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  2. COURSING. BALLARAT AND BURRUMBEET CLUB.

    BALLARAT, Thursday.— The Ballarat and Burrumbeet Coursing Club resumed their championship meeting at Ercildoune to-day. Fine weather prevailed, and there was a good attendance. The ...

    Article : 352 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 141 words
  4. "JOCKEY INJURED.

    The well-known light-weight jockey,, J. Plant, met with a serious accident at the Kempton-park races yesterday. He was thrown whilst riding in the Greenwood ...

    Article : 70 words
  5. THE RAILWAYS. OUTER CIRCLE LINE.

    Representatives of the Kew Council saw the Railways Commissioners yesterday, and asked that the fares to the stations at the Kew end be reduced, that the number of ...

    Article : 131 words
  6. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. THE SENATE.

    In the Commonwealth Ministry's Land Tax Bill estates up to £5,000 in value are to be exempted from taxation Senator M'Gregor, the Vice-President of the ...

    Article : 1,171 words
  7. TASMANIAN "LEAKAGE."

    The debate was resumed on the motion by Mr. Jensen (T.)— "That in the opinion of this House it is desirable that the State of Tasmania be granted a ...

    Article : 839 words
  8. MEMBERS' GRIEVANCES.

    On the motion, "That the Speaker do now leave the chair," Mr. Sinclair (Q.) said that although provision had been made under the ...

    Article : 565 words
  9. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THIS WEEK'S EVENTS.

    To-day.— Mortlake and Camperdown Coursing Club meeting (second day) boxing match, "Bill" Lang v. Ketchell, in America; Melbourne Gun Club £100 Open Pigeon Handicap shot off at North ...

    Article : 140 words
  10. TENDERS ACCEPTED.

    The Railways Commissioners have accepted the tender of Moore and Symons for the erection of station buildings (brick) at Quambatook, and that of H. Austin, at £67 ...

    Article : 40 words
  11. SUNDAY MILK TRAINS.

    The Railways Commissioners were asked yesterday by a deputation from the Master Dairymen's Association to run a Sunday train from Colac to the city, so that milk ...

    Article : 143 words
  12. RICHMOND RACING CLUB WEIGHTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 333 words
  13. NOTES AND CHAT.

    Tilson has been withdrawn from the V.A.T.C. Knewsley Steeple[?]hase The first race at Caulfield on Saturday will start at half-past 1 o'clock, and the ...

    Article : 1,278 words
  14. BIRREGURRA AND WINCHELSEA.

    BIRREGURRA, Thursday.— The Birregurra and Winchelsea Coursing Club held their bracelet meeting to-day on the Ingleby Estate. Only 12 nominations were received. Hares were scarce, ...

    Article : 152 words
  15. AUSTRALIAN NOTES BILL.

    The debate on "the second reading of the Australian Notes Bill was resumed. Mr. Brown (N.S.W.), said that the proposals embodied in this bill were not new, ...

    Article : 635 words
  16. ROLLING-STOCK CONSTRUCTION.

    It was stated at the Hawthorn Councilmeeting on Wednesday night that the chairman of the Railway Commissioners (Mr. Tait) had told a deputation that he feared ...

    Article : 91 words
  17. DONALD CLUB.

    DONALD, Thursday.—The Donald Coursing Club commenced their Champion Meeting to-day, in perfect weather. Hares were plentiful, and splendid coursing waa witnessed. Results:— ...

    Article : 138 words
  18. FOOTWARMERS WANTED.

    BERWICK, Thursday.—The recent cold windy weather has reawakened the complaints about there being no footwarments in the 6.15 a.m. up and the 6.35 p.m. down trains from Warragul to ...

    Article : 54 words
  19. MELBOURNE TROTTING CLUB'S HANDICAPS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  20. TRAINS FOR SHOW WEEK.

    Sir,—It is to be hoped the Railway Commissioners will put an extra carriage or two on the 2.15 train leaving Bairnsdale on Monday, August 29 (day before the ...

    Article : 149 words
  21. HOPETOUN CLUB.

    HOPETOUN, Thursday.—The third meeting of the Hopetoun Coursing Club was held yesterday. Results:—Eight Dog Stake, of one guinea cach, with trophy added.—First Round—H. Brown's Genuine ...

    Article : 77 words
  22. A LABOUR PAPER.

    He wanted to bring forward a grievance in relation to a labour paper edited by Mr. Catts. Others also ran labour papers which scattered lies. ...

    Article : 523 words
  23. PLUMPTON AT LOCKHART.

    LOCKHART (N.S.W). Thursday.—The coursing club has resolved to lease about 45 acres of land close to the township for a term of 10 years, for the purpose of making a plumpton. The present ...

    Article : 60 words
  24. THE PEOPLE'S FOOD.

    Numerous prosecutions for alleged offences against the provisions of the Pure Foods Act were heard in the District Court yesterday before Mr. Dwyer, P. M., and Messrs. Latham, Bennet, and ...

    Article : 505 words
  25. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 119 words
  26. MORTLAKE AND CAMPERDOWN CLUB.

    CAMPERDOWN, Thursday.—The coursing at the Larra estate of Mr. John Currie, under the auspices of the Mortlake and Camperdown Club, resulted:— Larra Stake.—First Round.—Clenburnie heat ...

    Article : 185 words
  27. PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS.

    Mr. Cook (N.S.W.) said that he was glad that the Prime Minister had set his face against anyone making money out of old-age pensions. At the same time, he ...

    Article : 851 words
  28. HUNTING.

    The Melbourne Hounds will meet at the Kennels at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. ...

    Article : 18 words
  29. A SELECT COMMITTEE.

    Mr. Kelly.—It was not a party matter. He would have preferred to hear a full statement from the Prime Minister of the position as he saw it as head of the ...

    Article : 883 words
  30. ROCHESTER CLUB.

    ROCHESTFR Thursday.—On Wednesday [?] meeting of the Rochester club was commenced, and it was finished this afternoon very successffully. The judge was Mr. Jamce Murphy, and the stipper Mr. ...

    Article : 190 words
  31. FINDON HARRIERS.

    The Findon Harriers will meet at the Rockbank railway station at 11 o'clock to-day. A special train will leave Spencer-street at 10.15. ...

    Article : 25 words
  32. THE OAKLANDS HOUNDS.

    The Oaklands hound pack met on Thursday at "Dunalister," the country residence of Mr. W. D. Peter. Amongst those out were—The master on Koh-i-noor, the deputy-master on Presspost, Miss ...

    Article : 253 words
  33. THE FLIGHT OF A SOUL.

    The fourth of Mr. Clement Wragge's lectures at the Temperance-hall last night dealt with a mixture of popular astronomy and spintualism. Ahmed, a coloured man, ...

    Article : 326 words
  34. KENSINGTON CUP MEETING.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Patron Cup meeting of the Kensington Coursing Club was concluded to-day. Three dogs from other States secured the prizes. The Purse was won by the Queensland ...

    Article : 128 words
  35. A BOTTLE OF BRANDY.

    Edward J. Gal[?]agher, licensee of the Clare Castle Hotel, Exhibition-street, appeared before Mr. Dwyer, P.M., and a bench of honorary magistrates, at the District Court yesterday, to answer a charge ...

    Article : 158 words
  36. FOOTBALL.

    MURTOA.—Murtoa, 10 goals 10 behinds, beat Warracknabeal, 4 goals 12 behinds. ST. ARNAUD.—St. Arnaud, 7 goals 8 behinds, beat Watchem, 5 behinds: Birchip, 5 goals 5 ...

    Article : 35 words
  37. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The Speaker (Mr. M'Donald) took the chair in the House of Representatives at half-past 2 o'clock yesterday and read the prayer. ...

    Article : 260 words
  38. BOWLS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 words
  39. BILLIARDS. WILLIAMS V. MEMMOTT.

    In a match of S,000 up, between Williams and Memmott (receives 2,000), the English player had the table to himself for the greater part of the afternoon session yesterday, and he again showed ...

    Article : 224 words
  40. STALLION PARADES.

    SYDNEY, Thursday—The annual horse parade sales were begun at the Agricurtural Ground to-day. Draught stallions sold up to 275 guineas. The highest price was given ...

    Article : 161 words
  41. "COMRADE ANDREW."

    Mr. Cook.—Mr. Catts had referred to "Deakin and Co.," but the present Prime Minister was described with more respect as "Mr. Fisher, M.P." (Laughter.) Why ...

    Article : 681 words
  42. THE GUN.

    Thirty shooters tried conclusions in the tenth annual contest for the pigeon-shooting championship of the Commonwealth at the grounds of the Melbourne Gun Club yesterday. The majority of ...

    Article : 140 words
  43. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 272 words
  44. BOWES'S TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    The final game of the billiard tournament will be played this evening, when W. Champion (receives 100) will meet A. Toole (.receives 165). ...

    Article : 26 words
  45. COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 151 words
  46. BUXTON'S TOURNAMENT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 57 words
  47. REFUSAL TO TAKE IN BODY.

    MEREDITH, Thursday.—A court of petty sessions was held to-day, before Messrs. A. A. Austin (chairman), S. H. Mayo, and J. Martin, J.P.'s, when E. R. ...

    Article : 180 words
  48. SOUTH SUBURBAN TRADES.

    The individual championship of the South Suburban Trades' Clubs came to a conclusion yesterday, when T. Wrigglesworth, of South Yarra, defeated A. Miller. of Brighton, by 85 in a game of ...

    Article : 44 words
  49. LAWN TENNIS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  50. BERI BERI.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—During the voyage of tho Russian barque Ocean from Rio Janeiro three of the crew became ill, and on the arrival of the vessel at Newcastle ...

    Article : 41 words
  51. OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    Mr. Kelly (N.S.W.) moved— "That this House is of opinion that old-age or invalid pensions accruing between the date of the last payment of the same and the death of ...

    Article : 953 words
  52. COUNTRY SPORTS.

    BEULAH.—The annual stallion parade took place on Tuesday. A record gate was obtained. Nine stallions paraded, and were submitted to Government veterinary officer Robertson for examination. ...

    Article : 101 words
  53. AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

    Clifton and Northcote run from Heidelberg tomorrow, Train, 2.10. ...

    Article : 13 words
  54. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 22 words
  55. Advertising

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    Advertising : 69 words
  56. BOXING.

    To-morrow night, at the Melbourne Athletic Club, a contest will take place between Young Starlight and "Bill" Walsh, two well-known heavy-weights. ...

    Article : 25 words
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