Brain Culture and Athletics
Speaking the other day at the opening of the School Library at Raymond Terrace, Mr. Inspector Kevin made the following significant remarks:—…
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Swimming in Scotland
A match between Russell, the Scotch champion swimmer, and Percy Cavill, of Sydney, the champion amateur long-distance swimmer of England and Australia, was swum at Glasgow yesterday…
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The Maitland B and Morpeth teams met on the Albion Ground this afternoon. There were a good number of spectators present, considerable interest being centered in the game, as in the event…
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At a public metting at Glen Innes, presided over by the Mayor, £150 was guaranteed for two days* visit of Stoddart's cricket team…
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A public meeting was held in the Council Chamber, Morpeth, last evening for the purpose of considering the advisableness of re-organising the Morpeth Race Club. The Mayor (Mr. E. D…
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September 9—Newcastle; entries, this evening. September 25.—Wallsend; entries, 18th Sept. September 25—Branxton. Nov. 9, 10—Northern Jockey Club…
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AN attempt was made on July 24 by P. S. M'Nully, of Boston, U.s., to swin from Dover to Calais. The start was made from the admiralty…
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In Newcastle on Saturday, the Carltons beat the Centennials by 16 points to nill. Gallagher scored in the first half, and in the second Matthews, A. McLardy, and Greenwood scored, Edwards putting…
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At a meeting of the Union in Newcastle last night it was decided that the final match in the senior competition, between Maitland United and Carlton, should be played on Saturday next at 3.30…
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Percy Cavill has accepted Tyer's challenge for the long distance amateur swimming championship. and has offered to race at Blackpool…
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A race took place on Thursday last, at Glasgow, between J. Russell, the Scotch fast-swimming champion, and Percy Cavill, the Australian champion, over a quarter of…
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The members of the All Saints' Football Club are requested to attend a meeting to bo held in the schoolroom on Saturday next at 2 o'clock sharp…
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It is probable that Sid Callaway will resume cricket this season. A system of electorate cricket is likely to be inaugurated by the Newcastle Cricket…
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The annual race meeting of the Hawkesbury Racing Club was held on the [?]arendon course on Saturday afternoon, when the weather was fine and the attendance…
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PERCY CAVILL of Sydney, has accepted the challenge of J. H. Tyers to swims for the long distance championship at Sunderland, and also…
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The Maitland United B team is to meet Burwood in Newcastle on Saturday in the semi-final. The team which the local men have a formidable task…
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Says a Tamworth paper:—A Bridge, the well-known left-hand bowler find batsman, has decided to again become a member of the Royal Standard C.C., and to piny in as tunny matches as he possibly…
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The annual meeting of the Albion Cricket Club was held last evening at Lillyman's Belmore Hotel. There was a moderate attendance. The President (Mr. John…
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September 9—Newastle September 26.—Wailsend; entries, 18th Sept. September 25—Branxton. October 9—Gresford; entries, Sept. 30…
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The Cento[?] Meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club this afternoon was favoured by beautifully fine and bright weather. The attendance was ex[?] including many Sydney visitors. The…
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