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  2. THE RECENT WELCOME RAINS.

    It will be seen from the map published above that there have been good general rains over most parts of the State since Tuesday last. The exception, however, is the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 313 words
  3. SPORTING.

    Epping racecourse will this afternoon be [?]he rendezvous of lovers of the trotting horse, and an interesting programme will be played out under the management of the New ...

    Article : 260 words
  4. BUILDINGS AND WORKS.

    The Barren Jack Dam provides the finest example of massive concrete masonry south of the line. It is four years since a commencement was made with the construction ...

    Article : 479 words
  5. BLOOD STOCK SALES AT MELBOURNE.

    The autumn sales of thoroughbred yearlings were held at Newmarket this afternoon by Messrs. Wm. C. Yuille and Co. There was a very large gathering at the ringside, and ...

    Article : 863 words
  6. VICTORIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    It appears that Gold Brew, in course of the Newmarket Handicap race on Saturday, jumped the tan crossing and his rider wa[?] on his neck for a time. Gold Brew lost a good deal ...

    Article : 217 words
  7. GENERAL NOTES.

    The movement to retain, the Rangers at Mosman does not seem to have had effect, for the Perpetual Trustee Company is calling for tenders for its purchase and removal. This ...

    Article : 369 words
  8. LATEST SCRATCHTNGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded to-day:- V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. All engagements: Lancer Plume, Musket ...

    Article : 82 words
  9. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

    Tenders for the following Public Works [?] accepted during the week ended February [?] Supply and delivery of hardwood timber for [?] to Werris Creek Railway, part contract No [?] ...

    Article : 399 words
  10. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    The weather was very cold this morning when the Australian Cup horses did their Anal gallops. All the work was done on the sand, and it was in splendid order. Sea Prince ...

    Article : 548 words
  11. COUNTRY REPORTS.

    ALSTONVILLE.—During the last ten days nearly six inches of rain has fallen giving plenty of feed. BERRY.—Rain is still badly needed by the farmers. A couple of light showers towards the latter end of ...

    Article : 426 words
  12. MELBOURNE AUTUMN' CHAMPIONSHIP.

    A commencement was made to-day with the autumn championship tournament at the Albert Park courts. Results- Singles Championship. ...

    Article : 84 words
  13. CONTRACTS.

    City.—All[?]tions to premises, York-street. Messrs, Robertson and Marks, architects, Messrs. Howie, Brown, and Mo[?], builders. Killlara.—Additions to residence. Messrs. Robertson ...

    Article : 329 words
  14. CYCLING.

    Mr. J. F. Firkin, hon handicapper to the N.S.W. Cyclist[?]' Union, has declared the following handicaps for the half and one mile events to be held at the Summer Baseball Association's carnival at the Royal ...

    Article : 248 words
  15. FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    The Federal Labour Council for the [?] quarie eletorate met at Bathurst on Sa[?] day, and decided to call for nominations f[?] persons willing to submit their names [?] ...

    Article : 65 words
  16. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The Rosehill February reunion, postponed from Saturday, was held yesterday afternoon. In fine but dull weather, and in the presence of a fairly good muster of sporting folk. The ...

    Article : 2,717 words
  17. CRICKET.

    The question of the reconstruction of the Moore, Park wickets was again discussed by the health committee of the City Council, which has control of the parks, at its meeting yesterday afternoon. ...

    Article : 409 words
  18. TIED VERSUS FREE HOUSES.

    Sir,—The recent resolution passed by [?] City Council opens [?]p a question which [?] always been fraught with many di[?] While there are many who declare that [?] ...

    Article : 464 words
  19. REDFERN CLUB.

    The following are the riders chosen to represent the Redfern Bicycle Club at the N.S.W. Cyclists' Union's country championship carnival:- "Perry Cup" Competition.—Stanley Burtinshaw, C. ...

    Article : 56 words
  20. ROSEBERRY RACING CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the pony and galloway race meeting which takes place on Wednesday next:- Maiden Handicap, 5½f.—Kallary, [?]st; Forest Lily, 8st ...

    Article : 502 words
  21. ENFIELD-BURWOOD CLUB.

    The following are the riders chosen to represent the [?]nfield-Burwood Club in the Perry Cup competition:— J. Keen and R. A. Munro. The same riders, and K. Ayres will represent the club in the Criffith Shield ...

    Article : 40 words
  22. TENDERS.

    Hurstville.—Erection of a new brick cottage re[?] den[?], Mr. C. H. Hal[?]d, architect, Hurstville. Canterbury Racecourse-Erection of a grand stand at the Canterbury Park Racecourse for the local race ...

    Article : 915 words
  23. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    The V.R.C. Autumn meeting will be advanced another stage at Flemington to-day, when the programme opens at 1.30 p.m. with the Hopeful Stakes; the Ascotvale Stakes will be ...

    Article : 504 words
  24. ROWING.

    Entries for the St. Ignatius College regatta closed yesterday. The draw for positions in the various races resulted as follow:- Senior Eights: Enterpris[?], 1: Mosman, 2; Leichhardt ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. AUSTRALIANS IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Commenting on the Australian-Canterbury [?] match on Saturday a Christchurch report states that althought only four wickets fell on Saturday, the afternoon's cricket provided a magnificent exhibition of ...

    Article : 298 words
  26. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE.

    A cable message yesterday announ[?]ed that Mr. Beaufort. Burdekin has been chosen "spare man" in the, Oxford University [?]rew for the forthcoming race against Cambrridge University. Some idea of the vast ...

    Article : 151 words
  27. SWIMMING.

    Handicaps for 100 yards race at the Domain [?]aths to-morrow night:—C. Highlands, scr.- R. Reardon. 2s; J. Casey. O. Williams, 4; W. Reynolds, J. Malone, J. H. Stevens, F. Howard, 7; W. Collins, 8; F. Stevens, ...

    Article : 109 words
  28. BOWLS.

    The entries called for in connection with the annual events of the above club met with unusually generous response. The ehampionship attracted 32 nominations, the singles handicap 12, the paris 38, the rink 40, and ...

    Article : 116 words
  29. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for Saturday next:- Flying Mile, 1m—Relievo, 10st 2lb; Maltchester, 9st 4lb; Wild West, 8st 6lb; Mulford, 8st 5lb; Mandowa, 8st 5lb; It's Funny, 8st 4lb; Lord Hybia, 8st; ...

    Article : 514 words
  30. CHAMPION IN FORM.

    Swimming at Napier on Saturday, Champion lowered his 220 yards record by 1 1[?]5s, his actual time being 2m 36 3-5s. In the hundred yards his time was 58 1-5s, his previous best being 60s. ...

    Article : 45 words
  31. ANGLING.

    A 6lb trout was caught yesterday by a local angler. ...

    Article : 16 words
  32. Advertising

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  33. LAWN TENNIS.

    The fourth annual Western Suburbs Championship and Open Tournament will be held at the grounds of the above club on April 11, [?]3, 15, and l8, and upon any intervening days that may be necessary. The ...

    Article : 82 words
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