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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1908

Page

6

Melbourne Tennis Championship Recap Amid Turbulent Winds

The Victorian Championship in Melbourne faced a strong gusty wind that hindered play yet showcased high badge talents. American Wright, Alexander, Wilding, and local stars contended for singles, doubles, and mixed titles as rivals from Australia, New Zealand, and North America battled on the courts.

DOJET Melbourne Yesteetay Imool Esaily Avenra Cassiopaliias Hong Exeb Soa Blow Zealand Tok Alee Diae Vie Wright Am Alexanders Od Wrokes Waldizs Yre Alecanier Nvarabie Wibwu Sore Uurveltaun Alwass Siure Mmeney Toares Wal Heath's Semel Alesander Ald Wright Wrival Baird Wright Alexander Alexander Y Marth Beals Wright Ramizsiasia Adi Thyrame Australasia Willingala Jaw Trunlop Weled Jones Mdowrth Miew Addison Vle Seria Victorias Misa Gyion Neveu Afisses Msa NS Wo7 Dracy Stra M Arihur Mien Lee Mary Pockiey Teebemsan Glaser Perme Kory Imein Teie Heath Aéemerl Walt le Winneom Mises Winery

Tennis doubles and school match results from Sydney

Several matches reported from Drummoyne and Brine High School scenes. Notable results include Gardiner and Mallet defeating Turmer and Mura ton, and Miss Wilmott and Porasih prevailing in ladies doubles. Sydney schools set scoreline shows Sydney 40 Drummoyne 28 in a multi-set team event.

Drummayne Fehon Court Beteren Drummoyne School O. Rinile P Berran Gales Sharpe C. Chadwick W Mune W. Mul D. Siole O. Sherg S.H.S Mine W. Stan C- Chadwick FP. Stevens Clyres GS Sydney Pamys Drummoyne

Cricket Reform Debate At Special Association Meeting

A special meeting of the association discussed test cricket timing with Australia and England. Members argued long delays and wasted time hinder play with calls to finish the final series decisively and limit innings and delays in future matches.

R. L Australia England Uretmann Anish Board of Control Ronaideratio Innes Gare Wan Co Whatmore Neralda Blowham Vine Wan Soya Oiae Tau Nan Thinmeling

Federal Arbitration Act Vote Reported By AQHA

Fragmented report shows AQHA finished first ballot on whether to act under the Federal Arbitration Act. Entries from Paniza and Broken Hill branches show mixed Yes tallies, with overall totals 1208 yes and 787 no. Port Pirin returns pending as mining managers depart for a conference in Miltouras.

Brokeny Towaday AQHA Tegieier Sgures Seung Paniza South Broken Hill Pinnacles Port Pirin Miltouras

Cadets' Sham Fight Fails to Impress Recruits

The report notes a staged drill intended to boost morale but criticized by observers as a sham. Cadets were barred from the actual maneuvers at Middle Mead, while plans for a contrived event linked to a forthcoming exercise drew mixed reactions from militia leaders and residents.

Mysterious Wednesday Mails From Far Lands

Fragmented OCR reads of mail routes and destinations across Pacific regions including Auckland New Zealand Brisbane Melbourne Hong Kong Yap Japan and New Guinea. Mentions Mapukau and Strahan with unclear timing phrases and scattered place names.

Melle Close GPO Bydney Romarson Auckland New Zealand Mapukau Fisi Vik Aum Yand Jhr Navual E. Ogo Raraiongs Tanith Anon Mating River Lew Belin New Guineas Hongkong Yap Japan Brisbane Prins Wimar Far Strahan Za¢ban Farmania Melbourne

Balmain Ferry Wharves Progress Report

Construction work at Stephens Street Balmain nears completion on the wharf and adjacent shop as part of the Balmain Ferry Company project. The new intermediate quay at at the latter location should be ready in a couple of days, with regular ferry service expected to call at the Balmain and Mort’s Dock wharves for the 15 distinct passengers.

Stephenssstrest Balmain Bert Connersion Navacing Erabinesteest Cir Aid Balmein Perry Company Neocrediog Aijnfantoriir Tatter Place Mort's Boale Ald

Genuine Sander and Sons Eucalypte Extract Ad

An advertisement extols Sander and Sons Eucalyptus Extract as superior due to careful manufacture and safety. It warns against inferior crude preparations and cites legal backing and long effectiveness, urging readers to insist on the genuine product for reliable relief and child safety.

Sander and Sons Porte Supreme Court of Victoria

Divorce Court Hearing Details in Arecliffe Case

The divorce hearing of James B Bean publican of Arecliffe proceedings resumed before Mr Justice Simpson. Genevieve M Bean formerly Brandt faced adultery allegations with James Linney Walter, co respondent. The respondent denied improper conduct while the husband claimed no accusation of adultery and described events in Wollongong and Arnelius. The judge urged composure as witnesses discussed alleged visits, separations, and the impact on their marriage as the case proceeds.

James Bbean Arecliffe Genevieve Mbean Brandt James Linney Walter Justice Simpson Wollongong Wot Sougong Walter Arnelius Waller Weller Arucliffe White Whitfeld Coun Dent Hinonar Tve Tory

Alleged Trotting Irregularity Report Draws Heat in Bathurst

In Bathurst Tamdar the first meeting of the new committee of the Hand P Association grew stormy as subcommittees were appointed to inquire into an alleged irregularity. Witnesses testified the case lacked sufficient evidence for action, prompting debate on further inquiry and preservation of records.

Bathurst A. Hand P. Asso Alvor Aken RW. Peacock W. Webdh Woo Machattle Sai H.C Warkalo Bro Builfran Celling Serret Diagrave pr’Machattie Rharke Lawrling Sreene

Fire at Waverley sheds prompts quick police response

A late evening blaze at a Waverley property involved the Metropolitan Tire Bricade. Fire crews found the shed at the rear of the premises damaged but the main building saved, with several livestock and equipment reportedly spared. The incident prompted an immediate investigation.

Metropolitan Tire Ser Urry Morris Rotdi-road Waverley Jecal Asm Wat Ligne Tenamen

Joe Davis Catalogue Seeks Public Interest and Details

A fragmented notice by Joe Davis outlines an illustrated 1905 catalogue offered from 28 Parkesize Street Clay. It notes items like pewsiltry and aibeerware and mentions a copy with a stray card. The passage references the Passat Commission in Melbauras and a Treasury question about preexisting funds.

Jon Davie der Pest Passat Melbauras Alita Commonwealth Treasury Perneavinghe Powtal ‘Department

Mobs That Wreck Memorials Across History

Fragmented OCR describes revolts targeting public monuments from 16th to 19th centuries. It cites damage to statues of Queen Victoria, Vendome Column, Nelson Column, and Frederick the Great, noting revolutionary motives, official responses, and near misses like the German memorial at Rudeshrim and William III statue in Dublin.

Queen Victoria Publc Gardens Xagour Indie Petersburg Wuand Dey Alex~ der T Winter Palace Ince Motley Communista London Alt- Hing Holene Ville Rudeshrim Willem Montot Proses Iaane Malser Frederick the Great Ot Washington Menarche

Bad Language in the Markets Incident at Haymarket

Jobe O'Brien, 30, was brought to the Central Police Court after a disruption at Belmore Markets Haymarket. Police Prosecutor said O'Brien was remanded for medical observation while intoxication evidence and witness William Hinwitt described threats and disorder. O'Brien faced a 40 shilling fine or one month's imprisonment.

Jobe O'Brien Ieborer Cantral Belmore Haymarket O'Brien Ori Badnae William’ Hinwitt Thad Tanguano

Fire injures children after kerosene blaze at store

A kerosene caused fire injured two children and a baby at a store where an elder girl suffered burns about the head and neck while the baby escaped serious harm. Fire teams fought the blaze as onlookers described the chaotic scene and efforts to save the store.

Ehleb Teerhildren Teka Trepp Durovi Conis Ama Waa Earth Abe

Cooks Hear Evidence On 54 Hour Kitchen Week

The Wages Board met at Vickery's Chambers to inquire into hotel cafe and restaurant workers. Cooks faced questions on 54 hour weeks and 9 day cycles, with discussants noting ventilation, kitchen size, and shifts. Witnesses described long hours, limited meals, and disputes over pay, while employers argued for adjustments to prices and hours.

Vickery Rook Aidison P. Har Wilneen Tehenman John Anthans P.m. Ustif Bim Luilar Vin Adams Cate Shay Eats Amd Eserr Adame

New Federal Ministry and Major Week In News

The issue highlights the new Prime Minister and Fisher Government ministers, with radical reforms eyed. Central Railway station feature images contrast a packed week of events including Carlton Parade, literary show, Sydney synod photos, Warragamba irrigation plans, and scenic river rock formations.

Aue Town and Country Journal Dewkin Fisher A. Pisker Bualion North Coast Carenar Horas Ba- Inu Bydney Ameieas Synod Wiis Moonisine Eudguet Tie

Motor scout parade ends in asylum menace incident

A disorderly incident at a town motor parade led a spectator to threaten the king’s motor scout and a man was allegedly locked away. The report notes the crowd’s anger and an official response, with no clear attribution of charges or outcomes.

Lbs King Eastbourne Taswan Ems Lime Empire Brau Mater Cars Bim Bearite Dorihon Bruch

Bees in a Church Disrupt Service at Pertamington

The congregation of St John s Church of England Pertamington reported bees invading during Sunday morning prayers. They swarmed over the head and body of worshippers for about a quarter of an hour, and some bees escaped through a window while others settled on the hive near the aisle. The incident followed a note about Britannia with Spiney on December 13 arriving at Landon on November 12.

St. John's Church of England Pertamington Viera Malls

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