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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 210 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

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

    Article : 376 words
  4. THE ENGLISH FOOTBALLERS.

    After the rather long spell of wet weather, Saturday's delightful sunshine was doubly welcomed by the sport-loving public of Sydney and the suburbs. A few short showers fell in the morning, and ...

    Article : 2,979 words
  5. HELENA VALE RACES.

    The first June meeting of the Helena Vale races was held on Saturday. There was a fair attendance. The gathering was favoured with fine weather, and the racing was interesting. Subjoined are the ...

    Article : 187 words
  6. GOLF.

    Mr. A. G. Knox has donated four trophies to be competed for at Botany to-morrow. The main match, for which there are two trophies, will be of 36 holes, but there is a trophy also for the best first ...

    Article : 98 words
  7. FOOTBALL.

    The selectors, Messrs. Hondersou, Wood, and Neill have chosen the following to represent the Sydney Union against the Englishmen on the Agricultural Ground to-morrow:—Full back, J. M'Mahon; ...

    Article : 69 words
  8. MARRICKVILLE GOLF CLUB.

    A handicap bogey competition will be held tomorrow for a trophy presented by Mr. T. Smythe, and second and third prizes will be arranged. The competition will consist of two rounds of 18 holes ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. METROPOLITAN SECOND FIFTEEN v. COMBINED JUNIORS.

    The early match to-morrow on the Agricultural Ground will be between the Metropolitan Second Fifteen and the Combined Juniors. The following have been chosen to represent the former:—Full back, H. ...

    Article : 73 words
  10. BRIGHTON TROTTING, PONY, AND GALLOWAY RAGES.

    Following are the weights for the trotting, pony, and galloway races to be hold at Brighton to-day:- Tramway Randiean (14.3), 5 furlongs 10 yards.— Laurette, l0st; Supphira, 8st 131b; Ripple, 8st 71b; ...

    Article : 240 words
  11. CYCLING.

    On Saturday afternoon the Cyclists' Union held a two-mile handicap race on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The race was one of a series which the union is holding throughout the soason. Smythe, ...

    Article : 386 words
  12. BRITISH ASSOCIATION RULES.

    The Balmain A and Pyrmont Rangers' senior teams met in the Kerr Cup competition on Saturday afternoon, on the Birchgrove Reserve oval, Balmain, in the presence of a very large gathering of ...

    Article : 485 words
  13. SINGLETON JOCKEY CLUB.

    A new jockey club has been organised here with 40 members Mr. W. H. Mutton was appointed secretary, and Messrs. H. Pinchin, J. Cusick, A. Reuben, J. Wilson, J. M'Grogan, A. Hinston, H. ...

    Article : 54 words
  14. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: June 17, Damascus, s., 3711 tons, Captain R.M 'Kilhain, for Capctown and London, via worts; Lenra, s., 1184 tons, Captain W. Ellis, for Melbourae; Melbourne, s., 1739 tons, Captain A. ...

    Article : 265 words
  15. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Subjoined are the weights for the principal event to be run at the pony and galloway races to be held at Kensington on Wednesday next:- The Winter Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Minerva, 9st 7lb; ...

    Article : 141 words
  16. SUPPRESSING THE BOOKMAKER.

    No bookmakers were licensed for the Helau Vule meeting on Saturday, but ring men were present and plied their business, calling the odds sotte voce. Notwithstanding their opposition the totalisator ...

    Article : 83 words
  17. THE EGREMONT CASTLE IN THE LATE GALES.

    A report from Melbourne states that the Egremont Castle, from Newcastle, passed through a somewhat sensational experience of bad weather, galas, and tumbling seas, which flooded tho decks and [?]mashed things. she left ...

    Article : 235 words
  18. MOREE RACES.

    The weights for the chief event at the Amateur Hospital Races on Tuesday are:- Guydir Handicap.—Coomooroke, 9st 121b; Napoleon, 9st 101b; Detlance, 9st 51b; Sardon, 8s 131b; Tiberitus, ...

    Article : 82 words
  19. ROSBERRY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The Rosebery Park proprietary on Saturday ran the pony and galloway races postponed from Tuesday last on the Kensington course. The weather was fine, and the racing track, despite the rain that fell ...

    Article : 400 words
  20. THE MATL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Alameda left San Francisco at midnight on Wednesday last, the 14th instant, for Sydney, via Honolulu, Simen, and Auckland. ...

    Article : 23 words
  21. MARTIN IN SYDNEY.

    On Saturday morning W. Martin, the American cycliat, arrived in Sydney. He looks the picture of health and condition. Martin is on his way to Charters Towers, North Queensland, where he is ...

    Article : 54 words
  22. POLO.

    A polo match between Cassilis and Merriwa was playod here to-day, resulting in an easy win for the local team BUNDLLLA, Saturday. ...

    Article : 53 words
  23. A DISTRESSED BARQUE AT ADELAIDE.

    After being in port about five months the Norwegian barque Solveig left Port Adelaide last Wednesday for Melbourne, in ballast This vessel, while on a voyage from Albany to Buenos Ayres with a cargo of jarrah, met ...

    Article : 239 words
  24. GARDINER CUP.

    Volunteer journeyed to Adamstown to meet the local team in the first round of the above competition. The teams were:—Adamstown: Elgey, T. and J. Harrison, F. and M. Bartley, R. and E. Tulbot, Waugh, Muxwell, ...

    Article : 295 words
  25. LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    A meeting of the council of the league took place at the club-rooms on Friday evening. Mr. A. E. O'Brien presided, and there was a good attendance of members Messrs. G. Fowle and F. Eichler ...

    Article : 537 words
  26. THE NEW BOYAL YACHT.

    The new Royal yacht Victoria and Albert was launched at Devonport on May 9 at Pembroke Dockyard at 5.30 p.m., the christening of the vessel being performed by H.R.H. the Duchess of York, who, in the absence of the ...

    Article : 219 words
  27. COURSING.

    The Waterloo Cup meeting of the New South Wales National Coursing Association was on Saturday brought to a conclusion at Rooty Hill in fine, bright weather. A light rain had fallen the previous ...

    Article : 1,022 words
  28. THE E. AND A. COMPANY'S LINE.

    Messrs Gibbs, Bright, and. Co, managing agents of this line, note;- The Airlie sails from Hongkong the 17th June, en route from Japan to Australian ports. ...

    Article : 115 words
  29. PORT ADELAIDE RACES.

    Racas were held on Saturday at Port Adelaide in beautiful weather. Subjoined are the results:- Trial Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Torrent, 8st (Dearth), 1; Glen Gowau, 7st 131b (Matson), 2; Norman, est 101b ...

    Article : 333 words
  30. A COMPARISON OF OFFICERS' AND SEAMEN'S WAGES.

    A return has just been published in a London shipping exchange giving a comparison of officers' and sailors wages on board British, Dutch, Norwegian, and German steamers. It shows that on board the British steamer ...

    Article : 391 words
  31. FOOTBALL IN MELBOURNE.

    The football matches on Saturday resulted as follows:- Collingwood, 6 goals 12 behinds (48 points), best Essenden, 4 goals 4 behinds (28 points); Melbourne, 7 goals 8 behinds (50 points), beat South Melbourne, 6 goals 7 ...

    Article : 630 words
  32. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Alcinoua, ship (WLVT), from Liverpool—91 days. Calluna, barque (MCQV), from New York—101 days. Derwent, ship (JJQB), from London—105 days. Dominion, barque (PGBT), from fort Blakeley—G3 days. ...

    Article : 46 words
  33. LACROSSE.

    These clubs met in the fourth round of the Pennaut competition on Saturday at Wentworth Park, and the match went in favour of Globe B by four goals to two. Burwood were short three men, and the ...

    Article : 397 words
  34. THE VOLADOR.

    The Norwegian barquentine Volador left Warrnambool (Victoria) on the 5th instant. Had strong N.W. to S. W. winds to Crpe Howe, then W. winds till arriving off Jervis Bay on Tuesday last. There strong W. to S.W. winds ...

    Article : 66 words
  35. THE SEVERN.

    The Norwegian barquentine Severn left Kaipara on the 21st instant, and had strong N.W. to S.W. and S. gales for the first six days. Then strong N.E. winds for the next six days. This brought the vessel within 100 miles of the ...

    Article : 169 words
  36. JARRAH SHIPMENTS.

    The Norwegian barque Norah and the Swedish ship Svea arrived at Albany on the 4th and 5th instants from Table Bay. Both vessels will load jarrah for London on behalf of Miller's Karri and Jarrah Forest, Limited. ...

    Article : 92 words
  37. OAKLANDS HUNT CLUB.

    The Oaklands Hunt Club meeting was held at Moonce Valley on Saturday in fine weather, and attracted a good attendance. Subjoined are the results: ...

    Article : 741 words
  38. ANOTHER RECORD.

    Particulars of another record of a different kind have just come to hand from Paris, of a fine ride by T. Linton, who, whilst competing in a 50 kilometres (equal to 31 1-12 miles) paced race against several of ...

    Article : 126 words
  39. THE FEDEBAL S. N. COMTANY.

    An arrangement (says a Melbourne exchange) hass been arrived at by the Victonon Government and the representatives of the Federal line of steamers for the carriage of frozen rabbits and other produce through a fortnightly ...

    Article : 184 words
  40. ARRIVALS AT FOREIGN PORTS.

    At Bombay: County of Ayr, barque (April 28), from Newcastle January 7. At Dunkirk Kirkdale, barque (May 30), from Adelaide January 6. ...

    Article : 276 words
  41. RIM BRAKES.

    Good brakes add to the pleasure as well as the security of cycling. It is interesting to clap them on at exactly the light moment to reduce speed to dismounting pace at the spot where one wishes to stop. ...

    Article : 109 words
  42. CHARTEHS.

    Blackadder, ship, from a New Zealand port to the United Kingdom or Continent—wheat and general. William Carson, barquentiane, Puget Sound to Sydney —timber; thence Newcastle to Honolulu—coal. ...

    Article : 310 words
  43. LAWN TENNIS.

    The annual meeting of the above club was held in the pavilion, Petersham, on June 10. The president (Mr. W.J. London) occupied the chair. The annual report and balance-sheet, read by the hon. ...

    Article : 195 words
  44. ADELAIDE LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    The racing board of the league has reported to the council that it approves of an agreement with the South Australian Cricketing Association for a lease of even years of the new track that it is proposed to ...

    Article : 265 words
  45. BILLIARDS.

    The following are the handicaps for the above:- R. Eaton, owes 40; Lang, W. Forsyth owe 90; J. W.T., owes 25; S. Hincks, W. Chapian owe 15; E. Bernasconi, scratch; "Redern," R. Wallace, W. ...

    Article : 190 words
  46. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    An inspection of St. George's Rifles was held by Major-General French at Victoria Barracks on Saturduy afternoon. Ihe regiment was in command of Lieutenant-Colonel Neild, M.L.A., with whom ...

    Article : 352 words
  47. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

    Appointments.—The following appointments, made in accordance with the recommendation of the Public Service Board, were notified in yesterday's "Government Gazette:" —Mr. H.T. Adams, clerk of petty sessions at Brewarriou, ...

    Article : 285 words
  48. TATTERSALL'S CLUB TOURNAMENT.

    The above tournament will be continued to-night, when the following heats will hu played:—P. Bourke receives 100 v. Physic* receives 75, and D. Melville receives 50 v. Nomem* receives 45. There ...

    Article : 70 words
  49. CRICKET.

    The annual ball in connection with the Paddington Cricket Club was held at the Paddington Town Hull on Friday evening. The attendance was large. The dance, which was for the purpose of raising ...

    Article : 348 words
  50. KALGOORLIE RACING CLUB.

    The Anniversary Day Meeting of the Kalgoorlie Racing Club was held on Saturday afternoon in the presence of about 3000 people. The weather was line and the racing satisfactory. The gathering, on ...

    Article : 263 words
  51. BOXING.

    At the Ralgoorlie Miners' Institute last night Bill Porerty and Tut Ryan fought under the Marquis of Queensberry rules for the heavy weight championship of Australia, in the presence of a packed house. ...

    Article : 53 words
  52. MAURITIUS SHIPPING.

    The ship Andora, for Newcastle, to load for Tocopilla, left Port Louis April 25. The barque Inverpeill arrived at Mauritius on April 14 from Newcastle with a cargo of coal, and upon discharge ...

    Article : 94 words
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    Advertising : 85 words
  54. BOWLS.

    Reforendum Day will be kept up by the members of the Waverley Bowling Club, who will have a day's bowling contest amongst the members, on the local green. A programme has been drawn up by the ...

    Article : 188 words
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  56. A BUSY PORT.

    The port of Fretnantle, unlike most Australian ports, is no so much in need of ships as of wharfs. There are, in fact, more ships than berths for them, and so pressing have the demands become that merchants are urging the ...

    Article : 245 words
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