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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
9
Rain-softened Flemington session shows light work with few forced gallops. Trainers watch Derby Cup prospects as Mare, Ale, and Jack Smith show mild form. Sandown work gates open for Baroque and other names, with a hint of Melbourne Cup/Derby markets and early betting interest.
A plucky rescue occurred when two eight foot dinghies with three boys aboard capsized on Tuesday near Cromargy. The ferry steamer Lions arrived, two passengers jumped clear and were rescued by the Customs launch. The boys were landed at Musaravestrost.
Mumbled schedule notes list events at 8 pm in Ballina and nearby towns including Wardell and Gratton with times around 6 30 pm and 6 pm. Mentions Eden Ballina Sydney and Ballina gates. entries include local venues and vague references to places and people.
A reader recounts rapid relief from a brutal skin eruption after using Doans Ointment, saying the illness began after fever and sickness and that first application soothed while later applications cleared all traces. The testimonial notes permanent relief after four years of suffering and promotes the product with pricing and contact details.
Fragmented notes describe early parliamentary sessions focusing on the Privy Hospital Bill and a broad land reform bill. The hospital measure sought centralized licensing and supervision of private institutions amid concerns of cruelty and crime. The land bill proposed conversion of small hold ings to tenures and areas for farming, with permissive rather than mandatory provisions, aiming to curb land grabbing while preserving private ownership.
A lengthy session featured speeches on land laws and nearby measures including proposals to allow homesteaders to parcel land while preserving crows rights. Deputies discussed compensation, potential land allocations, and the Crown’s interests as amendments to the Scaffolding and Lifts bill were considered before adjourning.
The assembly processed several items including a Private Member’s Bill, a Homing Pigeon Protection measure, and a bill authorizing licenses for vegetation planting. Debates closed on private members’ business as K Carmichael moved adoption. The Crowe Lands Amendment Act saw amendments debated and adjourned with Beaford and lifts provisions agreed.
The Sydney University posted the rework of the examination in the subject of Hotany from the course for pharmacy students. Examinations were held ten days ago. Pass marks earned by those with sufficient merit grant bachelor status. Names listed include M. B Clark, A. O. Dash, and several others with credit and merit order.
The coroner is notified after the death of 18 year old Mary Alma Dryer of Sutherland. She had mercurial poisoning treated by Dr Rooke in February and later by Dr Sydney Sates before returning home to Newtown and Sutherland. She fell ill again and was taken to Kogarah where she died Monday evening. The circumstances are considered suspicious and the body was taken to the morgue for a coroner's inquest.
The coroner investigated Alfred Weneall 23 wheelwright who died from a bullet wound in New Canterbury Road Mas Clekrile at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Witness Frederick Waseall, his brother, said Alfred went to bed drunk after visiting the room while the witness slept. A revolver lay in the yard beside a pool of blood. a verdict of death by own action was recorded.
A picnic for licensed victuallers will be held tomorrow at Fort Macquarie with special steamers from the fort. An excellent sports programme is planned and amusements will be provided. Mr Wade, premier, Mr Waddell, treasurer, and several members of the Legislative Assembly signaled their intention of becoming new presiding officers.
A damaged notice promotes affordable repairs and footwear, highlighting boot repairs for women and children, wax-free shod, and sales from stores at 38 and 5B Muster Street and 104 15 Park Tree in King-erer. It urges readers to compare prices and promises no unpleasant offers from Jewelers.
Confusion divides unions at Sydney Trades Hall over the Industrial Deputne Act with about two camps forming. Major union factions back different lines while Labor leaders seek unity amid mounting pressure as they prepare for potential action.
The coroner concluded an inquest into the death of Bridget Meaney 34 found floating in the breakers at Boat Beach Bondi. Evidence showed her partner George said to have been despondent had left home that morning and she failed to return prompting a search. Constable Merrow and Life Saving Corps member L Corbett recovered the body. Mary Anne Meaney identified her daughter and noted recent hospital discharge and despondency. A verdict of open was returned.
West Maitland report states Alderman John Hogan resigns as mayor of Motors for several terms, citing lack of interest by fellow aldermen in town welfare. The piece notes three to four meetings held, with repeated failures to meet expected duties during the eight months referenced.
William Webb, 44, printer, charged with theft of four yards of print and wallpaper from Mart Foy at Foy's on Osford Street City. An Aberbopmény observer saw Webb enter the shop Saturday night, follow him as he allegedly concealed the print under his coat, then retrieve and discard it across the street. Magistrate Gr. Kinedopa Bisa presided.
A garbled OCR list details sailing ships, captains, ports, and cargo related to wool shipments and arrivals at multiple world ports. Mentions ships from Wellington, New Zealand ports to Melbourne, Hobart, and other destinations with various captains and consignments. Includes references to vessels like Watters, and agencies such as Payton & Co, with destinations including Yokohama, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
Coastal cargo notes report departures and arrivals surrounding Sydney waters. Vessels including the Waupohan, Sained Sydney, and others sail for Hobart, Fremantle, and Colombo routes with cargoes of wool hides coal and general merchandise. Coastal trade lists multiple ships, ports, and schedules with emphasis on anchored ships and transit times.
A vintage ad urges readers to consult an optical expert for eye care with no charge for advice. It promises guidance on whether glasses are needed and offers lenses in nickel-silver frame or gold frame at 10/6, noting test offers and possible higher costs for special lenses.
A report from Water Police Court details an alleged assault on Clare Evans of 4 West Street Paddington by an unnamed man described as a plasterer. The accused allegedly attacked the woman after she remonstrated with him in the early morning hours.
Fragmented items show sales by auction listings with names like Lana Cova Biter and Arthur Bickerd. The text references Saturday events, two distributors, and a new discovery claim, suggesting a miscellaneous sale notice in a 19th century newspaper issue.
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