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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
2
Advertisement for Tooth and Co Ltd promoting Auld Jock whisky from Kent Brewery Sydney. Lists proprietors and branding emphasis rather than production details.
A cabinetmaker from Campertown describes six months of illness affecting work and daily life. He recounts severe body pains and digestive distress, credits Clements Ton ic with restoring strength and nerve function, and cites repeated testimonials and future use. Races at Kushington are noted for tomorrow.
A ferry tale from Hobart notes a race between two French sailing ships, the Armen and the Brena, from Dublin to Hobart. The Armen led after July 12 departure, both ships in ballast, with speeds peaking around 14 knots and a 12,000 mile voyage peppered by Cape Verde and Cape of Good Hope milestones. The Armen finished ahead, with the Brena following, as both prepared to proceed to Portland after the race.
Half yearly report to the Importers' Agents Association in Adelaide discusses steamers and damage claims. It notes claims must be lodged before departure but is often impossible to do so, leaving claimants to contend with ship owners or insurers after sailing. The committee supports clause 291 of the original deviation and urges protection for consignees against insurers and steamship agents delaying or denying claims. Ada Crosley concert noted at Sydney Town Hall, with Mr Maury Bracy to represent J C Williamson in Melbourne.
The Scottish fishing delegates praised South Australia’s potential for large profitable fishing. In the Legislative Assembly Commissioner L O Laughlin said the Hundred of Sofdon on Kangaroo Island was being reserved for notification by the Scottish fishermen who hoped to settle there. Private advice suggested they planned to do so before Adelaide aldermen departed.
Canon Boyce told the Royal Commission on Sydney Improvement that congestion in Sydney's slums must be addressed with radical reform. He advocated widening and creating thoroughfares while condemning crowded backyards with poor air and living conditions, stressing health and livability.
The article notes upheaval around the Caultela Cup with many withdrawals after Boal acceptance, Pink Ya Waipu and Joluiro among horse names, and favourites like Moolan and Post Town in a tense NSW racing season. It mentions influenza impacting Ou Pairing and Silence while listing multiple sales and entries at Melbourne and Sydney stables.
A historical report outlines government support for Kangaroo Island settlement with leases and harbor access near Wallaroo and Port Adelaide. It notes 50 000 pounds invested in industry, land grants of 10 acres with harbor frontage, and assisted passages for Scots and families, plus recommendations to resume congested city lanes and widen streets to improve housing and markets.
Reported safe and popular Kensington meeting with a large crowd and improving facilities. Big field expected. trains run frequently after noon. flat race slated for 2.10 pm. Selections include Flying Welter Croxdale The Owl and Creeshna, plus Neredah Beauty and Trey.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Balliees who served from Army image or Cripge, unclear context. No clear names, dates, or events readable.
The New South Wales Wednesday Association season opens with matches at Waverley Oval Petersham Oval North Sydney Oval Birchgrove Oval Redfern Oval and other venues. Teams include Burwood A Balmain A Redfern A North Sydney A and North Sydney B with players listed for squad selection and notable performances cited in early results.
The Randwick rifle event lists multiple shooters including Frank Stephens, W Draper, W Widnit, J Moooley, and H Wilkinson with movements across targets and prize money. May include moving targets and long-range aggregates with Cadet, Naval Brigade, and Australian Rifles competitors securing £1 prizes and top totals for 27 entrants.
Peerless Club members will lease rooms Sunday for a run to Windsay and Parramatta. The League of Wheel sent a mosi letter with the Ransley testimonial fund list and a note on Rancier's brilliset road race performance. A Sandringham picnic is planned for November 20 as the season closes. South Coast tour riders report good road conditions.
The 16000 tp championship match took place Monday night at Mesure,elton and Smith's, 214 Castle reagh-street. Scores show Seml:h leading early, with Memimvott posting high breaks and a list of top performances including 95 and 62 in sequences. The article notes slow starts and a close finish as the session progresses.
A verbose golf discussion addresses technique and equipment, focusing on how to overcome the stymie in putting. The article references famous players, clubs like mashies, and practical tips on shot selection and swing delivery.
The readable lines describe a chaotic moment during a game or performance with scattered phrases about strikes, goals, and interference. Names and clear facts are largely garbled, but the setting suggests a confusing sequence on a field or court with players reacting to a defensive move and an attempted shot.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a golf stroke or cueing motion with terms like edge positioning and back cut. Mentions players or officials and a university championship context. Many garbled phrases hinder precise identification of event, participants, or location.
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