It is a remarkable fact that on the occasion of great cricket matches it is always to be expected that something far out of the usual will happen. Some remarkable innings will be played, or catch ...
Article : 359 wordsA domestic servant employed here named Eleanor Maloney, aged 19 years, on Wednesday evening had gained permission to walk down town, but she did not return. The police were communicated ...
Article : 2,200 wordsThe following Sydney-trained horses have gone to Newcastle to fulfil their engagements, to-day at Tattersalls meeting there:—Robin Hood, Headford, Old Clo', Kallatina, Bona Fide, Wollomumbi, ...
Article : 203 wordsThe quantity of coal exported to foreign and intercolonial ports during the week ended to-day totalled 46,624 tons, as compared with 31,820 tons last week, an increase of 14,804 tons. The average ...
Article : 87 wordsThe following are the results of the Senior Public Examination and the examination for matriculation honours and scholarships, held at the Sydney University last month. The number of Senior ...
Article : 3,098 wordsA meeting of the executive was held at the Sports Clubrooms, Rowe-street, on T[?]rsday night, when Mr. Marie Long occupied the chair. The Mudgee club wrote applying for afliliation. This was granted, ...
Article : 164 wordsBoth teams are unanimous that the match should lot have been postponed considering that the question of commencing at the appointed time yesterday should have been left with the umpires, who by ...
Article : 249 wordsCUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outwards: December 10, Orotava, R.M.S., 5552 tons, Captain J. Linklater, for London, via ports; Leara, s., 1184 tons, Captain C. E. Hulse, for Townsville, via ports; Tyrian, s., 1455 tons. ...
Article : 589 wordsThe fortnightly meeting of the committee of the Newecastle Chamber of Commerce was held in the hall of the chamber, Scott-street, this afternoon Mr. R. B. Wallaco presided, and there were also ...
Article : 178 wordsEntries for all the sporting events to be decided at the combined picnic of the Subuiban Bicycle Club and Darlinghurst Harriers on the 18th definitely close with the non. secretaries this evening at the ...
Article : 40 wordsThe caucellation of the Rosehill December Meeting enables metropolitan sportsmen to visit Newcastle to-day and assist at the reunion to be carried but under the management of Newcastle Tattersall's ...
Article : 629 wordsAnother branch of the league is about to be formed at Moree, and Mr. Donald Rose, the secretary of the Caledonian Society at Morco, has written to Mr. T. Hassall, M.L.A., the president of the ...
Article : 162 wordsThe December sittings of the Newcaatle District Court were opened and concluded, before Judge Backhouse, at the City Court to-day. Jessie Cahill proceeded against William Toomey, caretaker of the ...
Article : 150 wordsGreat sympathy continues to be expressed with Mr. S[?]ddar in connection with his recent sad bereayement. At the meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association yesterday a moiton was ...
Article : 48 wordsSir,—As a lover of cricket I wish to enter my protest against the action of the trustees of the Sydney Cricket Ground with regard to the postponement of the forthcoming test match. It is I ...
Article : 186 wordsThe executive held their usual meeting on Tuesday evening, December 7. Mr. W. R. George occupied the chair, and there were present Messrs. J. B Holdsworth, G. Corkbill, J. Pearson, R. Patrick, F. ...
Article : 100 wordsBefore Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., at the City Court to-day, Joaquin Lopez, one of the Manilla seamen belonging to the barque, Mary A Troop, made an application for the recision of agreement on the ...
Article : 172 wordsCaptain Mackay, of the 1st Regiment of Australian Ho[?]e, returned to Sydney yesterday from a visit to the country districts. In the course of an interview he mentioned that the work of enrolment in ...
Article : 894 wordsOn October 27 last R. Palmer went on a record-breaking expedition at the Palace track, Loudon, and secured all world's single safety records from 34 to 62 miles. He covered 50 miles in hour 34 ...
Article : 82 wordsSir,—In view of the approaching test matches, I would venture to draw attention to a matter which is always provocative of heartburning, and itself is injurious to the best interests of cricket. I refer ...
Article : 417 wordsThe R.M.S. Aorangi, which left here on November 8, arrived at Vancouver last Monday. The German steamer Bremen passed Green Cape at 12.40 p.m. yesterday, and is due here at dylight. She goes up ...
Article : 39 wordsJ. W. Stocks, the holder of the mile starting and flying start as well as other world's records, has given it as his opinion that the standiug mile will be ridden in 1 minute 12 soconds and the flying start ...
Article : 59 wordsThe following passages have been engaged by the R.M.S. Ophir, 6910 tons, J. F. Ruthven, commander, sailing for London, via ports, on Monday, in the Orient line:- For London: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Waley, Mr. Edmund ...
Article : 199 wordsA special meeting of the Miaers' Delegate Board has been convened for the purpose of considering what action shall be taken in regard to 10 of the miners employed at the Dudley colliery, who, it is ...
Article : 109 wordsErnest Gould, the hundred kilometres world's amateur champion, and who recently broke the 12 hours road record, was recently charged at the Sleaford Police Court with riding to the common ...
Article : 107 wordsThe annual races have been postponed in consequence of lack of support, and much disappointment is felt in local racing circles. ...
Article : 26 wordsAt the Wallsend Police Court yesterday, a miner named Thomas Lowellyn was lined 10s for having committed a breach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, by carrying a nakad light whilst handling ...
Article : 211 wordsArthur A. Chase, the English rider, has returned to the arena, where he first won renown, and has broken the 100 miles record Chase started on October 28, and was also attempting to lower the ...
Article : 162 wordsAt the annul meeting of the local jockey club it was stated that there was a credit of £208. The secretary was instructed to apply to the Minister for Lands for the dedication to the club of the ...
Article : 65 wordsThe French mail steamer entered the Heads at 7.10 a.m. yesterday, and came to the Quay. Leaving Ma[?]lles every berth was taken in the ship, there being a very large number for the China line to join the company's ...
Article : 257 wordsPony and galloway races were held at Moorefield yesterday, and though the weather was dull and cold their was a fair attendance. The following are the results:— ...
Article : 693 wordsThe article dealing with the cab system of Sydney which appeared in the "Herald" the other day, and which, besides dealing with the revised methods of charges recently introduced, gave voice ...
Article : 1,020 wordsThe National Cyclist Union have decided to add to the existing championships a landem bicycle championship for amateurs and a tandem bicjcle championship for professionals. The distances over ...
Article : 63 wordsTwo matters of considerable importance to the district came up at the Land Court held here on Wednesday and Thursday last before Messrs. Wilson, Franklin, and Eager. The ...
Article : 330 wordsThe Cavour, Italian barque, sailed from Seattle, lumber laden for Callao May 31, and was afterwards reported as having put into Papeete partly dismasted. The following details regarding the vessel have been received from ...
Article : 79 wordsThe usual monthly meeting of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was held on Thursday, the rearcommodore, Mr. W. H. Murrell, presiding. Mr. K. C. Broughton was elected a member, and the hon. ...
Article : 83 wordsMessrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. note the following movements of the steamers of the Eastern and Australian Steamship Line:- The Airlie sailed from Hongkong for Australian ports ...
Article : 130 wordsThe second meeting of the committee of the Anniversary Regatta was held last evening at the Exchange, Dr. A. Burne being in the chair. The sub-committee appointed to arrange a programme for the sailing ...
Article : 110 wordsThe Orotave entered the Heads at a few minutes [?] 10 o'clock yesterday, and made fast in Neutral Bay. She will berth on Tuesday at the Quay. She left Port Melbourne at 6.10 p.m. on the 8th instant, [?]eared the Heads ...
Article : 143 wordsA very pleasant evening was spent yesterday at the Hotel Australia by about a score of aquatic representatives in entertaing Mr. A. A. Grifliths, the vice-commodore of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club. ...
Article : 49 wordsThe owners of these two well known yawls are evidently in doubt as to the speed of their respective vessels. This being the case a race has been arranged for a very near date over a harbour course. ...
Article : 54 wordsMessrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, advice the fo[?] ing movements of the company's steamers engaged on the mail line between Australia, China, and Japan:- The Omi Maru arrived at Townsville yesterday. Is [?] ...
Article : 83 wordsThe Q.C.T races, one of the principal fixtures of the year, were held at Eagle Turm to-day. The weather was beautiful, and the attendance quite reached expectations. £4635 parsed through the ...
Article : 267 wordsOwing to the test cricket match there are few sailing fixtures for to-day. That under the auspices of the J.B.S.C. will be the most important, viz., the 14ft. championship. The course and prizes offered ...
Article : 248 wordsA shocking discovery was made this afternoon at the Stat Hotel, which has been untenanted for some time. The dead body of a man was found in one of the rooms in an advanced stage of decomposition. ...
Article : 107 wordsThe following announcements are contained in a special "Gazette" under the Public Service Act issued yesterday:- Chief Secretary.—Mr. A. Munro is permanently ...
Article : 363 wordsThe Tolna is at Kobe, Japan, where it is stated [?] Count and Countest Festeties have taken a residence and settled do[?]n after their extended cruise. When the Al[?] meda the othere day called at Honolula the Countess was on ...
Article : 125 wordsThe "New South Wales Year Book" for 1898 is issued in good time, and it is proof of careful editing that, though published so far in advance of the new year, its official and other ...
Article : 208 wordsThe Bulimba, for melbourne, Adelaide, A[?] mantle, and Geraldton, sails hence to-day at 11 p.m. The Warrego is leaving to-day for Brisbane, Towsville, Cooktown, Thursday Island, Normanton, and Burketown. The ...
Article : 82 wordsPony and galloway races were held to-day at Kenmore. The following are the results:- Galloway Handicap.—Clotaire, 7st 13lb, 1; Tatoway, 8st. 2. ...
Article : 87 wordsThis club has a general handicap fixed for this afternoon, the entries and handicaps for which appeared in yesterday's "Herald." A steamer follows this race. ...
Article : 39 wordsThe two propellers of the latest Atlantic greyho[?] Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, perhaps convey a better ide[?] of the immensity of the structure of which they form, comparatively, but a minute part, than does a picture of ...
Article : 56 wordsThis newly-formed club has its opening event set down for next Saturday, when a handicap for all club boats will be sailed over the George's River course. The prizes are £5 and £2. The sails will be ...
Article : 66 wordsThe following handicaps have been declared for the Rous races to be held on the 18th instant:- Opening Handicap, once round.—Monnie, 9st 6lb; Maintenance, 8st 12lb; Acorn, 8st 10lb; Ballet Girl, 8st ...
Article : 72 wordsMessrs. Fitzgerald Brothers' Circus, the merits of which are well-known throughout Australia, will be opened at the Benevolent Asylum Grounds on Wednesday, December 22. Since the circus was ...
Article : 225 wordsThe final shooting of the fifth competition [?] Dr. Mead's Cup was won by Auld with 180 points. He also won a special prize at 500 yards. Clapin with 175 points won the special at 600 yards, the ...
Article : 35 wordsThe English diaries, which used to monopolise this market, must now find a growing competition in the numbers of useful diaries sent out by Australian houses, among which the publications of Messrs. ...
Article : 111 wordsThe following weights wered declared yesternight in connection with the Bega annual race meeting to be held on January 1 and 3:- Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Ophir, 10st 4lb; ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 11 Dec 1897, Page 10
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