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  2. SPORTING.

    Pony and galloway racing will be the attraction at Kensington this afternoon, and the bill of fare to be discussed is quite up to the standard of that branch of sport. An efficient ...

    Article : 435 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 18 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    The second of the charity juvenile performances of "Florodora" took place at Her Majesty's Theatre yesterday afternoon, when the audience was larger than before, and in this way the Hospice for the Dying, ...

    Article : 154 words
  5. IMPROVEMENTS OF ROADS.

    Much attention has been directed to a recent experiment in roadmaking in England, a matter of interest to cyclists and motorists in this part of the world. The new system of construction is the ...

    Article : 216 words
  6. A THEATRICAL MARRIAGE.

    Sounds of mirth and merriment, broken by the deep voice of Mr. Oscar Asche in solemn exhortation, faintly reached the laggard members of the dispersing audience at the Criterion Theatre last night. The occasion, it ...

    Article : 110 words
  7. GOLF.

    The draw for the trial match on Saturday is as follow:—I. Keith Harrison v Frederick S. Shenstone, Dr. G. Bowen Thomas v Richmond Whytt, David S. Edwards v Charles C. Nelson, Archibald Core v Dr. Basil R. ...

    Article : 143 words
  8. CROQUET.

    The annual interstate match between Victoria and New South Wales was brought to a conclusion at the lawns of the Royal Sydney Golf Club, Rose Bay, yesterday. The result was a win for New South Wales ...

    Article : 181 words
  9. THE THEATRES.

    "Madam Butterfly" drew a large audience last night at the Theatre Royal, where a burst of irrepressible enthusiasm greeted the close of "O Night of Rapture" between Miss Amy Castles and Mr. Blamey. The ...

    Article : 494 words
  10. GOULBURN GOLF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  11. BOXING.)

    The semi-finals and finals of the professional featherweight tournament promoted by Mr. Hugh D. M'Intosh, will be decided at the Stadium this evening. The winners of the two semi-final bouts will then ...

    Article : 85 words
  12. CRICKET.

    The following is the list of amended engagements in the first second and third grades and first grade umpires for the round of matches beginning on Saturday ...

    Article : 190 words
  13. SAILING.

    There has been a very healthy revival in yachting, both amongst yachtsmen and the general public, during the last season. Undoubtedly the interstate races are mainly responsible for the increased public interest. ...

    Article : 146 words
  14. WOLLONGONG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Wollongong Jockey Club's April race meeting took place on the seaside course this afternoon, in fair weather. The rain, which had fallen all the morning, cleared off before racing commenced. The horses which ...

    Article : 588 words
  15. HOBART CARNIVAL.

    At Hobart Mr. Marks succeeded in winning the local long distance ocean race from Hobart, round Bruni Island, and back—a coveted trophy. He also annexed the race for first-class yachts, which was run in three ...

    Article : 58 words
  16. CONCERT ENGAGEMENTS.

    This evening the Sydney Liedertafel will held their 152nd (smoke) concert at the Town Hall. Chief interest will centre in the first performance by the Liedertafel of Hegar's choral ballad "Walpurga." which ...

    Article : 648 words
  17. PADDINGTON v UNIVERSITY

    Sir,—Your correspondent, T. D. Little, is slightly confusing in his letter of the 12th April. He says:— "Of course, Paddington proved themselves true sports —in the eyes of the University men in particular." ...

    Article : 280 words
  18. SAYONARA CUP.

    At Melbourne, in the races for the Sayonara Cup, Culwulla III. was at a great disadvantage, as she could only use her small topsail, to keep within the 10-metre limit, and so justify her claim for time ...

    Article : 157 words
  19. NORTHCOTE CUP.

    In the Northcote Cup contest for 6-metre yachts, there was a curious Illustration of how fate controls lives and actions. Mr. Marks, in ordering his little 6-metre racer Culwulla II. from the well-known Scottish ...

    Article : 134 words
  20. FOOTBALL.

    The following is the first round of club matches under the M.R.U. for the coming season:- First Round.—April 28: South Sydney v Manly, Western Suburbs v North Sydney, University v Newtown, ...

    Article : 366 words
  21. LOCAL RACING.

    Local racing was for the first part very good indeed, many of the races being full of interest. In nearly every case there were very fair fields. The wind was rather a disturbing factor, there being too ...

    Article : 198 words
  22. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

    Sir,—I am very sorry that Mr. Lee, the Ministerial head of the department, should deem it necessary to adopt such a tone in his reply to my criticism of the ...

    Article : 1,316 words
  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    A sad case of sudden death occurred here, Mrs. Heron, who arrived from Auckland last night, heard on her way home this morning that her son, aged 10, had died in the hospital. ...

    Article : 51 words
  24. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    Most propitious circumstances favoured the South Australian Jackey Club for the summer meeting at Morphetville on Saturday, and there was a splendid attendance. Results ...

    Article : 727 words
  25. INCREASED BALMAIN FARES.

    Sir,—Will you permit me through the medium of your columns to endorse the statements made by Mr. Wilson in your issue of the 7th instant, with regard to the absence ...

    Article : 462 words
  26. NEW DEFENCE SCHEME.

    In connection with the new defence scheme, the Government has authorised the purchase of military equipment to the extent of £49,000. Sir Joseph Ward states that the ...

    Article : 116 words
  27. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 21 words
  28. LADIES' RACE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  29. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.

    At the Lyceum, Mr. Chas. Spencer's Theatrescope Company will show both afternoon and evening the splendid second series of "The Life of Moses," the tragic story of "The Last Deal," the western prairie ...

    Article : 251 words
  30. AMERICAN VISIT.

    The N.S.W. Rugby Union has completed satisfactory arrangements for the visit of a team representing the American universities to Australia. ...

    Article : 23 words
  31. THE NEW ZEALAND ESCAPEE.

    Powelka still retains his liberty. He was reported to have been seen at Bunnythorne early this morning. He was chased, but dropped his swag, containing food, and ...

    Article : 340 words
  32. PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
  33. RUGBY LEAGUE.

    The big attendance at the league's new ground (Metters' Sports Ground) at Erskineville last Saturday proved that, while the ground should be a popular one, provision for the' comfort of the spectators is ...

    Article : 311 words
  34. WIRTH BROTHERS' CIRCUS.

    At Wirth Brothers' circus there will be the usual extra matinee performance, when, as in the evening, visitors will derive pleasure from a preliminary inspection of the splendid menagerie of lions, tigers, leopards, ...

    Article : 71 words
  35. BALMAIN REGATTA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 32 words
  36. ALL SAINTS' CHOIR CONCERT.

    At the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night Mr. F. Knight conducted the choir of All Saints' Church, Woollahra, in various part songs opening with a moderate rendering of "Awake, Aeolian Lyre" (Danby), and ...

    Article : 193 words
  37. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

    As a welcome-home to Mr. W. M. Marks and his crew after their voyage to Hobart and Melbourne, the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron entertained them at dinner at the club-house. Mr. Walter Recks, ...

    Article : 111 words
  38. THE BOTANIC GARDEN.

    Sir,—In the garden, a large number of trees and palms have lately been disfigured by having nailed or tied to them with wire large boards with black loitering. These boards are really ...

    Article : 182 words
  39. LAWN TENNIS.

    At a meeting of the council a letter was read from the honorary secretary of the South Australian Association, regretting that South Australia would be unable to send a team to play against New ...

    Article : 239 words
  40. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the Newtastle Cup, lm 3f.—Parsee, l0st: Storey, 9st 31b; Son of the Marsh, 9st 3lb; Marice, 9st 3lb; Larino, 8st 12lb; Flaxen, 8st 12lb; Blue Book, 8st ...

    Article : 267 words
  41. THE STATE ELECTIONS.

    To-day the three State constituencies of Queanbeyan, Upper Hunter, and Darling Harbour will return each a member to fill vacancies caused by the resignations of members ...

    Article : 88 words
  42. A MINER'S LUCK.

    William Clouseen, a Creswick miner, had the good fortune to-day to pick up a slug of gold which weighed ll¼oz. The nugget had been thrown on to the surface by a party of ...

    Article : 149 words
  43. "WHY BOYS DON'T COLLECT BUTTERFLIES."

    Sir,—Public attention has been drawn to the remarks made in reference to the above at the opening of a new wing to the Sydney Museum. I would point out that there are boys who ...

    Article : 132 words
  44. VICTORIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    The following scratchings for the S.A.J.C. meeting have been made in Melbourne:- St. Leger Stakes: Bolster, Paul Valmar, and Burston. ...

    Article : 58 words
  45. SWIMMING.

    The Rose Bay Club brought a successful season to a close on Saturday afternoon. All interesting programme of events was decided. Results:- 50yds Final: S. Owens, 1; J. Murray, 2; W. ...

    Article : 98 words
  46. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    Cyclists will be grieved to hear of the death of Joe Cannan, of the Burwood Club. He and some members of the club were fishing off the rocks at Cronulla Beach, when he was swept into the sea, and was lost. ...

    Article : 68 words
  47. MILITARY.

    A course of instruction in staff duties under the Director of Military Service will be held at Sydney University from May 30 to June 11, inclusive. It is for the [?] officers of the military forces who have ...

    Article : 55 words
  48. POLO.

    The Cooma Polo Club's annual gymkhana was held to-day on the ratecourse. There was a good attendance. Fine weather prevailed. After the continued dry weather the ground was dusty. There were good entries ...

    Article : 295 words
  49. NEW MOTOR CARS.

    Mr. Frank Armytage, of Bongalong station, Cootamundra, has purchased a 15-h.p. 1910 model White steam car. The car ran through from Sydney to Albury, where Mr. Armytage joined it, en route for ...

    Article : 78 words
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