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  2. NEW COMPANIES.

    An interesting return has been compiled by the Registrar-General's Department. It shows that during 1913 429 new companies, with an aggregate nominal capital of £12,125,737, ...

    Article : 357 words
  3. PREMIER'S TOUR.

    The Premier was received with great cordiality upon his arrival here this afteroon. Several hundred people assembled at the station and loudly cheered Mr. Holman. He ...

    Article : 950 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    At Her Majesty's Theatre the rush for "Come Over Here" is being met by three matinees this week instead of one, namely at 1.45 to-day, to-morrow, and Saturday. The new revue include such sensational ...

    Article : 640 words
  5. CLARA BUTT FAREWELL CONCERT.

    From a musical standpoint no year in Sydney's record has died as hard as 1913 Grand opera in the first half of its twelfth month has been folowed by a third season from John ...

    Article : 830 words
  6. LATE SPORTING.

    The final pony and galloway race meeting for the current year takes place at Ascot this afternoon, and an excellent bill of fare has been provided for the occasion. The ...

    Article : 1,113 words
  7. MR. BAKER'S TOUR.

    A send-off dinner is to be tendered to Mr. R. L. ("Snowy") Baker at Holland House on Monday next, January 5. Mr. Hugh D. M'intosh is organising the function, assisted by Messrs. W.T. Kerr and John R. ...

    Article : 74 words
  8. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday:- TATERSALL'S CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. New Year's Gift: Ayr Girl. ...

    Article : 45 words
  9. SYDNEY SPORTS GROUND FIXTURES.

    ThE fixtures to be held on the Sydney Sports Ground during the month of January are:—3rd athletics and cycling, 6th, American boys' display and electric light sports; 10th, athletics and cycling, Eastern Sub[?] ...

    Article : 102 words
  10. OLYMPIA TOURNAMENT.

    There was another large attendance at the Olympia Athletic Club's Stadium, Newtown, last night, when the £600 professional tournament was continued. Several interesting bouts were staged, and a one-time ...

    Article : 396 words
  11. BOWLS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 80 words
  12. KEMBLA ORANGE RACING CLUB.

    Fine weather prevailed for the Christmas meeting of the Kembla Grange Racing Club, to-day, and there was a large attendance of the public, while nearly 100 horses were engaged. The track was good going, ...

    Article : 478 words
  13. GLADSTONE PARK CLUB.

    On New Year's Day Gladstone Park Club will conduct a club competition for trophies presented by Messrs. T. E Jesson and W. M'Kinlay. Play will start at 10a.m. ...

    Article : 34 words
  14. VICTORIA PARK CLUB.

    On New Year's Day a rink competition will be played starting at 10 a.m. The competition will finish on Saturday afternoon. On Wednesday, January 14, Mr. J. Spence, ...

    Article : 128 words
  15. VICTORIANS BEAT TASMANIANS.

    The third and last match between the Victorian Bowling Association and the Northern Tasmanian Bowling Association was played on Monday. The visitors won by 33 points, the scores being 105 to 72. The ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. WILLARD KNOCKS OUT RODEL.

    Jess Willard, with An uppercut, knocked out George Rodel, of South Africa, in the ninth round of a scheduled 20-rounds bout last night. ...

    Article : 36 words
  17. VOTING SYSTEM.

    In a memorandum to the Assistant Minister for Home Affairs, the Chief Electoral Officer for the Commonwealth (Mr. R. C. Oldham) makes some sweeping ...

    Article : 312 words
  18. SAILING.

    Following are the entries and handicaps for the. above club's race, to be sailed over the local course on Saturday, for a trophy presented by Vice-president Captain Christiansen:—Vagabond (E. C..Gale), scr; ...

    Article : 80 words
  19. HIGHLAND SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

    To-morrow the Highland Society of New South Wales will give their New year's Night concert at the Town Hall, where the Scottish ballads and national m[?] dies appropriate to the day will be rendered by Mr. ...

    Article : 123 words
  20. BUNGENDORE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual races of the Bungendore Jockey Club were well attended. The fields were small, and the favourites in every instance won. Results:- Opening Handicap, Of.—S. Neale's ch m Fancy Vest, ...

    Article : 160 words
  21. SWIMMING.

    The beats of the mile handicap, third of the President's Cup series, were contested at the Domain Baths last night, when 20 of the 23 entrants started. Two heats were necessary for the event. The first heat ...

    Article : 212 words
  22. FIRE BRIGADES.

    The Associate Chief Secretary, Mr. Flowers, yesterday announced the Government plans regarding the reorganisation of the fire brigades. ...

    Article : 171 words
  23. CHARITY GALA AT THE STADIUM.

    Mr. R. L. Baker has organised a great charity athletic gala for next Wednesday evening at the Stadium in aid of the Renwick Hospital for [?]ants, and the Royal Hospital for Women, Big attactions. ...

    Article : 108 words
  24. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.

    That remarkable drama, "The Miracle," which is appearing at West's Glaciarium to the accompaniment of Rumperdinek's music, the composer of "Hansel and Gretel," and "Der Konigskinder," continues to draw ...

    Article : 609 words
  25. MANAWATU RACING CLUB.

    The Monawatu Summer meeting was continued today, when the principal race resulted as under:- President's Handicap of 300 soys, 1[?]m.—Mr. Morse's br g Birkline, by Birkenhead (imp.)—Agony, 6yrs, 8st ...

    Article : 78 words
  26. BONDI CLUB.

    Bondi Club will decide the final of the 400 yards handicap on Saturday. The following have qualified:—A. C. Brownhill 5s II. Fletcher 5s, G. Hansell 13s, W. Burke, F. Rose 40s, A. Freeman 50s. ...

    Article : 141 words
  27. CASSILIS BOXING DAY RACES.

    The Boxing Day meeting was held in line weather, and there was a good attendance. Results:- Opening Handicap. 7l—J. M'Namarra's Stargraft, 8st 10½lb, Jas. Treacey's Lady Roy, 8st 3lb, dead heat; ...

    Article : 144 words
  28. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    Keen competition in country districts for wheat for the fulfilment of early shipping engagements kept the market above export parity. Growers' lots commanded 4/5½ to 3/[?] and in isolated cetres up to the ...

    Article : 191 words
  29. INTER-CLUB HANDICAP.

    Following are the handicaps for the inter-club handicap at the State championship carnival on Saturday.—S. Wright (Sydney) 20s; B. McGuire (Sydney), 26s; J. V. Wright (North Sydney), W. Lemaire ...

    Article : 510 words
  30. NO-LICENSE.

    Sir,—All temperance folk will cordially agree with most of Canon Charlton's remarks hereon, reported in your issue of to-day as having been made at St. Barnabas Church on Christmas ...

    Article : 490 words
  31. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the lights for the minor events of the V.R.C. New Year's Day meeting: New Year hurdle Race, 2m.—The Majestic Nut, 11st 9st; Domus, 11st 2lb; M'Alpin, 11st; Special ...

    Article : 379 words
  32. CONCORD PROGRESS.

    The Concord municipality had a big day yesterday, when the new electric lighting of the streets was officially switched on by the Mayor (Alderman D. Cumming). Opportunity ...

    Article : 226 words
  33. NEW HEBRIDES.

    Sir,—Referring to your article in to-day's issue under "New Hebrides," in which Rev. N. M'Gowan draws attention to the Ill-treatment of a native who was tied, it is alleged, to ...

    Article : 537 words
  34. THE WHITE CITY.

    A new attraction is announced for next Thursday at the White City, in the person of Miss Marie the [?] a lady from the United States, whose performance is calculated, one would imagine, to send a ...

    Article : 208 words
  35. SHORTER HOURS FOR LIQUOR EMPLOYEES.

    Sir,—The news published in your paper to the effect that the liquor trade employees are seeking shorter hours of labour will be recognised as just by every fair-minded reader, ...

    Article : 435 words
  36. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    Some fair times were recorded on the "magpie" grass track at Randwick yesterday morning. Posinatus and Miss Legation put up the best round of the morning, running that ...

    Article : 299 words
  37. THE DRINK PROBLEM.

    Sir,—In your issue of the 27tli inst Mr. Joseph Poulter comes forward with the old arguments of increased consumption and s[?] rog to show the utter futility of the no-license ...

    Article : 720 words
  38. CRICKET.

    The annual match between the New South Wales Colts and the Victorian Colts will commence at the Sydneyt Cricket Ground to-day at noon. The New South Wales team is as follows:—F. Buckle (captain), H.G. ...

    Article : 85 words
  39. MATER MISERICORDIAE.

    The following appointments have been made to the honorary madeical staff of the Mayer Miscricorida General Hospital, Willoughby-rd, North Sydney:—Honorary seior physician, Dr. Phipps; hororary physician, Dr. ...

    Article : 90 words
  40. BOXING.

    The worlds championship contest between Dave Smith and Eddie McGoorty, which will be decided tomorrow night, is attracting universal interest, and should Smith win, the prestige Australia has lost in ...

    Article : 404 words
  41. INTERSTATE CHURCH CRICKET.

    A series of matches will be played between the Queensland Churches Cricket Union and the Western Suburbs Churches Union of New South Wales. The Queensland team will arrive by the Brisbane express ...

    Article : 143 words
  42. TRAIN AND TRAM FARES.

    Sir,—"Anti—Backsheesh's" letter in last Saturday's "Herald ' is certainly open to criticism. The recent increase in the value of suburban compared with mountain ...

    Article : 433 words
  43. THE BLUE MOUNTAINS.

    Sir,—Your article to-day under the above heading prompts me to call attention to the disgraceful condition into which not only the roads, in and around Katoomba, but ...

    Article : 412 words
  44. GOLF.

    During the Xmas holidays the Bowral links were visited by numerous players, including ladica. On Friday morning an 18-holes v bogey handicap was played, and attracted 24 entries. The best cards ...

    Article : 201 words
  45. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    The Perth Cup, as anticipated, was a duel between Artesian and imported Lilyveil the rest of the field not seriously counting. Artesian, who started at 2 to 1, as against Lilyveil's 4 ...

    Article : 308 words
  46. ARDLETHAN WITHOUT WATER.

    Sir.—This State of New South Wales possesses in and around the town and district of Ardiethan valuable ti deposits. In the last 12 months many thousands of pounds ...

    Article : 265 words
  47. WELLS v STONE.

    Mr. Baker has offered to stage a return match between Matt. Wells and Harry Stone on January 17. Wells insists on the conditions as to weight being the same as for the previous contest. when Stone received ...

    Article : 85 words
  48. LAWN TENNIS.

    At a meeting of the above association it was decided that entries for the club competitions for the forthcoming season shall close on January 17. The resignation of the secretary. Mr. James Hood. was ...

    Article : 72 words
  49. THE SAYLOR-MOREY MATCH.

    Eddie McGoorty considers Millburn Saylor, who meets Alf morey on Saturday, one of the five best lightweights in the world. Saylor is phenomenally tall for his weight, being 5ft 10in, and he has a longer ...

    Article : 56 words
  50. GROWTH OF POPULATION.

    Sir—In my letter appearing In Saturday's issue giving a comparision of the relative rates of growth of population under the denominational and national systems of education,by ...

    Article : 65 words
  51. AUCKLAND TOURNAMENT.

    Miss Gray, of Otahuhu, won the lawn tennis singles championship the second year in succession. In doubles, Mosses Gray and Baird beat Mrs. Scott Watson and Miss Barstow. The mixed doubles was won by ...

    Article : 66 words
  52. THE BAKER CIRCUIT.

    Mr. Baker intends starting building operations in Adelaide early in the new year. The putting of a roof on the Melbourne Stadium will be started about the smae time. When completed, the Melbourne ...

    Article : 124 words
  53. ATHLETICS.

    Daunl's professional handicap was decided at Sydney Sports Ground on Tuesday night. ' The ladies Amateur Athletic Club also conducted a 70 yards handicap. Results: ...

    Article : 61 words
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