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  2. MELBOURNE MARKETS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,093 words
  3. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    An inquest was held on Thursday at the Morgue by the coroner for Bourke (Dr. R. H. Cole) regarding the death of Duncan Drummond, who, having left home ...

    Article : 114 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    V.R.C. Spring Meeting (first day); Warwick Farm (N.S.W.) races; entries close for Warragul races; entries close for Baddaginnie sports; cricket matches. ...

    Article : 28 words
  5. THE RACING CARNIVAL. DERBY DAY.

    Moderately cool and cloudy, with coastal showers; not, however, likely affect Melbourne. Wind between west and south. ...

    Article : 570 words
  6. BOWLS.,

    Section A.—Canterbury v. Camberwell—Richmond Union v. West Melbourne—Kew, a bye. Section B.—South Melbourne v. Hawthorn—North Fitzroy A v. Essendon—Prince's-park, a bye. ...

    Article : 130 words
  7. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings for the V.R.C. meeting were recorded yesterday.:—Cup hurdle Rrce—Datonator and Corral. Oaks Stakes—Mohur and Double Barrel. ...

    Article : 44 words
  8. NOTES AND CHAT.

    Mr. Agir Wynne recently registered with the V.R.C. his racing colours as follows:— "Green. pink facings, pink sleeves and cap." Mr. Wynne yesterday asked the ...

    Article : 1,506 words
  9. CUP VISITORS.

    Amongst the fresh visitors to arrive in anticipation of the Melbourne Cup meeting are Sir Launcelot Stirling, a steward of the S.A.J.C. from Adelaide, and Mr. W. L. ...

    Article : 39 words
  10. ON THE TRACKS.

    The wort at Flemington yesterday morning was principally confined to spurting. Koopan merely cantered, butb Sylvanit[?] spurted. Demas trotted. All three ...

    Article : 113 words
  11. CHILD DROWNED IN A WELL.

    The coroner for Bourke (Dr. R. H. Cole) held an inquest at Sunbury on Thursday regarding the death of Annie O'Mcara, aged 10½ years, who was drowned by failing into ...

    Article : 176 words
  12. ESSENDON RINK TOURNAMENT.

    The rink tournament to be held on the Essendon Bowling-green on Cup Day closed with 16 entries. The following is the first draw. Trains from town, 9.22 and 9.51:— ...

    Article : 101 words
  13. GOLF.

    Victoria Club.—The usual monthly medal will be played for to-day, and there will be a ballot for new members. ...

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  14. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The Melbourne Gun Club held the second of their big spring events, the Cup Handicap, at North Brighton, yesterday, in fine weather, but the attendance was hardly up to the average. The ...

    Article : 300 words
  15. CUP DAY.

    The Cup race next Tuesday will be at half-past 3 o'clock. Trains will depart from Spencer-street station on that day as soon after 9 o'clock is required, and ...

    Article : 244 words
  16. VICTORIA CLUB.

    The Victoria club opened their green for the season on Wednesday last with a very pleasant afternoon's entertainment provided by the president (Mr. J. Mitchell), who has j ust returned from a ...

    Article : 212 words
  17. BENCHMAN'S HAND CUT.

    KORUMBURRA. Thursday.—Thomas Egan, a benchman employed at the sawmill at Korumburra South, had a thumb and forefinger almost severed by accidentally ...

    Article : 39 words
  18. QUEENSLAND FATALITIES.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—A seamen named James Patrick Birkley fell overboard from the barque Annisona at Brisbane last night, and was drowned. ...

    Article : 143 words
  19. ROWING.

    A special meeting of the Victorian Rowing Association was held at Young and Jackson's Hotel last evening, Mr. T. Ellison presiding, to consider an appeal from the Mercantile Rowing Club against ...

    Article : 227 words
  20. MURMUR'S CONDITION.

    The condition of Murmur was no worse yesterday than on the previous day but whether he will see the post for the Melbourne Cup next Tuesday remains a matter of doubt. ...

    Article : 159 words
  21. DUNLOP TYRE COMPANY.

    The eleventh ordinary general meeting of sharcholders in the Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company of Australasia Limited was held at the head office of the company, 108 ...

    Article : 940 words
  22. EDGED TOOLS.

    CASTLEMAINE, Thursday.—A labourer, named John White was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday night, having sustained an extensive wound in his right ...

    Article : 64 words
  23. ANTICIPATIONS.

    As the race which gives the day its name the Derby requires first attention. There are seven acceptors, but two trainers, J. Scobie and T. Payten, are doubly ...

    Article : 328 words
  24. DYNAMITE TAKES FIRE.

    OUTTRIM, Friday,—A singular occurrenee befel H. Morrison, an employe at the Outtrim-Howitt colliery, on Wednesday morning. He was walking down the main ...

    Article : 65 words
  25. AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

    The above sports meeting was held on the college oval on Thursday last. The weather was ideal, the attendance good, and the programme a large one. The Public Schools 120 Yards Hurdles went ...

    Article : 309 words
  26. ARRIVAL OF HORSES.

    The teams of Mr. J. Wilson and Mr. J. Wilson, jun., for the V.R.C. meeting, came to hand yesterday. Mr. J. Wilson has Blinker, Roller, Comic Opera, and the ...

    Article : 57 words
  27. FALL FROM A SMOKE-STACK.

    BROKEN HILL, Friday.—William Dirk, working at the Junction North mine, miraculously escaped being killed this afternoon. He was doing some work at the top ...

    Article : 142 words
  28. TRAINS ON CUP DAY.

    Sir,—It is certain that a great many more people would visit Flemington on race days were the trip by rail rendered less of a trial and with less discomfort. I refer ...

    Article : 293 words
  29. NUMBERING OF CATTLE.

    Sir,—As a cattle-breeder whose herd has run into five figures, I quite agree with the remarks contained in "Shroppy's" letter in your issue of to-day. The aluminium [?]ar-tag ...

    Article : 94 words
  30. Advertising

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    Advertising : 494 words
  31. 'FITZROY RACES.

    The Fitzroy Racing Club were favoured with fine weather for their meeting yesterday. There was a very fair attendance, and good racing took place. Details:— ...

    Article : 566 words
  32. COLLEGE SPORTS.

    HAMILTON, Friday.—The Hamilton College sports were held on the show-ground, Hamilton, in fine weather, on Monday last. Results:—Handicap for age, 220 yards.—R. Carter, 21 yds, 1; J. ...

    Article : 167 words
  33. THE ROSE SHOW.

    The Melbourne Town-hall presented a charming appearance yesterday afternoon when the rose show of the National Rose Society was opened by Lady Madden. Her ...

    Article : 571 words
  34. THE BETTING MARKET.

    Considering that it was the eve of the meeting, betting over the Derby and Melbourne Cup yesterday was not over brisk. There was a good run all day long on ...

    Article : 451 words
  35. SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.

    The third annual schools' championship of Victoria meeting, under the auspices of the Victorian Amateur athletic Association, is to be held on the Melbourne Cricket-ground on Friday next ...

    Article : 53 words
  36. SCHOOL SPORTS.

    The second of the public school events was decided at the Weslev College sports yesterday, when the quarter-mile event was run off. The track on the Wesley College ground is rather narrow, and ...

    Article : 260 words
  37. SWIMMING.

    A meeting was held on Thurday at the Middlepark Baths, and it was decided to form a Middlepark Swimming Club. The following were elected office-bearers—President, Mr. T. R. Ashworth; ...

    Article : 56 words
  38. ALEXANDRA RACES.

    ALEXANDRA, Wednesday.—The extra meeting in connection with the Alexandra Race Club took, place here on the 19th inst. Beautiful weather prevailed, but the fields were poor. Results:— ...

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  39. BOXING.

    The fIght between Cripps and "Al" Neill takes place at Fitzerald's Circus building, Prince's-bridge, on Wedneday next. Both are very skiful men, rapid workers, and hard hitters. Cripps ...

    Article : 60 words
  40. OTHER MATCHES.

    "Bert" Jennings will engage in a 20-round contest, at the Queen's-hall, Beurke-street to-night, with Denny Isles, for a side wager of £10. There will also be an eight-round glove contest, and ...

    Article : 129 words
  41. NEW ZEALAND CUP.

    WELLINGTON, Friday.—Grand Rapids is favouritc for the New Zealand Cup, at 3 to 1; Mclodeon is at 4 to 1, Mahutonga and Convoy 6 to 1. ...

    Article : 36 words
  42. WIDTH OF TIRES.

    A conference of delegates from the various municipalities in the metropolitan area, convened by the Williamstown Council, sat at the Municipal Association rooms yesterday for the purpose of ...

    Article : 255 words
  43. ASCOT WEIGHTS.

    14. 2 Hands Handicap, of 10 sovs. 4½ furlonge.— Operator, 9.4: Musician, 8.12; Kitty Pye, 8.12; Mattic, 8.9; Wavelet, 8.0; Miss Alto, 7.12; Gald Link, 7.7; Doreen, 7.2; Lady Guide, 6.12; Lady ...

    Article : 266 words
  44. CRICKET.

    The Victorian Cricket Association pennant committee, in which is vested the right of dealing with permits to play[?] to transfer from one club to another, has had to reopen the question of J. V. ...

    Article : 378 words
  45. JOCKEYS' MOUNTS.

    The V.R C. committee did not entertain at their meeting yesterday the application ot W. Burn for a renewal of his jockey's license and A. Richardson has not yet ...

    Article : 162 words
  46. ALLEGED ROBBERY.

    A man named Patrick Fa[?]ey on employe of the Metropolitan Board ol Works, was, before the Port Melbourne Court on Thursday, charged with being drunk and disorderly. The Bench, Messrs. ...

    Article : 155 words
  47. Advertising

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