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Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

2

Victorian riders shine at Ascot in cold, windy meets

A. Thompson rode Fuse and Chimes to victory at Ascot while Gleespire took the Malden Handicap for a close finish. Little Corporal failed to weigh in, leading to Glenapire being awarded the Maiden Handicap after a late weight dispute. Weather and crowd conditions persisted with rain and gusting winds as racing continued through the afternoon.

A. Thompson Ascot Fuse Chimes Tye Gleespire Corporal Wright Warde Glenbrook Fuas Tavarile Skylark Ayr Cymbaline Dan Seue Isabel Remark Gold Lek Blair Obitaew Dapsouse Isobel Lady Maded Fitteeo Littke Corporal Gienepire Gereid Little Corporal Gleaspirs Fern Vite Bridie Glenapire Ferm Villa Victoria Mel Bourne Swidowa Han Beatiag J.C Scotch Aixture Tod Be Bkgfoo Skydoo Eliveh Grace Troughout Srsv Justine Tongest Julia Ibe Hansicas Mal-au-Venice Thrush Pight Ater Melbourne Ho Barr Moones Vallay Torrente Malabne Anti & Jorite Lala Mr. Cochrans Generia Asi Har Ruia Lamala Ine Suru Cachtuar Bangle Woo Balshed Huatamata Fusa Geteria Adeot Sutherland Capopus Weisieg Tuurel Sutherland Aedl Lady Wits Killa Auuertic Piper Alabama

Victoria Park Races Feature Mixed Handicap Entries

A detailed listing of Victoria Park racing cards shows Flying Handicap and various stakes on the program. Notable names include The Fifi Mitty, Lady Tibin, Grandbetle, Lusitans, and Leticia with weights and odds across 4 furlongs to 1 mile events.

Satcedat fieGugs Mr Cacbrag Ciarbelle Egypt Lacy Friend Hipbah Pana Easy Molly Alice Step In Lorna Paka Mylora Duxter Glenspire Isist Fearless Slarueynivan Gem the Bari Mint Gleanoit Lasy Kitty Mss Merton Herait Roy Lisigore Thespana Wat Inly Lady Northcote Trisy Leaumount Toutie Lady Tibin Lusitans Durella Little bin Lady Clare Grandbetle Smoogger Undertow Little Jim Suntay Coralie Odd Bock Fourisen Misa Mayfield Clar Belle Middle Harbor Alec Clarocie Game Girl Little Dod Finch Victoria Park Hundred

NSW Amateur Championship Entries Close This Saturday

The New South Wales Amateur Championship will be played at Keezington Br. Entries close on Saturday. W A Windeyer of TH Pittstrest Sydney receives trophies at the well attended Wireless District Club event where R White wins first place in the 6 mile rot race, with W Lypeh and A Green among the others.

Sps Saust Beecroft Dune Sydney New South Wales Keezington W. A. Windeyer TH Pittstrest Hulterman R. White Eilver Coffes Avi W. Lypeh A. Green Taatest

British and Wellington rugby clash attracts twenty thousand

The second oar match in New Zealand drew about 20 000 spectators but England captain Harding was unable to play. Wellington led 16 to 9 at half time, with Green starring for Wellington, scoring a try and setting up others. Jackett was injured and later retired, as the British side fought hard but showed fatigue.

New Zealand Wellington Harding Ghai Green Roberts Iushers Jackett Ita Plaserte Seaney Chutot England Grammar School King’s School B. Jones Giebe Novicing & Fm Meni Glebe Glebe Senand v. University Black Cal University Glebs Giene Jusha Ales D.F.C Western Rusby Union Mudgee Lewis and Lawford Bede Kenna Mudgee Daly

Australia and New Zealand Association invites English team

The London Sport section reports Australia and New Zealand desire the English team to tour Australia and New Zealand in September if the players agree to travel. The tour is expected to last six months with home expenses of about £23 per member. Interested players should contact the association secretary by the specified date.

Newert Prosssle Brussels Axminster Squires Mx Slida Sd London Appell Austraiiag New Zealand aUstralia Bele Lupludlo IE Association

Griffiths and the Club Swinging Record at Oxford Theatre

At the Oxford Theatre Mestack GriMshy attempts to lower the club swinging record led by Loyd of South Africa. The feat fills Monday evenings at 7.00 and continues until midnight with a strong backing as the swinger aims to break the world mark.

Oxford Theatre Mestack GriMshy Loyd South Aftea

The Motor Car in Politics in the Local Race

A garbled report analyzes the role of motorcars in a local election. It notes that vehicles were requisitioned during the week of the contest and that women voters, though residents, could not be conveyed to polling places. The piece argues the motor influence shaped the outcome and could have changed the majority.

Mr. Taylor George Kiven Die Honor Dalimann Koming Real

A Nurse's Gratitude for Bile Beans Victory

Testimony from nurse Mrs Lomax of Footscray Melbourne praises Bile Beans as a valuable family medicine after ten years of dil??ness and various failures. She recommends the remedy to patients and claims it restored her health and vitality. The advertisement touts Bile Beans as a cure for biliousness headaches stomach troubles and other ailments. Prize details for a local competition are listed.

Lomax Puderal-street Fooncray Melbourns Billavenmas Aew Bescroft Lausd M4 Welt Clube

LOCAL GOVERNMENT LESSONS OF THE APPEAL COURTS

A critical look at municipal taxation appeals and valuation practices under the Local Government Act. The piece discusses how valuations influence rates, the appeal process, and the shift toward annual or triannual reviews, with emphasis on fairness, equity, and administrative procedures affecting property owners and towns. It notes the need for better understanding of the law among ratepayers and officials.

Manda Propir Ag Apaede Hodfceri Jew Doubtiney Chay Irty Axale Yeorr Ita Berton Evers Desson Taree

Municipal ordinances on foot traffic and public space enforcement

A garbled OCR passage describes new city rules restricting foot street nuisance and erecting barriers near public places. It mentions owners and occupiers facing penalties for obstruction, with references to enforcement by municipal authorities and concerns over safety and convenience in public areas.

Larga Ragarde Awolnex Balsonien Bidubouris

Ascension Day traditions and parish customs documented

The text outlines Ascension Day origins and practices in Epihonpal and Roman Catholic traditions, noting movable feast dates, church services, and pilgrim processions. It describes regional observances, including processions, hymns, and offerings, and recalls historical reforms changing local customs in Edgrave, Buckinghamshire. It mentions ancient customs like Gang Stynday Land and boundary-related rituals.

Alice Hingianu Apposaia Ato Fume Mulian Auaysiige Eucredins England Wal Af Loring Edgrave Buckinghamshirr Paris Bounsares

Maskelyne Mysteries at Palace Theatre Despite Poor Wywiher

Attendance was fair at Neamisday Diehl’s show with Mr. Bapelay Chui ton delivering a serviceable act. A. R. Phillips presented Meszed, aided by Wo Wb Mayne and Mea Wlormcce Barely, who added humor. Maskelyn and Lygants were praised, and the company plans to perform at Bra bane on Saureday at Mor Majesty's Togatre for UnTee Werks season.

Hm Palace Theatre Neamisday Lygants Brabane Saureday Mor Majesty

Modern wine making contrasts with ancient grape processing

The Town and Country Journal reviews wine production, noting a shift from primitive bare-legged harvesting to modern vineyard appliances. It highlights poetical depictions of old methods and contrasts them with streamlined, mechanized processes observed in contemporary wine making.

Hobart's New Daily Paper Debuts Amid Empire Day Hopes

Hobart readers welcome the Othan Daily Post as a Liberal minded morning paper. It pledges fearless national utterances and proceeds on the eve of Empire Day, aiming to define Australian ideals from its capital hub.

Othan Daily Post Hobart Sonstaventia Weward Deabli

Comstock Worm Pellets Promote Child Health

An old advertisement touts Comstock’s Dead Shot Worm Pellets as a safe remedy for intestinal worms in children and adults. It claims laxatives alone fail and promises full directions with purchase, listing price and a Sydney address for the Comstock Co. Ltd.

Tha W. Ut. Comstock Co. Ltd Placetzest Bydney

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