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  2. ON THE LAND.

    The Riverina people are endeavouring to create interest in the Murray Main Canal scheme, which has for its purpose the supplying of the country through the ...

    Article : 641 words
  3. SPORTING.

    The programme framed for the pony and galloway meeting to be held at Ascot on the 1st prox demands the attention of owners and trainers to-day, for at 5 p.m. entries close ...

    Article : 1,117 words
  4. THE KIAMA SHOW.

    "One of the worst days since we have been holding shows on Church Point," was the remark of Mr. Hugh Robb, president of the Kiama Society, to-day, when the effects of ...

    Article : 3,355 words
  5. TASMANIAN RACING CLUB.

    The second day's racing in connection with the summer meeting of the Tasmaninan Racing Club was favoured with fine weather, and there was a large attendance. Results: ...

    Article : 333 words
  6. THE SOUTH COAST.

    The Bega district has been looked upon for many years as one of the choicest parts of the State, the soil being specially adapted for dairying purposes. It consists chiefly of ...

    Article : 1,979 words
  7. GOLF.

    So much rain fell yesterday that very litle golf could be placed. Most of the links were under water. ...

    Article : 12 words
  8. AUSTRALIAN GOLF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 98 words
  9. MARENGO TURF CLUB.

    The Marengo Turf Club annual races were held today before a fair attendance. A few light showers fell during the day. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Uronim, 9st 12lb; 1; Silent ...

    Article : 129 words
  10. FIGHTING THE CATERPILLAR.

    Mr. Joseph Ezzy writes:—I have read in your paper of the great destruction the caterpillars were making amongst the crops in different districts, and also read many times the ...

    Article : 301 words
  11. BOWLS.

    On the bowling green, teams from Orange met Bathurst in a contest in the Western Challenge Shield The match was won by Orange, through the collap[?] of Bathurst on the No. 2 rink. At the first half-hour ...

    Article : 146 words
  12. BURREN JUNCTION BACING CLUB.

    The Burren Junction races commenced yesterday, under splendid weather conditions. This is the first meeting of this club, winch is newly formed. The attendance and racing were good. Mr. O. J. Hardy ...

    Article : 171 words
  13. LAUNCESTON CUP.

    The following weights have been declared for the Launceston Cup:—Crucinella, 10st 7lb; Drumreagh, 9st 5lb; Rightaway, 9st 3lb; Bolan, 8st 12lb; Loyal Blue, 8st 11lb; Olivaster, 8st 11lb; Illiad, 8st 8lb; ...

    Article : 90 words
  14. LISMORE v GRAFTON.

    The Lismore bowling team were defeated by Grafton by 1 point, the latter scoring 68 to Lismoie's [?]7. ...

    Article : 26 words
  15. SWIMMING.

    The handicaps for the Bondi Swimming Club 200yds handicap to be held at Bondi Baths on Saturday are:—F. Coulson ser; J. Murray, 3s; A. H. Coulson, 5s; K. Grieve, C. Sweetnaim, 6s; C. Furness, [?]s; ...

    Article : 137 words
  16. VICTORIA PARK RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weight for the pony and galloway meeting which takes place on Saturday next:- Flying Handicap, 4½f.—Kashgar, 9st 7lb; Lady Thespian, 8st 6lb; Defence, 8st 5lb; Alberto, 8st 5lb; Isolt, ...

    Article : 465 words
  17. PASTURES BOARDS.

    MOLONG.—At the monthly meeting of Molong Pastures Protection Board a more than usually larfge number of applications for the leasing or altenation of portions of travelling ...

    Article : 256 words
  18. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The board inquiring into the working conditions of the metalliferous mining industry at Yerranderie, after having sat for a number of days, commenced taking evidence on Monday. Mr. H. A. Mitchell ...

    Article : 189 words
  19. SHADE TREES.

    One of the first acts of the Urana Shire Council, points out our special correspondent, when it came into existence three years ago, was to plant avenues of sugar gums along each street. ...

    Article : 626 words
  20. SYDNEY SWIMMING CLUB.

    On Saturday this club will hold the final of the 440yds general handicap for the Swannell Cup, and also a 75yds general handicap, at the club headquarters, Municipal Baths, Domain. ...

    Article : 35 words
  21. BOXING.

    At the Olympia to-night Harry Lewis [?] America, defeated Johnny Summers, of England, in the fourth round. Jan. 26. ...

    Article : 272 words
  22. STONEWORKERS AND FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    In answer to Mr. T. A. Greep, the employers' representative on the Quarry Workers' Wages Board, Mr. Sleath, the employes' representative, raid at the last meeting that hhe did not think the building of ...

    Article : 103 words
  23. APPRENTICES OF NO VALUP.

    Evidence tendered on behalf of the master bakers at the last meeting of the Bakers' Board tended to show that "speeding-up" the men was rarely practised, and, indeed, was little use trying. "If the ...

    Article : 116 words
  24. CLOSER SETTLEMENT.

    CANOWINDRA.—Dissatisfaction has been caused amongst people interested in settling on the land, owing to the decision of the land board to deal with 31 applications for ...

    Article : 303 words
  25. CRICKET.

    On account of the wet weather there was no play yesterday in the last of the Sheffield Shield matches of the season. The wicket and much of the playing area was under water, and all thought of cricket was out ...

    Article : 75 words
  26. ADVANTAGES OF PIECEWORK.

    At the last meeing of the Iron Trades (Moulders') Wages Board evidence was given showing that the piecework system affected savings. One employers went so far as to say that the men working for his firm had ...

    Article : 108 words
  27. RACEHORSE KILLED.

    A serious training accident took place at Flemington this morning. Acute Angle and Maples were being schooled over the fences when Maples got too close in to the fourth ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. H. BULL AND CO. v ROOTY HILL.

    The following will represent H. Bull and Co. in a match against Rooty Hill to-morrow. Players will catch the 1.28 train from Sydney:—K. Stanton, J. Charlesworth, B. Broderick, P. Burner, P. Lynch, G ...

    Article : 60 words
  29. HIGHLAND GATHERING.

    Rain spolied the holiday annual Highland Gatherial at the show ground. Owing to the weather the attenance was only small. All the bicycle races but one were abandoned in deference to the wishes of the ...

    Article : 410 words
  30. HAIRDRESSERS' HOURS.

    An application to the Cumberland Hairdressers and Wigmakers' Industrial Board to the effect that saloons whcih close at 1 p.m. on Saturdays might keep open till 10 p.m. on Fridays, the hours of work by employees. ...

    Article : 65 words
  31. PORTIAND v RYLSTONE.

    A cricket match was played here to-day against Rylstone, and resulted in a win for Portland. Scores:— Portland, 142 (P. Dunshea 39, S. Nelson 21); Rylstone, 125 (J. Honeysett [?] G. Honeysett 24, K. Dowd 23). ...

    Article : 61 words
  32. TOBACCONISTS AND NEWSAGENTS.

    The Shop Assitants and Warehouse Emplorees' Federation has submitted its claims to the wages board appointed to deal with the dispute between them and the Retail Tobacconists' Association and the New South ...

    Article : 131 words
  33. NEW ZEALAND TOTALISATOR COMMISSION.

    The following have been appointed a commission under the Gaming Act, to determine the racing clubs to which totalisater permits should be granted:—Sir George Clifford ...

    Article : 57 words
  34. SHAKEL CUP COMPETITION.

    The cricket match for the Shakel Cup, between Young (holders) and a team from the Grenfell district, resulted in a draw. Young compiled 333, towards which Smith scored 106. Grenfell replied with three ...

    Article : 48 words
  35. BATHURST TURF CLUB.

    The second day's racing in connection with the Anniversary meeting was more successful than the first. Although showers of rain fell during the morning the attendance was not seriously interfered with, ...

    Article : 363 words
  36. MATCH AT COOMA.

    A cricket match was held on the Show Ground this afternoon, when Queanbeyan (94) defeated Cooma and Carlton (84), on a soft wicket. ...

    Article : 28 words
  37. ENGINEDRIVERS AND FIREMEN.

    At the annual meeting of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association last night the annual report, whcih ws adopted, disclosed a satisfactory position. The prospects generally were stated to be bright, as ...

    Article : 151 words
  38. MEETINGS OF FARMERS.

    PEAK HILL.—At a meeting of the Mungery F. and A. Association on Saturday a letter was read from the Railway Commissioners regarding the erection of trucking yards at ...

    Article : 51 words
  39. NARRANDERA v WAGGA.

    A most exciting cricket match, Narrandera v Wagga, was plaved here to-day. Both teams were fully represented. Wagga made 188 runs (Raleigh 42 Duffy 37, Harrison 33). Narrandera scored 200 (Hamblin 59 not ...

    Article : 62 words
  40. DISTRICT ITEMS.

    ALSTONVILLE.—A local farm of 100 acres has been disposed of during the week at £36 per acre. BANGALOW.—Mr. W. Barby's farm, half a ...

    Article : 317 words
  41. FOOTBALL.

    Mr. James Dickie, hon. secretary of the N[?]town District Rugby Union Club, who is leaving for Coff's Harbour, was on Wednesday evening presented with an illuminated address and gold sovereign purse. Dr. G. ...

    Article : 127 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 298 words
  43. LITHGOW SPORTS.

    The steady rain to-day considerable interfered with the Caledonian Society's procession and sports, the chief event set down for the holiday locally. The procession at 11 o'clock was on a somewhat reduced ...

    Article : 89 words
  44. ITEMS.

    Messrs Garvin and Cousens, Limited, report one of the most successful sales of horses ever held at Tamworth. There was an exceptionally large attendance of buyers. ...

    Article : 361 words
  45. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    Cycling and motoring was at a standstill yesterday All operations were suspended, owing to the wet weather. The cyclists who had looked forward for the racing at the Druids' Gala yesterday were disappointed, ...

    Article : 76 words
  46. SPORTS GATHERING POSTPONED.

    The Oddfellows' sports arranged for to-day were postponed till Easter Monday. ...

    Article : 26 words
  47. BARRABA TURF CLUB.

    The local Turf Clubs meeting was concluded to-day in showery weather. The attendance was large and the racing good. Results:- Flying Handicap, 7f.—M'Kechnie and Sinelair' ...

    Article : 308 words
  48. SPORTS AT COOTAMUNDRA.

    Anniversay Day sports were held at Coolamon to-day. The attendance was a record, numbering three thousand. The entries were large. The principal events were decided as follows:—Kindra Park Handicap; Carn ...

    Article : 84 words
  49. THE LEAGUE COUNCIL.

    The new council of the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen met on Wednesday night at M'Grath's Hotel, the president (Mr. A. E. O'Brien) being in the chair. Consideration of the motion eleeting the general ...

    Article : 137 words
  50. MOTOR NOTES.

    Messrs. J. R. Drake and T. O. Jones, accompained by their expert, Mr. T. M. Hanlon, have so far been very successful in their tour round the world in the 20-h.p. Hupmobile motor car, or runabout. They do ...

    Article : 310 words
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