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  2. DEPUTATIONS.

    Mr. F. E. M'Lean, M.L.A. for Marrickville, and Mr. J. J. Cohen, M.L.A. for Potersham, introduced a deputation to the Minister for Works yesterday with respect to the proposed tramway line along. ...

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  3. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    The V.A.T.C. Spring Meeting was continued to-day. The large gathering that visited Caulfield experienced a foretaste of summer, for the sun shone out brilliantly from a cloudless sky, but the rays were ...

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  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Brighton to-day, the first event starting at 2.45 p.m Supplementary to the ordinary railway service to Bockdale a special train will leave Redfern station at 1.55 ...

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Several accidents have occurred lately. A boy named Blair, 14, was kicked in the face by a horse and rendered insensible. No bones were broken. A girl aged 13, daughter of Mr. A. Robertson, was ...

    Article : 125 words
  6. NATIONAL COURSING ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of the National Coursing Association of New South Wales was held last night at Ussher's Hotel, the president (Mr. R. Coombes) being in the chair. The fourth annual ...

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  7. A MAN DROWNED.

    A man named Moran, a passenger to the Tweed Heads, fell into the river yeaterday at Chinderah, and was drowned. ...

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  8. CROPS IN THE ALBURY DISTRICT.

    Mr. G. E. Mackay, district stock inspector, who has been through the country during the past week, reports that the wheat crops as a whole are not good. Most of the crops are patchy, and very poor ...

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  9. HORSEBREEDING IN THE HAWKESBURY DISTRICT.

    The farmers and horsebreeders, who for some time past have neglected breeding draught horses, have again gone in largely for breeding this class of horse, and some very fine foals have been dropped ...

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  10. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    At Caulfield this evening after the races, Cyanide, accompanied by Stelene (shoeless), covered a mile and a furlong in 2 minutes 2 seconds. The cross-country horse, Glenkerry, who fell ...

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  11. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    After Kinglike's performance in the Eclipse Stakes to-day he firmed in the market for the Caulfield Cup, and 3 to 1 was the best offer against him. Ingliston hardened a point, and 10 to 1 was the best offer, ...

    Article : 256 words
  12. CYCLING.

    On Saturday afternoon the Redfern Bicycle Club will hold a mile handicap race for members on the Agricultural Ground. The following handicaps have been issued: ...

    Article : 149 words
  13. BROKEN HILL SHOW.

    The weather to-day was splendid for the silver city's first show held on the recreation ground. It was a most pronounced success, being very largely attended. The entries were good in all the horse ...

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  14. SAILING.

    A meeting of the Sydney Sailing Club was held at Dodson's Hotel, Pitt and King streets, on Tuesday evening, Vice-commodore C. B. Hunter in the chair. Colonel Neild wrote accepting offoice as a ...

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  15. ANNANDALE BICYCLE CLUB.

    A meeting of the club was held on Monday night, when it was decided to accept the challenge of the Palace Emporium Club for a team race on the road. In order that the best team may be chosen the club ...

    Article : 70 words
  16. PACE FOLLOWING.

    American pace following nowadays contrive matters be that it is almost impossible for their front wheel to touch the rear wheel of the pacing instrument. Michael, the crack Welsh pace follower, now ...

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  17. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The weekly race meeting was held at Kensington yesterday and was favoured with fine weather and a good attendance, Results:- Fifteen Hands Handicap of 25 sovs., 5 furlongs.—A. ...

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  18. SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    Vice-commodore H. N. Colley presided at a meeting of the Sydney Dingy Club at Dodson's Hotel, Pitt-street, last evening. Communications accepting office as vice-presidents, and in most cases covering ...

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  19. STORM-WATER DRAIN AT ROCKDALE.

    Mr. J. H. Carrutbers, M.L.A., introduced a deputation from Rockdale to the Minister for Warks with reference to a storm-water dra[?] at Rockdale, It appeared from the statements made that the Works ...

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  20. LAWN TENNIS.

    In a lawn tennis match Yesterday, Miss May Holmes beat Miss K. West for the championship of Bathurst Club, Score: 6-4, 6-3. ...

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  21. A STORM-WATER DRAIN AT SYDENHAM.

    Mr. M'Lean, M.L.A., introduced the Mayor and aldermen of the borough of Marrickville and some of the residents of Sydenham to the Minister for Works yesterday with a request that he would cause an ...

    Article : 201 words
  22. GOLF.

    A large number of visitors attended at the golf grounds to-day, being the close of the season. The afternoon was spent in approach and putting competitions and driving contests. Tea and ...

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  23. PICNIC TO MR. AND MRS. ALEX HAY.

    Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hay were entertained at a picnic on the Berry showgrouud to-day, and received a hearty welcome. Over 1000 people were present. The guests, with a party from Coolangatta ...

    Article : 335 words
  24. SWIMMING.

    The annual meeting of the above club was held at the Sports Club, Hunted-street, on Tuesday evening. Mr. A. T. Hendry presided. The annual report set forth that the total on the roll was 60 swimmers. ...

    Article : 501 words
  25. A ROAD AT GRANVILLE.

    Mr. Nobbs, M.L.A., introduced the members of the Granville Municipal Council to the Minister for Works yesterday. It was asked that a special grand of £1000 should be given, or else that the Government ...

    Article : 155 words
  26. IRISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The final tie for the Irish Amateur Championship was played off on September 7 between H. H. Hilton, the amateur champion, and Sidney H. Fry, of MidSurrey. A very even start was made, and at the ...

    Article : 156 words
  27. RIVERINA PICNIC RACE CLUB.

    The Riverina Picnic Race Club held its first meeting to-day in fine weather. There was a large and fashionable attendance. Results:- Invitatiin Stakes.—Mr. Culley's Boree, 1; Mr. ...

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  28. LACROSSE.

    By the Canadian-Australian liner Warrimoo there arrived in Sydney on Tuesday evening Mr. Richard Garland, a genteman well known in Canada as a keen supporter of lacrosse and amateur athletics. ...

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  29. BALMAIN WATER SUPPLY.

    Serious complaints were recently made by severat aldermen of the Balmain Council with reference to the water supply of the suburb, and the Water and Sewerage Board was written to regarding the matter. At Tuesday ...

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  30. BATHURST EIGHT-HOUR DEMONSTRATION.

    The eight-hour demonstration and sports were held to-day on the showground. There was a large attendance. A procession marched through the streets before the sports began. The results were as ...

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  31. COBAR TURF CLUB.

    The second day of the Cobar Turf Club meeting passed off very successfully to-day. There was a good attendance. Results:- Flying Handicap.—Mr. W. Kilpatrick's Ma-cotte, by ...

    Article : 114 words
  32. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    The following regulations in connection with the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, which is to be held from October 22 to 27, were published in yesterday's general orders:—(a) a ...

    Article : 292 words
  33. BOWLS.

    A match took place on the Victoria Park green for the "Conlon" trophy on Monday, between Mr. Bradbury and Mr. Law. The scores were: Law 25, aud Bradbury 12. ...

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  34. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the wrghts for the pony and galloway races to te held to-day at Brighton:- Tramway Handicap (14.3), 5 furlongs 10 yards.—Vernon, Hint 5lb; Duplex, 9st 17lb, The Comet, 8st 12lb; [?]unny, ...

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  35. BURWOOD COUNCIL AND TRAFFIC CONTROL.

    The Burwood Council, when the district, was separated from the Metropolitan Police District and attached to that of Parramatta, with the local Court of Petty Sessions at Burwood, had some correspondence with the Transit ...

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  36. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.

    The rowing committee of Anniversary Regatta met on Tuesday and considered some points which had been raised in connection with the programme of rowing races. It was agreed that the maiden and ...

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  37. REDFERN SWIMMING CLUB.

    The adjourned general meeting of the Redfern Swimming club was held at Owen's Norfolk Hotel on Monday night last, and was well attended. Much outhusiusm was displayed. The following gentlemen ...

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  38. BALMAIN NEW FERRY COMTANY, LIMITED.

    The fourth annual picnic of the employees of the Balmain New Ferry Company, Limited, took place yesterday afternoon at Chfton Gardens, where nearly 2000 persons were conveyed by steamer, supplied gratuitously by the ...

    Article : 401 words
  39. NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL RACES.

    The weights for the six events to be decided at the Newcastle Hospital Renefit Race Meeting, on Wednesday next were declared to-night as follows:- Sick and Needy Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Magnet, 9st 51b; ...

    Article : 302 words
  40. SPECIAL SUNDAY TRAINS.

    Sir,—I notice by to-day's paper that special trains are being arranged for to open up the attractive pleasure resorts on the beautiful Nepean River. This will indeed prove a boon to the Sydney ...

    Article : 281 words
  41. BILLIARDS.

    Matches in the play-off of the tie between F. Weiss, E. James, and R. Birkett were concluded on Tuesday morning, when Weiss, having previously defeated James, scored a win over Birkett, and won ...

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  42. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH.

    Sir,—Like many of your readers I have been much interested in the discussion which you have printed about Old St. Philip's Church, but I have not noticed any reference to the fact that its first ...

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  43. ROBERTS v. WEISS.

    The above match will be resumed this afternoon at the Athe[?]um Hall, Melbourne. The scores are:— Weiss (receives 7000), 13,700; Roberts (in play, with 46 on), 8467. ...

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  44. PIGEON HOMING.

    The North Botany Homing Pigeon Society held their seventh and gold medal race from Wagga Wagga on Saturday last, with the following results:—T. Hanley, 1, 1120 yards 2ft. 3in.; J. Miller, ...

    Article : 60 words
  45. ROWING.

    George Towns in a letter received last mail by a friend in Sydney gives interesting particulars of his race against James Wray for the championship of England, which was rowed September 10, over the ...

    Article : 790 words
  46. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    Subjoined are the imports for the different events set down for decision at the October meeting of the above club, to be held on Thursday, 25th instant:- Park Stakes 6 furlongs.—Exile, 9st 5lb; J. R., 9st: ...

    Article : 280 words
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