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  2. FIRES AND FLOODS.

    Something like a heat wave is being experienced in most parts of New Zealand. Wellington, Christchurch, and other places report record temperatures to-day. The country ...

    Article : 181 words
  3. RICHMOND PARK.

    A deputation, introduced by Messrs. W. R. Fitzsimons and V. Molesworth, Ms.L.A., [?]aited on the Railway Commissioners yesterday to urge that the proposed railway line ...

    Article : 265 words
  4. LAWN TENNIS.

    By midday yesterday the teams contests of the carnival had proceeded so far that it was practicable to begin the eliminating contests, in which the two leading teams in each section had become entitled to ...

    Article : 2,989 words
  5. SPORTING.

    Race meetings for this afternoon include Canterbury Park Racing Club, Victoria Park Racing Club (pony and all-heights), Wallsend Jockey Club, Crafton Tattersall's Club, Sandown Park Racing Club, ...

    Article : 606 words
  6. TIRRANNA.

    The Tirranna racecourse was swept by heavy winds to-day, when the annual festivities were resumed. Notwithstanding that the course is surrounded by hills, the winds made ...

    Article : 1,145 words
  7. PARKES VERSUS YOUNG.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 77 words
  8. PARK-STREET.

    The Lord Mayor said last evening that he would convene a special meeting of the City Council for Thursday afternoon for the consideration of the different proposals for the ...

    Article : 227 words
  9. BASEBALL.

    The first grade fixtures for the third round of the National League's competition to be continued to-day are as follow:- Leichhardt v Waverley, Leichhardt (early); St. George ...

    Article : 36 words
  10. OBITUARY.

    The funeral of Mr. Ellis Ellis Jones took place in the Church of England section of Rookwood Cemetery. The Rev. S. G. Fielding conducted a service at the late ...

    Article : 100 words
  11. CYCLING.

    Long distance teams' races are not new to Sydney, but the event which will comprise the programme of the international carnival to-night at the Sports Ground will be the first over the distance, 100 ...

    Article : 184 words
  12. FATAL DIVE.

    Councillor Jason Thomas Sisson, a member of the Cockburn Shire Council, and popular grazier in the Bendemeer district, met his death late on Wednesday while bathing in ...

    Article : 125 words
  13. OPEN RACING AT MANLY.

    The Manly Amateur, Athletic Club, assisted by other local sporting bodies, are combining in promoting a night carnival at Manly on January 22 in aid of the Olympic Games representation fund, at which a ...

    Article : 83 words
  14. MR. W. W. RICHARDSON.

    Mr. William Wright Richardson who died at his residence, "Coronga," Gray-street, Kogarah, recently, was the eldest son of Dr. William Richardson, who was a well-known ...

    Article : 186 words
  15. RUNAWAY WAGGON.

    A spectacular accident occurred in Brown-street, Rockdale, yesterday, when a motor waggon, owned by the Fresh Food and Ice Company, suddenly failed whilst climbing a ...

    Article : 103 words
  16. ENTRIES CLOSING.

    Entries for the half-mile and mile senior and half-mile junior open races for members of the New South Wales Cyclists' Union on January 26 close this evening at the Sports Club. ...

    Article : 36 words
  17. KENSINGTON CLUB.

    Kensington Club will hold a one-hour teams' race this afternoon at the Sports Ground. ...

    Article : 16 words
  18. MENANGLE PARK RACING CLUB.

    Followlng are the weights for the Menangle Park races on Tuesday:- Maiden Handicap, 7f.—Lingfield, 9; Wheatmill, 8-4; Cool Our, 7-11; Far and Sure, 7-10; Flying Car, 7-9; ...

    Article : 369 words
  19. STEAMER KIANGA.

    At final survey of the steamer Kianga, at Mort's Dock on Thursday, revealed that the vessel's keel had been severely damaged. Ten planks have to be replaced, and it is ...

    Article : 124 words
  20. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

    The New South Wales Cyclists' Union will conclude its State championships carnival on Monday evening at the Sports Ground, when the half-mile and 10 miles senior and three miles junior amateur championships ...

    Article : 120 words
  21. FALLS FROM BRIDGE.

    The circumstances in which Eri[?] Jackson and Willlam John Rowlands were killed on separate occasions by falling from a railway bridge near Rookwood, a, distance of 25ft to the ...

    Article : 162 words
  22. MOTORING.

    The roads and tours committee of the Royal Anto mobile Club of Australia has now prepared a list of events and competitions for numbers of the club for the year, but one or two dates have still to be ...

    Article : 77 words
  23. WATER CONSUMED.

    The consumption of water timing the past two days has constituted a double record, the consumption on Thursday exceeding that of Wednesday, which was the previous highest ...

    Article : 96 words
  24. ALBION PARK.

    Following upon a succession of hot days during which the temperature has frequently stood above 90 degrees, cooler conditions prevailed to-day for the opening of the Albion ...

    Article : 739 words
  25. WESTERN SUBURBS M.C.C.

    The principal motor-cycling fixture this afternoon will be the Western Suburbs Motor Cycle Club's quarter-mile flying hill climb. Competitors are to meet at the Kensington Hotel at 2 o'clock, and ride in ...

    Article : 48 words
  26. EASTWAY SHIELD.

    Entries close to-day with the hon. secretary of the Motor Yacht Club of New South Males for the Eastway Shield Championship of New South Wales, which will be held next Saturday on the Rose Bay ...

    Article : 68 words
  27. THE WESTERN ROAD.

    Sir,—The recent visit of the Acting Prime Minister and other [?]sters to Lawson and Blackheath, on the Western-road, has given an opportunity for the voicing of the want ...

    Article : 915 words
  28. SHOP BURNT OUT.

    Early yesterday morning a shop and portion of a residence in Oxford-street, Woollahra, were destroyed by fire. The premises were occupied by Mrs. Rose Gilmour, who ...

    Article : 120 words
  29. MOTOR YACHT CLUB.

    The Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales will hold two important races this afternoon, one being a challenge for the speed pennant of the club, in which the new English launch, Lady Sid, nominated by Mr. G. ...

    Article : 204 words
  30. CRICKET.

    Owing to the return Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia, which commenced yesterday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the grade competition matches—with the exception of ...

    Article : 202 words
  31. YACHTING.

    There are 10 entries for the Kelly Cup and Championship of the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club, which will be sailed this afternoon. Time allowance, which is calculated on rating, will be deducted from the ...

    Article : 220 words
  32. SHEARERS' RATES.

    Representatives of the Pastoralists' Association and the Australian Workers' Union yesterday decided that, with the exception of few minor additions agreed upon, the rates of pay ...

    Article : 59 words
  33. A BRILLIANT BALL.

    The most brilliant function of the year, the annual Tirranna Ball, is being held in the Showground pavillion to-night. The old pavilion is entirely transformed and ...

    Article : 738 words
  34. ATHLETICS.

    The annual track and field championships of the East Sydney A.A.[?]. will commence at the Sydney Sports Ground this afternoon, when the 100 yards, 440 yards, one mile, 120 yards hurdles, 3 miles walk, ...

    Article : 330 words
  35. HYDE PARK SHOOTING.

    At the Central Police Court yesterday, Henry Potter, 37 years old, was committed for trial on a charge of having shot at George Charles Warmer with intent to murder him. ...

    Article : 105 words
  36. SAILING.

    Twenty-three boats have entered for the Sydney Flying Squadron's 18 foot handicap race, which will be decided in two beats and final over the short triangular course, this afternoon. These, together with ...

    Article : 169 words
  37. COUNTRY WEEK NIGHT TOURNAMENT.

    The country week night-tournament will be continued this evening, at the White Courts, Strathfield when the following matches will be played:- 8 o'clock, W. Jardine and S. Savage v Munro Bros.: ...

    Article : 98 words
  38. THE A.L.P.

    At a meeting of the A.L.P. executive last night a report was received of the negotiations which had been carried out during the last few weeks with a view to taking over ...

    Article : 108 words
  39. WESTERN SUBURBS TOURNAMENT.

    The draw for the western suburbs night tennis tournament on the Alt-street, Haberfield, courts, is:- MONDAY NIGHT. Mixed Doubles:—No. 1 Court: (1) Nealan and Miss ...

    Article : 207 words
  40. SCULLING.

    At a meeting of supporters of J. Hackett, held at Grafton, a canvasser was appointed with a view to raising his stake for the proposed sculling match with J. Casey in Gladstone skiffs on Easter Saturday, ...

    Article : 48 words
  41. ST. IVES SHOW.

    Mr. H. E. Pratten, M.P., will officially open at noon to-day the fourth annual show of the Northern Suburbs Agricultural and Horticultural Association, at Hassall Park, St. Ives. ...

    Article : 335 words
  42. MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT.

    A mysterious occurrence is being investigated by the police at Coolangatta. Two young women were asleep in a room when an intruder struck one a heavy blow on the face ...

    Article : 97 words
  43. GOLF.

    Golf fixtures for to-day include:- Australian Club: Mr. Jno. Gibbs' trophy. Bonnie Doon Club: Stroke handicap. Cammeray Club: Bogey handicap. ...

    Article : 63 words
  44. MAN FALLS FIFTY FEET.

    Falling from the top of a three-storied building in Hargrave-lane, city, yesterday Stanley Lee, 36 years of age, a bricklayer, had a remarkable escape from death. ...

    Article : 81 words
  45. KILLARA TOURNAMENT.

    Intending competitors are reminded that entries for the Killara Tournament, which will commence on January 19, close at 2 p.m. on Monday at the various sports depots. ...

    Article : 29 words
  46. SWIMMING.

    The heats of the Junior 220yds Championship were decided at the Domain Baths yesterday, and resulted:- First [?]eat: F. Doyle (Sydney). 1; W. Punt, (Balmain). 2; [?]. Reeve (Manly) and M. Campbell (Sydney) ...

    Article : 88 words
  47. BOWLS.

    The pennant matches controlled by the New South Wales Association will be continued this afternoon, when the draw is as follows:- A Pennant. ...

    Article : 153 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 101 words
  49. ALLEGED FELONIOUS SLAYING.

    At the Coroner's Court, sitting at Menind[?]e last night. Mr. G. A. Stevenson found that William Donnelly, Ernest Burn, and George Percy Clarke feloniously slew John Joseph ...

    Article : 135 words
  50. BOXING.

    A[?] S[?]ns a young English lightweight, will have his first contest in Australia this evening, when at the Sydney Stadium he will oppose Louis P[?]es, of Belgium. The newcomer was tutored by the ...

    Article : 99 words
  51. COUNTRY WEEK CARNIVAL.

    The second country week bowling carnival will be held in Sydney during the second week in February. The programme will consist of the following events:— Single-handed country championship; pairs consolation ...

    Article : 151 words
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