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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
2
Vineyard and wine cellars tied to Murray Valley in Albury and city offices at 33 York Street Sydney listed. Details note geographic connections of production and municipal sites.
A detailed report from Randwick lists prize results across multiple events. Notable performances include Reedwick Rifle Tange in a 600 yard event, and the Brown Aggregate with Mitchell Cortese Fairfax totals. Individual scores feature Mitchell Cortese Fairfax and several listed shooters from Irish Rites Manly Tramways and other clubs, with movable target and rapid-fire sections noted.
The Caulfield Cup final day at Ascot featured Wo Lachlan steering six winners including Empirical and Mundole in sprint events. Jockeys from New Zealand and Australia shared the big earnings with Gordandas Khatan topping prize money at £4270. Randwick trainers led by H. Rayner achieved four wins, while the Victoria Park Club announced a £50 novice handicap to boost novice and maiden entrants. Emerald Isle sustained a hind-foot injury near the home turn prompting trainer M. Gallagher to consider treatment options.
The all-comers handicap at Broadwater Regatta was won by P Fogwell of Greece with Green second and George Day third. Towns plans to row around 1st in the repartte age event.
The South Sydney District Club reports sound finances and membership health at its second annual meeting held at Woolloomooloo Municipal Baths. Officers elected include patron P. M'Suffia, president W. Matthews, secretary N. Tuck, treasurer W. Byrnes, captain I. Rigley, and other officers, with a long list of committee members and officials.
The Royal and Ancient Club in St Andrews debates radical changes to golf rules after months of discussion. Proposals include penalties for out of bounds and unplayable balls, with notable figures John Graham and JA Palmer opposing some amendments. The draft codes await acceptance ahead of the annual season start.
The article reviews import figures for a region called New Soxik Valee with totals in pounds for Austration produce and averses practice, noting the highest monthly import and an annual balance. It mentions U.S. trade context, Australian premier figures, and year over year comparisons, including a 1807 reference and various monetary totals, illustrating shifts in trade activity and value.
Miss Bass led the field in a Sydney debutant stakes context with a 12h rise noted for the win. The Sydney Handicap saw Phares as top fancy, nine starters in the field, with Mestmore and Virtu among the next best supports.
A collage of track results, marathon references, and rugby match notes. Names like Cohen Lamb Meare and J Cobb appear amid reports of marathon promotions, Olympic trials, and a Pen-y-Graig rugby victory. Also mentions Australian League, Balmain Harriers, and Pyrmont final.
George Towns faces Ernest Barry on the River Thames for the English sculling championship and £200 in prize. Towns has twice held the Spartarian Cup but forfeited rights after a prior challenge. His rival is Arnot Marry, age 35, with expected start around 10 o clock.
The Wharines Club 16 mile road race, won by P. Kirk with HG Wat Chain Gacesernad and Therley Umit Sieve third, saw Kirk take top by about two tenths of a minute. The Willoughby race from Nowra to Sydney on November 21 offers a £20 prize to the winner and additional awards.
Whittaker defeated Avelin Dae in two rounds at the Galsly Club on Saturday. Frank Thor, Australia’s heavyweight champion, and Arthur Douglas were set to box in a two round match planned for October 22 at Ruehcutter's Bay stadium.
A public fuss over a New York heiress Mrs Granville Wright arranging a lavish summer ball for a Lenox visit. Critics call spending excessive as a single gala nearly consumes a humble family’s yearly income. Ball features flowers and costly costumes with comments on elitist display.
A medical expert discusses gender differences in reacting to a terminal diagnosis. He notes men seek consultation and seek specialists, often resisting mortality, while women tend to await fate, showing calmer acceptance. An odd aside references a wire mattress and a questionable cosmetic claim about couches.
An advertisement fragment describes a mountain residence near Zurich with amenities for families or individuals and notes changes by Mesara, Hazboule, Alsop, and Comparer wine merchants moving offices to Deepmegre Place, 308 George Street. Also a testimonial praises Chamberlain's Tablets for relieving ailments and regulating bowels.
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