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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
9
A bustling Melbourne Sydney era notice previews a grand vaudeville season with town hall recitals, concert acts, and feature attractions at the Glaciarium venue. It highlights performers, ticketing, and calendar details for early 1968 including matinees and showtimes.
The Tivoli Theatre presents The Prince Chap and a variety of acts led by Harry Suckards. Evening shows feature orchestral and mechanical effects with special photo displays, cabinet cards, and a range of racing and program announcements for upcoming December meetings.
The brief notes a sequence of arrivals and ships departing or bound for various ports including Richmond River, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Dunedin, Melbourne, Leadon, and Wellington. It names captains such as W. Sy, Brown, Thompson, Sortimer, Allan, and others, with vessel tonnages and origins noted in a compressed shipping column.
Maritime items detail arrivals and departures across ports with ships like Delphicis and Moira, plus projected departures for Calcutta and London. The report lists vessels, captains, origins from Sydney to Fremantle, and notes on weather and sea conditions, including the Moira voyage and Bar-Bound alerts. It also mentions a Cooma School of Arts subscriber meeting to discuss a new hall and emigration initiatives by the Central Body for London figs.
The report notes a boxing match between Vinny Murphy and Corot with a 20 round time limit and a decision after a slow paced clash. It mentions a prelude event and references a weekly Grind Classical Concert on Sundays.
The article condemns infant malnutrition and rising infant deaths amid poverty in New South Wales. It cites mothers forced to bottle feed or abandon nursing, notes societal neglect, and highlights the Norland Institute in Sydney promoting educated mothers and support for working families to improve infant care and reduce mortality.
A World War era appeal highlights mothers unable to feed infants due to poverty. Photographs of malnourished children spark calls for action by the Benevolent Society and State Children’s Roll Fund to fund hospital care or home visiting programs.
Cadets faced a botched event as ammunition delays and supply issues spoiled a planned mock battle. Officers noted the mishandling, tents were dismantled, and the camp prepared for transport while cadets entertained the crowd with improvised performances and a tense retreat.
Turf notes report planned additions to the course at Vievormmn Parke with Birdie race integration and January start. Owners urged to patronise the branch on Monday next and settle dues for Villiers Stakes and Summer Cup. Jelly Actor Win tires at Kangana Valley meeting. nominal core set for Monday ahead of November 25 meeting.
NSW selects a rink line up led by Searl Petershitt and Gelding Waverley with Scrathfield and Petersham players. Victoria counters with Marks Booth Harria and others. Team plans include Ashield green practice on Wednesday and a team meeting to elect a manager.
The Australia title contest between Lindrum Jan and Memmot Memmore ends tonight at Mimre Urirom end Smiths parlor. Lindrum leads with an unfinished break of 174, adding 65 21 6 42 and 12 while Memmott posts 102 6 02 and 20 topetier as scores show Lindrum 19 368.
The annual concert at the Congregational School Hall Watson's Bay drew a large audience. The Young Australia Cat Fund benefited as the program featured The Conqueror's Return arranged by Mr. Wr. Sients with string instruments and Miss Smith as accompanist.
Boxing event lists Conway and D Murphy set for the best sixty one rounds at the Gaiety Clintonieb with Sengleien providing preliminaries and side wagers.
Pioneer Motor Help Club reviewed the Goultuen to Aydney event held Monday. Results list H Johnson Triumph 34 laps first. Eaton and Pengnat Joel with 42 points. Tormey 3% to 4% positions. various riders from Dry Cubin to W Reynolds and Saunders tied on penalties. Adjustments noted for W Tom mey and H Patner amid reported losses.
The portrait of E H Hurley among trade union leaders was unveiled at the Trades Hall in Dublin. Attendees included Robert Sands, W Ratcliffe, G A Jenner, and other officers of the Master Printers Association and allied bodies. The event featured remarks praising Hurley as a capable and respected figure in the printing trade. A Nestlé chocolate promotion accompanied the proceedings.
A compressed historical sketch outlines figures such as Mr Mabon and Mr Frank Gwyfins Tudor within the Labor movement, detailing their roles as ministers and parliamentarians. It notes their health, regional ties to Sydney press, and involvement in municipal affairs, with references to predecessors and successors in the Australian political landscape.
The article describes a remarkable tomb in Marsborough cemetery Victoria costing over £1000. It details construction with granite pillars, domed roof, and inscriptions for WG McCullough and family, noting connections to Warragul and Brisbane and the tomb’s prominent presence in the Malmesbury district.
Contenders in the world sculling championship begin final preparation as December 16 draws near. Rivalries sharpen with Artie and Webb showing advantages while discussions over technique highlight the race's excitement and the sport's demanding preparation.
The NSW Institute of Journalists held its annual meeting with President Wilkineyn presiding. Officers elected include President Wilkineyn and Vice Presidents Hawtstey Coleman Layce, with a secretary and committee members chosen by ballot.
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