LONDON, Dec. 2.—The closing of the final series of the year has not only been attended with remarkable excitement, but leaves the trade under very critical ...
Article : 1,278 wordsThe Stock Exchange having adjourned over the Christmas vacation there are no sales of stocks and shares to report. Business will be resumed on Thursday ...
Article : 96 wordsNAGAMBIE, Tuesday.—A most rare ca[?] of poisoning occurred here on New Year's Day to Mr. George Ottick, a local resident. Whilst fishing in the Goulbura River he ...
Article : 175 wordsTo-day.—Pakenham races; entries close for Warrnambool races; cricket match, South Australia v. Victoria, M.C.C. ground (fourth day); Richmond races; entries close for Fitzroy races. ...
Article : 53 wordsThe Richmond Racing Club will hold a meeting to-day. Five events for ponies of different classes have been arranged, the first being timed to start at half-past 2 ...
Article : 1,182 wordsWALHALLA, Tuesday.—An inspection of the LONG TUNNEL workings at the 2,200ft. level was made this morning. The face in the south drive wears an excellent appearance. The whole of the ...
Article : 811 wordsECHUCA, Monday. — The Barmah races took place to-day. Results:— Hurdle Race. Two miles.—Skilling's Order Boy, 9.0, I. Only one finished. Three starters. ...
Article : 245 wordsQUEENSCLIFF, Tuesday.—The steamer Federal, procured from Sydney by the purchasers of the wrecked steamer Australia to carry the salvaged cargo to Melbourne, ...
Article : 195 wordsMaiden Plate. Five furlongs—Morning Mist., Lord Howard, Desert. The Amazon, Arisaka, Clink, Zoraya, Admiral Rous, Encounter, Miss Bobby, Matana. Unfuri, Goldray, Bete Noir, Flying Blood, ...
Article : 174 wordsTHURSDAY ISLAND, Tuesday.—A South Sea man was wounded in the thigh and a Japanese was shot dead on New Year's Eve, but in neither case has an ...
Article : 105 wordsThere was a good attendance at the Ascot races yesterday. The competing fields were small, but some interesting racing was witnessed, two of the events being decided by less than head margins. ...
Article : 739 wordsThere was not much business doing in this morning's market being only a poor attendance. Vergetables were supplied in sufficient quantities to meet the demands. Fruits were plentiful, but ...
Article : 452 wordsPERTH, TUESDAY.—At the sales of blood stock to-day, Best Man was bought by Mr. B. Connor for 162 guineas, Royal Oak by Mr. W. S. Johnston for 150 guineas, and Lyddite by Mr. J. Courtney for ...
Article : 49 wordsNominations will be received by the hon. secretary of the Victorian Bowling Association, at 285 Collins-street, Melbourne, up to 23rd January, at 4 p.m., from all players wishing to compete in ...
Article : 203 wordsBERRINGA, Tuesday.—Excitement prevailed today over the reported discovery of a very rich lode at Derwent Jacks, about six miles from Berringa. the claim on which the find is said to ...
Article : 108 wordsTARNAGULLA, Saturday. —The majority of the claims have done little or no work during the holidays. The NEWBRIDGE UNITED LEADS cleaned off about 40oz. during the week. The ...
Article : 81 wordsCOLAC. Tuesday.—An exciting game of bowls was played here to-day between Flemington and Colac. The home team maintained a good lead till near the finsih, when the visitors gradually ...
Article : 50 wordsSYDNEY, Monday.—There were about 14,000 spectators at the Highland sports on the Cricketground to-day. The 100 yards amateur running championship was won by A. Widmer, of the ...
Article : 78 wordsHuddart. Parker, and Company announce that to-day the Courier leaves Queen's Wharf at 10 a.m. for Portarlington and Geelong, followed by the excelsior at 3 p.m. Passengers by the latter steamer ...
Article : 50 wordsKALGOORLIE, Tuesday.—At the IVANHOE the winze following the Horseshoe No. 4 lode at a point just inside the south boundary below the 500ft. level has now been sunk to a depth of 189ft. in ore ...
Article : 251 wordsThe forth-fourth annual regatta was held at Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen, on Monday, in the presence of 1,000 people. Results:—Maiden Four. —Rutherglen, 1; Lake, 2. Challenge Four (gig).— ...
Article : 88 wordsA.N.A. Fete.—Entries for the amateur athletic events to be held in connection with the A.N.A. Fete on the 28th and 30th inst. close to to-night, at the Fete office, 237 Collins-street, at 10 o'clock. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 53 wordsThe Beechworth races were held on Monday in favourable weather. Results:- Maiden Plate, of 10 sovs. Five furlongs.— Kiewa, 1; Cheotlock. 2; X Ray, 3. Won by three ...
Article : 2,395 wordsBALLARAT, Tuesday.—The New Year's meeting of the Burrumbeet-park and Windermere Racing Club was held yesterday. A sum of £100 was talem at the gates, as against £82 the previous ...
Article : 641 wordsThe following dividends have been declared, payable on the dates following the letter "P." The letter "C" denotes the date on which transferbooks close:— ...
Article : 187 wordsThe Hibernian Carnival at Bairnsdale had to be postponed in consequence of the rain after two events had been run. The sports will be held on the 12th inst. ...
Article : 1,857 wordsSir,—If "Humanity," of Traralgon, as owner of 40 trees is so anxious to "welcome the starling," I would advise him to plant cherry trees. Then if depending on ...
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Advertising : 41 wordsThe managers report:- Cock's Pioneer, Eldorado, 30th.— Commenced sluicing midnight 27th inst., after effecting repairs to engine foundation during holidays. Will run ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 wordsOUTTRIM, Tuesday.—Work was resumed at the collieries this morning, the pits having been closed since Saturday last for the New Year's holidays. A large proportion ...
Article : 178 words1. Handicap Hurdle Race. £15. Nom., 5/; acc., 5/. 2. Maiden Plated, £7; Entrance, 5/. 3. Dookie Handicap, £20. Nom., 5/; acc., 7/6. 4. Handicap Trial Stakes, £10. Nom., 4; acc., 3/. 5. District ...
Article : 116 wordsAll Correspondence Answered Immediately on Receipt. No Reply, No Business. ...
Article : 29 wordsYesterday morning a young man named Walter Jacks was arrested at Port Melbourne by Constable Brown on a charge of having broken into the store of Mr. Oliver, at Gilderoy, wear Warburton, on the ...
Article : 179 wordsThe results of the examination in Christian evidenies, held 5th December, 1904, are as follow:— Prize—Mr. Lorraine Barber (Albert-street Baptist School). Passed with credit (arranged in order of ...
Article : 210 wordsLAUNCESTON, Monday.—The Longford races were held in good weather. There was a large attendance. Some slight casualties occurred. Thornton, a Melbourne jockey, was thrown from the ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Wed 4 Jan 1905, Page 8
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