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  2. STATE LEGISLATION.

    Copies of the new siste bill to amend the Water Act 1905, have been cireulated among members of Parliament, The measure sets out a uumber of alteratins in the principal ...

    Article : 568 words
  3. INDETERMINATE SENTENCES BOARD.

    It looks almost as if the Indeterminate Sentences Board is never to be constituted. The new net cune into force on July I, yet no board has been found to undertake ...

    Article : 355 words
  4. FOOTBALL V. CRICKET.

    The Victorian Football tangue, at its meeting yesterday evening (Mr. C. M. Hickey in the chair) dealt with the difficulty which has arisen between the cricket and football clubs at Carlton. ...

    Article : 697 words
  5. FOOTBALL.

    The second semi-final of the Victorian League premiership will be played on the Melbourne Cricket-ground this afternoon, and if necessary the turf will be watered ...

    Article : 713 words
  6. FITZROY RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 129 words
  7. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Findon Harriers' races, at Moonee Valley; Rosehill races; football matches; lacrosse matches; lawn tennis matches; ten miles cross-country championship, at Caulfield; Melbourne Gun Club ...

    Article : 58 words
  8. BUXTON'S TOURNEY.

    Last night J. Boyd beat F. Dummett by 74. The game for Monday night is W. Sawkins (owes 100) v. W. Payne (230). The trophy won by Mr. J. B. Belfield, who ...

    Article : 67 words
  9. COLLINGWOOD CLUB ANNUAL MEETING.

    The second annual meeting of the Collingwood Cricket Club was held at the Collingwood Townhall on Thursday evening. The prizes won during the past season were presented by Councillor Rain. ...

    Article : 99 words
  10. NOTES AND CHAT.

    With fine weather, a very successful meeting is likely to be recorded by the Findon Harriers Club at Moonee Valley To-day. First-class entries were received, Mr. Albert ...

    Article : 520 words
  11. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    There was a fair muster of shooters at the Melbourne Gun Club's meeting yesterday, when a programme of starling and pigeon shooting was disposed of. The second competition for the Nepean ...

    Article : 117 words
  12. WANGARATTA SHOW MEETING.

    WANGARATTA, Friday.—The show meeting of the Wangaratta Turf Club opened yesterday in beautiful weather. There was a fair attendance. Small fields ran in most of the events, but the ...

    Article : 692 words
  13. EAST MELBOURNE CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the members was made the occasion for a smoke concert at the club's pa[?]lion on Thursday evening. In the absence o[?] Sir Thomas Bent, the club's piesident, the Rev. ...

    Article : 182 words
  14. CUP CANDIDATES.

    A horse particularly well handicapped in the Caulfield Cup is kycadgeric—that is, judging by the imposts given him by Mr. Menzies for the Melbourne Cup, and Mr. Daly for the Metropolitan. ...

    Article : 610 words
  15. £1,000, THE ASCOT THOUSAND, £1,000.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 59 words
  16. HAWTHORN CLUB.

    The annual meeting was held on Thursday night in the local town-hall, and was largely attended. The success of the senior eleven in winning the secoud-grade pennant was referred to in the report ...

    Article : 288 words
  17. MELBOURNE TROTTING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 223 words
  18. IRON BOUNTY BILL.

    The Commonwealth Treasurer (Sir Willian Lyne) intends to move that the Iron Bounty Bill, Which lapsed last session, shall be taken up this session it the stage at ...

    Article : 291 words
  19. NORTHCOTE CLUB.

    The second annual meeting of the Northcote Cricket Club under district cricket was held at the Northcote Town-hall. Officer were elected for the ensuing year as follows:—. Mr. W. ...

    Article : 105 words
  20. TROTTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  21. THE PEOPLE'S FOOD.

    At the Foorseray Cour, on Thursday, before Messrs, D. Mitehell (chairman), Councillors W. H. Fielding (mayor). G. Hills, J. R. Johnson, and H. E. Cdaldecott, J.P.'s. JOhn Horton (trading as ...

    Article : 319 words
  22. ASCOT HANDICAPS.

    Sprinters' Handicap. Three and half furlongs.—Harene, 10.12; Pilot, 9.12 Fireworks, 9.10; Good Rose, 9.7; Sandal, 9.5; Ruffun, 8.12; Pinkie, 8.12, Lady Cressy, 8.9; largo, 8.6; Pressy, ...

    Article : 331 words
  23. MELBOURNE MARKETS.

    The Associated agents (Abbott and Co, Robert Gunn and Co., Adamson. Stretlle, and Co., W. H. Wilson, J. K. Jennings and M'Innes, M'Phail Bros. and Co.) conjointly report;Rejected "In to-day's ...

    Article : 922 words
  24. UNIVERSITY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the above club was held in the pavilion on friday, September 11. The following office-bearers were elected:—President, Profesor Lyle (re-elected); vice-presidents, Mr. ...

    Article : 151 words
  25. CHARITY RACE MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 228 words
  26. COURSING.

    DONALD, Friday.—The Watchem Coursing Club held its final meeting on Monday, when 16 dogs competed for the President's Stakes. Owing to the scarcity of hares during the afternoon, the ...

    Article : 49 words
  27. THE DUST NUISANCE.

    Sir,—In a city of such wide thoroughfares as Melbourne has, the dust will necessarily be a nuisance under certain wind conditions. Apart from this, there is another ...

    Article : 118 words
  28. THEATRES AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

    His Excellency the Governor-General has given his patronage to the matinee performance in aid of the Newsboys' Building Fund on September 26. lady Gibbon-Carmichael has announced her ...

    Article : 1,016 words
  29. LACROSSE.

    Only the B section of the Victorian Lacrosse Association has not yet concluded the season of 1908. Fixtures for the first and second divisions of this season are to be decided to-day, and the ...

    Article : 153 words
  30. FINDON HARRIERS' HUNT CLUB RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 699 words
  31. BALLARAT MINERS' TURF CLUB WEIGHTS.

    Trial Handicap. 5½ furlongs.—The Trawler, 9.1; Turquoise, 8.13; Apiarist, 8.13; Bandolier 8.9; Vaiwick, 8.7; Fallow, 8.3; Reveller, 8.1; Silver Voice; 7.0; Darina, 7.0. ...

    Article : 256 words
  32. SOULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    WELLINGTON, Friday.—Whelch, the Akaroa sculler, his agreed to row Thoroughgood for the championship of Australia on the Hunter River, providing that the articles are satisfactory. The ...

    Article : 65 words
  33. Advertising

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    Advertising : 462 words
  34. BALLARAT TURF CLUB RACES.

    There was a moderate attendance at the Spring meeting of the Ballarat Turf Club. Fair fields faced the starter. Results:- Trial Handicap, 15 sovs. Five furlongs.—W. T. ...

    Article : 723 words
  35. CYCLING.

    MALDON, Friday.—A 15-mile bicycle road race, arranged by Messrs. Harrison and Co., of Maldon, was run on Wednesday. The winner was W. Bailey (6min. start), with T. Moon (2min. ...

    Article : 183 words
  36. BOWLERS AND BEVERAGES.

    At the annual meeting of members of the Foots. cray Bowling Club held on Thursday evening a recommendation by the committee that the club should procure a wine md spirit license was ...

    Article : 524 words
  37. COROWA WEIGHTS.

    COROWA, Friday.—The following are the weights for the Corowa Show races, to be held on Thursday next:- Hurdle Race.—Eppo, 11.4; Seldom, 10.0; Toora, ...

    Article : 267 words
  38. BOXING.

    So keen has been the interest evinced in the district competitions promoted by the Indoor Sports Club, which have lately been taking place at the Cyclorama, that it is hardly necessary to remind ...

    Article : 108 words
  39. FIGHT STOPPED AT SECOND ROUND.

    BALLARAT, Friday.—A boxing match between Maher, of Ballarat, and Turner, of Melbourne, drew a large attendance on Friday night. The match was to have been for 20 rounds, but the referee ...

    Article : 52 words
  40. YARRAWONGA WEIGHTS.

    Hurdle Race.—Vanguard, 11.4; La Camille, 10.4; Seldom, 10.1; Grafter, 9.7; King Amhurst, 9.5; Toora, 9.2; Lockmoor, 9.0; Trevallie, 9.0; Yokahama, 9.0. ...

    Article : 200 words
  41. AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

    The annual Ten Miles Cross-country Championship of the Victorian Amateur Athletic Asociation will be held at Caulfield Racecourse to-day. There is a record entry for the big race, which is ...

    Article : 125 words
  42. COUNTRY STOCK MARKETS.

    KYNETON (Sept 12).— Messis. W. H. Fysh and Co. report:—"205 cattle and 650 sheep yaded. Supply of fat caattle larger thin usual, sales somewhat hard to effect, Much larger yarding of stores, ...

    Article : 386 words
  43. WALKING.

    Much interest is being evinced in the match for the 12-miles championship at Australia, which is to take place at the Flemington running-grounds on Thursday evening next, between Robert Leitch, ...

    Article : 77 words
  44. CRICKET.

    The annual meeting of the V.C.A. will be held on Monday, at 8 p.m., at the club-room, Young and Jackson's. The following gentlemen have been nominated is office-bearers for the season 1908 ...

    Article : 117 words
  45. HAMILTON RACES.

    HAMILTON, Friday.—The Show Meeting of the Hamilton Racing Club was held to-day. The weather was fine. There was a good attendance, and fine racing. Numerous falls occurred in the Great ...

    Article : 637 words
  46. OVERLANDING CYCLIST.

    ALBURY, Friday. — Birtles, the overlanding cyclist, reached Albuiy at noon to day, en route for Sydney. He left Melbourne at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, reached ...

    Article : 93 words
  47. BOWLS.

    The Auburn club will be opened this afternoon, and Mr. G. C. Clauscen, the new president of the Victorian Bowling Association, will be present. ...

    Article : 30 words
  48. LAWN TENNIS.

    To-day's fixtures:- Second Class.—C.E.G.S. v. Studley-park, Hawthorn v. Camberwell. Third Class.—Windsor A. v. S. Yarra A, ...

    Article : 314 words
  49. BRUNSWICK CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Brunswick Cricket Club was held in the local Mechanic's Institute on Friday evening. Mr. W. H. Dedman presided. The retiring president (Mr. W. H. Dedman) was ...

    Article : 81 words
  50. MELBOURNE HUNT CLUB RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 212 words
  51. CARLTON CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Carlton Cricket Club was held last night at the pavilion on the club grounds. Mr. W. F. Evans was in the chair. The report showed that the club had not been able to ...

    Article : 390 words
  52. UNREGISTERED DENTIST.

    TOORA, Friday.—At the police court today Challes Edward Ring Chinch was charged wilh practising the profession of, and announcing himself as, a dentist at ...

    Article : 93 words
  53. EXCITING BOLT.

    A horse attached to a light delivery vehicle owned by Messrs. Chynoweth Bros., grocers, of Chapel-street, Windsor, while starding outside the firm's premises yesterday morning took flight and ...

    Article : 204 words
  54. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE.

    In view of the decision ot the legislative Assembly providing that no person shall be appointed to the ofice of Government statist unless he has passed the final examination of the Institute of Actuaries ...

    Article : 107 words
  55. Advertising

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    Advertising : 16 words
  56. Advertising

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    Advertising : 34 words
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