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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
3
Sydney Grammar and Girls High schools closed due to potential student travel disruption from tram and railway strike. Principals gave no instructions on when classes would resume as closures extended amid transport uncertainty.
A circulating bulletin claimed telephone lines were cut and interfered with in distant suburbs. A prominent official dismissed the report as unlikely but noted vandalized fuse switches on the outskirts and possible tampering with booster equipment.
The Postmaster General told Sydney to spare postal workers during a delivery halt to avoid further conflict. He noted postal employees faced potential danger and stressed keeping delivery operations running without escalating tensions.
The Olympic marathon ended in a dramatic finish won by Dorando, who struggled with exhaustion after 24 miles. He was helped by officials as Hefferon and Hayes chased close behind, with Welton and others following. Dorando collapsed multiple times near the tape before finally reaching the line, amid intense crowd reaction and royal spectators.
Domande said he felt alright until reaching the stadium when cheering overwhelmed him. he never lost consciousness and believed he would have finished unaided if not for the doctor ordering aid at the finish. A clerk in a New York dry goods store, he is 24. Hayes’s prior best was a fourth in the Boston Marathon.
In Freiberg a 22 year old girl named GroteTwier, daughter of Brand Saxony’s former borgemeester, was executed by guillotine for the murder of her fiancé Poesalor. About two hundred spectators watched as she was led to the execution.
A massive deputation in Hyde Park drew hundreds, with bands and banners, to show backing for a government bill. Churchill as President of the Board of Trade asserted public support, with twelve premiers and named figures including Sir Thomas Whitaker and William Crooks among backers.
General cable news reports President Roosevelt orders the immediate re trial of Standant vil Currwut bee. Aribe Olympic pringe Cocker Gilberts GAmoriaame sets a new outdoor record by clearing VW feet 2 cales. The Cer received President Wahores today at Eewal.
At a Quebec tercentenary event in London Earl Grey hosted a dinner with the Prince of Wales and leading men. Sir Wilfrid Laurier toasted self governing colonies while criticizing Australian mediation in a friendly manner. Lord Dudley spoke for the Commonwealth regretting Mr Augustin's absence and noting the notable company.
London dispatch reports Sultan of Turkey issuing a decree granting a new constitution and summoning a Chamber of Deputies. Army in Macedonia and Bulgarian authorities already announced reforms. Major Nissi Bey leads 1000 rebels into Monastir abducting Marshal Feini Poche without resistance. Censorship ends as political prisoners are freed but public reaction remains muted.
Mr. W P Reeves resigns as High Commissioner for New Zealand in London after accepting the post of Director of Economics and Political Science at London University. In Goulburn, news says Barlow will return from England aboard the RM 8 Orontes due September 14, with routine travel notices and unrelated fragments following.
Australian football brief lists club positions in the senior competition with fixtures. It notes matches involving Wagga and Albury at Albury on September 17 and a New Zealand game for Wagga.
A crowded Cricket Ground witnessed a keen contest between Newtown and Federal with even scores at half and three quarters. Key players included J Hanes, N Cox, Spies, and Hutchison, while Oldtown outpaced Lake later in the day and teams prepared for upcoming matches at Albury and against Malebo.
In Sydney NAW edged Queensland in rugby with a strong showing by J as a key factor. The result highlights NAW’s tactical advantage and rising form in the season ahead.
Wagga defeated Farm by 6 points to 8 on Saturday with Tom Cooney and A Ball scoring Farm tries and Ball adding a penalty. FiField Arnott starred for the winners as Wagga forwards struggled but defended well. Referee Mr BT Moore oversaw a fair match. A Humula v Tarcutta selection and a Toroutta lineup were named for upcoming fixtures.
The Waggs mare Lady Malens led most of the Valley Handicap field of 14 at Moonee Valley but finished just short of victory while her stable mate Scotch Hea placed in the Maiden Plate. Final declarations for the Australian Hurdle Race at Contfield are due, with Rulfo winning at Hay J.C. over Maiden Plate favorite. The Grand Prix de Paris saw North East win by a couple lengths as Mountain Apple withdrew coughing before the race.
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