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  2. SPORTING.

    Rosehill Racing Club's meeting on Saturday is kept well within bounds. The Flying Welter Handicap is divided, but the programme needs but seven races. Maitland Jockey Club's programme for Saturday ...

    Article : 805 words
  3. RAILWAY CONTRACT.

    "I did not ask, nor did I expect, Mr. Fraser to enter into a political controversy, and 1 am surprised that his answers to my questions do not come through the ministerial head of ...

    Article : 461 words
  4. LEARNING AUSTRALIA.

    My first introduction to bush life came suddenly and decisively. I had tarried too long in the city looking for jobs that many others with infinitely better qualifications had far ...

    Article : 1,875 words
  5. FEDERATION.

    The Federal Commission which is inquiring into the effect of Federation upon the financial position of Western Australia resumed its sitting yesterday morning, when Mr. ...

    Article : 666 words
  6. NICHOLSON BOOKS.

    The books which were presented to the University by Sir Charles Nicholson, and which were collected by his father, a noted benefactor of Sydney University, have now ...

    Article : 276 words
  7. LAWN TENNIS.

    Dr. G. G. Sharp, holder of the Northern Suburbs singles championship, escaped defeat narrowly yesterday in that event, when the Killara open tournament was continued. His opponent, N. McDougall, led 5-3 in ...

    Article : 441 words
  8. TASMANIAN TURF CLUB.

    The cup meeting of the Tasmanian Turt Club commenced to-day on Mowbray Course, in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the investments on the Cup Race were a record. A sum of £15,[?]49 passed ...

    Article : 578 words
  9. HIGH SCHOOLS.

    Entries for the 1925 cricket competitions—three grades—close to-day. The first rounds will be played on February 18, and the second are planned to conclude on October 28. ...

    Article : 61 words
  10. HARBOUR TRUST EMPLOYEES' SPORTS.

    The twenty fourth annual picnic of the Sidney Harbour Trusty employees was held yesterday at Cl[?]ton Gardens, when about 3000 people were present. During the day a number of athletic events took ...

    Article : 300 words
  11. FRUIT BARROWS.

    The finance committee yesterday recommended to the City Council that better control should be exercised over the fruit barrows in the city. ...

    Article : 168 words
  12. LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

    A New Zealand Rugby League team will tour England next year. ...

    Article : 20 words
  13. ILLAWARRA SUBURBS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT.

    The Illawarra Suburbs Association tournament draw for Saturday is:- On Mr. McMahon's Courts.—1.45; M.S.H., Sloane (owe 40) v McLennan (owe 15), A. 2.30: L.D.H., Mrs. Harper ...

    Article : 155 words
  14. SEAMEN'S PLANS.

    The action of the Seamen's Union in obtaining control of the Sydney Maritime Transport Group, by having one of its membrs elected as group secretary, is, it has transpired, a ...

    Article : 245 words
  15. FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND.

    British Association.—Scottish League: Rangers(2) v Dundee (0). Sceond division: Arthurlclgh (1) v Kingspark(2.)— Reuter. ...

    Article : 23 words
  16. OBITUARY.

    The funeral of Mr. Robert Arthur Lennox Farran, late inspector for the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, and a prominent yachtsman, who died in Suva Hospital, Fiji, on ...

    Article : 530 words
  17. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 460 words
  18. SCRATCHINGS.

    Latest scratchings for the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting are:- Newmarket Handicap: Honneur, Parody, Kilkenny Lass, Prutatuion, Fair Rosaleen. ...

    Article : 30 words
  19. CYCLING.

    Owing to heavy rain last night the international cycling carnival was postponed until Saturday evening. A two miles motor cycle handicap will be added to the programme, six leading riders having entered. ...

    Article : 36 words
  20. ROSEBERY RACING CLUB.

    Fine weather prevailed for the Rosebery Racing Club's meeting yesterday. There was a large attendance. Details:- ...

    Article : 793 words
  21. WESTERN SUBURBS HARD COURT TOURNAMENT.

    The following fixtures are set down for the week-end on the Western Suburbs Association's courts:- SATURDAY. Ladies' Doubles Championship.—(A) 10 a.m.: ...

    Article : 152 words
  22. QUEENSLAND TEAM.

    The Queensland team for the Australian cycling championships left for Sydney to-day. The team comprises:—F. Wruck, L. E. Munro, M. McCarthy, and J. M. Brien (seniors), and H. Hooper and String[?]ellow ...

    Article : 37 words
  23. MELBOURNE CARNIVAL.

    At the Exhibition Oval to-night Harris Horder won the alternate motor-paced race, defeating Amott, Fitzgerald, and Stevens. The half-mile matches race between A. Spencer and W. Spencer was won by A. Spencer, ...

    Article : 90 words
  24. REAPPRAISEMENT.

    The Soldiers' holdings Reappraisement Board has now beenn appointed. The State Cabinet decided that the board should consist of Mr. H. V. Mathews, district ...

    Article : 146 words
  25. WHITE COURTS NIGHT TOURNAMENT.

    Following is to-night's draw for the White Courts tournament:- Men's Doubles.—A. Hense v Polley, Walker v Longshaw, Woodhouse v Mitchell, Nicholas v Fenwick, Butler ...

    Article : 123 words
  26. BOXING.

    The following bouts were decided at the Stadium last night:—Dick O'Brien (12.2) defeated Harry Smith (11.6) on points, four rounds; Stan. Gray (9.5) defeated Al. Brown (9.4) on points, four rounds, Les. ...

    Article : 81 words
  27. WITHOUT WATER.

    In consequence of a serious breakdown of some of the parts in the electric pump on Monday the town of Windsor was without water until 3 p.m. yesterday. ...

    Article : 195 words
  28. THE CEO CASE.

    The question of the eligibility of the hors[?] Ceo to start in the Kogarah Stakes at Moorefield on January 31 was considered by the stipendiary stewards yesterday, and Mr. J. Higgins (chairman) subsequently ...

    Article : 255 words
  29. BOWLS.

    The following players have been selected to represent the Strathfield Club in the New South Wales Bowling Association's fixtures on Saturday:- A team (st St. George); Messrs. Clarke, Figtree, ...

    Article : 161 words
  30. WHARF MEN.

    The weekly meeting of the Waterside Workers' Federation was held yesterday, but no decisions having any bearing upon a settlement of the difficulty with the Returned ...

    Article : 183 words
  31. KENSINGTON WEIGHTS.

    Following is a tabulated list of weights for the miner events at the Kensington Cup meeting on Saturday:- Notice Handicap, 5½f.—Mary King, 9-5; Punch, 9; ...

    Article : 302 words
  32. METROPOLITAN CHAMPION SINGLES.

    The semi-final games in the Metropolitan Champion Singles were played yesterday on Petersbam green, in fine weather. This green has for the last few years given the greatest satisfaction to all those ...

    Article : 372 words
  33. MRS. MARGARET BOYD FULLERTON.

    The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Boyd Fullerton, wife of Mr. John Fullerton, of Artarmon, took place on February 2 in the Methodist portion of the Northern Suburbs Cemetery. ...

    Article : 118 words
  34. THE BOATRACE.

    The annual race between Oxford University and Cambridge University will be rowed over the Putney to Mortlake course on March 28, and the old time event will start at 3.30 ...

    Article : 92 words
  35. SILO WORKERS.

    A throat of trouble among the wheatlumpers at the White Bay silos yesterday was made on behalf of the men, who claimed increased rates of certain minor concessions. ...

    Article : 68 words
  36. MELBOURNE TOWN HALL FIRE.

    Mr. Samuul Mauger, chairman of the plant and buildings committee, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Melbourne, has made a statement in reply to the criticisms of Mr. P. Y. Nichol, ...

    Article : 361 words
  37. ILLAWARRA.

    Sir,—Your contributor is Saturday's issue clears up the common misunderstanding as to the real boundaries of the Illawarra. It is quite a mistake to claim that places like ...

    Article : 461 words
  38. HILL END.

    Sir,—In an article by Mr. G. A. King, entitled "Hill End," appearing in your issue of January 24 ult., there occur a couple or more errors in dates and facts. The writer says ...

    Article : 468 words
  39. THE JOHN WILLIAMS.

    The London Missionary Society's vessel John Williams will leave No. 7 wharf. Circular Quay, on Saturday afternoon for Papua. Among h[?]e passengers will be the ...

    Article : 60 words
  40. GOLF.

    Always a popular event, the A.I.F. Service Cup competition of the Manly Club attracted 42 competitors yesterday. The green and fairways were in excellent condition, and some good cards were ...

    Article : 247 words
  41. QUIRINDI JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Jockey Club's races were coneluded to-day in fine weather. Theere was a record attendance. Resuits:- Flying Hnndicap, 5f.—Lamart, 9-10 (Hornery), 1; ...

    Article : 272 words
  42. METROPOLITAN CHAMPION PAIRS.

    The unfinished game on the City green, between the semi-finalists, Johnson and Wilkie (Chattswood), and Dr. Blumer and C. Abrams (South Ashfield), was concluded at the City green yesterday, the card reading ...

    Article : 117 words
  43. SYDNEY TO NEWCASTLE.

    Sir,—The positive lack of foresight in not having years ago constructed a main northern road connecting Sydney with Newcastle, is a condemnation and serious reflection upon ...

    Article : 330 words
  44. ATHLETICS.

    Members of the Manly Amateur Athletic Club are advised that the eighth annual general meeting will be held this evening at the North Steyne Life Surf Club's rooms at 8 o'clock. Members of kindred clubs are ...

    Article : 46 words
  45. CRICKET.

    The fifth annual match between the New South Wales and Victoria fire brigades was commenced yesterday, in good weather, at Coogee Oval. G. Douglas, tha Victorian captain, won the toss, ...

    Article : 363 words
  46. COOTAMUNDRA RACES.

    The Cootamundra annual races opened to-day in hot weather, before a large attendance. Results:- Flying, 6f.—M[?]. Morgan, 7-4 (J. Simpson), 1; Vike 8-1 (Hyland), 2; Flicker, 9-4 (W. Simpson), ...

    Article : 434 words
  47. SCHOOL SPORT.

    One hundred teams—four less than last year—representing ninety schools, have nominated for the premierships, which carry the Berman Challenge Cup (first grade), and the P.S.A.A.A. Challenge Cup ...

    Article : 378 words
  48. ISLAND MISSIONS.

    The Anglican General Synod adopted a motion that the spiritual oversight of the Norfolk Island should be transferred to the [?]ccleslastical province of New South Wales, ...

    Article : 70 words
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