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  2. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Criminal Court to-day Samuel Tucker was sentenced to two years' hard, labour for unlawfully wounding Phillp Chiro, a Chinaman, at Findon last February, the sentence ...

    Article : 117 words
  3. SPORTING.

    There is a probability that the smart Victorian filly Mother Goose will not he able to take part in the classic two-year-old races at the coming A.J.C. meeting, the filly having ...

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  4. QUEENSLAND.

    The statement of the gold won during March was Issued by the Mines Department yeaterduy. The yield was 35,587 fine ounces, as compared with 39,737 fine ounces in March ...

    Article : 52 words
  5. VICTORIA.

    Whether the State Government's activities in the direction of promulgating an effective, land settlement policy will lead it towards "compulsory selling" or not, there are not ...

    Article : 349 words
  6. NEW TYRE-FILLING PREPARATION.

    A new patent tyre-filling preparation, the Frankon, has been put on the British market. The material may be used again when the outer cover has been worn out, the cost of refilling being half the original charge, ...

    Article : 238 words
  7. EAST SYDNEY CLUB.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the East Sydney Club's 220yds handicap, to be held next Saturday at Rushcutter Bay, in which Cecil Healy will make his attempt on the world's record: ...

    Article : 137 words
  8. STRIKE ON CLONCURRY LINE.

    The difficulty in connection with the wages of the men employed on the Cloncurry line has cropped up again, a number of men having gone out on strike. The work is being ...

    Article : 294 words
  9. TENTERFIELD PICNIC RACE CLUB.

    The annual picnic races were held on the old course yesterday in the presence of a large attendance of visitors from the neighbouring towns and Queensland. The weather was showery, and a strong easterly ...

    Article : 114 words
  10. ADELAIDE TRAMWAY.

    Although the Executive Council has not yet given its formal approval. It is understood that the Tramways Trust has accepted the tender of Messrs. Smith and Timmins to ...

    Article : 111 words
  11. EASTERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    The handicaps for the above club's general event a[?]e:—L. Corrigan, ser.; S. Bailey, G. Earmilo, C. Keys, 7s; Beard, W. Dawson, 8s; P. Lapthornc, F. Corrigan, E. Maund, 9s; P. Dersh. D. Corrigan, E. Hurt, ...

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  12. OVERSEA NOTES.

    Mr. Sid. Melville, the well known Australian trainer, who has looked after "Major" Taylor during hia Australian and Buropean engagements has stated in a London cycling journal that Taylor will be seen out ...

    Article : 301 words
  13. ENMORE SCHOOL.

    The boys' swimming club, Enmore Superior Public School, brought its season to a close in the Domain baths on Monday afternoon. The officials were:— Judge, Mr. C. Boxall; starter and time-keeper, Mr. ...

    Article : 156 words
  14. SHIRE COUNCILS.

    ADJUNGBILLY.—At a meeting of the council on Friday, the Minister forwarded a petition, which had been signed by the ratepayers of Gundagai municipality, praying for amalgamation with Adjungbilly ...

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  15. TOMINGLEY JOCKEY CLUB.

    Following are the results of the Tomingley Jockey Club's races:- "Opening Handicap.—Trilby, 1; Novelty, 2; Ruby, 3. Springshire Handicap.—The Dago, 1; Deceived, 2; ...

    Article : 62 words
  16. THE WOOL SALES.

    Sales were rosumed in the local market yesterday. Five selling brokers submitted catalogues, aggregating soma 1700 bales. The market is exceedingly flat, with competition, ...

    Article : 85 words
  17. TENNIS.

    Over 90 entries have been received for the tournament of the Goulburn Lawn Tennis Club. Braidwood, Gunning, and Queanbeyan will be well represented. There are 13 entries for the singles championship of Goulburn ...

    Article : 42 words
  18. CONTINENTAL CYCLING.

    One of the chief ambitions of the professional pacefollower for the coming season is to crowd 60 miles into 60 minutes, Paul Guignurd, the recent holder of the hour record, which stands at 59 miles 86yds, ...

    Article : 132 words
  19. BYRON BAY JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Byron Hay Jockey Club was held yesterday on the local course, which was in good condition. Results:- Opening Handicap.—Fugclman, 1; Lock Stockwell, ...

    Article : 83 words
  20. SUBURBAN NEWS.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the above council on Thursday it was decided to reply to the Hornsby ratepayers' Association, stating steps were being taken to improve the sanitary system. A letter was received ...

    Article : 151 words
  21. SAILING.

    The yacht racing season on the whole was very satisfactory, norwithstanding that there was a lack of that fine breeze—the true nor easter. No wind that blows suits Sydney Harbour like it, either for ...

    Article : 505 words
  22. GOLF.

    The following will represent Beecroft at Manly:— Messrs., H. A. Langley, H. J. Little, W, Little, Dr, Lidwill, L. J. Osborne, H. G. Vernon, Dr. Watkins, O. Wines. Emergencies: N. Shiels, J. Carlos, W. ...

    Article : 89 words
  23. "CONCILIATION" ON WHEELS.

    In the middle of last year the Canterbury farm labourers formed themselves into an industrial union, and cited the employers In an application for various Improvements in ...

    Article : 404 words
  24. GILGANDRA RACE CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the principal events of the Gilgandra Race Club's annual meeting on the 16th and 16th inst.:- Opening Handicap.—Siren, 11st; Hamlet, 11st; Exile, ...

    Article : 143 words
  25. ASSLSSMENT APPEALS.

    Under the old system of municipal government it was customan with many councils to hold a friendly appeal court prior to the regular appeal at the nearest police court, and where such were held the cases to ...

    Article : 145 words
  26. BOWIS.

    A heat in the fifth round of the association vicepresidents' pairs was decided on St, George green on Wednesday, when Morgan and Crane, of Petersham, defeated Cropper and Murphy, of Balmain, by 24 to ...

    Article : 39 words
  27. FEDERAL AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    Following are the weights for the two principal events in connection with the Federal Amateur Turf Club's (Hungerford) annual meeting, to be held on May 11 and 15: ...

    Article : 104 words
  28. MIDNIGHT ILLAWARRA TRAIN.

    The last train that leaves Sydney for the Illawarra suburbs is the 11.40 p.m.—commonly known as the "drunks" express"—but this is not late enough for numerous residents on the line. At a previous ...

    Article : 86 words
  29. MATCHES AGAINST VISITING TEAMS.

    The following rinks have been selected to play against Victoria and New Zealand. The teams are expected to play against one another on City green on Monday, at 2.45, when the selectors will decide ...

    Article : 140 words
  30. PARK VOTES.

    Mr. Mercer, M.L.A., has received intimation from the Department of Lands that the sum of £50 has been set apart out of the financial year's park vote—£30 for Easton Park, Balmain, and £20 for White Bay ...

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  31. PEELWOOD RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the Peelwood races:- Flying Handicap.—Combe, 9st 5lb; Applause, 9st 21b; Kerns Agent, 8st 5lb; Tonic, 7st. ...

    Article : 39 words
  32. TELEPHONE FOR COMO.

    The thousands who in the course of a year, use Come station as a means of access to the many picnic grounds of the Woronora and George's rivers, are to have the convenience of telephonic communication ...

    Article : 68 words
  33. CRICKET.

    This match was played on the University Oval yesterday, and was won by the Present by 74. Present scored 158 (Williams 43, Wilcox 35, Stafford 25). Past, 84. For Past Lightoller took four for 26, ...

    Article : 118 words
  34. COURSING.

    The N.S.W. National Coursing Association opened its season yesterday at Rooty Hill under favourable auspices. The weather was perfect for the spectators, of whom there were a good number, but it was a ...

    Article : 709 words
  35. SEWERAGE FOR NORTH BOTANY.

    For some considerable time the residents of North Botany have been agitating for an extension of the sewerage system to the district. About a fortnight ago a public meeting was called to consider the ...

    Article : 163 words
  36. MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB.

    Lengths, Jack [?] the last hurdle, but did no harm. Time, 3m 55s. Trial Stakes of 15 sovs, 6f.—R. Hoysted's Sweet Briar, by Gambol—Rose, 7st 16½lb (Hoystead), 1; T. ...

    Article : 1,221 words
  37. SOUTHERN CROSS AT NORFOLK ISLAND.

    Our correspondent cabled yesterday that the Melanesian Mission yacht. Southern Cross, arrived at Norfolk Island on Tuesday last from Auckland, and will depart for the ...

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  38. FOOTBALL

    The practice matches on Saturday are:— North Sydney v Balmain: Epping, at 3 o'clock. Glebe v. University: Epping, at 4 o'clock. Western Suburbs v Manly: Sports Ground. ...

    Article : 80 words
  39. HOMEBUSH BURRS.

    There is evidence that the Homebush municipal council is fully alive to its obligations under the local Government Act respecting noxious weeds Being the great sheep and cattle reception centre for ...

    Article : 77 words
  40. RUSH FOR LAND.

    One hundred and thirty-five applications have been lodged for seven portions of land on Cooper's Crook, for which yesterday was the last day. The land board will deal with ...

    Article : 36 words
  41. RAILWAY TO LIVERPOOL.

    Aldermen and others in that portion of the western suburbs extending along the northern and southern sides of Cook's find George's rivers are determined not to rest content with the extension of the railway ...

    Article : 97 words
  42. AUSTRALIAN RULES.

    At the Sports Club to-night the N.S.W. Football League will hold its annual meeting. ...

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  43. ST. GEORGE CLUB.

    A hightly successful season is the record of the club operating on Botany Bay. Prizes to the value of over £100 have been distributed amongst the following:—Euche, £10 10s 6d, three trophies, and ...

    Article : 199 words
  44. HOCKEY.

    The annual meeting of the Pilgrims' Hockey Club was held at the North Sydney School of Arts. The following office-bearers were elected:—Captain, Mr. R. Seldon; vice-captain, Mr. R. Moore; hon. secretary. ...

    Article : 108 words
  45. THE THREE HATTERS.

    The Federal Attorney-General has decided that further Inquiries are to be made in connexion with the "Three Hatters" case, ...

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  46. GEORGE'S RIVER PUNT.

    The congested state of traffic on the road to Port Hacking and other; popular coastal resorts south of Sydney and at the Tom Ugly's punt, which takes vehicles and pedestrians across George's River, has ...

    Article : 189 words
  47. CAMP HYGIENE.

    Just now special interest will be taken in a timely little book on "Camps and Camp Hygiene," compiled by Major Lane Mullins and Captain Armstrong (Turner and Henderson). ...

    Article : 118 words
  48. ATHLETICS.

    The annual meeting of the above association was held at the N.S.W. Sports Club last night, Mr. R. Coombes presiding. The annual report was adopted. The following; officers were elected:—Patron, his ...

    Article : 264 words
  49. HOMING.

    The Bowral Homing Pigeon Society held a race yesterday afternoon from Towrang to Bowral. The result, was a win for S. Bailey's bird, with J. Beavan's second. ...

    Article : 32 words
  50. TOO MUCH PRESERVATIVE.

    Inspector Van Treight reported to the Ashfield Council recently that proceedings had been taken against nine sellers of sausage meat in the district on account of there being an excessive quantity of preservative in ...

    Article : 115 words
  51. BOXING.

    Paddy Lynch and Roach Rose boxed 20 rounds last night. Lynch was declared the winner. ...

    Article : 19 words
  52. CHILD STUDY.

    A meeting of the Society for Child Study was held on Tuesday in the Royal Society's rooms. Mr. P. Board Director of Education. was in the chair. ...

    Article : 141 words
  53. AMUSEMENTS.

    An enjoyable concert was given by the NewburySpada party at the Town Hall last night, when the concession of an ample reserve for shilling seats was so much appreciated that Mr. H. N. Southwell now ...

    Article : 365 words
  54. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    Though the atmosphere at Randwick yesterday morning felt mild and inviting to humans, it was noticeable that the horses undergoing severe tasks perspired more profusely than ...

    Article : 1,335 words
  55. LIBRARY RENOVATION ASKED FOR.

    The Ashfield Council last Tuesday evening received the annual report upon its public lending library from the librarian, Miss A. Swinbourne. The report showed that there win 2564 books in the library, and their ...

    Article : 138 words
  56. SOUTH SYDNEY AND ST. GEORGE'S HARRIERS.

    The above club is holding their second sports meethis at Wilich's running grounds, Tempe (Cook's River terminus), on Saturday afternoon next, in conjunction with the St. George's Harriers races. The following ...

    Article : 281 words
  57. ASHFIELD MATTERS.

    The Mayor of Ashfield (Alderman Drown) presented a minute to his council last Tuesday, urging the adoption of a vigorous policy of works expenditure to cope with the needs of the municipality. He said: ...

    Article : 260 words
  58. PARRAMATTA QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Court of Parramatta Quarter Sessions was continued on Thursday before Judge Scholes. Herbert Augustus M'Leod (on bail) was charged with on November 30, 1907, at ...

    Article : 100 words
  59. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The Ashfield Bicycle Club will hold an open road race for members of the League of Wheelmen on May 16, over a 20 miles course on the Liverpool-road. The first prize will be a Royal Ashfield bicycle, value £20, ...

    Article : 92 words
  60. PEERLESS CLUB.

    The Peerless Bicycle Club will hold its first annual meeting on the 13th inst. at Shearer a Hotel. The championship of the club will be held on May 9, and the Camden to Sydney road race a few weeks later. ...

    Article : 87 words
  61. THE ART GALLERY.

    The annual report of the trustees of the National Art Gallery, laid on the table in the Legislative Assemly last night shows that during 1907 the visitors numbered 260,832. The daily average was 532 on week ...

    Article : 175 words
  62. MONEY FOR PARKS.

    The Petersham Council has received word from Mr. J. J. Cohen, M.L.A., and the Ashfield Council a similar communication from Mr. Robson, M.L.A., that the Minister for Lands has allocated £75 for the parks ...

    Article : 63 words
  63. MANLY SURF CLUB.

    A crowded concert was held in the Victoria Hall, Manly, last night, under the auspices of the Manly Surf Club, to celebrate the presentation of that society's proficiency certificates recently won by ...

    Article : 117 words
  64. WYALONG SPORTS.

    Mr. B. Carroll, the official handicapper to the League of Wheelmen, has allotted the following starts for the Wyalong cycling carnival on Easter Monday. The distances are half, one, and two miles ...

    Article : 198 words
  65. SWIMMING.

    A series of races has been held at Drummoyne baths, and concluded with the postponed championship of club and rescue race. Results:- Club Championship, 66 yds.—Miss B. Osborne, 1; ...

    Article : 134 words
  66. PETERSHAM ACCOUNTANCY.

    The Petersham Council has appointed Messrs. E. Johnson and F. W. Arthur its auditors. In common with several other councils, Petersham has appointed its auditors so that these gentlemen may instal the ...

    Article : 59 words
  67. INVERELL PICNIC CLUB.

    The Inverell Picnic Race Club concluded its annual meeting to-day, when the weather was fine, the attendance good, and the racing excellent. Results:- Ladies' Bag, for short-trained horses, 1m,—Mr. H. [?] ...

    Article : 274 words
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