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  2. Aquatics.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 103 words
  3. The Gun and Rifle.

    In no quarter of the world is there better sport for all lovers of the double-barrel than in the snipehaunted jheels and paddy fields of Bengal. The birds are abundant, lie well as a rule, and a good bag can ...

    Article : 1,714 words
  4. Notes and Queries on Shooting.

    Foresight—1. Can you give me any information about the Merlin rifle, as to its accuracy and suitability for kangaroo shooting? 2. Where could I obtain one, and at what price?—1. There is little to choose ...

    Article : 121 words
  5. Rowing and Sailing Notes.

    An influential comniittee has been formed to carry out the Parramatta River Steamor Company's sculling handicap, which has been fixed to take place on the champion course, Parramatta River, about the end of ...

    Article : 878 words
  6. Kangaroo Shooting.

    A correspondent, writes: On Sunday last Mr. W. Peers, of the Sportsman's Arms, Kelso, and a friend went out to have an afternoon among the kangaroos. The first one was bagged about 10 ...

    Article : 98 words
  7. Cheap Literature on Shooting.

    Sir,—I notice with, pleasure the opening of your columns to special articles and correspondence re shooting, which will, no doubt, fill a long-felt want, Through want of opportunity I am not by any means ...

    Article : 162 words
  8. Lawn Tennis.

    The final matches of the Manly tournament were played on Saturday afternoon on the local courts; Despite the threatening aspect of the weather the grounds presented an animated appearance, no less ...

    Article : 202 words
  9. Weight of Guns.

    Sir,—The first thing I look for on receiving tho TOWN AND COUNTRY JOURNAL is the "Gun and Rifle" column, as I take a very keen interest in all shooting matters, and I am very pleased to see a column given ...

    Article : 564 words
  10. Athletics.

    A combined run with the Sydney, Darlinghurst, and Electric Telegraph Harriers took place on Saturday over the Marrickville course. A start was made from the Royal Exchange Hotel down the ...

    Article : 174 words
  11. Pigeon Shooting.

    On Saturday last a pigeon match, arranged by Mr. J. Hawthorne, Star Hotel, South Gundagai, was shot off at the park. There was a large attendance of spectators and competitors, and the day's sport passed ...

    Article : 94 words
  12. The Close Season.

    Sir,—I agree with "Hawkeye" in his remarks as to a closer observance of the Game Act. The Game Act as it now stands is a farce; in many districts I could name, ducks and all other kinds of game are ...

    Article : 483 words
  13. Cricket.

    Our cable dated London, July 10, stated that in the match against Leicestershire, whioh commenced at Bradford on Thursday,July 7, the Yorkshire eleven scored 509 runs for the loss of six wickets. R. Peel ...

    Article : 73 words
  14. Nautical Notes.

    The hulk Success, which foundered in Kerosene Bay, has been sold at auction for £25. The R.M.S. Oriental, hence to London, arrived at Colorado on July 5. ...

    Article : 511 words
  15. Bowls.

    A number of bowlers and others visited the Rosehill Club's green, Parramatta, on Saturday afternoon, when Messrs. D. D. Henderson and W. Fnllagar gave a "bowlers' at home." A four-rink game was played ...

    Article : 51 words
  16. Advertising

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    Advertising : 63 words
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