The Midsummer racing campaign opens to-day at Rosehill, whero an attractive programme will be played out on the first day of their Christmas' reunion. The usual means of reaching the course hy rail and river will be available, ...
Article : 936 wordsAs far as the amusements of the past week are concerned, there is nothing of a novel nature to report. At the Theatre Royal the Williamsons have reached the last night of a very successful season and the entertainment ...
Article : 772 wordsConsiderable interest is shown in connection with the projected £500 handicap, to be run at the C. R. J. Club's annual races in July, and a number of good horses are already preparing for the race, including an imported ...
Article : 105 wordsThe 6-ton yacht Akarana, built by Logan of Auckland, New Zealand, some couple of months back, arrived in the harbour on Monday night last having come over from Melbourne on the deck of the steamer ...
Article : 146 wordsFor the South Grafton annual races on Boxing Day and the following day all the horses handicapped for the three principal races have accepted. The general entries close to-morrow evening. ...
Article : 36 wordsThe following nominations have been received for the New Year's Day Races:— OPENING HANDICAP. Lieutenant, Bonnie Louise, Lady Linte. Condobolin, Guide (late ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 699 wordsA minor sculling match of considerable local interest was pulled off yesterday over the Parramatta course between two residents of Mortlake, named respectively. James Chalker and Olaf Christian. A steamer which followed ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 112 wordsThe commencement of the fourth round of the Sydney Lawn Tennis Handicap has been postponed over the holidays till the 12th of January. The entries for the captaincy matches will close on the 18th of January, and ...
Article : 85 wordsThe sixth Australian Eleven commenced a match against a weak eleven of New South Wales, on the Association Cricket Ground, on Friday. The weather was most unpleasant, being close and steamy, varied with occasional ...
Article : 1,163 wordsThe Broken Hill South Silver-mining Company, Limited, December 17.—Main engine shaft: The north drive is extended 12ft, now in from main corssent 26ft. There is no change to mention in character of lode matter. The south drive is now in ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 979 wordsThe early approach of an Italian opera season in Sydney will be of interest to the music-loving section of the community. Mr. Marlin Simonsen's recent importation of English and Continental artists to Melbourne, where they ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 368 wordsSir,—Following up my letter concerning the Bo[?]s' Brigade, a description of a similar work in Liverpool may be of some use to those endeavouring to help poor lads. I refer to the "Gordon Working Lads' Institute," ...
Article : 893 wordsThe fourth concert of the season given by the Ashfield Musical Society was held at the School of Arts, Ashfield, last evening. The Ashfield amusement lovers have seldom enjoyed the privilege of a musical treat such as was ...
Article : 418 wordsThe following entries were received yesterday for the above club's supplementary trotting and race meeting, to be held at Moore Park on Thursday next, 27th instant:— SADDLE TIME HANDICAP TROT—2 miles. ...
Article : 165 wordsOn Christmas night a performance of Handel's "Messiah" will he rendered by the Philharmonic Society, and, as the committee are making special efforts for a good performance, there is reason to expect a large audience in ...
Article : 190 wordsThere was an active market for silver shares to-day, Round Hill and British Broken being in good request, the former having an advance of 8s. 6d. and the latter of 4s. 6d. over yesterday's rates. Cordillera Hill rose 2s. 6d. Block ...
Article : 1,021 wordsThe following are the acceptances for the Queensland Turf Club Summer meeting:— MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. Lyndhurst, Honest Ned, Sir Anthony, Norman, Greywing, ...
Article : 86 wordsSir,—I agree with your leading article of to-day, re "Traffic Reform" upon the N. S. W. Railways, and as a constant traveller between Sydney and Melbourne by the express, may I be allowed a word or two, if it may strengthen the ...
Article : 241 wordsThe match between the Sixth Australian Eleven and an Eleven of New South Wales' will be resumed to-day. ...
Article : 21 wordsA Christmas tree and sale of gifts in aid of the Redfern Presbyterian Church was opened in the school-room, Regent-street, by the Rev. Mr. Aspinall, minister of the church. The opening ceremony was witnessed by a large ...
Article : 495 wordsThe Sunny Corner and Moruya Athletic Clubs have been registered under the Sir Josoph Hanks rules. The Sir. Joseph Banks' 19th Grand Handicap of 525 sovs. will be run early next March. The first prize will be ...
Article : 95 wordsThe following are the entries for the EXCHANGE PLATE—7 furlongs. Coxcomb, The Prawn, White Thorn, Lady Prix, Electric, Patsy Bolivar, Saturn, Jelliby. ...
Article : 42 wordsThe sweepstakes race between several of the 16ft. dingies of the harbour, which was to have taken place to-day under the auspices of the Balmain Sailing Club, has been postponed, owing to some of the boats taking part not being in ...
Article : 59 wordsA meeting of this club was held at the club rooms, Market-street, on Thursday evening last, the commodore (Mr. G. [?]llings) presiding. Messrs. R. Drew and H. Webb were elected members of the club. For the vacancy on the ...
Article : 178 wordsAt a meeting of the committee of the Newcastle. Jockey Club, held this morning, it was decided to hold six meetings during the coming year; the first to be two days' racing in February, when £1000 will be given in prizes as ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 22 Dec 1888, Page 13
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