Paced Cycling Racing in Melbourne. Melbourne
The two famous pace followers, Robl and Bickentmann made their first public appearance in Australia on the exhibition track last night in the presence of some 10,000 persons…
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Bowls. Pennant and B Competitions. Result of Third Bound
The third round of the pennant and B competitions, played under the auspice[?] of the New South Wales Bowling Association, took place on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a considerable alteration being…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moorefield Races. Devilment Wins Cleverly. Mild Surprise by Speechless
A big crowd of people splendid weather, and racing of an interesting Character, were associated with the meeting of the Moorefield R.C., which eventuated on Saturday last, and, therefore, an all-round success was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cricket in New Zealand. Canterbury Beats Wellington. Wellington
Canterbury beat Wellington at cricket to-day by 63 runs. ADELAIDE, Sunday. The senior cricketers resumed their games on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Inter-state Cricket. Victoria V. South Australia. Hill Makes 124
MELBOURNE, Saturday.--The weather was fine, though warm, when the match Victoria v. South Australia was resumed on the M.C.C. Ground to-day. A slight shower of rain fell last…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cricket. the Local Competitions. M. A. Noble and C. Gregory 122 Each
Extremes of batting were witnessed on Saturday in the grade competitions. Waverley, for instance, have 394 to show as the result of the afternoon's batting against North Sydney on the latter's oval…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Cycling Carnival. a Great Attendance. Major Taylor Wins. Successful Day's Racing Splendid Riding by Don Walker. the Australian Wins a Double
The first appearance of Major Taylor, the champion cyclist of the world, was greeted at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday by an enthusiastic gathering, numbering over 20,000…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Inter-state Cricket. Victoria v South Australia. Victoria Leads by 257, and Has Seven Wickets to Fall. Melbourne
The match South Australia v. Victoria was resumed to-day in bright weather, which was just a trifle sultry. The pitch was in good order, notwithstanding the showers which fell last night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gaiety Athletic Hall
To- night Cocker Tweedie, of Sydney, and Hiscutt, of Broken Hill, meet at the Gaiety to contest the best of 20 rounds. Both men are reported to be in the best condition…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Swimming. Ladies' Swimming Club
The lady members of the Civil Ambulance Brigade held their swimming club meeting at the brigade headquarters last night. The attendance was good, and Miss Wauhop…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bowls
Following is the draw for the fourth round of the Pennant and B Competition, fixed for decision on January 10:—Pennant: St. George v. Waverley, at Ashfield; Victoria Park v. City, at…
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The match between Victoria and South Australia resulted in a substantial win for the former by 179 runs, notwithstanding that at one stage the defeated them seemed to have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boxing. Hiscuth Beats Tweedie
Cocker Tweedle and Jim Hiscuth, the Broken Hill pugilist, met at the Gaiety last night before a good house to fight the best of 20 rounds. Mr. Don M'Donald was referee,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rosehill Racing Club
Subjoined is the list of entries for the half-dozen events to be run at the January meeting of the above club:— Hurdle Race. 2 miles.—Lady Macbeth, Abedare, Bonnie Boy, Matong, Saltoun, Vocalist, Bengal, Fairy Prince,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Empire of Races
Sir Harry Johnston was recently the guest of the Anglo- African Writers' Club at a dinner, and in replying to the toast of the evening Sir Harry Johnston said he was most…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Forest Lodge Pony and Galloway Races
Appended are the details of the pony and galloway races hold yesterday:— Trial Stakes (all horses) of 10 sovs.,3½ furlongs.—G. Taylor's Maritana, by Tartar—Mandarin, 8st 8lb (P…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Inter-state, Cricket. Victoria v. South Australia. Win Tor Victoria by 189 Runs. Melbourne
The match, South Australia v. Victoria, was resumed to-day in dusty, boisterous weather. The pitch was in very fair condition. When stumps Were drawn on Saturday three wicketsswere down for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Cycling Carnival. Racing by Night. Major Taylor's Performances. He Wins the Half-mile Handicap. Don Walker Again Successful
Splendidly lighted round the racing track, with dense crowds of humanity packing the pavilions and the grounds; and the best cyclists in Australia riding brilliantly, the Sydney Cricket Ground last night…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Inter-state Cricket. Victoria V. South Australia. a Win for the Home Team. Fine Bowling by Armstrong
MELBOURNE, Monday.--The continuation and finish of the match to-day produced some sensational cricket, for which the bowlers, Reedman, Travers, and Jones, of South Australia, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle Regatta
Newcastle annual regatta was held on New Year's Day under very favourable conditions. The fine steamer Waikare was flagship, and was thronged with visitors. Numbers of tug boats, launches, and…
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