CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outward: March 16, Ville [?] [?] Ciotat, F.M.S., 6161 tons, Captain A. Fiaschi, for Marscilles, via ports. The steamer Gulf of Martaban yesterday left for ...
Article : 197 wordsTyphoid fever has broken out in Wilcannia, but so far no serious cases are reported. The Government medical officer (Dr. Atkins) has suggested that the municipal council should apply to have the ...
Article : 137 wordsThe recent cablegrams indicative of the helpless plight in which China finds herself owing to the demands of Russia for territorial concessions in Manchuria, the claims of Germany for a footing on ...
Article : 1,399 wordsPony and galloway races will be held at Kensington to-day, the first event starting at 2.15 p.m. Facilities will be afforded by omnibus and tramway services for reaching the course. Oxido has been ...
Article : 660 wordsInformation of an interesting character is contained in the Registrar-General's report on the vital statistics of Sydney and suburbs for last year. At the close of 1897 the population of the metropolis was ...
Article : 586 wordsThe anniversary services in connection with the above were held on Sunday. Rev. P. J. Stephen preached in the morning, Rev. S. Harrison addressed the scholars in the afternoon, and the pastor ...
Article : 288 wordsIn connection with the above competition for prizes presented by Mr. P. Glennister to members of the City Bowling Club the following draws have been played off: ...
Article : 67 wordsThe following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Brighton to-morrow:- Tramway Handicap (14.8), 5 furlongs 10 yardd.—Taupo, list 3lb; Discombe, 9st 21b; Ivis, 8st 2lb; Bill Dean, 8st; ...
Article : 254 wordsAt the meeting of this club held on Tuesday evening, and presided over by Mr. F. J. Donovan (commodore). Arrangements were made for next Saturday's 18 to 20ft. race, the usual lightship and ...
Article : 142 wordsMr. James Horspool, an old resident of Sutherland, died suddenly this afternoon. Deceased carried on business here as hairdresser, and rented premises for that purpose. He oponed his shop as usual this ...
Article : 1,355 wordsThe R.M.S. Chi[?], hence February 23, arrived at Colombo on Tuesday morning, 15th instant. The German liner Konigin Luise, hence Jaanary 29, arrived at Southampton on Monday evening, the 14th ...
Article : 83 wordsThe steamer Port Chalmers is to sail to-day for London. via Melbourne. She has the following cargo:—From Sydney: [?]198 bales wool, 10,265 carcases mutton, 13 logs timber, 24 cases pearlishell, 6 packages rubber. From ...
Article : 73 wordsOn Tuesday evening a popular entertainment was given in St. Matthias' Hall, Oxford-street, Paddington, in aid of the Band of Hope Picnic Fund. The Rev. J. W. Gillett, B.A., presided over a large ...
Article : 165 wordsYesterday afternoon the Parramatta municipal baths were crowded, when the first swimming carnival of the Public schools in the Parramatta district was held, under the auspices and control of ...
Article : 435 wordsThe match between representatives of the Universities of Sydney and Melbourne was continued yesterday on the University oval. The local eleven, who on the previous afternoon had lost four wickets ...
Article : 316 wordsThe Port Eliot sailed from London on the 15th instant for Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. The Port Stephens left London on the 12th instant for Fremantle and Albany. ...
Article : 47 wordsThe Gulf of Bothnia is to sail to-day for London. She has the following cargo:—1100 bales wool, [?]0,000 carcuses mutton, 237[?] bars lead, 2048 bags ore. The Gulf o[?] Bothnia calls at Hobart, where she is to load 7500 cases ...
Article : 43 wordsA wire from Seal Rocks last night gave the steamer Macleay passing there having in tow the steamer Corak[?] bound to Sydney, at 6.45 p.m. The Coraki left the Manning River at 2 p.m. ...
Article : 38 wordsThe ship Birma was yesterday towed to a discharging berth at Dalgety's new wharf. The R.M.S. Warrimoo was yesterday taken to Mort's Dock. ...
Article : 85 wordsThe Paddington protectionists held a meeting at the Windsor Castle Hotel Windsor-street, Paddington, last evening, at which there was a large attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr. John White, ...
Article : 399 wordsThe following were yesterday advised by mail:— Bass Rock, Newcastle to West Coast. Ben Cruachan, Newcastle to West Coast. Hiddekel, Newcastle to San Francisco. ...
Article : 58 wordsThe weekly meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Transit Commisioners was held at the board's offices, Phillip-street, yesterday. The Mayor (Alderman Matthew Harris) presided, and there ...
Article : 223 wordsCaithness-shire, barque (NLGK), from Fedrikstadt— 87 days. Geertruda Geruda, barque (NSRD), from New York— 86 days. ...
Article : 106 wordsA special meeting of the Jockey Club was held to-night (Mr. C. Baldwin, the president, in the chair) to determine a ballot for two committeemen. Mr. D. J. Maxwell and Dr. Walley were elected. ...
Article : 44 wordsThe fourth annual match organised amongst players in the employ of leading shipping companies of Australia was commenced on Manly Oval yesterday. This annual event is contested in Melbourne and Sydney ...
Article : 339 wordsA right-out trophy, presented by Mr. A. N. M'Lennan was completed for at the New South Wales Gun Club Grounds, Botany, yesterday, and resulted in a win for Mr. H. J. Merewether. ...
Article : 184 wordsMr. Menzies has abandoned his appeal to the V.R.C. against the decision of the Caulfield stewards in the Ailsa Cr[?]g case. ...
Article : 28 wordsAt the Victorian Club to-day 100 to 8 was offered on the field for the A.J.C. Doncaster Handicap. Adoration, Vidette, Reaper, and Bubadil were all quoted at that price. These horses were backed in ...
Article : 65 wordsA winding-up order having been made against this company on January 22 last upon the petition of the New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited, the statutory meetings of creditors and contributories was held on February 4 ...
Article : 276 wordsThe pony and galloway races held at Moorefield yesterday were fairly well attended. The results were as follws:- Park Stakes of 20 sovs., 4 furlongs.—C. Clifton [?] ...
Article : 628 wordsThe movement for organising a benefit for Mr. Edgar Straus, the well-known 'collist, received an impetus at the largely-attended meeting at the Hotel Australia yesterday afternoon which should send it ...
Article : 280 wordsThe monthly meeting of this association was held on Tuesday evening, the president (Mr. J. M. Pringle) being in the chair. In regard to the agreement with the Carpenters and Joiners' Society ...
Article : 212 wordsThe sixth annual picnic of the employees of Messrs. Hodgson, Smith, and Co., of the Summer Hill Emporium, was held yesterday at Fern Bay under favourable circumstances. The journey from ...
Article : 375 wordsFrom San Francisco, January 22, via London, it is reported:—The Lord Shaftesbury, from Sydney, has been fixed for grain-loading at Tacoma, and will get her orders to proceed directly there. Everything is Klondyke, and ...
Article : 123 wordsThe adjourned meeting of the newly formed Sydney Football Club was held list night at the Forbes Hotel. Mr. W. Speight occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance, nearly 40 footballers ...
Article : 246 wordsA case of considerable importance has just been decided at home in connection with risks on coal cargoes. The Knight of St. Michael took on board at Newcastle, N.S.W., a coal cargo for Valparaiso, and the owners insured the ...
Article : 293 wordsA meeting in connection with the forthcoming annual ball was held on Monday. The Mayoress presided, and there were present Mrs. Broomfield, Mrs. Ralfe, Mrs. Guy Warren, Mrs. ...
Article : 133 wordsThe City Organist opened his recital yesterday afternoon with Guilmant's fine "Sonata No. 5, op80," of which, however, owing to its great length, he omitted a portion. In place of playing the five ...
Article : 141 wordsAt the last meeting of the executive of the union H. Auker was elected an independent member. It was decided to hold the opening run of the season on Saturday, April 24. ...
Article : 76 wordsAdvices by mail are to London date March 11:— The steel four-masted barque Snaigow, 2384 tons gross, built by Messrs. Russell and Co. in 1890, has been sold to Messrs. Tidemann and Co., Bremen, for £13,100. ...
Article : 111 wordsThe autumn meeting of the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club was commenced to-day, when the race for the prinicpal event resulted as follows:- Hawkes Bay Cup of 400 sovs., 1[?] mile.—Mr. T. ...
Article : 69 wordsThe monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, Alderman J. J. Wheeler (vice-president) being in the chair. The committee's ...
Article : 151 wordsLast night a public meeting was held under the auspices of the Pyrmont Political Labour League from the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Harris-street, for the purpose of taking steps to organise the ...
Article : 667 wordsOn Monday evening the English cricketers were tendered a complimentary dinner at the Melbourne Club pavilion by the president and committee of the Melbourne Cricket Club. The members of the ...
Article : 694 wordsThe combined Armidale and Glen Innes show was opened to-day. There was a large attendance. The day was occupied in judging over 500 sheep, which is a record. Mr. Van Weenen, of the " Sydney ...
Article : 757 wordsA hitch has occurred in the Inter-Club Road Race, between the Redfern Bicyle Club and the Balmain Bicycle Club, fixed to take place next Saturday afternoon over the Botany course. The ...
Article : 73 wordsIn giving evidence before a committee in National Wheat Stores last month at Liverpool, Colonel Hozier ridiculated the idea of national insurance in war times. "It seems to me," Colonel Hozier said, "that if the ...
Article : 389 wordsThe following weights have been declared for the races to be run at Lillie Bridge to-night:- Fourteen-one Handicap, 4 furlongs.—Sweetheart H., 10st 4lb; Spee, 9st 3lb; Prude, 8st 7lb; Siren, 8st 3lb; ...
Article : 139 wordsA special meeting of the racing board of the league will be held on Friday night to consider the action of several members of the league who competed in a race not sanctioned by the league. ...
Article : 78 wordsOn Tuesday night the New South Wales branch held its monthly meeting at its rooms, Queenlandchambers, Bridge-street, when the president, Mr. G. H. Knibbs, F.R.A.S., occupied the chair. Mr. ...
Article : 193 wordsThe heats of the second and third class handicap (the final of which is to be run on the first day) will be run off on Saturday afternoon at the Agricultural Ground. The draw for the heats is as ...
Article : 320 wordsSubjoined are the weights for the handicaps to be decided at the March meeting on Saturday next:- Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Loch Marie, 9st 11lb; True Blue, 9st 5lb; Cherry, 9st 2lb; Precaution, 7st 1[?]lb; ...
Article : 369 wordsThe Darius, which yesterday arrived from Singapore, brings the following account of a shocking incident at sea. It happened from the steamer Bor[?] on that vessel's way to the East. A soldier beloging to a draft for the ...
Article : 229 wordsThe Break of Day Company has crushed at the Little Wonder battery 44 tons of stone for 46oz. gold. The Midas Company, on the John Bull line of reef, has treated 100 tons for 55oz. ...
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Advertising : 286 wordsThe sports in connection with the St. Patrick's Day celebration have called forth a large number of entries. The principal event will be the Cardinal Cup, 100 yards: but other competitions that will ...
Article : 67 wordsThe following weights in connection with the S.A.J.C. Autumn Meeting were declared this morning:- Goodwood Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Resolute, 10st 4lb; Ayrshire, 9st 11lb; Auraria, 9st 7lb; Levar, 9st 3lb; Olaf, ...
Article : 457 wordsYesterday Mr. S. Rowley, the champion sprinter, and Mr. W. Alexander, a prominent officer of the N.S.W. A.A.A.., left for New Zealand for the purpose of being present at the sports meeting to be ...
Article : 40 wordsThe Chingtu brings news of a serious co[?] Japanese warships. It appears that the cruiser Akitsushima, having completed her repairs, was leaving for Shinagawa recently, when she came into collision with ...
Article : 130 wordsYesterday afternoon a meeting of the selection committee was held at the office of Mr. A. Horrocks, secretary of the New South Wales Bowling Association, when the following gentlemen were picked to ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 17 Mar 1898, Page 6
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