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