ATHLETICS.
Frees Association—By Telegraph-—Copyright. SYDNEY, April 12. (Received April 12, at midnight.) A draft- programme has been prepared for the first meeting of the Australasian Athletic Union, to be held in Brisbane on the sth and 12th August. There is a suggestion to include a Rugby football match in the fir.t day's programme, which has been favoiiTably received. Correspondence relating to the visit of an Australasian team to England and Paris in 1900 will be considered. The Crystal Palace directorate is anxious to join with the team to hold a meeting at Manchester, and promises to concede half the profits to the visitors for the meeting. Birmingham also offers advantageous terms. A letter from.the secretary in London states that the English Association is unable to give financial assistance, but will heartily welcome a team, and suggc-ts that they might arrange a good mooting in London. The Paris Exhibition authorities have abandoned the Olympi.n games.. It is understood, however, contests ni" various sports will be arranged. The whole matter will be dealt with at the Brisbane meeting.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 11396, 13 April 1899, Page 5
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