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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    The third, but not the last, of the Black-Premysla[?] concerts at the Town Hall last night amply preserved the distinguishing characteristic of the series, which consists in a richly varied profusion of fine music, ...

    Article : 589 words
  3. SPORTING.

    The Cup meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club will be brought to a conclusion this afternoon on the new racecourse al Broadmeadow, and metropolitan sportsmen who ...

    Article : 595 words
  4. MISS WINIFRED PURNELL'S CONCERT.

    On Wednesday, May 8, Mr. Arthur Mason will direct a concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, designed to assist Miss Winifred Purnell to continue her studies as a pianist in Europe. The clever young pianist ...

    Article : 80 words
  5. A BIG CYCLE RIDE.

    Francis Birtles, the plucky overlander who has gone through some pretty rough experiences whilst cycling across he continent, from Perth to Sydney, arrived in Melbourne last Saturday. Despite the hardships ...

    Article : 99 words
  6. SKATING AT BONDI BEACH.

    Large attendances are the rule at all sessions at this rink, which is open daily from 10 to 12, 2 to 5. and 7 till 10. A fancy dress carnival is to take place on Wednesday next, for which prizes are to be ...

    Article : 60 words
  7. OXFORD THEATRE.

    The World's Picturescope Company is presenting a capital collection of moving pictures at this popular resort. A vandeville programme is submitted by Franisch, the Austrian Hercules, Mr. Hindmarsh ...

    Article : 70 words
  8. FOOTBALL.

    [?]e [?]rees for Saturday's first-grade matches are:- Western Suburbs v University, University [?] Mr. W. J. Howe. South Sydney v Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground: Mr. ...

    Article : 422 words
  9. DULWICH HILL CHORAL SOCIETY.

    At the annual meeting of the Dulwich Hill Choral Society with air Copeland Bennett (president) in the chair the report and balance-sheet proved favourable, and were adopted and the following honorary officers ...

    Article : 120 words
  10. YOUNG TURF CLUB.

    The following are the acceptances for the three principal events of the Burrangong Turf Club's annual races:- Newmarket Handicap, 6f.—Vanlock, 9st 91b; Adnor, ...

    Article : 158 words
  11. THE HAYMARKET HIPPODROME.

    The last two nights are announced of the bushranging pictures and the drama, "The Flight from Justice," at the Haymarket Hippodrome. On Friday night a new drama, "Ransom," will be produced. ...

    Article : 45 words
  12. THE WORLD'S TOURING CARS.

    The tour through India is one of the best of the trips arranged by the [?]gement of the World's Touring Cars. The Tripolodeon's new programme is still drawing good attendances. ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. MR. N. J. GEHDE'S CONCERT.

    Mr. Gehde announces a sacred and classical concert in the Town Hall next Sunday night, when those assisting will be the Misses Peerless, H. Thorndike, V. Cavill, Messrs. Hinchy, F. Smith, W. Wright ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. GOLF.

    The following are the draw and the handicaps for the Cadogan Cup next Saturday. Players will arrange time, of starting with their partners:—E. P. Simpson (ser) v E. J. B. Macarthur (scr), C. L. Mackenzie (scr) ...

    Article : 275 words
  15. MISS EVA O'CONNOR'S CONCERT.

    A meeting of Miss Era O'Connor's committee will he held at Paling's Salon to-morrow afternoon, as noted-in nnothcr column, when tlei organisation of preliminaries in connection with the contralto's ...

    Article : 45 words
  16. PUBLIC SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

    The various metropolitan Public schools have had before them during the past fortnight the programme submitted by the P.S.A.A.A. from the Rugby Union. The entries closed finally on April 27 for the three ...

    Article : 292 words
  17. NAVAL AND MILITARY TATTOO.

    Notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the weather a large crowd attended the Victoria Birracks hist night when the postponed naval and military tattoo tooke place. The grounds were brilliantly lit ...

    Article : 272 words
  18. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The usual matinees for this afternoon and Saturday are notified at Her Majesty's Theatre, where Mr. J. C. Williamson still finds extra performances necessary to meet the steady rush for his new patomi[?]. ...

    Article : 60 words
  19. THEATRE ROYAL.

    This afternoon the first matinee of "Brigadier Gerard" will be given at the Theatre Royal. The new drama of int[?]ue, adventure, and sword-play is picturesquely presented, and brings forward Mr. Ju[?]s ...

    Article : 57 words
  20. AUSTRALIAN G.C. v MARRICKVILLE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    The Adelaide Cup favourite, Sedan, was sore again this morning. After trotting once round he picked up Generality, who beat him at the end of a mile and a half gallop in ...

    Article : 202 words
  22. PALACE THEATRE.

    "What Would a Gentleman Do?" which is being played this afternoon and evening by the Brough[?]ming Company at the Palace Theatre, shows in [?]sing fashion the progress made in high society ...

    Article : 74 words
  23. BLIND HOLES AND BLIND BUNKERS.

    Sir,—C. L. M. is in error. There was no m[?] rea[?]ing of his letter. I simply ignored such extraneous matter as sliced, pulled, and topped balls, as being irrelavant to the point in question. ...

    Article : 386 words
  24. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL.

    The entries for the Public School Competition close on Saturday next, and may be sent to Mr. W. A. Selle, hon. secretary to the schools' Australian football committee, whose address is Fort-street Model ...

    Article : 179 words
  25. SUBURBAN NEWS.

    Residents of Willoughby, in teh vicinity of Mowbrayroad, have frequently complained of teh lack of adequate postal facilities, the nearest post-office being far removed from their residences. A movement, however, ...

    Article : 79 words
  26. CRITERION THEATRE.

    Only three more performances of "The Village Blacksmith" can be given at the Criterion Theatre, where Miss Eugenie Duggan is making her final appearances as the beroine before retiring for a holiday ...

    Article : 61 words
  27. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Both afternoon and evening, at the Tivoli Theatre, Mr. Harry Rickards' new programme will include Miss Bijou Russell, the new coon singer and dancer, Charlene and Charlence, Emil Amiel, Cleopatra with her snakes, ...

    Article : 58 words
  28. A PARK FOR HOMEBUSH.

    Wisely in its new municipal carreer, and recognising that settlement in the district will soon begin to be substantial, the council at Homebush has been working in order to get a park for teh borough. The ...

    Article : 115 words
  29. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    This evening the new entertainment at the National Amphitheatre will include Morris and Wilson in their acrobatic sketch. "We are Burglars," Miss Olga Pennington, the new soubrette, Dennis Carney, the ...

    Article : 61 words
  30. CRICKET.

    The veteran wicket-keeper J. J. Kelly has taken up his residence in Balmain, having commenced business in Darling-street. Mr. Kelly states that he will join the local club. His accession to the ranks of the ...

    Article : 64 words
  31. THE KELLY-ALLIETTI CASE.

    As no appearance was entered by the defendant Allietti to the writ issued against him by E. Kelly, claiming £1000 damages for alleged libel contained in the statutory ...

    Article : 85 words
  32. A TRAM FOR ASHFIELD.

    Alderman W. E. V. Robson, M.L.A., informed the Ashfield Council last week that the Minister for Works had promised to recommend the Cabinet to favourably consider the construction of a tram line from ...

    Article : 89 words
  33. WEST'S PICTURES AND THE BRESCIANS.

    Great attendances are the rule at the Lyecum, where this afternoon and evening the Brescians will vary their [?]ful concert programme. Mr. J. T. West's beautiful new pictures will include "Zuyder Zee," ...

    Article : 64 words
  34. BILLIARDS.

    In the third round of the two-life tournament promoted by the Rockdale School of Arts, F. Hanks, rec. 115, defeated A. Cowle, rec. 75, by 34; F. Martin, rec. 90, defeated E. W. R. M'Millan, rec. 60, by ...

    Article : 170 words
  35. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    The City Organist will give a matince recital at the Town Hall this afternoon. Mr. Arthur Mason's programme will include Mcrkel's Second Organ Sonata, Rachmanino[?]s "Pr[?]de," the "Meistersingers ...

    Article : 46 words
  36. CAULFIELD SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings are announced:— Katandra Two-year-old.—Seven Oaks. Neerim Steeplechase.—Matlow. Khartoum Hurdle.—Bull's Eye. ...

    Article : 19 words
  37. PROGRESS OF MOSMAN.

    The report of the borough assessors, ladid before the Mosman Council at its last meeting, shows a steady advancement of the district. There were 111 appeals made against the assessments, but with the exception ...

    Article : 95 words
  38. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The complete list of entries for the Redfern Club's [?] miles road race, announced for the 11th inst, will be made known on Friday. Already close on 160 names have been handed in, which is a record for ...

    Article : 645 words
  39. ST. PATRICK'S DISTRIBUTION CONCERT.

    This evening a festival of choral and instrumental music, embracing some of the beautiful and characteristic melodies of Ireland, will be rendered at the Town Hall in connection with the recent St. Patrick's ...

    Article : 63 words
  40. BLIGH PICNIC RACE CLUB.

    The Bligh Picnic Club held its annual gathering on the Mudgee racecourse to-day, when the attendance was large and many of the visitors bailed from Cassilis, Coolah, Merriwa, Coonabarabran, and other ...

    Article : 1,388 words
  41. WILLOUGHBY SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    At a meeting of members of teh above institution held on Thursday a discussion en[?]ed as to the advisability of carrying it on, in view of teh very scant support accorded the institution. It was suggested ...

    Article : 125 words
  42. INTERSTATE EIGHT-OAR RACE.

    The interstate eight-oar crews did light work to-day owing to the rough weather. The New South Wales crew rowed about a mile and back in the morning at a steady pace. In the afternoon they practised starts, ...

    Article : 126 words
  43. SYDNEY CHORAL OPERATIC SOCIETY.

    This eveining the Sydney Choral Operatic Society will give the first concert of their season at the Paddington Town Hall under the personal direction of Signora Fabris. The pretty operetta "Breaking the ...

    Article : 72 words
  44. SYDNEY OPERATIC SOCIETY.

    To-morrow night the Sydney Operatic Society will give a cone[?]t at the Centenary Hall under the baton of Mr. William Asprey, who will conduct for the first time in Sydney Elgar's "O Happy Eyes" and ...

    Article : 74 words
  45. NEWTOWN MUNICIPAL STAFF.

    At the last meeting of the Newtown Council the Mayo (Alderman Morgan) presented a minute staring that the council cleark had informed him that in view of the extra work ...

    Article : 235 words
  46. ASTRONOMICAL MEMORANDA FOR MAY.

    Mr. H. A. Len[?]an, Government Astron[?]er, supplies a[?]omical memora[?]da for the month of May [?] [?]lows:- Me[?]ry.—Greatest hell[?]tric, south lat., on the ...

    Article : 772 words
  47. INVITATION APOLLO RECITAL.

    An invitation recital of popular and romantic music will be given at the British pin[?] Deport, Barrack-street, to-morrow evening, when Mr. Fred, Whaite will preside at teh improved Apollo p[?]no-player. ...

    Article : 55 words
  48. MISS MARIE HALL'S TOUR.

    Messrs. J. and N. Tait have received a cable from Va[?]ver stating that Miss Maric Hall, the celebrated violinist, has sailed by the Moana for Australia. The tour of 20 concerts is to be opened in Melbourne at ...

    Article : 65 words
  49. EDDY MEMORIAL CONCERT.

    A concert in aid of the Eddy Memorial Railway and Tramway Orphan Fund will be given at teh Railway Institute on Friday eveing under the direction of the Tramway Social and Entertainment Club, Songs, ...

    Article : 49 words
  50. ARNCLIFFE SEWAGE FARM.

    Commenting on the public meeting recently held in the Rockdale Town Hall to advocate the abolition of the Ar[?]cliffe Sawage Farm. Mr. James Watson Writes that he attended the meetin, and was astonished to ...

    Article : 283 words
  51. VICE-REGAL BAND MATINEE.

    Next Sunday afternoon, at the Town Hall, the Vice-Regal Concert Band, of 50 performers, under Mr. L. De Green, will render for the first time Paul Lacome's "Symphonic Suite," Eigar's "Sevillana," and ...

    Article : 60 words
  52. CHORAL CONCERT AT BURWOOD.

    The Burwood Congregational Church Choir (under Mr. F. W. Fox) will hold its annual festival to-morrow night, when the programme will include Mendelssohn's "come, Let us Sing" (solo Mr. J. C. ...

    Article : 69 words
  53. PITT-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

    The first of a scries of concerts to be given by the Pitt-street choir under Mr. S. Kenny will be held next Tuesday evening in teh above chrch. The assisting artists will include Misses Emma sussmilch, Emily ...

    Article : 62 words
  54. CYCLISTS' ASSOCIATION.

    Mr. Orr, secretary of the Cyclists' Association, [?] nounces that in connection with the arrival of the overland cyclists, Messrs. R. Lennie and A. Warren, who are trying to establish a record from Perth to ...

    Article : 176 words
  55. MISS JOSIE MILES'S CONCERT.

    A concert will be given in honour of Miss Josic Miles at the Centenary Hall on Thursday, May 9 when the young singer will render some of the best songs in her repertorire. The Lady Mayoress (Mrs. ...

    Article : 59 words
  56. LIVERPOOL-ROAD.

    The various municipal bodies through whose bouridaries Liverpool-road, which is one of the main thoroughfares of the State, passes, are desirous that the Government should undertake its maintenance at ...

    Article : 82 words
  57. "THE ANCIENT MARINER."

    Mr. Harrison Allen's former recitation of Coleridge's narrative poem was so successful that on Friday, May 10, he will repeat the work at St. James's Hall, when the limelight slides of Sir Noel Paton's beautiful ...

    Article : 59 words
  58. SCHOOL FOR FLEMINGTON.

    At last week's meeting of the Strathfield Council a letter was received from Mr. J. Nobbs, M.L.A., respecting the long-desired scholl at Flemington, Mr. Nobbs forwarded a communication he had received ...

    Article : 83 words
  59. CHASE AFTER BURGLARS.

    The residents of Glebe Point and vicinity have lately been subjected to considerable annoyance and loss through burglarious visits, and yesterday morning Mr. Geo. O'Connor, who ...

    Article : 132 words
  60. THE BESSES O' THE BARN BAND.

    The "Beuses" leave Auckland on Monday by the Victoria, and the N.S.W. Band Association is arranging a welcome on their arrival on Friday week Later on a picnic to Port Hacking will be given to the ...

    Article : 121 words
  61. PIONEER MOTOR CYCLE CLUB.

    The secretary of the Pioneer Motor Cycle Club announces that in connection with the proposed fivemiles race over the Bankstown course, for the Streleen Cup, a large entry has been received. It is ...

    Article : 66 words
  62. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 3,444 words
  63. MOTOR BOAT NOTES.

    During the past week there has been unusual excitement in motor boating circles owing to a statement made by Mr. C. H. Relph that his boat Invincible, which was beaten in the championship by Fairbanks ...

    Article : 218 words
  64. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 36 words
  65. MR. KELSO HENDERSON'S CONCERT.

    A farewell concert will be given to Mr. Kelso Henderson, late of Mr. J. C. Williamson's Repertoire Company, prior to his departure for America, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Friday, May 10. Misses Emily ...

    Article : 69 words
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