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  2. SPORTING.

    Pony and galloway races under the management of the Associated Clubs take place at Ascot this afternoon, when the seven-event programme set down for discussion promises ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    The last Albany concert at the Town Hall to-night will be signalised by a particularly strong programme. This representative the soprano of our day will herself sing Mozart's "Non M[?] Dir," "Crossing the Bar" ...

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  4. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The interclub premiership promoted annually by Mr. Alick M'Neil, of the Austral Agency, under League of Wheelmen rules, will be held this year over the Homebush course. The heats will be run on August 31, ...

    Article : 122 words
  5. VANDERBILT CUP.

    The new parkway on which it was announced that this year's Vanderbilt Cup race would be run will not be completed in time. It has been decided to seek permission to use the hong Island roads, and ...

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  6. MRS. PERRINS'S PUPILS' RECITAL.

    The pupils of Mrs. Perrins gave a successful vocal and elocutionary concert last night in St. James's Hall. A score of diversified items constituted the programme, which was well received. Marked applause ...

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  7. THEATRE ROYAL.

    This afternoon there will be a performance at the Theatre Royal of Humperdinck's beautiful fairy opera, "Hansel and Gretel," including the exquisite "Angel Dream" tableau. In the evening Gounod's gay, ...

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  8. BOXING AND WRESTLING.

    The following is the draw for the semi-finals, which will take place at the Gaiety Athletic Hall this evening:- Bantam (8st 2lb).—E. Fenn v B. Alborne; F. ...

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  9. LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    The Dunlop Rubber Company yesterday gave £35 to the League of N.S.W. Wheelmen for the annual Goulburn to Sydney road race of that organisation. The company desires the money to be divided as ...

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  10. THE WORLD'S TOURING CAR.

    The new views shown this week in the World's Touring Car comprise Ardennes (France), and Elberfeld and Konigswinter (Prussia). Before leaving for Brisbane, Mme. Carreno invited ...

    Article : 111 words
  11. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    The general entries received to-day for the above meeting are as under:- FIRST DAY. Malden Hurdle Race, 2 m,—Melba, Seditious, ...

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  12. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    This afternoon the second matinee of "The Spring Chicken" will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the new piece is attracting large audiences by its gaiety, irresponsible nonsense, and catchy music. ...

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  13. INDUSTRIAL STRIFE IN SAN FRANCISCO.

    Mr. A. Macdougall, of 20 Castlereagh-street, has received the following intelligence by the Canadian mail:- "At the present time in San Francisco w[?] ...

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  14. BOXING.

    Lyn. Truscott, of Sydney, 9st 13lb, and Tom Du[?] of Melbourne, 10st 10lb, boxed at the Hippodrome last night. At the end of the 20th round Truscott was declared the winner on points. ...

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  15. MELBOURNE-SYDNEY CYCLE RECORD.

    Francis Birtles, who recently established a meritorious cycle ride across Australia from west to east, intends making an attempt next month on the cycle road record between Melbourne and Sydney. Birtles, ...

    Article : 216 words
  16. CRITERION THEATRE.

    "The Squatter's Daughter" is still running strongly at the Criterion, where the return of fine weather has been followed by such a rush for the new Australian melodrama that Mr. William Anderson has not ...

    Article : 62 words
  17. LIFE SAVING.

    A movement is on foot to entertain Mr. A. T. Hendry at dinner in view of the honour conferred by his Majesty in creating him an Associate of the Order of St. John. Mr. R. Keers, hon. secretary of the N.S.W. ...

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  18. STUDENTS AT FOOTBALL.

    In order that Rugby may be studies at first hand, Messrs. J.F. Lanigan and G.F. Presley, of the LelandSTanford University, California, are now in Sydney taking notes of the training methods, play, and ...

    Article : 329 words
  19. PALACE THEATRE.

    Only three more performances of "The Colleen Dawn," with Mr. J. P. O'Neill and Miss Beatrice Holloway in the central characters, can be given at the Palace Theatre, where the present revival is ...

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  20. NO-LICENSE CAMPAIGN.

    Addressing a large meeting at the Town Hall last night, the Rev. R. B. S. Hammond said that the mission zone in Sydney had 15 churches and 400 public-houses. ...

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  21. VICTORIAN SPOUTING NOTES.

    The V.R.C. regulations were adopted by the Cabinet to-day, when it was decided that the Government would not in any way interfere with the control of racing by that body. ...

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  22. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening Mr. Harry Richards' new programme at the Tivoli Theatre will include the new "jester card-king," Carlton, graceful Gracie Grahame in her now song-success "Charlie," Frank ...

    Article : 59 words
  23. NORTHERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    The 10 miles members' road race, which was postponed from Saturday last on account of the rain, will be held on Saturday, 29th instant, on the Chatswood course. A good entry has already been received. ...

    Article : 41 words
  24. GREAT MOTOR-CAR RACING TRACK.

    The Brooklands automobile racing track, which was completed in England last month, is a gigantic banked track which cost nearly £100,000. The first race meeting is down for July 6. The track, which has been ...

    Article : 395 words
  25. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    This evening the National Vaudeville Entertainers' new bill will comprise the Valdenes, French trick cyclists, Fred. Norris, the world's comedy skater, Eva Lee and her picaninnies, M'Kisson and Kearns, Lesso ...

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  26. AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

    W. Foster, in furnishing a schoolboy's opinion of Messenger and the Australian team, says that Messenger is a better player than Mr. M'Gregor recently classed him. The hitter asks, "Why should Messenger ...

    Article : 138 words
  27. CARRENO FAREWELL RCCITALS.

    Next Wednesday evening Mme. Teresa Carreno, whose flying tour of Australasia has been arranged by Herr Benno Scherck so that she spends a few days here on her way south from Brisbane, will give the first ...

    Article : 111 words
  28. STEAMER TSINAN FROM THE EAST.

    The steamer Tsinan arrived from the Eastern ports on Tuesday afternoon, bringing 10 tons of general cargo. Mr. Davis and four Chinese are on board. The through passengers to Australia are:—Dr., Mrs. ...

    Article : 90 words
  29. SHIRE COUNCILS.

    BLAND.—The shire council sat from 2 to 10 p.m. on Friday. It was decided to make application for a special grant of £1200 for use in putting some of the government works in order, and to carry out works ...

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  30. SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    The committee of the Sydney Philharmonic Society now invites applications for the position of conductor, in which connection letters to the hon. secretary (Mr. Robert B. Barton) will be received up to August 1. ...

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  31. N.S.W. TEAM FOR BRISBANE.

    Mr. J. J. Gibbons would like to ask the selectors what they mean by omitting a man like Mandible from the N.S.W. team. He is, our correspondent states, without doubt the best five-eighth in Australia, ...

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  32. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC.

    On Monday evening next the London College of Music will give the eighth annual concert and distribution of medals and certificates at the Town Hall. There wili be a concert by the students, and the Lord Mayor ...

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  33. AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITION OF WOMEN'S WORK.

    A well attended meeting was held at Royal chambers on Monday in connection with the above, Miss Rawson presided. A large amount of correspondence was read on matters relevant to the Sydney display and ...

    Article : 522 words
  34. AUSTRALIAN RULES.

    Enmore defeated Gardoner's-road by 2 goals (Skinner 2) to 1 behind. Camdenville defeated Marrickville West by 3 goals (Battel, Charles), to 2 goals. ...

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  35. CONTINENTAL CYCLING.

    A large crowd assembled at the Pare des Princes track, Paris, on May 12, when the French professional championships were decided. It was generally anticipated that Gabriel Poulain would regain the sprint ...

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  36. N.S.W. TROTTING CLUB.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the meeting of the above club next Saturday:- Trial Handicap, 1m.—Proba, Dolly, Huon, W.K.N. (late Honesty), 3s bhd.; Tuxie, Tuexra, 4s ...

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  37. WEST'S PICTURES.—DE GROEN'S BAND.

    This afternoon and evening at the Lyceum Mr. J. T. West's new pictures will again include the wonderful film showing the naval attack on Portsmouth arranged in honour of the visit to England of the Colonial ...

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  38. ROCKHAMPTON JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Rockhampton Jockey Club's carnival meeting opened to-day in fine cool weather. There was a large attendance, and a great number of bookmakers were operating. Results: ...

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  39. GOLF.

    Members' and associates' stroke handicaps were played on the Dubbo links on Saturday last. The members' handicap was won by Mr. Soane; and the associates' by Mrs. Barlow. Following are the scores: ...

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  40. LESLIE HARRIS AT THE TOWN HALL.

    On Monday, July 1, Mr. Leslie Harris, an English entertainer and monologoist already popular here, will make farewell appearances at the Town Hall, under the direction of Mr. C. Sudholz. Mr. Marshall Crosby, ...

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  41. STATE MILITARY BAND CONCERT.

    Lieutenant W.G. Bentley will conduct the New South Wales State Military Band at the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon, when an attractive programme will be presented for this the second winter concert of the ...

    Article : 66 words
  42. POLO.

    The committee of the Cooma Polo Club has decided to contest a match with the Quirindi Club provided a representative Cooma team can be selected. The match will probably take place in August. The ...

    Article : 57 words
  43. "BESSES O' T[?]' BARN" BAND.

    "The Besses o' th' Barn Band, which is continuing a triumphal tour through Australia, will sail from Sydney on October 28, arriving home about December 15. Mr. J. Henry [?]es, who has directed the world's ...

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  44. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    What would have been a very busy morning's work was spoilt by a heavy fall of rain, which necessitated the closing of the big sand track, and, with trainers intent on dodging ...

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  45. N. J. GEHDE'S SUNDAY CONCERT.

    Next Sunday evening Mr. Ge[?]de will again direct his usual concert at the Town Hall. Miss Rosalie CouttsDuvalli (solo harpist) will again appear, with Miss Elsie Peerless and Miss [?] Thorndike, and the Ladies' ...

    Article : 52 words
  46. FOOTBALL.

    The following is the draw for Friday:- SENIORS. A Grade.—Stanmore v Fort-street, University Oval (late); Cleveland st, a bye. ...

    Article : 489 words
  47. ATHLETICS.

    Entries close to-night for the half-mile event to be run at the Sydney Cricket Ground next Saturday. ...

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  48. THE OXFORD.

    The final matinee of the Thaw-White Tragedy and Trial will be given to-day, and the last nights of this lengthy moving picture are announced. The picture, which is shown in conjunction with the ...

    Article : 47 words
  49. BILLIARDS.

    The final acceptances for the above tournament are:— W. Lyons, owes 85; "Bassini," owes 25; "Glenlyn," ser; W. Forsyth, M.J. Moloney, 20; "Ray," 25; "Cludesdale," "Dunmere," "Ina," 30; A.D. ...

    Article : 153 words
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  51. THE POSITION OF THE PLUG.

    In the many tests which have been made as to the relative merits of accumulator and magneto ignition, one point has been overlookcd, and that is the position of the plug. In most cars where two ignitions ...

    Article : 244 words
  52. "THE ENCHANTED GLEN."

    The members of the Cleveland-street Girls' School have been particularly unfortunate in the selection of a night for the production of their grand operetta, "The Enchanted Glen." It was to have been ...

    Article : 179 words
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