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  2. SPORTING.

    For the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase, to be run on March 18, 70 entries were received, or 14 below last year. The list is headed by his Majesty's horse ...

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  3. SUBURBAN NEWS.

    The adjurned annual meeting of contributors to the Manty Cottage Hospital was held on Thursday. The chairman (Mr. F. Trenchard Smith) declared the following elected members of the committee:—Mesdames ...

    Article : 163 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Souvenir Night" at the Criterion, when visitors will acquire finely finished qutographed portrait-groups of the principals of the Rupert Clarke-Meynell Company, will be coincident this evening with a revival ...

    Article : 99 words
  5. ASSISTANCE FOR BEAUREPAIRE

    The New South Wales Amat[?]ur Swimming Association has contributed £3 3s towards the expenses of sending Beaurepaire, the Australian champion, to compete in the English championships. ...

    Article : 73 words
  6. FEERLESS BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Feerless Club had a double run on Sunday last, 20 members going to Robbin Head and a like number to Maroubra Beach, where surf-bathing was indulged in. ...

    Article : 79 words
  7. THEATRICAL "LAST NIGHT."

    The last performance of the laughable farcical comedy, "Vivian's Papas[?]" with the ingenious fire scene, will be given at the Palace Theatre to-night, is tomorrow evening Mr. Hugh Ward will produce for ...

    Article : 50 words
  8. SYDNEY CLUB.

    The final of the 440yds handicap, heats of which were decided last Saturday, was [?]m off last night with the following result:—J. Plunkett, 180s, [?] H. J. Hall, 170s, 2; B. Boardman, 95s, 3. Time, 7[?] 42s. ...

    Article : 136 words
  9. SUCCESSION TURNER CYCLES.

    At the N.S.W.C.U. meeting on Monday night, Mr. E. W. Schneider won the E.S.B.C. 1 mile handicap, riding a Turner special. Mr. [?]. [?]. Watson won the S.B.C. half-mile handicap, riding a Turner special. ...

    Article : 46 words
  10. ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL.

    At a meeting of the committee of the above institution the following [?] were elected:—Hon. solicitor, Mr. T. B. Gaden: treasurer, Mr. D. H. Gilfillan[?] hon. consulting medical officer, Dr. S. ...

    Article : 121 words
  11. MARRICKVILLE COTTAGE HOSPITAL.

    The following have been elected as members of the committee of the Marrickville Cottage Hospital for the ensuing year:—Vice-presidents, Mr. M'Coy, M.L.A., Dr. R. B. Trindall, Mr. Samuel Cook, and Mr. T. ...

    Article : 94 words
  12. GRANVILLE BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Granville Club will hold its 10-mile road championship over the Homebush course on Saturday, 10th inst. Entries close on Friday, the 18th. ...

    Article : 30 words
  13. THE LESTON ENTERTAINMENT.

    The Sydney Dramatic Club, the Sydney Amateur Mandoline Society, and some of Sydney's leading artists, will assist to-night at the Standard Theatre in an entertaining Lestonian night. Mr. Harry Leston ...

    Article : 51 words
  14. TUMUT RACES.

    The Tumut races were continued to-day. Results:— Hurdle Race.—Clovelly, by Solitary—Porlock, 10st 9lb, 1; Golden Trent, 9st 13lb, 2; Zillah, 11st, 3. Time, 4m 27½s. ...

    Article : 149 words
  15. KOSCIUSKO AND BACK.

    Kosciusko of late has attained considerable popularity, especially since the new motor road in the last portion of the journey to the mountain has been made. ...

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  16. RANDWICK AND COOGEE CLUB.

    The above club held a 220yds scaled handicap at the Coogee Aquarium baths. Results:—First heat: A. Murphy, 32s, time 3m 23½s. 1; J. H. Brier, 23s, 3m 21s, 2; A. Gowring, 3[?]s, 3m 28 1[?] 3. Second heat[?] R. ...

    Article : 169 words
  17. A HOSPITAL TREAT.

    The patients at Sydney Hospital were afforded a musical treat on Wednesday evening last, when the New South Wales State Military Band, under Lieutenant W. G. Ben[?]ley, rendered a select programme of music ...

    Article : 91 words
  18. WIDENING OXFORD-STREET.

    An important minute bearing on the question of the widening of Oxford-street was submitted by the Mayor of Paddington (Alderman F. Meacle) at the last meeting of the council. The minute stated that the ...

    Article : 337 words
  19. STRATHFIELD FINANCE.

    Alderman Mackenzie (Mayor) submitted a minute to his council last week upon the financial position of Strathfield. He wrote that in spite of some adverse criticisms the ratepayers had no cause to complain of ...

    Article : 154 words
  20. POLICE COURTS.

    William Greensell Burgis, 35, a commercial agent, was charged at the Water Police Court, before Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., with stealing three books, the property of William Dymock, on February ...

    Article : 133 words
  21. ROSE BAY CHAMPIONSHIP CARNIVAL.

    The following handicaps have been allotted for the undermentioned events to be contested at the championship carnival at the Rose Bay Baths at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon:- ...

    Article : 456 words
  22. BREWARRINA HOSPITAL RACES.

    The Brewarrina District Hospital [?]s were continued to-day in perfect weather. The attendance was good. Results:- Benevolent Handicap, [?]—J. Rice's Benevenuto, by ...

    Article : 382 words
  23. BURWOOD WATER.

    Alderman Sandern [?]ounded a note of complaint at the last meeting of the Burwood Council respecting the quality of the water coming through the public supply pipes. He said that the water was so filthy that it ...

    Article : 186 words
  24. A KOGARAH INCIDENT.

    At the Newtown Police Court, before Mr. Love, D.S.M., Peter Hollywood aged 24 machinist. was charged with being a person suspected of having been on the railway station, Kogarah, a place of ...

    Article : 243 words
  25. HABERFIELD SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    The people of Haberfield having made up their minds to get a School of Arts, have not allowed the grass to grow under their feet. The following officers have been elected:—Trustees, Messrs. C. H. Algie, C. R. ...

    Article : 215 words
  26. NORTH SYDNEY SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    The annual meeting of the North Sydney School of Arts was held on Monday night. Mr. T. E. Creswell occupied the chair. The report showed that the affairs of the institution, from a financial standpoint, were ...

    Article : 117 words
  27. PROGRESS OF ERSKINEVILLE.

    At the last meeting of the Frakineville Council the Mayor (Alderman Jackson) submitted a report upon the operations for the year. He said that during the period about £1300) had been expended in street ...

    Article : 345 words
  28. DIRTY WATER MAINS.

    At the last meeting of the St. Peters Council attention was drawn by Alderman Edgar to the filthy condition of the "dead ends" in the municipality, and it was resolved that a letter be sent to the council's ...

    Article : 144 words
  29. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.

    A case of cruelty to a horse was heard at the Water Police Court by Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., in which Oscar Garnett Pearce, 26, was charged with being drunk, with using [?] language, and with ...

    Article : 408 words
  30. ABBOTSFORD CLUB.

    For the Abbotsford Clubs carnival, to be held on Saturday at Abbotsford Baths, [?] entries have been received for the interclub handicap, while for the championship six swimmers will face the starter. ...

    Article : 35 words
  31. WALCHA RACES.

    The Walcha races were continued to-day. Results:- District Purse, 7f.—A. E. Biggs's Gavin, by Gaulus —Sparrow, 8st 11b (Walker), [?] P. J. Fenwicke's Dianthus, 7st 5lb (Davis), 2; G. R. Cooke's Merveil, 8st ...

    Article : 274 words
  32. WAVERLEY AND EASTERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    The above clubs have joined for the purpose of holding a combined championship carnival in Bond's Broute Baths on the 26th inst. The championship event is the 220yds championship of the eastern districts. ...

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  33. ROSE BAY CHAMPIONSHIP CARNIVAL.

    The following have been selected for the high tower, low springboard, Roman [?] and high springboard (invitation) diving competitions to be decided at the annual championship carnival of the Rose Bay Amateur ...

    Article : 247 words
  34. LEIC[?]HARDT MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

    At the annual general meeting of the Leichhardt Petersham Medical Institute held on Thursday night last, the balace-sheet presented shows this institute to be on a sound footing. Mr. W. H. Pye was ...

    Article : 63 words
  35. RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES.

    The magpie grass trick was again in evidence it Randwick jesterday morning and a lot of useful gallops were recorded, but nothing out of the ordinary in the way of time ...

    Article : 460 words
  36. SHIRE COUNCILS.

    BELLINGEN.—At the last meeting advice was received from the Shires Association that council was not liable for costs in connection with the recent ouster case, and the departmental auditors would not ...

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  37. GULARGAMBONE RACES.

    Following are the weights for the Opening and Gulargambone J.C. handicaps, to be run on Wednesday, February 23:- Opening Handicap.—St. Cloud, [?]st, Glory Lily, 9st ...

    Article : 149 words
  38. BURWOOD MAYORAL REPORT.

    In his report for the year, Alderman Shute (Mayor of Burwood for [?]) pointed out that the revenue and expenditure for the year had been the largest on record for the municipality. The revenue had been ...

    Article : 364 words
  39. NEWPORT LIFE-SAVING CLUB.

    Some members of the North Steyne Life-saving Club, under Captain Merritt, visited Newport, and gave a demonstration on the beach in land drill and rescue work to the entertainment of a good number of ...

    Article : 92 words
  40. STEALING FROM A SHOP.

    At the Glebe Court, before Mr. Barnett, S.M., Irene Victoria Boyd, or Grey, aged 22, was charged with having stolen material from Anthony Hordern and Sons. The evidence of Constable Hollis was that he ...

    Article : 182 words
  41. ATHLETICS.

    At the annual general meeting of the Botany Harriers the following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing season:—Patron, Mr. F. J. Page, M.L.A.; vice patron, Mr. J. Herford, Mayor of Botany; president, Alderman ...

    Article : 128 words
  42. FAST SYDNEY CLUB.

    The East Sydney Swimming Club has decided upon the following fixtures, in place of those previously announced:—February 16, 220yds handicap; February 26, 100yds handicap. ...

    Article : 106 words
  43. MAITLAND JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the M[?] land Jockey Club's races, to be run on Wednesday next:- Flying Handicap, [?]—Brilliant Boy, Miss maggic, ...

    Article : 154 words
  44. NEWTOWN DISTRICT CLUB.

    The handicaps for the Newtown Club's 66yds handicap, at Drummoyne, on Saturday are:—J. Hay, [?] A. Wileman, G. Pugh, T. Bell, A. Reardon, 2s; B. Keats, 4s; S. Fewkes, J. Abel, 6s; H. Snow, A. ...

    Article : 201 words
  45. Advertising

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  46. NEW SOUTH WALES A.A.A.

    A half-mile open handicap wall be held at the night carnival of the Cyclists' Union on Friday, 25th inst. The following programme has been drawn up for members of the New South Wales A.A.A. at the St. ...

    Article : 85 words
  47. BALMORAL TRAMWAY.

    Many years have passed since in extension of the present tramway system to Balmoral Beach first received Ministerial approval. The approval became a promise to construct, yet up to the present this ...

    Article : 130 words
  48. GOLF.

    A subject which is often debated among golfers who do not follow the results of professional play very closely is whether Braid or Taylor is the better plater (says the London "Field"). In a series of ...

    Article : 279 words
  49. CRICKET.

    A return match was played at Bexley on Wednesday between the ladies' teams from Bexley and Richmond. The first game, played at Richmond, was won by Bexley girls by 83 runs, and yesterday the victorious team ...

    Article : 217 words
  50. ROSE BAY CHAMPIONSHIP CARNIVAL.

    The following entries have been received for the quarter-mile championship of the eastern district clubs on Saturday, at the Rose Bay championship carnival:— W. Thompson (Eastern Suburbs), L. M'Clenahan ...

    Article : 175 words
  51. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    It was very sultry until half part 6 o'clock this morning when it became much cooler. There was a fair attendance to see the Futurity horses do their final gallops, and a lot ...

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  52. NEW SEWERAGE SCHEME.

    The lower levels at North Sydney have be far been unprovided with a sewerage system. The Water and Sewerage Board has now approved of an extension of the present system being made so as to serve the ...

    Article : 86 words
  53. BALMAIN AUDITOR'S REPORT.

    Mr. James Taylor, F.C.P.A., has submitted his audit of the accounts of the Balmain Council. The total revenue received during the year was £32,[?] 13s 8d. and the expenditure, including transfer to ...

    Article : 157 words
  54. ROWING.

    P. Coverdale, of Hobart, won the champion sculls at Tamar regatta, beating the champion, E. Jack. ...

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  55. BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE.

    M. de Bellett, the French champion, is reported (says an exchange) to have improved at the short game since an accident in the Military School, by which [?]e wrenched the muscles of his left shoulder, compelling ...

    Article : 369 words
  56. FOOTBALL.

    The New South Wales Rugby Football league received a cable message yesterday that the terms approved of finally by the local governing body had proved acceptable to the Northern Union, and that the team would ...

    Article : 141 words
  57. SAILING.

    A novice skippers' handicap for 14ft dingles, over the Rocky Point-Towra Pile course, is Saturday's fixture of the St. George Sailing and Motor Boat Club, for which the following starts have been allotted:—Air ...

    Article : 83 words
  58. CONCORD RATES.

    At its last meeting the Concord Council fixed a general rate of 3d in the £ on the unimproved capital value of all rateable land. ...

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  59. LEI[?]HHARDT'S SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

    Alderman Treadgold, Mayor, gave an interesting review of the work of the year at the last meeting of the Leichhardt Council. The credit on the year's transactions after disbursing £16,572 4s [?]d, was £100 ...

    Article : 220 words
  60. BILLIARDS.

    The presentation of prizes won in connection with the Arncliffe School of Arts tournament took place at the rooms of the institution in the presence of a large gathering. An exhibition game was played by Messrs. ...

    Article : 242 words
  61. BOWLS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 70 words
  62. GLEBE ANNUAL REPORT.

    The Mayor of Globe, Alderman S. Cole, has issued his annual report, which shows the municipality to be in a prosperous condition. A large amount of permanent work was carried out at considerable cost, but ...

    Article : 556 words
  63. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    Some weeks ago Messrs. Sydney Day and H. B. James, of Melbourne, left Sydney G.P.O. at an early hour in an endeavour to beat the record of 21h. 19m. held by Mr. G. White, of Adelaide. On that ...

    Article : 258 words
  64. THE QUALITY OF MOTOR CARS.

    "I do not think," states an English writer, "anyon[?] with an obervant eye and an acquaintance with the traffic conditions of London can have fa[?]led to observe the increasing comfort, quietness, and general ...

    Article : 347 words
  65. SWIMMING.

    On the report of the referee, two teams in the water polo competition have been disqualified from taking furt[?]er part in the competition. They are Sydney [?] and Leichhardt A. The referce reported that neither ...

    Article : 58 words
  66. GRAY DEFEATS LINDRUM.

    The billiard match, Gray versus Lindrum, 4000 up, Lindrum conceding 400, was won by Gray by [?]40. ...

    Article : 27 words
  67. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP CARNIVAL.

    Last night at the Coogee Aquarium Baths the New South Wales League of Swimming held a championship carnival, which was well attended. The principal event was the 500 yds teams championship. This was won ...

    Article : 257 words
  68. WAGGA CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

    The annual sports of the Wagga Caledonian Society, held yesterday, were largely attended. The chief prize-winners were:- Piping.—J. R. Center, G. Dickson, P. Corkindale. ...

    Article : 135 words
  69. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    Union riders are reminded that entries close next Wednesday for the half and one mile handicaps, to be run at the combined carnival to be held on Wednesday, March 9. The carnival is being promoted ...

    Article : 86 words
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