We painted yesterday the defence scheme as the Government appears to have designed it. To-day we try to hint at the matters which Will be most widely discussed. ...
Article : 2,041 wordsThe weather has cleared and the sea is quickly moderating, and is expected that shipping opurutions will be resumed at Coal Cliff Colliery Company's jetty to-morrow, or the ...
Article : 294 wordsDavid Lioyd Davies, who was injured while, attempting to board a moving tram in Scottstreet on Monday afternoon, died in the Newcastle Hospital last night. Deceased jumped ...
Article : 138 wordsOffer was yesterday taken out of the Flying Welter, to be run at Rosehill to-day. Up to 5 p.m. to-day the secretary of the Associated Clubs will receiove entries for the ...
Article : 118 wordsThe following is the draw for captain's v secretary's team, to be played on Saturday:- A.E. D'Arey (captain), v O. H. O'Brien (secretary), N. F. Christoe v E. L. Apperly; C. L. Mackenzie v ...
Article : 188 wordsThe League of Wheelmen cycling carnival to-day was successful. There were good fields, and [?]plendid racing. Results:- Open Handicap, ½m.—First heat: W. Selems, 55yds, 1; ...
Article : 168 wordsIt was stated by the Minister for Defence to-day that the consideration of a defence scheme by the Cabinet yesterday was comparatively brief, and was mainly for the ...
Article : 152 wordsSt Clement's, 162 (N. Grant 57, [?]eher 37, Gee 23), v Dulwich Hill Gongregational, none for 12. Lewisham Methodist, 60 (Wenholz 25), v Marrickville Presbyterian, eight for 146 (Fox 73 not out, ...
Article : 263 wordsEskelon and Steel King have been withdrawn from the Caulfield Futurity Stakes. HOBART, Wednesday. The following scratchings have boen ...
Article : 33 wordsWilliam Anderson and John F. Sheridan's popular pantomine "Glnderoila," which was first staged at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, is meeting with phonemenal ...
Article : 77 wordsThe February meeting of the Rosehill Club, which was postponed from Saturday last owing to the rain, will be held to-day. The rainfall has greatly benefited the track, and ...
Article : 506 wordsThe following vessels cleared at the Customs-house to-day:—Imant, s, for Bombay, via Sydney, with 5900 tons coal; Moonta, s, for Melbourne, with 3250 tons coal; Barrier, s, for ...
Article : 45 wordsSir,—The Prime Minister announced on Tuesday that, pending the decision of Parliament, enlistment in the militia is to be stopped, either at once or at an early date, to be ...
Article : 246 wordsThe North Sydney club held a 50yds handicap on Tuesday night at the municipal baths, Lavender Bay. The event was open to both junior and senior members of the club, and the racing was well and keenly ...
Article : 150 wordsA large and representative meeting of commoners and townspeople was held to enter a further protest against part of the Queanbeyan common being alienated. The Mayor ...
Article : 129 wordsA case of considerable importance to all residents of mineral leases was heard in the Small Debts Court to-day, before Mr. T. H. Wilkinson, P.M., when the East Greta Coal ...
Article : 274 wordsYesterday a cricket match was played between the Homebush selling agents and the fat stock buyers at Manly Oval. The agents batted first, and compiled 115 runs. Messrs. A. Johnston (Winchcombe, Carson, ...
Article : 137 wordsThe above club decided the final of the 450yds club handicap (the heats of which were swum last Saturday) on Tuesday evening at Lavender Bay baths. The result was:— Voss, 90s, 1; J. Swinbourne, 35s, 1; ...
Article : 47 wordsRepresentatives of the Gas Company and the electrical firms played their thirteenth annual match yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the result being an casy win for the Gas Company by 205 runs. ...
Article : 48 wordsThe New England Jockey Club opened their annual meeting to-day, abont 2000 people being present. The weather was fine, though somewhat hot. The course was in excellent order, and the racing was good. ...
Article : 311 wordsThe first' meeting of the new council was held to-night. The Mayor, Mr. E. T. Webb, congratulated the aldermen on their election, and expressed the hope that the amicable ...
Article : 103 wordsA Swimming carnival was held last night in the BAthurst baths, under the auspices of the Bathurst Swimming Club. Results:- Junior Handicap, 50yds.—V. Marshall, 8s, 1; J. ...
Article : 108 wordsThe following have been selected to represent the Victorian Banks against the New South Wales Banks in Sydricy on February 11, 12, and 13:—T. Upward, C. T. Armstrong, S. A. Aitken, H. P. Molony, A. ...
Article : 54 wordsSir,—I notice a paragraph in to-day's issue of your paper headed "Imported v Locallymade Cigars," and would like to make a few remarks, elicited by same. ...
Article : 722 wordsThe pennant committee ot the Bowling Association are recommending the general committee to play for this trophy on the same system as the pennant on Wednesday afternoons, with three rinks ...
Article : 106 wordsThe events postponed from the Murwillumbah regatts on Anniversary Day were contested to-day. Results:- Double Scull Handicap.—Geo. Burton and W. Jay. Quarter-mile Dash.—A. Boorman, 1; Geo. Barton. 2, ...
Article : 45 wordsThe annual meeting of the subscribers of the Coonamble Hospital was held last evening, Mr. S. R. Skuthorpe presiding. The report showed 187 patients were edmitted ...
Article : 155 wordsThere was a good attendance of onlookers last night at the Sydney School of Arts Chess Club to witness the conclusion of the three games adjourned from Monday last. Mr. ...
Article : 285 wordsThe prizes won at this regatta are to be handed over to the successful competitors on Friday evening, at the Grand Pier Hotel, Manly. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe association has issued the conditions of the first championship to be held Easter. It ia to be played on the l7th, 18th, and 20th April, the green or greens to be fixed when entries ...
Article : 223 wordsThere was a good attendance at Rosebery yesterday to witness the pony and galloway races held under the control of the aasociated clubs. The weather was perfect, and the track was in good condition. ...
Article : 695 wordsA general handicap (best and best boats) will be sailed round the Towra Piles course on Saturday next, Following are the handicaps and skippers:- Esperanza (T. Delaney), Edith (S. Anderson), Clio ...
Article : 106 wordsThe Licensed Victuallers' races were held to-day. The weather was warm, and the attendance small. Results:- Trial Handicap, 6f.—Mr. M'Kil[?]on's Dodger (Rowley), ...
Article : 226 wordsA fine catch of 17 schnapper was made on Fuller's jetty on Sunday by Messrs. Inskip and Hockey. ...
Article : 26 wordsAs a result of the fresh in the Macquarie River on Sunday morning the river became so disturbed that large numbers of big f[?] were sickoned, and rose to the surface, and ...
Article : 102 wordsRecent European experiments with hydroplane motor boats have given some remarkable speeds. In one instance an Italian hydroplane attained a speed of over 50 miles an hour, whilst M. Santos Dumont ...
Article : 282 wordsSir,—Democracies are proverbially ungrateful. But it is, surely, thoughtlessness rather than ingratitude which is to be blamed for the singularly small support accorded to ...
Article : 842 wordsA party, including Messrs. P. Kritsch and T. Smith, members of the Fine Flour Copper Syndicate, were visiting the mine, accompanied by Mr. Muiligan, manager for the ...
Article : 75 wordsThe Murrumburrah races opened very successfully to-day, the attendance being the largest for a first day on record. The fields were also the largest the club has ever had. Results: ...
Article : 135 wordsSir,—In referring to some comments in the "Herald" lately on the defence of Australia, I see some of our leading men are not In fayour of conscription, while the leading men ...
Article : 524 wordsAt the Sessions yesterday, ohn Morris pleaded not guilty to stealing a purse and money, the property of Thomas Barnes. He was acquitted. John Christian Smith, charged with ...
Article : 632 wordsThe following teams have entered for the Griffith Shield contest, to be run at the Cyclists' Union sports on Saturday. Enfield (present holders), Eastern Suburhs, Marrickville. Redfern, Annandale, ...
Article : 71 wordsThe annual meeting of the lagoon Jockey Club took place to-day, and was well attended. The fields were fair. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Mr. T. Sloane's Merit, 8st ...
Article : 160 wordsA 23ft boat fitted, with a 4-6 h.p. Fairbanks engine, is being completed. She is a fine boat, capable of seating 10 person, and is expected to develop close on 9 or 10 knots an hour. ...
Article : 221 wordsShowery conditions prevailed this morning, and this no doubt affected the attendance at the Victorian Club meeting, which was held at Sandown Park. The afternoon was fine, thought close, and the day's ...
Article : 660 wordsThe following weights have been declared for the Kensington races, to take place on Saturday next:- The Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs, 5f.—Good Rose, 8st 121b; Pivot, 8st 81b; Mr. Cochrane, 8st 71b; Mrs. ...
Article : 384 wordsSir,—Please allow me to suggest to the Railway Department an improved running of trains on the Northern line. Last night (Friday) the 1.53 p.m. from Singleton arrived ...
Article : 392 wordsFollowing are the handicaps for the one mile track race to be held at the union's carnival on February 8:—L Riley, A. J. Bridges, ser; E. Fazakerley, lOyds; W. Hamilton. 15; H. Vickery, P. Walker 25; C. ...
Article : 65 wordsThe sum of £10,000 was taken at the gates during the recent New York six days' bicycle race. The event, which was won by W. Rutt (who visited Australin two or three years back) and J. Stol, who ...
Article : 136 wordsSir,—Referring to Mr. Doakin's conscription proposals, there is one factor which has, I think, been overlooked by the instigators of this diabolical proposition, viz.:—Politicians ...
Article : 299 wordsTen entries have been received by "Le Matin," the proposer of the New York-Paris round-the-world motor race. Four Frenchmen, two Americans, two Portuguese, a German, and Prince Borghese—the hero of ...
Article : 70 wordsMessrs. H. Dutton and H. Aunger, the South Australian motorists who recently made an unsuccessful effort to motor across from Adelaide to Port Darwin, have returned to Adelaide. According to Aunger, the ...
Article : 453 wordsThe following additional entries for the general events of the V.A.T.C. Autumu Meeting have been telegraphed from Adelaide:- Bond Cup: Ganymedes. ...
Article : 49 wordsAt the annual meeting of the Narrabri Coursing Club the financial statement showed the receipts amounted to £140 and expenditure £131, leaving a credit balance of £9. Hares cost £25, ...
Article : 87 wordsThe first of the three days' meeting under the T.T.C. auspices was held at Mowbray to-dsy. Until noon grave doubts existed concerning the weather conditions, rain having fallen throughout the early ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 6 Feb 1908, Page 10
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