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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
8
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Melbourne reports a rainy day at Caulfield for the V.A.T.C spring meeting with races including the Hurdle for 200 sovs where Rogue's March and Coronation vie, plus Eclipse Stakes for two year olds featuring Alawa Knox Iolaire and more. Apple Pie wins the 500 sovs nursery, while Eclipse Stakes see Alawa prevail by two lengths. Also listed are Astro races like Astrological Hunter's Cup and other handicap events with favorites and odds.
Kensington held a meeting with multiple handicaps and a sprint. The Flying Welter, Ru ptin, Ruatamata, Croxdale and other runners vied for prizes, with betting leading to tight margins and several close finishes. Time records show varied performances across four furlongs to six furlongs events.
Won easily by three and a half lengths with two lengths separating second and third. Mone dist missed the start. Time 1m 54s.
The Newcastle meeting featured the Flying Handicap over six furlongs won by Orfano by a head with Myra Bluan second and Highwood third after an exciting finish. Mantonia won the Welter Handicap over seven furlongs by a length, with Trajectory and Comus among the top contenders. Trentmoon captured the Spring Handicap over a mile and a half by a half length in a close finish, while Murcia won the Park Stakes by four lengths in easy style. trajectory led the Blue Handicap over one mile with Miss Charge and Blue Foam among orbs in the betting. final details note Trajectory prevailed as odds shifted and the race concluded.
At the Water and Sewerage Board meeting the tender for the third Drum Moyne sewerage section was accepted. The work covers 787 feet of Monier pipes and concrete sewers and 1200 feet of fining in an existing tunnel, with an office estimate of 20,000 pounds. The bid from R. Gendle, 13.01 percent above schedule, was recommended over others, due to high wages for rock choppers.
At the wool auctions this afternoon two catalogues were offered covering 6275 bales. Pastoral Finance Association held 3935 bales and Harrison Jones and Devlin Limited 2540. Full attendance of buyers. bidding for all good shafty wool was brisk and animated to last week’s prices. Faulty and short stapled fleeces sold irregularly in buyers’ favor. The Pastoral Finance Association reported the market practically unchanged from last week’s rates with top greasy prices reaching 1id for a parcel marked ME over Foreat v.
In District Court, Robert Heffernan, draftsman in Mines Department, faced a suit from Isabella Usher for injuries to four year old Kathleen Usher after a dog attack on May 3. Mrs Usher sought £30. defense denied biting. Witnesses described medical costs totalling £2 2s 6d and ongoing trauma. The dog was killed after being tied by two chains. the case paused for Dr Read’s testimony and dog registration verification.
In Bathurst on Wednesday Judge G B Simpson presided as Johnson 25 ex postal employee pleaded guilty to feigning £10 and misusing funds at Wallerawang. Swanston Fawcett denied a capital charge at Snake's Valley Tarana. Justyn Hilder denied false pretences at Mount David and sought legal aid. judge noted Poor Prisoners Defence Act issues and police magistrate later certified aid.
A crowd gathered at 214 Castlereagh Street Sydney as Memmott and Smith resumed the 16 600 up championship match. Memmott led 2912 to 2114 with unfinished break 7, Smith adding 115. Both extended good runs and drew applause, by 4 pm Memmott stood at 3159 while Smith reached 2353.
William Albert Crawley faced charges under the Public Entertainments Act for staging a moving picture and song show at Oxford Hall in George Street Sydney on September 29 without proper licence. Police witnesses described stage dancing and high kicking by performers. Defence argued performances were singing and movements, not dancing. The court fined Crawley £20 plus costs, with a three month imprisonment option.
Early morning fire destroyed a wooden cottage in Raymond Terrace killing Mrs. Childs, an 87-year-old widow who lived alone. The charred remains were found. origin is unclear, with speculation a lamp ignited bed curtains. Neighbors and workers aided firefighting. adjacent houses spared by calm night.
Mrs Ann O Rourks a 76 year old resident of Constitution road Dulwich Hill slipped on a banana skin on King street Newtown and fell. She was taken by Civil Ambulance to Prince Alfred Hospital where a casualty surgeon admitted her with a fractured thighbone.
Commonwealth Weather Bureau predicts warm to hot, northerly winds, then sultry cloudy conditions in western districts. Ocean forecast expects a moving disturbance bringing squally, stormy weather towards the Strait and Tasmanian. Synopla notes fine weather with misty showers at Tenterfield and scattered rain between Goodooga and the coast. NSW rain records list Angledool 2, Boom 13, Boggabilla 2, Clarence Heads 34, Casino 838, Emmaville 16, Goodooga 2, Lismore 1, Mores 5, Mungindi 18, Mille 41, Murwillumbah 69, Narrabri 20, Tenterfield 6, Tabulam 73, Tweed Heads 27, Woolgoongs 14.
A strong turnout at Randwick for the King's 115 shots at 600 yards saw shifting winds challenge competitors. Top marksmen posted notable scores, including S. Palmer and S. Edwards, as day-long events and prize money were announced for the 1000 yard Dangar stage with multiple prize tiers.
Horace William Clarke, railway car examiner at Armidale, was found guilty of wounding Emily Smith with intent to murder after a domestic jealousy incident at the Railway Hotel. The jury urged mercy due to good character and age. judge ordered death sentence to be recorded.
Private cables report London spot closed Tuesday at 13 4s 34 ton with buyers and sellers named for Broken Hill and Mount Elliott. Sydney opened quiet due to lead fall while copper interests stayed active. Adelaide quoted Wallaroo Moonta and O.K. Copper with varied bids and asks. Dividends noted for Long Tonsel and Associated Gold Dredging with October dates.
Quotations in Sydney at midday list buyers and sellers across towns with prices and items. The document notes sales in Sydney at and after second call, mentioning Mors Dock Aralven Central Beligmbi Coal Kytoe Copper and Mercantile Mutual Insurance, with postscript on dividends and local notices.
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