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  2. SHARKS.

    Sir,—It is generally believed that sharks capture and devour large quantities of fish; this is a mistake, one porpoise will take more fish in a month than ten sharks could in a year. A shark would have about as much chance ...

    Article : 592 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The well-arranged bill of fare provided by the A. J. C. should attract a large gathering at Randwick to-day, and the quality of the competitors engaged in the several events promises first-class sport. The usual facilities for ...

    Article : 1,525 words
  4. CONTINENTAL GOSSIP.

    The Parliamentary inquiry into M. Wilson's alledged [?]rupt practices having been voted by the Chamber of Deputies, so many other parties and incidents have been brought up for critical examination that the ...

    Article : 1,898 words
  5. CARRINGTON CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.

    The running, for the Carrington Christmas Handicap was concluded last Saturday afternoon, the winner being W. Kennedy, off the 24 yards mark, in 12½ seconds. The second round opened with a rather easy win for M. J. ...

    Article : 1,163 words
  6. WOLLONGONG AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 107 words
  7. REGATTA AND RACE'S AT PORT MACQUARIE.

    The entries for the annual regatta, which comes off on Boxing Day are the best over received. Thera are six competitors for the Cup race, including boats from the Macleay, Hastings, and Manning Rivers. The contest ...

    Article : 82 words
  8. MODEL FARMS FOR THE RICHMOND.

    Sir,—In returning thanks to the electors of St. Leonards on the 24th ultimo, the Premier, in the course of a lengthy speech, made a statement which should be of special interest to the inhabitants of the agricultural districts of the ...

    Article : 487 words
  9. CRICKET.

    The following players leave by this afternoon's express for Melbourne, where they will represent the N. S. W. Warehousemen in the annual Intercolonial match against Victoria:—A. Anderson, H. P. Alderson, W. Alderson, J. ...

    Article : 1,086 words
  10. THE CIVIL SERVANTS.

    Sir,-When a commission to examine into the working of the Civil Service was spoken of, it was stated that it would be composed of gentlemen unprejudiced and unconnected with the Service—and what do we find: an ex-Deputy ...

    Article : 447 words
  11. THE BUTTER, BACON, AND HAM DUTIES.

    Sir,—A good deal of political capital is endeavoured to be made out of the Treasurer's proposals regarding the above. Let us see with what reason, if any. In most countries where dairying is carried on rents—often high rents are ...

    Article : 628 words
  12. ARTISANS' DWELLINGS—THE PRICE OF THE LAND.

    Sir,—A careful review of the circumstances connected with the erection of artisans'dwellings in the city, will indicate that the success or otherwise of the scheme brings almost entirely on the price paid for the land acquired for ...

    Article : 425 words
  13. AQUATICS.

    On Saturday afternoon the double-sculling handicap promoted by Mr. H. Floyd, of Globe Point, took place on the waters of Johnston's Bay. There were eight pairs handicapped, the draw having resulted as follows:—Guilford ...

    Article : 649 words
  14. A. J. C. SUMMER MEETING.

    The following is the programme to be played out at Randwick to-day, and from which the scratched horses have been eliminated:— THE FLYING HANDICAP—6 furlongs. ...

    Article : 820 words
  15. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.

    Sir,—It is well Known all over the country that agriculture shows have of late years been greatly overdone, so much so that with the Government subsidy withdrawn there were hopes of returning to a better state of things; ...

    Article : 306 words
  16. GAMBLING TABLES, &c., AT RANDWICK RACECOURSE.

    Sir,—During the races at Randwick at the approaching meeting it is to be hoped that the Inspector-General of Police, conjointly with the Jockey Club, will take the initialive to put down the open barofaced swindling carried on ...

    Article : 252 words
  17. HIGHLAND GATHERING SPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 630 words
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