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  2. LAUNCH OF A NEW DREDGE.

    Yesterday afternoon a large number of persons assembled at Cockatoo Island to witness the launching of the new dredge Glaucus, which has been built by the Government for shore-dredging purposes. ...

    Article : 1,004 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Pony and galloway races will he held to-day at Brighton, the first event starting at 2.40 p.m. A special tram will leave Rodfern station at 1.55 p.m. The scratchings recorded yesterday in connection ...

    Article : 288 words
  4. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    The Deputy President (Mr. Trickett) took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock p.m. THE LEGITIMATION BILL. Mr. SLATTERY moved,—"That the Legitimation ...

    Article : 2,282 words
  5. THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT. THE SENATE.

    The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. PETITIONS. Senator SMITH (W.A.) prosented a petition from the shipowners and agents of Western Australia ...

    Article : 565 words
  6. COROWA RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  7. POLO CARNIVAL.

    The annual polo carnival was concluded this afternoon, and the been interest in the final for the cup was displayed by a very large attendance of country folk of all grades, many sporting the colours of the ...

    Article : 551 words
  8. CYCLING.

    The Victorian 25 mile inter-club premiership contest was held on the Donuybrook-road, Victoria, last Saturday, under most favourable conditions. Some 500 cyclists rode out to the starting point to witness ...

    Article : 137 words
  9. MORNING GALLOPS.

    The course proper was closed yesterday on account of the rain falling the night previous, but the big grass track was available and in good order for fast work. Payten commenced the fast work by sending ...

    Article : 802 words
  10. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The TREASURER, in answer to Mr. Germly, said it was intended to improve the sleeping car ...

    Article : 1,962 words
  11. AN AUSTRALIAN CYCLIST HONOURED.

    Sergeant Arthur Richardson, the well-known Australian transcontinental cyclist, who rode around this continent unattended on a cycle, a distance of some 11,000 miles, in 1890, and subsequently served ...

    Article : 82 words
  12. NEW NOTICES.

    Mr. Farnell will ask the Ministertor Works on Tuesday whether his attention has been drawn personally as well as officially to the inadeequate accommodation in the buildings used as Law Courts; and also to the in[?]nitary ...

    Article : 151 words
  13. QUEENSLAND BICYCLE AT THE GLASGOW EXHIBITION.

    A great attraction to cyclists visiting the Glasgow Exhibition is a Queensland miner's bicycle, used by the maker for prospecting for gold away up in Northern Queensland. The "bike," which is a ...

    Article : 50 words
  14. PRINCE EDWARD OF YORK.

    His Majesty the King has further shown his belief in the b[?]lite derived from judicious cycling by ordering a bicycle for the young Prince Edward of York. No doubt such a step has not been taken ...

    Article : 73 words
  15. NEW BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.

    A hill was introduced by Mr. Carruthres in the Legislative Assembly providing that the Governor may appoint a board for the regulation and selection of workmen on State works, to cousist of ...

    Article : 568 words
  16. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. DEATH OF A MEMBER. The SPEAKER announced with deep regret the death of Mr. W. H. Groom, of Queensland. ...

    Article : 555 words
  17. SELF-PROPELLED LORRIES FOR MILITARY PURPOSES.

    The experience which we have gained in the South African War is already beginning to prove valuable. The War Office is inviting the participation of makers of heavy motor cars in a series of trials which ...

    Article : 224 words
  18. FOOTBALL.

    The football competition terminated yesterday, when Pakas gave Proneers a bye, and Rovers were declared the winners of the medals. The scores for the season were:— Rovers, 12 points; Pioneers, 4; Pakas, 2. The winners ...

    Article : 122 words
  19. MOTOR CARS AS REMOUNTS.

    During a receut debate on Army Estimates Mr. Louis Sinclair made the suggestion that motor cars should be used as remounts. For £80 a small motor car could be obtained capable of carrying two men ...

    Article : 114 words
  20. BOWLS.

    The play-off for second prize in the above competition took place on the Balmain green yesterday afternoon, when Messrs. P. C. Butler and H. Harris (City) defeated Messrs. W. Law and G. Carrie ...

    Article : 59 words
  21. ART SOCIETY STUDENTS' SHOW.

    Throughout to-day the annual Students' Exhibition, in connection with the Art Society's classes, will be open to the public at the Pitt-street galleries. Visitors who take an interest in the subject will find ...

    Article : 293 words
  22. RAILWAY CHARGES FOR BICYCLES.

    The result of the constant agitation in England with reference to the cost of carrying bicycles by railway has induced the British Government to introduce a bill into Parliament dealing with this and ...

    Article : 134 words
  23. CRICKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,142 words
  24. DENILIQUIN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Deniliquin Jockey Club was held at the Globe Hotel to-day, and was poorly attended. A very satisfactory balance-sheet was presented. The club started the year with a ...

    Article : 143 words
  25. MOTOR BICYCLES.

    The success which has attended the introduction of motor cars has led cycle manufacturers to consider the desirability of building motor bicycles, and the result has been that several sucessful ones have been ...

    Article : 257 words
  26. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings have been recorded:— V.A.T.C.—Caulfield Cup: The Mariner, Oaklesf, Marama, and Union Jack. V.R.C.—Melbourne Cup: The Mariner, Union ...

    Article : 30 words
  27. RIFLE SHOOTING. THE N.A.V. RIFLE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 349 words
  28. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 688 words
  29. BLUE'S POINT FERRY.

    The question of establishing a ferry between Blue's Point and Dawes Point for vehicles has long been under consideration as between the North Sydney Council and the Sydney Ferries, Limited. The ...

    Article : 471 words
  30. RAILWAY INSTITUTE COUNCIL.

    The monthly meeting of the council of the Railway Institute was held at the institute on Friday evening. The president (Mr. H. M'Lachlan) occupied the chair. There was a large attendance of councillors. ...

    Article : 383 words
  31. LAWN TENNIS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 147 words
  32. NATIONAL GUARDS RIFLE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 587 words
  33. ROWING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 123 words
  34. Advertising

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  35. SAILING.

    A general meeting of the Johnstone's Bay Sailing Club was held at the club rooms, Pacific Hotel, Stephen-street, Balmain, on Tuesday night. Mr. W. Read occupied the chair, and there was a large ...

    Article : 250 words
  36. NORTH SYDNEY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the North Sydney Benevolent Society was held on Wednesday at the local Town Hall. Mr. John Hay presided, and there were also present Mesdames T. E. ...

    Article : 201 words
  37. TOCUMWAL RACE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 words
  38. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 233 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 18 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 46 words
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