Aquatics. the Anniversary Regatta
The committee of the Anniversary regatta met at the Australia Hotel last night, Dr. Burne presiding. It was stated that Commander Lindeman, R.N., had written, promising that a firing…
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Class Racing
The sub-committee recently appointed at a meeting of the council of the League of Wheelmen to consider the question of the advisability of instituting a system of class racing in order to encourage the novices and new…
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In consequence of tie terms demanded for the use of the Sydney Cricket Ground, it is possible (says Wednesday's "Age") that the proposed match between the Australian team selected for…
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The team of New Zealanders to tour Australia next month has been seleeted, and the names are:— G. Mills (Auckland), Lusk (Naouer), Williams, Richardson, Ashholt, Holdsworth (Wellington),…
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Some trouble has arisen in connection with the proposed match between tho 1899 Australian Eleven and the next best team on the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 3rd and following days…
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Important business is to come before the meeting of the committee of the metropolitan, branch of the New South Wales Rugby Union, to be held next Monday evening at the rooms, Pitt-street…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming. the Victorian Championship
The quarter-mile swimming championship of Victoria was contested at the Melbourne Swimming Club's annual carnival, held in Hegarty's Baths, St. Kilda, on Saturday last. The race proved a gift for T. Maynard,…
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ADELAIDE, Thursday.--The following nominations have been received in connection with the Onkaparinga raw, to be held at Easter:-- HANDICAP HURDLE.--Torret, Wild Bird, Rhodon. The…
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The Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association intends shortly issuing certificates to boys and girls who can swim certain distances, which are yet to be agreed upon, but they will not be made too easy, as is the case…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket. the Australian Eleven
It is now suggested that the original intention of selecting the remainder of the Australian team for England immediately after the ensuing match between New South Wales and Victoria be departed from, and that,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cyclists Injured. Racing Accidents Last Night
A number of competitors at the cycling carnival held at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night sustained falls, but with one exception all escaped serious injury. James Somerville, 25, of…
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The South Australians arrived yesterday in Sydney from Bribane, on route for home. The train, in consequence of a breakdown before reaching the border, was four hours and a half late. It was…
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The fierce white light which beat upon the cycling track at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night disclosed some magnificent riding, some exceptionally fine finishes, and, unfortunately,…
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The various stands on the Sydney Cricket Ground last night were crowded in every part when the electric light cycle race meeting was continued and great excitement prevailed. There was a little delay…
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The prizes won at the sports held on Parramatta Oval on November 9 under the auspices of the Prospect and Sherwood Progress Association, Merrylands, were presented at Aurons's Exchange Hotel on…
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Mr. W. Henry, in the course of a lecture on floating delivered to the members of the Southern Cross Club, gave Borne useful and interesting information. He said :—" In order to lie motionless on the water the weight of the…
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Two good carnivals this afternoon. Mosman and Rockdale Clubs—the former at Balmoral Baths and the latter at Lincke's Brighton Buths, Lady Robinson's Beach…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →GOLF. Notes
Golf matters are stOl quiet about Sydney. If any players have not yet returned from their holidays, but the enthusiasts left continue to play. I was out Marrickville way on Saturday and saw Mr. Boake…
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JACK KEYS and Jim Gaffney are to meet at the Golden GateAthletic Club, to-night in a contest, the best of 20 rounds, for a purse of thirty shining sovereigns, and the…
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THE third round of the Pennant Championship Competition Is due for consideration this afternoon, when Redfern and Waverley will meet on the latter's green…
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