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  2. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 196 words
  3. SPORTING.

    The programme framed for the pony and galloway meeting, to be held at Ascot on the 15th inst., demands the attention of owners and trainers to-day, for at 5 p.m. entries ...

    Article : 590 words
  4. LYELL DISASTER.

    The Royal Commission into the North Lyell disaster resumed at 9.30 a.m. to-day, and adjourned at 10.15 a.m., to sit at Zeehan tomorrow morning. A minute of the Lyell ...

    Article : 254 words
  5. MOONEE VALLEY RACES.

    There was a splendid attendance at Moonee Valley this afternoon for the meeting in aid of the V.R.C. Distressed and Disabled Jockeys' Fund, the weather being fine and cool. Among those present were the ...

    Article : 753 words
  6. GOLF MIDST THE SNOWS.

    On Anniversary Day, 26th instant, the Premier, Mr. M'Gowen, will perform an interesting ceremony, in opening the new golf course in connection with the Hotel Kosciusko. It will be the first Government golf ...

    Article : 436 words
  7. POLICE AMATEUR CLUB.

    The first annual meeting of the Police Amateur Athletic Club was held in the Central Police Barracks on Tuesday. Superintendent Sherwood (Acting Inspector-General) presided. ...

    Article : 287 words
  8. LAWN TENNIS.

    The fouth annual country week carnival was commenced yesterday on the courts of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association at Double Bay. They were fully occupied all day with competitions for the ...

    Article : 1,620 words
  9. THE BLAYNEY ELECTION.

    Sir,—Mr Carmichael professes to see, in the few observations of-mine, which you were good enough to publish in your issue of Tuesday last, some insidious design on my part on ...

    Article : 608 words
  10. ANGLING

    Few anglers appear to be aware of the fact that at Wallacia, about 12 miles by coach from Penrith, there is as fine a stretch of water for perch fishing as could be found anywhere within 50 miles of ...

    Article : 415 words
  11. AMERICAN SAMOA.

    The 171st meridian divides the possessions of Germany and the United States in the Samoan Islands, the islands to the east belonging to America, and the others to Germany. ...

    Article : 331 words
  12. CLUB NIGHT SPORTS.

    The first week-night club meeting was held at the Sydney Sports Ground last evening. Six clubs carried out a programme of 22 events. Results:- SOUTH SYDNEY HARRIERS. ...

    Article : 624 words
  13. CRICKET.

    Several changes have been made in the personnel of the metropolitan team to play against the country team. It now comprises the following:—E. Bull (captain), C. Hayes, H. Dupain, F. Bowden, H. Davis, J. ...

    Article : 106 words
  14. PLAYERS' PERMITS.

    Peruits have been granted to M. E. Bowling, of Penrith, to play for Central Cumberland, and to Norman [?]allaway to play for Paddington. ...

    Article : 25 words
  15. POSTPONED SECOND GRADE MATCH.

    The second grade match, Randwick v Newtown, which was postponed from the first round, will start at Rand wick 0val on Saturday and finish on the 25th inst. Messrs. E. J. Shaw and H. Joyce have been ...

    Article : 44 words
  16. ROSEBERY RACING CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the Pony and galloway race meeting, which takes place on Saturday next:- Maiden Handicap, 5½f.—Milgah, 8st 5lb; Haughty Peg, ...

    Article : 440 words
  17. KENSINGTON RACING CLUB.

    Yesterday's pony and galloway meeting at Kensington was marked by several exciting finishes, and the racing proved of an interesting nature. The four-year-old brown gelding Dalhazel gained ...

    Article : 1,079 words
  18. COUNTRY TEACHERS v THE "REFEREE."

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 277 words
  19. PERCH FISHING IN WARBURTON CREEK.

    In connection with the recent splendid catches of perch made in Warburton'a Creek, some six miles from Bombala, it appears that Mrs. P. Brasington liberated them over 10 years ago. She received two ...

    Article : 53 words
  20. CLERKS' UNION.

    The friction that has marked the coming into operation of the wages board for clerks has induced Mr. E. Chambers, secretary of the Clerks' Union, to forward the following ...

    Article : 148 words
  21. FISHING AT CAPE HAWKE.

    Mr. A. M'Kay, of Willoughby, has just returned from a fishing excursion to Tuncurry, Cape Hawke. He reports that several anglers were having splendid sport among the whiting, bream, flounder, and ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. A COUNTRY ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION.

    With a view of securing the reservation of certain waters within the township river frontages from the operations of professional fishermen with nets, an attempt is being made to establish an anglers' ...

    Article : 246 words
  23. BOMBALA ATHLETIC CLUB.

    At a general meeting of the Bombala Boys' Athletic Club prizes won during the year were presented. The winners were:—Free gymnastics. R. Stutchbury, 1; C. Holland, 2. Indian clubs: R. Stutchbury, 1; ...

    Article : 165 words
  24. ARBITRATION AWARDS.

    The difficulty in obtaining satisfaction in the interpretation of awards was referred to by Mr. S. Vinton (secretary of the Bathurst Show committee, and an official of the local ...

    Article : 141 words
  25. LABOUR AND BLAYNEY.

    Sir,—As one who was the first to sugges[?] in the press, when the great maritime strike was coming to an end, that the workers of Australia should look to political power for ...

    Article : 839 words
  26. METROPOLIS v COUNTRY.

    Great dissatisfaction is expressed in cricket circles at the composition of the team chosen to represent the country against the metropolis on Friday. It is claimed that the [?]warra district should have had at ...

    Article : 66 words
  27. INVERELL JOCKEY CLUB.

    The weights for the two principal handicaps in connection with the above meeting are subjoined:- New Year's Gift.—Havitah King, 9st: Lever, 8st 5lb; Roseneath, 8st 3lb: Vigaro, 8st: Bonnie Princess, ...

    Article : 84 words
  28. ROWING.

    A letter has been received by the chairman of the New South Wales Rowing Association (Mr. A. E. Marsh) from Mr. Q. L. Deloitte, advising him of the despatch of the grand challenge cup, per R.M.S. ...

    Article : 134 words
  29. THE GUN.

    A starling match at Bungendore on New Year's Day was very successful, 24 shooters competing. A sweep-stake before the match was divided between S. N. Morton (Queanbeyan) and A. Evans (Bungendore), with ...

    Article : 97 words
  30. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The official handicapper of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen, Mr. B. Carroll, has issued the following marks for the handicaps for the international sports, to be run on the North Sydney Oval on Saturday: ...

    Article : 351 words
  31. GOULBURN LICENSED VICTUALLERS' RACE MEETING.

    The following are the weights for the meeting, to be held next Saturday:- Opening Handicap.—Bellbrook, 9st; Dustcloud, 8st [?]2lb. Gunning, 8st 9lb, Fancy Vest, 8st 7lb. ...

    Article : 210 words
  32. BOXING.

    Despite the fact that he broke his right hand early in the second round, Bill Souter the North Coast middleweight, was always too vigorous for Ernie Zanders in their contest at the stadium last ...

    Article : 203 words
  33. WEALTH OF BROKEN HILL.

    Figures prepared by the various mining companies, and issued through the courtesy of the Customss Department, [?]m the fact that the past year was the greatest, as regards the ...

    Article : 256 words
  34. INTERSTATE EIGHT-CAR RACE.

    As far back as December 19 the hon. secretary of the Rowing Association wrote to the hon. secretaries of the various clubs, asking them to forward the names of members eligible to represent New South Wales ...

    Article : 120 words
  35. SCULLING.

    At a meeting of the committee which han charge of the Pearce benefit arrangements, it was decided to hold the carnival at the Stadium on January 30, in the evening. ...

    Article : 58 words
  36. TASMANIAN RACING CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the Hobart Cup, 1½m.—Beltana, Simmerina, Aeroplane, The Vanquisher, Homestead, Lawrenny, Lazy Lad, Tormore, Uncle Matt, Orvieto, Greenfinch, oLst Chord, Belove, ...

    Article : 47 words
  37. NOTES.

    The committee of the Victoria Bicycle Club has arranged to run a three-quarter mile track race on January l8[?] the club Saturday of the New South Wales Cyclists' Union. Entries will be received up ...

    Article : 140 words
  38. GRAND FLOWER SHOW.

    Sir,—I hall with pleasure Mr. Dean's letter to your paper of yesterday, and, speaking for myself personally, and I believe also for the Horticultural Society of New South Wales, ...

    Article : 316 words
  39. AQUATICS.

    The ninth annual Manly Regatta will be held on Saturday, January 18, when a series of sailing and rowing events will be held. The sailing events comprise seven items—a general handicap for all boats of ...

    Article : 175 words
  40. NEWNHAM RACING CLUB.

    The following nominations have been received for the Newnham Cup, lm.—Sagittarius Leading Light, Miss Kittchener, Glacio, Aeroplane, Sweet Auburn, Chiri, Wishful, Somasdo, Kingling, Bon Frisco, Sirkar, ...

    Article : 58 words
  41. MASTER BUTCHERS.

    The annual meeting and smoke concert of the N.S.W. Master Butchers' Association was held on Wednesday. The president, Mr. C. Harford, was in the chair. ...

    Article : 128 words
  42. COUNTRY SPORTS.

    The annual sports at Eumungerie were very largely attended. Following are the results:- Opening Handicap Footrace, 100yds.—S. Knight, 1; A. McCallum, 2. ...

    Article : 165 words
  43. BOOLAROO RACING CLUB.

    The January meeting of the Boolaroo Racecourse[?] Company, Ltd., was held to-day, in fine weather. Resultss:- Boolaroo Mile of 40 sovs.—C. Bailey's ady Terrell, ...

    Article : 587 words
  44. TASMANIAN TURF CLUB.

    The nominations for the principal events of the above meeting are subjoined:- Launceston Cup.—Beltana, Sweet Lil, Chirs, Hugil, Kingling, Bon Frisco, St. Antoine, Fairford, Houdini, ...

    Article : 141 words
  45. SWIMMING.

    The above club decided their weekly handicap at the local baths on Tuesday night. Result:—55yds handicap:—Final: W. Knispel, 17s, 1; [?] Ikin, 6s, 2; F. Allen, 4s, 3. Time, 46s. The members will hold an ...

    Article : 73 words
  46. SOUTH SYDNEY LEAGUE CLUB.

    The above club contested a 66yds brace relay at Googee Aquarium Baths, with the following result:— H. J. Roberts and H. Roberts, 1; A. Rice and R. Nathan, 2; F. O'Donnell and J. Brown, 3. Time, 46s. ...

    Article : 78 words
  47. SHIRE COUNCILS.

    JEMALONG (Forbes).—At the last meeting of the council the clerk reported that out of a general rate of £5400 levied in 1912, only £6 4s 11d was outstanding on December 31, and this would be ...

    Article : 265 words
  48. BOWLS.

    One of the first matches to be played in connection with the State rink championship was that between teams captained by Messrs. T. Jesson and Fuller. The game, which was played yesterday on the City Green, ...

    Article : 74 words
  49. BATHURST DISTRICT TROTTING CLUB.

    At a meeting of the Bathurst District Trotting Club last night the following officials were appointed: Handicapper, stipendiary steward, and starter, Mr. A. Payten; assistant stipendiary stewards, Messrs. J. J. ...

    Article : 165 words
  50. GLEBE LADIES' LEAGUE CLUB.

    Following are the results of the 37yds handicap:— First heat: Miss V. Green, 17s, 1: Mrs. F. Hillis, 19s, 2: Miss E. Shipway, 16s, 3. Time, 46s. Second heat: Miss Higgans, 11s, 1; Miss O'Brien, 4s, 2: Mrs. ...

    Article : 85 words
  51. MUSICAL LONGEVITY.

    Sir,—My attention has been drawn to some instances of musical longevity recently noted in your columns Mr. F. W. C. Schaeffer, a tenor in my choir, has sung as boy and man ...

    Article : 131 words
  52. BRITISHERS IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The British Isles te[?]is team concluded its tourney to-day. Parke and Lowe beat Swanston and Ollivier, 9-7, 6-8, 6-4, in exhibition matches. In the singles Parke beat Dixon, 6-2, 6-1; Dixon and Beamish beat ...

    Article : 50 words
  53. THE WAVERLEY (LADIES') LEAGUE.

    This club, which is affiliated to the waverley (Gentn.'s) League, held a large and enthusiastic meeting on Monday evening. Thirty new members were elected, together with the following office-bearers:— ...

    Article : 80 words
  54. DUBBO BOWLING CLUB.

    The following games have been played on in the various competitions in connection with the Dubbo Bowling Club:—Bakers and Millers: Hawke v lex, 31·22; Ritter v P. Gartrell, 31·21; Irvine v Jas. ...

    Article : 260 words
  55. ATHLETICS.

    The folloing is taken from the "Johannesburg Star," the subject being one which is creating con[?]erable discussion in athletic circled in South Africa. "The executive committee of the South African ...

    Article : 199 words
  56. TRUMPER TESTIMONIAL MATCH.

    Great interest is being evinced in the forthcoming match between New South Wales and the Rest of Australia, arranged as a testimonial to Victor Trumper. However, the citizens' committee and [?] large numb[?] ...

    Article : 168 words
  57. THREE-QUARTER-MILE HANCICAP.

    The heats of the 1320yds handicap promoted annually by the A.S.A. were decided last night at the Domain Municipal Ra[?] [?] the 34 entrants, all but seven faced the starter. ...

    Article : 430 words
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