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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 89 words
  3. BALLARAT MINERS' TURF CLUB.

    17, 1903, at 8 p.m. Handicaps, August 22nd. TRIAL. 10 sovs. 5½ furlongs. Nom. 10/. HURDLE. 25 sovs. two miles 150 yards. Nom. 20/. ...

    Article : 82 words
  4. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    At a meeting of the Federal Executive Council which was held yesterday authority was given to the Defence department to purchase 8,000,000 rounds of small-arm ...

    Article : 200 words
  5. BURDEN OF CHARITY.

    In any consideration of the nnnngement of chanties the Melbourne Hospital claims specinl attention It is the leading chan tnlle institution in the state while its work ...

    Article : 2,424 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    V.R.C. races, at Flemington: Adelaide Grand National meeting (second day): Warwick Farm (N.S.W.), races; Melbourne shooting Club meeting, at Moreland; football matches; lawn tennis ...

    Article : 39 words
  7. CRITICISING THE BENCH.

    An extraordinary outburst of candour on the part of a witness who narrowly escaped being committed for contempt of court, relieved the tedium of proceedings in the ...

    Article : 694 words
  8. NOTES AND CHAT.

    In connection with to-day's V.R.C. races the following seratchings were recorded yesterday:—Three and Four Year Old Handicap, Billali; Show Handicap. Streatham; ...

    Article : 923 words
  9. Mr. TOM LESTER,

    Commission Agent, Victorian Club, Melbourne. CAULFIELD and MELBOURNE CUPS, 5000. ...

    Article : 46 words
  10. FITZROY RACES.

    The Fitzroy Racing Club held a very succesful meeting yesterday. The attendance was satisfactory, fields were large, and good racing took place. Results:— ...

    Article : 441 words
  11. THE RAILWAYS.

    The new management of the railways has imposed on guards a great deal of extra labour in the preparation of their "trip sheet.s" They now have to compile ...

    Article : 620 words
  12. WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.

    At yesterday's meeting of the Women's Hospital committee there were present— Mrs. Felstead (vice-president), in the chair, Mesdames Brenan Brodie, Ainslie, D'Ebro, ...

    Article : 307 words
  13. COROWA RACES.

    The Corowa Show races to-day were held in beautiful weather, and were well attended. With the exception of the Hurdle Race the racing was interesting, the finishes being very close. ...

    Article : 132 words
  14. THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENTS

    At the Princess's Theatre to-night Miss Nellie Stewart commences her fareewell season to Melbourne, prior to her return to Europe, opening in C. Haddon Chamber's ...

    Article : 884 words
  15. BAIRNSDALE RACES.

    These races were held to-day. Results:- Hurdle Race.—Good Shot, 1; Trilby, 2; Conqueror, 3. Won by two lengths. Trial Handicap. — Younghusband, 1; Overture, ...

    Article : 96 words
  16. WALKING CONTEST.

    Officers or the Lands, Mines, Water Supply, Education, Public Works, Agriculture, and Treasury departments are to hold a walking contest to-day, from North Fitzroy to Heidelberg and ...

    Article : 31 words
  17. MOONEE VALLEY PLUMPTON.

    GOODWOOD CUP, 32 all ages, at 2 guineas. ST. LEGER STAKES, 32 puppies, at 2 guineas. Entries close at noon on Wednesday, 26th August. Draw at 2 p.m. Card read over at 8 p.m. ...

    Article : 64 words
  18. MULWALA RACES.

    The annual races of the Mulwala Race Club were held on Monday. Results:- Trial Stakes.—T. O'Meara's Greysteel, 8.13, 1; W. Hennessy's Sunbeam, 8.13, 2; W. Palmer's ...

    Article : 106 words
  19. MELBOURNE MARKETS.

    The Associatcd Agents (M'Phail Bros. and Co., Abbott and Wilson, Adamson Strettle, and Co., Campbell and Sons) conjoint report:—"In to-day's market about 1,000 were penned, comprising 400 ...

    Article : 1,029 words
  20. GOLF.

    Essendon Club.—The monthly medal competition was played on Saturday, A. Armour winning with a score of 4 down to Bogey. The best cards handed in were:—A. Armour, handicap 15, 4 down; C. ...

    Article : 166 words
  21. A FAMILY IN DISTRESS.

    Sir,—May I place before your readers a case of pitiful distress that has just been brought under my notice—that of a man with a wife and four children, who had a ...

    Article : 283 words
  22. V.R.C. AUGUST MEETING.

    One of the V.R.C. off meetings will take place at Flemington today. The half-adozen events arranged filled well, and the sport looks like turning out interesting. ...

    Article : 145 words
  23. COURSING.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—At the New South Wales National Coursing Association's meeting at Rooty Hill to-day the results were:—New South Wales St. Leger.—J. Weir's bk w d Watt, by Black Douglas ...

    Article : 79 words
  24. COOLGARDIE RACES.

    There was a large crowd present, the weather was fine, and the racing interesting. The principal event, the Coolgardie Cup, was won by May King, who is a four-year-old son of Positano from May ...

    Article : 159 words
  25. BILLIARDS.

    The last game of the fourth round was played last evening, with the following result:—[?] Kohn (receives 130) beat D. Jacobs (receives 100) by 32. The draw for the fifth round resulted:—C. ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. FOOTBALL.

    The following are the football matches arranged for this afternoon:- LEAGUE MATCHES. Collingwood v. St. Kilda, at Collingwood; ...

    Article : 74 words
  27. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The weekly meeting of the Melbourne Gun Club took place at North Brighton yesterday. The leading item on the card was the second competition for the Club Fund Cup, in which seven ...

    Article : 96 words
  28. ANTICIPATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 68 words
  29. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB RACES.

    The principal event at the first day of the Queensland Turf Club August meeting resulted as follows:- Exhibition Handicap. One mile and a half.— ...

    Article : 97 words
  30. VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE.

    At a meeting of the Victorian Football League held last night at the Port Phillip Club Hotel it was decided that the final match for the premier ship should be played on the Melbourne ...

    Article : 274 words
  31. SPARROW SHOOTING.

    Members of the Melbourne Shooting Club will this afternoon meet in competition for the August Cup, of £5, an event to be won once at five birds. The remainder of the afternoon will be devoted [?] ...

    Article : 41 words
  32. GAS V. ELECTRICITY.

    Sir,—Mr. Grice, As chairman of our Gas Company, staled that Manchestcr lost £10,000 as the result of the year's work in the city electrical department. I enclose an ...

    Article : 65 words
  33. COUNTRY STOCK MARKETS.

    BENDIGO.—Mesrs. Nicholls and Hill (successors to L. Maepherson, Sternberg, and Co. Ltd., and F. Hill and Co.) report (Aug. 13):—"About 30 baconers penned; quality good to prime. There ...

    Article : 102 words
  34. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The Grand National Hurdle Race was run today, and resulted as follows:- Waiwera.................... 1 Tradewing....................2 ...

    Article : 35 words
  35. KYNETON AMATEUR TURF CLUB WEIGHTS.

    Trial Handicap. Five furlongs.—Connelstep, 10.0; Axedale, 8.8. Lipscombe, 8.7; Tastey. 8.7; Whisperer, 8.4; Woodstock, 8.4; Forest Queen, 8.2; Major M'Knight, 8.1; Lady Hopetoun, 7.13; ...

    Article : 362 words
  36. FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE.

    The butter market was maintained yesterday at the same prices as those ruling earlier in the week The rather sharp weather has hindered the production from increasing as fast as would otherwise ...

    Article : 498 words
  37. ASPENDALE-PARK RACING CLUB.

    35 sovs, TRIAL HANDICAP. For horses that have never won a stake of more than £50 on the flat. Five furlongs. 35 sovs. JUMPERS' FLAT RACE. For horses ...

    Article : 117 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 303 words
  39. PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCH.

    Wesley College v. Xavier College.—This match was played on the St. Kilda C.G. on Thursday, and resulted in a hollow victory for Wesley College by 179 points, the scores being:—Wesley College, 27 ...

    Article : 200 words
  40. THE AUSTRALASIAN TURF REGISTER.

    Contains the Performances of Almost Every Racehorse for the Past Year in all the States and New Zealand. Price, 20/. ...

    Article : 65 words
  41. LAWN TENNIS.

    The first round of the premiership matches will be completed this afternoon, when Albert-park play Fitzroy on the Albert-park courts, Melbourne play the University on the M.C.C. courts, and ...

    Article : 185 words
  42. HUNTING.

    The Melbourne Hounds will meet to-day opposite the Caulfield racecourse, on the Dandenong road, at 2 p.m. ...

    Article : 22 words
  43. Advertising

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    Advertising : 44 words
  44. CRICKET.

    Melbourne Cricket Club.—The annual general meeting will be held at 8 o'clock on Friday evening, September 11, at the Athenæum-hall. Nominations for office-bearers, committee, and two ...

    Article : 94 words
  45. Advertising

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