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  2. INTERNATIONIAL CRICKET.

    Dr. Johnson described fishing as "a fool at one end and a worm at the other," and no doubt there are people to-day who regard cricket in as strong and cynical a light. But if any such misanthropes there ...

    Article : 1,768 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 107 words
  4. THE RACEHORSE CARBINE SOLD TO THE DUKE OF PORTLAND.

    When announced a few weeks ago that Carbine, the greatest horse ever foaled in Australia, was to be offered for sale by public suction in March, the price he was likely to realise was the favourite subject of ...

    Article : 266 words
  5. KURRINGGAI CHASE.

    Sir,—I thank Mr. Du Faur for publishing a statement of the intentions of the trustees of the Kurringgai Chase relative to their management of that great reserve for public health and amusement. Mr. DuFaur ...

    Article : 300 words
  6. NARRANDERA TURF CLUB.

    At a special committee meeting of the Narrandera Turf Club held on Wednesday, it was unanimously decided to held the annual races on the 1st and 2nd of May next. £400 was offered in prizes. ...

    Article : 40 words
  7. THE V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

    The following are the latest V.R.C. scratchings:— Nowmarket Handicap: Anchor, Chiron, Lady Love. Australian Cup; Dunfish. ...

    Article : 25 words
  8. V.R C. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES.

    The following are the acceptances for the V.R.C. Sires'Produce Stakes:—Onward, Slumber, Balance, Challenger, Palmett[?] Paris[?]enne, Gwynfd, Acton, Glittering, Gem, Valiant, Treutina, Gale, Gehenna, ...

    Article : 47 words
  9. MURRUMBURRAH TURF CLUB.

    The following are the acceptances for the leading events in connection with the annual meeting:- TOWN PLATE.—Ready Money, Messenger, Naughty, Red Rose, Ref. The Bose Tailor, Othello, Dudley, Bonquet, ...

    Article : 76 words
  10. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    Subjoined is the programme for the February Meeting, which takes place to-day:- HURDLE RACE, about 2 miles.—Cadet, 12st 1lb; Bill[?] Boy, 12st 1lb; Tactic[?]an, 12st; Warstah, 11st 9[?]b; ...

    Article : 501 words
  11. BOWLS.

    On Thursday afternoon, at the invitation of Mr. John Graham (president) a scratch team representing the newly-formed Randwick Club played several members of the ...

    Article : 164 words
  12. Advertising

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    Advertising : 3,124 words
  13. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The Canterbury Park February reunion takes place to-day, and the bill of fare provided for the occasion promises to bring about interesting sport. For the first time since the formation of the club ...

    Article : 1,270 words
  14. CRICKET.

    The following team has been selected to represent the Sydney Bicycle Club in the cricket match with the Redfern club, to be played on the Redfern oval on Saturday, the 16th of February:—A. W. Crane, ...

    Article : 66 words
  15. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the races to be run this evening:- ONE MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP.—H. Peacock, 10 Yards; E. Wrighte, a. Burton, F. W. Fredericks, 7[?]; A. B[?]nn[?]r, ...

    Article : 228 words
  16. PEDESTRIANISM.

    A 120 Yards Handicap is advertised to be run at the Carrington Grounds next Friday, and entries will close on Monday night. Novice runners winning heats or handicaps in these events will not be ...

    Article : 79 words
  17. AQUATICS.

    A general handicap race for all boats of this club will take place this afternoon, the conditions being —sails limited to jib and mainsail, and crews limited as per scale. The usual Lightship and Fort Denison ...

    Article : 143 words
  18. WARWICK FARM PONY AND GALLOWAY CLUB.

    Subjoined are the entries received yesterday for the meeting which takes place next Wednesday:- WELTER HANDICAP (1[?].0), 4 furlongs.—Luther, May M'Kay, Emir, Cecelis, Wilga, Little King, Queenbird, ...

    Article : 199 words
  19. SYDNEY FLYING SQUADRON.

    An Intercolonial Sailing Handicap will take place under the auspices of this club this afternoon, which will probably be the last appearance for a time of several of the Queen[?]sand craft. The usual ...

    Article : 316 words
  20. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    TRIAL STAKES (15), 5 furlongs.—Nellie Anderson, Triola, Little Bay, Jack [?] Claudius, Bally, Hickory, M.C., Little Min, Walf, The Marchioness, Splendalia, Manilla, Zoc, Belmona. ...

    Article : 158 words
  21. GEELONG RACING CLUB.

    The first day of the Ge[?]long Annual Race Meeting was favoured with agreeable weather, and the reunion was fairly well attende. A programme of six events provided good sport. The details are ...

    Article : 475 words
  22. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

    A race for yachts of 10 rating and over will be sailed this afternoon for the Commodore's prize, valued at £15. The yatchs entered with their respective time allowances are as follows:—Iduna, rating ...

    Article : 246 words
  23. THE PLAY.

    The eagerly-awaited fourth test cricket match between Australia and England was commenced at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. There were about 8500 people present, and the takings amounted ...

    Article : 3,252 words
  24. CLEARING LAND BY DYNAMITE.

    Sir,—During a journey I have lately made through the colony I have been somewhat astonished to find that a very simple and most efficacious method of clearing land of timber, namely, blowing up the trees, ...

    Article : 229 words
  25. ONKAPARINGA RACING CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the Onkaparinga Racing Club's meeting to be held on Easter Monday:- HANDICAP HURDLE RACE.—Parnell, Eskimo, Sunflower, ...

    Article : 319 words
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