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  2. QUEENSLAND.

    A petition was lodged in the Supreme Court on Saturday under the provisions of the Elections Tribunal Act 1886, by J. F. Fitzgerald, solicitor, on behalf of Mr Jno. Watson[?] one of the ...

    Article : 167 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) MEETING OF STOCKOWNERS.

    A meeting of stockowners of the district was held to-day. Mr. J. Weatherspoon, J.P., presided. Dissatisfaction was expressed at the tax of 2d per head levied on large stock, which is considered excessive. ...

    Article : 149 words
  4. CRISIS IN THE COAL TRADE. TO-DAY'S CONFERENCE.

    The meeting of mineowners, which has been convened by the Premier, and which is to he held in Sydney to-day, will not be as representative of the coal trade as the recent conference, in as much as ...

    Article : 1,485 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Owners and trainers of racehorses are reminded that at 5 p.m. to-day entries close with the secretary, Mr. W. L. Davis, for the items on the programme for the Canterbury Park July Meeting. The full ...

    Article : 776 words
  6. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 312 words
  7. LAWN TENNIS.

    On Saturday afternoon the Balmain Lawn Tennis Court was occupied by a match between Balmain and University, in the trophy competition. The game was of an interesting character, and resulted in an ...

    Article : 137 words
  8. THE SUGAR BEET INDUSTRY.

    A meeting of the sugar beet committee was held this arternoon to receive the report of the committee, which has made a second canvass of the district with the object of securing the additional area ...

    Article : 153 words
  9. B CLASS.

    University [?] v. Manly [?]. met at Manly with the following result:— Cargill and Hansard v. F. Ridge and H. Richards, 6-4, 6-1. ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In reference to the complaint from Melbourne about delay in the despatch from Adelaide of English mails for the eastern colonies, it happens that the Victorian Postal Department is wrong in ...

    Article : 360 words
  11. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 238 words
  12. FROPOSED SOUTH COAST HARBOUR.

    The survey recently completed by the officers of the Works Department for the purpose of ascertaining the respective natural capabilities of Bellambi, Wollongong, and Kembla for a deep water ...

    Article : 1,435 words
  13. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    A match between the Campbelltown Tennis Club and the Camden Union Tennis Club was played this afternoon in the presence of a large number of ladies and gentlemen. The game resulted in a win ...

    Article : 42 words
  14. LACROSSE.

    A most interc[?]ting game was played at the Waverley Park Oval on Saturdey between the Waverley and Newtown lacrosse clubs. The game was [?]plendidly contested throughout. The score was even ...

    Article : 616 words
  15. CRICKET.

    A private letter from one of the Australian Eleven hearing date 27th May, r[?] as follows:— "We are having a splendid time here. The English public think we are a wonderful team. George ...

    Article : 276 words
  16. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 207 words
  17. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 words
  18. BOWLS.

    A four-rink contest between the above clubs took place at the Redfern green on saturday afternoon. The game was fairly close, but although the visitors were 3 points ahead at the end of the first term ...

    Article : 187 words
  19. FLEMTNGTON TRAINING NOTES.

    The chief feature of the work on the training tracks at Flemington on Saturday morning was the performance of the Grand National Steeplechase favourite Jo[?], ridden by R. Lowis, and with Larri[?]n ...

    Article : 92 words
  20. TASMANIA.

    The small coasting steamer Agnes went ashore near Beaconsfield during a heavy fog on Saturday morning, and broke her propeller. The passengers and mails were taken off by a steam ...

    Article : 95 words
  21. HOS[?]HILL RACING CLUB—JULY MEETING.

    The July re[?]ion held at Roschill on Saturday ranks among the most successful gatherings that have taken place at that popular sporting rendezvo[?]s, a slate of things for which the delightful and ...

    Article : 1,652 words
  22. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following entries were received for the pony and galloway fixture on Thursday next:— HURDLE RACE (15.0), 1½ mile.—Ma[?] F., Damo[?]es, B[?]phalus, Idi[?], Sunlight, Globe Trotter. ...

    Article : 159 words
  23. VICTORIA PARK V. WAVERLEY.

    This was also a four-rink, contest, and was played on the Victoria Park green. The visiting team kept pretty close to its opponents during the earlier porlion of the fame out went behind rather badly at ...

    Article : 191 words
  24. NEW ZEALAND.

    A banking committee has been set up by the House and will commence its proceedings shortly. The Opposition refused to act, urging that as Ministers were practically on trial a Royal ...

    Article : 94 words
  25. THE KENNEL.

    Ten dogs arrived from Brisbane yesterday per s.s. Buninyong, intended for the Pigeon, Poultry, Dog, and Canary Show that will open this week. ...

    Article : 27 words
  26. POLO.

    The polo match, Scone v. Muswellbrooke, played to-day, was won by Scone by four goals to one. The game was fast and well contested. Scene was represented by H. R. Wiseman. A. Davies, G. ...

    Article : 62 words
  27. HARRIERS.

    On Friday last the Warringah Harriers held a club run. There was a good attendance of members. A start was made from the club's headquarters, Council-chambers, Mosman, the route taken being ...

    Article : 262 words
  28. POLO GYMKHANA IN BRISBANE.

    A polo gymkhana, the first of its kind over held in Brisbane, took place on Saturday afternoon at Eagle Farm. The weather was splendid. There was a very large and fashionable attendance, including ...

    Article : 167 words
  29. VICTORIA V. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A three-rink match hetween representatives of the two colonies was played on the Ashfield green among members of the club on Saturday afternoon. Only three, rinks of Victorians were available, and ...

    Article : 211 words
  30. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. AUSTRAL AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Austral, Anderson, commander, arrived from Colombo yesterday at 9 p.m. The following are the saloon passengers:— For ALBANY: Messrs. Gifford and Taylor. ...

    Article : 101 words
  31. SCHNAPPER-FISHING.

    A very enjoyable schnapper outing occurred on Saturday afternoon under the auspices of the Amateur Fishermen's Association. the party, numbering 20, left Dawes Point in the Conquerer at [?] ...

    Article : 154 words
  32. [BY TELEGRAPH.] COURSING MEETING AT DENILIQUIN.

    The first coursing meeting introduced into Deniliquin took place yesterday, when a dog sweepstake was run off. The effort was regarded as a test, and owing to its unqualified success endeavours will be ...

    Article : 123 words
  33. HELP FOR WHARF LABOURERS.

    A meeting of the Newcastle Wharf Labourers' Union was held this afternoon at the Centennial Hotel, Newcastle. The chair was taken by Mr. Thomas Murphy. The object of the meeting was to ...

    Article : 2,141 words
  34. WAVERLEY OPEN PAIR TOURNAMENT.

    The matches in connection with the third round of the Waverley open pair tournament were continued on the Waverley green during the past week. On Friday two matches were played off, in which ...

    Article : 120 words
  35. THE TICK PLAGUE.

    A proclamation by the Governor has been issued declaring the disease known as "Tick Fever or Texas Fever" in cattle, horses, or camels to be an infectious or contagious disease within the meaning ...

    Article : 638 words
  36. A FIGHT ON A VESSEL.

    A serious frac[?]s occurred early this morning on board the ship Dechmont lying near Stockton. The crew had returned from shore, and in getting on board one man named Brown fell into the harbour ...

    Article : 190 words
  37. SWIMMING.

    The presentation of the prizes won during the present season in connection with the Enterprise Swimming Club [?]ook place last Friday evening at a smoke concert, held in Quong Tart's rooms. Mr. ...

    Article : 227 words
  38. CYCLING.

    The adjourned general meeting of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen was held on Friday night at the rooms. The business was the adoption of the new rules. Rules 1 to 40 had already been agreed to ...

    Article : 405 words
  39. BALMAIN CHAMPION PRIZE COMPETITION.

    On Saturday afternoon another another stage was reached in connection with the Balmain Club's champion competition, the green being again in the pink of condition. Alderman G. C. Murdoch ...

    Article : 201 words
  40. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The second competition for the Skinner Cup took place at the New South Wales Gun Club's grounds, Botany, on Friday, and resulted in a leg[?]in for Mr. H. Garratt. H. Garratt, 23 kills; F. J. Bouf[?]er, ...

    Article : 103 words
  41. BISHOP HIGGINS AT ASHFIELD.

    Yesterday afternoon Bishop Higgins administered confirmation to about 200 children and adults at St. Vincent's Church, Ashfield. The candidates had been prepared by the Rev. Fathers Byrne and ...

    Article : 306 words
  42. RANDWICK BOWLING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 394 words
  43. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY UNION.

    The weekly meeting of the union was held in the common-room, Univeisity, on Friday night. The vice-president (Mr. Bavin) was in the chair, and 27 members were present. The business of the evening ...

    Article : 215 words
  44. ROAD RACE AT ASHFIELD.

    Under the auspices of the Rodferrn Bicycle Club [?] [?]ace was run on the Liverpool-road, from Ashfield to Liverpool, on Saturday aftenoon. A start was made from the Ashfield Town Hall at 4 o'clock, the ...

    Article : 747 words
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