Yesterday afternoon the Tanais in the height of the easterly gale came into port quite unlooked for in tow of Fenwick's tug Hero. The Hero has excelled herself in this instance, the tow being one of ...
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Article : 46 wordsJ. W. Stocks, perhaps the best rider at the present time in the world, accomplished a marvellous ride on the 10th of last month on the Crystal Palace Track, London. Stocks' mind has been set upon the hour ...
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Article : 1,643 wordsAbout 800 or 900 hares are now sent weekly from this district for export. This gives employment to a number of men and boys. Buyers state that they could take three times the quantity if available. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 wordsIn consequence of the unfavourable weather on Saturday morning the Public school sports were postponed. ...
Article : 20 wordsAt Notting Hill on the 7th June the Members' £100 Challenge Cup was shot for in conjunction with a £5 sweepstakes at seven birds each with 30 yards rise. Thirteen marksmen, including Mr. ...
Article : 145 wordsThe return football match between New Zealand and Queensland took place on Saturday on the Exhibition Ground in the presence of 10,[?]00. The day was dull. The New Zealanders won the toss, and ...
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Article : 766 wordsThe intercolonial team to meet the New Zealanders on Saturday next in the match to decide the rubber will be selected on Wednesday evening. The country players are expected to arrive to-day, and will join ...
Article : 102 wordsThe fifth annual meeting of the Globe Electorate Cricket Club was held in the local town hall on Friday evening in the presence of a large attendance. The president (Mr. J. A. Hogue, M.L.A.) occupied ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 245 wordsA meeting of the council of the New South Wales Rugby Football Union, and presided over by Mr. H. A. Langley, was held on Wednesday evening. The principal business was the consideration of a letter ...
Article : 438 wordsThe Balmain Town Hall was attended by between 500 and 600 persons yesterday afternoon, on the occasion of the annual united Twelfth July celebration, under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Lodges. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,163 wordsOur Melbourne correspondent last night telegraphed:—The second of the series of the Hambourg concerts was given in the Town Hall last night, and proved a brilliant success. The building ...
Article : 260 wordsThe winter race meeting of the Oaklands Hunt Club was held at Moonce Valley yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The programme of six events included four jumping contests, and provided ...
Article : 724 wordsMembers of the league are reminded that entries close next Saturday for all events to be decided at the August carnival, which takes place on the 14th and 21st of next month on the Sydney Cricket ...
Article : 224 wordsThe annual meeting of the East Sydney Electorate Cricket Club was held on Friday night at the Victoria Hotel, Darlinghurst. Mr. A. H. Macarthur (vice-president) occupied the chair, and there ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Mon 26 Jul 1897, Page 5
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