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Newspaper

Sydney Evening News

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

5

Hawkee Dury Meeting Attracts Strong Early Interest

Racing notes predict a highly successful Hawkee Dury meeting next Saturday with contenders like The Brewer Golden Slipper Soultino Plunder and Welcome Trist Likely to compete. trainers and jockeys have tickets to Rosehill and special trains arranged. Gardhes tops weights for Hardie Rare with Dinyah Jewel Case and Wet 2b among notable runners while Kuala Lumpur and Terrabundie show steeplechase promise at Victoria Park events. A New Zealand steeplechaser Pilot arrives and a busy week ahead includes reports on preparations for the Victoria Park meeting and city Tattersall’s events.

Hawkee Dury Golden Slipper Soultino Plunder Rosehill Daly A.J.C Gardhes Malbourne Dinyah Jewel Case Dengner Saa Melbourne Sandboy Rome Tyrone Azalus New Zealand Dolne Pretty Maid War Bee Ana Vrobus Arima Dingah Kuala Lumpur Victoria Pilot Eclair Mercury Kendiedale Parstow Tae Thelma Dashwood Kuala Lampur Victoria Parke Utes Ing Malden Peru Eeltom Omin In Symer Edesert

Mosman First in Lawn Tennis Team Event

Mosman first overall in a lawn tennis fixture against Strammers Sreena, with Miss Lea and Miss Hayes and Johnstone winning 6-3 6-4, Miss Lea defeating Miss Smith and Stack 6-1 6-0, and Mrs Colquhoun with Miss A Keele 7 6. Mosman also took four of the six singles and doubles matches, while Miss Lee impressed with strong volleying and backhand drives. The Strathfield four provided steady resistance, and mentions of coaching suggest potential improvement for Miss Mages.

Mosman Lee Mises Stack Sulth

Presbyterian Ladies College Tennis Matches Report

WiMault and team fought hard in each game with strong play. Misa Stuck shown for serving and drives but miscues. Ex-students and current players from Presbyterian Ladies College faced Summer Hill with multiple doubles and singles wins, including Fowler, Harpur, Poole, Grimth, Ritchie, Yabsley, and Notting posting decisive scores.

WiMault Misa Stuck Presbyterian Ladies College Bummer Harpur Poole Grimth Ritchie Yabsley Notting Presbyterian Ladies’ College Summer Hill Fowler Missex Grimith

Manly Club finishes Adrian trophy shooting and Cortae Cup

In rifle events the Manly Club completed the Adrian trophy tests and the Cortae Cup 800 yard trials. Notable scores include Racal J. Steong 70 handicap 3, A. Hind 66, R. Koopa 68, J. Gone 66, MR Coomben 64, F. Bayar 63, BR. Whinfield 68, R. Rose 81, Miles 60, W. Gooper 72, L. Prankis 55, Woolland 68, B Donnam 67, Peterla 65, Goss 54, Ey Asean 65.

Manly Racal J. Steong A. Hind R. Koopa J. Gone Wainfold MR Coomben F. Bayar BR. Whinfield R. Rose Miles W. Gooper L. Prankis Woolland Donmam WD. Peterla W. Goss 1. Ey Asean

Billiards results in City Tattersall's No 2 Tournament

In City Tattersall's No 2 Billiards Tournament on the state night A B Jones won 75 to 0 against P onell. A M O'Brian defeated J Dutton 115 to 100. The high games list includes P Anderson 20 and J C O'Donnell 76 and E Wood 5 and L Litton 100.

City Tattersall A.B. Jones P Onell A. ME O'Brian J. Dutton P Anderson J.C. O'Donnell E. Wood L. Litton

East Sydney Club adopts annual report at St Jobs Hall

The East Sydney swimming club presented its annual report at St Jobs Hall Darlinghurst. Liabilities exceed assets by £6 15s while several members praised performance and noted finances. Committee listed includes Patton Alderman Hughes Mayor, Levy M L A and many others with officers Williams Power Cantor and Panty named in roles.

East Sydmey Club St. Jobs's Hall Darlinghurst Tsading Swimming Club Avustralia Oscera Patton Hughee Loint Levy M.L.A C. Healy Rin Ross Garland Tastice Cohen Morcis A. Cantor F.C. V. Lane A. L. Fish Gorlow Tilluck Tt. Tregeliaub Alderman Milner Jephen Allen Taylor Wt, Kerr T. Lang E P, Cohen D. HL Beott Philips Alderman i. P, Melhone Alderman A. M'Elhone John Miller WH Kelly

Cycling and Motoring Race Changes Due to Handicaps

In Victoria Park Raceway Ireland the 100 guinea motor car event was postponed from September 30 under J F Smirk who will oversee the handicap system. A speed declaration may be eliminated, and cars will be handicapped by weight. The distance is expected to be reduced to about five miles.

Hemdlean Victoria Park Racsomrye Irland Mtr J.F Smirk Maeconditinne

Athletics East Sydney Ava Club Handicap at Willicks Ground

The East Sydney Ava Club will run a handicap meeting at Willicks Ground Temps next Saturday the 24th instant. Post entries will be accepted.

East Sydney Ava Club Willicks Ground Temps

Fine rifle shooting at Adelaide King’s Match heats up

The South Australian Rifle Association meeting in Adelaide on Tuesday featured fine weather and strong shooting. Leading marksmen included J dearis of Victoria scoring 108, J Dowrie of Queensland 102, A Grant of Victoria 103, and C Chamberlain of Victoria 108, with other top shooters from New South Wales, Tasmania, and South Australia posting scores around the high hundreds and advancing to later stages.

South Australian Rifle Association Adelaide J, Dearis Victoria J. Dowrie Queensland A. Grant C. Chamberlain Stanton N.S.W Giles Liewiehat Rickwood Motion Bret Place Addison J. TF. Bull Taamley Bridge Brose C. Ritter Williams Adslaide C Matthews Long J. Halliday A. Hailigan Anderson Victoria

Ice Carnival Returns At Glaciarium Presented By Mr Duntar Poole

Another ice carnival is announced for tomorrow evening at the Glaciarium opposite the Rul way Suation. Spectacular features from the last carnival will be repeated with a strict participation rule for skaters. The enclosure will host a promenade of costumes, groupings, waltzes, and skating exhibits. Box plan available at the entrance.

Duntar Poole Etperis

Thorn Wins Featherweight Title Fight in Australia

Frank Thorn of Wear Australes defeats sid Sullivan of Sydney in a 20 round featherweight title bout at the Gaiety Club Jam wight. Thorn led on points, Sullivan fought back, but officials declared the match a draw after 10 rounds, with crowd tension and hard exchanges noted throughout the contest.

Frank Thorn Wear Australes Sid Sullivan Sydney Australia Thorn Sullivan mayRae West Harty Ballisas Maliea Roteres Yosulind Thora Tim Bony Soma Slitaegh Sullivan West Australia Polata Conroy Majdmelli

Cricket district clubs and junior players join reform plan

At a NSW cricket association meeting officials argued junior players should be considered for promotion to senior grades. The plan envisions a pathway via grades and trials, with a December deadline for juniors to re-enter after a trial period and potential return to junior play if not selected for senior clubs.

Inata Cricket Association S'ronsini Jan Fatinn Benent Mareen Anny Senetary Nsw Erval Noth Wan Etus Piespim eliRer Eaton Hervey Chad Baye Ronerary Abd Perhige Maleh Jala Ducemiveri Cautiouing Aft Momatues Acamea Mrr. Harver Dlec Talon Mir Havery

Ranks of Labor Hold Multiple Union Meetings

A Tuesday schedule at the Burchers Union Trades Hall outlines plans to send secretary T Purse to Aberdeen for annual yields and to Sydney for a conference on SPU clauses. Separately the American Society of Engineers discussed wage hikes and an Industrial Court submission amid railway commission refusals. Eight Hours Committee prepared Eight Hours Day parades, while Woollen Pursuivers and Draymen also held meetings on carters and wages.

Burchers’ Union Bydmey Trades Fuir Woulag T. Varney Tbs Ir Aberdeen Ameigeme 4 Society of Eneincem Sydney Hs Tries and Draymen's Union

NRA annual meeting at Randwick Range begins October 3

The National Rifle Association announces its annual meeting at Randwick Range starting October 3, running through October 13. Commonwealth Military Forces members in New South Wales must compete in authorized uniform. Major J. C. Hawker and several captains and lieutenants are appointed as stall officers. Elite drill will pause during the meeting and Randwick Range is reserved for exclusive use. The principal medical officer will oversee medical and hospital arrangements for the event.

National Rifle Association Randwick Range New South Wales J. C. Hawker R. C. Totman H. Brand Smith J. EF. Coyle HG. Reid TJ. Lynch Colona GL. Lee Hawker Randwick

Log-Chopping Contest At Pymble Sports Club

Saturday afternoon at Pymble the log-chopping contest is staged under the A A challenge. MeL. JL Mitolowk of Pymble and MrT. Poster of Morvaby compete for a stake. Mitolowk carries an unbeaten record in previous matches. The log will be 1m inches long.

Pymble A.A Challange Mel. JL Mitolowk Shelle Tee Mrt. Poster Morvaby Amplces Pimbie Sports Club

Bishop Camidge ordains at St Johns and opens Hayllah church

Hila Lordship conducted a brief visit to Mudgee parish. He ordained Mr S C Benson at St Johns on Saturday, confirmed attenders on Sunday morning and preached in the evening. On Monday a new church and burial ground at Hayllah were consecrated, erected as a memorial by Mr Hunter White. Benson is licensed as curate at Mudgee under Archdeacon Dunstan.

Baptist Congress Officers Elected at Sydney Session

The Australian Baptist Congress opened in Sydney on a Tuesday afternoon and elected officers. President Hy Privately leads NSW Union. vice presidents include W G Stephens Victoria and C Peltier Queensland. treasurer W Ar Hill Burwood. musical director Mr J A Smeadishselil. Secretaries include Rev A Meter and Rev A Metiers.

Piret Australian Baptist Congres Sydney Presidimat Hy Privatly New Soul Wales’ Union Lon W. G. Stephens Oraescent Victorian Talon WB. Smith Queensland Asmetation C. Peltier Tasmanian Union Siow Sealch South Australia Roy J.J. Nova Rew Fewland Misa C.K. Brown West Aws Zalme Pater Memning Baptist Union of A. Meter A. Metiers Within, MA Vic H- Billot Quewmaland

Temora Show Highlights Livestock Light Horses Merino Sheep

Wet weather dampened Temora Agricultural Show but a fine display featured draught and light horses and Merino sheep. Fisher's Royal Chief won a premium for drama chest rewards while David Wolfs Bilato son of Bill at Portland took a ribbon for best station work. Sheep and Shorthorn cattle competition drew interest alongside agricultural implements poultry produce and fancy work. The alliance was good.

Temora Fisher Royal Frei David Wolf Biliaito Bill Portland Kees

Questions to the Legislative Assembly on schedule revisions

Not in the schedule the Presaier is to be seized this evening by Mr Nieleen. Three questions address omitted industries in the Todissified Diegates Act and provisions for the millly 200 cop and candle industry engine drivers and unattached workers.

Nieleen

Fleets Visit to Australia Captures Global Attention

The report describes American and allied fleets visiting Sydney amid grand ceremonies. Crowds of up to 250,000 gathered to watch ships, flags, and naval displays. Officials emphasized unity in defense as tensions rise with rival powers.

Thrice kidnapped a French reformer woman member

Mile Marie, daughter of speared, recounts her four kidnappings ending in Geneva. She describes coercion by men, an attempt to flag her as a reformer, and a forced transfer through Paris, with the plan to abduct her to a home in the name of religious mission. She names Barooneen Perart and General Busset in the account.

Marie Tarot Daugster Hsae Ken Bocomite Barooeen Perart General Busset Laken

Romance of the Mail and early Australian postal crime

A historical account discussed before the Australian Historical Society covers the development of the postal service in early New South Wales. It notes Governor Brisbane 1825 action establishing regular post offices, discusses mail thefts by highwaymen and robberies rising by 1889, and describes police clues from stolen contents using printed forms.

Second Wales Australias Wistorical Society Jame Dalgarbo Terabaue Alberto Hushraseera Yas Gost Rtmmof Pontimaaler Ilijor ChrinUe Winck G.F O Presa Aley

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