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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

2

Sporting Turf Fights and Falls at Kensington Meet

Weather favored a high class race day at Kensington with close finishes in the Encourage Stakes. Diemond and Wee Dee clashed as Ro Vick suffered a broken arm. both horses escaped serious injury. Comet was the favorite but Toronto won. Molla moved in late. Multiple races saw substitutions and near misses. a long day of racing featured 20 starters in the Malden Race and a tight finish for Little Stranger and Coronation in the Mandacap.

Kensington Diemond Wee Dee Comet Toronto Wall Molla Lismore Eartz Asunday Soother Bie Bride Vail White Laily Laabel Einvem Norees Taly Inabel Hous Galdlock Bridw Wieneh Fanning A.C Tiny Tim Kingle Musiler Last Chance Paragon Malden Sydney Aviso Dalmeny Belle Bawe County Clare Dalmeny Belin Murailan Tir Yestrriay Winnie Hum Hatin Ty Mare Haudreay Vuisy Kenaingion Yeaterday Piiaces Little Stranger Thargomindsh Pilerim

Kensington Racecourse Upset Sparks Rider Falls in Stakes

In the Encourage Stakes at Kensington Racecourse yesterday the gallant galloways Dee and Diamond fell during the race. Both riders escaped serious injury. A mile record was set in the event, with the mile time reported as 1 minute 43 and two fifths seconds.

Wee Dee Diamond Walte Runplug Kensington

Proposed Druids Cricket Club Meeting At Haymarket

A special meeting of Druids interested in cricket will be held at the Prince of Wales Howel Haymarket at 5 p.m. tomorrow. A large number of members have signified their intention of being present and prospects for a successful season look bright. The meeting will discuss petitions among various arches and election of country and Interstate officers. The Grand President of the Order has been invited to chair, and several Grand Lodge officers have promised support.

Druids’ Club Prince of Wales Howel Haymarket At & P Grand Lodge Picera

Billiards Club Holds Smoke Concert and Tournament Awards

A largely attended event at Gly Tatter Pitt Club featured a smoke concert and the presentation of prizes for the annual billiard tournament. Chairman James Clarke handed over trophies to W. J. Baker, P. C. Anderson, D. O'Brien, and Burton. The chair congratulated winners and handicappers J. Barker, G. Johnson, and F. Cowell. The program included songs, corset solos, and tricks. Tonight the semi finals stage W. Lyons versus J. Cnerhill, D. Robbada versus Dunmore, with previous scores noted.

Gly ‘Tatter Pitt James Clarke W- J. Baker Barnt P. C. Anderson D. O'Brien Aptd Burton Dre Amrasrt Beiroo Smith Messrs J. Barker 4. Johnson F. Cowell Wilkie Slade Murray Richards Issue Slatera Green Cotterell Bates Eccles JJ. Barnett Beers Lencom Palterson Colne Iaat Dunmore W. Pearson W. Lyons J. Cm Jerhill D. Robbada Y. Dunmore

Port Jackson Skiff Club holds annual steering at Sparta Club

SAILING reports a large gathering as new members join and boats registered at the annual steering. Receipts for the year total £51 The Woolwich Pier Hotel event notes seven races and £27 in prize money with 77 entries. Donations total £17 4s and fees £5 5s. balance in hand £8 4s 7d. Election results list patron, president, vice commodore and committee members. A letter of condolence is sent to the family of the late J A Macken.

Port Jackson Sparta Club Wailloe Euthan Tis &d Lané Cove Woolwich Pier Bowie Aenacn Fell M.t.a Prosistent George Robertson Commoire J. B. Holdsworth F. Vearnon Marroamadore W. Anderson T. M. Keddie FP Holdsworth A. Youne Nieht Sydney E.G Ttwan J. 4. Macken Sydney Flying Squadron

Boxing title fights headlined by Burns Johnson possible match

The report from Brisbane lists results in bantam, featherweight, middleweight, heavyweight and welter categories at the interstate boxing championships. It notes Burns seeking a bout with Johnson and talks of terms and negotiations, with Max Willer and manager Mimoeh mentioned in pursuit of a satisfactory agreement. The article also references a world featherweight title bout in San Francisco ending in a draw between Owen Marant and Attell.

Brisbane J Cantwell Feam Lasker Eliott R. Cantwell R. Midwood Tas J. Delaney Smith Widkie Barns Poat Salter Lieuwalzhs Bagley J. Graham Ation Ward Burns Johnson Inney Nir Willer Ince Bat Burns Anxiaey Will Mimoeh Byrne Australia Hax Peat Gowhra Cablen Faugementa London Maram Attell Sam Francisco Owen Maran Terespin Vin Moura Zim Jotirioe Bose

Rowing club names selected for STC Regatta event

The Lalehhant Club selects senior fours to race at STC Regatta on October 17 with crew members Kenny, Kola, Eastmore as stroke and others under construction. Maiden eight entry also planned. final crew to be decided. The November 7 race features the champion fours of NAW as a special event.

Lalehhant St. A Kenny Kola J. G. Eastmore Chris Neil LLC Jagetta Te Gmed N.aw

Champion of Champions Bowls Contest Outline

The Parramatta club plans a champion of champions event under New South Wales Bowls Association patronage, aiming for November 7. Most metropolitan champions are expected to compete, with Manly and West Maitland represented by named players, while country clubs largely have not yet acknowledged invitations. The move seeks to unite city and country bowlers, celebrating Parramatta’s 40th anniversary and promoting reform, with detailed results from St George and Queensland versus New South Wales fixtures noted.

Parramatts Gta Sonih ‘Wales Association Parramatta Sydney Manly Manly al Oakes West Maitland Woodhouse Hamilton Amodtion Chaaplons St. George H. Kinsela A. Louden Louden Alderson Reid Bouchard Hope Dean Cot Boane Blundell Watanw Binmy Laudem Morrison Brown Staphe Son Mendoza Queensland New South Wales

NSW Defeats Victoria In Second Melbourne Test

The second baseball match between New South Wales and Victoria was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. NSW won as Simons and Waton starred with eight runs each, assembling lopsided innings figures. Victoria struggled, ending with a low total as NSW piled up a series of runs in successive frames.

New South Wales Victoria Melbourne Cricket Ground Simmons Watnon Frm Rune

Band in Hyde Park concert by the R A A Fund

The R A A Fund presents a Hyde Park program in the afternoon featuring Susie as soloist and works such as March of Triumph, Gladiator Overture, Pique Dame, Moonlight on the Alster, La Traviata, The Humming Bird, Flower Songs, Hearts and Flowers, Americana and other pieces. The event includes noted conductors and performers with national tunes and operatic selections.

R.A.A. Fund Susie Hyde Park Norras Alteroona Puck Suppat the Alster Fetras Verdi Eilenbere Moses-Tonnai Thurbax

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Letter Endorses Pills

A testimonial from Mr. Duncan Geneuar of 91 Princes Street, Avdney, describes relief from kidney and bladder ailments after using Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills. The letter claims the pills cured his symptoms, with a note that the wife and children also use them. The advertisement promotes the pills as a blood purifier and remedy for multiple ailments including indigestion, constipation, headaches, and female complaints, alongside a peppermint cure for influenza and head colds.

Duncan Geneuar Princes-Street Avdney Dr. Morsy de Morse Aly Woods

American Fleet Visit Shapes Pacific Global Tides

The July Harpers Weekly analysis argues the American War Fleet visit to the Pacific proves US readiness, spurs naval training, and forges ties with Australia and New Zealand. It highlights Mongolian migration fears, Asian-European balance, and Australia’s likely pivot toward closer Anglo American alignment amid growing Pacific influence.

Pasife Australia New Zealand America

Pioneering Adelaide Engineer Honored with Lectureship

John Percival Winning Madsen, recently named to the Russell Lectureship in Electrical Engineering at Adelaide University, holds a Bachelor of Defence degree from Sydney University in 1900 with honors in mathematics and applied sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in 1901, University Medal in Transninas nore, and became a fellow or associate of several professional bodies. Since 1908 he has served as a lecturer in Electrical Engineering at Adelaide University.

John Percival Madsen Bern Ihn Russell Todtnr Sclemve Adelaide University MF Madsen Institute of Prectrial Enginerts Enginne Tnscitate of Electrical Engineers America University At Adelaide Maésen Bux Bowen

Pawnbroker Fined For Trade Violations In Newtown

Morrie Hleeman a pawnbroker on Kite street Newtown was fined 20s with 27s to costs in the local police court for exposing goods in his shop window on September 1. The case cites breach of government regulations and a default sentence of 14 days. Dr Smeldon promises a new cough and cold treatment with mint cure advertised in the same item.

Morrie Hleeman Kite-street Newtown

North Shore Trains and Trans and the Rail Fare Inquiry

A report on a Railway Commission inquiry into North Shore trains and the Trans line. It details questions about fares for the year ending 1907, increases in working expenses, concessions, and capital, plus proposed remedies and potential timetable extensions to improve passenger revenue and reduce extortionate charges.

Clark Hornaby Milsen Boick Maul Tor Jinan Gansiderstion Guay Mlimh Erin

Death by own action of a ship's officer reported

Gerald Fuathneld, 30, a crew member from Cooma and resident of Greenmarc Street, Neutral Flag, died Wednesday morning in unclear circumstances aboard Wowart Seulth Ant Company boats. John McDouar saw the body floating 18 feet from the vessel. Police are investigating the incident and the body was taken to Huminewre. Fuathnfeld had been in poor health recently.

Trier Uel Tywan Bad Bey Ronwtine Aimoniata Atlee Janey Kally Borrich Keoki Jatuee Fitch Misry Kath Williats J Hh Pramhie Miefart Coetien Ty Willan Uhuk Walker Thierir Conrebensativer Sheatnamy Ship Owners The Commonwealth Turin Gerald Fuathneld Cooma Wowart John Mdeualr Rommulcain Ihuminrewe Heathfeld

No Advertising Hoardings Ban In Mosman

Mosman council prohibits new advertising hoardings under ordinance No. GG and plans to remove existing structures. General purpose committee recommended no licenses during the ban and to notify affected parties. The recessdation was adopted unanimously. A mention of Saxo-Tonic pills appears as unrelated insert.

General Purpose Committee Comnell

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