"All the world's a stage. And all the men and women merely players." The quotation from "As You Like It" may be aptly applied to yeatorday in Sydney, when horse racing, cricket, and aquatics ruled the roast in ...
Article : 8,872 wordsNotwithstanding the very many shore attractions which presented themselves to holiday-seekers yesterday, those on the water were perhaps more largely patronised than they have been on a holiday for some ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 418 wordsA friendly society's demonstration was held at Balmain yesterday. The following societies met at their new buildings in Beattie-street at 9 a.m.:—The Druids, Sons of Temperance, Marine Benefit Society, ...
Article : 627 wordsNotwithstanding the counter attractions down the harbour yesterday, a large number of people spent the holiday at the various favourite places of resort along the shores of the Parramatta, Steamers were busily ...
Article : 179 wordsWith a view to increasing the funds in aid of St. Patrick's near Presbytery, two favourite resorts for picnics and short excursions were selected by several gentlemen who interested themselves in the endeavour ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 248 wordsThe traffic on the railway yesterday was heavy. Numerous special and excursion trains were run, and the arrangements made for the day were satisfactorily carried out. On the main suburban line the passengers ...
Article : 252 wordsThe Zoological Gardens, Mooro Park, were largely attended throughout the day, and the gathering of young and old appeared thoroughly to enjoy the beauty aud variety of the surroundings. On such a sunny ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 717 wordsThe heavy work which devolves on the tramways at holiday times is chiefly confined to Bondi, Coogee, and the racecourse, although all the branches participate, to a greater or lesser extent, in the increase of the ...
Article : 368 wordsAt the Bondi Aquarium yesterday there was a larger attendance than is usual on public holidays, for, as a fact, the patronage record was broken, about 8000 persons passing the pay stiles during the day. In the ...
Article : 158 wordsOver 1000 persons visited the Manly Aquarium yesterday, the special attraction being the presence of the well-known midgets, General and Mrs Mite, who held several receptions during the day, and highly ...
Article : 93 wordsTaken together, Bronte and Nelson's Bay Beach is perhaps, the most admirable of seaside resorts for picnic parties. In the centre of the glen stands the residence of Mr. Ebsworth, which still contains among ...
Article : 344 wordsThe annual meeting of the Deniliquin Amateur Turf Club took place to-day. The weather was intensely hot, but there was a fair attendance of spectators. The acceptances were large, and the fields were excellent. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 187 wordsThe Sir Joseph Banks Grounds, at Botany, were attended by some hundreds of pleasure-seekers yesterday, and the day being as fine as could have been wished, the outdoor sports were largely availed of. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 4,293 wordsFor those who cared to venture upon a trip outside the Heads, ample opportunity was afforded by several steamship companies, who advertised excursions at moderate rates to the Hawkesbury River. No doubt ...
Article : 225 wordsThe midsummer meeting of the Wilcannia Jockey Club was held to-day in the presence of a large attendance. The weather was all that cauld be desired. The racing throughout was exceptionally good. The track ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 28 Jan 1890, Page 6
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