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  2. SPORTING.

    Rosehill will be the metropolitan tryst for racegoers this afternoon; Victorian sportsmen assemble at Aspendale Park; and the meeting of the Ipswich Turf Club provides an outing ...

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  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,249 words
  4. ROUND-THE-WORLD MOTOR TRIP.

    According to the "Autocar" (Eng.), the proposed motor car run from New York to Paris is attracting more attention in America than in France, where makers do not seem to be altogether in favour of this ...

    Article : 351 words
  5. CLASHING OF RACE MEETINGS.

    Sir,—I feel sure that neither horse nor pony supporters desire the clashing of meetings on Saturdays, and the only course open at present to avoid the grievances complained of by your correspondent, Mr. Davis, is ...

    Article : 272 words
  6. ROSE BAY CLUB.

    The Rose Bay Amateur Swimming Club will hold a 50yds club handicap at Rose Bay Baths to-day. The following handicaps have been declared:—H. Fawl, scr; T. Sinclair, [?]s; M'Michael, 2; F. G. Martin, G. Von ...

    Article : 123 words
  7. MANLY LADIES' CARNIVAL.

    The second annual carnival of the Manly Ladies' Club will be held this afternoon at the gentlemen's baths, Manly. The 50yds State championship will be decided, for which the following ladies have entered: ...

    Article : 76 words
  8. GOLF.

    To-day's fixtures are:- Royal Sydney G.C.—Stroke competition. Concord G.C.—Continuous stroke competition. Marrickville G.C.—Bogey match. ...

    Article : 15 words
  9. MOTOR BOATING.

    Dr. George Read has just had built by Holmes a fast open speed cruiser for harbour practice. This little boat attains a speed of 17 miles an hour, and is 34ft x 6ft, built of [?]in huon pine throughout. A 25-h.p. ...

    Article : 251 words
  10. AUSTRALIAN G.C.

    On Saturday next a teams match will be played. Playing in a four-ball on Thursday with Dr. Gordon Craig and G. L. Martin, O. H. O'Brien and D. G. Sout[?] both lowered the record of the course from 77 ...

    Article : 121 words
  11. EAST SYDNEY CLUB.

    Handicaps for the East Sydney Club's 100yds race, to be held at Rushcutter Bay Baths this afternoon, are:—A. Wickham, H. Baker, scr; A. Barry, Hunt, R. Healy, 5s; H. A. Mitchell, 6s; J. Cantor, R. Cohen, ...

    Article : 112 words
  12. CRICKET.

    To-day's grade matches are:- First Grade. Middle Harbour v Balmain, Sydney Cricket Gronnd. Umpires, Messrs. Caswell and Wallace. ...

    Article : 175 words
  13. BILLIARDS.

    The results of the third round of the billiard tournament held in conjunction with the above institution was as follows:—P. A. James (rec. 20) defaated W. Mansell (rec. 35) by 33, G. Lumby (rec. 60) defeated ...

    Article : 76 words
  14. UNIFICATION.

    Mr. J. C. Watson stated yesterday that he agreed with Mr. Reid that unification was not in the sphere of practical politics and that there was no likelihood of a step in this ...

    Article : 506 words
  15. COUNTRY NEWS.

    In consequence of the repeated representation made by Clifton residents, backed up by the Bulli Shire Council, the Railway Commissioners have now made a start with ...

    Article : 73 words
  16. THE COAL COURT.

    The Royal Commisson appointed to arbitrate on mattera in dispute between the miners and colliery prop[?]etors on the northern coalfields resumed its sitting at 9.30 this ...

    Article : 562 words
  17. FAST SPEEDS AT BROOKLANDS.

    Driving the Napier racing car which won the [?]aillon Hill climb, F. Newton last month made his attempt to establish a long-distance record for the 90 h.p. class at Brooklands. The run was over ten laps—about ...

    Article : 103 words
  18. ANGLING.

    Several members of the New South Wales Rod-fishers' Society who have been away for the summer vacation have returned to Sydney. Good sport in Tasmania was experienced by Messrs. Hall and Harris. Mr. J. E. ...

    Article : 1,111 words
  19. BOWLS.

    Owing to the municipal elections taking place to-day, and the fact that many bowlers are largely interested in this work, it has been decided to postpone the next round of the pennant and "B" ...

    Article : 142 words
  20. GOULBURN FIRE BRIGADE.

    The captain of the fire brigade has received a letter from a member of the board stating that nothing can be done with regard to rescinding the rule to which objection has ...

    Article : 78 words
  21. ENGLAND v VICTORIA.

    The selection committee of the Victorian Cricket Association to-day decided to substitute G. R. Woodford for T. Hastings as wicketkeeper for the match England v Victoria, commencing to-morrow. ...

    Article : 35 words
  22. MUNICIPAL.

    The Mayor's annual report, read at last night's meeting[?] congratulated the council and ratepayers on the satisfactory state of the finances. The general account began the ...

    Article : 145 words
  23. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    Eastern Suburbs Club.—Run to Long Bay. Northern Suburbs Club.—Impromptu run. Redfern Club.—Open run. Newtown Club.—Run to Brighton-le-Sands. ...

    Article : 109 words
  24. ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS.

    The following draw has been made for the semi-final round of the pennant and "B" competitions, to be played on Saturday next:- Pennant. ...

    Article : 85 words
  25. SAILING.

    The yacht race to-day will be under the auspices of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron for a cup presented by Dr. MacCormick conditionally on its being won three times by the same yacht. ...

    Article : 149 words
  26. SYDNEY BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Sydney Bicycle Club will hold a carnival this afternoon on the Sports Ground, Moore Park. The first event will be run at 2 o'clock. The principal race will be the club chimpionship, which carries the ...

    Article : 70 words
  27. THE CHURCHES.

    Charles Smith, the member of the Mittagong rifle team, who was injured through jumping from the coach on Monday evening, did not regain consciousness, and died on Tuesday ...

    Article : 784 words
  28. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Redfern Bicycle Club will hold a half-mile handicap at the Cyclists' Union carnival, to be decided at the Sports Ground on February 8. The five miles road race which the club had down for decision on ...

    Article : 62 words
  29. ASHFIELD CLUB'S ROAD RACE.

    Following are the handicaps for the Ashfield Bicycle Club's five miles road race, to be decided to-day over the Liverpool-road, starting at 4 p.m.:—W. Morling, L.O.S. Burr, R. Hird, P. J. Hird, ser; F. O. Powys, ...

    Article : 111 words
  30. SYDNEY CLUB.

    Entries and handicaps for the Sydney Club's 18-footers handicap this afternoon are as follows:—Australian (Chris. Webb) and Elleen (W. Read), scr work, scr lead; Zena (W. J. Holmes), ½m, scr; Crescent ...

    Article : 127 words
  31. PARRAMATTA BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Parramatta Cycling Club will decide a five miles road race this afternoon over the Rydalmere course. The start will take place from Main's Hotel, Pennant-street. Following are the handicaps allotted: ...

    Article : 80 words
  32. SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    Over the Fort Denision-Watson's Bay pil[?]light course the Sydney Dingy Club will, this afternoon, bring off its 10-footers championship. Entries and skippers are:—Weka (P. Harry), N.S.W. (T. Kell), Planet (L. ...

    Article : 87 words
  33. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR FEBRUARY.

    Mr. H. A. Lenchan, Government Astronomer, furnishes the following memoranda for the current month:- Mercury.—Conjunction with the Moon on the 3rd, ...

    Article : 624 words
  34. PETER BOWLING CALLED ON TO RESIGN.

    Several district mining lodges passed resolutions calling upon Peter Bowling to resign the position of president of the Colliery Employees' Federation. ...

    Article : 37 words
  35. CAMPSIE BICYCLE CLUB.

    The following are the results of the Campsie Bicycle Club's track races held at the Canterbury racecourse on Anniversary Day:- One Mile Handicap.—First [?]eat: R. W. Frazer, ...

    Article : 125 words
  36. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    Metropolitan sporting folk will assemble at Rosehill this afternoon to assist at the February meeting, for which an interesting programme has been drafted, and good sport is ...

    Article : 516 words
  37. SYDNEY AMATEUR CLUB.

    Another championship race set down for decision this afternoon is that of the Sydney Amateur Club, which carries with it the right to hold the late Mr. T. H. Ke[?]ly's cup for the ensuing year. The race will be ...

    Article : 201 words
  38. THE TARIFF.

    Slightly better progress was made in the Senate with the tariff to-day. When the House met in the morning, Senator Neild asked the Vice-President of the Executived ...

    Article : 584 words
  39. THE MOTOR CAR IN WAR.

    In view of the fact that the Automobile Club of Australia has decided to form a mot[?]r military corps, it may interest local enthusiasts to learn that France has just completed a war motor, which is to be sent at ...

    Article : 314 words
  40. PORT JACKSON SAILING SKIFF CLUB.

    The starts for the handicap by the Port Jackson Sailing Skiff Club this afternoon, over the usual course, are as follow:—Truant (C. A. M. Fisher), scr; Una (T. Prout), 1[?]m; Idea (L. O'Toole), 1[?]m; ...

    Article : 81 words
  41. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    On Thursday evening a meeting of the parishioners of St. John's Church, Parramatta, was held for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken to celebrate in some ...

    Article : 80 words
  42. BOTANY FISHERMEN'S RACE.

    The Botany fishermen's race, to be sailed around the Botany course, will start from the Botany pier at 3 p.m. to-day. Ordinary working gear is to be used. The following handicaps have been declared, subject ...

    Article : 93 words
  43. HOMOEOPATHIC HOSPITAL.

    The annual meeting of contributors of the above hospital was held at Vickery's-chambers, on Friday, the president, Mr. Justice Pring, presided. The adoption of the annual report and statement of ...

    Article : 265 words
  44. ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MOTORING.

    The Scottish Automobile Club intimate that June 15 to 19 has been fixed as the date of its reliability trial this year. The British War Office has purchased the ...

    Article : 95 words
  45. ST. GEORGE CLUB.

    A race for 14-footers (novice skippers) will be sailed under the auspices of the above club round the Towra Piles course this afternoon. The following are the handicaps and skippers:—Esperanza (R. ...

    Article : 80 words
  46. ROWING.

    It has been decided not to allow ex-members of rowing clubs to compete for the double scull race for residents of the western suburbs at the L.R.C. regatta on the 8th prox. The following crews have been ...

    Article : 173 words
  47. AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA.

    At a meeting of the Automobile Club of Australia held on Thursday, at the rooms in Elizabeth-street, the tours committee announced that details of the sealed handicap, to be held shortly by the club, would ...

    Article : 116 words
  48. HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND.

    The meeting of the directors of the above fund was held at the office on January 28. Mr. Denison S. K. Miller presided. The resignation of Mrs. R. A. Peach, owing to her ...

    Article : 243 words
  49. NEW CARS.

    The Motor Garage of Sydney has just landed a number of new pattern 24-h.p. F.[?].A.T. cars. One of these is to the order of Mr. P. H. Morton. It is fitted with landaulette body, finished, in royal blue, ...

    Article : 169 words
  50. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings in connection with the V.A.T.C. Autumn Meeting have been made:- Futurity Stakes.—Kirkmaiden, Blind Harry, ...

    Article : 45 words
  51. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 164 words
  52. SWIMMING.

    The Redfern Club's annual carnival was held on Wednesday night at the Coogee Aquarium Baths. There was a large attendance. The officials were:—Starter, Mr. G. S. Marks; timekeeper, Mr. T. C. Roberts; ...

    Article : 345 words
  53. RACING IN VICTORIA.

    Two more interesting meetings were carried out at the Melbourne Saucer Track during the past week, the most successful riders being A. J. Clark, Pye, and MacFarland, a trio that have had the benefit of ...

    Article : 122 words
  54. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 31 words
  55. COOTAMUNDRA TURF CLUB.

    Subjoined are the entries for the principal events of the Cootamundra Turf Club's annual races, to be held on the 12th and 13th inst.:- Cootamundra Cup, 9f.—Lazy John, Sir Grafton, ...

    Article : 77 words
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