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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
16
A fragment notes that late sporting coverage appears elsewhere in the edition, indicating readers should turn to page five for additional game or event results and notes.
A large unnamed barque struck a reef at Fosters Inland near Cape Portland Bank's Scratt and sank at 10 o'clock abroad. Residents witnessed from shore as boats were not launched in the sudden disaster amid rough weather and a gale. Cape Portland north eastern Tasmania is noted with nearby Foster Island and Swan Island lighthouse.
Mr Mauger Postmaster General says no current intention to call tenders now for wireless telegraphy in Australia. Tenders for wireless stations in Victoria Tasmania and Bass Strait Islands due December 3. May reconsider if tender results permit.
Sir William Lyne, Federal Treasurer, says Australia may accept the British Government offer to coin silver at cost. No decision yet on design or denominations.
A thief entered St. Marks Rectory at Darling Point on Friday evening and stole a portmant eau, a cassock with trimmings, a Bible, toilet requisites, and other items valued at about £20. The burglar is believed to have entered through a front door left ajar while inmates were elsewhere, then went to the Archdeacon Flower’s study.
Sunday program at the Town Hall Sydney features organist Richard H Kay presiding. The recital includes Mendelssohn sonata Westenholme Handel piece Gounod O Divine Redeemer and a March Triumphal by Sydney composer G C Hellemann.
Alexander Hunt aged 67, a labourer at Slesees Morrison and Sinclair's Balmain, was struck by an iron girder this morning and knocked down. He sustained a severe head injury and was admitted in a semi conscious state to Balmain Cottage Hospital by Dr Shirlow.
The Eastern set sail from Sydney this morning bound for Manila, China, and Japan via Queensland ports Port Darwin and Timor. On board are passenger and cargo lists, including 19 boxes of gold valued at £16,800 and 40 Chinese passengers.
At the fortnightly Goulburn Political Labor League meeting three Senate candidates were planned for selection in the Labor Interest. A lively debate criticized recent appointments, the Mayor resigned as league president, Alderman Williamson and Secretary Stein also stepped down, with Stein urged to reconsider.
The Wakool departed Adelaide this morning on the voyage from Sydney via ports to London. A boy named Carl Douglas, nine, from North Sydney, was injured when his hand was caught in cogwheels while crossing a punt at the Spit on Friday afternoon, suffering severe lacerations. An upcoming recital at the YMCA Hall features Miss Annie Perry and the Australian contralto Kathleen Dorahy, with concerts manager J Edward Sykes arranging performances including Deuza’s Nerone.
On the Parramatta River between R Shaw of Leichhardt and A Haydon of Balmale the two mile course from Mortake to Searle's Monument saw Shaw win by about two lengths. Umpire W Beach on the steamer Kookaburra watched a brisk contest with betting even money at start. No official time recorded. crowd moderate but enthusiastic.
Hyman led the field in a keen finish winning the tramway handicap by a neck after the favorite faded. The Climax and Highwood followed, with Mantonia among the other starters. Betting favored Legation and Svalin with several longshots. Time noted around 1 minute 16 seconds for the trip.
In Brisbane racing a Trial Handicap event lists Lady Smith at 6 stone and 101b, Boomer and Prince Rupert notable contenders in the Flying Handicap with 49 sovs over 6 furlongs. Tattersall's Handicap shows Bold Boy and ForSure among the top horses. Greywings and Dexter also feature. Messenger wins by half a length in a tight finish. Time reported as 1 minute 5 and 1/5 seconds.
The State Budget debate will be resumed on Wednesday next with no other Government business proceeding until disposed of.
At the room of the Northern NSW Commercial Travellers Association a smoke concert will be held this evening. Manufacturers and merchants of Sydney are invited. Speakers include leaders of the NSW Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing, Warehousemen, Employers Federation and Wholesale Grocers associations.
Hawkesbury Racing Club held a large September Meeting at Clarendon with multiple races. Flying Handicap saw Matchmaker lead early but Matt Ross surged to win by a neck, while Rhoebus took the next event and Glade won the Park Stakes. Welcome Trist claimed the Copper Top Handicap, and Malt Rose upset in the High-Weight Handicap, with Lancaster Rose victorious in the Stewards' Mile.
The 17th Strathfield championship began at Union Recreation Club, Strathfeld, with top metropolitan players in attendance as the Professional Musicians Band supplied music. All comers singles and doubles events produced several close results among notable players such as Hicks Mackenzie Kidston Webb Parker Browne Johnson Royle Sly Mackenzie Rose Pearson Stacy Cook Garton etc.
Melbourne hosted the interstate schools game this afternoon with Victoria beating New South Wales 6 goals 10 behinds 40 points to 1 goal 2 behinds 8 points.
The Dunlop Inter-club road race premiership final ran on the Homebush to Granville course this afternoon. Annandale led teams with top individual placings including Sheppard Pollock and A Pollock, while Western Suburbs and Enfield also featured strongly. The Peerless Club held a 10 mile race on the same course with H Coleman securing fastest time and J Upham close behind.
Planet won first place at the Sydney Dinget Club regatta, with Ensign second and Estelle third. Middle Harbor Sailing Club finished with Dart skippered by J. Sharp taking first, Kullalia second, and Mat third.
Arrangements are complete for a boxing match between Joe Grimm, an American exponents of the noble art, and George Stirling a heavyweight from Cobar. The contest will be held on October 6 Eight-hours Day at the Stadium Rushcutter's Bay with Mr Hugh D M Intoeh as governing director.
Kiama Range hosted a Challenge trophy musketry contest with Lieutenants KE Ryan of Kiama and Goodsell of Sydney in O Company. Goodsell won by a small margin, besting the field of top scorers in the course.
Madame Ada Crossley arrived with Dr Muscke and Mr Hamilton Earle to a large gathering in Sydney. She discussed her concert plans, including Bach and Elgar works, and recalled past tours with praise for Sir Charles Santley and composers like Grenville Bentock.
The hot winds eased yesterday in Sydney and a steady west-southwest breeze arose near midnight. By morning the wind intensified from 14 to 40 miles per hour. From Friday afternoon to early morning the thermometer fell significantly, marking a sharp cooling.
The well known singer Mme Emily Spada, laid up at the Van denberg Hotel with appendicitis, did not undergo operation and is recovering. Revenue at Sydney yesterday totaled £11,411 including stimulants £1,715 narcotics £1,800 and tobacco excise £1,962.
At Saunder ton Buckinghamshire England a Board of Guardians meeting notes a July week saw nurses resign to marry. A guardian comments the place encourages marriages among staff as the chairman recalls asking job applicants if they were engaged. One nurse received a post then resigned weeks later to wed.
The Northern Advisory Board inspected Tibbereenah and Killarney estates in Narrabri area and heard evidence from about 29 farmers. The board expressed that no better property exists for resumption and closer settlement than Killarney, a 95,000 acre pastoral and agricultural area just outside the town.
Four intruders broke into the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Moore on Woodward Avenue Strathfield by forcing the front door. They stole a small amount of jewellery valued around £10. Mr Ashton MLC attended as a witness to the incident.
The French mail steamer Oceanton arrived from Marseilles via Bombay. Two onboard firemen developed smallpox and were landed at Colombo. With fourteen days not elapsed, the vessel and passengers were quarantined. Sixteen passengers were landed at Fremantle and taken by open boat to Woodman’s Point for a five day quarantine.
A Schools Nature study exhibition will be held at Bathurst on December 3 and 4. The article notes the timing coincides with the Jewish New Year, when many local Jewish business houses close for the holiday. A ship bound for Sydney arrives at Adee Jaide this morning. The death of William Donaldson is announced at Tamworth. At Carrawobity near Forbes, Ruby Lilian Joe and Ernest Nicholla drank dilated bertha containing strychnine. the boy is recovering.
Government railways and tramways officers hosted their annual picnic at Clifton Gardens this afternoon. About 600 staff and friends attended with Commissioners Kirkcalie and Richardson and secretary H M Lachlan present. Toasteresponses, sports, and dancing in the pavilion marked the afternoon.
The Fruit Growers Union of New South Wales met in Royal Chambers City under President B Purser. The report noted drought damage to orchards and challenges with New Zealand fruit certification. Officers elected include John Neil as President and C F Fripp as secretary amid talks on nursery fumigation and legal standards.
Harvest prospects report wheat crops are coming on well across principal centres after recent rains. If further rain mid next month, a strong harvest is expected. Area under cultivation likely similar to last year with a possible small increase. Eulah Creek and Bano Baa crops flourish. Steinwelder Purple Straw Marshall Nos 1 3 and Federation rank best. Manitoba less suited though Red Californian yields eight to nine bags per acre in hills.
The Minister for Works grants £500 for Bellin gro bridge construction. A coal wagon accident buries James Peel, 36, noted as a miser, in Centenary at Curlewls. New South Wales wins the Northos trophy with 23 points, West Australia follows with 22.
The Milk Suppliers Association announced no strike and set a price of Tid per gallon for milk from the 14th instant until further notice after the executive body approved recommendations from major suppliers. President Mr Love led the meeting with wide attendance and officials notified.
Melbourne readers report Sir William Lyne endorses moving the Federal Capital to Sydney until a permanent site is chosen. He calls it desirable to ease irritation within ten years and cautions against hysterical fixation or anti Sydney sentiment.
Mr James Ashton M L C honorary Minister was aboard the steamer Miltiados of the Aberdeen line leaving Sydney this afternoon for Brisbane to recuperate due to a severe cold. Under medical advice he will undertake a brief tour of the Queensland general districts before returning to Sydney within a fortnight to resume parliamentary duties.
Three teenage boys Rawson Stark Stanton Hicks and Cyril Brandon in Dunedin New Zealand aged 16 to 17 dedicated to wireless telegraphy. They established stations four miles apart using improvised gear and small accumulator batteries controlled by a telegra ph sending key. In a trial before telegraph operators messages passed between stations at about one word per minute with smooth operation.
In reply to Senator Pearce's question, Senator Keating the Minister for Home Affairs stated that the government intends to introduce a Bill on the subject of lighthouses. The statement clarifies that no takeover or arrangement with existing lighthouses is planned before legislation is passed.
A Melbourne report says the Federal Government opposes a mint in any single state capital and plans to locate the mint at the Federal Capital. Until the capital is settled, coins may be minted in England with Australia gaining the profits. The British Treasury may aid or accept a federal mint setup.
A fragmentary notice lists a welcome home event for DSS J. and Williamson with greetings to Mr Frarateon and Mr Earle at Sydney Town Hall. It mentions an opening box plan at Piling's next month and an advert header for late classification. The text is garbled and offers few clear details beyond names and a date in October 1936.
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