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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The Moorefield management are in the field with the programme for the May meeting to be held on the 15th proximo, and owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the half-dozen events ...

    Article : 509 words
  3. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,534 words
  4. FIRE AT WILCANNIA.

    Shortly before 3 o'clock this morning a fire broke out on the premises next the Crown Hotel, Reidstreet, occupied as the council-chambers and free public library. The fire reel was quickly on the spot, ...

    Article : 2,001 words
  5. GLEBE ISLAND BRIDGE.

    Last night a public meeting was held in the Leich[?] hardt Town Hall in furtherance of the movement for the construction of a new bridge to Glebe Island. The Mayor of Leichhardt (Alderman R. B. Cropley, ...

    Article : 462 words
  6. AN ASPECT OF THE QUEEN'S REIGN.

    There is one aspect of the Queen's great reign (remarks the London Spectator) to which we think sufficient attention has not been given. At all events the greater portion of it, all that has clapsed since ...

    Article : 1,730 words
  7. JUNE RACE MEETING.

    An executive meeting of the league was held last night with a view of determining whether a race meeting should be held on 22nd and 26th June. The secretary explained that he had waited on the ...

    Article : 234 words
  8. BOURKE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the leading events in connection with the annual races to be run on 25th and 28th May:— Central Australian Handicap, 1 mile and a furlong.— ...

    Article : 139 words
  9. BILLIARDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 65 words
  10. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    The following is the list of entries for the events to be run at the May meeting of the Warwick Farm Racing Club:— The Flying Handicap, about [?] furlongs.—Talavers. Red ...

    Article : 219 words
  11. CYCLISTS' UNION.

    At the last meeting of the Cyclists' Union a letter was received from the Waratall Rovers' Cycling Club asking for affiliation with the union. The request was una[?]ously granted, and the names of ...

    Article : 84 words
  12. THE INCOME TAX.

    Sir,—We have now for a considerable time been accustomed to the effective but peculiar humour of the Taxation Commissioners. Perhaps, however, even they have never equalled the delighful ...

    Article : 740 words
  13. LEAGUE'S ROAD RACE.

    It was decided last night by the executive of the league to hold a road race on the 29th May over a 28-mile course from Mauly to Church Point. Pittwater, and back, the prizes being £15, £8, £5, £3. ...

    Article : 84 words
  14. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the principal handicap of the Q.T.C. May meeting:— May Day Cup.—Avenue, 9st 2lb; Tridentate, 9st; Checkmate, 8st 11lb; Zingara, 8st 11lb; Orange Skin, 8st ...

    Article : 56 words
  15. LAWN TENNIS.

    Almost the whole of the team chosen for practice for the intercolonial match with Victoria, which is to start next Saturday, put in an appearance on the Sydney's Club courts on Saturday last, in spite of the ...

    Article : 400 words
  16. AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING ENGINEERS.

    The members of the above institute met again for the transaction of business at the School of Arts yesterday. At the morning session the following papers were read and discussed:—"Notes on a dam at ...

    Article : 392 words
  17. CRICKET.

    The usual monthly meeting of the N.S.W. Cricket Association was held last night at the Oxford Hotel. Mr. R. Teece occupied the chair. There was a large attendance. A motion, proposing to voto £50 to the ...

    Article : 721 words
  18. THE V.R.C. COMMITTEE.

    A meeting of the V.B.C. committee to-day carried a resolution by a large majority strongly supporting the principie of the totalisator, and undertook to use its best efforts to secure the introduction of the ...

    Article : 74 words
  19. DEATH OF THE BLOOD STALLION NECKERSGAT.

    Neckersgat, the famous thoroughbred sire, by Talk o' the Hill from Miss Giraffe (imp.), was found dead in his box at Morphettville on Monday morning. ...

    Article : 33 words
  20. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 380 words
  21. UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 words
  22. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Departures: Rio, schooner, for Sydney, from Napier; Margaret Galbraith, ship, from Wellington, for London. (For Continuation of Shipping ses Page 6.) ...

    Article : 741 words
  23. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 544 words
  24. ATHLETICS.

    The eighth annual meeting of the Darlinghurst Harriers was held last night at the New South Wales Amateur Sports Club, Rowe-street, and was attended by a large number of members. The chair ...

    Article : 811 words
  25. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Mr. Cannaway ends his letter on the subject of income tax in your issue of Friday last by saying, "The right to resist oppression is one of the dearest of our political rights, and Parliament has shown ...

    Article : 1,035 words
  26. THE "ROCKLEY" GAME.

    A return match between the Western [?] and [?] North Sydney clubs was played on the North Sydney Oval yesterday afternoon, and was again witnessed by a large number of interested spectators, with whom the game has ...

    Article : 241 words
  27. BOTANY ELECTORATE.

    Last evening Mr. J. R. Dacey, M.L.A., addressed a meeting of the electors of Botany in the Alexandria Town Hall. There was a large gathering, presided over by Alderman Banner. ...

    Article : 249 words
  28. TAMWORTH JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 525 words
  29. A CRICKETING DISPUTE.

    Sir,—With reference to the second grade match Paddington v. North Sydney, which took place on the University Oval last Saturday, I desire to place before you the following facts:—The umpires were ...

    Article : 310 words
  30. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Gothic left Rio on the 24th homewards from New Zealand. The R.M.S. Oroya yesterday arrived from London at the Semaphore. ...

    Article : 51 words
  31. WOMEN AND THE MONASTERY OF LA GRANDE CHARTREUSE.

    If there is one spot on earth (says the London Daily Chronicle) where the entrance of a women is rigidly forbidden, it is the monastery of La Grande Chartreuse, where the white monks live their life of ...

    Article : 456 words
  32. THE UNION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Tekapo arrived at Launceston on Monday morning, and leaves Devonport on Friday. The Oonah arrived at Hobart on Saturday evening, and leaves that port this (Tuesday) evening, for Sydney. The Rakanca left Timaru ...

    Article : 47 words
  33. HUDDART PARKER'S LINE.

    The Westralia is in Melbourne, and leaves for Sydney on Saturday, 1st May, at noon. The Burrumbeet leaves for Newcastle to-day, and hence for Melbourne on Friday, 30th instant. The Tasmania is at Duncdin, and leaves on ...

    Article : 161 words
  34. ASHFIELD ELECTORATE.

    In the Ashfield Hall last evening a public meeting, presided over by the Mayor (Alderman J. Upward), was addressed by Mr. Thomas Bavister, M.L.A. Mr. Bavister, who was well received, said the last ...

    Article : 310 words
  35. CYCLING.

    A meeting of the branch committee was [?] last night at the league rooms, Mr. J. Williams in the chair. Sanction was granted to races to be run at the Vegetable Creek Athletie Association sports, to ...

    Article : 299 words
  36. THE STEAMER BALMAIN IN THE NEWCASTLE TRADE.

    Mr. A. M. Bagot, manager of the new steam service between Sydney and Newcastle, writes:—The Balmain, Captain R. Magrath, which lately inaugurated a new service between Sydney and Newcastle and the Hunter River ...

    Article : 110 words
  37. ENGLISH FLOWERS IN MARCH.

    When daffodils begin to peer, Why, then comes in the sweet o'the year. And, in spite of March winds and frosty nights, the sweet o' the year (says the Westminster Gazette of ...

    Article : 252 words
  38. FOOTBALL.

    The adjourned meeting of the Petersham Football Club, which lapsed on Thursday evening last on account of the inclemency of the westher, will be held at the Town Hall, Petersham, to-night. ...

    Article : 58 words
  39. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following horses have, in consequence of winning on Saturday, been rehandicapped by Mr. Hughes for events in connection with the Automa Meeting of the South Australian Jockey Club:—Hurdles: U. Z., 10st 91b. Goodwood ...

    Article : 60 words
  40. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 299 words
  41. AQUATICS.

    Yesterday the members of the Queensland crew arrived in Sydney in charge of Mr. Colcough, the coach, by the Aramse, on their way to Melbourne. They are a fine lot of young fellows, all new to ...

    Article : 304 words
  42. THE ABERDEEN WHITE STAR LINE.

    The Thermopylee arrived at Natal on the 23rd. She leftSydney on 26th March, Melbourne on 1st April, and Albany on 7th April. The Damarcus left London on Saturday last for Sydney, via Capetown and Melbourne. ...

    Article : 125 words
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