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  2. SPORTING.

    [?], who won the Wilgah Steeplechasers' Flat Race at Caulfield on Saturday, carrying 10st 101b, is engaged in the Grand National Steeplechase on Saturday next at 11st 3lb. Her latest siccess has ...

    Article : 808 words
  3. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The steady drizzling rain, the wet mo[?], and [?] bleak "five o'clock" wind, did not deter some 300 ri[?]men from putting in an appearance on Saturday, afternoon, at Randwick range. The raison d'et[?] ...

    Article : 1,697 words
  4. CYCLING.

    The road race, run under the auspices of the Tasmanian Cycling Union in conjunction with the Dunlop Tyre Company, for the purpose of selecting a Tasmanian representative in the Warrnambool to ...

    Article : 283 words
  5. CONDOBOLIN AMATEUR RACE CLUB.

    The Condobolin Amateur Race Club held a very successful meeting at the race-course to-day. Following are the results:- Welcome Stakes.—Wild Wave, 1; Tallibong, 2. Time, ...

    Article : 87 words
  6. VICTORIA v. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The inter-state football match between Victoria and South Australia took place on the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. The attendance was one of the largest [?] record. The scores were:—Victoria, 9 goals 6 behinds (60 points); ...

    Article : 193 words
  7. BERRIGAN AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    The Berrigan Amateur Turf Club held its annual meeting to-day. The weather was good, consequently there was a large attendance. The track was very soft owing to the recent rains. Following ...

    Article : 206 words
  8. THE ROUGE PLAY QUESTION.

    Sir,—I would like to supplement the letter of "Nui Tireni" upon the harsh criticism and unfair "barracking" of the visiting New Zealanders for alleged rough play. Apart from the fact that the injuries have all been ...

    Article : 498 words
  9. TABLE TENNIS.

    The inter-state tournament was brought to a conclusion on Saturday night at the New South Wales Sports Club, and in the presence of a crowded house. In the qualifying round for the championship ...

    Article : 348 words
  10. FOOTBALL.

    The grade competitions were resumed on Saturday, the Rugby clubs having rested since July 4. The unfavourable weather placed many difficulties in the way of the player and the spectator. About 5000 ...

    Article : 234 words
  11. IPSWICH JOCKEY CLUB.

    The August meeting of the Ipswich Jockey Club was held in excellent weather. There was a good attendance, and the sum of £707 was passed through the tota[?]sator. The Jockey Club Handicap resulted ...

    Article : 100 words
  12. ROSEBERY PARK RACING CLUB.

    Following are the weights for the Rosebery Park pony and galloway races, to be held to-morrow:- Fourteen-three Welter Handicap, 4[?]f.—Rosebank, 10st; Kilcoy, [?]st 21b; Portrait, 8st 101b; Sandringham, 8st 81b; ...

    Article : 306 words
  13. THE RUGBY PREMIERSHIP.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 123 words
  14. RUGBY.

    This was the early match on the Agricultural Ground. The result was a draw. The teams were: University: Vergs, full-back; Barker, Fisher, Oxenham, Close, three-quarters; Manning and ...

    Article : 2,387 words
  15. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB AUGUST MEETING.

    The Rosehill management invariably keeps faith with racegoers, and though the weather during the last couple of days has been anything but encouraging for outdoor sport it has decided to adhere to the ...

    Article : 922 words
  16. INTERCOLONIAL FOOTBALL.

    The football match New Zealand v. Queensland was played on the Exhibition Ground this afternoon. There was a large attendance and the weather was perfect. The teams were as follows:— ...

    Article : 626 words
  17. FORBES SHOW RACE MEETING.

    The following weights have been issued for the principal events in connection with the show race meeting:- Show Handicap, 1m.—Berwick, 9st 51b; Yarragal, 8st 81b; Melossi, 8st 71b; Patch, 8st 41b; D[?]ure, 8st 41b; ...

    Article : 115 words
  18. LACROSSE.

    On Saturday the Sturt Lacrosse Club beat the University by 13 gaols to 10, and won the electorate premiership with an unbeaten record. ...

    Article : 28 words
  19. SECOND-GRADE COMPETITION.

    Newtown and South Sydney second-grade teams met on the Erskineville Oval. In the first half neither side scored. In the second half Dowsett and King each scored a try for Newtown, which gave that side a victory by 6 points to nil. ...

    Article : 261 words
  20. BOWLS.

    For the second Saturday in succession bowlers connected with the city and suburban clubs were prevented from taking part in their games on the various greens. But unfavourable weather ...

    Article : 165 words
  21. KALGOORLIE RACING CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared by Mr. R. J. M'Culloch in connection with the Kalgoorlie Racing Club's annual meeting:- Hannan's Handicap, lm (to be run on August ...

    Article : 354 words
  22. BOROUGH MATCHES.

    Balmain and North Sydney had a comparatively dry ground to play on at Wentworth Park, and the football shown was of fair quality. Mr. W. Howe refereed, and found it necessary to send two players off, after which the ...

    Article : 220 words
  23. GLADSTONE PARK CLUB.

    The Gladstone Park Bowling Club has just completed the competition amongs[?] members for the trophy presented by Mr. J. C. Waterman. Messrs. T. Jesson and W. J. Meya, both on scratch, contested the final, which was ...

    Article : 82 words
  24. WOOD-CHOPPING CONTEST.

    A wood-chopping contest took place at Cata[?] to-day between J. W, Heckenberg (N.S.W.) and E. B. Terry (Tasmania) for £50 aside. Heckenberg won. ...

    Article : 30 words
  25. GOLF.

    In common with all other sport golf was more or less interfered with by rain on Saturday. Only one of the three matches in the suburban competition was played—that between Marrickville and ...

    Article : 181 words
  26. BOXING.

    The National Sporting Club's Hall was filled in every part on Saturday night, when a contest took place between Blackmore and Sailor Robertson. The referee (Don M'Donald) announced the weights ...

    Article : 391 words
  27. AUSTRALIAN RULES.

    This match was set down for decision at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, but owing to wet weather it was postponed until this afternoon, when it will start at 2.45 to enable the Carlton Club to catch the express train ...

    Article : 241 words
  28. MARRICKVILLE-DOBROYDE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 155 words
  29. CRICKET.

    The ninth annual meeting of the North Sydney District C.C. was held at the local Town Hall, and was well attended. Mr. T. W. Hodgson presided. The report was of a satisfactory character, and ...

    Article : 716 words
  30. PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The following appointments and retirements are notified in the special Government Gazette issued under the provisions of the Public Service Act:- Appointments.—P. H. Louis to be a conveyancing ...

    Article : 205 words
  31. BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

    These teams played on a slippery ground at Wentworth Park on Saturday. Warrior was the first to score for Ultimo with a line kick. Granville showed great speed and condition, and an attack resulted in Taylor securing a ...

    Article : 698 words
  32. V.A.T.C. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

    Another racing season began on Saturday, and the Victorian Amateur Turf Club had the honour of opening it with its Grand National Steeplechase meeting, which, with fine, ge[?] weather prevailing, attracted ...

    Article : 2,626 words
  33. ROYAL SYDNEY G.C. v. COUNTRY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 131 words
  34. BILLIARDS.

    A billiard match between Stevenson and Gray, in which the former conceded Gray 1200 in a gume of 5000 up, was concluded on Saturday night, Stevenson winning by 14 points. Stevenson's best breaks were [?], 227, and 151, and ...

    Article : 51 words
  35. AUSTRALIAN PROTESTANT DEFENCE ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of the Canterbury branch of the Australian Protestant Defence Association (No. 49) was held in the local Congregational Church [?] Thursday evening. There was a good attendance. At ...

    Article : 81 words
  36. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The third competition for the King's trophy, to be won twice, took place at the above club's grounds on Friday, the previous winners being There and C. A. Haley. There were 21 competit[?], and at the end of round 11 only three ...

    Article : 197 words
  37. TO-DAY'S FIXTURES.

    The engagements for to-day are:- Australian G.C.—Two rounds for Senator J. T. Walker's three trophies—for best aggregate, for best morning, and for best afternoon rounds. The club is giving two trophies ...

    Article : 103 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 83 words
  39. GOLFERS' ANNUAL DINNER.

    A most enjoyable evening was spent on Saturday by golf-lovers on the occasion of the annual [?]ner at the A,B,C, Cafe. Everything, from the [?] to the music, was redolent of golf, and if any misguided ...

    Article : 553 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 13 words
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