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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

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

    Article : 488 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,534 words
  4. SWIMMING.

    On Friday afternoon the medals won at the recent Schools' Swimming Competition in Sydney were presented to the winners by the district inspector (M'Credie) at the Superior Public school, in presence ...

    Article : 152 words
  5. KERR CUP COMPETITION.

    The Pyrmont Rangers and Volunteers met on Saturday in the Senior Grade Competition for the Kerr Cup on the latter's ground. The Volunteers were the Last year's champions in this competition, and it is thought by many ...

    Article : 210 words
  6. BALLARAT TURF CLUB.

    The Ballarat Turf Club races, held to-day, resulted as follows:- Trail Handicap.—Somncil, 1; Donovan, 2; Sailor, 3. Hurdles.—Colonel Shilinski, 1; Mort Avis, 2; Merry ...

    Article : 77 words
  7. WALTERS WINS AGAIN.

    A. E. Walters, the English rider, is having a very successful career in France and Germany this season. His latest win was in the Cycle d'Or, with a first cash prize of £100 and a gold wheel value £25, over ...

    Article : 116 words
  8. NAUTCH DANCING AT AN INDIAN COURT.

    Soon there was a rustling sound in the passage, it stopped at my door, and someone spokr (writrs Mr. R. D. Mackenzie in the "Century") "Sahib, the chief calls." I immediately put on my hat, and ...

    Article : 1,062 words
  9. MARRICKVILLLE FOOTBALL CLUB.

    A smoke concert to augment the funds of the above club was held in the hall of the Hotel Victoria on Fridya evening. Alderman Chenhall (vice-president) presided, and included in the large audience were a number of local ...

    Article : 701 words
  10. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Subjoined are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Rosebery Park to-morrow:- Fourteen-three Handicap, 6 furlongs 22 yards.—Shotover 9st [?]lb; P[?] Boy, 9st 3lb; True Colour, 8st 9lb; ...

    Article : 304 words
  11. NORTH SYDNEY BICYCLE CLUB.

    The committee of the club have decided to held their 10-mile road race on Saturday next over a course along the Lane Cove-road, and entries are to close on Monday night. As the course chosen is a ...

    Article : 52 words
  12. BURWOOD BICYCLE CLUB.

    There is a good deal of interest being taken in the club's 10-mile road race, as it is an open event to all members of the union. The race is to take place next Saturday. The course decided upon is the ...

    Article : 89 words
  13. NATIONAL CYCLISTS' UNION.

    The members of the National Cycliats' Union appear to receive good value for thrir 3s 6d subscriptions, for besides sharing in the general advantages each member obtains a £50 life policy and £5 per ...

    Article : 71 words
  14. THE A.N.A. WHEEL RACE MEETING.

    The balance-sheet of the A.N.A. fete has been published. The gross takings amounted to £8781. The art union prizes amounted to £1394, for sports and other prizes, £1067; advertising, £523; secretary ...

    Article : 65 words
  15. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be run to-day at Brighton:- Trial Stakes (15.0), 4 furlongs 50 yards.—Miss Hilltop, 8st 7lb; Holly, 8st; Onyx,7st 10lb; Barry,7st 6lb; ...

    Article : 219 words
  16. V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

    After his victory at Caulfield on Saturday Soult hzrdened[?] in the betting on the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdle Race. On the course 500 to 200 was taken, but at the Victorian Club in the evening 3 to ...

    Article : 112 words
  17. VICTORIAN LEAGUE.

    The prize money distributed by the Victorian league for the past 12 months amonnts to £6427, being about £28 less than the previous year. Walne won £331, which is £168 less than the year before. ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. BOURRILLON DEFEATED.

    Paul Bauirillon, the greatest sprinter in the world, who is very seldom beaten in scratch events, has just met his first defent this season at the hands of H. B. Howard, of England. The occasion was a 5-miles ...

    Article : 79 words
  19. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    The June Meeting of the V.A.T.C. was held at Caulfield on Saturday in dull and showery weather. The meeting was fairly well attended, and the programme of half a dozen events furnished good sport. ...

    Article : 1,064 words
  20. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    One of the most successful race meetings ever held at Rosehill took place on Saturday, when the winter rounion attracted an attendance numbering close on 10,000, including his Excellency the Governor and ...

    Article : 2,131 words
  21. POLO MATCH.

    An exciting polo match was played on Friday between the first Tamerang and Scone clubs. There was a large attendance of the public. At the call of time the scores were 4 goals each. Scone was ...

    Article : 70 words
  22. DUNLOP TYRE COMPANY ROAD RACE.

    The road race of the Sydney staff of the Dunlop Tyre Company took place on Tuesday, June 20, and proved a great success. The race started from Cole's Flemigton Hotel, thence to Parramatta ...

    Article : 391 words
  23. GOLF.

    The match for the championship of New South Wales was completed on Saturday on the Australian Golf Club's links, when Mr. H. Macneil became the champion for the second time in succession, and ...

    Article : 128 words
  24. BOWLS.

    The members of the Gladstone Park Bowling Club journeyed to the Waverley green on Saturday afternoon and engaged in a friendly game with the local club. The green was in splendid condition. The ...

    Article : 239 words
  25. CRICKET.

    An interesting match was played on June 21 at the Rushcutter Bay Oval between combined teams from the Public schools of Petersham and Crown-street against. Forest Lodge and ...

    Article : 138 words
  26. THE ANNANDALE CLUB.

    The first champion medal competition in connection with the Annandale Bowling Club has just been brought to a termination, when Mr. M. Moran, the ex-champion of the colony, proved himself the ...

    Article : 292 words
  27. CYCLING.

    On Saturday afternoon the league held a one-mile handicap on the Sydney Cricket Ground. On account of the large number of entries the race had to be divided into three heats and a final. The racing ...

    Article : 886 words
  28. LAWN TENNIS.

    The election of officers of this club for the year 1899-1900 resulted as follows:—President, Mr. W. J. Loudon; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Briton, H. Dixson, Dr. J. Lovegrove, and W. Moseley; ...

    Article : 199 words
  29. ONE OF AMERICA'S WAR HEROES.

    "Fred, Fu[?]ton" is now a popular hero (says the "Westminster Gazette.") Colonel Frederick Funston, of the Kauses Regiment of Volunteers, was frantically che[?] on his return to the camp of ...

    Article : 548 words
  30. FOOTBALL.

    In the senior grade an important match took place on Saturday afternoon on the Birchgrove Reserve oval, Balmain, between Balgounie and Balmain A in the Gardinor Cup Competition. As the conditions ...

    Article : 528 words
  31. LACROSSE.

    A very evenly contested match was played at the Erskineville cricket oval on Saturday last between the above clubs, and the result was a draw, both sides scoring 2 goals. In the first quarter Jones ...

    Article : 344 words
  32. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    The Q.T.C. June Meeting, held yesterday, was favoured with an excellent attendance and fine weather. Tripos fell in the June Gift, but neither horse nor jockey was injured. An amount of £3973 ...

    Article : 319 words
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