For many months past the miners of the Killingworth lodge have had very little work, and lately the position has become acute. The mine has, in fact, been worked so little ...
Article : 165 wordsThere was a crowded gathering at the Methodist Church last evening, when a welcome was accorded to Mr. J. T. Wynne, newly-appointed missionary. ...
Article : 1,177 words"Nothing discouraging is ever taught in the Christian religion by its founder," said Mrs. T. W. Edgeworth David in an address on the subject of "A Complete Womanhood," at the ...
Article : 1,073 wordsSome heavy rain fell during working hours at Randwick yesterday morning. All the grass tracks were closed, but the tan track was very good going, instanced by The Twister running ...
Article : 1,664 wordsThe semi-final in the above was played at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's new billiard hall, 216 Castlereagh-street, last night, when G. Boati (rec. 225) beat W. J. Smith (rec. 245) by 174, G. Leffler, jun. (rec. 225), beat ...
Article : 85 wordsThe team to meet the Maoris on Saturday at the Agricultural Ground are:— Full-back: Neill. Three-quarters: Stuntz, Brown, Broomham, Fennelly. ...
Article : 129 wordsThe following handicaps have been declared for the ten-mile road race of this club at Chatswood tomorrow, starting from Sharland Hotel, Gordon-road, at 4 o'clock:—J. Beer, scr; L. A. Walcot, 10s; Alf. ...
Article : 93 wordsThe feature of this afternoon's play in the match between Gray and Lindrum was Gray's break of 343 (339 off the red). His next best score was 120, and he averaged 40 for the session. Lindrum's principal breaks ...
Article : 285 wordsEntries for the above event close with the league secretary on August 28. The prizes total £51. The first prize is presented by J. P. Wilson, Peerless Motor and Cycle Factory, and that for the fastest time ...
Article : 49 wordsThe following vessels cleared at the Custom-house to-day:—Mallina, s, for Brisbane and Rockhampton, via Sydney, with 200 tons coal and 400 tons coke; Magdala, s, for San ...
Article : 81 wordsAt the Manchester Unity Hall, Castlereagh-street, on Tuesday evening last the Sydney Club held their annual dance. The function was a great success, there being about 200 present. During the evening ...
Article : 101 wordsEntries close to-morrow for the 10-mile road race on the Homebush course, next week. ...
Article : 17 wordsThe following entries have been received for the Motor Cycle Club of N.S.W. hiss climb, which takes place next Saturday on Spurway's Hill, Dundas:— E. J. Skinner, 2½ N.S.U.; W. S. J. Barnes, 3 Buchet; ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 wordsAt high water, yesterday afternoon there was launched from the shipbuilding yards of Mr. David Drake, at Balmain, a new double-ended vehicle ferry steamer, built to the ...
Article : 310 wordsThe third club race of the Newtown Society was held from Cootamundra, distance (air line) 190 miles. The birds were liberated by the official liberator (Mr. Price) at 11 a.m., and the first bird homed of 2.11 p.m. ...
Article : 119 wordsThe following additional entries have been received for the Goulburn-Sydney read race on September 18:— E. A. Allen (Cooma), P. W. Bentley (Camden), F. J. Robinson (Bunyan), J. Gately (Camden), M. Robinson ...
Article : 53 wordsThe second (cup) days racing of the Boulder Club took place yesterday in fine weather before a good attendance, including the Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland. The favourite, B[?]erami, annexed the cup, being ...
Article : 354 wordsThere was a large attendance at the meeting of the members of the Australian Bicycle Club, held at the Chamberlain Hotel on Monday evening. The election of officers resulted:—President, Mr. P. Hunter; ...
Article : 183 wordsIn Rugby football, the South Island defeated the North Island by 19 points to 11. Marlborough defeated Auckland by 8 points to 3. Wanganui defeated Taranaki by 9 points to 6. ...
Article : 39 wordsSir,—My attention has been called to a letter in your columns of yesterday dealing with the selection of Combined Public Schools football team, and although I am generally averse to recognising in any ...
Article : 492 wordsThe W.S.H.P.S. held their race from Binalong (air line 154 miles) on Saturday, 21st lust. The weather conditions were favorable. The number of birds sent to the race point totalled 201, representing 42 ...
Article : 90 wordsOnly a few rows of seats remain on the stalls of Her Majesty's out of all the booking portions of the theatre for the matinee in aid of the Civil Ambulance and Transport Corps, to take place to-morrow at 2 ...
Article : 75 wordsFollowing are the handicaps for the five-mile road road race promoted by the Mosman Club:—R. D. White, scr; G. Huntington, 10s; E. R. Potter, 20s; Styles, F. Audsley, L. Holroyd, 2m 10s; A. White, O. ...
Article : 79 wordsThe Victa Club will decide a five-mile members' road race over the Bunnerong course on August 2c. Following are the handicaps:—W. Cottrill, R. Murray, ser; Whitlock, L. Smith, 20s; R. Short, C. Payne, 30s; ...
Article : 85 wordsThere was a crowded attendance at the John Brunton Exhibition of oil and water-colour paintings at Pianola Hall yesterday afternoon, when the Misses Lincoln, Meredro, Orford, Perrin, Rose, and Belmore ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 wordsAt the conclusion of the ceremony ofj launching the Killara, the visitors were taken alongside Morrison and Sinclair's yards at Balmain, to view the new passenger steamer ...
Article : 65 wordsIntending entrants for the Dunlop road race, to be held from Warrnambool to Melbourne (16[?] miles) on October 2 are reminded that nominations are due to close with the Dunlop Rubber Company, 108 Flinders ...
Article : 111 wordsYesterday afternoon a remarkable series of moving pictures of the Alpine sports at the Hotel Kosciusko was shown by Mr. C. Spencer at the Lyceum Theatre. The films were obtained on the occasion of the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 247 wordsA conference was held at Federal Parliament House to-day between delegates from the Carters' Unions of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland, who ...
Article : 101 wordsThe Tour de France, which had just started when the last English files left, is a race for which we in Australia have no parallel. Roughly, it is a complete circuit of France, and extends to a tri[?]e over 2800 ...
Article : 153 wordsThe annual meeting of this club was held on Wednesday evening, at the local Town Hall. Mr. N. C. Neal, president, was in the chair. The report stated that the first team played 10 matches, winning 4, losing ...
Article : 214 wordsThe artesian bore on Quinyambi station continues to yield at the rate of between 50,000 and 60,000 gallons per day. The water is perfectly fresh, though when it reaches the ...
Article : 76 wordsFully 4000 people attended the musical festival competitions on Wednesday night. The programme did not conclude till after midnight. The takings the first day were £48, and yesterday £162. Awards:— ...
Article : 604 wordsRiders should note that entries close on Saturday for the Motor Cycle Club's 'hill climb, to be held on September 4, at Spurway's Hill, Dundas. Entry forms can be obtained at the club rooms, 169 ...
Article : 73 wordsThe annual meeting of the members of the Bourke Jockey Club was held last night, Mr. P. Fitzgerald in the chair. The balance-sheet, which was read and adopted, showed a profit of £41 6s 9d on the year's ...
Article : 175 wordsThis evening at the public meeting at the Town Hall some Australian-made aeroplane models, containing many new features, will be exhibited and flown. Tis evening's demonstration should mark an[?]poch ...
Article : 268 wordsBELLINGEN.—At last meeting a credit-balance of £2175 to the general fund was reported. The engineer's salary was increased from £375 to £500 per annum. Port Macquarie Pastures Protection Board ...
Article : 753 wordsA record entry has been received for the forthcoming competition, 24 teams entering, seven in the A grade and 17 in the B guide. The entries for the A grade have been extended till the 31st f[?]st. The ...
Article : 53 wordsThe annual meeting of the members of the South Broken Hill Jockey Club was held last night, president Lawton in the chair. The balance-sheet for the year showed that receipts for the period under review were ...
Article : 115 wordsAt the adjourned annual meeting of the St. George Cricket Association at Rockdale Town Hall on Friday, entries from 22 teams were received. These were:— A grade: Ar[?]cliffe, Hurstville, Hurstville Methodist, ...
Article : 369 wordsThe Bathurst Coursing Club continued its meeting to-day. The weather was fine, but a cold wind prevailed all day. The coursing was excellent. Results:— Second Champion Cup.—Dainty Dancer beat Petrol, ...
Article : 192 wordsWhen the fat stock sales opened at the Homebush yards yesterday several stock trains were on the railway lines outside the siding waiting to be shunted into the unloading ...
Article : 526 wordsThe following leave for Brisbane to-night to represent this State against Queensland on Saturday:—W. Stillman, D. W. Cross, C. U. R. Gurnett; G. Allen, C. Southwick, H. Golledge, P. Singleton, E. Allworth, ...
Article : 82 wordsThe report adopted at the annual meeting of the Sydney Dingy Club on Wednesday evening stated that last season had been a successful one for the club, notably in connection with the interstate carnival, ...
Article : 272 wordsThe city solicitor, Mr. P. S. Dawson, yesterday reported to the City Council's finance committee on the councl's position under the Fire Brigades Bill. Under the present bill, he said, the voting power of ...
Article : 250 wordsMiss Gibson (12) beat Mrs. Lethbridge (9), [?] up. Miss Parbury (ser) beat Mrs. Brathwaite (12), 6 up and 5. On Monday the associate members will play a bogey ...
Article : 41 wordsA meeting of gas engineers and managers was held at the Royal Hotel yesterday with the object of forming an association. The attendance included Mr. Aird, of Townsville. ...
Article : 297 wordsA match was played this afternoon between Corrimal and Woonona, and resulted in a win for Corrimal by 4 sets 11 games to Woonona's 2 sets 31 games. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 181 wordsThe following handicaps have been declared for the above club's 880 yards Open Handicap to be decided at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday:— J. Bradley, J. M. Lynch, scr.; R. O'Brien, 10yds; E. ...
Article : 169 wordsAt the Manly Town Hall a conference between the North Steyne and Manly Surf Clubs was held to discuss matters in connection with surf-bathers and bathing at Manly during the approaching season. A grant ...
Article : 221 wordsThe following are the scores for the third shoot of the Wollongong Rifle Club for the N.R.A. medal. The conditions were 14 shots at 300 yards:—E. Williams, 61; R. Bourke, 60; H. Parsons, 59; W. Harrigan, 59; ...
Article : 220 wordsSir,—What has come over our thain [?] vices of late. For the past month the morning and evening business trains have frequently been late, causing much public ...
Article : 180 wordsMembers of the East Sydney A.A.C. will contest a 75 yards handicap and a five-mile cross-country sealed handicap on Saturday next, at Rose Bay, at 3 p.m. A cross-country run will be held on Saturday, ...
Article : 43 wordsThe Ryde Harriers are holding a 3-mile club handicap road race on August 28, over a course from the Royal Hotel, Ryde, to Reeves' corner, Gladesville, and back to the starting point. On September 4 the ...
Article : 211 wordsChurch of England Grammar School defeated New ington College at Stanmore on Wednesday by 21 points to 3. It was a hard forward game, with the losers holding their own in the serum and ruck work, In the ...
Article : 159 wordsThe monthly meeting of the A.J.C. committee was held yesterday afternoon, when the appeal of A. Hardy against the decision of the Walgett Jockey Club in the Perdix-Gay ...
Article : 396 wordsThe above club's tournament was continued last night, when F. Clissold (rec. 70) beat L. Solomons (rec. 120) by 44; A. Balch (ser) won by forfeit from P. Graham (rec. 100). The games for Monday ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 27 Aug 1909, Page 10
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