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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    ABERDEEN.—A public meeting was held on Monday night, will a view for inaugurating a hospital for Aberdeen. The Mayor will call another meeting at an early date. ...

    Article : 674 words
  3. SPORTING.

    No fewer than 17 races will be decided at Ascot today, and a start will be made as early as 10.45 a.m. The following should run prominently:—Novice Handicap—First division: Kugeiman, Dunbeath, Euripedes. ...

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  4. CYCLONE.

    A dangerous tropical cyclone is raging on the extreme north coast of Queensland. Violent scas are reported along the coast north of Cairns, and at Cooktown yesterday ...

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  5. HILLSIDE ESTATE.

    The commission of inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the sale of Hillside Estate to the Crown was resumed yesterday. Mr. P. J. Herlihy, of the Land Department, ...

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  6. BRITISH GOODS.

    The City Council last night, by 10 votes to 9, adopted a resolution confirming a minute by the ex-Lord Mayor (Alderman W. P. McElhoue) recommending that for two years ...

    Article : 405 words
  7. SWIMMING.

    The eight annda[?] swimming carnival of the Catholic corfeges was helf at the Domain Baths yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of scholars and their parents and [?], and great ...

    Article : 677 words
  8. CRICKET.

    The first of a series of matches between country district teams commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday under favourable conditions, especially for the batsmen. On No. 1 ground, Northern District met ...

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  9. ATHLETICS.

    E. W. Carr (N.S.W.), sprinter; K. Rowling (N.S.W.) middle distance runner; S. Gale (Vic.), sprinter; and D. M'Millan (Vic), middle distance runner, have been selected to represent Australia at the Gothenburg ...

    Article : 97 words
  10. PAINT CONTRACT.

    The City Council last night approved by 10 votes to 7 of a minute by the present Lord Mayor, stating that in connection with the Taylor paint contract to the City Council the ...

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  11. NORTH SYDNEY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL.

    Yesterday at Clifton Gardens Baths the North Sydney Girls' High School held its annual carnival under excellent swimming conditions. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress of North Sydney, Mr. and ...

    Article : 288 words
  12. PROFESSIONAL PEDESTRIAN ASSOCIATION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 519 words
  13. AMUSEMENTS.

    At St. James's Hall last Wednesday night, pupils from Mr. Harry Thomas studios gave a successful [?]locutionary and dramatic recital. In a humorous sketch, entitled "My Engagement," Mis Muriel Porter and ...

    Article : 204 words
  14. WIRELESS.

    Encouraged by the success of wireless test transmission experiments to Tasmania on very low power, Melbourne amateur wireless operators are now conducting tests to Sydney ...

    Article : 157 words
  15. SULKY AND MOTOR.

    Douglas Whinnen, 19, of Wills-lane, Railwaytown, died in hospital last night, and Leslie Whittington, 17, of Cornish-lane, Railwaytown, is in hospital in a serious condition as the ...

    Article : 227 words
  16. BOXING AND VAUDEVILLE.

    The fifth of the new season's boxing and vandeville entertainments will be staged at the Stadium to-night. There' will be six boxing bouts, two each of four, six, and 10 rounds, four training exhibitions, by Mendies ...

    Article : 110 words
  17. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
  18. MISS AMY CHICKEN'S RECITAL.

    Miss Amy Chicken gave a pinoforte recital at the Conservatorium Hal last Thursday night. She displayed considerable executive ability, expression, and mastery of technique. From the studio of Miss Annie ...

    Article : 199 words
  19. THE GUN.

    The fourth competition held by the Berrima District Gun Club for the patron's trophy (presented by Mr. T. J. Dalton) resulted in a win for J. Beavan with 13 kills, G. Wiles being runner-up with 12, and A. ...

    Article : 100 words
  20. CYCLING.

    At the first annual meeting of the Petersham-Ashfield Amateur Club, the following office-bearers were elected: —Patron, Mr. R. Simeon; president, Mr. H. Brewer; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Parton, W. Reid, N. Holland, ...

    Article : 408 words
  21. OCEAN PIER.

    The Mayor of Manly (Alderman Keirle), at a special meeting of the council, reported in regard to the projected ocean pier that, according to advice given by the council's ...

    Article : 134 words
  22. A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

    Conditions for the semi-final gallops at Randwick yesterday were made to order, and all the cracks were seen at their best. Although no records were broken, quite a number of excellent trials were registered. The ...

    Article : 708 words
  23. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    A triangular rifle match between teams from Kenmore, Callan Park, and Bowral clubs resulted in a win for Kenmore with an aggregate of 50e points, Bowral being second with 490, and Callan Park third ...

    Article : 54 words
  24. MR. LOUIS GRIST'S FAREWELL.

    A farewell concert will be tendered to Mr. Louis Grist by his admirers in King's Hall to-day, at 8 p.m. Mr. Grist is leaving for Europe next month. An attractive programme will be presented, when a ...

    Article : 54 words
  25. BLACKBALL MINE REOPENED.

    The major portion of the underground working of the Blackball mine at Greymouth, which has been sealed off since November last owing to a serious fire, was successfully ...

    Article : 53 words
  26. MR. C. MURRAY-GIBBES' RECITAL.

    Mr. C. Murray-Gibbes will give an invitation song recital at Paling's Concert Hall, at 8.13 p.m., today, assisted by Miss Enid Hynes, Miss Dorothy Thompson, and Mr. G. Vern Barnett. The baritone ...

    Article : 50 words
  27. FOOTBALL.

    At the annual meeting of the Central Northern Rugby Football League, the following were elected officers for the ensuing season:—Patron, Mr. T. Barry; president, Mr. Guy Kable; vice-presidents, Messrs. M. ...

    Article : 49 words
  28. NEW ZEALAND EISTEDDFOD.

    By cable from Wellington we learn that Mr. Roland Foster, of the State Conservatorium, has been engaged as vocal adjudicator for the annual competition festival to be held at Wellington, N.Z., during August ...

    Article : 51 words
  29. NEWCASTLE.

    The merita of the recently-inaugurated nonstop motor omnibus service formed the principle subject of discussion at the meeting of the Newcastle City Council last night. A ...

    Article : 446 words
  30. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  31. RUGBY LEAGUE.

    The No. 10 group football secretary in Bathurst has received a letter from Mr. H. R. Miller, secretary of the N.S.W. Football League, regarding arrangements for the country week carnival. Mr. Miller pointed out ...

    Article : 113 words
  32. WATER SHORTAGE.

    Oblivious of the water shortage, the postal authorities were carrying out the hosing of the General Post Office yesterday, until requested by the Water Board to desist. ...

    Article : 207 words
  33. SONG COMPETITION.

    To the "Manly by the Sea" song competition the series of concerts for the hearing of musical settings to a poem by Mr. H. C. Bailey was continued last Thursday. A composition by Mr. W. D. Cope, and sung ...

    Article : 76 words
  34. ASHFIELD LEAGUE CLUB.

    Ashfield League Club will conclude its night racing programme at Pratten Park, Ashfield, this evening, with a half-mile and mile handicaps and five-miles scratch race. Handicaps:— ...

    Article : 154 words
  35. HOME FOR INCURABLES.

    At King's Hall on April 18, 10, 20, and 21, the romantic drama "The Scarlet Pimpernel" will be performed in aid of the HOme for incurables, Ryde, under the direction of Mr. H. W. Varna. ...

    Article : 40 words
  36. BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

    It is understood that the first match of the New Zealanders' tour of New South Wales will be played on May 24. ...

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  37. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

    At the request of Mr. Geo. Plummer, who was the secretary of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for some years, Mr. Alfred O'Brien, general secretary of the "Professional Musicians," has convened a meeting ...

    Article : 71 words
  38. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    An enthusiastic meeting of James Paddon's supporters was held in Woodburn last night to raise the necessary amount of stake money for the forthcoming Hadfield-Paddon world ...

    Article : 59 words
  39. GOLF.

    Entries for the Manly autumn bogey handicap 36 holes to be played on Easter Monday close with secretary. Manly Golf Club, to-day. Competitors should state their lowest club handicap, and also the earliest ...

    Article : 116 words
  40. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 230 words
  41. THE GRACE STAFFORD RECITAL.

    There was an excellent attendance at the dramatic recital given by the students of Miss Grace Stafford, at St. James's Hall on Monday night, when brisk stage management enabled more than a score of performers to ...

    Article : 283 words
  42. THE MAILS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 377 words
  43. CASUALTLES.

    Roland William Ibel. 63, a labourer, who resided, in Brilge-road, Glebe, fell from a train near the Burwood Railway Station early yesterday afternoon, and was killed, the body ...

    Article : 52 words
  44. CIVIC WELCOME.

    A civic welcome was given the country cricketers by the Lord Mayor at the Town Hall yesterday morning. In proposing the health of the visitors Aid, Gilpin said that cricket was a man's game. It developed in ...

    Article : 123 words
  45. LEURA CLUB.

    Following are the fixtures of the Leura Golf Club for Easter:—. Friday (30/3/'23):—A.M., four ball v bogey: p.m., mixed foursomes. Saturday: A.M., four ball v bogey: ...

    Article : 41 words
  46. OVER THE BIG FENCES.

    A large number of interested spectators were present at Randwick yesterday afternoon to see the steeplechase trials, run over the steeplechase course. As 13 horses turned out, three hearts were necessary. ...

    Article : 230 words
  47. BATHURST CLUB.

    At the annual meeting of the Bathurst Golf Club officers elected were:—Patron, Mr. McPhillamy; president, Dr. Brooke Moore; hon. secretary, Dr. B. Barton: hon. treasurer, Dr. J. R. Nash; committee. ...

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  48. TEAM FOR BATHURST.

    The N.S.W. Cricket Association, having granted Mr. Darvall Hunt permission to take a team of Sydney cricketers to Bathurst at Easter time, the following will leave Sydney on Thurday night:— ...

    Article : 62 words
  49. PRICE OF BUTTER.

    Consequent upon the falling-off in the supplies of butter, wholesale merchants in Melbourne to-day further advanced the prices by 9/ per cwt, equlvalent to about /1 per 1b. ...

    Article : 59 words
  50. RAWSON INSTITUTE.

    The Omar concert party will present a plagiaristique musical comedy, entitled "The Peathut Princess," in St. James's Hall to-morrow in aid of the Rawson Institute for seamen. ...

    Article : 30 words
  51. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 187 words
  52. ORCHESTRAL GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT.

    The State Orchestra of 60 performers, under Mr. Joseph Bradley, will present, at the Conservatorium Hall, next Friday night, the Good Friday music from "Parsifal," "Rienzi" overture, "The Emperor March," ...

    Article : 83 words
  53. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TOUR.

    The cricket secretary of the Western Australia Cricket Association stated this afternoon that it was expected that a loss to the association of about £200 would be shown in connection with the visit of the ...

    Article : 45 words
  54. FOOTBALL IN ENGLAND.

    Second League: Rotheran (3) v Derby (0). Third League: Bristol Rovers (1) v Queen's Park (3). OFF-SIDE RULE AMENDED. ...

    Article : 78 words
  55. BRIDGE OVER LACHLAN.

    A deputation, representing councillors and citizens of the Engowra Shire, introduced by Ms.L.A. Flannery and Buttenshaw, asked the Minister for Works yesterday to urge the ...

    Article : 135 words
  56. OBITUARY.

    At the funeral of the late Colonel Myles M'Dermott Lyons on Thursday the relatives and chief mourners who attended were Mr. C. H. Lyons (son), Miss Lyons (sister), Mr. J. ...

    Article : 46 words
  57. FORBES JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Forbes Jockey Club Autumn races opened today in the weather, and in the presence of a fair attendance. Results:— Opening Handicap.—Worthy Boy, 7-10 (M'Groder), 1: ...

    Article : 154 words
  58. M.C.C. TEAM RETURNS.

    The Marylebone cricketers have returned from South Africa, Mr. F. T. Mann, the captain, said that he did not approve of playing test matches to a finish. He thought four days quite safficient, and six ...

    Article : 82 words
  59. TOWN HALL GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT.

    At the Town Hall on Good Friday night Madame Goossens-Viceroy will sing the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria," and Miss Essie Ackland "Nearer my God to ...

    Article : 85 words
  60. ROWING.

    The St. Ignatius Rowing Club will hold its annual regatta on the Lane Cove course on April 7, when the following open races will be decided. Challenge eights, maiden four, junior four, and handicap sculls. ...

    Article : 52 words
  61. LAWRENCE CAMPBELL RECITALS.

    At St. James's Hall on Good Friday night Mr. Campbell will present "A Christmas Carol" in which pathos and humour are so admirably blended. On Saturday there will be a miscellancous programme ...

    Article : 97 words
  62. PUBLIC SCHOOLS' CRICKET.

    Gladesville Hospital beat Primary Schools by 192 runs. They compiled 311—B. M'Coy 75, W. M'coy 58, H. M'Coy 37, Francis 46. B. M'Coy and Francis retired. Foote, two for 68, was the most effective ...

    Article : 730 words
  63. ESPERANTO CONGRESS.

    The fourth Australasian congress of Esperanto will be opened officially at the Assembly Hall, Department of Education, on Tuesday next. Dr. Scott Fletcher, principal of Wesley ...

    Article : 97 words
  64. ALL-SCHOOLS' REGATTA.

    The Great Public Schools's regatta will be held this year on the Parramatta River on May 2, and May 5. The heats will be rowed on Wednesday, May 2, and the finals on Saturday, May 5. ...

    Article : 139 words
  65. ONKAPARINGA ACCEPTANCES.

    Following are the acceptances for the Onkaparinga meeting of Easter Monday— Handicap Hurdle Race, 2m 3½ch.—Wizzo, 11: Comic Knight, 11: Sir Mac, 10-11; Sandridge, 10-7; Moderation, ...

    Article : 370 words
  66. WIRTHS' CIRCUS TREAT.

    Messrs. Wirth Bros, will treat the poor children to buns and ginger beer at the Hippodrome at 6.30 on Good Friday. There will be a matine[?] at 2.30 to-day. ...

    Article : 39 words
  67. AMERICAN MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 24 words
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