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  2. GOLF.

    Beautiful weather prevailed yesterday for the first round of the match play in the professional golf championship of New South Wales at the Kensington links. Play was ...

    Article : 1,557 words
  3. THE TURF.

    Negotiations by Mr. Percy Miller for the purchase of the English thoroughbred Baralong have been completed, and in due course the fashionably bred and well-performed son ...

    Article : 1,839 words
  4. NEW QUARTERS OF THE BLINDED SOLDIERS' CAFE. HEADMASTER OF CRANBROOK SCHOOK.

    AT THE TABLE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT; MRS. A. WINN, MR. G. HILLS, MRS. ARTHUR RUTTER, SQUADRON-LEADER KINGSFORD SMITH, (STANDING), MRS. KINGSFORD SMITH, MISS KINGSFORD SMITH. TO BE PR0ESENTED TO THE SCHOOL BY SIR SAMUEL HORDERN AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CRANBROOK PARENTS AND FRIENDS' ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 77 words
  5. LATEST ADDITION TO THE BURNSIDE HOMES, NEAR PARRAMATTA.

    THE RITCHIE HOME, OFFICIALLY OPENED YESTERDAY. THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR PERFORMING THE CEREMONY. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 19 words
  6. FORERUNNER OF MODERN AIRCRAFT—A MACHINE DESIGNED 85 YEARS AGO.

    The "Herald" has always championed the cause of aviation, and at the time the above woodcut was originally published expressed confidence in a leading article that aviation would triumph and man be "lord of he air." References to this remarkable illustration and to the early predictions of the "Herald" were made by Captain Watson at n meeting of the Royal Aust-ralian Historical Society last night. The description appended to the diagram of tho steam machine is as follows:—A, the main frame or wings composed bf the longitudinal pieces and the bow-like frames across thom; B, upright posts or standards, supporting various points in the frame; C, a longitudinal piece, which forms the outer boundary of the space required for the vanes or propellers; D, the vanes or propellers; E, the tail, turning on a joint at F; G, tho car containing tho steam engino; H, the rudder. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 167 words
  7. BOWLS.

    The pennant committee of the New south wales Bowling Association will present the following recomnendations at the meeting; of the council tomorrow evening, as the association's programme for the balance ...

    Article : 252 words
  8. N.N.W. DISTRICT MEETING.

    For the North and North western Districts Racing, Assiciation meeting, to be held at Armidale on December 6 and 6, the following weights have been decalred: ...

    Article : 295 words
  9. GREYHOUND RACING.

    The Greyhound Coursing Association's mid-week programme with the mechanical hare at Epping Racecourse will comprise 12 events. Trials will be held prior to the first mee, which is timed to start at ...

    Article : 44 words
  10. MENANGLE PARK RACES.

    The Menangle Park Racing Club held a meeting yesterday in fime weather RESULTS:- Maiden Welter Handicap of £52/10/ Of.—First ...

    Article : 799 words
  11. TRAINING AT RANDWICK.

    Several smart times were registered at Randwick yesterday morning, when trainers had the use of the rourse proper for specials. Flags were out about 80 feet from the rails. The ...

    Article : 472 words
  12. HOSE BAY v CITY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words
  13. AUSTRASIAN COURSING CLUB.

    Following is the draw for the Australasian Coursing Club's meeting at Mascol on Saturday night:- Encourge stakes. 21.—First heat;l Tristan, Alf Dickens, Merinda, Lates Rival, Prince Christo, Zarona. ...

    Article : 169 words
  14. LAWN TENNIS.

    The draw for the Sydnenham-Bankstown Tennis Association tournament to-night is:- 7.30; Tinkler v winner Hitchens v Mcpherson; Miss Sloan v Miss Nelson; Chrystal and Chryktal v Matthews ...

    Article : 72 words
  15. ROSEBERY R.C.

    Weights for the meeting at Kensington on Saturday, December 8:- Hotebery Cup of £1000, 6½l (no penalties).—Luck's All 9; Pugnacious, 8-12; Janitor, 8-12; Dal Eaton, ...

    Article : 345 words
  16. SWIMMING.

    The New Zealand Amatear Swimming Association [?] derided to cancel arrangements made with Australia for a tour of the Dominion by John Welssmuller. This decision is due to the Australian Union's inability to ...

    Article : 53 words
  17. HAY JOCKEY CLUB.

    Hay Jockey Club a Spring Meeting opened to-day The weather was fine, and the courte was in excellent order. Flying Handican. 6f—Mr. J. Curphy's Cletre, by ...

    Article : 363 words
  18. SAILING.

    Handicaps declared for the Greenwich 12ft Flying Squadron's race on Saturday are:—Aramac (A. McBurney), 12m; Valda (L. Gardiner), Andrey (N. Brooks), Swalstika (C. McDonald), 11; Rose Marie (L. Rae), ...

    Article : 80 words
  19. MASCOT CUP MEETING.

    The Australasian Coursing Club ahs arranged a cup meeting for December 13 and 20, at Muscot, Heats of the J. M. Taylor Stakes for 32 approved dogs will be decided on the opening day, with the final on ...

    Article : 100 words
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