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  2. SPORTING.

    Pobad[?]a out of the Sydney Cup, and Portway out of the Clampagne Stakes, were the seratchings recorded yesterday in connection [?] the A.J.C. Ar[?]umn Meeting. ...

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  3. THE REFERENDUM.

    Colon[?]l Onslow, M.L.A., addressing a meeting of Rose Bay residents, warned them to exercise care before committing themselves on April 26. "If you vote to increase the powers ...

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  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Constable Clarke, who for the past the hears has been stationed here, left this morning for Capertee. At the showground yesterday Mr. N. Clarke and family were ...

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  5. ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS.

    Dr. Clarke and Alderson, of the Kuring-gai club, defeated Crouch and McClure, of Randwick, in the final of the vice-president's pairs competition. The game was played on the Victoria Park green, and the ...

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  6. YANKO CREEK PICNIC RACE CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Yanko Creek Picnic Race Club took place yesterday on the Morundah racecourse in splendid weather, and in the presence of a record attendance. The special train chartered from ...

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  7. MOTOR NOTES.

    A sign of the times is the way new motor premises are being opened up. Among the latest of the buildings is that of Moulder Bros., of Castlereagh-street. This firm is now awaiting the arrival of new machinery, ...

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  8. SEMI-FINAL OF CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The individual championship of the association has reached the semi-final stage, and the committee has decided that both games are to be played this afternoon, if possible, on the Mosman green. The draw is that ...

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  9. LEATHER v BUILDING TRADES.

    The representatives of the leather trades met those connected with the building trades in a friendly match. The leather-hunters proved too tough for the defenders of bricks and mortar, and beat them by 30 points ...

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  10. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP.

    This afternoon G. B. Bednall, of the Semaphore Club, won the bowling champion of champions against John Hammer by 27 to 19. ...

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  11. ORANGE MUNICIPAL AMALGAMATION.

    The proposal for the amalgamtion of the municipalities of Orange and East Orange has been advanced a further stage. At a meeting a fortnight since the latter council ...

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  12. INTERSTATE MATCHES.

    In connection with the Victorian team that is visiting Sydney at Easter to play in the interstate games, Mr. H. c. Hayward has been appointed to take the place of Mr. R. S. Long, in W. Barr's rink; while ...

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  13. HORSES FOR THE MILITARY.

    The following official statement, relating to the purchase of horses by the Defence Department, was issued by the Minister (Senator Pearce) to-day. The estimates of the ...

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  14. ATHLETICS.

    The following handicapS have been declared for the above club's events for Saturday next at Lyne Park, Rose Bay:- 120 Yards.—Mulligan, 2yds; Leggo, 3½; Wadsworth, ...

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  15. PRIME MINISTER'S LAST MESSAGE.

    To-day the Prime Minister, in referring to the approaching referendum, said: "I believe that the proposals we are submitting are the minimum that will make the present ...

    Article : 70 words
  16. AMUSEMENTS.

    A cablegram from Capetown was received by Mr. Edward Branscombe yesterday announcing that Sousa, the "March King," opened his South African ton, on Wednesday night to an enormous house. Great ...

    Article : 68 words
  17. YOUNG TURF CLUB.

    The Young Turf Club's annual race meeting opened yesterday. The weather was beautifully fine, but a heavy north-westerly wind prevailed. The attendance was large. Results: ...

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  18. DRIVING ACCIDENT.

    When returning from the opening ceremony at Daroobalgie Meatworks, the Major (Alderman Edwards) was thrown out of his sulky through the horse suddenly shying, and ...

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  19. CORONATION MUSIC.

    Mr, Alfred Hill received a cablegram from London yesterday requesting him to send home some of his compositions, which are to be brought forward at home of the Empire functions and other murtal celebrations ...

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  20. THE CHURCHES.

    The Rev. John Calvert, who is leaving for Waverley, was entertained at the Methodist Church and presented with a purse of sovereigns. He was also the recipient of a ...

    Article : 228 words
  21. "CENTRAL CONTROL SUICIDAL."

    The Premier of Western Australia, Mr. Frank Wilson, who is now in Sydney, said in the course of an interview last night that he anticipated an apathetic vote in his State. ...

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  22. ELOCUTIONARY ASSOCIATION.

    The first "open night" this year of the Australasian Elocutionary Association and Australian School of Oratory drew a crowded audience to St. James' Hall last evening, when also the certificates won at the ...

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  23. UNPACED BICYCLE RECORDS.

    The weather was not favourable for unpaced bicycle records last evening, but Percy Mutton, the ex-amateur champion, decided to have a trial, under the auspices of the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen. Mr. B. C[?]ll, ...

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  24. BIRCHGROVE-ROZELLE HARRIERS.

    The above club will hold a series of handicaps on Annandale flats on Saturday. The events are 75 yds, 220yds, 880yds, one mile walk, 16lb hammer, and pole vault. ...

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  25. PEOPLE'S REFORM LEAGUE.

    The People's Reform League of N.S.W. is engaged in active work against the referendum proposals. Meetings have been held at Manly. the Glebe, Strathfield, and at the ...

    Article : 79 words
  26. UNREGISTERED ROAD-RACING.

    A handicap promoted by Mesrs. W. Slattery and H. A. Groves, for the purpose of forming an unattached bicyle club, to be known as the Leichhardt and Petersham Amateur Bicycle Club, h[?]s ...

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  27. BOTANY HARRIERS.

    The Botany Harriers will decide a sports meeting at [?]coralcE Park, Botany, on Saturday afternoon, the events for decision being 120yds, 1 mile, and putting the 16lb shot. First event at 3 p.m. General meeting ...

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  28. BEALE'S MUSICAL MATINEE.

    Another enjoyable musical matinee and afternoon sea was held at Beale's Piano Showrooms on Wednesday, when a number of guests were entertained with a programme to which Mr. and Mrs. Percy bales and ...

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  29. NEW ZEALAND RACING.

    At the Manawatu races the principal event resulted:- Sires' Produce Stakes of 600 [?] 6f.—Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Pie[?]ne. 8st 7lb, 1; Mr. Highden's Bronze, ...

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  30. SWIMMING.

    The following is the result of the point-score for club races up to date. The club has two more handicap races to decide yet, but the point-score trophy will be given to the member who scores the highest ...

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  31. HOSPITALS.

    Mr. J. W. Stewart has collected £30 10s 9d for the Manning River District Hospital. This mount was collected at and around Wingham. ...

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  32. SENATORS AT LAWSON.

    Senators Sir Albert Gould and J. T. Walker [?]ressed a meeting in the Mechanics; Insti[?] at Lawson on Wednesday evening, and had an attentive and appreciative hearing. ...

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  33. ALBURY' RACING CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the principal events of the Cup meeting:- First Hurdle Race, 2m.—Warwidgerce, 12st 3lb; Lady Glen. 11st 3lb; Dollar Bill. 10st 12lb; Cotswool, 10st ...

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  34. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    Several prominent owners were among the early visitors at Rand[?]ck yesterday morning, when all the principal Doncaster and Cup candidates were seen out. Among them were ...

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  35. BLAYNEY MUSICAL COMPETITIONS

    The Blayney musical competitions were opened on Tuesday. The judge, Mr. Frank E. Down, Sydney, remarked on the general excellence of the competitors, Piano, under 12yrs: Miss Midge Brown, 1: Fred H. ...

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  36. MUNICIPAL.

    In respect to what is known as the forgotten loan of £500 Alderman Humphrys proposes a local rate of one farthing in the £ on the unimproved value of land within the ...

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  37. WIRTH BROTHERS' CIRCUS.

    Owing to the tremendous crowd at Wirth Brothers. Cirens last Saturday night, when hundreds were turned away, the management has made seating arrangements for one thousand more in the two-shilling ...

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  38. BOWLS.

    The second match of the three interstate games, New South Wales against Tasmania, was played yesterday on the Balmain green, and was won by New South Wales by the substantial majority of 41 points. This ...

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  39. EASTER CHORAL FESTIVAL.

    The annual choral festival of the Petersham Congregational Church was held last night, when Maunders' "Olivet to Calvary" was rendered by the choir. Mr. Harry Neil took the part of tenor, and Mr. Emil ...

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  40. ST. GEORGE DISTRICT CLUB.

    The above club will hold a 100yds breast-s[?]ke race at Brighton Bathe on Saturday, handicaps for which are as follow:—H. Kermode, scr; N. Burtt, 3s; A. Lee, 10s; T. Rowell, 11s; G. Halligan. C. Mason, N. ...

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  41. CIRCUIT COURTS.

    At the Maitland Circuit Court to-day before Mr. Justice Pring, Frank George, 16, and James Austin, 15, plea[?]ed guilty to breaking, entering and stealing from the shop of John ...

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  42. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The Labour Council of New South Wales has take[?] the question of the alleged shortage of labour into co[?] sideration, and has instructed the secretary (Mr. Ka[?] anagh) to prepare a report. ...

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  43. HAIRDRESSERS' PRICES.

    Sir,—Referring to the various paragnphs appearing in the daily papers on the above matter, will your kindly publish the fact that so far as this State is concerned, no concerted ...

    Article : 313 words
  44. MILK AND ICE CARTERS.

    The Milk and Ice Carters' Union, at its last meeting decided that application be made for a variation of th[?] Milk Industry (Carters, etc.) Wages Board award, so [?] to remove many anomalies that exist, and also for a[?] ...

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  45. BOXING.

    The following is the draw for the second round to take place on Friday night, April 7, at Redford's Stadium. 8st 4lb Division.—H. Wallis v B. Newbury, ...

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  46. CRICKET.

    The second day's play in the above match took place yesterday on the Sydney Cricket Ground. New South Wales declared its innings closed with eight wickets down for [?]00, Rose playing a not out innings for ...

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  47. RALLY AT MARRICKVILLE.

    Addresses were delivered at the Excelsior Hall Marrickville, in opposition to the referendum proposals, Mr. W. A. Pettitt presiding. ...

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  48. PRICE OF A SHAVE.

    The members of the Hair dressers' Union are quite willing to co-operate with the masters in every reasonable way in the matter of raising the present charges for shaves and haircuts. At the last meeting of the ...

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  49. MUNICIPAL POINTS.

    At the last meeting of the Local Government Association a letter was received from the Bath[?]st Council, pointing out that the railway line was crossed by a street, under which gas and water pipes ...

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  50. DISMISSAL OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.

    Some time ago the dismissal or retirement of two of the City Council's employees was brought under the notice of the Municipal Employees' Union, which decided to bring the matter before the City Council. ...

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  51. I.O.O.F. COMPETITION.

    Draw for the fourteenth round:—Burwood v Wm. Gane, St. Luke's Park, [?]urwood, Wildley v Stirling, Smidmore's paddock; Harmon' v Sydney No. 1. Birchgrove Park, Balmain; North Botany v Campsie, ...

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  52. LANE COVE v PICTON.

    A Lane Cove team will visit Picton at Easter to engage in a two days' cricket match with the locals. The team will consist of the following:—P. Johnston, A.A. Johnston, A. H. Dettmann, P.J. Dettmann, G. R. ...

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  53. A NOISY MEETING.

    Rowdiness, which recalled some of the most discreditable scenes at the last Federal election, took place in the South Melbourne Town Hall last night, when a meeting under the ...

    Article : 147 words
  54. MISS PHILLIPS' POSITION.

    Sir.—As i am staying up here, a notice in your yesterday's paper was only pointed out to me late last night, and I must ask you to kindly allow me to make a slight ...

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  55. FOOTBALL.

    The Waterloo District Football Club held a successful meeting at Furlong's Grosvenor Hotel, Waterloo, last Monday evening. It was decided that the club affiliate with the N.S.W. Rugby League, to play in the ...

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  56. NEW SOUTH WALES CHURCH RUGBY UNION.

    A meeting of delegates to the N.S.W. Church Rugby Union was held on the 3rd inst. A resolution was passed that the Church Rugby Union play the "Union" game of 15 men a side, deeming it advisable not to ...

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  57. CABMEN'S UNION.

    At the half-yearly meeting of the Sydney and Suburban Cabmen's Union the following office-bearers were elected:—President, T. Keegan, M.L.A.; vice-president, G. Beal; secretary, J. Fletcher; treasurer, W. Irwin; ...

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  58. IN THE COUNTRY.

    Sir John Quick addressed a public meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday night in opposition to the referendum proposals. The Mayor presided. He contended the ...

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  59. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Following is the result of a shooting, 14 shots each, by the members of the Dubbo Light Horse Club, which took place on the 600yds range:—T. Worthington, 62; Sergeant F. McGregor, 61; Lieutenani J. Heane, [?] ...

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  60. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The combined week-end run of the Bondi Club and the Swift Club is to Narrabeen. Members meet at Lyons' shop, Redfern, at 9.15 a.m. The hon. Secretary of the Bondi Club, N. O'Brien, states that ...

    Article : 352 words
  61. Advertising

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  62. INDUSTRIAL, DISPUTES ACT.

    It has been decided that the new arrangements, under which all informations and complaints under the Industrial Disputes Acts are to be laid or mude at the office of the Industrial Registrar, Queen's-squar[?] ...

    Article : 57 words
  63. VICTORIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    Having reconsidered the case, the Williamstown stewards decided to-day to adhere to their decision in disqualifying the jockey W. Smart on the ground of foul riding in the ...

    Article : 147 words
  64. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    At a meeting of the Parramatta Council on Monday evening, the finance committee recommended that a sewerage rate be struck of three farthings in the pound on the ...

    Article : 69 words
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