Boolaroo Races
Northern racegoers will be catered for by the popular Boolaroo Racing Club next Saturday on the Boolaroo course. The six events have filled…
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Smith Knocks Elmour Boxing Bill at Stadium
Instead of the usual twenty-round contest, a bill scheduled for 41 rounds was staged at the Stadium last night. There was a good attendance. The…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Freak Football in the African Jungle
Elephants play football in the jungles of Africa, forming the ball out of earth taken from ant-hills and Mr. Carl Akeley, who has often watched the game, has made it the subject of a group in bronze. An article in "The Mentor," of New York, declares, "Mr. Akeley s position is unique in the fields of science and art. He is a student, a hunter, an expert taxidermist who has revolutionised that art, and a sculptor…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Moorefield's Nine Races One Actual Favorite Successful
Some years ago a programme of six races was customary at suburban registered meetings. Now racegoers would be surprised if they were treated…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Gossip of Sydney Wentworth Falls Golf Club Dance
On the evening of Boxing Day a very enjoyable dance was arranged by the ladies of the Wentworth Falls Golf, Club. In the arrangements…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tasmanian Cricket South Defeats North HOBART
The cricket match between North and South Tasmania was concluded this afternoon, South Tasmania winning by four wickets. Scores:--…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Golf Rules Ignored Cleaning the Ball Mercy for Bad Shots
This widespread practice of cleaning the ball on the green is one more instance of a rather poor spirit of affectation which has settled upon the game in modern times…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Grade Cricket Gwynne's Century Freeman Conquered at 94
Manly batted first yesterday afternoon against St., George. Gwynne, who opened, drove the first five balls for fourers. Later he drove…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lawn Tennis J.o.anderson Wins. In Cumberland County Finals
A fine, crowd, were at Pratten Park yesterday to see the finals of the County of Cumberland tournament. Although a shower of rain held up play for a few minutes late in the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bowls Waverley's Opening Big Muster and Fine Function Many Rinks from South Coast
The official opening of the Waverley Bowling Club's green yesterday was the finest function of its kind seen in the State for many years. Nine rinks from the South Coast…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cricket Ground Fire New Use for Beer Cool Spectators Melbourne
A fire broke out in the main stand on the Melbourne Cricket Ground at 11 a.m. to-day, causing great excitement amongst the big crowd of…
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following have been selected represent N.S.W. in the 220 yards championship next Saturday—W. Longworth, C. Stuart, F…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Swimming. Manly Carnival
The Manly Club held its 19th annual carnival on Saturday, and there was a very large crowd, present. C. Stuart, who swam 100 yards in the 250 yards medley relay championship of the Northern suburbs in 58s,…
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Tradesman has returned to W. Bampton's care. His condition could be improved considerably. Ararat, who never looked better, is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Manly Swimming Club Championship
Sid Beck had a comfortable victory in the Manly Club's 100 yards championship on Saturday, leading N. Walpole and A. Penfold to the final touch in 5,9 '2-5sec…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Newcastle Swimming Newcastle
In dull weather the Premier Swimming club's 100[?] handicap was [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Swimming Kahahamoku at Cronulla
Like most of his predecessors, the visiting swimmer, Sam Kuhanamoku, was entertained by the Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club yesterday in an invitation surf scratch race, he…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Boxing. Smith Beats Elmore
Bill Smith (10.7¾), of Sydney, beat Dick Elmaur (10.8¼), of Noumea, at the stadium on Saturday night, in the ninth round. The contest was exciting throughout, and in the ninth round Smith, who had…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Carberry Wins Club Swimming Quiet
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NARRANDERA, Saturday.--A return cricket match was played at Leeton on New Year's Day, between teams representing Narrandera and Leeton…
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