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  2. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outward: March 19, Li[?]more, ship, 1597 tons, Captain A. Ferguson, for San Francisco, via Newcastle; Mararoa, s;, 2465 tons, Captain E. Phillips, for Auckland; Western Star, schooner, 124 tons, ...

    Article : 351 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Brighton to-day, the first event starting at 2.45 p.m. In addition to the ordinary railway service a special train will leave Redfern station for Rockdale at 1.55 ...

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  4. SYDNEY BICYCLE CLUB.

    At the last committee meeting of the Sydney Bicycle Club Messrs. W. H. Dehn, E. A. Osborn, A. P. Broad, and C. E. Greaves were elected members of the club. Two names were struck off the ...

    Article : 96 words
  5. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    The team who were to represent the Redfern B.C. in the road race against the Balmain B.C. rode over the Botany course on Saturday last, and on the non-appearance of the Balmain team the Redferns ...

    Article : 171 words
  6. A RECORD SCORE.

    The University eleven in a match with Essendon established a record, having compiled the extraordinary score of 1010 runs at a cost of eight wickets. The match was started three ...

    Article : 190 words
  7. THE ABERDEEN LINE.

    The Aberdeen Line steamer Aberdeen, from London, via the Cape, arrived in Hobson's Bay in splendid condition on Saturday evening. Captain A. Robb retains command, and reports that the vessel lett London on February 1. The [?] ...

    Article : 214 words
  8. BRISBANE TATTERSALL'S AUTUMN MEETING.

    Brisbane Tattersall's Autumn Meeting was held at Eagle Farm on Saturday, and was favoured with fine weather. The course was in good order, and the attendance fair, while the fields and the racing were ...

    Article : 264 words
  9. SAILING.

    Eighteen to 20 ft. Handicap.—Another of a long series of good races of the above club was decided on Saturday, when the following boats faced the starter's flag to sail the usual lightship and Shark ...

    Article : 454 words
  10. CRICKET.

    Although there was nothing wanting is regarded the weather on Saturday a great difference is observable between the scoring of the new series of first-grade matches and that which immediately ...

    Article : 992 words
  11. SCHOOLS' PREMIERSHIP.

    King's School and Sydney Grammar School met in above competition on Friday and Saturday, when the game resulted in a win for the Sydney Grammar School, King's School, 141 and 173 (Waddy [?] and [?], Body 52, ...

    Article : 782 words
  12. THE CINTRA IN A STORM.

    Captain J. E. Butcher reports that the A.U.S.N. Company's steamer Cintra left Cooktown at 11 a.m. on the 1[?]th instant, calling at Port Douglas, Cairns, Cleveland Bay, Bowery, Flat Top Island, Keppel Bay, and leaving ...

    Article : 172 words
  13. M'GRATH'S HILL RACES.

    At M'Grath's Hill races to-day there was a large attendance. The results were:- Open Handicap.—Dot, 1; Bill Adams, 2; Lavender, 3. Flying Handicap.—Lavender, 1; Freeda, 2; Pearly ...

    Article : 67 words
  14. THE EMU, FROM THE ISLANDS.

    Captain Oliver reports that the Emu left the Marshall Group at 7.30 a.m. on March 6, passedl Pleasant Island on the 8th at midnight, Sikiana Island at 8 a.m. on the 11th, Santa Ci[?] Island at midnight same date, ...

    Article : 83 words
  15. PORT ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

    The Port Adelaide Racing Club's March meeting was held at Cheltenham Park yesterday afternoon. The weather was perfect and the attendance excellent, while the fields were large and the sport was ...

    Article : 640 words
  16. THE IONE.

    The barque Ione, with a sugar cargo from Mauritius, in command of Captain J. Weir, arrived on Saturday to Messrs. Gibb, Bright and Company, anchored in Neutral Bay. She left Port Louis February 4, and [?]ad S.E. and ...

    Article : 87 words
  17. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following are the weights for the pony and galloway [?] to be held at Rosebery Park to-morrow:- Fifteen Hands Handicap, 4 furlongs.—Shop Boy, S[?] 101b; Jasper, 8s[?] 4lb; Discombe, 8[?] 2lb; Laurette, [?] ...

    Article : 225 words
  18. THE HOLLINWOOD.

    The four-masted barque Hollinwood, in command of Captain Kidd, who was here about three or four years ago, armed on Saturday off Mosman's Bay, from New York, after a tedious passage. The vessel arrived in ...

    Article : 128 words
  19. BILLIARDS.

    Latest files bring information concerning the match between Roberts and Diggle for £500, in which the former conceded a start of 7000 in 24,000, spot barred. On Friday, February 4, particularly ...

    Article : 374 words
  20. SYDNEY AMATEUR SAILING CLUB.

    Under this club's auspiecs two races were sailed on Saturday, one being a class A handicap for club prizes of £5 and £2 respectively, whilst the other was a scratch sweepstake race amongst the raters. ...

    Article : 459 words
  21. ISLAND SHIPPING.

    The schooner Barden arrived at Jal[?]t (Marshall Islands) on February 7. The barque Loongana was working up the Gilbert Group on February 20. ...

    Article : 135 words
  22. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the events to be decided at Lillie Bridge to-night:- Fourteen-two Handicap, 4 furlongs.—Puzzle 10st 12lb; Caloola, 10st [?]lb; Telltale, [?] 10lb; Linnet, 8st 6lb; ...

    Article : 131 words
  23. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    It was beautifully fresh and invigorating at Randwick on Saturday morning, and the going on the new grass truck was in excellent order. Nor[?] E[?]st and Mirella ran about a mile nua a quarter well ...

    Article : 476 words
  24. CHARTERS.

    Buteshire, four-masted barque, Hamburg to Sydney-General. Harfruen, barque, Fredrickstadt to Sydney-Timber Cambrian Chieftain, barque, 1361 tons, Newcastle to San ...

    Article : 57 words
  25. GOOLBURN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The weights for the two leading events in connection with the Goulburn races are:- Goulburn Handicap.—Wyalong, 9st 7lb; Cromaboo, 9st [?]lb; Melody, 8st 10lb; Rapid, 8st 4lb; Linda, 7st [?]lb; ...

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  26. THE SHIP ANDORA ASHORE.

    The ship Andora, on the voyage from Junin to Dun[?] was driven ashore near the entrance to the harbour of the latter port. The Andora, after discharging at Dun[?] proeeds to New York to load for Melbourne or Sydney. ...

    Article : 294 words
  27. ENGLAND v. AUSTRALIA.

    Speaking at a smoking concert held in connection with the Post Office Cricket Club (England) on February 8, the Duke of Norfolk said there seemed to be indications that the great game of cricket was ...

    Article : 358 words
  28. MOREE RACE CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the two principal events in connection with the race club's annual meeting on the 29th and 30th instant:- Tattersall's Handicap, 1 mile.—Fassifern, 9st 9lb; Tucka ...

    Article : 176 words
  29. STEPHENSON v. MITCHELL.

    When the last mail left England Mitchell had slightly the better of his match for £200 with Stephenson. The match was 18,000 up on even terms, spot barred, and the game was last called—Mitchell ...

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  30. MENTONE RACES.

    The races held at Mentone yesterday were favoured with delightful weather, and were well attended. The results are as follow:- Trial Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Mr. Wren's Mar[?]in, 6st 9lb ...

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  31. SWIMMING.

    The first annual carnival of the Mosman Swimming and Life-saving Society was held on Saturday at the Municipal Baths, Balmoral Beach. The following are the results: ...

    Article : 355 words
  32. CYCLING.

    On Saturday afternoon the heats of the second and third class handicap were decided on the Agricultural Ground. The final of this event will be run off on the first day of the league's carnival, ...

    Article : 995 words
  33. NORTH SYDNEY SAILING CLUB.

    Another handicap for the larger boats of this club was sailed on Saturday over a course from Berry's Bay round Lightship, Shark Island, and back to starting line. The following boats entered. ...

    Article : 157 words
  34. THE SCOTTISH MOOR[?].—AN APPRENTICE KILLED.

    A somewhat eventful voyage was finished on Saturday by the ship Scottish Moors, from Hamburg. On February 22 an apprentice named Alan Duncan Graham, [?] second voyage at s[?] fell from the mizzen top gallant [?] ...

    Article : 184 words
  35. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    The Warwick Farm Racing Club for its Match meeting on Saturday was favoured with fine and cool weather and a large attendance. In the Stewards' Mile the Victorian mare ...

    Article : 1,798 words
  36. SYDNEY CANOE CLUB.

    This club had a general handicap for canoes and canoe yawls for Saturday, the coursed fixed being from Orient buoy round Shark Island, Orient buoy, Fort Denison, and back to starting line. The entries ...

    Article : 235 words
  37. LAWN TENNIS.

    A Gentleman's Double Handicap on the American system was commenced on the grass courts of the above club on the 12th instant, and concluded on saturday last with the following remits: ...

    Article : 95 words
  38. SECOND GRADE.

    This match was to have been played on Wentworth Park oral, but as the ground was taken up by teams representing Glenwood and Double Bay the game could not be gone on with. The matter will be referred to the Cricket ...

    Article : 681 words
  39. JAPAN AS A SEAFARING NATION.

    Half a century ago Japan was but an in[?] nation as a seaf[?]ring one. Since intercourse with foreign countries opened, however, the Japanese have extended navigation with a surprising rapidity. At present ...

    Article : 116 words
  40. YACHTING.

    A rating race open to all yachts of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club, for prizes valued at seven guineas and three guineas, being first and second respectively, presented to the club by Mr. A. A. ...

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  41. EASTERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    The Eastern Suburbs Club held the second event in the competition for the silver cup presented to the club by Mr. J. Bills, one of the vice-presidents. The distance was 100 yards. The winner of the ...

    Article : 140 words
  42. INSURANCES ON VESSELS.

    The following special rates are advised from L[?] The rate on Glenfinlas has advanced to 80 guineas, [?] on the Ravenserag to [?] guineas on the Calli[?]hoe, [?] sailed from Port Augusta October 6 for An[?] [?] ...

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  43. THE 22-FOOTER IREX.

    This well-known flyer has had two changes of ownership recently. On Thursday Mr. T. M. Kemmis became the owner, and on Friday he disposed of her to Mr. N. Johnson, for whom she was originally ...

    Article : 44 words
  44. STEAMERS EXPECTED.

    Aberdeen, Aberdeen line, from London February [?] Airlie, E. and A., from Japan, via Hongkong, March [?] Aorangi, C. and A., from Vancouver.March 12. Aread[?] P. and O., from London February 25. ...

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  45. THE BALMAIN CLUB.

    On Saturday afternoon the Balmain Swimming Club brought off some successful handicaps, with the following results:- One Lap Handicap.—First heat: N. Buddie, 6 seconds, ...

    Article : 194 words
  46. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The second day of the annual reunion of the Newcastle Jockey Club was successfully held yesterday. There was an attendance of about 3000 persons, and some excellent racing was witnessed. ...

    Article : 890 words
  47. ROWING.

    St. Ignatius' College Rowing Club regatta was held last Saturday afternoon on Lane Cove River. The tide was a fast flood, the wind in favour of the crews, and the water smooth; so everything was just to the ...

    Article : 1,439 words
  48. RANDWICK AND COOGEE CLUB.

    The committee recently decided to present "honours" certificates to all members who could cover 440 yards in eight minutes or under, and at the first tests a dozen swimmers essayed the attempt, ...

    Article : 67 words
  49. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the latest stock movements:- 7105 [?]es, Gunderbooka to Boggabri, Fox Brothers owners; 3500 mixed sheep, Bourke to Gunne[?] C. R. J. War[?]oll owner. ...

    Article : 53 words
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