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  2. IMPORTED PUMPS.

    A boycott of imported petrol pumps is proposed by the members of the Australasian Society of engineers. Mr D. MacNamara, secretary of the society, ...

    Article : 146 words
  3. UNIVERSITY.

    The following are the results of the examinations for Honours and Distinction held during March:- FACULTY OF ARTS. Classics. ...

    Article : 1,969 words
  4. GREYHOUND RACING.

    The attendance at the Australasian Coursing Club's meeting yesterday was one of the largest ever seen at M[?]. In the nine races decided only two favourites were ...

    Article : 811 words
  5. BOWLS.

    Qualifying round in the country section of the State singles and pairs championships were fixed for City green yesterday morning, in the pairs Hogg and J. B. Hudson, ...

    Article : 979 words
  6. A.J.C. WARWICK FARM.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 418 words
  7. LAWN TENNIS.

    Mr. Barry and Mrs. Lamrock put up a good performance for Northern Suburbs yesterday, in the third round of the women's grade matches, finishing with sets and games even against each of the strong Western ...

    Article : 1,789 words
  8. POLO.

    After giving a superb exhibition of polo, Goulburn ran nut easy winners by 15 goals to 9 against Adelaide "A," in the final of the Melrose Cup, at Birkalla. Earlier in the week, Adelaide had made ...

    Article : 1,610 words
  9. FLOODS IN VICTORIA.

    Almost at the moment when it appeared that serious floods were inevitable in the Gippsland district the rain, which had been falling continuously for three days, censed ...

    Article : 71 words
  10. MAIL OFFICERS.

    Mr. Atlee Hunt, Public Service arbitrator, varied the award relating to mail officers by granting an additional £12 per annum to officers in charge of travelling post-office vans. ...

    Article : 110 words
  11. STANDARDISATION.

    Interest in the radio and electrical exhibition remains unabated, despite the many other counter attractions. The attendance yesterday and last night was remarkably good. ...

    Article : 101 words
  12. SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

    The Rev. Dr. W. R. Poole, president of the World's Sunday Schools' Union, and Sir Edward Sharp, Bart., president of the British section, will visit Australia during May. Theyd ...

    Article : 309 words
  13. ARMIDALE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Armidale and New Englnud Jockey Club's meeting was concluded to-day. Results:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—Mr. P. Callinan's Agility, by [?]i—The Cripple, 7 (O.Thorley), 1; Mr. C. ...

    Article : 504 words
  14. CESSNOCK DRAW.

    Following is the draw for the Cessnock mechanical bare coursing meeting on Saturday afternoon:- Abermain Stake.—Mona Mac, Polly John, Silent joe, Ready Nancy, Determination, Black Ash, Edgar's ...

    Article : 162 words
  15. AERIAL DERBY.

    Several of the interstate aeroplanes, which are to compete in the Aerial Derby, have already reached the aerodrome at Mascot. Others are resting at different aerodromes ...

    Article : 189 words
  16. MASCOT DRAW FOR SATURDAY.

    The draw for tomorrow night at Mascot is:- Eacoureage Stakes, 2f.—First beat; [?] streak, First Mate, Flying Hazel. Dazzle Brindle, Brown Woorayl, Wedding Gift, The Squib. ...

    Article : 211 words
  17. VICE-PRESIDENTS' COMPETITION.

    The pennant committee has made the following draw for the second round of the vice presidents' competition:—Epping v Hunter's Hill (Chatswood). Manly v City (Randwick), Killara v St George (Victoria ...

    Article : 82 words
  18. FORBES J.C.

    The first day's racing of the Forbes Jockey Club's autumn meeting, postpone from yesterday, was held to-day, in the weather. First Maiden Handicap.—Sir Olga, 11-3 (McDonald). ...

    Article : 301 words
  19. SHOPLIFTING.

    "You appear to be an incorrigible thief," remarked Mr. Perry, S.M., to Ethel Maud Preston, aged 23 years, a domestic, when he convicted her of the theft of a frock valued ...

    Article : 86 words
  20. CRICKET.

    The City and Suburban Cricket Associations fixtures for Saturday are:- A.M.P. v Union Bank, at Centennial No. 1; Burroughs, Wellcome v Drummoyne, at Drummoyne; ...

    Article : 106 words
  21. BOWLING SCIENTIFICIALLY STUDIED.

    At the meeting of the American Physical Society of New york, on February 25, Dr. L. W. Taylor, of Oberlin College, told of apparatus that he has developed to study the motion of the ball in a bowling ...

    Article : 130 words
  22. MASCOT MAIDEN STAKE.

    Following is the draw for the Maiden Stake, to be decided on Monday night at Mascot:- First beat: Wraith, Berg, Miss Penola, Nipper, Prince Laddie, May Dawn, Golden Boy, Lucky [?]. ...

    Article : 156 words
  23. OBITUARY.

    Mr. John William Clough, one of the oldest woolbuyers in this State and Queensland, died in Brisbane yesterday, in his 57th year. He left Sydney on Saturday to attend the ...

    Article : 71 words
  24. MOTOR SPORT.

    The team from the Claremont motor-cycle speedway, who leave by the R.M.S. Oronsay, on April 10, to race at the Crystal Palace, London, at the opening meeting on May 12, ...

    Article : 51 words
  25. UNEMPLOYED.

    During the past few weeks an exodus has taken place of unemployed workmen from Queensland into the northern district of this State. They have expressed their ...

    Article : 88 words
  26. YASS PICNIC RACES.

    Yass picnic races took place to-day, but the course was hesvy. There was a large attendance, Canberra being well represented. Racing was delayed through on accident in the Trial Stakes. Alice Warren fell, ...

    Article : 357 words
  27. MOTORING.

    The Sydney Bicycle and Motor Club will decide one of the principal motoring events during the week-end—an oil-night reliance trial on a course across the Blue Mountains and back, Rydal being the most ...

    Article : 165 words
  28. NEWCASTLE COURSING AND SPORTING CLUB.

    Following is the draw for to-morrow, at the Hamilton Speedway:- First Course.—Blue Speck, Harbour Son, Hasty Joe, Shorty, Tarro Lad, Treb, Stockton lad, Tartan Sash. ...

    Article : 168 words
  29. MR. J. F. CORRIGAN.

    Mr J. r. Corrigan, managing director of B. M. Corrigan and Company, Limited, ships chandlers, of Sydney, died yesterday, aged 54 years. He was well known in his early ...

    Article : 87 words
  30. SCOTTISH DELEGATION.d

    About 100 Queensland members of the Scottish delegation, which is about to leave for Great Britain, arrived in Sydney yesterday by the steamer Hobson's Bay from Brisbane, and ...

    Article : 97 words
  31. GOLF.

    The question of having standard scratch scores for the purpose of bringing all players in New South Wales into line for a system of State handicaps has been engaging the attention of the leading officials ...

    Article : 334 words
  32. SYDENHAM-BANKSTOWN TOURNAMENT.

    J. 0. Anderson and Les Baker will be seen in exhibition tennis at the Canterbury Park courts next Monday evening, when each player will partner one of the Sydenham-Bankstown juniors. The final of the ...

    Article : 251 words
  33. ROYAL COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

    At the annual meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute (New South Wales branch), yesterday the following office-bearers were elected: —President, Sir Hugh Denison; acting ...

    Article : 210 words
  34. WESTERN SUBURBS M.C.C.

    A party of about 20 will take part in the Western Suburbs Motor Cycle Club's camping tour to Ulladulla at Easter time. The annual general meeting of the club will be held on Monday evening. The ...

    Article : 117 words
  35. MASCOT MAIDEN STAKE.

    Eight divisions of a Maiden Stake, winners of which qualified for the final on April 3, and trail races were decided at Mascot last night. Results: ...

    Article : 183 words
  36. FATHER AND SON MOVEMENT.

    A year of encouraging progress was reported at the first annual meeting of the Father and Son Welfare Movement, held at the Education Building yesterday. The three ...

    Article : 112 words
  37. EPSOM R.C.

    Following are the acceptances for Saturday:- Trail [?] Race, 2m.—[?] Bounty, 9-12; Royal Sport. 9-12; Prudent, 9-12; Victoria, 9-10; Sister [?] ...

    Article : 340 words
  38. ROYAL M.Y.C.

    The Royal Motor yacht Club of New South Wales will decide an ocean race for cruisers on Saturday, the course being from Rose Bay to Long Reef and back, approximately 20 miles, in addition, while the ...

    Article : 131 words
  39. COURSING.

    Considering the clash with the mechanical hare meeting at Mascot and an unfortunate notice at the Central Railway Station, informing intending travellers that the meeting had been postponed, there was a ...

    Article : 326 words
  40. BREADCARTERS' BALLOT.

    Much interest is being taken at the Trades Hall in the election of a returning officer to supervise the annual ballot of the Breadcarters' Union. Under the terms of the ...

    Article : 120 words
  41. SCHOOL CARNIVAL.

    The 16th annual swimming carnival of the North Sydney Boys' High School was held at the Spit Baths yesterday. B. Stoney lowered two records during the afternoon. He won the 50 yards' senior ...

    Article : 289 words
  42. CYCLING.

    Mascot Cycle Club will hold senior and junior handicaps on the [?]-road on Saturday. ...

    Article : 20 words
  43. BRISBANE WOOL SALES.

    The fifth series of Brisbane wool sales closed to-day. Dalgety and Co., offered 10.48[?] bales, and Winchcombe, Carson, ltd., 379[?] bales. The selection of greasy wools was very similar to that offered on proceeding dates ...

    Article : 311 words
  44. HOCKEY.

    Introduction of district hockey on a residential basis this season is the most important move made so far by the New South Wales Hockey Association, according to the 18th annual report, which will shortly ...

    Article : 221 words
  45. FOOTBALL.

    The All Blacks' manager, Mr. Hornig, will confer at Sydney next month with the New South Wales Rugby Union regarding the New South Wales team to visit New Zealand this season. ...

    Article : 47 words
  46. NOISE ABATEMENT SOCIETY.

    The Noise Abatement Society was formed last night at a meeting of persons interested in noise economy. Mr. A. Pixley occupied the chair. Questions discussed included ...

    Article : 81 words
  47. RACING IN ENGLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 54 words
  48. FOOTBALL IN GREAT BRITAIN.

    Football matches played to-day resulted:- English First League: Arse[?] v Portsmouth, 0-2; Derby County v Manchester United, 5-0; Sutherland v Tottenham Hotspurs, 0-0. ...

    Article : 65 words
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