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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
8
The Earl of Dudley arrives in Sydney on a sunlit afternoon, reviews the guard, inspects troops, and takes the oath of office in Domain ceremonies. Royal salutes, naval displays, and a civic address mark the official swearing in as crowds of 20 000 witness the historic event.
A large gathering in the pavilion witnessed the swear-in of William Humble, Earl of Dudley, as Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia. Vice-Admiral Poore, Lady Poore, Sir Harry Rawson, and many officials attended as the Royal Proclamation was read, detailing Dudley's powers and duties.
A parade from the pavilion to Government House forms after the swearin ceremony. Mounted police lead the line as crowds along Macquarie Street cheer both Federal and State governors in carriages. Spectators fill balconies at the Crown Law Offices Mint Parliament House and Treasury as the procession moves toward Government House.
A large crowd gathered at Government House to witness the Governor General Lord Dudley’s arrival. Sir Harry Rawson and General Gordon accompanied him as 26 cadets lined the carriage approach, forming a guard of honor and receiving compliments on their muster and appearance. The Governor General inspected the cadets before returning to the House.
A description of the new Governor-General's arms and crest outlines a checky field of yellow and blue, a head ermine, crest of a man's head azure from a ducal coronet gold, and supporters of two angels in azure robes with white wings. The motto Comme je tus renders as As I was.
In a late racing slate Noreen and Goldlock contested the Flying Handicap over sovs and furlongs with Lady Isabel and Reliance among starters. Goldlock won by a neck as betting favored Brides Well failed to convert. time 1m 24s.
Reflect wins the Shorts Handicap despite strong opposition with Winsome Artful Climax and Nancy Lock among the runners. Stakes and odds indicate a close finish with Reflect securing victory by a week after a good race.
Narrabri reports the Namoi River rising to 18 feet above normal with the Narrabri Creek spilling over. Residents in Dangar village prepare for possible flooding similar to the March inundation as lucerne fields and crops go underwater and debris flows increase. Farmers move stock and residents in low-lying areas are urged to stay alert while authorities monitor for further rises.
A match race for £100 a side at Wallsend featured Attention with Sst Gib Pike against Billyjar Ast Tb Brad Shaw over seven furlongs after Maitland Races saw Attention finish second to Billyjar. Attention, the favorite at 2 to 1, won easily by three lengths.
A large crowd including many Chinese gathered at E and A Company’s wharf West Circular Quay to witness the arrival of the BE and A mail ship Eastern from Kota via porta. Over 20 aboard shews customs officers inspecting luggage and contents in the shed without uncovering contraband.
Victorian representatives arrived in Sydney for the cross-country championships of the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association. They were greeted at Central Hallway Station by president R. Coombes and taken to Cambridge Hotel. Tasmanians arrive by steamer Westralia tomorrow and Queenslanders expected Friday. A formal welcome to the visiting athletes will take place Friday evening at the Sports Club rooms.
The Sydney Church of England Grammar School held its ith annual meet at the Sytner Cricket Ground in fine weather with numerous spectators. Winners featured P. Macintyre in football and broad jump events, L. Barden and C. M. Marsh in distance and hurdle events, B. M. Arthur in handicaps, and A. Amott, T. Tucker, and J. Blackwood in youth races.
Fine throughout with cold frost on table lands and light variable inland winds. Northwest and west coastal winds. Synopsis notes frosts and fogs on central tablelands over 24 hours to 9 am. no rain recorded.
Additional mail runs announced with Manila letters to Laurieton by the Bollinger at 2 p.m. and to Richmond River per City of Grafton at 1 p.m. The G.P.O. Sydney will close these mail batches tomorrow.
The Merry Widow will arrive in Sydney on September 26 and perform that evening at Her Majesty's Theatre. The item notes prominent Australian women featured in Town and Country Journal and mentions Herr Hebe, leader of the Socialist party. In Germany, J Ramsay MacDonald MP warns that war between Germany and Great Britain remains possible amid intense national preparations.
Melbourne reports say the Board of Control may not press a fixed sum for English tour payments. Armstrong notes past accords shield tours, while Laver hopes the board sticks to understandings. Bean and Rush say tour terms haven’t been discussed. a future meeting will address the issue.
Melbourne session of the Royal Commission on the Post and Telegraph Department reports draft estimates for 1908 9 showing a debit of 109 924 on Victorian expenditures of 878 724 and 469 400 revenue Charles Bright acting P M G states one Melbourne officer earns about 22 a week while another earns a year and admits the sorting system at the Melbourne G P O is obsolete The chairman asks if extending the time to reform would cause public inconvenience and officials are said to be trying their best while modern methods are now used
The Inspector-General of Police announced promotions in the Country Polles Fores effective from October 1. Sessor-Sergeanta Patrick Hogee of Taree, and Sergeanta Edward Barnes Delegate Isaac Manus of Broken Hill, plus David Menary of Barradine, advance. Senior Constables James Somervile Moonbl Herman Fallon Teratha and David Broder Point Head Newcastle, rise to first class constables. Also promoted are Albert E. Findale Rapphiie Curtis D. Elliott Orron Christopher J. McCras Wrightville Gustave James Borthwick Thomas Donnelly Tumut Joseph F P Morley Tumut Edward Henry Sampson Goulburn and Henry O. Moras Mor angorell.
LATE SHIPPING arrivals list includes Captain Luter from Bout Olyest ports and Captain M'Leod from Erie with cargoes. Kooringa and other ships listed. Departures for Noumea Manila Melbourne and New York ports noted. The Atua arrives from Fiji Samoa Tonga and Auckland with a long passenger list and cargo, while other steamers from Sydney and regional ports are recorded.
Private cables suggest copper and stock movements across London and Melbourne. Notable names include AIG Proprietary, Mount Elliott, Hampden, Chileflagor, and The Charter Towers. quotes reference British and Australian exchanges with prices and dividends noted for September and October payouts.
Two Japanese sailors Yosmmer Amatis and Enotta Gotoh were fined after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing tobacco at the Staasner Mainang Mart. They were ordered to pay about £35 in duties and fined £21 each with two months hard labor. Postal authorities plan to obtain two motor vendors at the Melbourne Post Office.
A fragmented early 20th century page shows a tramway citizens meeting notice in Queen's Hall with a discussion on wives and children affected by the tramway project. Scattered lines mention advertisements received too late for classification and various mis-typed names and items.
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