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  2. MOTORING.

    The opening meeting for the 1928/9 season was held at the Speedway Royal, Agricultural Ground, on Saturday evening, under unfavourable weather conditions. There was a moderate attendance. ...

    Article : 514 words
  3. N.S.W. TROTTING CLUB.

    Following are the handicaps for the Thousand meeting of the New South Wales Trotting Club:- Approved Handicap, 1½m.—Buller, Mary Lou, Mintonette, Flowing Cold, Silver Giant, Brockway, Hock ...

    Article : 301 words
  4. DEMENTED MOTHER.

    Before dawn on Saturday a tragedy took place in a little weatherboard cottage in Brrce-street. Rozelle. It was the home of Mrs. Martha McNeill, a woman of 34 years. ...

    Article : 745 words
  5. MENTONE MEETING.

    Fine weather and the prospect of seeing several Cup candidates in action attracted a large attendance to the Mentone Racing Club's meeting on Saturday Racegoer[?] are not likely to forget the meeting for ...

    Article : 1,154 words
  6. HAWKESBURY RACES.

    Visitors to Clarendon on Saturday for the spring meeting of the Hawkesbury Rnce Club were impressed with the excellence of the trnck. which despite the dry wenthr. was ...

    Article : 1,524 words
  7. FEDERAL SESSION.

    Having sat all night to pass the Transport Workers' Bill, members of the House of Representatives continued the sitting to-day, in order to complete the business remaining on ...

    Article : 1,077 words
  8. MOTOR ACCIDENTS.

    Six people were injured about 6 p.m. yesterday, when a motor car, driven by John Downey, of Grose-street, Parramatta, crashed into an electric light standard in Liverpool ...

    Article : 128 words
  9. NEW ZEALAND RACING.

    Avondale races were held to-day in wet, boisterous weather. Cup, 1[?]m.—Bisox, h m, [?]yrs by Bosigne—Canary Creeper, 1; Royal Mint, 2; Tekara, 8. Won by a ...

    Article : 59 words
  10. GREYHOUND RACING.

    The Australasian Coursing Club's greyhound racing meeting with live hares was held at Mascot on Saturday in windy weather, with an increased atendance. Favourites were again conspicuous. One eqiuil popular ...

    Article : 355 words
  11. MOTOR CYCLE OVERTURNED.

    When its driver swerved sharply to avoid a collision with a motor car which was turning frotn Watkin-street into King-street, New town, a motor cycle and sidecar, driven by ...

    Article : 107 words
  12. MUDGEE RACES.

    Mudgee P[?]ny and All Heights Club held the Cup meeting to-day. Opening Handicap, 4f.—Lankey Miss, 9-2 (W. Charles), 1; Eastern Joe, 10-5 (Hicks), 2; Ariel ...

    Article : 329 words
  13. MAN KILLED.

    While returning to the city from Wynnu[?] on Saturday night a car overturned. Frederick Willcock. 25, single barman, wiis killed Douglas Allen, 25, single, received injuries to ...

    Article : 40 words
  14. GUSTY WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  15. EPPING MEETING.

    A greyhound racing meeting with live hares was held at Epping on Saturday, with a good attendance. In the Balmain Stake the hare escaped from the track before entering the straight. Richochet won ...

    Article : 427 words
  16. WENTWORTH OVAL.

    The attendance at Wentworth Oval for the fourth night motor cucle race meeting on Saturday was again good, cousidering the weather, the principal interest being centred in the appearance of J. Hollis, the ...

    Article : 792 words
  17. BRISBANE TATTERSALL'S MEETING.

    Tattersall's Club held its September meeting at Asebt this afternoon. Results:- Maiden Handicap.—First division High Yield, 7-6 (Fisher), 1; Bikinir, 8-9 (Betts), 2, Wildrush, 7-12 ...

    Article : 535 words
  18. MR. CHARLTON.

    Regret at the retirement from Federal politics of Mr. Chariton was expressed yesterday by the Loader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives (Mr. Scullin). ...

    Article : 294 words
  19. NIGHT RACING AT EPPING.

    The Greyhound Coursing Association conducted a mechanical hare meeting at Epping racecourse on Saturday night Results:- Lilyfield Stake, 480yds.—Idle Times, 1; Bonnie Jane, ...

    Article : 189 words
  20. LISMORE T.C.

    Lismore Turf Club races were held to-day. There was a good attepdance. Flying [?]dicap, First Division.—Colara Lad, by Sir Lado—Colaru, 9 (Smith), 1; Court Princess, 7-12, ...

    Article : 260 words
  21. MASCOT MECHANICAL HARE.

    At Moscot on Saturday night a mechanical hare [?]xture was promoted by the Australasian Coursing Club. Results:- Encourage Stakes, 2f.—First course: Club Riel, 1; ...

    Article : 184 words
  22. NOT TO BE DIVULGED.

    Judge White, in the District Court to-day, [?]pheld an objection by Inspector Graham to producing police reports in civil cases. Mr. J. R. Cariton, appearing for plaintiff in a ...

    Article : 151 words
  23. ADELAIDE AMATEUR T. C.

    The Amateur Turf Club held a meeting at Cheltenham to-day in boisterous weather, with the horses finishing against a stong wind. There was a large attendance. Details: ...

    Article : 1,078 words
  24. A.L.P.

    Important changes in the control of the Australian Labour party are likely to result in the decision of Mr. M. Charlton. M.P., to resign the Hunter seat. ...

    Article : 143 words
  25. RECORD AT BRISBANE SPEEDWAY.

    At the Brisbane Speedway hist night the Golden Gauntiet was won by harry Mangham after a great race in the final with Hastings and Taylor. He won by half a length from Hastings is 81 4-5s. ...

    Article : 105 words
  26. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB

    The Newcastle Jockey Club held a meeting to-day. Results:- Flylng Handicap ot £100, second house £15 and third horse £2 from the prize, 6f.—Mr. B. Davis' b g ...

    Article : 891 words
  27. PERTH SEASON COMMENCES.

    The dirt track seaton in Perth was opened on Saturday night at the Claremont Speedway, when 15,000 people saw 60 riders taking part in 23 events. They provided many close finishes. ...

    Article : 113 words
  28. LITHGOW MEETING.

    There wns a good attendance at the meeting of the Greyhound Summer Speeding Association with live hares this afternoon. Exile, at odds on, continued his winning sequence by winning the sixth course easily. ...

    Article : 244 words
  29. MALSTER JOLLY CASE.

    Mr. G. Williams (chairman of the Newcastle [?]pendlary stewards) yesterday announced that a man allegtd to have been concerned in the preparation of the mare Malster Jolly ...

    Article : 136 words
  30. WRESTLING.

    Called upon to make light heavyweight limit of 12-7 for the first time this season, Ad Santel, in his championship elimination contest with Mike Yokel at the Stadium on ...

    Article : 189 words
  31. BOY DROWNED.

    After 16 hours' search in Maroubra and Daceyville Constables McIntyre and Lund, of Daceyville, found the body of Ronald James Smith, aged 11 yonrs, in 12 feet of water in a ...

    Article : 176 words
  32. THE SENATE.

    Having sat all day for the purpose of passing the Transport Workers' Bill, which engaged the attention of the House of Representatives all the previous night, the Senate, ...

    Article : 65 words
  33. MASCOT MAIDEN STAKE.

    A Maiden Stake, of eight divisions, and a hurdle race will he decided at Mascot to-night. The first course will start at 8 o'clock, and trials will be held prior to the principal event. ...

    Article : 82 words
  34. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    During the session of the Federal Parliament, which ended yesterday, 139 bills, including a number of great importance, were passed. ...

    Article : 167 words
  35. W.A. HUNT CLUB.

    The West Australian Hunt Club held the annual race meeting on the Belmont Park course to-day in [?]e weather. There was a good attendance Rosults:- Beagle Purse (for hunters), 7[?]f.—Lady Ros[?], by ...

    Article : 394 words
  36. AT THE GAP.

    Late on Saturday night, a man and a woman were diseavered on the eliffs at the Gap at Watson's Bay. It is alleged that they intended to throw themrelves into the sea. The ...

    Article : 114 words
  37. MEETING AT MAITLAND.

    The Louth Park Mechanical Hare Club held its first meeting yesterday. Three sweepstakes were run over a straight course of 440 yards. Results:- Maiden Stakes.—First heat; Lapland, 1; No Spots. 2: ...

    Article : 366 words
  38. DRAWN MATCH IN BRISBANE.

    At the Brisbane Stadium last night Louis Pergantes, 12-5, and Clete Kaufman, 12-6, drew with one fall euch. Kaufman was much the stronger, but the Greek was more agile. Kaufman gained a submission ...

    Article : 63 words
  39. NONAGENARIAN.

    Mrs. Jane Willmott, whose 90th birthday will be celebrated at Booloola, Napier-street, Lindfield, on Widnesday, was horn in Semley, Wilts, and caine to Australia in 1848. With ...

    Article : 156 words
  40. BODY IN HARBOUR.

    Soon after 6 a.m. yesterday Constable McLuughry, of the Water Police, found the body of a man floating in the barbour near the eastern side of Circular Quay. Later in ...

    Article : 56 words
  41. ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

    The steamer Port Hunter, which arrived to-day from New York, has a large quantity of stores for Commande Byrd's expedition to the Antarctic. The stores will be landed at ...

    Article : 37 words
  42. RETAIL MARKET.

    As the general public has not largely availed itself of the facllites provided by opening Paddy's Market on Tuesdays as well as Fridays, the Civic Commissioners have decided to ...

    Article : 80 words
  43. WATER BOARD ACCOMMODATION.

    To provide adequate accommodation for the office staff at the Water Board while plans are being considered for additions to the existing building, it has been decided to [?] ...

    Article : 67 words
  44. VICTORIAN FOOTBALL.

    The replayed semi-final match of the Victorian Foot ball League produced another stirring contest between Collingwood and Mclbourne. It was a hurd, at tim[?] de[?]per[?], game, in which the fortunes v[?]ried through ...

    Article : 79 words
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