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  2. PARLIAMENT.

    The President took the chair at 20 minutes to 5, nnd read the prayer. QUESTIONS. Mr. EMBLING, in calling the attention ...

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  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    To-day.—Geelong races; M'lvor races; entries close for Leigh-road races. Thursday.—Settling over Geelong races, at Victorian Club; entries for Dookle races close; ...

    Article : 76 words
  4. SPORTING NOTES.

    The Geelong races are set down for decision to-day, and the indications are that this old-established club will have a successful meeting. Some good horses are ...

    Article : 987 words
  5. BURRUMBEET TURF CLUB ENTRIES.

    Hurdle Race.—Kinglet, Ricearton, New Chum, Daisy, Gambler, Firewood, Rcindeer, New Year, Mizpah, Limelight, Morocco. Trial Handicap.—Vengower, Hatwood, Princess, ...

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  6. DENILIQUIN BIRTHDAY RACING CLUB'S WEIGHTS.

    Trial Handicap. Six furlongs.—Mascotte 11., 9.12; Provide, 8.3; Hamlet, 8.0; Creeping Jane, 8.0; Tramp, 7.12; Atonement, 7.10; Earl of Carrick, 7.10; Donum, 7.8; Ruby. 6.10; Uncas, 6.9; ...

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  7. CRICKET.

    A two days' match between the Geelong Nondescripts and the Bohemians, a Melbourne teani, resulted in a win for the former by 81 runs. Greene 166 not out and Rankin 72 were the chief ...

    Article : 332 words
  8. A.N.A. FETE.

    At the meeting of the local branch of the Austialian Natives' Assotiatton last night, it was unanimously decided to strongly protest against the issue of ...

    Article : 57 words
  9. SIR JOHN FORREST AND THE MAIL CONTRACTS.

    Sir,—From various paragraphs in the public press it appears that Sir John Forlest is endeavouring to persuede the Postmasters-General to van the mail contracts ...

    Article : 318 words
  10. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. Salmon, in reply to Mr. Higgins, said ...

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  11. CYCLING.

    Melbourne Amateur AVheIcrs.— A general meeting will he held at the club rooms to-night. ...

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  12. POLO.

    A match was played on the Osborne ground yesterday between the Oaklands and Geelong polo teams. Geelong won a trying game by five goals to one. The teams were constituted as follows: ...

    Article : 54 words
  13. BOWLS.

    The trophy offered for the championship tournament of the Warrnambool Bowling Club has attracted 22 members, and a good draw has been made for the play-off. The match will be ...

    Article : 59 words
  14. MELBOURNE MARKETS.

    13,500 yarded; the supply was fully ample for requirements, though not so heavy as anticipated, a greater number consisting of store sheep than expected Prune merinocs were moderately ...

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  15. MUNICIPAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The Coburg Shire Council, at their ordinary meeting on Monday, considered a recommendation from the public works committee for the dismissal of the overseer of worts (Mr. J. Reid). It ...

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  16. COMPLAINTS AGAINST A FIRE BRIGADE.

    Compilants were made at the Prahrran City Council meeting on Monday of the action of the local fire brigade at an outbreak of fire in the city on December 23 last. Councillor Naylor ...

    Article : 150 words
  17. SALIE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    Mathieson and Davis report:—"Fat Cattle.— Medium yarding; demand fairly good at slightly improved rates. We sold bullocks to £7; cows, from £4/14/ to £5/19/; helfers, from £4/5 to ...

    Article : 186 words
  18. GEELONG RACING CLUB.

    Special train will leave Spencer-street at 10.20 a.m. horses and passengers; 11.25. passengers only. Return, 10/8 first-class, 7/ second.. S.S. Courier leaves Queen's Wharf at 9.15 a.m., ...

    Article : 81 words
  19. TRADES' HOLIDAYS.

    Another difference has occurred between the Prahran and the South Yarra Trades' Clubs as to the annual marine excursion. Each club has decided to hold independent excursions this year, ...

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  20. THE BOTANICAL-GARDENS.

    Sir,—I feel conlident that very few of the citizens of Melbourne realise what beautiful Botanical-girdens the city possesses; or, at any rate, they do not Know in what a ...

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  21. FITZROY RACES.

    Hurdle Race (Horse), £10, 1½ miles. 14.3 a.m. Handicap, £10, 4 furlongs. 14.1 a.m. Handicap, £10. 4 furlongs. 12.3 a.m. Handicap, £10. 3½ furlongs. ...

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  22. INSUFFICIENT POLICE AT COBURG.

    At the meeting of the Coburg Shire Council on Monday night. Councillor W. S. Arthur directed attention to the insuflieiencv of the local police protection. He stated that for a district like ...

    Article : 107 words
  23. ECHUCA RACING CLUB.

    Trial Srakes, 6 sovs, 6 furlongs. Hurdle Race, 10 sovs. 2 miles. Distance Trot, 5 sovs. 2¼ miles. Echuca Handicap, 29 sovs. 1[?] miles. ...

    Article : 73 words
  24. BOROONDARA TENDERS.

    At the meeting of the Boroondara Council on Monday night the following tenders were accepted:—Metalling Cross-street, H. Holland, £71 5/; supply of 30 street lanteras, J. Myring, £32 ...

    Article : 69 words
  25. ROCHESTER RACES.

    Trial Handicap, of 10 sovs. 6 furlongs. Hurdle Race, of 20 sovs. 2 miles. Rochester Handicap, of 25 socs 1¼miles. Half-mile Flutter, of 10 sovs. ...

    Article : 68 words
  26. ECHUCA LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    Shackell, White, and Co., report:—"An excellent sapply forward, and prices advanced from 5/ to 10/ per head. Cattle.—Fat bullocks, good, at £7 11/; fat bullocks, medlum, £5/17/6 to £6/3/; fat ...

    Article : 451 words
  27. FEDERAL DELEGATION TO GREAT BRITAIN.

    Sir GEORGE TURNER said that statements had appeared in the press with regard to a very important step taken by the Government in connection with a ...

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  28. THE AUSTRALASIAN TURE REGISTER For the SEASON 1898-99 IS NOW READY.

    Contains Performances of Every Horse in Australia. ...

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  29. FITZROY RACES.

    The Fitzroy races took place yesterday, in the [resence of a good attendannce. The weather was most oppressive, and the new pavillion, created by Mr. Spry, was much appreciated. The 12.1 ...

    Article : 399 words
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