Searting Update Promised For Page Five
A brief weather bulletin notes that the latest searting information will appear on page five of today's PES issue. It urges readers to check the designated section for the newest details.
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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
16
A brief weather bulletin notes that the latest searting information will appear on page five of today's PES issue. It urges readers to check the designated section for the newest details.
The Canterbury Park race card shows a chaotic program with numerous events led by prominent horses and trainers. Notable performances included Lonbulate and Tom Grogge amid tight finishes as favorites faltered, while Victoria Cross and Trenchmore contested the top placings in the Handicaps.
Delightful weather and strong attendance marked Moonee Valley meetings. Winners included Winnower and Kau ma in hurdle race, with clear margins. Ngarveno Handicap saw Cryograft win by two lengths, and St Albans Handicap produced Stepping Stone victorious. Clanchattan and Orail's Daughter suffered falls. Bolton injured but stable.
The Australia championship match between Franke Stalth of New South Wales and C Memmat of Victoria continued at Cantlereagh Street rooms. Memmat led with a break of 27, 2, and 75 while Smith posted 56 in his play as breaks. The session ended at 1 o clock with plans to resume later and the match to be concluded.
The Speedwell road race for amateurs ran this afternoon over the Parramatta Windsor Kingswood Tamata route. Kirk of Western Suburbs led early with Samin and FR Ray from Balmain close behind. Walcott of Enfield and Torn followed, with 123 starters and the winner finishing ahead of the second place rider.
This issue surveys fashion and domestic topics in Woman's Budget with What to Wear fashion notes and New Fashions features. It includes self interest seasonless fashions with illustrations, netting guidance, beaded bag craft, and competitions. Health beauty, baby clothing, lamp making, and typography notes appear, along with juvenile reading, knitting profits, and a report on New South Wales tramways earnings for the quarter ending September 30.
Gordon innings at Wentworth Park in the third round of today’s crick et. Martian and Catrall dismissed by Bowden, Proud out to Cotter, Blacksby bowled by Bowden, Shortland out, Bamters run out, Macartary not out. Bowden 7 for 48, others partial figures. Glebe bowlers Bowden and Cotter prominent with several wickets.
Cricket scores from Hampden Oval and Sydney venues show University and Central Cumberland in multi-innings play with notable performances by Macartney, Graneey, and Thomas. Bowling analyses include Minnett, Willcocks, and Falconer with several wickets and partnerships across First Innings and subsequent innings.
Mr Dustid Thomson MP congratulated the club on a unique performance marking the first time a Sydney club held premier position in all three grades. He hoped the feat would not be repeated to avoid harming cricket by sustaining such superiority. The flag was unfurled amid cheers. further congratulations came from EF M. Clarl and M.LA.
Leichhardt and Central Cumberland clashed in a Parramatta contest with Leichhardt's Anderson scoring 34 and Brodie 32 as they built an innings. Central Cumberland folded to five wickets for four at one point before stumps.
In splendid weather at the Union Recreation Ground the lawn tennis tournament crowned champions across multiple events. Notable results include Ladies and Gentlemen doubles handicap won by Harris and Mincolin, with Baker Felek O'Ryan and Mieg Dewr defeating Joberen svt Miew Stwl Len Lioet. Gentlemen singles handicap saw Hoyle beating Dirwenerk. All-Comers doubles champions Rice and Cai. Ladies doubles champions Misses Bator and Collie. Singles shock results across divisions.
The Eas Syilony Chub led a long field at Kee ane emdquariars with strong times in the general race. In junior events Ev mt Wowmitton won the float, Helsings second, and Yh grmmwwirie viviwwr third. Teel Ae Te Freeman and A. Sani notable in the program. The meet featured a mix of events across ages with strong performances from Syd ney participants and a vivid display of local swim talent.
The report lists multiple racing results across several events including Middle Wambo trials with entries such as Sharp, A Comecatic, Kullalia Crofer, and St Gronga's Clan. It covers hotly contested heats with crews led by Ken Kennedy Din and Sydney Flying Squid, noting placements, boat names, and participant names like Donnelly, Duncan, and Darien along with clubs such as Balmain Amatret Club and Port Jackson.
At Victoria Park a sequence of races produced Mahomet winning the Maiden Handicap over four furlongs amid a field including Crueshna, Mutineer, Charlotte and Lew. Betting favored several rivals with narrow margins and long odds for others. Winning time not listed.
In Goulburn a railway shunter named Charles Ryan, a hunter by trade, was badly injured after his foot was mangled by being run over on the line. He was removed to the hospital for treatment.
Readable fragments show events and participants for multiple races and handicaps. Names like Ward, Ward, and Horgan appear among the diverse list of runners, with events including quarter mile and naval caret entries.
A fragmentary list from South Sydney races shows results in various events including 30 yards hurdles, 1 mile handicap, and bicycle contests. Notable names appear, such as Robinson and O’Farrell, with references to Maitland, Stowe Gaz9, and a Brisbane government ceremony naming Mr Kidgin as leader. The piece ends noting a government party Ovation decision and ministerial support.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local item about a breakup or separation involving a group or entity named Kincumber. Details are unreadable, but the brief note indicates a dissolution or ending of a prior arrangement and mentions names possibly linked to a community or organization.
A baffling incident at a public site ends with a thief unknowingly taking four guineas and other items. Eyewitnesses report confusion as authorities investigate the cheap theft and the curious chain of events surrounding the mislaid cash.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a local weather brief with scattered names and places. The readable items mention weather and community notes, hinting at warm conditions ahead and regional references.
A tram accident on George Street is reported with limited readable details. The fragment mentions injuries and affected area but lacks clear names, dates, or official statements. Further verification is needed to identify parties and outcomes.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions late shipping and unclear names and actions. It provides no complete details on dates, places, firms, or individuals to form a full record. The fragmentary text prevents a determinate headline or factual summary.
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