The Easter Monday festivities were yesterday entered into with the customary zest and thoroughness, alike in town and country, though the day was not quite so genial as ...
Article : 838 wordsThe weather to-day after the late rain was very enjoyable for holiday-making. Sports meetings were held in various parts of the district, but they were of local interest only. ...
Article : 2,515 wordsAs is Usual on a fine Easter Monday, a very large number of persons availed themselves yesterday of the numerous marine excursions made by the steamers of the port. The wind, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 wordsIn "The Run of Luck" the management of the Theatre Royal have been able to present a drama quite to the liking of the average holiday audience, and the theatre ...
Article : 93 wordsThe new Princess's Theatre has special attractions to present to holiday visitors to Melbourne in the magnificence of its fittings and decorations and its exceptional comforts, ...
Article : 86 wordsThe race meeting held on the Dowling Forest course this afternoon waa only moderately attended, notwithstanding the long programme put forward and the fine bracing ...
Article : 1,743 words"The Pickpocket," the humours of which are vigorously brought out by Mr. Harwood, Mr. Boucicault, and Mr. Everard, while other features ure agreeably presented by Miss ...
Article : 84 wordsThe Catholic picnic, which was held yesterday on the Warehousemen's Cricketground, in aid of the Magdaien Asylum and Catholic Orphan Asylum, proved ...
Article : 379 wordsThe Onkaparinga meeting was largely attended, and there was good racing. The totalisator was used by the club in the enclosure, and £3,200 was passed through, ...
Article : 295 wordsIt has happened fortunately for the theatregoing section of the Easter visitors to Melbourne that the current programme at this theatre has permitted of their seeing Miss ...
Article : 81 wordsThere was a large attendance at the pretty little course by the seaside yesterday. The weather was delightful, and the racing up to the average in point of interest—a ...
Article : 1,948 wordsThe performance of "Pygmalion and Galatea," in which Miss Alice Gardon and Mr H. C Sidney have created a highly favourable impression, was repented at this ...
Article : 38 wordsMr. Frank M. Clark's company succeeded in attracting one of the full houses which are the rule last night, and presented a characteristic programme. ...
Article : 28 wordsHugo's Buffalo Minstrels opened a season at St. George's Hall yesterday evening, and received a cordial welcome from a crowded audience. Their entertainment was in every ...
Article : 103 wordsThe annual Catholic sports, held at the Williamstown-reserve, came off yesterday in the presence of 2,800 persons. The local branch of the Catholic Benefit Society, with ...
Article : 195 wordsCottier's Theatre, lately known as the Nugget Theatre, was crowded last night, and is likely to be added to the list of places of amusement in Melbourne that nre proving ...
Article : 41 wordsThe following records of the results of minor meetings have been received:— (BY TELEGRAPH FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) ...
Article : 22 wordsThe extra Peoples Concert given in the Temperance-hall, Russell-street attracted an immense audience last last which filled the hall in every part, while hundreds had to be ...
Article : 57 wordsMalden Plate, once round.—Sandal 8st. 4lb., 1; Æolus, 6st. 81b., 2; Waterman, 6st. 11lb., 3. Five ran. Won by three lengths. Bowna Handicap, one mile and a quarter.— ...
Article : 148 wordsGloomy, indeed, was the outlook in Sydney on the morning of Easter Monday, and when a drizzing rain began to fall, intending visitors to Randwick made up their minds ...
Article : 3,525 wordsThere was a large attendance at the Zoological gardens yesterday. Including children there Were upwards of 4,000 visitors. As usual the elephant and camel were among ...
Article : 183 wordsMaiden Plate.—Melcpha, 1; Friendless, 2; Mario, 3. Handicap Hurdle Race.—Lady Brown, 1; Exile, 2; Hunter, 3. ...
Article : 39 wordsMalden Race.—kildare, 1; Good Iron and Diamond dead heat for second, Sx ran. Handicap Hurdle.—Mewburn, 1; Freeze Out, 2; Concord, 8. Seven ran. ...
Article : 91 wordsThe annual f[?] of the Order of Druids was held as usual yesterdny, and although it was not so successful in all respects as in previous years, many thousands of persons ...
Article : 674 wordsMalden Plate.—Bella, 1; Livingstone, 2; Water Lily, 3. Walbundric Handicap.—Albert, 1; Pawabroker, 2; Minnie, 3. ...
Article : 47 wordsMR. LOCKE RICHARDSON'S RECITALS. It would have been difficult to provide seats for another half a dozen persons in addition to those who crowded the ...
Article : 602 wordsHurdle Race, of 25 sovs, about two miles.—Donor. 10st. 41b., 1; Idle Boy, 9st. 12lb., 2. Four ran. Malden Plate.—Tambour, 1; Prince of the Valley, 2; Whiteclock, 3. Six ran. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tue 12 Apr 1887, Page 6
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