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  2. SPORTING.

    Race meetings to-day include:—Moorefield R.C., Wallsend J.C., Orange J.C., Inverell J. C., Aspendale Park R. C. (Vic.). South Australian J. C., Western Australian T. C., and Kensington R. C. (pony and ...

    Article : 599 words
  3. MOOREFIELD RACING CLUB.

    Moorefield Racing Club's long programme to-day will commence with the first division of the Maiden Handicap at 1 o'clock, and the second division of the Rockdale ...

    Article : 1,093 words
  4. SULTRY WEATHER.

    High temperatures are being experienced generally in New South Wales. During Thursday, hot and sultry conditions were experienced several of the north-western stations ...

    Article : 277 words
  5. TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT.

    Owing to the numerous applications for consultations on technical matters and advice, the council of the National Roads and Motorists' Association decided to appoint a full-time officer in charge of this ...

    Article : 125 words
  6. LIDCOMBE CARNIVAL.

    Entries for the Lidcombe Carnival on Anniversary Day, open to members of the N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association, close on Monday, January 5, with Mr. R. Ashworth(hon. race secretary). The events to ...

    Article : 56 words
  7. WAMBOYNE PICNIC RACES.

    The Wamboyne picnic races were held yesterday. Results:- Lake Cowal Maiden Handicap. 5f.—Mr. Ridley's Molly Pan 10·2 (Mr. Pearl), 1; Mr. Constable's Latuka, ...

    Article : 318 words
  8. RECORDS AT PENRITH.

    Each meeting held on the Western Suburbs speedway sees increased speed attained, as the riders become more skilled and the track itself is improved. The meeting on New Year's Day resulted in a remarkable ...

    Article : 496 words
  9. LAWN TENNIS.

    It was necessary to play a few matches in the County of Cumberland tournament yesterday in order to ensure the completion of the tournament to-day. Chief among these were the semi-finals of the mixed ...

    Article : 815 words
  10. BOWLS.

    Mr. W. McLaren, secretary of the New South Wales Bowling Association, writes:—Referring to the competition for the John Young Shield, the chairman of the pennant committee and one member. Mr. E. Morgan, ...

    Article : 118 words
  11. INVERELL JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Inverell Jockey club's Cup meeting opened yesterday, notwithstanding showery weather during the afternoon. The attendance was a record. Results:- Opening Handicap, 5f.—Mr. G. Alward's [?] by ...

    Article : 589 words
  12. VICTORIA BEATS SOUTH TASMANIA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  13. THE MINERS.

    So far no decision has been arrived at by the Mount Kembla miners relative to returning to work, and it is expected that a further period of idleness will result. Corrimal ...

    Article : 96 words
  14. SAILING.

    The Australian 16ft skiff championship will be decided on the harbour this afternoon. Queensland is strongly represented with six boats, and these, together with the sole Western Australian ...

    Article : 250 words
  15. ADELONG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The 43rd annual meeting of the Adelong Jockey Club was held in splendid weather. There was a record attendance. First day results:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Mr. B. Welsh's Waltham, ...

    Article : 243 words
  16. FOOTBALL IN GREAT BRITAIN.

    The League first division: Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham, postponed, ground [?] for play; Bolton Wanderers (3) v Birmingham (0); Bury (5) v Tottenham Hotspurs (2); Everton (3) v Burnley ...

    Article : 286 words
  17. MEAT WORKS.

    A telegram from Mr. Conacher, director of the meatworks, states that he is arranging in Brisbane to engage thirty men to proceed to Darwin to operate the meatworks for ...

    Article : 73 words
  18. BEGA JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Bega Jockey Club opened yesterday. There was a record attendance. Results:- Opening Handicap of £20, 6f.—Mr. J. C. Muslin's ...

    Article : 387 words
  19. SWIMMING.

    The Narrabeen Lakes Swimming Club held its opening carnival at the lakes on Thursday, the opening ceremony being performed by Mr. O.G. H. Merrett, president of the Manly and District Sporting Union. ...

    Article : 211 words
  20. ALDERMAN BURKE.

    It is probable that Alderman M. Burke, formerly chairman of the City Council Labour party, will have to make a report to the A.L.P. executive regarding the findings of ...

    Article : 177 words
  21. MENTONE RACING CLUB.

    Mentone Racing Club held a meeting this afternoon in perfect weather. Details:- Maiden Plate, 5f.—S. Green's Mars, by Martian— Bronze, 7-9 (W. Duncan), 1; L. F. Aldridge's Desert ...

    Article : 614 words
  22. CYCLING.

    Ray Eaton and Gerald Halpin, two of the best match race riders in Sydney at present, who have already met this season, will decide a return match this evening at the Sports Ground. In place of ...

    Article : 205 words
  23. GORDON DISTRICT TOURNAMENT.

    The draw for to-day is:- 1 p.m.: Dwyer v Hancock (D), G.S.[?]. 1.30: Love and Miss M'Intosh v M'Hugh and Miss Tunny (E), Sproule and Miss Fowles v Noble and ...

    Article : 180 words
  24. BOXING.

    D. Elmour (France) and B. Smith (Botany) will be opponents at the Stadium to-night in a 15-round contest. There will be a number of other boxing contests. ...

    Article : 30 words
  25. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2,488 words
  26. SOUTH YARRA TOURNAMENT.

    Seven final matches were played at the Christmas tournament of the South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club to-day. The most interesting was the championship singles match, in which two Davis Cup players, J. ...

    Article : 155 words
  27. RIVERINA TROTTING CLUB.

    The New Year's Day meeting of the Riverina Trotting Club was held on the Wagga Showground yesterday afternoon in hot weather. The totalisator was on a 5/ basis. Results: ...

    Article : 418 words
  28. LIDCOMBE ANNIVERSARY SPORTS.

    As the Anniversary Day sports at Lidcombe on January 26 will feature cycling, several events open to members of the N.S.W. Cyclists' Union are included in the programme. The principal event will be a ...

    Article : 117 words
  29. LARGE BEQUEST.

    With regard to the completion of St. Paul's Cathedral steeple and towers. Archbishop Lees makes the following announcement in his fornightly letter to the "Church ...

    Article : 117 words
  30. SPORTS AT YOUNG.

    A big day's cycle sports took place at Young yesterday. Over 50 riders took part in various events. E. Peters, of Cowra, who was a prominent figure on the cycling tracks years ago, came back at ...

    Article : 140 words
  31. CRICKET.

    Another round of the New South Wales Cricket Association's competition will be commenced to-day. The first grade fixtures are:- Gordon v Randwick, at Coogee Oval; St. George ...

    Article : 83 words
  32. CASUALTIES.

    Victor Kennedy, aged 23 years, a [?] of First-avenue, Gampsie, died at Sydney Hospital soon after admission yesterday afternoon as a result of injuries which he received ...

    Article : 70 words
  33. BURNIE WHEEL RACE.

    The Burnie wheel race, two miles, resulted:—O. R. Lett (Tas.), 260yds, 1; L. T. Gardiner (Tas.), 180yds, 2; W. H. Tyson (Tas.). 175yds, 3. Won by six lengths. Time, 4m 25 2-5s. ...

    Article : 38 words
  34. WILLOUGHBY v GORDON.

    Willoughby A Grade (premiers of the North Sydney Cricket Association) defeated a team from the Gordon District Club on the first innings, by 10 runs. Willoughby scored 257 (H. Stephens 61 not ...

    Article : 113 words
  35. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The Auckland races were continued yesterday. Results:- Great Northern Derby.—Count Cavour, ch g, by Solferino—Bon Bord, 1; Master Doon, 2; Football, ...

    Article : 196 words
  36. FALLING TREE KILLS BULLOCKS

    A big tree was blown down at Bulliac, betweem Wingham and Gloucester, and it fell across four fat bullocks that were feeding in a gully close together. The foiur bullocks were ...

    Article : 70 words
  37. MOTORING.

    The Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales will decide its second annual ocean race from Pittwater to Sydney to-day, starting from Pittwater at 6 a.m., and finishing at the club wharf, Rose Bay, about ...

    Article : 140 words
  38. MANLY CLUB.

    The following team will represent Manly first team to-day, January 10:- L. Gwynne, N. Gwynne, H. Jones, J. Scarle, B. Andrews, H. Duff, B. Rush, A. Freeman, H. Alder, ...

    Article : 39 words
  39. A CONTRAST.

    Sir,—I happened to be in the Domain one Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago—one of the few warm Sundays we have had this summer. A speaker was decrying all forms of ...

    Article : 429 words
  40. RAILWAY PORTER INJURED.

    George Carter, aged 21 years, a railway porter, sustained a crushed chest when he was caught, between two railway trucks at No. 10 wharf. Darling Harbour, yesterday afternoon. ...

    Article : 47 words
  41. ORANGE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The second day of the Orange Jockey Club's New Year meeting was held in warm weather. There was a large attendance. Results:- Visitors' Handicap, 6f.—Mr. J. Lamph's [?] ...

    Article : 333 words
  42. A DRAWN GAME.

    Owing to the bad state of the wicket due to the rain overnight, the match between the Western Suburbs Church Cricket Union Team (Sydney), and a team representating Queensland Church Union, was ...

    Article : 47 words
  43. MAN KILLED AT PENRITH.

    James Burke, aged 63 years, a fireman, of Orchard Hills, was run over and killed by a motor car driven by Norman Victor Wade of Belmore-street. Penrith, in High-street, ...

    Article : 43 words
  44. R.A.C. COMMITTEES.

    The Royal Automobile Club of Australia has elected the following standing committees for the year:— House: Messrs. R. R. Evans, R. V. Hodgson, A. L. Moffatt, H. T. Nock, P. A. Oatley, Wm. Mitchell, and ...

    Article : 234 words
  45. GOLF.

    Australian Club: Four-bull, best ball. Bonnie Doon Club: Stroke handicap. Concord Club: Bogey handicap. Cronulla Club: Open mixed foursomes. ...

    Article : 761 words
  46. S.A.J.C. ACCEPTANCES.

    The S.A.J.C. acceptantes for Saturday are:— Birkalla Welter, 6f.—First division: Tagala, 10-8; [?] King, 10; Jules Jordan, 9-2; Kyklos, 8-13; Haylander, 8-12; Don Gingham, 8-8; Murrunmil, 8-7; ...

    Article : 402 words
  47. REVOLVER ACCIDENT.

    While examining a rusty revolver which had been discovered in the garden of his residence at Regent-street. New Lambton, this afternoon. Cecil Blanche, 17 years of age, ...

    Article : 62 words
  48. LATE SHIPPING.

    BRISBANE.—Arr: Jan. 2, Medic, s, from United King[?] from Italian ports: Morinda, s, [?] sydney: Tinana, s, from [?] Tay, s, from Mackay. Dep: [?] s, for Sydney' Morinda, s, ...

    Article : 227 words
  49. NATIONAL ROADS AND MOTORISTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The wonderful growth in the membership of the National Roads and Motorists' Association of N.S.W. since it expanded its policy in the direction of extending assistance to motorists on the open road, has ...

    Article : 163 words
  50. WALLABADAH RACES.

    The Wallabadah annual meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather. Results:- Fairview Handicap, 6f.—R. L. MacDonald, A. T. Fenwick's Calete, [?] (G. Burke), 1; P. J. Smith's ...

    Article : 301 words
  51. HIGHWAY LIGHTHOUSES.

    Some time ago the first "highway lighthouse" in Australia was erected on a dangerous corner on a popular touring road in Victoria, and this was followed by a similar warning signal erected near ...

    Article : 112 words
  52. ATHLETICS.

    At the Sydney Sports Ground this afternoon amateur athletes will resume track and field game activities. The principal attraction will be the fourth round of the interclub competition for the Thompson Cup, and ...

    Article : 159 words
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