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  2. RIFLE RESERVES.

    An enthusiastic meeting was held at the Leichhardt Town Hall laat evening, for the purpose of forming a local r[?]e club. The Mayor (Alderman T. Hastings) occupied the ...

    Article : 508 words
  3. THE EXPEDITION.

    Going down on the desert this morning, about three miles from camp, I saw a horseman wandering some way across the opposite hillside. About two hundred yards behind ...

    Article : 3,336 words
  4. SPORT ABROAD.

    In the first round of the Waterloo Cup, Jawley Ford beat Mr. Oscar Asche's Australian dog Once Australia. ...

    Article : 38 words
  5. PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    Already acknowledged, £184,631/6/4. Town Hall Staff 19th and 20th instals. £19/19 [?]; S.M.C. E.L. Dept.—Office Staff, 24th instal. £1/0/2; Power House Staff, 21st instal., £1/5/6; Meter Workshop. ...

    Article : 65 words
  6. SPORTING.

    The "magpie" track at Randwick, which borders part of the steeplechase course, after a long rest from use, was open yesterday morning, for fast work. Parts of this rink have ...

    Article : 277 words
  7. FIRE AT ASHFIELD.

    Fire severely damaged a two-story brick building, containing nine rooms, in Edwin-street, Ashfield, last night. The house, which is occupied by Mr. Walter Craig, is insured. ...

    Article : 141 words
  8. J. EARLE HERMANN CASE.

    An application was made to the State Full Court (Sir William Cullen, C.J., Mr. Justice Pring, and Mr. Justice Sly) yesterday for the making absolute of a rule ...

    Article : 1,004 words
  9. BOXING.

    The King's Bench Division has granted an application to consolidate tho Summer's libel action against six newspapers, arising out of the fight with Morey in Melbourne. ...

    Article : 28 words
  10. BELGIAN FUND.

    M. Watteeuw, [?]sul for Belgium, 14 Castlereagh-street, advises that the amount received to date is £153,990/6/7. New South Wales contributions to date, date, £93,247/4/; Queensland' contributions to date, ...

    Article : 198 words
  11. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of the Rev. Dr. T. [?] Cheyne, formerly Oriel Professor of Interpretation of Scripture at Oxford University. ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. RETURNED AUSTRALIANS.

    Following is a list of the men who arrived from Rabaul yesterday:- BRIGADE STAFF. Colonel J. Faton, V.D., commanding; Major ...

    Article : 1,873 words
  13. STEAMER RIMUTAKA AFIRE.

    The steamer Rimutaka (7952 tons), belonging to the New Zealand Shipping Company, Ltd., has gone to Dakar owing to a fire in the third lower hold and 'tween decks. ...

    Article : 73 words
  14. BOWLS.

    The fourth round of the pairs' championship (metropolitan division) was concluded yesterday, with the following results. Skippers' names only are given: ...

    Article : 100 words
  15. FOOD FUND.

    Subscriptions to the Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund should be sent to the secretary, Chamber of Commerce, Grosvenor-street, Sydney. Amount already acknowledged, £92,325/3/7; P. D. W., Chatswood, £1; ...

    Article : 157 words
  16. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    Ideal weather for making time was experienced this morning, a dead calm prevailing, and the grass and sand were unusually fast. A dense fog hung over the course until after ...

    Article : 881 words
  17. DAVIS CUP.

    The Lawn Tennis Association has decided not to challenge for the Davis Cup this year, and not to hold any open tournaments. ...

    Article : 40 words
  18. SAILING.

    The first race of this year's series, to be sailed in connection with the above interstate yachting trophy, will be held this afternoon over a triangular course, starting from a line between starter's boat and mark ...

    Article : 255 words
  19. SIR D. H. BOSANQUET.

    Sir D. H. Bosanquet, formerly Governor of South Australia, who is suffering from pneumonia, is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. ...

    Article : 28 words
  20. "WAR CHEST."

    Already acknowledged, £9611/7/4½; 1, 28[?]; 281, 50[?] £2/7/11; Dupain Institute, £1; employees Shire of Sutherland, £3/12/9; residents Northwood and Longueville, per Mrs. J. Fell, £4/13; Sydney Mechanics, ...

    Article : 43 words
  21. PREMIER'S TOUR.

    Seldom has the Labour party so concentrated its forces and put such energy into an election as is at present being done is the Castlereagh. ...

    Article : 354 words
  22. RED CROSS.

    The hon. treasurers of the Red Cross Society, New South Wales branch (Mrs. Spencer Brunton and Mr. Wilfrid Docker), Norwich-chambers, Hunter-street, Sydney, announce the receipt of the following donations: ...

    Article : 470 words
  23. EDGECLIFF.

    The Edgecliff Rifle Club has practically completed its organisation, and the provisional committee (Mr. David Davis, chairman) is ready to hand the company over to ...

    Article : 449 words
  24. CR[?]ORNE SAILING CLUB.

    The above club will hold a general handicap for the White Wings trophy to-morrow. ...

    Article : 17 words
  25. KAHANAMOKU ENTERTAINED.

    D. P. Kahanamoku, George Cunha, and their joint manager, Francis Evans, were, at the Sports Club last evening presented with the medals and certificates which they won in championship events in New South ...

    Article : 62 words
  26. SWIMMING.

    Result of 50yds handicap at Bronte Baths:— First heat: Mitchell, 1; M'Intosh, [?]: Williams, 3. Second heat: Johnson, 1; H. Fergerson, 2; Shirt, 3. Third heat: J. Fergerson, 1; Branson, 2; Dwan, 3. ...

    Article : 55 words
  27. ST. GEORGE CLUB.

    The above club will hold a 900yds handicap it the Brighton Baths to-morrow. ...

    Article : 16 words
  28. AMATEUR CARNIVAL.

    Kahanamok[?], Cunha, and Longworth appeared at the annual carnival of the Amateur Swimming Club last night, when there was a very large attendance. The visitors were welcomed by the Mayor (Alderman Betts) ...

    Article : 250 words
  29. BLUE CROSS.

    Mr. [?]. Chisholm, hon. secretary of the Blue Cross fund, 60 Castlereagh-street, acknowledges the following contributions:- Already acknowledged, £755/0/3; Miss B. Bishop, £2; ...

    Article : 76 words
  30. FRENCE-AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE.

    The league was specially pleased yesterday to receive a cheque for £50 from the Maitland Patriotic Fund, as the large shipment of clothing regularly sent home, and the £3000 spent on their ambulances, have ...

    Article : 192 words
  31. SHADE FOR CAB HORSES.

    Sir,—Most people will, I think, agree that the Parramatta aldermen showed a lack of initiative when they received without comment at the last council meeting an ...

    Article : 139 words
  32. DISTRESSED SERVIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  33. PETERSHAM.

    Mr. A. C. Rofe presided over a meeting of the recently-formed Petersham Rifle Club, which was held last night in the local town hall. It was stated that about 120 had been ...

    Article : 87 words
  34. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday.- MOOREFIELD FEBRUARY MEETING. Flying Handicap. Keendah, Foil. ...

    Article : 77 words
  35. FOOD FUND.

    The produce and dairy sections of the War Food Fund, under the control of the council of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, notifies that all subscriptions will be used to purchase and despatch (weekly, if ...

    Article : 216 words
  36. THE CALL.

    Hark! For the guns are calling away in the wintry north— We, who are also English, at England's need go forth. ...

    Article : 240 words
  37. PRESS RIFLE CLUB.

    The Press Club will hold its fourth drill in Government House grounds on Monday evening next at 7.45. The average attendance at drills has hitherto been 70. A meeting ...

    Article : 98 words
  38. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 165 words
  39. COLD STORAGE.

    Mr. Massey, speaking at Masterton Agricultural Show on the subject of the shortage of refrigerated space, said if the shipping companies were not prepared next year to supply ...

    Article : 109 words
  40. VICTORIAN SPORTING.

    Woorak will be ridden in the Futurity Stakes by W. Black, Land of Song by Killorn, and Flash of Steel by A. Callinan. It has been decided to add Andelosia to the list of ...

    Article : 42 words
  41. NEWTOWN-ERSKINEVILLE.

    The first parade of the Newtown-Erskineville Rifle Reserve was attended by a large number of members, and the line of march was through Newtown and Erskineville to the ...

    Article : 71 words
  42. WALCHA PICNIC RACE CLUB.

    The sixtieth annual race meeting in connection with the Walcha Picnic Race Club commenced on the Europambela Course this morning, in fine weather, and there was a good attendance. The entries were better ...

    Article : 483 words
  43. BABIES' KIT SOCIETY.

    The Babies' Kit Society sent to London yesterday 1800 articles of clothing for distribution among the babies of the Alllies. These included a large number from the Armidale branch of the Girls' Realm Guild, ...

    Article : 281 words
  44. LATE SHIPPING.

    NEW PLYMOUTH (11[?]1m).—Arr: Feb. 18, Jo[?] Craig, s, from Sydney. ...

    Article : 16 words
  45. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 132 words
  46. BRANCH AT HABERFIELD.

    A branch of the Western Suburbs Rifle Reserve was formed at Haberfield on Monday last. The Mayor of Ashfield (Alderman C. H. Algie) presided, and the speakers were Major ...

    Article : 78 words
  47. TELEGRAPHIC.

    NEWCASTLE (62m).—Arr: Feb. 18. Myola, s, Hunter, s, Fitzroy, s, Ready, s, Mulachite, s, Yuloo, s, Murray, s, Cavan, sch, from Sydney; Noorebar, s, form C[?]'s Harbour; Williams, s, and Karuah, s, from Port ...

    Article : 128 words
  48. THE MUSICIANS.

    The first parade of the Musicians and Theatrical Employees' Rifle Club will be held in the Government House grounds at 10 o'clock this morning. Members of the Musicians' ...

    Article : 41 words
  49. TROPICAL FORCE.

    The troops who have returned from active service in the Pacific Islands are to be accorded a welcome this evening at the White City, Rushcutter Bay. Every man ...

    Article : 158 words
  50. PAPERS FOR OUR MEN IN EGYPT

    Sir,—I have for the past three months been sending local papers to members of the expeditionary force in Egypt, and have been rather puzzled to hear that they have not ...

    Article : 172 words
  51. COLDSTREAMS' THANKS.

    The Agent-General has cabled to the Premier the following message from the officer commanding the Coldstream Guards:- "Officer-comamanding Coldstreams asks you ...

    Article : 125 words
  52. TO-DAY.

    Her Majesty's Theatre "High Jinks." 7.50. Theatre Royal: "The Sign of the Cross," 8. Criterion Theatre: "The Travelling Salesman," 8. Adelphi Theatre: "The Night Side of London." 8. ...

    Article : 89 words
  53. MOTOR LORRIES.

    The hon. treasirers of the Red Cross Society, New South Wales branch (Mrs. Spencer Brunton and Mr. Wilfrid Docker), Norwich-chambers, Hunter-street, Sydney, announce the receipt of the following special ...

    Article : 114 words
  54. BANK NOTE CASE.

    The Police Court investigation before Mr. Dwyer, P.M., into the charge against Solley Burvill. Commonwealth Public servant, of stealing bank notes of the value of £2000, ...

    Article : 84 words
  55. ATHLETICS.

    A programme of athletic and cycling events was conducted at the Sydney Sports Ground last night. The principal event, a 75yds handicap, promoted by Mr. A. W. Daunt for members of the N.S.W. Athletic ...

    Article : 409 words
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