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  2. SPORTING.

    The "mag[?]" grass track was in use at Rand-wick yesterday morning, and on it Lady Wallace ran nine furlengs in 2m 3½s, while Apologue travelled a ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Robin Hood" is attracting large audiences at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the picturesque views of the ancient forests and open meadows of old England, and the suggestion of the sumptuous luxury of the Norman ...

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  4. MILITARY.

    The annual inspection and examination at the conclusion of the field training of the local half-squadron Mounted Riles were carried out on Saturday by Captain Howman, D.S.O., accompanied by Captain Cox, ...

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  5. GERMANY ACTIVE.

    Yet another big touring event is proposed for Germany, and it, like the French Press Cup, will probably be held in September. One object of this new German contest will be to take over the work done by ...

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  6. MR. PERCY COWARD'S BENEFIT.

    Mr. Percy Coward, who came here as the principal alto of the Westminster Glee Singers, will sing favourite ballads this evening at Queen's Hall where he will be supported in an attractive entertainment by ...

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  7. WALLSEND JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the entries for the Wallsend J.C. races on Wednesday next:- Trial Stakes, [?]. — Kitty Merv, Minx. Sinmagree, Merv, New Eng[?] Mereuss, Seapegrace, Lady ...

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  8. OXFORD THEATRE.

    The comprehensive collection of moving pictures exhibited by the World's Picturescope Company has been drawing good houses to the Oxford Theatre, Brickfield Hill. The World's Entertainers, headed by ...

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  9. THEATRE ROYAL.

    For some weeks Mr. Bland Holt has found it impossible to accommodate all the playgoers who wish to attend at the Theatre Royal, and the revival of "The White Heather" has accentuated the rush, ...

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  10. SUICIDE OF A FRENCH CYCLIST.

    The champion long-distance crack of France, and the winner of many classic contests, Rene Pottier, committed suicide last month in Paris under distressing circumstances. He was, apparently, in excellent ...

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  11. THE "MOTHER GOOSE" PANTOMIME.

    After the departure of Mr. Bland Holt the Theatre Royal will be closed for five nights to allow for the preparation of addition electric fittings and other spe[?]tacular devices connected with "Mother Goose." ...

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  12. SWIMMING.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the 66yds event for members of the Randwick and Coogee Club, which is to be decided this evening at the Coogee Superior Public School's carnival, to be held ...

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  13. BOXING.

    It will be news to the public (says an exchange) to learn that Hackenschmidt, the world's champion wrestler, is hard at work in London under the direction of Jimmy Lowes, making himself proficient at the noble ...

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  14. CRITERION THEATRE.

    At the Criterion Theatre a melodrama upon the subject of the murderous "Kelly Gang" follows the career of those miscreants, and includes the cold-blooded murder of the police at Stringy Bark Creek, the ...

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  15. PARKES JOCKEY CLUB.

    Nominations for the principal events at the annual meeting of the Parkes Jockey Club, to be held on the 19th and 20th March, are:- Opening Handicap.—Lady Alice, Morchattle, Senaria, ...

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  16. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Changes are imminent at the Tivoli Theatre, where. this afternoon and evening, Mr. Harry Rickards announces the last week of King and Benson's present attractive star programme, and the farewell nights of ...

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  17. ENGLISH HEAVY-WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.

    [?] to get on a match with Jack O'Brien, of Philadelphia, Gunner Moir, England's heavy-weight champion, agreed to meet the Indian champion, Tiger Smith, for the English championship. The match was ...

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  18. CRICKET.

    The Victorian Cricket Association last night decided to appoint a sub-committee. consisting of representatives of the executive of the second and third grade teams and M.C.C., to inquire into and report before ...

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  19. COOGEE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CARNIVAL.

    The first annual carnival of the Coogee Superior Public School will be held at Coogee Aquarium Baths this evening, when a varied and interesting programme will be submitted. A number of the leading residents ...

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  20. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    This evening Messrs. Chas. and Will. Bovis will be supported at the National Amphitheatre by Carden Wilson in new Imitations. Denis Carney, Hedley, the Apollo Belvidere, Dick Stead, the Vivians, and many ...

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  22. COROWA RACES.

    The following nominations have been received for the Corowa annual race meeting on March 20:- Corowa Handicap.—Egba, Jewel Case, Courtesy, Quail Shot, Fairy Lock, Victress, Pleasant Place, ...

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  23. EAST SYDNEY CLUB.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the 880yds Interclub Race, to be held in conjunction with the above club's annual carnival on March 1[?] at Farmer's Rushcutter Bay Baths. The preliminary heats ...

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  24. PICTURESCO[?]E AT THE LYCEUM.

    This afternoon and evening the new American Picturescope, directed by Mr. T. Kinninment, will show an entire scries of the latest electric-worked films, including such subjects as "The Secret of ...

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  25. LOUTH AMATEUR MEETING.

    Nineteen horses have been paddocked for the Louth Amatcur Meeting on April l8 and 10. Nominations for the principal events are:- Louth Handicap.—Benevenuto. Scout, Rabbi, ...

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  26. WONDERLAND CITY.

    The varied attractive novelties which Mr. Anderson presents at Wonderland City continue to draw large crowds. Last evening a great deal of interest was centred in the wrestling match in the Ju-Jit[?]u style ...

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  27. PYRMONT CLUB.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the above club's 100yds Handicap, to be decided at the Drummoyne Baths on Friday evening:—C. Ratgens, J. Conlon, ser; O. Dickman, J. Watkinson, 2s; S. ...

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  28. LAWN TENNIS.

    The selection committee (Messrs. W. H. Forrest, P. B. Colquhoun, H. S. Fox, T. H. Hicks, and R. M. Kidston) yesterday selected the following team to be nominated for the forthcoming Davis Cup matches. ...

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  29. GOLF.

    The Goulburn G.C. will hold a competition at Easter. A series of matches have been arranged, including foursomes, l8 holes (handicap), l8 holes v bogey (handicap), l8 holes medal play (handicap), hole ...

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  30. GOWING BROS.' SWIMMING CARNIVAL.

    Following are the results of Gowing Bros.' swimming carnival, which took place at Coogee on Monday:- 33yds Handicap: Piggot, 25, 1; R. M. Gowing, ...

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  31. GRAFTON G.C.

    The annual meeting of the Grafton G.O. was held last night. The report showed that there are 1O members on the roll, including 22 associates. The year's income was 42. Mr. E. G. Elworthy was elected ...

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  32. NEW SOUTH WALES v VICTORIA.

    The team to represent New South Wales has no[?] yet been chosen, but it will be announced either to-day or to-morrow. It is unfortunate that the selectors were unable to select the team earlier. as ...

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  33. SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    This morning the plans will be available at Paling's for the Sydney Philharmonic Society's performance of the "Creation" on Thursday, March 21. Signor Hazon will conduct the full orchestra (led by M. ...

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  34. CAMDEN G.C.

    Playing on the Camden links on Saturday, the bogey score of 42 for nine holes was lowered by Mr. R. A. Warden, who accomplished it in 41. ...

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  35. GIRLS' INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL.

    The second inter-school swimming carnival under the auspices of the Killarney Swimming Club was held at the Spit Baths on Saturday. Saven schools were represented among the competitors, viz., Girls High School ...

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  36. DEATH OF A. D. KEARNEY.

    The news of the death of "Gus" Kearney will be received with the greatest regret, not only in Victoria. but in every part of Australia and in Great Britain for wherever he went he was popular. Some years ...

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  37. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The Rockdale and District Bicycle Club held their first road race on Saturday over a distance of five p[?]les. The result was as follows:—S. Cartwright, 20s, 1; S. Beehag, 110s, 2; [?]. Cornish, 50s, 3. The [?] ...

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  38. MR. LAWRENCE G. SMITH'S CONCERT.

    Encouraged by the crowded attendance at his first recital, Mr. Lawrence Godfrey Smith will re-appear at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Saturday evening, when he will play the Bach-Tausig "Toccata and Fugue," Si[?] ...

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  39. ELOCUTIONARY ASSOCIATION.

    At the 27th open-night of the Australasian Elocutionary Association, of which Mr. Bruce Smith is president, and Mr. Lawrence Campbell director, to be held at St. James's Hall to-morrow night, leading ...

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  40. CYCLING CILALLENGE.

    George Henry Horder challenges any cyclist in Australasia to race him any distance on road or track for any sum from £50 to £[?]OO under any conditions or any bona-fide code of rules. In the event of any ...

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  41. WIRTH BROS.' GREAT SHOWS.

    The season of Wirth Bros.' circus and menagerie will commence on the Exhibition Ground. Prince Alfred Park, on Saturday next. The show comprises "seven different shows in one." The opening act, ...

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  42. THE ASSOCIATION'S GROUND.

    At the last meeting of the Lawn Tennis Association of N.S.W., it was decided to proceed at once with the clearing and levelling of the association's new tennis ground at Double Bay, and authority was given ...

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  43. ST. GEORGE DISTRICT CLUB.

    Following are the handicaps allotted for the 100yds race to be decided at Robinson's Baths, Brighton[?] Sands, on Saturday next:—-H. Kermode, scratch; J. Dickie, [?]; J. Pocock, E. Tidmarsh, 11s; A. Whitehall, ...

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  44. DRUMMOYNE BOROUGH CLUB.

    The first annual meeting of the Drummoyne Borough Tennis Club was held last week. Mr. Thos[?] Henley, M.L.A. (patron), presided. The report showed the club to be in a strong position, having a membership ...

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  45. TUMUT RACES.

    The local races commenced to-day, and there was a splendid attendance. The racing was first-class, but there was an accident in the [?] Race, as the result of which Phosphorus was shot, and the jockey ...

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  46. LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    Mr. B. Carroll, the [?] handicapper of the league, has issu[?] the following handicaps for the Forbes cycling meeting, which will be held to-day:- Half-mile Handicap, £7.—First two in heats to start ...

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  47. MISS STELLA KINGSBURY'S RECITAL.

    Miss Stella V. Kingsbury gave an entertainment of re citation and music at St. James's Hall last night under the direction of Mr. A. Bertram Flohm, under whom she originally studied. The young Australian ...

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  48. WENTWORTH LADIES' CLUB.

    The above club held two races on Saturday morning at the Coogee Ladies' Baths. Results:-66 Yards Handicap.—Miss F. Forder, 2[?], 1; Miss M. Hill, ser, 2; Miss M. Wylie, ser, 3. Time, 50 4.5[?]. ...

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  49. BOWLS.

    The Waverley Club anticipate more than ordinary success for the Australasian championship, which will be decided at their green during Easter time. Many leading representatives of local clubs have signifled ...

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  50. SYDNEY [?]RAMMAR SCHOOL CARNIVAL.

    The Sydney Grammar School carnival will [?]e held to-day at Bondi Baths. The Old Boys' Race will be swum at [?].15 p.m. ...

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  51. SURF BATHING AT BRONTE.

    Consequent on the Waverley Council having taken steps to meet the requirements of surf bathers at Bronte, members of the Fastern Suburbs and Waverley Swimming Clubs are interesting themselves in the ...

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  52. HURLING.

    The following have been chosen to represent Australia in the match Ireland v Australia, to be played at the Agricultural Ground, next Saturday:—Glennon, Farrelly, Myers, Targett, [?] O'Brien, Bailey, Warham, ...

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  53. FOOTBALL.

    The report of the Metropolitan Rugby Union to be presented at the tenth annual meeting on the 27th inst[?] has been published. It states that the past season was the most successful, both from a playing ...

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  54. COLLECTOR RACES.

    The annual meeting of the Collector Race Club on Saturday was well [?], and the racing was good. Results:- Opening Handicap.—Seclusive, by Argonaut— ...

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  55. SAILING.

    The Petrel Cup, which was raced for on November 17 last, and declared no race owing to the rounding mark being out of position, is to be competed for on Saturday, April 13. ...

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  56. MOTOR BOATING.

    The Motor Boat Club of New South Wales held a race for petrol launehes on Saturday on the [?] hour. Ten boals competed, and the faet that each was steered by a lady added considerably to the ...

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  57. ST. GEORGE CLUB.

    The Indies' race set down for decision last Saturday afternoon, and which was abandoned owing to the very rough weather, received consideration at Monday night's meeting of the St. George Sailing and Motor ...

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  58. ONKAPARINGA R.C. MEETING.

    Following are the weights for the Onkaparinga [?] Club's meeting on April 1:- [?] Race, 2m 3½ chains. —Florin, 12st 11[?]; Elderslie, 12st 21b; Valour, 11st [?]; The Wiz[?], 11st [?]; ...

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  59. ANGLING.

    Mr. W. H. Mowbray, writing to Messrs. Eastway Brothers, states that on a recent trip to the Big Badja River Mr. J. A. Ficlen and himself caught l8 trout weighing together 29½lb cleaned. On a ...

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  60. MISS CARRIE LANCELEY'S FAREWELL.

    The executive committee's of Miss Carrie Lan[?]eley's farewell concert at the Town Hall on Saturday, March 23, announce that the popular young soprano will [?] strongly supported. The 11st of artists will include ...

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  61. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL.

    The City Organist will give a matinee recital at the Town Hall this afternoon. Mr. Mason's programme will include Mendelssohn's "Midsummer Night's Dream" Overture, the same composer's "Sixth Organ ...

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  62. N.S.W. RUGBY UNION.

    The N.S.W. Rugby Union has issued its report to be presented to the [?]rd annual meeting on the 26th inst. It states that in the interstate flxture with Queensland the New South Wales team su[?]ed in ...

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  63. ANOTHER FRENCH RACE.

    Very Late in the day the Automobile Club de France has bowed to the inevitable, und decided to hold what is indeed a veritable imitation of the English Tourist Trophy race in France. The new event will be known ...

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  64. TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON.

    Entries in connection with the June musical examinations of Trinity College, London, will be received up till next Monday by the local secretary, Mr. C. De Cairos-[?]. ...

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  65. HOMING.

    The Homing Pigeon Club held the first of a series of young bird races on Saturday from Yerong Creek, an air line of 49 miles. Forty-two birds were liberated. Results:—W. Nottage's Scot Lass. 708yds per minute, ...

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  66. MISS GERTRUDE WALSH'S CONCERT.

    A new [?], Miss Gertrude Walsh, who has been studying for three years under Signor Iticeardi, will give a concert in the Town Hull on Thursday, April 11. ...

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  67. BILLIARDS.

    The semi-[?] in the above were concluded last night at the clubrooms, Hunter-Street, when A. M'Phee (rec. 30) beat Wanderer (owes 40) by 120: and C. Hodgson (rec. 50) beat "Don Q." (scratch) by [?]. ...

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  68. THE WORLD'S TOURING CARS.

    This week a "World's Tour" through the State of Utah U.S.A., is attracting many "tourists" to the Pitt-street station daily. Exciting travelling is provided in the rocky ca[?]yons, as the rushing locomotive picks ...

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  69. ST.PETER'S OF E. CLUB

    At the annual meeting of the St. Peter's C. of E. Rugby F. C., it was decided to enter a team for the Church Rugby Union's competition. The following officers were [?]—Patrons, Rev. G. Middleton ...

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  70. THE POPULAR SIDE ENTRANCE.

    The designs of 1906 have given undoubted proof that the side entrance body has come to [?]. In the previous year opinions seemed divided, und several manufacturers still held to the old familiar tonneau, ...

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  71. THE HAYMARKET HIPPODROME.

    The last two nights of the American drama [?] Traitor's Doom" are announced at the Haymarket Hippodrome. On Friday night a new version of "Dick Turpin's Ride to York: or the Death of Bo[?] ...

    Article : 80 words
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