New Picnic and Recreation Grounds Opened
A fragmented notice notes the opening of new picnic and recreation grounds associated with the 0-80-40 project. The text mentions Sheehampoo and Ix manufactured exclusively for hair.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented notice notes the opening of new picnic and recreation grounds associated with the 0-80-40 project. The text mentions Sheehampoo and Ix manufactured exclusively for hair.
Rosehill Saturday featured Coppertop and Florance winning for owner W R Hall, with Coppertop narrowly beating Matecuir while Florance edged Epols home. The Melbourne meet at Victoria Park drew a large crowd enjoying The Wower Sida and a strong choir, amid lively racing and several close finishes. Pedigree details and results span Maiden Hhiaticap, Fourteyn-two events, and the Rotah ies for Ellie, with notable mentions of Beauchamp, Mandeep, Zetland Plate, and Worry in several races.
Kensington Racing Club prepares for a morning meeting with racing slated to start at 2:10 pm. Gates open at intervals. cards include multiple handicaps and listed horses such as Lord Lyon Gerald and Simile Maid. Entries emphasize substantial field depth and promotional notices for spectators.
Randwick track work shows horses like Bandon and Hildedrop clocking useful furlong and mile times. Oblique efforts by P Nolan and Kabibinokia flagged pace, with Warline Veronite Shimose and others also posting steady splits. Reading lists and university names appear in stray lines, while Victoria Park notes mention disease study linkage and European venues in clipped, uncertain prose.
Fragmentary horse racing account lists riders and horses including Vernaillos Salvadora Uimus Auten Mautaway Nauta Roma and Mary Light. Clon Avon ran two miles close to the finish while Vertex led then faded, with Ener Aldiste Binge and Gambot Mil in the last furlongs.
A messy report lists boxing results and golf handicaps across several clubs. It notes winners like Mike Williams, Dawnies, and G. Gillespie, plus various events and bogey handicaps, with numerous names, clubs, and scattered scores. The piece reflects a busy sports district program with mixed outcomes and upcoming contests.
The narrative covers a cricket trial and notable play. Gregory starred with 190, Noble 121, and Wilts added 158 in partnerships. Emory bowled well, while Gillie, Storey, and Pentos contributed notable scores. Balmain beat Couten hil Park by eight runs in a senior clash, Central Park’s bowlers claimed early wickets, and Wells and Jarast each claimed multiple scalps.
The record describes a billiards match with scoring figures and player names such as Lindrum Memmort and Tiesenrion, noting end of play with Lindrum leading 656 to 3% and many unsettled items as the game continued. The report preserves names and scattered scores from a Monday session with continued play noted.
The narrative reports a rowing event with strong participation and results. Mitchell wins the Anat trophy amid gaps in competition, while various officials and clubs discuss cooperation and arrangements for future training and excursions along the Waneuun River.
The Newtown Tieiriit Cinh hosted a yards handicap swim meet at Dirimmasie with officials Surfer and timekeeper Mr Omit Gytre and others recording events. Competitors included G Vickiry, J Moungwad, and RB Davis among others with times noted like 1:3 Goole and 65 2 feet.
The Hygalané Society held its monthly meeting and paid homage to the late Mr Inglis. Dr Slofl Dison and committee members spoke of his death and service as a Welsh Scots community leader. A tribute photograph was planned and letters of condolence were read. Alexander Gray was named honorary treasurer to replace the late Mr W. Marshall. A memorial concert was set for St. Andrew’s Night November 22.
Dr Sheldon announces a new remedy promising relief from coughs colds and consumption. The notice states availability and claims rapid action without side effects. An urging note invites readers to try the treatment and observe improvements.
Fragmented notes describe rugby setup, law amendments, and on field play. It references teams, officials, and the Rugby Union scene with mentions of penalties, tackles, and ball handling, outlining rules and actions and noting changes proposed by the International Board.
The excerpt presents a dense, garbled stream of names and phrases. It references figures like Pastore, local authorities, and scattered institutions, interspersed with disjointed notes, partial names, and scattered public notices. The fragment appears to be a noisy readers’ companion or correspondence piece with no clear single event.
Ships from Bremen dock at Fremantle carrying an array of named passengers and families. The long list includes numerous surnames and affiliations, with observers noting the crowd and the social mix ashore.
Arthur Rickard and Company report auctions at Spit Meleh Fetaie Mantz and the Dudler Estate Freshwater Manly and Marcubis Beach Retain. Prices ranged from 4s to 6s per foot frontage with total sales around £720. Large crowds and keen bidding marked the events, with extensive frontage sales and multiple parcels offered. Also notes the Gold Medal Mik condensed milk product and its claimed purity and use.
An article discusses decisions surrounding the Upper Lane Cove Ferry project, the Lane Gov Tanner’s involvement, and the Cove Perry Company. It notes secret communications to officials, future hearings, and potential moves by the Ryde Chicsell and Merbar Trum Commission to invite attendance for a matter of public interest.
A garbled text fragment lists scattered names and terms with no clear event or context. It mentions Tele Parr Tesi ics MEL NAST ksi and places or people that are not decipherable, yielding no coherent report of an event.
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