The weights for the Shorts Handicap and the Sportsman's Handicap, to be decided at Clarendon to-morrow in conneclion with the second day's racing of the Hawkesbury Race Club, are promised to-day; and the adjustments for ...
Article : 430 wordsA meeting of the Senate was held on Monday last, at the [?]oms of the Royal Society. There were present:—The [?]cellor (the Hon. Sir W. M. Manning, LL.D.), the vice[?]cellor (Dr. Maclaurin), the Hon. Sir John Hay, ...
Article : 2,931 wordsThe Cowra Jockey-Club hold their annual meeting on April 2nd and 3rd. There are 13 entries for the Cowra Handicap, and 10 for the Town Plate Handicap. ...
Article : 33 wordsThere was only a small attendauce on the cricket grou[?] this afternoon, to witness the crickot match between the aboriginal team and the Nowcostle Cricket Club. The aboriginals in their two innings made a total of 132. The ...
Article : 100 wordsThe following is the draw for the Carrington Easter Handicap to he run on 21th, 20th, 28th, and 30th instant:- First Day.—First Heat: J. O'Toole, 42 yards; R. R. ...
Article : 1,045 wordsThe annual meeting of the Bathurst Gun Club was held last night, the president, Dr. Machattie, being in the chair. The report, as read by the honorary secretary, Mr, W. H. Hansard, showed that the past year had been a most ...
Article : 148 wordsIt is seldom that spectators of a non-club match are adequately rewarded for their attendance, but vinters to the Association Ground on Friday, 10th instant, could not complain of the performances of the contestants in the third ...
Article : 1,263 wordsThe autumn meeting of the Hawkesbury Race Club was inaugurated on the picturesque Clarendon course yesterday. The three special trains from the metropolis were well patronised; but the want of support shown by local residents was ...
Article : 2,738 wordsAn outing for patrons of rowing has been arranged for Saturday afternoon next, when the members of the New South Wales Rowing Association will have an opportunity of witnessing the crew, in training for the coming ...
Article : 98 wordsA meeting was held on Monday evening at Milthorpe's Hotel to make arrungements for holding the oponing run of the season. Representatives were present from the Sydney, Redfern, Manly, St. Loonards, Crusaders, Rover, ...
Article : 201 wordsThe fortnightly meeting of members of the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council was held last night; the president, Mr. Weat, occupying the chair. About 20 societies were represented. Prior to the confirmation of ...
Article : 345 wordsThe Turf Club held their first day's racing to-day, and it was the best meeting on record for years past. There were grand fields, and some splendid racing took place. The attendance was large. ...
Article : 273 wordsThe City and Union Recreation Clubs met last Saturday on the Strathfield Green to play their inter-club match. The green was in splendid order, and the game after the usual two and half hours play resulted in a win for the ...
Article : 188 wordsWe have received from Messrs. George Robertson and Co. a copy of a "Centennial Geography of New South Wales." The compiler, whose name is not given, explains that his aim has been to furnish a textbook which teachers ...
Article : 264 wordsSir,—You were good enough to allow me in you[?] columns last year to protest against the action of the committee of the Australian Jockey Club in commoucing the racing at the Autumn Meeting on Holy Saturday. I ask ...
Article : 105 wordsSir,—When the leader of the Opposition insults all Christians by referring to our Saviour us "An unfortunate wretch, placed in an unfortunnte position, and the mob cried 'Crucify Him.'" the near approach of Good Friday should remind all Churchmen of its proper observance, and ...
Article : 350 wordsThe following are the results of the second day's racing:- SHOUTS HANDICAP.—Roxana, 1; Alarm, 2. NOVEL RACE.—Marcella, 1; Singleton Maid, 2. ...
Article : 72 wordsSir,—I observe in your issue of this day a letter criticising the curriculum of studies at the Sydney University. I heartily wish that there might be some course settled on which one might rely. I beg you to allow me brielly to ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 wordsThe following handicaps have been declared by the Ponrith Progress Association for their various handicaps, to be run on the 31st of March and 2nd of April. Several pedestrians of acknowledged merit are among the ...
Article : 578 wordsThe Patrick's Plains Jockey Club Autumn Meeting was hold to-day. The weather was beautiful, and the course was in good order. There was a fair attendance. FLYING HANDICAP. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 23 Mar 1888, Page 5
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