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  2. THE RAILWAYS. BACCHUS MARSH SERVICE.

    A deputations from Baechus Marsh, introduced by Mr. Robertson, M.L.A., to the Railway Commissioners yesterday, urged that the special train from Bacchus March ...

    Article : 125 words
  3. MENTONE RACING CLUB.

    HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, 50 sovs. 2 miles 20 yards. TRIAL HANDICAP, 50 sovs. For horses that have never won or received a stake of the value of more than 50 sovs, on the flat. Five furlongs. ...

    Article : 211 words
  4. FITZROY RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 211 words
  5. CHARGES OF MURDER. CHINESE ACCUSED.

    The hearing of the case in the Supreme Court Criminal Sittings in which an elderly Chinese named Ah Kow was charged with having attempted to administer arsenic to ...

    Article : 287 words
  6. AUTUMN RACING CAMPAIGN.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,150 words
  7. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TO-DAY'S EVENTS.

    V.A.T.C. autumn meeting, at Caulfield (first day); Warwick Farm (N.S.W.) races Albion-park (Queensland) races; Canning-park (W.A.) races; cricket, Australia v. South Africa, at M.C.C. ...

    Article : 81 words
  8. YACHTING.

    A cruisers' race to Schnapper Point from Williamstown will be held to-day, starting at a quarter-past 2 p.m., first gun 10 minutes past 2 p.m. Entries and handicaps:—Koomeela, beat scratch, lead scratch: ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. RIVERINA COMMUNICATION.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—Members of the Decentralisation Commission will leave on Sunday night for Melbourne to consult with the Victorian Railway Commissioners in regard to railway ...

    Article : 38 words
  10. NO LIABILITY FOR BUSH FIRES.

    INGLEWOOD, Friday.—The Railway Commissioners have notified Mr. Langdon, M.L.A., that they recognise no liability in connection with the recent outbreaks of fire alongside the railway line ...

    Article : 52 words
  11. HOBSON'S BAY CLUB.

    A club race will be held to-day over the usual club course, starting from the Gem Pier at 3 p.m., for Mr. Hempel's trophy; first and second prizes to be presented by the club. Entries and handicaps:— ...

    Article : 86 words
  12. NOTES AND CHAT.

    Five horses engaged at Caulfield to-day, viz., Bobadea, Danaus, Wilari, Breach, and the Oakleigh Plate candidate Lorn, arrived at Flemington from Bonnyvale ...

    Article : 1,039 words
  13. PICOLA WEIGHTS.

    Jumpers' Flat Race. 14 miles.—The Joker, 10.9; Huret Lad, 10.2; Miss Bell, 9.12; Dapple, 9.11; Birdiller, 9.7; Clear, 9.5; Lady Winsome, 9.0; Seastream, 8.12; Lanite, 8.10; Harrigan, 8.40; Grandpa, ...

    Article : 331 words
  14. DARLING-MELBOURNE SERVICE.

    Sir.—The suburbs on the Darling line are making little progress on account of the poor train service, viz., one train an hour throughout the day. the usual extra traffic ...

    Article : 176 words
  15. CHECKING TICKETS.

    The Minister for Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson) forwarded to the Railway Commissioners last week a memorandum expressing surprise that the antiquated ...

    Article : 197 words
  16. BRIGHTON CLUB.

    Two races will be sailed at Brighton to-day for which the entries and handicaps are as follow:— "A" Class Trophies. Rear Commodore Allee, the club, and Mr. C. H. Beauchamp. Salacia ser., ...

    Article : 122 words
  17. MANOOKA RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 82 words
  18. PORT MELBOURNE CLUB.

    Yacht-owners are notified that the Port Melbourne clulb's open race, fixed for Saturday, February 25, will be a handicap on performances, and not a rating race. ...

    Article : 36 words
  19. BEEAC RACES.

    BEEAC, Wednesday.—The annual meeting of the Beeac Turf Club was held to-day, in wet weather. There was a fair attendance. Results:— Trial Handicap. Six furlongs.—T. Mulder's ...

    Article : 611 words
  20. MELBOURNE TROTTING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 504 words
  21. ROWING.

    The Essendon Rowing Club will hold a fourcared regatta this afternoon. ...

    Article : 13 words
  22. THE YOUNG GUARD. MUNICIPAL TRAINING AREAS.

    The Footscray Council on Wednesday received from the officers of the local company of the Commonwealth military forces a letter stating that they wished to apply for the ...

    Article : 125 words
  23. NEW ZEALAND CASE.

    WELLINGTON, Friday.—Interesting evidence was given at the resumed inquest on the body of Ethel Bradley, which was found in a lane at Chirstchurch on ...

    Article : 116 words
  24. SWIMMING.

    The City Baths Swimming Club will decide two races for senior and junior members at the City Baths, Swanston-street, on Tuesday evening next, for gold and silver medals. Entries may be left ...

    Article : 52 words
  25. SUNSHINE SERVICE.

    Mr. Warde, M.L.A., introduced a deputation of Sunshine residents to the Minister for Railways (Mr. A. A. Billson) yesterday. He stated that it was desired that the ...

    Article : 170 words
  26. BAIRNSDALE WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 302 words
  27. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CARNIVAL.

    Entries close on Thursday with the secretary of the Fitzroy, Swimming Club for all events to be decided at the carnival, which has been arranged by the club in aid of the building fund of the ...

    Article : 70 words
  28. FACTORIES ACT.

    BUNGAREE. Friday.—The shopkeeper in the North Riding of the Buninyong Shire forwarded a petition to Mr. H.M. Murphy, chief inspector of factories, asking for the ...

    Article : 146 words
  29. MORDIALLOC SCHOOL CARNIVAL.

    The annual swimming carnival in connection with the Mordialloc State school was held yesterday. Bad weather was experienced. A feature of the carnival was an exhibation by the Mordialloc ...

    Article : 176 words
  30. MARYBOROUGH DISSATISFACTION.

    MARYBOROUGH, Thursday.—Great dissatisfaction is expressed at the action of the Defence department in connection with the registration of the young guard. ...

    Article : 54 words
  31. RAILWAY INSTITUTE.

    In its report to the annual meeting of members of the Royal Institute, to be held on Monday evening next, the council of the institute will state that the membership ...

    Article : 78 words
  32. GEELONG AREAS.

    GEELONG, Friday.—In the Geelong B and C defence areas, comprising the city, suburbs, and a large country area, 1,739 youths have registered for military ...

    Article : 49 words
  33. FOOTBALL.

    Melbourne Cricket Club.—A meeting of members of the M.C.C. interested in football will be held at the Athenæum Upper Hall, Collins-street, on Thursday, March 2, at 8 p.m. Business:—Annual ...

    Article : 228 words
  34. SEA LAKE TO TYRELL WEST.

    SEA LAKE, Thursday.—At a public meeting held last evening, Mr. John Crosbie presiding, it was decided, on the motion of Mr. R. Crosble, sesonded by Mr. W. Sutherland, to form a railway ...

    Article : 115 words
  35. BALLARAT MINERS' TURF CLUB WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 437 words
  36. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    SYDNEY, Friday.—The area officers are engaged in grouping the boys who have registered themselves for compulsory training in the respective districts, and within a few ...

    Article : 110 words
  37. THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

    A feature of the performance of "The Gay Grisette" at the Theatre Royal to-night will be the first appearance in Australia of Mr. Tom Graves, the London comedian, who has arrived ...

    Article : 1,262 words
  38. SHORTAGE OF TRUCKS.

    ROCHESTER, Thursday.—Great dissatisfaction is ecpressed at the shortage of trucks, and grain dealers are refusing to buy any more for the present. ...

    Article : 78 words
  39. LANG LANG RACES.

    LANG LANG, Friday.—The Lang Lang Amateur Racing Club held their annual meeting to-day. There was a large attendance. Results:— Trial Handicap. Five furlongs.—V. Castler's ...

    Article : 539 words
  40. BETTING FRAUD.

    Several arehiteets in the city have been duped by a man who is representing himself as an owner of racehorses. His scheme is to give instructions for the draiting of ...

    Article : 115 words
  41. GOLF.

    A general meeting of the ladies of the Albertpark club will be held at the golf-house on Monday, February 27, at half-past 2 o'clock. ...

    Article : 32 words
  42. SYDNEY EXPRESS DELAYED.

    WAGGA, Friday—The Melbourne to Sydney express was held up this morning at Wagga, owing to a block on the line at Bonen. Two heavilyladen trucks of the goods train. which left Wagga ...

    Article : 58 words
  43. BOXING.

    At the Melbourne Athletic Club on Monday night, the first round of the novice tourney will be held. ...

    Article : 23 words
  44. CRESSY TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 191 words
  45. NEWTOWN-BEEAC LINE.

    LINTON, Friday.—For some months past the Grenville Shire has been advocating the construction of a station or siding at Derwent Jacks, on the Newtown-Be[?] railway line. Departmental ...

    Article : 116 words
  46. AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

    The fifth summer sports meeting, promoted by the V.A.A.A, will be held on the Amateur Sports ground (late Friendly Societies'), this afternoon. ...

    Article : 27 words
  47. COUNTRY SPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 772 words
  48. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 202 words
  49. SWAN HILL JOCKEY CLUB WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 258 words
  50. WALLACE RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 158 words
  51. PENOLA RACES.

    PENOLA (S.A.), Thursday.—The Penola races were held to-day. Rain fell all the afternoon, and greatly affected the attendance. The totalus[?]er investments amounted to £820, against £7[?]/5/ last ...

    Article : 201 words
  52. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 129 words
  53. POLO.

    CARAMUT, Friday.—There was a large gathering of people to witness the polo match between R. A. D. Hood's "Pops" and the Sydney team. The weather was entirely favourable, and a good, fast ...

    Article : 284 words
  54. MIRBOO NORTH PONY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 words
  55. VIOLET TOWN RACES.

    VIOLET TOWN, Thursday.—The summer meeting of the Violet Town Race Club was held on Wednesday, and was a financial success, Results:— ...

    Article : 220 words
  56. KERANG TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 57 words
  57. NAR-NAR-GOON RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 454 words
  58. BUNGAREE TURF CLUB RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 238 words
  59. PONIES AT POWLETT.

    WONTHAGGI, Friday.—Furher trouble over the mine ponies occurred last nigh. in consequence of which No. 3shaft was hung up for about two hours. The miners ...

    Article : 216 words
  60. BOWLS.

    This afternoon the A and B Four-rink Pennant and also the Three-rink Competition of the Victorian Bowling Association will be continued. The following is the programme:— ...

    Article : 251 words
  61. COBRAM WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 372 words
  62. MOULAMEIN RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  63. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The first of the series of Members' Handicap Sweep[?], promoted by the Melbourne [?] Club, took place at the grounds, North Brighton, yesterday. Members subscribed to [?] [?], and the ...

    Article : 254 words
  64. SOCIAL REFORM.

    At a meeting of the council of the Social Reform Burean, held on Thursday at the offices, Equitable-building, the Rev. A.R. Edgar presiding, it was devided to celebrate ...

    Article : 148 words
  65. THREE-RINK COMPETITION.

    Section 1.—Armadale v. Prince's-park A. Hawthorn City v. Hawthorn, Camberwell v. Box Hill A. Prahran v. Brighton. Section 2.—S.M.C.C. v. Middle-park, Box Hill [?] ...

    Article : 146 words
  66. BOXING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 92 words
  67. COLAC WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 133 words
  68. A.N.A. COMPETITIONS.

    The A.N.A. musical and elocutionary competitions were cont[?]et in the Mhenemm-hall fast evening, The following receival laghest [?] in their valious sections; C[?]29, Champion ...

    Article : 85 words
  69. MELBOURNE CROQUET CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 67 words
  70. VICTORIAN LADIES' ASSOCIATION. A PENNANT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  71. DAYLESFORD AND GLENLYON RACE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 124 words
  72. COLAC GUN CLUB.

    One nomination, £2; two noms., £3/10/1 stars allowed, Nominations received on the around. Unlimited number of first-class brids. Drugs will meet the morning trains from Melbourne and ...

    Article : 67 words
  73. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 56 words
  74. MALMSBURY R.C. WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 218 words
  75. MOTOR-BOATING.

    The Victorian Motor-boat Club will held a race to Mornington on Saturday afternoon, February 25, for a trophy of £10/10/, presented by the "Shamrock," and second and third prizes given ...

    Article : 49 words
  76. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 20 words
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