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  2. Sporting.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
  3. THE COMMEMORATION MEDALS.

    Mr. Evan Jones has commenced the issue of his commemoration medals from his establishment in Hunter-street, having begun the work of striking them off this morning. The profile of Her Majesty ...

    Article : 45 words
  4. Troops for the Soudan.

    It is rumoured in circles, supposed to be well informed in such matters, that Parliament will possibly be called together earlier than was intended before the Soudan expedition be ...

    Article : 158 words
  5. BREVITIES.

    Fire in Bookwood yesternight. Severe thunderstorm is Dubbo. Naval Brigade parade to-morrow night. Remaining to-day in Armidale and Coolah. ...

    Article : 1,573 words
  6. THE WAIKATO CAMPAIGN.

    Sir;—"Passim's" remarks in Friday's issue in reference to conduct of Sydney Volunteers in the Waikato campaign will be taken notice of next week, if von will kindly grant space. There are men ...

    Article : 146 words
  7. COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS.

    It is proposed to raise a fond for the purpose of obtaining comforts for the troops, and Sir Edward Strickland has consented to act as honorary secretary. Ladies desirous of subscribing either in money ...

    Article : 97 words
  8. CANTERBURY PARK RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 389 words
  9. COMMENTS OF LONDON PRESS.

    London, February 13.—The London Times of this morning commented upon the reply forwarded by the Earl of Derby, declining the offer of troops from Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland. It ...

    Article : 90 words
  10. THE OLD. OLD STORY.

    Go, my comrades, forth to glory, Infidel Arabs hack and hew; Stain your band with blood most gory, Then, like steam, I'll pray for you. ...

    Article : 280 words
  11. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION MEETING.

    Sir,—It is just possible that in addressing the audience on Friday night last I may not have made myself clear to your reporter, or those present. That is my misfortune, and as a mere personal matter should be ...

    Article : 393 words
  12. THE LATEST PARTICULARS.

    The acting Colonial Secretary and Mr. Wright and Mr. Dibbs, together with Colonels Richardson and Roberts, met in the Colonial Secretary's office early this morning and transacted a good deal of business ...

    Article : 436 words
  13. OFFER OF £500 ANNUALLY.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday.—Mr. W. P. Morgan, lately of Charters Towers, has handed the Agent-General the sum of £500 as his contribution to the patriotic fund, which has not yet been started in Queensland. ...

    Article : 49 words
  14. LOYAL SUPPORT.

    HAY, Tuesday.—Although at first the expenditure for the Soudan expedition was disapproved of, now that the affair has been entered upon, the desire is to loyally support the colony, and in every way to make ...

    Article : 49 words
  15. INSURANCE POLICIES.

    RYDAL, Tuesday.—Our volunteers suffer keen disappointment and are much hurt at not having received a reply from Sydney as to whether they shall serve in the New South Wales contingent in ...

    Article : 105 words
  16. HAY JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Hay Jockey Club has issued a programme for Tune 2 and 3. There will be six events on each day. The principal event of the first day will be the Hay Jockey Club Handicap, sweep of 8 soys with 250 soys added. The eye ...

    Article : 67 words
  17. THE WAR—A WORD OF COMMON SENSE AMID THE PREVAILING HUMBUG.

    Sir,—It is said that the Australian contingent is sent to assist England in her need. Alas, alas! It would be absurd to call this paltry scrimmage in the Soudan. with a parcel of savages, war; and it is ...

    Article : 423 words
  18. BEACH v. CLIFFORD.

    Notwithstanding the "preparations for war, and war's alarms," it must not be forgotten that the great race between our Illawarra scullers comes off over the Parramatta River champion course on Saturday afternoon. ...

    Article : 468 words
  19. DIFFERENCES OF OPINION.

    GOULBURN, Tuesday.—The excitement in connection with the Soudan expedition is not now so intense as it was at first. Public opinion as to the desirableness of dispatching colonial forces is much divided. ...

    Article : 65 words
  20. A BATCH OF SUGGESTIONS.

    "Charity" Suggests that the cricketers (the English and combined teams) would not lose anything if they contributed. say half a day's gate money to the Patriotic Fund. He thinks also that there are many ...

    Article : 390 words
  21. Department of Public Works, Railway Branch.

    Sir,—In reply to your letter of the 11th instant, asking on what terms and conditions a special excursion train can be secured on Sunday, I have the honour to inform you that under no circumstances ...

    Article : 76 words
  22. C. A. Goodchap. Esq.

    Sir.—I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, No. 85 885c. bearing date 17th in­stant; and with further reference thereto shall feel obliged if you will inform me upon what authority ...

    Article : 131 words
  23. CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND.

    Mr. John M'Leod, representing Messrs. John M'Goe and Co. of Victoria, has forwarded 20 cases of imperial quarts of old Scottish whiskey. ARCHBISHOP MORAN'S OFFER. ...

    Article : 288 words
  24. COLLISION BETWEEN YACHTS.

    An unfortunate collision occurred on Saturday afternoon off the lightship at the Sow and Pigs, between the yachts Bed Gruntlet and Orpheus. The Orpheus was coming home from Middle Harbour before the wind. wind the Red. ...

    Article : 191 words
  25. MR. RUCHANAN ON THE WARPATH.

    Writing from Narrabri, on the 23rd instant, Mr. David Buchanan, M.P., addresses us as follows on the Soudan expedition:— " Sir,—As it will be undoubtedly interesting ...

    Article : 570 words
  26. Department of Public Works, Railway Branch,

    Sir,—I have the honour to acknowledge your letter of the 18th instant, farther respecting your applica­tion for a Sunday excursion train, asking by what authority the decision conveyed to you is made. In ...

    Article : 113 words
  27. "FOR THE OLD LAND'S SAKE"

    The following patriotic song, by Beaumont Bead (the music by N. Le Feuillade), is sung by the Federal Minstrels every night:—The far from the old land, the land that gave us ...

    Article : 155 words
  28. The Town Hall Clock.

    After all they have managed to get down the bell of the old clock from beneath the cupola that surmounts the tower of the Town Hall. This morning hour bell of the new clock was hoisted into its ...

    Article : 140 words
  29. To C. A. Goodchap, Esq., Commissioner for Railways.

    Sir,—I have the honour again to address you in respect of your favour No. 85-1318c, dated February 20. The receipt I acknowledge with thanks. You inform me that the railway Act confers upon the ...

    Article : 452 words
  30. THE PATRIOTIC FUND.—MEETING IN PADDINGTON.

    A public meeting was held in Paddington on Monday night, in order to express sympathy with the action of the New South Wales Government in rendering assistance to the Imperial forces in the Soudan, ...

    Article : 127 words
  31. American Exhibition in London.

    The proposal to hold an American Exhibition in London has been received with enthusiasm in America, and is meeting with an amount of practical support there as in Great Britain, which cannot fail ...

    Article : 130 words
  32. THE SOUTHERN CROSS CROSSING THE LINE.

    When first the bright stars of the heavens were spread O'er the south lands, all empty and lone; Like monument marking the place of the dead, There the Southern Cross glittering shone. ...

    Article : 268 words
  33. TUESDAY NEXT A HOLIDAY.

    A notice appears in to-day's GOVERNMENT GAZETTE Proclaiming Tuesday next, March 3, a public holiday throughout the colony. ...

    Article : 22 words
  34. FREE TELEGRAMS FROM EGYPT.

    Following is a copy of a letter received by the Postmaster-General from the Australian superintendent of the Eastern Extension, Australasia, and China Telegraph Co:—Sydney Station, February 23, ...

    Article : 237 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 375 words
  36. STEADY BOYS. STEADY!

    Sir,—Will you kindly allow me space to answer "Passim's" letter? Heshirks the question of endurance altogether, and dwells on the efficacy of trained over untrained troops—all the untrained in the world cannot ...

    Article : 345 words
  37. A QUESTION OF CLIMATE.

    Mr. J. B. Sharp writes as follows:—The acceptance of the Australian offer to assist in the Soudan campaign raises an important question. It has been asserted that the Australians will be better than the ...

    Article : 348 words
  38. LETTERS FOR AND FROM THE TROOPS.

    In the hurry and bustle attendant upon the departure of "our army" for the Soudan, public attention has not been given to the question of how sweethearts And wives shall be heard of by them, or them. ...

    Article : 95 words
  39. Fire in Rookwood.

    While a public meeting was in progress in Rookwood, last night, a sensation was caused by shrieks for help. A resident who, it is alleged, had been indulging in fiery waters, broke the door of the room, ...

    Article : 209 words
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