The Illawarra, or the South Coastal districts of New South Wales, has rightly been called "The Garden of the State." As a matter of fact, it is one of the garden spots of ...
Article : 971 wordsHorseracing at Canterbury Park, and pony and galloway racing at Victoria Park, give a chance to metropolitan sportsmen this afternoon. Victorian sporting folk will assemble ...
Article : 498 wordsThe State Ministry to-day adopted a scheme for the establishment of an intelligence bureau as recommended by the Minister for Lands (Mr. M'Kenzie). This now office will ...
Article : 59 words"Madame Butterfly," the first grand opera in Australia to achieve a run, enters upon its fourth and last week at the Theatre Royal this evening. The exquisite charm of the music and the touching nature of the ...
Article : 261 wordsThe second term of the present year begins on Monday next, and intending students should at once communicate with the registrar. The next (sixtysecond) students' evening will he held at the Pianola ...
Article : 68 wordsFollowing are the weights for the Muswellbrook J.C. races on Tuesday and Wednesday next, 19th and 20th April:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Alice Court, 9st 5lb; ...
Article : 244 wordsThe Botany Bicycle Club will held a 20-mile road race over the Bunnerong course on Saturday next. Entries close with the hon. secretary to-day. The club will hold a combined run with Lily Club on ...
Article : 62 wordsMr. Alfred Hill's "Scotch Sonata" will be performed at the concert of Misses Margaret Edson, Leslie Harbutt, and Ethel Liggins by the two former. They will play Beethoven's Sonata in G Major, and also ...
Article : 79 wordsThe Motor Cycle Club of N.S.W. is holding a hill climb this afternoon on Baden Hill, Coogee. Competitors will be timed on the hill and handicapped accordingly. Should anyone exceed the trial time by 10 per ...
Article : 150 wordsAbout 110 men employed at Stone's timber yand saw-milling establishment at Fitzroy went on strike to-day in sympathy with the timber-sorters and stackers. Unsuccessful ...
Article : 46 wordsA testimonial concert to Miss Ruby Guest, in recognition of many charitable services, is being organised for Wednesday, April 27, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall. That artist will conduct lier Premier Orchestra, ...
Article : 70 wordsOne of the most serious industrial disputes that have occurred in Brisbane for some considerable time has arisen in connection with the meat trade. ...
Article : 430 words"Count Hannibal," the romantic drama founded by Oscar Asche and Norrey's Connell upon Stanley Weyman's novel, will be produced for the first time here at the Criterion Theatre to-night. This is the piece ...
Article : 232 wordsThe members of the Australian Bicycle Club will hold a special meeting at McGreth's Hotel on Monday evening, to further the arrangements in connection with the club's 10 miles road race on the Homebush course ...
Article : 71 wordsAt Miss Thelma Hanlon's concert in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Thursday, 28th, Mr. Laurence Godfrey Smith will play two movements of Saint-Saens' G Minor Concerto, with Miss Alice Liggins at the second piano. ...
Article : 87 wordsThe fixtures for to-day are:- Royal Sydney G.C., Mixed Foursomes Handicap, 12 holes.—Time, 1.46, w. O. G. Hughes and Miss Trevor Jones (handicap 7) v W. S. Laidley and Miss Cape (3); ...
Article : 156 wordsThe Brent Bicycle Club will hold a five miles road race over the Homebush course on April 23. Following are the handicaps:—G. Sully, ser; T. Goddard, 15s; J. Hilton, P. W. Munroe, 30s; J. Cook, C. Hilton, ...
Article : 92 wordsThe Sydney Madrigal and Chamber, Music Society will open their season on Thursday, April 28, with a concert at St. James's Hall, where Mr. Arundel Orchard will conduct a number of beautiful part songs of ...
Article : 64 wordsThe following are the handicaps for the above club's five miles club handicap, to be run over Humebush course to-day:—S. Wilson, S. Edworthy, P. Shepherd, ser; P. Spalding, S. Randby, 5s; W. Johnson, W. ...
Article : 76 wordsAt a committee meeting held at Nicholson's yesterday in connection with Miss Eilcen Boyd's approaching concert it was annonnced that the task of organisation was proceeding rapidh, and there is every reason ...
Article : 72 wordsThe last round of matches under the N.S.W.C.A. for this season will begin to-day. The fixtures are:- FIRST GRADE. Gordon v Central Cumberland, at Sydney Cricket ...
Article : 192 wordsThe now customary extra matinee of "Aladdin" will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day, and again in the evening the pantomime season will be continued, doubtless with the same success which has ...
Article : 89 wordsMessrs. Edward Weaver and Co., stock and station agents, of Forbes, have just purchased an 8-9 h.p. two-cylinder. Renault car for use in connection with their business. This car is exactly the same as that ...
Article : 261 wordsMiss Myra Gresty will sing at her concert in the Town Hall, on Wednesday, May 11. Strong artistic support has been secured by Mr. Southwell, and an interesting programme may be expected from the young ...
Article : 61 words"In London Town," a favourite melodrama by G. H. Sims and Arthur Shirley, will be revived by Messrs. Allan Hamillton and Max. Maxwell at the Palace Theatre to-night with all the original scenery ...
Article : 165 wordsOn arrival of the Howard Smith Co.'s liner Peregrine at Sydney yesterday from Queensland ports the passengers and officers reported having witnessed a remarkable waterspout of ...
Article : 268 wordsIn connection with the South Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting, the following scratchings were made to-day in Melbourne: —Goodwood Handicap, Moruga; Adelaide Cup, ...
Article : 36 wordsThe Royal Sydney Philharmonic Society will give the first performance here of Saint-Saena' Biblical opera, "Samson and Delilah," at the Town Hall next Thursday evening, when Mr. Joseph Bradley will ...
Article : 124 wordsThe motor boat championship of Australasia and the race for the Griffiths Shield takes place this afternoon on the Sydney Harbour. There will probably be only two starters—Fairbanks and Kno[?]potz. The ...
Article : 138 wordsScorcner was scratched for the Adelaide Cup to-day. ...
Article : 13 wordsOwing to the University Oval being required for cricket, alterations have been necessaiy in the grounds for to-day's trial matches. The fixtures have now been set down as follow: ...
Article : 135 wordsOn Thursday, Charles Golding, aged 9, son of Mr. W. H. Golding, a selector at Euglo, was helping his father to load logs on a waggon, when a log caused a crowbar to slip ...
Article : 81 wordsThe racing was interesting, and, as was the case yesterday, there were several close finishes. The clubs bracelet, one of the most highly prized trophies of the meeting, was won by Mrs. O. T. Osborne's Dr. ...
Article : 882 wordsThe first concert of the Sydney Amateur Orchestral Society's season will be given under Herr Slapoffaki's direction on Wednesday evening May 25. At this concert, by arrangement with Herr Scherck, the ...
Article : 119 wordsThe above club's 10 miles road race, which was to be held this afternoon, has been postponed until Saturday next. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe following are handicaps of Mosman Bicycle Club's five miles road race, which takes place to-day:— W. H. Swales, ser; O. Hogan, 15s; E. R. Potter, 25s; E. Styles, 45s; E. Lane, lm 10s; J. Audsley, lm 10s; ...
Article : 89 wordsWilliam Cox, married, miner, was seriously injured in the Central Mine last night by a fall of ground at the 800ft level. He had his right leg broken, and when admitted at ...
Article : 50 wordsMr. Justice, Higgins to-day heard further evidence in the Commonwealth Court of Concillation and Arbitration on the claims put forward in regard to the wages, hours, and ...
Article : 471 wordsOn May 5 and 6 the Sydney Stage Society will produce 'The Cassilis Engagement," a comedy by St. John Hankin, a clever dramatist, new to Australia. This place was originally performed in London in ...
Article : 92 wordsNewtown v North Sydney, Metters' Sports Ground, 3.30 p.m. Glebe v Western Suburbs, Metters' Sports Ground, 2 p.m. ...
Article : 114 wordsSir,—"Cyclist" in his letter rather misses the main points in his favour. To charge a man with the offence of propelling a bicycle without a light, when he was merely winking alongside leading it, was ...
Article : 230 wordsAn Inquiry was held yesterday regarding the death on February 14 of William John Harvey, a labourer, who was knocked down by a cyclist at Cariton on the previous day. The ...
Article : 51 wordsInterest in the mystifying leads and doings of Hondint continues [?] at the Tivoli Theatre, where Mr. Harry Richard motifies the ususal matinee for to-day. The Wilie B[?]chers' season has had to be ...
Article : 109 wordsA young man named William Rayfield, who was employed as a wheeler at the Minmi colliery, was killed yesterday in the mine. He was driving a horse with two skips of coal in ...
Article : 83 wordsThe Metropolitan Rugby Union has elected Messrs. T. Duggan, W. E. Mitchell, I. W. S. Seaborn, F. W. Dunn, and W. McMahon as the referees appointment board in connection with the M.R.U. ...
Article : 40 wordsAt the National Amphitheatre, where the usual matinee will be given to-day, the central attraction will be the comedy interlude by Jules Garrison, the American player, and his two Roman Maids. The ...
Article : 76 wordsThe great charm of New South Wales is that, go where you will, take train haphazard at the Central Railway Station, and be carried north, south, or weat, and you will be ...
Article : 792 wordsTo-day's fixtures are:- Hunter's Hill Harriers.—Meeting at Hunter's Hill. Newtown Harriers and Rozelle Harriers.—Challenge contest at Sir Joseph Banks Grounds, Botany. ...
Article : 41 wordsGranville V St. George, Moorefield. Referee, Mr. W. Lincoln. Prometheus v Canterbury, Canterbury. Mr. H. G. Pullen. ...
Article : 70 wordsAt the inquiry regarding the death of James Outram, 19, who was fatally injured at Abermain colliery, the medical evidence showed that deceased was choked by the travelling ...
Article : 60 wordsEntries in connection with the New South Wales Boxing and Wrestling Championships for all divisions close this evening at the N.S.W. Sports Club, Hunter-street, at 8 o'clock. ...
Article : 37 wordsAt the Lyceum, both afternon and evening, Mr. Cha. Spencer's Theatrescope Company will show the new star film, "Beishazzar's Feast," the thrilling western drama, "The Spanish Girl," and the historical romance founded ...
Article : 94 wordsThe following is the draw for the croquet doubles knockout handicap to-day, play to start at 2 o'clock:— Dr. and Mrs. MacMahon v L. Henderson and Mrs. Christoe, G. H. Gordon and Mrs. Reading v Mrs. Rich ...
Article : 45 wordsThe question of a man's right to sell his wife (says the London "Standard") was recently asked at a suffrage meeting by a speaker who believed that, though the law may not have ...
Article : 395 wordsThe following is the list of matches for to-day:- Northern Suburbs Shield. Chatswood v Mosman, at Chatswood, four rinks. Inter-club Matches. ...
Article : 110 wordsThe Department of External Affairs has received information from the Indian Government, giving particulars of the position of the children in a juvenile opera company. The ...
Article : 65 wordsAt the Glaciarium, where the usual matinee will be given to-day, one of the central star films will be the exclusive picture, "Our Beautiful Hawkesbury," the thrilling love story, "The Engineer's Romance," Pathe ...
Article : 88 wordsW. Fogwell and S. Pearce will row this afternoon for £50 a side, on the Parramatta River, from Ryde Bridge to Searle's monument, a distance of 3 miles 330 yards, this being the recognised championship ...
Article : 282 wordsAt the Bijou Theatre, both afternoon and evening, the list of new star films will comprise the dram the romance, "Lord Bland's Love Story," "Custer's Last Stand," dealing with the tragic resistance of the ...
Article : 73 wordsThe Secretary of the Board of Control has received a cablegram from the South African Cricket Association, stating that the South African team will arrive in Australia in ...
Article : 54 wordsThe engagements for to-day are:- District Matches.—Concord v Sydney University v Mosman North Sydney v Burwood No. 1, Burwood No. 2 v Manly, Petersham a bye. ...
Article : 142 wordsThis afternoon there will be a special performance at Wirth Brothers' Circus, Prince Alfred Park, where the menageric is lavishly equipped in the feline department, a finer collection of lions, tigers, and leopards ...
Article : 121 wordsThe referendum as to Bible-reading in the State schools resulted:—Yes, 21,929; no, 15,413. ...
Article : 22 wordsColonel Jim Gordon, the veteran Senator for Mississippi, who describes himself as poet, soldier, and statesman, has made a remarkable speech in the United States Senate. ...
Article : 215 wordsThe annual races were continued to-day in beautiful weather. The attendance was excellent, and the fields were good. Results:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—W. Laught's Cora Lynn, by ...
Article : 254 wordsThe Broom makers' Wages Board met m the Central Police Court last night Mr. L. Armstrong is chairman, Mr. D. French employers' representative and M. J. Dermody employers' representative. Mr. L. ...
Article : 415 wordsCommencing this afternoon at the matinee, the new budget of moving scenes by the Victoria Hall Picturescope Company will be supplemented by Deaves Mannikins, when marionettes, representing clowns, dancers, ...
Article : 65 wordsThe following is the order of play for this afternoon, starting at 1.45 p.m.:—H. Parbury and Mrs. Parbury (hep 15) v H. M. Stephen and Mrs. Antill (ser), E. W. Wickham and Mrs. Hinder (15 3-6) v D. Laidley and ...
Article : 130 wordsEntries for the Port Jackson Skiff Club's novice handicap, to be sailed this afternoon over a course from Snail's Bay, round Shark Island, and back, are as follows:—Dealing (Alf. Martin), Murcia (D. ...
Article : 95 wordsThis evening at the Royal Standard Theatre, Mr. Harry Clay's vaudeville company will vary their programme with new artists songs, stones, and dances, besides providing some of the latest moving pictures ...
Article : 79 wordsThe following is the draw for to-day's play:- Corinthians I. v Bandits I., Crescent Oval, at 2 p.m. Corinthians H. v Bandits H., Crescent Oval, at 3.15 p.m. ...
Article : 76 words"Tref " the famous police dog, was brought here from Moscow (says a Router message of February 28 from Voronesh), and successfully tracked down the murderer of one of the ...
Article : 247 wordsThe Mosman Club will bring its most successful first season to a close this afternoon with a general handicap over a course from Mungravc-street round Pile Light, outside buoy at Shark island, and back. This will be ...
Article : 140 wordsThe city organist's recital at the Town Hall this evening will consist of a second series of excerpts from Richard Wagner's great music dramas, as a sequel to the last performance of this character. Mr. Ernest ...
Article : 115 wordsThe "United States Geodetic Survey (reports a New York message in a London journal) announces that it has discovered the earth is sligitly larger than it has hitherto been ...
Article : 149 wordsThe picnic races opened to-day in good weather. There was a fair attendance. Results:- Apsley Plate, 6f.—J. W. G. and H. G. Taylor's Goonoo, by Trenchant—Fidelity, 11st 3lb, 1; F. Mack's ...
Article : 266 wordsAuburn Club.—Five miles road race Homebush course. Glebe Club.—Run round the bridges. Annandale Club.—Run to Liverpool. Botany Club.—Open run. ...
Article : 105 wordsThe Middle Harbour Club's final race for the season, a Novice Handicap is set down for this afternoon. The prizes are trophes. The entries etc, are:—Kullalla (H. snell), scr; Novice (E. Backhouse), 2m; Nercid (B. ...
Article : 60 wordsMiss Rubic Henry will give a concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Tuesday evening next, when she will sing a number of attractive songs and arais. The vocalist will be assisted by Miss Maric Doyle, Dorothy ...
Article : 72 wordsTwo sections of anglers have been getting plenty of thrill amongst the fish lately. The close approach of the close season for trout fishing has stimulated interest in the highland sport, and those who have had ...
Article : 1,616 wordsMiss Emily Dunn give an elocutionary and musical entertainment next Wednesday evening, under the direction of Mr. Lawrence Campbell. The list of assisting artists will include Miss Constance Brandon ...
Article : 111 wordsGILGANDRA.—The shire council has had plans prepared for new pound yards, and it is probable that when the same are being erected municipal yards will be installed on the same reserve. In connection with ...
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Advertising : 27 wordsFour cycle races are down for decision this afternoon over local courses, viz., the Auburn Club's five miles at Homebush, the Marrickville Club's five miles, the [?] Club's 10 miles race over the Bur[?] course[?] ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 16 Apr 1910, Page 16
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