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 wordsThere 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 ...
Article : 1,251 wordsThe 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 wordsWhether 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 wordsA 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsAlthough 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 wordsThe 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, ...
Article : 76 wordsMr. 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 wordsThe 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 wordsADJUNGBILLY.—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 ...
Article : 1,956 wordsFollowing 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 wordsSales 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 wordsOver 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 wordsOne 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 wordsThe 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 wordsAt 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsIn 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 wordsThe 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 wordsUnder 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 wordsA 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 wordsFollowing 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsMr. 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 ...
Article : 44 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThis 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 wordsThe 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 wordsFor 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 wordsLengths, 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 wordsOur correspondent cabled yesterday that the Melanesian Mission yacht. Southern Cross, arrived at Norfolk Island on Tuesday last from Auckland, and will depart for the ...
Article : 35 wordsThe 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 wordsThere 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 wordsOne 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 wordsAldermen 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 wordsAt the Sports Club to-night the N.S.W. Football League will hold its annual meeting. ...
Article : 16 wordsA 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe Federal Attorney-General has decided that further Inquiries are to be made in connexion with the "Three Hatters" case, ...
Article : 25 wordsThe 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 wordsJust 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsInspector 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 wordsPaddy Lynch and Roach Rose boxed 20 rounds last night. Lynch was declared the winner. ...
Article : 19 wordsA 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 wordsAn 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 wordsThough 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsA 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 wordsMr. 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 wordsA 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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. [?] ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 10 Apr 1908, Page 10
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