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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1908

Page

6

Gallops At Randwick In Icy Morning

Cold Randwick track sees fast gallops with Tolaire and Maranui leading six furlongs in 1 min 16 sec. Numerous horses posted strong times over distances from four to eight furlongs including Golden Slipper and Welcome Trist rivals, while others trailed or paced.

Randwick Tolaire Maranui Iminlisec Folsh Pantheon Walpuna Fille Fogi Arlington Just Asuripe Hermes Banquo Shimoge Superbus Probus Gil Aymer Vavasor Adriitic Black Mark Min Ilsec Matt Rose Helio Boultline Imino Seddon Antonina Motobel Imin Florance Karanaud Orcus Epois Golden Slipper Welcome Trist Blue Hook Leuron Bugsee King's Cross Lord Fitzroy Ariki Chamade Peru Call Boy Martagon Crosse Imim Yaer Rocklight Gaby Trenimoon Frogeater Red Pole Moolian Blue Book Hela Helga Eric Peter Pan Marlee Mundole Poseidon

Horses Run at Victoria Park Track Training Session

A Victoria Park tan track session shows multiple horses in brisk workouts. On It Thrust completed five furlongs in 1 min 18 1 5 sec while Love Lord and Charmion also posted time trials and firm pace drills.

Victoria Fark Gisee Smerald Isle Jewel Case

Oyster Licensing and Local Act Amendments Discussed

Marrickville Council notes a Pudce ks Department submission on Local Government Act clause 57. Oyster selling licences under the Fisheries Act 1953 fall under council licensing. clause 57 applies to fish crustacea and rabbits, while oysters require government licence. Cleanliness campaigns promote Pears Soap and Mrs Maclurcan Cookery Book are advertised among other items.

Marrickville Council Pudceks Department

Boot Merchants at Law in Slender Slander Case

The Banco Court heard Joseph Pearson sue Gavin Gibson and Company traders for £5000 over alleged slander from a telephone conversation. Pearson testified about fabric and leather dealings with Cardwell, Norman, Perkins, and others, detailing missing leather, Campbell transactions, and a scuffle over accounts and books. The case covered payments by open cheque, private investigations, and threats of criminal charges.

Banco Court Joseph Pearson Alfred Harold Nan William Whyte Cabepa Joseph Lloyd Cabena Alfred Harold Norman Armand Kellerman Gavin Gibson and Company Pisintif Pict Air J. T. Raleon Reid K.C Pickpurn Oy Measra Forguson, Stevenson Norman Cardwell Perkins Mr. Cook Mr. Perkins W.tovss Ami Jones Mr. Norman Campbell Morman Witness Cook Mr Pitt Watson London Cartwell Gavin Gideon Ness Carswell Tasmania Pearson Plaintiff Brooks Witness’ Bank

Milk price row as suppliers threaten to strike

Dairymen in the South Coast and West Camden oppose wholesale milk price cuts that lowered retail milk to fourpence a quart in Sydney. The Milk Suppliers Association vows to withdraw supplies if suppliers are not paid the agreed rate, while discussions with four distributing companies continue and the Fresh Food and Ice Company defends its two pence per gallon supplier cut. Households welcome the lower retail price though suppliers warn of possible shortages and mass meetings. Shellharbour notes report indignant suppliers and a looming strike if forced concessions recur.

South Coast West Camden Sydney Suburbs French Food and Ice Company John Love Love Association Jas. Devery M'Fadyen Fresh Food and Les Company J. R. King Dairy Partners’ Co-operative Company Shellharbor Suppliers’ Association

Wood chopping contest at Pymble ends with MIntosh victory

A private wood chopping contest at Pymble's Paddock featured L G MIntosh of Pymble versus Harrington of Hornsby for £20 a side. MIntosh won in about 40 seconds and presented Harrington with a prize. A second match for £50 is planned with a well known conspirer, with MIntosh signaling acceptance and a deposit made. The piece notes local interest and mentions broader税 policy and medical advertisements.

Pymble L. G. M'Intosh Harrington Hornsby M'Intosh Mr. M'Intosh

Strathfield First Defeats Wayfield In Close Lawn Tennis Match

Strathfield First edged Wayfield by one game in a lively lawn tennis contest. The day featured mixed results with Cox Dight and Doyle MNall pairing among the standout performances as Strathfield captured four sets to triumph. The Davis Cup preliminaries between Great Britain and America were announced as taking place in America with dates to follow.

Mosman Presbyterian Ladies’ College Strathfield Wayfield Mia Doyle Miss M'Nall Mrs. Way Miss Druce Cox Dight M‘nall Theie Barry Miss Bolton L. M. Howell Uplon Recreation Ground W. V. Rudder Pitt-street Crown Street Water and Sewerage Board Club British Isles America T. H. Hicks Australasian L. T. Association Am Cable Britain Australasia Sydney England

Cyclist Sues City Council Over Road Accident

In Sydney District Court Judge Rogers hears George Rohan seek £20 in damages from the Municipal Council of St Peters for injuries from a bicycle crash on Cook's River road. Rohan claims a hole in the roadway caused a fall. council denies negligence and cites contributory fault by the plaintiff. Evidence presented.

Sydney Rogers George Rohan Botany-street Municipal Council of St. Peters Cook's River Road

Irregular bills of lading committee formed

A committee is appointed to address irregular bills of lading raised by Associated Banks. Members include A G Wesche E Owen Com C A Learoyd J J Clough, A H Moore E J E Mackenzie, J Russell French T A Dibbe, W A Gibb T M Tinley, Geo B Littlejohn Hy Braddon. The first meeting is next Friday.

A. G. Wesche E. Owen Com Oversea C. A. Learoyd J. J. Clough Sydney Wool Buyer’ Association A. H. Moore E. J. E. Mackenzie Woodsellers’ Association J. Russell French T. A. Dibbe Associated Banks W. A. Gibb T. M. Tinley Marine Underwriters’ Association Geo B. Littlejohn Hy. Braddon Sydney Chamber of Commerce

Coke and Coal Cargoes for Port Pirie and Cairns

The steamer Cycle at Sydney will load 2200 tons of coke for Port Pirie to the Broken Hill Proprietary Company and 400 tons of coal for South Australia at Newcastle. The steamer Era of Howard Smith line will load 500 tons of coke at Sydney for Cairns and then proceed to Newcastle for coal with further shipments to Townsville and Cairns. Kurioggan Shire warns that proceedings for wage rates recovery will start in October.

Sydney Port Pirie Broken Hill Proprietary Company Newcastle South Australia Howard Smith Line Cairns Queensland Brisbane Townsville

New South Wales unions organize in building trades

A broad federation unites plasterers bricklayers masons united laborers plumbers carpenters and the progressive carpenters unions in New South Wales to secure higher wages and better conditions. Meetings at Trades Hall discuss aims and future expansion across the Commonwealth with delegates elected for the federation’s first officers.

New South Wales Commonwealth United Laborers Trades Hall Don Hogan Bricklayers Union C. Fox J. M’donald Instan T. Register Rock Choppers’ Union Trades Hell T. Garroway J. Ryan Rsk A. Auld Tobacco Workers’ Union Queensland Tearch United Furniture Trades Union

Farming Blocks in Yarrera Estate Auction in Pymble

Auction ads note farming blocks in Yarrera Estate Pymble to be sold September 19 at 4 by Arthur Rickard and Company Limited. Also unredeemed pledges offered at 247A Pitt Street on September 22 by John P. Lister. An unrelated ad mentions Nestles Swiss Cocoa and Woods Great Peppermint Cure.

Yarrera Estate Pymble Arthur Rickard and Company, Limited Pitt-street John P. Lister

United railway and tramway unions form grand executive

Leaders of railway and tramway unions unite to form a grand executive council with seven delegates from each body. The aim is to press for grievances with a unified voice covering tramway employees and all railway staff. The first meeting is set for Saturday at the Trades Hall.

Railway and Tramway Unionists Catts M.P Tramway Employees' Union Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association Railway Traffic Association Railway Laborers’ Union Gert Stand Coucil Trades Hall

Trial over tram accident claim ends in £1200 verdict

In Hobart Supreme Court John Lowrie aged 15 claiming £2000 damages from Hobart Tramway Company for no accident was heard. Evidence said a March incident left him seriously ill with possible skull injury and a post nasal growth recurrence. Jury awarded £1200 in damages.

Hobart Supreme Court John Lowrie Hobart Lowrie Haman Sandy Bay Lowris

Marrickville Council Grants Outdoor Collection Permission

The Marrickville Council approved a request from the Marrickville Cottage Hospital committee to hold their annual Saturday outdoor collection on the 26th instant. Collection areas include Dulwich Hill Shortland's Corner Marrickville roads and Enmore with designated stewards at each stop.

Marrickville

New Tip At Waterloo For City Carts To Use Grounds

At a Waterloo meeting a letter from J J Smith manager of Victoria Park Racing and Recreation Grounds Limited said he had talked with the city cleansing department about tipping on racecourse land. The sanitary committee recommended granting permission subject to carts using Fowling Street and adhering to sanitary regulations.

Waterloo Corneil J. J. Smith Victoria Park Racing and Recreation Grounds, Limited City Cleansing Department Waterloo Council Smith Sanitary Committee Fowling-Street

Patent medicine ads promise quick cures and refunds

An old newspaper fragment touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It features EB W GROVE signature and wood’s peppermint cure for bronchial coughs.

EB. W. Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Victoria Park Otly Wilde Ada Crossley Bechstein Sele Paling’s Boot Merchants AT Law Pearson v. Gavin Gibson and Company ST. Peters Council Coke and Coal Kurioggan Shire Hollingdale & Kessell King-Street the Ranks of Labor Federation OF Building Trades Meath Henry VII Nestles Railways and Tramways Waterloo Woods Heather Angus & Coote George St Electric Light Roberts the Crown Studios George Street Roberts’ Hotel Ken Eramel Bracele L. I. Flegeltaub Oxly Kingst J. I. Marshall Suegeorn G.P.O Bennett
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