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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
3
Randwick hosts Tattersall’s meeting with special trains from town and a busy weekend. Hawkesbury Racing Club backs racing, with detailed stakes, dates, and entries. Caulfield and Epsom focus figures include Seddon and Monobel, while gallops and track conditions at Randwick are described.
The South Sydney Bicycle Club lists 1W mile race handicaps for tomorrow on Bunnerons course with riders including Averyaor Priestly Hede Mountain Morgan Robinson Waser Philip Mater and more. Also shown are Five Miles Road Race handicaps for Victa Pentennial Club to Homebush with riders such as E Wturd Atkins Mydes Pletcher Ring and others along with prize notes from The Continental Tubber Company and Botany Club events.
The Eastern Suburbs Bicycle Club schedules a five mile road race on the Buonerong course for tomorrow afternoon with handicaps listed for many riders. The Cyclists' Union executive names RE Henson as manager for the Australian championships in Brisbane on the 17th instant. Sydney Club members prepare to depart by 3.19 pm on Saturday. The Sydney Bicycle Club marked its 28th anniversary with a dinner at the ABC Cafe, and the Lily Cycle Club plans a five miles road race on October 17 over the Runnerong or Gardener's road course, with a Sunday morning muster at 4:30 sharp.
The Wielern Subuthy Pigeon Society staged its sixth race from Cootamundra amid unfavorable winds. Entries numbered 232. results list W. Joueg and W. Cooper among top finishers with speeds around 120 to 190? yards per minute, despite heavy rain and poor weather. A third club race from Botany Homing Prison Society was noted, with wind complicating the event.
At the annual general meeting of the Srévey Amateur Sailing Club the report noted a mostly successful season despite wind-caused resails of key races including the February championship. Officers were elected and plans outlined for 1906 4 with renewed prizes, trophies, and hoped support. a second club reported a solid 1907 4 season with 85 financial members, 173 entries across 16 races, and strong performance by the Middle Harbor Sailing Club.
The club closed the season with wall contested finishes praised by handicappers Mesars F Morris and D C Mumfress. About £10 in prize money distributed. officers elected include Patron W Scott Fell, President Dugald Thomson MP, Commodore F Malley, Vice Commodore A A Stewart, secretary H C Croft, starter J Armetreigh Bon, umpire J Hart fond, and committee members C Lyons and C Stewart among others. A vote of thanks was given to retiring officers. A smoke concert will be held at Lyons rooms on opening of the season.
The Manly City rifle meet concludes after a tight 1:4 third shoot with close scores across 200 and 400 yard ranges. Captain Wheated and A Mind lead the field with strong performances, while Paysden and Kaieng claim top prizes in the Augut match, amid reports of near equal scores in multiple prizes.
Play continued last night with results from Pollersull's Consolatos Tournament. Boosted by free throws and decisive runs, Lyons beat Naabinh, Robi Jee SOK triumphed, and Jenkins edged Pnderbill as expected by spectators.
At the fit meeting of the Bathurst Coursing Club on Wadnesday Taylor and Yatow Lucky Charm Kitmanham Luvilles won Menen Stake easily. Hansa defeated a top favorite in Brook’s Blots Son in the deciding course of the Fluul Brake.
The council debates a proposed toll free bridge at Milsons Point and the North Shore access. Alderman discuss compensation for ferries and possible delays, arguing public right of way should persist while considering government action. The minute is referred to the general purposes committee for consideration.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Besby pressed the Premier for a debate on amending Standing Orders to curb private members time and streamline bill consideration. Mr Wade warned against restricting full discussion, stressing Parliament must decide. Several medical staff resignations at Goulburn Hospital followed a committee decision to appoint another officer without consultation. A Woollamstone Fish proposal was referred to the town clerk for governance review. A blasting accident at Rowntree and Company store in Guirindi sent a rock into the rear area.
A Sydney Labour Council assembly heard the Ready Workers Union call for all unions covered by the Industrial Disputes Act to withdraw from staged allowances, while opponents argued amendments could erode protections. The debate lingered as delegates debated whether to defer action or push new regulations in a tense session.
Fixture list detailing multiple grades and events across Australian rules football, cycling, and school sports. Includes venues like Glebe Oval and Newington College grounds, with dates and locations for finals, semi finals, and regional matches across YMCA, Public School Sports, and various parks.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a chaotic scene during the Indian Mutiny with references to guards, a trap, and a dramatic shootout. The text alludes to a wider historical narrative and cites a book by Winhl-Matahul Bir Exel Wood, plus a periodical titled Town and Convey Journal.
At the meeting of the St Deuce Council the Town Clerk reported arrears totaling £ 836 with £ 68 due by unknown parties. Current year rents stood at £ 72 4s 4d, with £ 795 7s 7d outstation and £ 585 5s 6d recoverable. A resolution authorized the Mayor to take legal proceedings to recover overdue rents.
Saturday afternoon pianoforte recitals at the T M C A Hall by Mr. L Godfrey Smith showcase the citys rising classical music scene. Tonight and tomorrow feature works by Rameau Handel Schubert Bohmann Kjerulf Chopin Paderewski and the Kreutzer Sonata variations for violin and piano with Miss Violet Balmain Mr Cyril Monk and Miz Kenetioe Lauat among the performers.
In answer to Mr. Kelly, the Lands Minister said little Crown land remains open for settlement in Condobolin and Wyalong districts. About 7,000 acres in Condobolin and 290 acres in Wyalong suitmit farming and grazing potential, with larger tracts for erasing and grazing, while a separate incident notes the steamer Centralia near Watson’s Bay. The New South Wales Football League investigation disqualified two Redfern club members amid ongoing inquiries.
Proceedings reveal ministers debating amendments to a bill in the Legislative Assembly. Key figures such as Cranes and Cranes, Mr Storer, Mr Kelly, and Mr Ewer discuss powers, procedures, and the form of details to be enacted. The debate centers on amending provisions, dates, and the scope of action, with no final outcome reported.
A meeting chaired by Mrs Raswua discussed promoting pure milk for infants in Sydney. Speakers urged medical supervision and careful feeding while commissions were formed including Sir James Graham and Dr Busckburn. The gathering also featured readings and reviews on Indian Mutiny and US politics.
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