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  2. SPORTING.

    Our Broken Hill correspondent telegraphs that the stipendiary stewards have concluded their inquiry into Carot's running in the Trial Stakes, at South Broken Hill Races on ...

    Article : 225 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Fire destroyed a cottage here this afternoon the property of Mr. W. Gibson, and occupied by Mr. E. Starr. The house and contents were not insured. ...

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  4. PAPER, TRADE.

    The Interstate Commission sat to-day, when the printing trade was again under review. J. A. Gates (J. Spicer and Sons) produced a copy of a letter sent by him to James Spicer ...

    Article : 480 words
  5. AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL.

    Amongst the additional statements published in the volumes of evidence placed before the Dominions' Royal Commission in Australia are appendices [?]earing on the questions of ...

    Article : 543 words
  6. HENLEY-ON-CANAL.

    The Associated Rowing Clubs, under the auspices of the New south Wales Rowing Association, propose to hold an aquatic carnival on the Hen[?]cy principle on the [?] Baberfield Canal, with the object of ...

    Article : 135 words
  7. BOOLAROO RACES.

    The February meeting of the Boolaroo Racecourse Ltd. was held this afternoon in dull weather. The rain during the morning was no doubt responsible for the attendance being but fair. A number of ...

    Article : 635 words
  8. GRAZIERS' DISPUTE.

    At the District Court on Tuesday, before Judge Gibson. John Boorer, of Millville, claimed £11 from David Thomas Bray for falling to fulfil his part of the contract ...

    Article : 86 words
  9. BASEBALL.

    The annual meeting of the Petersham Junior Club was held in the Petersham Town Hall on Tuesday. The performances of all three teams were good, but, although neither the A nor [?] team won the senior ...

    Article : 58 words
  10. BOWLS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 47 words
  11. MAITLAND SESSIONS.

    The Maitland Quarter Seassions were opened at the Courthouse. East Maitland, on Tuesday, by Judge Fitzbardinge. Mr. A. F. Dawson prosecuted for the Crown. ...

    Article : 361 words
  12. SCHOOLS' BASEBALL.

    Success is attending the efforts of the association's honorary representative among the schools. A large number of the boys are desirous of playing baseball, and it is expected that 40 teams will enter the competitions ...

    Article : 72 words
  13. SWIMMING.

    Following are the handicaps for the above club's races un Thursday night at the Spit Baths. The events are 200yds senior handicap and 100yds junior handicap: ...

    Article : 183 words
  14. BRAIDWOOD ANNUAL MEETING.

    Following are the nominations for the principal events in connection with the Brraidwood annual races on March 7 and 8 next:—Cup. 9f: Boalla, Albertine, Colin, Queen of Mount, Pol[?]hto, Ganesa, Handeuff. ...

    Article : 56 words
  15. ATHLETICS.

    The combined clubs held a meeting for members at the Sydney Sports Ground last night. Results:- EAST SYDNEY A.A.C. 75yds Handicap.—J. Crump, 6yds, 1; H. Wright, 7yds, ...

    Article : 361 words
  16. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were notified yesterday:- A.J.C. St. Leger: Sunup. Sires' Produce Stakes: Badallia. ...

    Article : 40 words
  17. GOLF.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 words
  18. VICTORIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    A few horses engaged at the approaching V.R.C. fixture, raced at Mentone to-day. All the prominent Newmarket Handicap candidates, including Desire, Aleconner, and ...

    Article : 441 words
  19. TRAMWAY ANNUAL CARNIVAL.

    The annual tramway swimming carnival, controlled by the newly-formed Tramway Sports Association, will be held at the Coogee Aquarium Baths on Monday night, March 2. The fixture will be controlled by ...

    Article : 89 words
  20. LAWN TENNIS.

    Norman E. Brookes played an exhibition match to-day against the State champion, Ernest F. Parker, Brookes winning by 6-4, 6-1. 5-6. The last set was made straight-o[?]t, on account of the heat. ...

    Article : 45 words
  21. BOXING.

    Both Matt Wells and Ray Bronson, who meet at the Stadium on Saturday, will appear at this afternoon's matinee at the Rushecutter Bay building. Jack Dougherty, who was a front rank welter-weight in ...

    Article : 89 words
  22. MENTONE RACING CLUB.

    The weather was nice and cool for the Mentone races this afternoon, and there was a large attendance. Details:- First Division Handicap, 5f.—F. J. M'Mahon's ...

    Article : 610 words
  23. MARRICKVILLE HOSPITAL TOURNAMENT.

    The date for the closing of entries for the above tournament in connection with the hospital fete has been extended to Monday, March 2. The final will be played on Saturday, March 7, when a ladies' ...

    Article : 47 words
  24. BENEFIT AT NEWTOWN.

    The benefit entertainment promoted by Messrs. W. Weekes, L. H. Kearney, and J. Morgan, to help the widow and orphans of the late Harold Smith, one time prominent welterweight boxer, takes place at ...

    Article : 65 words
  25. CYCLING.

    The As[?]eld League Club has decided to enter a team for the Dunlop 100 miles relay test. A two-hours' teams' race for members will be held at Pratten Park on Saturday afternoon, April ...

    Article : 169 words
  26. LORD MAYOR'S CAR.

    It has been decided by the City Council to purchase a suitable motor car for the use of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. The recommendation to this effect was made ...

    Article : 334 words
  27. AMUSEMENTS.

    During the grand opera season, which carried on the musical interest of 1913 to the closing month of the year, visitors to the gallery whiled away a [?]edious period of waiting by giving an imprompt[?] concert. ...

    Article : 488 words
  28. POLICE AND FIRE BRIGADE SPORTS.

    Following are the handicaps for the Police and Fire Brigades annual carnival, at the Agricultural Ground, on Wednesday, March 4. 100 Yards Open Handicap.—First Heat: F. Coles[?] ...

    Article : 1,010 words
  29. CLABBY FOR AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. R. L. Baker, of the Sydney Stadium, has signed a contract for J. Clabby to visit Australia for three contests in the autumn. ...

    Article : 36 words
  30. RAILWAY SERVICE.

    The present system of appeals in the raliway service and the eyesight test were the subject of criticism by the Assistant Treasurer (Mr. Hoyle) yesterday. ...

    Article : 529 words
  31. CANLEY PARK CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  32. CASUALTIES.

    The City Coronor (Mr. J. W. Fletcher) yesterday morning held an inquiry into the death of Herbert John Creamer, who was found dead, with his throat cut, on Monday, at 62 ...

    Article : 91 words
  33. CAMDEN CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 72 words
  34. ASCOT RACING CLUB.

    The pony and gallo[?]ay meeting held yesterday at Ascot was largely attended, and was carried out in pleasant condition. The [?]orning's rain laid the dust, which often makes the tram journey to the ...

    Article : 1,421 words
  35. AUSTRALIAN ROAD RIDERS.

    The team of Australian road riders, consisting of Don Kirkham, I. R. Munro, C. Snell, C. Piercy, F. Kee[?]e, and G. Bell, who recently sailed for Europe to compete in the season's important long-distance road ...

    Article : 282 words
  36. "TIRED OF EVERYTHING."

    An inquiry into the doath of Arthur Robottom R[?]dgway, an engineer, who was found dead on the morning of the 16th instant, in St. L[?]onard's Park, North Sydney, was held ...

    Article : 76 words
  37. DEATH OF A WOMAN.

    At 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Rose Pascoe, aged 48, was found hanging from a beam in the washhouse at the back of her home, 4 Eva Terrace. The Civil Ambulance ...

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  38. BEALE MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    The Beale Musical Society opened its 1914 [?] with the popular musical comedy, "Florado[?]" in St. George's Hall, Newtown, on Tuesday evening, when a well-filled house enjoyed a performance which wa[?] ...

    Article : 298 words
  39. A NEW ARRIVAL.

    Shortly after the steamer from Sydney arrived at the wharf this morning, Constable Asprcy, of the Water Police, noticed a man carrying a bag, the bulk and size of which ...

    Article : 164 words
  40. GUNDAGAI ANNUAL MEETING.

    The Gundagai annual meeting commenced to-day. The attendance was fair, but the weather was hot and dusty. Results:- Opening Handicap.—Pendor (A. Higgins), l; ...

    Article : 140 words
  41. ELECTRICIAN INJURED.

    On Tuesday J. Pye, an electrician, living at 45 Elizabeth-street, city, was working on the verandah of the Union Furniture Company's premises in Pitt-street, ...

    Article : 64 words
  42. CRICKET.

    The match between the Australian team and Wang[?]i was drawn. Scores: Wanganui, 10[?] Ransford took six for 22, Collins two for 27, Mailey one for 12, Noble one for 20, Armstrong none for 6, Cody none ...

    Article : 128 words
  43. IMMIGRANT CRUSHED.

    Thomas M'Donald, aged 22, a now arrival, met with an accident at Hebburn colllery. A large quantity of stone fell from the roof, and literally buried him. Which being ...

    Article : 89 words
  44. WALCHA ANNUAL MEETING.

    The annual races were held to-day in w[?]t weather. Opening Handicap, 6f.—A. Hooke's May Match, [?]st 101b, 1; Davies' Heart and Cross, 7st 2lb, 2; Scotmoss, 8st 4lb, 3. Betting: 7 to 4 on May Match. ...

    Article : 137 words
  45. A MOTHER CHARGED.

    At the City Court to-day, Emma F[?]ell appeared on a charge of having taken away by fraud, on February 22, at Rockdale, N.S.W., two children, Charles Foell and Herman Foel[?] ...

    Article : 91 words
  46. "DAVID COPPERFIELD" RECITAL.

    A highly interesting "David Copperfield rec[?] was given at the King's Hall yesterday evening by the Rev. George Walters, under the auspices of the Dickens Fellowship. The spraker chose his excer[?] ...

    Article : 53 words
  47. GOULBURN V METROPOLITAN TEAM.

    A ballot was taken by a local paper for the selection of the best team to represent Goulburn in the match against the winning Metropolitan eleven. The following were successful:—M. Cull[?]an[?] L. Seiler, L. ...

    Article : 64 words
  48. DIED FROM THIRST.

    On December 17 last a swag was seen on Glenalyon Station road, about 12 miles from Sesbania Station woolshed, in the Hughenden district. A letter was afterwards found ...

    Article : 104 words
  49. MONARO RACE CLUB.

    The Monaro Race Club's annual meeting was held to-day. There was a good attendance. The weather was cool. Mr. E. Rolfe was judge; Mr. W. Delany, handicapper; and Mr. Z. Moriarty, starter. Mr. J. ...

    Article : 236 words
  50. THE THEATRE LEAGUE.

    The Theatre Leaue of New South Wales, [?] for the encouragement and support of Australi[?] plays and playwrights," will obviously exprience a difficulty in [?]inding [?]ither, Moreover, it may be added ...

    Article : 499 words
  51. INSURANCE COMPANIES' MATCH.

    The sixth annual cricket match between the Royal and London and Lancashire Insurance Companies took place at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and resulted [?] a win for the Royal Company by [?]58 [?]s. Scores: ...

    Article : 93 words
  52. FEDERAL OBSERVATORY.

    The Commonwealth is making provision to erect an observatory at Mount Strom[?]o, in the Federal territory, but a long series of experiments is to be made before it is finally ...

    Article : 218 words
  53. RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

    The fifth annual meeting of the Annandale District Rugby League Club was held on Tuesday, Mr. J. J. [?]an, president, in the chair. The club, though [?]ot successful in the first grade competition, did well ...

    Article : 168 words
  54. PANAMA EXHIBITION.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Massey) has invited the presidents of agricultural and pastoral associations, chambers of commerce, and industrial associations, to meet him to-morrow ...

    Article : 80 words
  55. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

    Harold Henricksen, who was admitted to the Warwick Hospital on February 14, suffering from a bulle[?] wound accidentally inflicted in a railway carriage, died on Monday. ...

    Article : 64 words
  56. M.C.C. AND VICTORIAN ASSOCIATION.

    Some weeks, ago a conference, at which the Melbourne Cricket Club and Victorian Cricket Association were represented, agreed on a scheme for the settlement of the long-drawn-out dispute. The prop[?]l, ...

    Article : 116 words
  57. POSTAL VOTING.

    Giving evidence before the Electoral Commission yesterday the Chief Electoral Officer (Mr. Stenberg) said that the postal vote system here was unsatisfactory. Officers neglected to ...

    Article : 53 words
  58. AUSTRALIAN FLEET

    The Australian Fleet arrived to-day. This was the flagship's first visit to Melbourne. The State Ministry will entertain the Admiral and captains of the warships at ...

    Article : 55 words
  59. AUSTRALIANS IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Wanganu[?] batted [?]st against the Aus[?] [?] lost one wicket for 51. Rain prevented a continuance of the play. ...

    Article : 31 words
  60. MOTOR CYCLING.

    The annual general meeting of the Sydney Bicycle and Motor Cycle Club will be held at the clubrooms on Thursday. March 5. The club has successfully completed its thirty-fourth year, and, it is stated, is the ...

    Article : 127 words
  61. ASCOT RACING CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the meeting at Ascot on Saturday:- Fourteen-two Maiden Handicap, 4f.—Malvana, [?]st 7lb; Lady Lindsay, 8st; Dgin, 7st 121b; Lady Fortune, 7st ...

    Article : 762 words
  62. SCULLING.

    A meeting of supportas Of James Paddon, champion stuller of Australisia, was held at Bateman's Hotel last evening to devise means to defray the expenses of his trip to England in May next, to row Ernest ...

    Article : 502 words
  63. FATAL SHOOTING.

    Rud[?]lph Wheldon, an elderly man, who was concerned in a shooting incident, which took place a few weeks ago in an hotel in Edwardstreet, city, died in the general hospital this ...

    Article : 38 words
  64. TRAIN COLLISION.

    A passenger and goods train collided at Wanganui station last night. T[?] engines were damaged and the passengers shaken, but none were injured. A mistake on the part ...

    Article : 51 words
  65. HILL-CLIM[?]NG CONTEST.

    The Sydney Bicycle and Motor Cycle Club will hold [?] handicap hill-c[?]mbing contest on Saturday afternoon. Members will rendzvous at Pymble Hill at 2.30 o'clock. ...

    Article : 32 words
  66. INTERSTATE COMMISSION.

    The Interstate Commission will shortly visit Hobart and Launceston to take evidence in connection with the tariff. The arrangements set out below will be ...

    Article : 49 words
  67. GOOD ROADS.

    At a meeting of the executive of the Good Ro[?]ds Association last evening the question of the divided control of main roads was discussed and a platfotm was adopted which will ...

    Article : 79 words
  68. ROWING.

    The New South, Wales Rowing Association's [?]fforts to secure the af[?]liation of country rowing clubs is meeting will some success. The Wagga Rowing Club is the first country club to af[?]liate, and it is expected that ...

    Article : 195 words
  69. INFANTILE PARALYSIS.

    The Minister for Public Health (Mr. Rhodes) states th[?]t with a view of getting authentic information regarding the number of cases of infant[?]le paraiysis he has decided ...

    Article : 37 words
  70. TALLOW.

    At to-day's tallow sales 1758 casks were offered, and 1005 sold. Prices:—Mutton, [?]ne 36/3, medium [?]3/6; beef, fine 35/, medium [?]/. ...

    Article : 31 words
  71. Advertising

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    Advertising : 20 words
  72. Advertising

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    Advertising : 22 words
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