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  2. SPORTING.

    Boxing Day has always been a popular turf fixture throughout Australia, and the present is no exception to the rule. At Randwick the Australian Jockey Club holds its Summer ...

    Article : 972 words
  3. CRICKET.

    Sydney and Adelaide Universities met for the first time in an inter-University test cricket match, on the University Oval, on Saturday. The rule restricting selection to undergraduates was in this case set ...

    Article : 793 words
  4. THE QUEENSLANDERS.

    Queensland cricket is improving. If it continues to improve, the northern State will take her place as a fourth competitor in the Sheffield Shield contests. Too long have the ...

    Article : 1,468 words
  5. N.S.W. v. VICTORIA.

    After several days of tempestuous, wintry weather, conditions improved for the opening day of the annual Christmas fixture between Victoria and New South Wales. Sleety ...

    Article : 1,438 words
  6. SCULLING.

    Pearce and Webb have completed turning operations. Both are fit,particularly Webb. Both are confident. Pearce will row about 12st 81b, and Webb 10st 121b. There has been little or no betting; the ...

    Article : 61 words
  7. BOWES.

    Saturday was an off day in bowis. The chief item was the deciding of two of the matches in the John Young Shield contest, which was not completed owing to rain that fell three weeks ago. The competition ...

    Article : 162 words
  8. CITY AND SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION.

    Paddington IV., 82 (Sayle 25,) beat Railway Accounts 79 (Chapmin 23, Hall 12.) North Sydney Vets., seven wickets for 200 (L. A. Minnett 140), beat Mosman Vets., 159 (Higgs 31, F. ...

    Article : 49 words
  9. SAILING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  10. WESTERN SUBURBS COMPETITION.

    Alexandria Thelma, one for 207 (A. Brown 84, not out, Tansey 79, and Hill 35 not out), v Wallace and Co. SYDNEY PRINTERS TEAM. ...

    Article : 68 words
  11. BALMAIN DINGY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 34 words
  12. CHATSWOOD v ASHFELD.

    The postponed match between Chastwood and Ashfield, on the latter's green, was played on Saturday, and won by the local team by 25 points. Chatswood, however, registered a lead of 45 points on their green ...

    Article : 142 words
  13. NORTH SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  14. BALMAIN AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION.

    Refinery, 186, beat Brotherhood A, 131 and 41. Leichhardt Hill received a forfeit. Central Western had the bye. B. Grade. ...

    Article : 307 words
  15. NOTES ON THE RACING.

    Chris, Webb pleased his admirers by getting Cornstaik to the front of the fleet of skiffs on the run from the Sow and Pigs to Shark Island; but once it came to a question of working again, he could ...

    Article : 167 words
  16. MOSMAN v WARRINGAH.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  17. SWIMMING.

    The point score races were continued at Abbotsford baths. Results:- 100yds.—Miss Tutt ser 1, Miss Johnson, 3s, 2 Time, lm 55s. ...

    Article : 84 words
  18. ALRIOX 'PARK JOCKEY CLUB.

    Bright and seasonable weather prevailed for the Albion Park Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday, and there was a splendid attendance, while the sum of £1336 5s passed through the totalisator. The race for ...

    Article : 102 words
  19. ASHFIELD v NORTH SYDNEY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  20. DRUMMOYNE CLUB.

    A 410yds sealed senior handicap and a 66yds junior handicap were held in the local baths. Resuits:- 440yds.—E. Johnson, 18s, 1; B. Kelly, 10s, 2; W. Baxter, 12s, 3; G. Erickson, 16s, 4. Time, 6m 43s. ...

    Article : 57 words
  21. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TROTTING ASSOCIATION.

    The first meeting of the recently formed Trotting Association was held on Saturday, but was not largely patronised.' The principal events were won by Hannigau's Wilkes G. which totted a mile and a quarter ...

    Article : 81 words
  22. NEW ZEALAND CRICKET.

    The Wellington v Auckland match for the Punket Shield commenced to-day. Wellington made 188 (Blacklock 51, Gibbs 45, Monaghrin 33 not out). Pearson, the English professional coach, playing for ...

    Article : 220 words
  23. HUNTER'S HILL v MOSMAN.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 31 words
  24. LEICHHARDT AND DISTRICT CLUB.

    Two handicaps were held in the locil municipal baths. Results:- Juniors, 50yds.—First heat: R. Brown, 1; E. Ashman, 2. Second heat: G. Kean, 1; B. Dobson, 2. Final: ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. VICTORIA PARK RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the pony and galloway meeting, which takes place to-morrow:- Victoria Park Purse, 5f.—Cinberry, 8st 121b; Tassy, 8st 111b; Heather, 8st 111b; Petronel 5st 101b; Mery ...

    Article : 564 words
  26. WAVERLEY v NORTH SYDNEY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 words
  27. EASTERN SUBURBS LADIES' CLUB.

    The Eastern Suburbs Ladies' Club point score races resulted as follows:- 100yds Handicap.—Miss Gladys Cullen-Ward, 15s, 1; Miss Bessie Lovelace, 19s, 2; Miss Fanny Durack, ser, ...

    Article : 166 words
  28. A GOOD DAY'S SPORT.

    Saturday was a fairly big day in the Sydney cricket world. New South Wales were engaged in tow interstate events, while Sydney University was pitted against Adeladie. These three events made such ...

    Article : 91 words
  29. MARRICKVILLE CLUB.

    The Marrickville Club will carry out a rink competition during the holidays. Monday and Tuesday, December 26 and 27, and Monday, January 2, will be the days on which the competition will be played. Play ...

    Article : 94 words
  30. MILITARY.

    The following officers have passed the examination for confirmation of their provisional appointments:— Second Lieutenants C. R. Dunster and J. A. Raftery (1st A.L.H.); W. W. Paine (1st A.L.R.), W. O. H. ...

    Article : 50 words
  31. SECOND GRADE.

    Played at Redfern Oval. Mosman, batted first, and totalled 155 (F. Barnes 25, Holt 21, Robinson 20, Dickenson 40, and Cooper 11). Far three for 42, Mailey five for 50, and Kerim one for 16. Rediern in their ...

    Article : 508 words
  32. BONDI LADIES' CLUB.

    The Bondi Ladies' Club point score races at the local baths resulted as follows:- 100yds Handicap.—Miss V. Grover, 14s, 1; Miss I. Corbett, 2s, 2, Miss A. Cutler, ser, 3. ...

    Article : 92 words
  33. MATCH AT NEWCASTLE.

    Hamilton met Lowlands on the latter's green yesterday, the game resulting in a win for Hamilton by 145 points to 130. WOLLONGONG, Sunday. ...

    Article : 67 words
  34. A NEW SYSTEM OF PUMPING.

    At the invitition of Mr. Owen Blacket, Lecturer of Engineering, Sydney Technical College, several city gentlemen interested in mining and pastoral work have inspected a ...

    Article : 340 words
  35. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Double Bay courts will be occupied to-day by players from country towns. They will be taking part in two events—a teams contest and the country singles championship. Last year Goulburn secured the ...

    Article : 207 words
  36. RANDWICK AND COOGEE CLUB.

    The 33yds handicap of the Randwick and Coogee Club, held at the Coogee Aquarium, resulted as follows:— First heat: C. Antonio, 4s, 1; L. M'Clenahan, 1s, 2. Time, 21 1-5s. Second heat: A. Connolly, 2s, 1; T. ...

    Article : 134 words
  37. RACING IN THE WEST.

    At the request of Mr. P. A. Connolly the committee of the W.A.T.C. has directed the stipendiary stewards to inquire into the running of his horses, Jolly Beggar and Thorina, ...

    Article : 55 words
  38. BONDI CLUB.

    The following are the results of the Bondi Club's 100yds brace handicap, held at the local baths:—First heat: H. Kelso and C. Sweetman, 12s, 1; C. Furness and S. Byrne, 13s, 2; B. Mendelsohn and G. Lucas, 8s, ...

    Article : 107 words
  39. WALLSEND JOCKEY CLUB.

    Weights for the Wallsend jockey club races on Boxing Day are:- Shorts Handicap, 6f.—Comus, 10st; Winsome, 9st 91b; Malt, 9st 91b; Mary, 9st 91b; Crown Derby, 9st 31b; ...

    Article : 222 words
  40. SANDOWN PARK RACING CLUB.

    At the Sandown Park Races yesterday the attendance was good and the weather fine but dull. Results:- First Division Handicap, of.—Mr. J. Widdiss' ...

    Article : 820 words
  41. MANLY CLUB.

    At the Manly Municipal Baths on Saturday afternoon the club held a 200yds brace relay handicap. A club handicap, diving competition, in which 19 members took part, was also decided. Results:—First ...

    Article : 233 words
  42. RICHMOND v CUMBERLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 102 words
  43. THE TREATMENT OF THE ABORIGINES.

    Sir,—The Australian Board of Missions is about to issue an appeal to the Australian public for funds to enable them to plae their missions at Yarrabah, near Carins, and ...

    Article : 594 words
  44. ATHLETICS.

    The sports programme in conuection with the Thornleigh fruit and flower show, which is to be held on March 18, includes £8 10s, 100yds handicap, open to all-comers in the district; 75yds handicap, for ...

    Article : 68 words
  45. THIRD GRADE.

    This match was commented on the Erskineville Oval. Newtown reached a total of 94 (Foster not out 30 and Keating 34 were the only bastmen to get into double figures). McEvoy took seven wickets for 13, Keogh ...

    Article : 336 words
  46. EASTERN SUBURBS LADIES' LEAGUE.

    The above club held a ladies' and gent's 100yds brace relay race at Farmer's Rushcutter Bay Baths, which resulted as follows:—Alice Pearce and J. Glazebrook, 2s, 1; Gladys Tate and B. Lovelace, ser, 2; ...

    Article : 59 words
  47. NYNGAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the Nyngan ockey Club's Boxing Day meeting:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Bas Bilu, 9st 131b; La Benah, 9st 11b; Lord Daniels, 9st 71b; Mabot, 9st 31b; La S, ...

    Article : 101 words
  48. BOXING.

    Monte Attel, claiming the bantam-weight championship of the world defeated Billy Wagoner in a 15-rouud bout at Suba, Okiahoma. ...

    Article : 73 words
  49. CLUB SWINGING.

    Burrows and Lawson enter on a club swinging contest at Broken Hill on Junuary 11. ...

    Article : 21 words
  50. GOLF.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 words
  51. LANG AND JACK BURNS.

    For the contost on Monday between Laug and Jack Burns Lang is the favourite. [On Monday Bill Lang, the Anstralian heavy weight, meets Jack Burns (not Tommy) in London. Burns, ...

    Article : 74 words
  52. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    There, will be cycle racing on the Sports Ground to-night. Mr. J. Fitzgerald is in charge of the arrangements. The programme opens with a halfmile handicap of three heats and a final at 8 p.m. ...

    Article : 94 words
  53. KILLARA CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
  54. TO-NIGHT'S CONTEST AT THE STADIUM.

    The contest between Rilty Papke, who is regarded as the present middleweight championship of the world, and Dave Smith, the local light heavyweight champion, will, weather permitting, be decided at the Stadium ...

    Article : 145 words
  55. NOTES.

    Both country and metropolitan racing cyclists are well catered for to-day. There is a first-class programme of races arranged at Newcastle and Sydney. ...

    Article : 25 words
  56. CONCORD CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  57. MOTOR NOTES.

    Mr. C. A. Proctor, who was for many years secretary of the Dunlop Rubber Company in Australia, is now resident on the Continent, and in writing to a Melbourne friend comments on the difference in the ...

    Article : 458 words
  58. SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR.

    The South African cricketers commence to-day a three-days match again Bendige. They will return to Melbou[?]ne on Wednesday evening to practise for the second test match, which wil commence at the ...

    Article : 42 words
  59. A WAGGA WAGGA GRIEVANCE.

    Sir.—"A Sufferer," in your issue of 21st instant, evidently is not brave enough to sign his name to his frenzied appeal to the Labour Government to promptly step in and build ...

    Article : 241 words
  60. ENGAGEMENTS.

    The engagements for to-day and to-morrow are:- Bonnie Doon Club.—To-day—Morning: Bogey handicap. Afternoon: Choice score, nine holes. Tuesday— Morning: Stroke competion. Afternoon: Four-ball ...

    Article : 134 words
  61. GAIETY ATHLETIC CLUB.

    Tom McGrath, 11st, of the Newtown Pastime, Club, defeated Anthony Diamond, 10st, of Garden Island, in eight rounds at the Gaiety Athletic Club on Saturday night. ...

    Article : 95 words
  62. GRADE MEN IN THE COUNTRY.

    In connection with the visit of the first-grade players to the country districts on December 31 and January 2, the following teams have been chosen:- Glebe-Gordon-Balmain v Yass, Mr. Hartigan manager: ...

    Article : 238 words
  63. A NEW PHASE OF BRICKMAKING

    Sir,—Among all the astounding events of recent periods of our political position is that of making bricks, in defiance of Parliament and law, and without straw, thus ignoring the ...

    Article : 140 words
  64. PORT ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

    The Port Adelaide Christmas meeting was successfully opened at Chelteham yesterday. The weather was dull, but fine, and there was a good crowd. Results:- ...

    Article : 847 words
  65. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 179 words
  66. COMPETITIONS AT LEURA.

    A competition took place on the Leura Links this morning, for a trophy presented by Mr. E. Edols, and resulted in a win for H. J. Arnott. The following are the results:—H. J. Arnott, 89—19=70; A. E. ...

    Article : 187 words
  67. OTHER MATCHES.

    In the Challenge match on Saturday between the representative teams in the Martin Shield and Printers' matches, the former won by 12 runs. The Martin Shield team scored 172 (Scale 35, Collier 79, Ranger ...

    Article : 173 words
  68. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 13 words
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