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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
2
A report from Rosehill on the Hawkesbury meeting details heavy betting on Epsom Handicap and Metropolis events. Poseidon, Mooltan, and Malt Rose feature among top contenders with Perkee aiming for Derby. notable races include Rawson Stakes, Jockey Club Handicap, and Tattersalls outcomes under a shifting betting market.
Our London correspondent reports 42 athletes led by A E M Rowland of New Zealand and EB Hammond of England in a 24 hour walk at the British Exhibition. Hammond reportedly broke 50 mile marks with 131 miles in 24 hours, while Moran and Wakefield posted 121 and 118 miles respectively. Rowland retired after 15 hours amid strong performances. In June, Hammond set a Brighton walk record over 100 miles. The Botany Makers, winners of a New South Wales event, announce their team for the Sydney Harriers ten mile race at Kensington, led by C Weyman Captain and J Rivens-Rooker among others.
The Bathoret to Lithgow road race covered about 42 miles and drew 22 competitors. A J Orchard of Lithgow finished first in 7 hours 3 minutes, ahead of M Pastorson of Springsgrove, second in 7 hours 9 minutes. L Tet of Bathurat, racing from the Gruin for mark, placed third in 7 hours 15 minutes.
The Western Rusby Union senior final saw Hathivat defeat City 8 to 3 after a tight 3-0 halftime score. The match was evenly fought with Bathurst gaining the lead in the second half and pushing to extra ten minutes before the final result was decided.
A state club championship shoot held in Bathurst tested last year's musketry victors A Culler Bathurst A Belo Lithgow and E Kell Wellington. Eight shots at 200 yd 610 yd and Wiryd ranges with head and shoulder targets. Possible 128 points. Cutler led with 18 points nearing the possible while Kell and Bryan were close behind.
Burling and Kling posted top scores over 20 rounds at the Geity Club on Saturday night. The former won the verdict in the third round. Burns defeated Hobbina to the fourth round in the prelieniners.
In Surry Hills M Turner at 418 Miley Street notes Shelton's New Discovery for severe coughs and chest complaints as a favored remedy. Dr Sheidan's New Discovery claims to cure coughs and throat troubles, offered at 1 shilling 0 pence or 3 shillings 0 pence, with a promotional tone from S. W. owner.
An array of archaic phrases and names appears in a garbled text noting Regal vice Speer armor under patronage of a duke, with references to Earl of Dudley, Brisbane, and Mrs Maclurean's Cough Cure. The passage mixes titles, products, and playful miswordings without a clear incident or conclusion.
New South Wales 1907 statistics show births total 63,851 with 43,181 61 20 670 female births and a 37.14 per thousand rate. Metropolis and country district figures, birth out of wedlock 70 per 1000, excess births over deaths 10.58 in 1907. Mortality totals 16,110 deaths males 9425 females 724? Victoria compares 14,543 deaths 7080 males 8560 females. Marriages in 1907 show Together with age trends by occupation.
The report surveys a Saturday matinee season at several venues including M.C Hall with Laurence Gotfrey Smith and Violet Balmain, and players Cyr Monk and Hracatine Loumt performing works by Ramony Beethoven Handel and others. It notes notable verbal tributes to Gavotte and Variations, Schubert, Corelli, and Pedarawski, plus diverse vocal items by Misa Brorstine Lount and others. The Glaciarius season closes soon with a Winter Carnival and skating events, while Sydney Skating Rink hosts a Carnival of ice sports with races and ladies competitions. The article references performances at the Criterion and Nasjooat Amphitheatre, and lists cast members including Dick Blea, Mrs. Stavordale, and Harry Lauder among others.
The Bijou Theatre at the railway continues to draw patrons with a bright week planned. Saturday attendance was strong as new pictures were shown, and the coming program promises lively entertainments including A Turnaway Man-in-Law and A Cabby and His Sweetheart along with other titles.
Durtog and several dairy firms implement a two cent per quart cut to retail milk prices amid a broader trend of easing shortages. Company spokesmen cite improved supplies and lower costs as the cause, while the community welcomes the reduction after a long period of high prices.
A dramatic harbor incident ends with Martin Notman Thompos, 12, rescued by two Lac crew members Mesaray Towns and Thindy after falling from the Figh-stroey Wharf. A doctor arrived, and the boy is recovering at home following care at Caraca lng Cove.
A large crowd gathered as a disruptive tramway dispute dominated a Dome meeting on Sunday. Leaders from the railway union and Labour party clashed with officials over compensation and potential job losses, with calls for strong parliamentary action and industrial support measures.
A garbled listing outlines mail routes and times from Sydney's GPO to destinations including Samoa, India, United Kingdom, Mauritius, Tasmania, West Australia, and Melbourne routes via various steamship lines. Details show overland legs, dates, and vessel names, though many items are partially unreadable.
Marcus Clark and Company Limited advertise a novel deck rocker and chair titled F Seit-anlusting claiming comfort and coy appeal for travelers. The item is described as fashionable and easy to use aboard ships or in homes.
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