Acceptances for the Canterbury Park Racing Club's meeting on Saturday are due to-day at 1 o'clock. The rain yesterday was so persistent that a "market" for the nine races at Ascot was very difficult to ...
Article : 1,039 wordsTHE WALL WILL EXTEND FROM ROSE BAY PARK, AND WILL BE 840 YARDS LONG. ABOUT 280 YARDS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE ESTIMATED COST IS £11,900, BUT THE COUNCIL HOPES THAT THE WORK WILL BE COMPLETED WELL UNDER THE ESTIMATE. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 53 wordsListening-in as a cure for nerve cases and insomnia (says the "Westminster Gazette") is being recognised by hospital authorities, who are installing wireless almost as a ...
Article : 250 wordsThe Richmond River Turf Clubs annual races commenced to-day. The weather was fine. Results:- Dryaaba Handicap, £30. 6f.—Mr. E. H. Langham's b m Guness, a, by Machire Gun.—Bolless, 7-10 (A. ...
Article : 499 wordsDissatisfaction is expressed by members of the Australasian Society of Engineers employed in the waterfront repair workshops at the operation of the award respecting ...
Article : 54 wordsSir,—There is no doubt that the protection of labour union funds from being liable to be seized for breaches of the Arbitration Court orders has led to numerous strikes. Before ...
Article : 114 wordsThe following fixtures are set down for the weekend on association courts:- SATURDAY. Men's Open Doubles.—2.30, (A) S. and A. Jones ...
Article : 172 wordsThe death occurred on Monday of Mr. E. Plummer, estate agent, of Clovelly. Mr. Plummer was president of the Progress Association, and a vice-president of the National ...
Article : 191 wordsAt the continuation of the New South Wales Ladies' State Championship Carnivals at the Coogee Aquarium Baths last night Marieschen Wehselau, the Hawaiian champion, recorded ...
Article : 445 wordsA meeting of the Automobile contest committee of the Olympia Speedway will be held at the company's board room, 4 Bridge-street, Sydney, on Monday afternoon at 2.15. The committee has under consideration ...
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Advertising : 3,516 wordsReference was made recently to the long-distance motor 'buses which ply regularly in America between such distant cities as San Francisco and Los Angeles, about the same journey by road as from Sydney to ...
Article : 130 wordsThe Wellington Jockey Club's February meeting was held to-day in fine weather. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Mr. G. Langham's Myaster, by Piastre—My Bonnie, 8-7 (Sayers), 1; Fucima, 7-9 ...
Article : 244 wordsOwing to the very unfavourable weather yesterday, the cycling carnival at the Sports Ground last night was postponed until Saturday evening. ...
Article : 24 wordsClubs in the Western Suburbs are reminded that entries for the mixed competition close with the hon. secretary, W. H. Rowe, Waterview-avenue, Abbotsford, on Monday. ...
Article : 29 wordsThe near approach of the greatest amateur races of the year in Australia, the Australasian amateur championships, is recalled by the fact that the Victorian and Queensland Amateur Cyclists' Unions have notified ...
Article : 264 wordsThe death occurred recently at her residence, 25 Crescent-street, Manly, of Mrs. L. S. Upjohn, widow of the late Rev. John William Upjohn, late rector of Berry, Dungog, and many other ...
Article : 82 wordsA meeting of club delegates will be held at the School of Arts, Sydney, on Wednesday next. Delegates from Eastern Suburbs, including South Sydney clubs, are invited to attend. ...
Article : 31 wordsFollowing is the draw in the White Courts night tournament, which takes place to-morrow night:- Men's Singles.—A Grade: Nicholas, Peak, Young, Barwell, Beveridge. ...
Article : 123 wordsThe Murrumburrah races opened to-day in boisterous weather. Results:- Maiden Plate, 4½f.—Mr. R. C. King's Triplicity, 8-4 (Simpson), 1; Queen Cycl[?]ene, 9-4 (Hynes), 2; ...
Article : 288 wordsThe following scratchings for the V.A.T.C. Futurity Stakes have been notified:—The Prompter, Maxine, and Chouette. ...
Article : 20 wordsMr. Ivan Henry, who has been a prominent hotel broker in this State for more than 40 years, died early yesterday morning at his home, Wallace-street, Woollahra, at the age ...
Article : 143 wordsNotwithstanding the heavy rain, the Ascot Racing Club carried out its nine-event programme yesterday. There was but a fair attendance, and the members of the "ring" operated under the verandahs of the stands, ...
Article : 766 wordsEntries for the Ferris Memorial Cup, 100 yards, under the control of the N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association, to be held at Pratten Park, Ashfield, on Wednesday night, February 18, will close with the ...
Article : 48 wordsEntries will be accepted up till first post to-morrow (Friday) morning for the amateur half-mile handicap at the international sports at the Sports Ground on Wednesday evening next. The event is open to ...
Article : 55 wordsThe Cabramatta Rowing Club held three races on the George's River yesterday. Results:- Half-mile Single Sculls Handicap.—First heat: E. Hellmers, 9s, 1; K. Rule, 25s, 2; C. Rule, scr, 3. ...
Article : 89 wordsThe annual championship carnival of the Balmain Amateur Swimming and Life-saving Club was held at the Drummoyne Baths last night, in the presence of a large gathering. The events were keenly ...
Article : 680 wordsEntries for the police hospital carnival, under the control of the N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association, to be held at the Agricultural Ground, Moore Park, on February 28, will close with the hon. race ...
Article : 67 wordsThe death occurred recently of Mr. F. G. M. Appel, of Maryborough, Queensland, and a prominent figure in the timber business. He held the position of secretary of the Excelsior ...
Article : 78 wordsEntries for the Rockdale night shopping carnival, under the control of the N.S.W. Amateur Athletic Association, to be held at Rockdale, will close with the hon. race secretary. Mr. R. Ashworth, on ...
Article : 89 wordsFollowing is a list of weights for the meeting on Saturday:- Fourteen Hands Handicap, 4½f.—Valera, 11-2; Lar Web, 10-10; Miss Bruce, 10-4; Little Ina, 9-12; Sydney ...
Article : 674 wordsTwo Long Bay fishermen, Robert Bennett and Alexander Aria, found themselves in an unpleasant predicament when the motor of the launch in which they were fishing off ...
Article : 86 wordsThe final round of matches, dates, and grounds, is as follows:- First draw: East Sydney v Western Suburbs (2), at Sports Ground, Saturday afternoon, February 7, ...
Article : 163 wordsMr. John McClee[?], one of the oldest residents of Balmain, died recently at his daughter's residence. Young, in his 81st year. Born at Garry Owen, Five Dock, where the family ...
Article : 128 wordsSir,—As one who has taken a keen interest in the present strike, might I be permitted to express my opinion thereon. I write as one who has had experience of strikes and ...
Article : 562 wordsIt was disastrous that before the preliminary and first rounds of the country rink championships had been concluded heavy rain set in yesterday, and made further play out of the question. This has necessitated ...
Article : 347 wordsThe death occurred yesterday of Mr. James F. Partridge. The deceased, who was in his 74th year, was a native of Staffordshire. He had been a resident of Lithgow for 47 years, ...
Article : 108 wordsMrs. Elkington, wife of Dr. J. Elkington, Federal Director of Public Health, died suddenly on board the steamer Koopa yesterday afternoon, while coming to Brisbane from ...
Article : 50 wordsThere was a record attendance, at the first day of the Armidale Jockey Club's annual Cup meeting. Details:- Opening Handicap of £100, 6f.—M. Poson's [?] ...
Article : 641 wordsYesterday the advisory committee of the Coastal Farmers' Co-operative Society decided to increase the price of new-laid eggs to 1/10 a dozen wholesale, the increase to take effect ...
Article : 51 wordsThe death of Mrs. Ainslie Mills occurred on Monday at her residence, Mirool, Wallace-avenue, Toorak. Mrs. Mills was the only daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. Tom ...
Article : 81 wordsSir,—In answer to W. F. Kay's question in to-day's issue "Would it not be more rational to erect a thermometer under the verandah of the G.P.O.?" is, as the ...
Article : 177 wordsThe following events will be decided at the Western Suburbs Motor Cycle Club's race meeting on the Penrith Speedway on February 21.- Te[?]. miles invitation scratch race prizes £40; all ...
Article : 122 wordsThat the development of wireless broadcasting throughout Australia is involving considerable work in the technical scrutiny of license applications and the supervision of ...
Article : 124 wordsRugby Union; Cambridge University (18) v Bristol (3). Scottish Cup: The re-play of the match between Boness and Helensburgh, which was played at Fir Hill ...
Article : 46 wordsArrangements are complete for the opening run of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia, which will be held on Saturday afternoon, to Mr. H. Morris's resort at Warumbul, Port Hacking. The drive is ...
Article : 106 wordsThe following contests were decided at the Stadium last night:—Eddie Miller (7st 1lb) defeated Victor White (7st 4lb), in four rounds. Eric McLeod (10st 5lb) knocked out Jack Humphries (10st 6lb), in two ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 5 Feb 1925, Page 12
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