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  2. Trade Affairs.

    SATURDAY'S MEETINGS.—There are very few trade society meetings held on Saturday nights. If any are called, not many of the members assemble, but those who do attend indulge in friendly conversation. A ...

    Article : 1,866 words
  3. Sporting.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 571 words
  4. COURSING.

    SHERWOOD PARK MEETING.—The second meeting of the season was held at Sherwood Pork last Saturday, when a card of five events was run through, with tha following results:— ...

    Article : 164 words
  5. CONNORS v. THOMAS.

    This morning a representative of the champion wrestler, J. Connors, called on us with reference to the challenge issued by Thomas, of Eaglehawk. Connors says that he is quite willing to accept Thomas's challenge, and will ...

    Article : 98 words
  6. NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB REGATTA.

    The North Shore Rowing Club held its second annual regatta is Careening Cove on Saturday afternoon. There was only a small attendance, but the events were of much, interests to the local club. Mr. Frank Punch acted as ...

    Article : 257 words
  7. HACKFORD v. EWINS.

    Some few weeks back, it may be remembered, Ewins defeated Hackford in a 50 mile walk at the Agricultural grounds. Since then Hackford, it appears, has heard that Ewins is willing to walk anyone in the colony, and not being ...

    Article : 97 words
  8. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    On Friday last, despite the wet weather, seventeen shooters turned up to compete for a trophy given to the club. The birds, in consequence of the rain, did not fly as well as usual, but some good shooting took place. At the ...

    Article : 701 words
  9. WALLSEND SHEFFIELD HANDICAP.

    The footracing at Wallsend attracted a fair attendance of spectators on Saturday. The running for the Sheffield Handicap gave some good finishes, the different heats resulting as follow:— ...

    Article : 163 words
  10. MEMS.

    Melbourne firms contributed liberal trophies to the Mossgiel Amateur Turf Club's prizes. The Hay Cricket Club plays the Narendera and Whitton clubs at Easter. ...

    Article : 1,708 words
  11. CYCLING.

    A SO-CALLED CHAMPION.—Thus a cycling writer in the ATHLETIC NEWS:—Who is Jack Johnson? The TURF, FILED, AND FARM informs us that the man who styles himself the champion of France and Belgium and ex-champion ...

    Article : 133 words
  12. BATHURST AMATEUR PICNIC RACES.

    This annual reunion took place at Mount Tamar, the estate of Sir. John M'Phillany, on Saturday afternoon last, in the presence of a large number of club members and friends. The course was in nice going order after the ...

    Article : 351 words
  13. FOOTBALL NOTES.

    SATURDAY'S PLAY.—The second practice match of the association players took place on Moore Pork last Saturday. The match was originally intended to be between twenty of those selected for the intercolonial team and all ...

    Article : 1,161 words
  14. RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES.

    This morning there was a fair amount of work done at Randwick, the tracks being in excellent order after the rain. The majority of the horses cantered, but several went good sound work. Sorata and Orator jumped away ...

    Article : 137 words
  15. FORBES RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 135 words
  16. CRICKET.

    WARWICK v. CARLTON—The match between these clubs, which extended over two days, was brought to a conclusion last Saturday with the result that the Warwick won by ten wickets. In their first inning the Carlton players only ...

    Article : 835 words
  17. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB RACES.

    Notwithstanding the inclement state of the weather during the early portion of Saturday morning, and the probability of a heavy downpour visiting Rosehill, a good number of people wended their way to the trysting spot. ...

    Article : 1,791 words
  18. HAWKESBURY WEIGHTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 194 words
  19. INTERCOLONIAL EIGHT-ORED RACE.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday, April 10.—The Victorian Intercolonial eight have to show practice on the Saltwater River this afternoon, when the New South Wales eight will be witnesses from the steamer Pilot. The visitors are ...

    Article : 58 words
  20. FOLEY'S ATHLETIC HALL.

    Foley's Athletic Hall was well attended last Saturday night on the occasion of a benefit tendered to Professor Jackson, who recently defeated Dooley in a glove contest. Two youthful aspirants so boxing fame opened the business ...

    Article : 157 words
  21. SWIMMING RACES.

    Some sports were held at Professor Cavill's Baths, Lavender Bay, on Saturday. In consequence of the threatening state of the weather in the morning there was but a small attendance. The first race was one for ...

    Article : 348 words
  22. BOXING.

    PUGILISTS TALKING FIGHT.—By American exchanges we learn that on Feb. 9 John L. Sullivan issued what he says is his last challenge to Paddy Ryan:—"I will fight him with kid gloves just thick enough to avoid the law, in any room ...

    Article : 305 words
  23. QUOITS.

    CAMDENVILLE HANDICAP.—The fifth and final round in this contest was played on the Newtown Quoit Ground on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in G. Goodsell gaining the first place, with J. Campbell and C. Hobson second and ...

    Article : 152 words
  24. THE SIX DAYS' WALK.

    The six days' walking contest between William Edwards, the long-distance champion of Australia and Joseph Scott, the champion of New Zealand, was begun this morning in the old Exhibition, Building, Prime Alfred Park. The match ...

    Article : 341 words
  25. AQUATICS.

    The second of the three contests between Dr. Milford's yacht Sao and Mr. Morrison's Assegai was sailed over the inside course, round the R.S.Y.S. buoy at Manly, on Saturday afternoon. A light wind from E.S.E. prevailed, with ...

    Article : 445 words
  26. THE GREAT CHESS MATCH.

    A New York correspondent wrote on February 27:—I think the recent chess game between Steinitz and Zukertort at St. Louis was a fizzle. After the game had progressed up to the 22nd move, Zukertort did not have a 10 ...

    Article : 143 words
  27. AUSTRALIAN RIFLE TEAM.

    From our Adelaide correspondent we lear that half-heartedness is being shown by military men in reference to the proposal to send an Australian team of riflemen to Wimbledon; so, probably the scheme will fall through. ...

    Article : 94 words
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