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  2. SPORTING.

    The spring meeting of the Victorian Racing Club will be continued at Flemington to-day. Public interest will, of course, be chiefly centred on the Melbourne Cup, which will be ...

    Article : 423 words
  3. NEWCASTLE.

    Eight-hours' Day was celebrated in Newcastle to-day. The clouds that threatened rain during the early part of the morning did not prevent the people from coming to the ...

    Article : 237 words
  4. MELBOURNE GARDEN PARTY.

    After Saturday's rain it was expected that the weather would improve for the garden party given at State Government House this afternoon, but the hopeful anticipation met ...

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Miss M'Rac, who has been postmistress here for the past two years, has resigned her position. The Union Bank of Australia has decided ...

    Article : 297 words
  6. BOWRAL RACE CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared in connection with the Bowral Race Club's meeting on Saturday, November 9:- Dying Handicap, 6f.—Lord Jeweller, 9st 5lb; ...

    Article : 242 words
  7. CHURCH CLUBS' MATCHES.

    Arncliffe St. David s Church of England and Campsie St. John's Church of England played a match at Campsic on Saturday. Scores:- Arncliffe Campsie. ...

    Article : 319 words
  8. MUSWELLBROOK JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Muswellbrook Jockey Club's races were held on Saturday on the Recreation Racecourse in sultry weather. There was a fair attendance. Results:— Maiden Handicap, 6f.—Mr. P Ross' Sarana, by Phil ...

    Article : 438 words
  9. FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The second spring show of the Newcastle Floricultural Society was opened on Friday by Dr. Beeston, M.L.C. The exhibits all round were good, especially in the carnation ...

    Article : 49 words
  10. BOOLAROO RACE CLUB.

    The following are the weights declared for the Boolaroo Race Meeting to be held on Wednesday next:- Teralba Mile.—Otto Grafton, 9st 12lb; Hsaty Merv, ...

    Article : 257 words
  11. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    At the annual banquet of the Amalgamated Coachmakers' Society, held at Granville on Saturday evening, when the toast of "The Federal and State Parliaments" was proposed, ...

    Article : 222 words
  12. QUEENSLAND.

    An offer is stated to have been made to the Government of financial assistance to permit the construction of a line into Cecil Plains, on the Darling Downs. This would ...

    Article : 86 words
  13. ATHLETICS.

    The Botany Harrier Club will decide their handicaps next Wednesday night, at the Sports Ground, Moore Park, as follows:—100 yards, ½ mile running, ½ mile walk, and hop, step, and jump handicaps. ...

    Article : 36 words
  14. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    The weather was fine, but somewhat raw this morning, when the tan was fast going, but the sand was slightly on the heavy side, after the ...

    Article : 762 words
  15. Y.M.C.A.

    The Y.M.C.A. A.A.C. will run off the following events at the Sydney Sports Ground at Wednesday night's carnival:—75 yards handicap, 220 yards handicap, ½ mile handicap. ...

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  16. BROKEN HILL JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Spring Meeting of the Broten Hill Jockey Club was held on Saturday afternoon. Light showers fell at interview, and the racing was conducted under disagreeable conditions. The course was heavy, and the ...

    Article : 587 words
  17. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The following are the entries for the Rosehill Racing Club's meeting to be held on November 16:- Dundas Handicap, 7f.—Lord Hybla, Abbrite, Mulford, Master Flavns, Cool Air, Lady Maltster, Royal ...

    Article : 227 words
  18. FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    Mr. D. Tone Dillon, barrister-at-law, and editor of the "Bundaberg Mail," has received requisitions, both from the P.P. League and the Queensland Farmers' Union in the district, ...

    Article : 49 words
  19. ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE SPORTS.

    The annual sports of St. Patrick's College were held on Saturday and some good contests were witnesed. Results:—Senior Cup: D. Nilon (Cootamundra). Junior Cup: P. Bolger (Wallendbeen). 100 ...

    Article : 281 words
  20. UNHAPPY BARRIER.

    The night sanitary service of the city has again been hung up. The City Council on Friday night discharged six of the night staff for falling to properly carry out their work ...

    Article : 145 words
  21. MILITARY.

    Colonel Kenneth Mackay, C.B., commanding the 3rd Light Horse Brigade, visited Camden on Saturday to inspect the Pieton-Camden Half-squadron of the Mounted Rifles. There was a good muster of the Camden ...

    Article : 147 words
  22. SPORTS AT PORTLAND.

    The United Friendly Societies' sports were held here on Saturday, in fine weather About 1000 people were present, including Mr. J. Doo[?] M.L.A., Results:— opening Handicap, 100 yards.—L. Squires (7½yds), 1; ...

    Article : 109 words
  23. KANGAROO VALLEY RACES.

    The following are the entries for the Kanguroo Valley races, to be held on November 12:- Flying Handicap:—Rifle Lad, Wantago, Billy Blue, Matuna, Lady Tab, Woonoona, Australia. ...

    Article : 87 words
  24. AQUATICS.

    Cronulla held its inaugural regatta on Saturday at Cunnamatta Bay. Alongside this sheet of water is Gunnamatta Park, containing l8 acres, and this formed a fine vantage ground. About 2000 people were ...

    Article : 358 words
  25. PATRIOTISM.

    Mr. W. H. F. Alexander, secretary of the Friends' Peace Society, London, who is on a trip round the world with his wife, lectured on "Patriotism" toan interested audience at the ...

    Article : 45 words
  26. SLAUGHTERMEN DISMISSED.

    The slaughtermen at the municipal abattoirs to-day refused to accept the new terms offered by the City Council, and were promptly dismissed and paid off. The master butchers ...

    Article : 67 words
  27. BOWLS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 195 words
  28. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was a fashionable attendance at Paling's Concert Hall on Saturday, when the advanced piano pupils from the De Beaupuis studio gave a matinee musicale. The programme opened with the first movement of ...

    Article : 263 words
  29. GOLF.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 110 words
  30. BOXER'S DEATH.

    The contest at the Melbourne Athletic Pavilion to-night between Bob M'Carthy (9st), of Victoria, and Geo. Taylor (8st 9½lb), of Western Australia, had a sensational and ...

    Article : 123 words
  31. WALLERAWANG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Wallerawang Jockey Club races were held on Saturday in line weather. The attendance was large Results:Opening Handicap, 6f.—Larris King, by Blytics: ...

    Article : 158 words
  32. BATHURST G.C.

    Members of the Bathurst Golf Club were on Saturday entertained by the president, Mr. J. M'Plillary, at the close of the season. The prizes won during the year were distributed, the recipients being L. W. ...

    Article : 109 words
  33. AUSTRALIAN GIRLS' AID CONCERT.

    A concert entertainment was given at St. James's Hall last night to swell the funds of the Australian League of Girl Aids. On the musical side those kindly assisting were Mrs. Stafford, Misses Winifred Jenkins, ...

    Article : 247 words
  34. FIRE IN SURRY HILLS.

    Shortly after[?] 11 o'clock last night a fire occurred in the premises of Go Bo Bros., cabinetmakers, Reservoir-street, Surry Hills, and the upper floors were burnt out before ...

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  35. PIGEON HOMING.

    The Annandale Juvenile Homing Society held its first race front Bundanoon on Saturday, with the following results:—Mr. A. J. Slark's Blue Ring, 1; Mr. W. Anderson's Tom Thumb, 2; Mr. S. G. ...

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  36. GEURIE AMATEUR RACE CLUB.

    The Geurie Amateur Race Club's spring meeting was held on Saturday. Results:- Maiden Plate, 6f.—Mr. H. Best's Spalter, 11st 12lb: (Cuneen), 1; Mr. T. A. Whiteley's Wingewarra, 11st ...

    Article : 359 words
  37. VICTORIA PARK v WICKHAM.

    The Wickham bowlers visited Victoria Park yesterday and had an enjoy able day. They were entertained at lunch by the local club, and were trated by the ladies to afternoon tea. The match ...

    Article : 134 words
  38. BOXING.

    A lightweight contest between Freddie Dawes, of Bondi, and "Patto," of Redfern, will be decided at the Gaiety Athletic Club to-night. The preliminary will commence at 8.15, and the main contest at 9. ...

    Article : 56 words
  39. UNEMPLOYMENT.

    The Minister for External Affairs (Mr. Thomas) has received a report from Mr. Donald Campbell, who represented the Commonwealth at a meeting of the committee of ...

    Article : 115 words
  40. CRICKET.

    A ladies cricket match will be played on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday next in aid of the Lyell Disaster Fund. The teams will be composed of members of thye Waverley Undaunted Ladies' Club, ...

    Article : 124 words
  41. BARRETT OUTPOINTS MADDEN.

    The return match between Bob Madden, of Balmain, and Frank Barrett, of Wollongong, was decided at the Gaiety Athletic Club on Saturday night. At the conclusion of the final round Barrett secured the ...

    Article : 41 words
  42. TAMWORTH PONY CLUB.

    The Summer Meeting of the Tamworth Pony Club was held on Saturday. Results:- Maiden Handicap, 14.2 and under, 4f.—Mr. T. S. Rav[?]'s Be Belle, 8st 2½lb, inc. 9½llb over (A. Schurch), 1; ...

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  43. MISSES TESSIE AND MONICA SCULLY.

    At the St. James's Hall to-night a pianoforte and elocutionary recital will be given by Miss Tessie Scully and Miss Monica Scully. Miss Grace Audley, Miss Manie Punch, Mr. Nelson [?]ingworth, and Mr. Walter ...

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  44. DOUBLE BAY PASTIME CLUB v.

    This match was played on Double Bay Park on Saturday and resulted in a win for the local team by 57. Scores:—D.B.P.O., 137 (A. E. Goldman 40, F. Perkins 22, W. Martin 14, R. Campbell 14); ...

    Article : 81 words
  45. PENNANT AND "B" CHAMPIONSHIPS.

    The pennant committee has concluded its work of manking the draw for the pennant and "B" competitions for the metropolitan area, that is as far as district play is concerned. The Newcastle and other ...

    Article : 1,363 words
  46. POESY AND JIMMY HILL MATCHED.

    The Stadium management have arranged a match between Jean Poesy, the French featherweight champion, who arrived in Sydney last week, and Jimmy Hill of Sydney. The date assigned to the fixture ...

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  47. MOUNT LYELL BENEFIT.

    Lord Chelmsford has granted his patronage to an entertainment to be held at the Stadium, Rushcutter Bay, on Monday, for the benefit of the widows, orphans, and sufferers of the late Mount Lyell disaster. ...

    Article : 166 words
  48. MORE IMMIGRANTS.

    The White Star liner Irishman arrived on Saturday with 675 State assisted immigrants for South Australia, the largest number that has ever reached this State in one ...

    Article : 106 words
  49. INTERSTATE CRICKET.

    The match between Western Australia and Victoria was concluded to-day in favour of Victoria. Ryder and Fracey resumed the play, and the latter, after batting half an ...

    Article : 252 words
  50. NEW STEAMERS LAUNCHED.

    Partlculars regarding the launching of two new steamers for the Australian trade have just come to hand. The first is the steamer Clan Macarther, ...

    Article : 319 words
  51. DRUIDS' COMPETITION.

    No. 1 district Druids v Brittania Lodge. Played on Moore Park, and won by No. 1 district by an innings and 87 runs. No. 1 District, 1st innings, 184 (W. Kerim 87, H. Nere 24, A. Pratt 15); Britannia ...

    Article : 88 words
  52. WELLINGTON PONY CLUB.

    The recently formed Wellington Pony Club's third meeting resulted as follows:- Opening Handicap, 14.2 and under, 4f.—W. Drew's Oraletta (Drew), 9st; 1; W. Briton's Gaiety, 8st 12lb ...

    Article : 236 words
  53. WESTMEAD HOME v ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE.

    Westmead Boys' Home beat St. Joseph's College, at Hunter's Hill, by three wickets. For Westmead Home, Aronson made 23, Mason 17, Vest 16, For St. Joseph's, Tracey scored 29, and Burrell 29. Bowling ...

    Article : 46 words
  54. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The Newcastle and Maitland district clubs third competition shoot was held on Saturday at Adamstown. The Boolaroo club in the A grad[?] secured the highest number of points with 360, followed by ...

    Article : 414 words
  55. TRIANGULAR CRICKET.

    The financial statement in connection with the triangular test matches between England, Australia, and South Africa has been made public by the Marylebone Club. The total receipts of the whole of the matches, ...

    Article : 294 words
  56. THE UNIVERSITY SENATE.

    A meeting of the senate of the University was held yesterday. The Chancellor (the Hon. Sir Norman MacLaurin) reported that he had conferred the degree of LL. B. upon Mr. F. M. ...

    Article : 311 words
  57. ROGAN GATE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Bogan Gate Jockey Club held their first Spring meeting on Friday. The weather was fine, and the attendance good. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6f. Mr. Town-end's Lady ...

    Article : 222 words
  58. RATHURST TROTTING CLUB.

    The first meeting of the newly-formed trotting club passed oil successfully on the Show Ground. The attendance was large, and the racing good, Light rain fell late in the afternoon. Results: ...

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  59. MR. NIELSEN.

    Sir,—Will the Premier be good enough to answer the following queutions. viz:- 1. Is it a fact that the Government some weeks ago received Mr. Nleson resignation ...

    Article : 85 words
  60. LAWN TENNIS.

    A meeting of the council of the New South Wales Association was held last night. A telegram was read [?] the Western Australian Association staring that an alteration of dates of their tournament ...

    Article : 258 words
  61. W[?]AMSTROWN RACING CLUB.

    The following are the final acceptances for the Willamstown Cup, lm 3f.: Duke Foote, 9st 10lb: [?] Medallist, 9st 8lb; Revenge, 9st 2lb; Eudorns [?] 8st 9lb; Uncle Sam, 8st 9lb; Art[?]ian, 8st 8lb; [?] ...

    Article : 158 words
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