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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Canterbury Park is the principal sporting rendezvous to-day, and the programme provided for the occasion is one that should bring about excellent racing. The track is reported to be in good order, and ...

    Article : 1,615 words
  3. MILITARY. FORMATION OF A TRAINED RESERVE FORCE.

    When the Gazette notice disbanding the Reserve Rifle Companies was issued a couple of weeks ago the Government had in contemplation the formation of a reserve force composed of trained and ...

    Article : 832 words
  4. EARTH'S GREATEST EMPIRE.

    The Certenary Hall was well filled last night, when Dr. D. V. Lucas, of Canada, lectured on "Earth's Greatest Empire," and "Colonial Federation." Sir Henry Parkes presided, and there were ...

    Article : 2,808 words
  5. JUNEE RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 144 words
  6. ST. GEORGE'S COTTAGE HOSPITAL.

    The annual general meeting of the subscribers of the above was held in the School of Arts, Kogarah, last evening. The president (Mr. J. H. Carruthers, M.L.A.) occupied the chair. There was a good ...

    Article : 713 words
  7. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The seventh annual meeting of the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club was continued and concluded to-day. There was again a very good attendance, including his Excellency the Governor, Lord Villiers, ...

    Article : 398 words
  8. NOTES.

    The issue of a Gazette notice disbanding the Cassino and Lismore troops of the Cavalry Regiment, and the Tenterfield, Inverell, and Queanbeyan companies of the Mounted Infantry Regiment, has been delayed, ...

    Article : 523 words
  9. PORT JACKSON SAILING CLUB.

    This club's race for all boats takes place this afternoon over the usual lightship course, for prizes of £7, £3, and £1 respectively, the boats entered and their handicaps being; Tempe, 18ft., scratch; Rosetta, ...

    Article : 113 words
  10. TEN-FOOT DINGY RACE.

    A private match between the 10ft. dingles Marcelle and Venora is arranged for this afternoon for a stake of £10. The course 13 from off black buoy at Cockatoo, round Shark Island, and back. The ...

    Article : 82 words
  11. LITHGOW DRIVING CLUB.

    The following are the entries and weights for the meeting to be held by the Lithgow Driving Club on Anniversary Day:— OPENING HANDICAP.—Jacko, 8st 41b; Bailer, 7st 12lb; ...

    Article : 122 words
  12. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.

    Entries for this regatta, which takes place on Thursday next, were received last night, and so far are very satisfactory. In the sailing races the number of entries are—10ft. dingies, 15; 14ft. dingies, 7; ...

    Article : 150 words
  13. NORTHERN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the nominations tor the Northern Jockey Club's races on the 26th and 28th instant:— CAVALRY RACE HANDICAP. 6 furlongs.—Herceine, Lady Emma, Bagnell, Lady Maccabe, Walnut, Lecturer, Trump, ...

    Article : 212 words
  14. DEPUTATIONS.

    Yesterday morning a deputation representing the Municipal Council of Marrickville and other municipalities waited on the Colonial Secretary to propose that provision should be made in the Local ...

    Article : 859 words
  15. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

    The outside race for yawls fixed for this afternoon has been indefinitely postponed. There is now on view in one of the furniture showrooms of Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons, ...

    Article : 110 words
  16. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE.

    The conference of municipal representatives of the various boroughs within the electoral district of Canterbury met last night in the Ashfield Town Hall for the purpose of further considering the ...

    Article : 827 words
  17. THE AUSTRALIAN UNION BENEFIT SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Australian Union Benefit Society was held in the Temperance Hall last night. There was a large attendance of members. Mr. Alfred Rofe presided. The annual report ...

    Article : 489 words
  18. SWIMMING.

    The annual meeting of the Sydney Dual Swimming Club was held on Wednesday at the Natatorium, Pitt-street, and it as largely attended by lady and gentlemen members. Mr. A. B. Pyke, president, ...

    Article : 80 words
  19. CENTRALISATION OF MILITARY OFFICES.

    The full terms of the general order issued on Wednesday relative to the centralisation of the military offices are as follow:—The Colonial Secretary is pleased to approve of the following changes in ...

    Article : 350 words
  20. MOONANBROOK RACES.

    The following are the weights for the Moonanbrook Races on Anniversary Day:— OPENING HANDICAP 7 forlongs.—Baritone. 9st 3lb; Hunter, 9st 9lb; Mango. 9st; Lilly Agnes, 7st 9lb; ...

    Article : 100 words
  21. BILLIARDS.

    The spot-barred match, 5000 up, between W. Weston and W. Parker, was continued last night at the Carrington Hall. Weston increased his lead, and when play ceased for the night was leading by 858 ...

    Article : 55 words
  22. MURRUMBURRAH TURF CLUB.

    The following are the acceptances for the leading handicaps to be decided at the annual meeting of the above club:— TOWN PLATE.—Roseleaf, Dampier, Babette, Goldtop, ...

    Article : 58 words
  23. MEETINGS.

    The first annual meeting of the council of the above union was held on Wednesday last at the Sydney University, and was presided over by the Countess of Jersey. The Countess upon her arrival at the ...

    Article : 1,074 words
  24. BRAIDWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB RACES.

    The following are the nominations and weights for races under the auspices of the Amateur Athletic Club, to be held on the local course on Anniversary Day:— ...

    Article : 79 words
  25. COOTAMUNDRA TURF CLUB.

    The following are the scratchings up to date for the leading events of the annual meeting:— Cootamundra Cup: Caution, Graylight, Russells, Jessie, Oxley, Fairplay, Hermit, Billyboy. Kathepie ...

    Article : 49 words
  26. N. A. V. RIFLE CLUB ANNUAL DINNER.

    The sixth annual dinner and distribution of prizes in connection with the Naval Artillery Volunteer Rifle Club took place in the Imperial Hotel, Wynyard-square, last evening. Commander ...

    Article : 994 words
  27. REGATTA ON THE HAWKESBURY RIVER.

    Mr. S. Burdekin, M.L.A., has initiated a movement for holding a regatta and a day's athletic sports at Lower Portland, Hawkesbury River, on Easter Saturday. He proposes to donate £2 for every £1 ...

    Article : 76 words
  28. WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION.

    A meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, Sydney, was held in the upper room of the Temperance Hall on Wednesday. The attendance was small. Mrs. Wise (the president) occupied the ...

    Article : 500 words
  29. ASSOCIATION CRICKET GROUND.

    We have been desired to call attention to an advertisement elsewhere reminding members and those intending to join the ground that tickets should be obtained at once from the office, 56 Hunter-street, ...

    Article : 100 words
  30. CRICKET.

    With regard to the inclusion of Walter Giffen in the Australian Eleven, Mr. Victor Cohen writes to deny that George Giffen made it a condition of his joining the team that his brother Walter must be ...

    Article : 213 words
  31. FIRE BRIGADE BOARDS.

    At the meeting of this board on Wednesday. 18th instant, the balance-sheet for the year just concluded was presented and adopted Reports received from the superintendent stated that the inquest on the fire at ...

    Article : 384 words
  32. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN.

    Sir,—I was greatly surprised when reading in your paper the n[?] to be submitted to the Australian Cricket Council for the forthcoming English tour. As a lover of sport, especially cricket, I have ...

    Article : 241 words
  33. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 404 words
  34. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The cricket match, Norwood v. Adelaide, was concluded on the Adelaide Oval this evening, and resulted in a win for Adelaide by 17 runs. G. Giffen played well, scoring 172 not out. ...

    Article : 40 words
  35. AQUATICS.

    A meeting of the New South Wales Rowing Association was held in the Imperial Arcade Hotel last night. Mr. Dictrich presided, and there were present 20 members of the association representing ...

    Article : 603 words
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    Advertising : 145 words
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    Advertising : 78 words
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