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  2. THE WHEAT HARVEST IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Register's returns of the wheat harvest show a net increase of 20,000 acres in the area under cultivation. The total area is 1,970,000 acres, yielding 10,885,000 bushels, or 5 bushels. ...

    Article : 354 words
  3. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS. BROUGHTON CREEK.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 2,234 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The work done at Randwick during the week has not been ot much interest. Most of the cracks have taken flight to Victoria, and the unfavourable state of the weather has prevented the regulars from being rattled ...

    Article : 824 words
  5. CARRINGTON ELECTRIC-LIGHT HANDICAP.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 210 words
  6. TASMANIAN TURF CLUB RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 305 words
  7. PEDESTRLANISM

    Tho running for the Adelaide Sheffield Handicap terminated on Friday, the 11th instant, the winner being T. A. Oaten, with E. G. Koon second, and J. J. Duncan third. The following entries have been received for the six days ...

    Article : 167 words
  8. PRESENTATION OF REGATTA PRIZES.

    Last night the Mayor ot Sydney (Mr. A. J. Riley, M.L.A.) presented the prises to the winning crews and others who contested in the races at the National Regatta of 1887, run in January last. The ...

    Article : 458 words
  9. DISEASE IN HORSES.

    Chief Inspector Valentine and the Government veterinarian returned from the North-east, and have reported on the horse disease. Surgeon Chalwin concludes that the horses are suffering from malignant ...

    Article : 186 words
  10. THE WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY.

    We have had another splendid fall of steady rain. A very high wind from the south-west is blowing, and there is every appearance of more rain. BOURKE, THURSDAY. ...

    Article : 518 words
  11. HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  12. TEST BICYCLE RACE MEETING.

    The distribution of the prizes to the successful competitors in connection with the late test bicycle race meeting took place yesterday evening at the Oxford Hotel. There was a large attendance of prize-winners and others. The ...

    Article : 504 words
  13. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The local land board sat here yesterday, and disposed of about a dozen cases. They go on to Delegate to-day, and thence to Bega tend Eden. Some of the selectors say that, generally speaking, there will be no little difficulty for ...

    Article : 372 words
  14. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) BATHURST TURF CLUB RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 482 words
  15. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 words
  16. CROOKWELL RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 87 words
  17. THE MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    Little wagering took place to-day Over the Autumn events of the V. R. C. Owing to the favourite for the Newmarket Handicap, Lochiel, having bolted away with his boy, aad galloping four miles, in the morning, before being ...

    Article : 77 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIA V. BALLARAT.

    In the cricket match South Australia v. Ballarat, the former scored 401 runs and the latter 92. ...

    Article : 23 words
  19. CRICKET.

    Weather permitting, the concluding match between the New South Wales Eleven and Shaw's team will commence at noon to-day on the Association Cricket Ground. Owing to business engagements Burton and Evans will not be ...

    Article : 534 words
  20. CYCLING.

    The next champion meeting will probably be between Fred. Wood and Rolfe. Wood has expressed his willinguess to ride Rolfe from one to ten miles for £100 a side within six weeks' time. ...

    Article : 35 words
  21. THR BULLI MINERS.

    The Miners' Union held a local meeting yesterday, and decided by ballot to resume work on condition that both the married and single men should be allowed to ballot for places in the mine. This was communicated to the masters, ...

    Article : 76 words
  22. LAWN TENNIS.

    To-morrow afternoon, on the courts at the Association ground, Mr. A. W. Allen will play Mr. E. W. Wallington, to decide who shall be captain of the Sydney Lawn Tennis Club for the year 1887. A very close match is ...

    Article : 183 words
  23. NEW ENGLAND JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 384 words
  24. AMUSEMENTS.

    Last evening: Augustin Daly's sensational drama, "Under the Gaslight," was revived at the Gaiety Theatre with some success. This emotional play, which had an almost phenomenal run in the United States and England, is of ...

    Article : 176 words
  25. PROTECTION AND THE WORKING MAN.

    Sir,—It has been asserted over and over again that protection has done a great deal for the mechanics and working men of America, and in fact that they are better off in every respect than their compeers in New South ...

    Article : 549 words
  26. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Seven thousand ewes, from Buddigower to Warrms station, T. M. Keegh owner, Gibbs drover, passed on the 11th February; 1000 bullocks, from Lauark station to Dubbo, M'Kay and Ralfe owners, Douglas drover, passed ...

    Article : 313 words
  27. MR. PAIN'S FIREWORKS.

    Owing to the threatening condition of the weather yesterday the display of fireworks, announced to take place in the Domain last evening, was postponed until Saturday next, when a splendid programme will be presented to the patrons ...

    Article : 265 words
  28. AQUATICS

    SYDNEY AMATEUR CANVAS DINGY CLUB.—The S. A. C. D. Club held a meeting on Wednesday evening last, at the Albion Hotel, Market-street. The commodore (Mr. G. Hellings) presided. It was decided to postpone ...

    Article : 148 words
  29. MANNING RIVER JOCKEY CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 131 words
  30. PARKES.

    The Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association's February show was held to-day. and was very successful. The attendance was pot so large as usual. The exhibits in cattle, extra horse stock, and farm ...

    Article : 545 words
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