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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1908

Page

2

Military drill and promotions at Houry Head Battery and Midis Head

Military drill continued at Houry Head Battery yesterday with plans to repeat at Midis Head and South Head. Promoted officers include Major Buchanan and Captain Greaves, with Lieutenants Clarke Kvatinge Moron Jennings Lindsay Reynolds and Welker elevated, cadets Roberts Leer Bidwell Leararouth named. Anatomy lecture by A A Croas set for December 4 at the Wasted Service Institution on The Defence of a Sea Frontier. Goulburn Helf-squadron paraded despite wet weather. inspection overlooked due to departmental mismanagement and no inspector present.

Houry Head Midis Head South Head H. A. &. Buchanan Capwin J. W. Greaves Yapshin HA Dunkioy Clarke Tl. P. Kvatinge

Death of Stevedor Wrencis Leder From Falling Timber

Wrencis Leder, 2 wharf laborer, died at Spauey Hospital after a timber fell on him while on No. 2 berth aboard the steamer Stentor at Central Wharf Miller's Port. Foreman Job Part warned of danger as a piece of timber dislodged from the deck area. Leder was removed unconscious to Britney Hospital where the coroner returned an accidental death verdict.

Wrencis Leder Spauey Hospital Ukull Belng Street Ledar Central Wharf Miller's Fotor Joba Part Ponder Lotar Britney Bospital

The Tramway Award Discussion in Legislative Assembly

Mr Atiller questioned the Treasurer on tramway awards extending to all railway staff and whether Industrial Court action would be needed. Mr Waddell replied the award excludes railway employees except a special concession for sleeping-train conductors, with the extended composition to the running staff due to their special duties and conditions.

Legislative Assembly J. Atiller D. FG HOI. J. K Runamens Vie Waddell Anawersa Tam

Redtero Tatternall's Club Billiards Tournament Start

Pollowne draws the Redtero Tatternall club second billiards event a 150 up commencing Tuesday at p.m. Two matches per evening feature Quinlan versus Rewy tree, McAuley against Rothwell, Rowan versus Cheekland, Auld versus M'Kongle, and many others including J. Coxin, Rooke, Williams, Hopkins, Coyle, Laurence, and Beasley in listed handicapped bouts.

Pollowne Redtero Tatternall Clu Quinlan Rewy Tree McAuley Roth‘well Miller Pranks F. Rowan F. Rowan (Fo. 80) ¥. Lievor (Owea Cheekland Ows Auld M’kongle Jes J.C. Jones Owes Barges Melenae Whiteoak Spurling Bowers Cotter Owen J. Coxin Stewart Rooke M'Carthy V. Williams Hopkins R. Coyle F. Laurence Strange Autelboun V. Sexus E. Rowan Hume Chapman Y. Benham Beabil Clarke Y. Bunce Cook V. Brunning Ames

De Sheldon's New Discovery in Parity Cough Remedy

An advertisement touts The Reliable Parity Cough Remedy with a 1/6 dec and urges readers to request Nestle's Swiss Milk Chocolate described as the richest in cream. The brief promotes a household cure and links confectionery branding to the product.

DE Sheldon Nestle

Sporting results from Newcastle Jockey Club meeting

Readable notes detail racing at Newcastle with entries on December 2 and 5, total prize money, entrants like Lady Trempus and Glitter, mare affairs, and a recap of results including Lady Puctir, Royal Flush, and Tobin. Reports cover attendance, weather, staff changes, and later notes on Australian and British sportsmanship connections.

Newcastle Howe ‘Cry Arisk Creetina Beld Glitter Butter Matitee Layregala Feria Gaa Matice Tor Pourinen Mar- Soc Triem Pigeone Astoria Ls Ince Trempus Faa King Berry W. Kelao Randwick Singapore Tuwrice Victoria Pant Fga Baadivay Narrabri Jockey” Club Credit Balasca Ana Lave HL Lilly- Sam Baeg Santiago Olly Malwer Chill Waria Rocebery Festerday Talatier Muipera Teader Lady Zoin Tikough Sernett Tan Lady Puls Anatron Aicely Lady Puctir Sinwards Fuure Foeile Ohn Porter Joan Giltier Hantican Rood Wijtes N. Woods Tr Moruya Offeehearers Rivey Maltosi Maltine Lana Mayo

Training notes from Randwick track work today

Teams and horses worked at Randwick with grass closed till Saturday. Sir Aymer Hermes and Oriana led pace efforts while Leuron Exeul and Gaby Ransom posted solid six furlong spells. Many others like Notch Zinn Plunder and Diplomatlat logged steady mileage with various pace bursts and easing.

Imane Randwick Sir Aymer Hermes Yar Leuron Exeul Oriana Bandon Lepgin Gaby Ransom Gbdon Consulate and Jollymont Tmin Sisec Viru Ioin Mizee Diplomatlat Lora Fitmroy Adelade Tmin Stigerr Bango Saksspurte Hildebrook Chamade Belfry Owdingstown Miss Massier Collarit Borodina King Berry Vievorta Park Holmah Misa Ase Dabha

Olympic Game Drama Sparks Protest Over 400 Metres Disqualification

Gi Webley reports a heated dispute after Carpenter of the United States was disqualified in the 400 metres, with American officials alleging unfair treatment. The correspondence shows concern over fouling by an American rival and questions the handling of the case amid broader Olympic controversy.

Gi Webley ESC Afurray Poe Awatralia Murray America Ives Carpenter Amor Foothia Oxy Beng

Swimming meet results at Domain Bathurst carnival

Hobart area notes report handicaps decided at the Sydney carnival. Results list 400 yards and 0 yard events with swimmers including Rose Gatland A. H. and 0. Dickman, J. Watkins, C. switch, and many others. Pyrmont Club held two 10 metre handicap heats with names such as H Shaw and J Watkinson. City schoolboys race results include H Pieron and H McAllister with times noted.

Mre Recoe AL Smith Ron Nsw. S.A New Domain Rose Gatland Ser A. HI Dickman Buco J. Watkman E. Rowberham C. Switch Hunt J. Conlon L. Browne J. Regulare A. Brownbill A. Gascoigne D. Mitchell Swinburne F. Cummins V. Coulwon J. Hollingworth S. B. Pitt A. Smith J Murray L. Corrigan H Wellanat Jare R. B Hull Ht. Robery Spreading V. Youth J. Cohen C. Reynolds A. Kershdke M. Duy Boardman Hickson Pitt Punch R. Heverider B Howe R. Childs Easter G. Guthrie J Reynolds J. Duy H. Cohen A. Harman Mivor Bell Wo Beable D. Zarbos CW. Robson J. Mosiya E ¢ Emanuel C. Sweriman No Luymng J. Bom W. Han le Paray J Donnhww Cs. Richards By & Howi Rd. Loog H. Hilly Metesita N. Grapam Brigge H. Creavy B Jacobs S Marsh P. Mazorakis J Gordon Donald F. Connelly J. Dressan Pleym W Thoman W. Mortmer PF. Cadman Litheon C Lumy J. Matiicon E. Quilop S Sropeon A Kent W. Smith Brown WR. Armstrong Ro Gray A. Batchelor C. Allen CR. Mullinger He Hellingw A. Jackson Con Pool H Hinehellt C. Brown Pyrmont Bhandicay H. Shaw T Kluhailey S Blake Umin J. Watkinson Conlon C Murray Unec Tmin Wa H. Jollingon Fixen J . Woods Ro M*arthur Time Tai Yisew J. Mmetener Ghee Parry W. Hubbison Imia fSse BA. Bell Viser Murray Carroll Ius Mie Babe H Jehngon H Shaw Tina H. Pieron Sane Wo McCultord Gerond M’allister Lrgunatt Wiser Baro Olsen Thene Bene Pinal Pierve A. M'Leod Sebaen

Rifle Shooting Prize Meet At Carapantown Slay

In a munibis prize shoot at two hundred yards the Carapantown club faced a tough contest. Mogre iardicap 4, Captain ML Fasten Wan thind led the field with top scores while GF Allsopp and Md. Sblet posted notable marks in the early autumn competition.

Carapantown Doha Siadon ML Fasten Wan Spring Thy Monte Sealambur Ud XpormLer Cupian Payten Allsopp Sblet Ty Funhom Omch

Handicapped Eastern Sydney Road Race at Marrickville Club

The cycling event lists handicaps for the Eastern Sydney road race, with riders including W. Halloway, J. Fal Thompson, W. Freer, and others from the Marrickville Bicycle Club. The course is on the Lithgow Show Garden layout, with distances set at half mile, one mile, and two miles. Prize included £59, plan described as fake.

Hm Eastern Lubrs Bunterong Ahluraik AW. Thompson Sre Ki. Bohenider Jose Fal Thompamm W. Halloway Falkinghem Dinim W. Bostock Lanttt Willams W. Freer Gepoeia OT Mortimer AD Matthews Gling W. Artet H. Wasson Stheeginie TH. Wooten Gloniwls Wyniotd Py Minny Thetis Uae Kane Boud Browl Witt Marrickville Bicycle Club Knaien Wearory Eilers I J. Font Shehard Tinye Lithgow Grden

Pigeon Homing Trials Beset by Winds and Protests

Fragmentary notes from a botched event mention pigeons, racing terms, and scattered names such as Mayes and Layeork. The garbled text references wind interference and a sequence of results or standings, though many details are unreadable.

Cricket lineups and players listed for match in Adelaide

The report lists numerous players for a cricket match in Adelaide including Konulin News, M A Nou, Trmwper, SK, Gregory, A J Hopking Caysen, He Carlet, G G Macaraby, EL Wade, Waday, W Bardeley, Breezy, and Newson. It notes selections omit Redfern and mention Bowten, Bers inclusion, and a December 12 follow up with teams and personnel named.

Terlve Ie Wea Konuln News Baye Diva Thomn Adelaidy Nourne West Hares Redfern Wes Treaty M A. Nou Trmwper Gregory A. J. Hopking Caysen He Carlet G. G. Macaraby EL. Wadedy Waday F Jobeson A J Michelle D. Wetlowas Ho Wiidden J Petersivm A.B. & White Shoalg Ter Santa Prede Wells Modgkimasa Raul Arfening Norah Eyincs Hede Noyaine Micheis Aus Olsen

Waverley Mayor Faces Opposition Over Garbage Tax Bill

The Waverley council debates amending the Local Government Act to impose a garbage removal charge. Mayor Alderman Ry G Watkina defends the measure while Aldermen St Julian Barracks and Quayhell express resistance, urging protest and an appeal provision, with mixed support from Siderman and MacLabealis. The council votes largely in favor of the mayor's motion amid concerns over annual assessments and the impact on ratepayers.

Doul Sy Averiey Counsils Ry G Watkina Peop Nniiying Covnolia Public Works Department Nestor Dobeg Thie Council Az Nat St. Julian Quayhell Melasen Siderman MacLabealis Siderman Campbell Governoer Tickeniog Ube Siderman Sandia Alderman Macbaughtin FBI Coubel Tne Folgas Alferman Bluot Nerman Dr Savace Iderman Rogers Waverley Barraciiff Caval

Harbor foreshores government purchase discussion

In the Legislative Assembly Colonel Onalow urged consideration of a government purchase of a Fertsin estate area at Sanches. Mr Levy voiced a sense of righteous indigence against alienation. A speaker defended allegations as unfounded, and the matter was referred to a committee for review.

Onalow Sanches Levy Sarria

Unclear Boiliaker River Depths and dredging note

The fragment describes shallow depths at Boiliaker River entrance with measurements around 1 foot and 2 feet, noting salting vessels and dredge activity. It mentions the steamer Thorecale and a dredge project, plus stray unrelated lines about shampoo and seeds.

Boiliaker River Svorka Jouer Croming Euler

Expensive Carbons in City Lighting Debated

An Alderman raised concerns about costly carbons used in city lamps. A newspaper report quotes Mr Mackay discussing lamp replacements for Sydney, noting some lamps burn longer but require a specific make. Costs and maintenance were debated, with officials weighing age and efficiency versus price.

Tureday Kally Mackay Bydney Hay Housell Enain Eldes Sydney Barat

Tip Carters Wages Debate Stirs Labor Panel

An intractable wage dispute among tip-carters prompts testimony on daily rates and job duties. Phillip Gonmassine and other drivers discuss pay scales, reliability requirements, and risks of pipes and heavy loads, with testimony signaling resistance to wage increases.

Philiip Kyriher Shuvalind Mplal Iis Bellocarts Sydney Sax

Parramatta Water Supply Reservoir At Low Level

At a Metropolitan Water Board meeting Teter Nak read town clerk notes from Parramatta outlining water supply concerns. Officials noted rain shortages and the reservoir’s low level, urging prudent expenditure and accurate usage before approving further water allocations.

Bunra of Water Supply Srynrage Teter Nak Parra Tinsia Eain Thay Ac Lou Enilons Henley Parramatta Garrard

Increase of Snakes Reported in Season at Wagga

Snakes are said to be more common this season around Wagga. Phosphorus bait fell out of use, allowing snakes to increase again. Four snakes were killed in two days, the largest a brown emake over long, trodden and attacked with a pitchfork. A daylight sighting occurred near a homestead, and one snake was seen crawling under a door.

Andersen

Benefit of Sick Actors Raises Funds and Attention

An article describes efforts to aid ill performers and the fundraising drive. It notes supporters including actors and patrons, mentions events and performances, and highlights community response and the aim to secure aid for the sick in the profession. The piece emphasizes charitable intent and public backing for the campaign.

Charge Against a Jeweller at Balmain Court

At Balmain Police Court Conrad De Belin 58 faced three charges of false pretence and posing as an employee of Howers and Co to obtain money from Miller of North Sydney. De Belin was remanded after deposition at Malnat Police Station. Other evidence shown he had asked for money and claimed to be a collector for Bowler and Company.

Balmain Woodareds Conrad de Belin Aliss Pe Tell Hower Comsanthe Miller North Sydney de Iner Malnat Mme, Gea Srrik Slaney Accu Amt Company

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