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  2. MELBOURNE CUP CAMPAIGN.

    Not many weeks ago there was a suggestion that the Melbourne Cup, the star attraction of the whole of the season's racing calendar, would have to be abandoned ...

    Article : 736 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 600 words
  4. NOTES AND QUERIES.

    From A. Langsford:—"I notice that the Hon. J. P. Wilson has tabled a motion having for its object an increased supply of fish for South Australia. May I refer ...

    Article : 171 words
  5. TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME.

    After a respite of a week the spring racing campaign will be resumed at Flemington on Saturday. On this occasion there is no Duke Foote or Trafalgar to enthuse ...

    Article : 3,023 words
  6. CHRISTMAS AND WAR.

    From A. W. Lower, North Unley:—"May I, through the medium of your valuable paper, send forth an appeal, which I wish could reach not only everybody in ...

    Article : 312 words
  7. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    All Engagements.—Spurn, Taurus, and Mylston. Encourage Stakes.—Two. Maiden Plate.—-Light Dragoon. ...

    Article : 74 words
  8. PUBLIC BAROMETER.

    After the happenings of the day there was considerable talk at the various rooms to-night concerning the prospects of the candidates for the big events. So soon as ...

    Article : 440 words
  9. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HORSES.

    A record number of horses from South Australia are in attendance this year, and it will be surprising if a stake or two does not fall to their lot. McCann has an ...

    Article : 750 words
  10. SIN AND PUNISHMENT.

    From Paris Nesbit, K.C.—Pseudo Privy Councillors of God, Who write down judgments with a pen hard-nibbed. ...

    Article : 341 words
  11. FINAL ACCEPTANCES.

    The final acceptances for the V.R.C. Derby fell due this afternoon, and 14 stood their ground. Out of this number Gold Foote was of course left in by mistake. ...

    Article : 347 words
  12. MARIBYRNONG PLATE TRIALS.

    At Flemington this morning several two-year-olds were given a run over the Maribyrnong Plate course. Celosia, with Killorn up, ran half a mile nicely in company ...

    Article : 154 words
  13. "THE KAISER'S THRONE."

    From "Angaston."—"I am no advocate for removing from our map the names of the German townships in South Australia. But one name ought to be altered, for ...

    Article : 78 words
  14. THE DERBY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
  15. THE SIGNAL SCHOOL.

    From "The Pathfinder":—"The Commonwealth Signalling Instruction School it Brosdmeadowe, 10 miles from Melbourne, is the firsts in Australia in which ...

    Article : 695 words
  16. ORIGIN OF THE MELBOURNE CUP.

    It may not be generally known that it was Capt. Charles Frederick Standish, afterwards Commissioner of Police in Victoria, who really instituted the Melbourne ...

    Article : 206 words
  17. THE SUFFRAGETTES.

    From "Cursem":—"In reply to Sympathiser,' if the suffragettes go on doing good' for a hundred, years it won't counter, balance the irreparable harm they have ...

    Article : 41 words
  18. GENERAL NOTES.

    Golden Goblet has been turned out for a spell. Mr. Phil Heywood reported at Flemington to-day that Maisie, the dam of Atora ...

    Article : 741 words
  19. TRAINING NOTES.

    There was a large attendance on The Heath morning to see what are practically the final gallops for the V.R.C. Spring Meeting, which commences on Saturday. It was a perfect morning for ...

    Article : 1,187 words
  20. MISCELLANEOUS.

    "Finger."—We know of none. You had better advertise your requirements. "Wireless."—We have been unable to trace any firm in this State. An ...

    Article : 128 words
  21. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 27 words
  22. MELBOURNE CUP FAVOURITES.

    Hundreds of people who fancy Olva's Isle will not back him simply became he simply because he they consider that is quite sufficient bar to his chance of success. As ...

    Article : 1,160 words
  23. EARLY CLOSING LIQUOR BARS.

    Sir—Mr. Blundell, M.P., states that "I was a little intemperate in my reply to his very proper request." Let met ad a little "oil" to this one by saying that he is ...

    Article : 239 words
  24. CRICKET.

    The second series of matches in connection with the first round of this association was contested on Saturday last, when Gladstone easily vanquished Huddleston by over 150 runs. T. Mutter ...

    Article : 96 words
  25. FINAL CUP GALLOPS.

    Those who journeyed to Gawler on Saturday last could readily realize the condition which prevailed on the tracks here this morning. Clouds of dust and grit blew ...

    Article : 1,786 words
  26. CUP AND DERBY RIDERS.

    Many engagements have been completed for riders in the Cup, but there are still a dozen or so candidates without fixed jockeys. Strangely enough, the favourite ...

    Article : 702 words
  27. GAWLER ASSOCIATION.

    The Waders v. Salisbury match was finished on the Gawler Oval an Saturday. Wasleys, who had notched 192, accounted for Salisbury for 123, winning by 69 runs. For the winners M. O'Reilly ...

    Article : 71 words
  28. GENERAL.

    A cricket match was played on the Middleton ground on Saturday, October 24, between the Middleton and Goolwa Clubs. Though the afternoon was hot and dusty, some good scores were ...

    Article : 287 words
  29. BRIGHTON SPORTS AND REGATTA.

    At a meeting held in the institute room Brighton, on Wednesday evening it was decided that the annual sports and regatta be held on New Year's Day. Officials elected:—Patron. His ...

    Article : 353 words
  30. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Parkside and Hyde Park lades' teams met on Wednesday at the Parkside Tennis courts, and, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, gave a good exhibition of the game, with ...

    Article : 123 words
  31. RED CROSS WORK.

    From May W. Reynell, Reynella:—"Mr. C. W. Peck states that some of the country branches of the Red Cross Society are closing for some months. This is ...

    Article : 452 words
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