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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
2
A cricket column surveys modern batting progress and bowling, noting the shift from simple to aggressive hitting. It highlights safer techniques, the rise of strong hitters, and the evolving balance between defense and attacking strokes, with examples from South African Test cricket and fielding considerations.
The article argues for consistent boundary lengths and field layouts across grounds. It recalls debates with riders of the game, cites Albert Trott and Lord's, and notes push for greater rewards for boundaries while lamenting uniformity issues. The piece ends hinting at the next topic, "The Art of Bowling."
A garbled Telex style report lists numerous entrants and associated figures for the Caulfield Cup. Names such as Bellater, Beane, Bevan, and Marvel Lech appear amid scattered phrases and misreadings, with unclear sponsors and dates. The piece reads like fragmented notes from a horse race lineup and lacks coherent details.
A verdict of accidental death was returned for Jamet Ellen Wood aged 70 of Warawee near Turramurra, killed when struck by a tram on George Street. Witnesses testified the tram from Balmain to Circular Quay left its stop and hit the elderly pedestrian as she crossed the rails, with the driver applying brakes but failing to avoid the impact. Coroner noted no evidence of excessive speed and referred the matter to authorities.
A 38 year old wharf laborer Benjamin Cornish attempted to cut his throat with a pocket knife in Beammon street Waterloo yesterday afternoon. Several men restrained him and he was taken to Sydney Hospital where doctors found the throat injured but not lacerated due to the blade being blunt. He was later handed to police at Central Station.
An ad style fragment promotes a tonic as a perfect pick me up. The readable text mentions wine names Caulfield and Cug and warns about reckless dining and digestion. The copy resembles a late era patent medicine layout with bold claims and cheerfully odd wording.
Local discussions focus on resuming foreshore rights and reclaiming or renewing space around the harbor. Officials advocate a controlled renewal to protect natural beauty and shrubs while balancing public access and future use of the waterline.
The Countess of Dudley, described as gracious and loved in Australia, campaigns for charities there and in Britain. She praises Australians warmth, recalls Ireland and home, and pledges cooperation with local relief efforts for the homeless and distressed, while noting her family’s travel and future plans.
A Morning gathering at the Chapter House discussed erecting a memorial cross at the spot of Australia’s first church near Hunter, Castlereagh, and High streets. Archdeacon Gunther chaired as Mr Wannon urged a lasting marker, with Mr Carr-Smith and others supporting a memorial that honors early clergy and the historic site. The cost was estimated at over £200, and a committee was appointed to raise funds and seek city council approval.
The council chambers debate police court arrangements and clerical offices. A sub committee proposed using the downstairs supper room for court purposes with a rental adjustment to house the magistrate and petty sessions clerk. Despite months of discussion, no action has been taken and the clerk was instructed to convey the council decision to the Department of Justice promptly.
A proposal to erect a Marine Aquarium at Manly was reviewed by the Piaheries Board and referred to the Chief Secretary who delayed action. Earlier a £1000 fund was privately subscribed for a biological station, with trustees Dr Cas, Professor Haswell, and Air. F. P. Kamasyasked whether the funds could serve the aquarium, but they stated they could not unless a Harbrd Lo Biological Station supported the project.
Asking for Wolfe's Schnapps and Wolfe for WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS, noting a misprint about WOLFIS SCHNAPPS. Promotes Arts Maclarean's Cookery Book in a new edition. Available at all booksellers, price cloth bound 2 shillings 6 pence.
A damaged OCR reads a local notice from Tk Maes Corsilcer about a public event and time, with unclear names and details. The readable parts mention a town setting and a creamery related task, but key dates and actions remain uncertain in the fragment.
A lengthy meeting at the Prince Alfred Yacht Club discussed reforms and governance for the club. Officials including Mr. Merry and Mr. Dempiier described proposed changes to procedures, membership rules, and facilities at Falilivemrest city.
A fragmented ad style note touts various imported goods and superior repair service. Mentions prices like $2, claims 196 items at low cab price, and highlights a high class repairs department. Urges readers to request a catalogue.
The Criterion's last nine nights of Mewnol and Guan's production concluded the season. The popular plane duis and large mudwaces attracted crowds, with Miss Ivy Salvin appearing in the cast. For the final four nights, the Tuten comic perse, Mise Hock of Halland, will be staged.
Advertisement notes Wolfe's Scapps as a supreme perfection of a distilled spirit. The line promotes a refined beverage with emphasis on quality and taste.
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