Bourke and Its Carnival. Show and Race Week. In Time of Drought
Despite the terrible seasons that have devastated the western district, the citizens of Bourke determined to carry out their annual week of sport and…
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Grand Australian Fair. "Cathedral Parish Day."
Saturday was "Cathedral Parish Day" at the Grand Australian Fair, and the parishioners, despite the unpropitious weather, turned up in good numbers, and, besides making many purchases…
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GUNNEDAH, Sunday.--Subscribers to the Gunnedah Pastoral and Agricultural Society decided unanimously last night that, owing to the continued, drought, it would be inadvisable to…
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Having closed their exhibition on Friday, by means of an auction sale, and still with a day on their hands before vacating their rooms at 384A George-street, the Society of Artists…
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At a meeting of subscribers to the Gunnedah Pastoral and Agricultural Society, held on Saturday night, it was unanimously decided that owing to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stage, Song, Show. "A Village Priest." Change at the Opera House. "The Sign of the Cross"-- Tivoli Attractions-- The Palace Theatre-- The Royal Standard-- The Flying Jordans Season
The revival of "A Village Priest" at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday night was, despite the unpropitious weather conditions, an unqualified success. The…
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To-day is an important one with members of the league, as it is the last one for receiving entries for the June carnival. Saturday and yesterday were exceptionally busy days, as the entries were being…
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Racing men are given a final reminder that entries close for the mammoth June carnival of the League of Wheelmen this evening, at the clubrooms, where the race secretary, Mr. Fred. Hawley, will be in attendance…
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The attendance at the Grand Australian Fair last evening promised to ne above the average, but unfortunately for the stallholders, the electric light went cut. and the buildings were left in total darkness…
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The Grand Australian Fair, which is still booming, is to close on Saturday night next. The final game of living chess between Messrs. Crane and…
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The weather has been so inclement during the past few days that the league hare decided to extend the time for receiving entries for their winter carnival until to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Yesterday a…
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Entries for the league's jubilee carnival have been extended to Thursday on account of the inclement weather. A large number of entries came to hand yesterday from all parts of the colony, and a lot of…
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The nominations for the cycling carnival promoted by the Barrier branch of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen closed last night with the total of 145. Megson and other intercolonial cracks at…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Walking. From London to Brighton. Splendid Exhibition of Heel and Toe Progression. E. Knott Wins, and Beats the
In many respects (says the London SPORTING LIFE of April 12) the latest London to Brighton walk Promoted yb the Polytechnic Harriers will long remain one of the most…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cycling. the League. Saturday's Road Race. Barkell a Winner Bagnall the Fastest Man. An Exciting Contest—Ends in a Surprise O'Brlen and Adrian Hurt—A Muddy Finish The Death of Harris The carnival Entries—May be Made
Owing to a wrong impression abread that entries for the Loagne Carnival [?] on Thursday instead of yesterday, it has been decided to accept nominations up to to-morrow…
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The principal attraction at the Grand Australian Fair last night was the game of living chess which was played between the Cardinal and Mr M'Donald…
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There was a splendid attendance at the Grand Australian Fair last evening, and the various stalls were well patronised. Much interest was taken in a game of chess played with living…
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The race secretary of the league's record reign meeting (Mr. Fred. Hawley) yesterday received entries for all events from Body, Fitzgerald, A. H. F. Clinton, Greenwood, Martin, and a number of other prominent…
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Mr. Fred. Hawley, the league's race secretary, yesterday received entries for all events at the Jane Carnival from A. J. Body (Nev Zealand), and J. Fitzgerald, C. Greenwood, A. H. Clinton, and C…
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NYNGAN, Thursday.—The annual show was concluded yesterday. Considering the condition of the season, the collection of exhibits was excellent, the attendance being especially good. Most instructive…
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