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  2. NEW ZEALAND.

    To the great surprise of the House and the country the second reading of the Licensing Bill was carried on the voices to-day without further debate. The members of the ...

    Article : 73 words
  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    Messrs. Huntley, Farkoa, Carroll, and Fraser, Misses Crichton, Mason, Hobson, and Ryan, and the other popular artists of Mr. George Edwardes' company, all make their farewell appearance next Friday at Her ...

    Article : 234 words
  4. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 224 words
  5. SHIPPING.

    Ventura, R.M.S., 6253 tons, Captain Bayward, from San Franchisco, via ports. Passengers—Mr. D. Solomon, Mr. A. Hook, jun., Mr. Frank Perrott, Mr. Paul de Forster, Mr. F. Rischbieter, Mr. G. Reichenacker, ...

    Article : 635 words
  6. A SEAMAN KILLED.

    Charles Moses, aged about 25 years, a seaman, while engaged on Thursday afternoon in salvaging the cargo at the wreck of the P.M.S. Australia, was killed by falling from ...

    Article : 104 words
  7. THE BUTTER COMMISSION.

    It is pointed out by the Premier, Mr. Bent, that a message with respect to the Batter Commission from Sydney, published this morning, conveys a wrong impression. It would uppear from this message ...

    Article : 222 words
  8. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP LINE

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Dangar, Gedye, and Co., Limited, and Houlder Bros. and Co., Limited, joint agents, report movements of their New York steamers as follows:— ...

    Article : 104 words
  9. THE CUSTOMS REVENUE.

    The Customs, revenue of the colony for the month amounted to £279,000, a record for one month. ...

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  10. THE IRON INDUSTRY.

    Sir,—When Sir William Lyne was introducing the Bonus Bill, and stated that the appropriations under the bill amounted to £324,000, a political suckling interjected, "Why should ...

    Article : 1,629 words
  11. PASSENGERS BY THE ORIENT.

    The following is a list of the passengers by the R.M.S. Orient, which will be despatched from Sydney at noon to-day for London, via Colombo, Suez Canal, Naples, Marseilles, Gibraltar, and Plymouth, calling ...

    Article : 141 words
  12. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000 miles).—Dep: Sept. [?] Yawata Maru, J.M.S., for Japan. COOKTOWN (1550 miles).—Arr: Sept. 9. Cintra, [?] from Brisbane. ...

    Article : 864 words
  13. FIRE AT A KEROSENE BOND.

    A fire broke out late to-night in a large kerosene bond near the city, and is now (midnight) raging fiercely. Details are not available. ...

    Article : 31 words
  14. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "The Flood Tide" is proving attractive at the Theatre Royal. Mr. Bland Holt is cast in a congenial role as Wellington Clipp, the ingenuous lover whose enterprising sweetheart forces him to masquerade as ...

    Article : 101 words
  15. INTERNATIONAL TIME SIGNALS.

    The Acting Government Astronomer (Mr. H. A. Lenehan) reports that yesterday time signals were received by teh Pacific cable routs in inccordance with the wishes of the General National ...

    Article : 455 words
  16. PAYMENT OF SALVAGE.

    The owners, of the disabled French barque Boieldieu have agreed to pay the Union Steamship Company £1250 for the salvage of [?]he vessel. ...

    Article : 26 words
  17. RAINS IN QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  18. THE N.D.L. ISLAND STEAMERS.

    Messrs. Luh[?]nn and Co., managing agents for the N.D.L., report the following movements fot he German island steamers:— The Prinz Waldemar is due in Brisbane on 13th, and ...

    Article : 57 words
  19. WELLINGTON STREET LOAN.

    The corporation loan of —33,500 for street improvements in Melrose Ward, Wellington, [?] been taken up entirely by the Citizens' [?]fe Assurance Company at 4½ per cent. ...

    Article : 103 words
  20. CRITERION THEATRE.

    At the Criterion Theatre "Mr. Hawtrey is making his last appearances in "Tatterley," in which he appears in the role of Caleb Fry, the hardhearted stockbroker who, on the death of his faithful henchman, Tatterley, ...

    Article : 111 words
  21. CARGO BY THE AFRIC.

    The following are the principal lines of cargo loaded by the White Star Steamer Afric, sailing to-day for London, via South Africa and ports:—5700 bls wool, 1000 hides, 8149 sks copra, 1200 cks tallow, 77 bls sheepskins, 320 bgs ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. UNPLEASANT WEATHER IN VICTORIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  23. TALACE THEATRE.

    The last six nights of "Hoity Toity," with its laughahle situations for the three comedians at the bank, in the ballroom, and when playing poker are notified at the Palace Theatre. On Wednesday ...

    Article : 127 words
  24. THE SUEVIC AT ALBANY.

    The While Star liner Suevic, from London, via South Africa, bound to Sydney, arrived at Albany y[?]terday. She is due here on the 23rd inst. ...

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  25. SUBURBAN ROBBERIES.

    Between 12 and 1 o'clock on Thursday morning the residence of Mr. Crago, the Boulevard, Strathfield, was entered, and an extensive haul of jewellery secured by a man. The ...

    Article : 147 words
  26. ARRIVAL OF THE VENTURA.

    The R.M.S. Ventura, from San Francisco, via ports, arrived in port at a late hour last night and anchored in Watsons Bay awaiting medical inspection. Upon being granted pratique this morning she will berth at ...

    Article : 130 words
  27. SUICIDE OF A CLERK.

    Shortly after 8 o'clock yesterday morning Edgar Johnston, 28, a clerk, residing with his sister, Mrs. Lovett, at Louisa-road, Balmain, committed suicide by shooting himself with ...

    Article : 123 words
  28. DEPARTURES.—Sept. 9.

    Taiyuan, s, for China and Japan, via ports. Inuamincka, s, for Melbourne. Moana, s, for Newcastle. Oonah, s, for Newcastle. ...

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  29. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    This afternoon there will be another special children's matinee at the Lyceum Theatre, where large attendances continue to mark Mr. Walter Sanford's elaborate production of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Some ...

    Article : 84 words
  30. ARRIVAL OF THE EMPIRE.

    The E. and A. company's new and favourite [?]er Empire returned to Sydney yesterday afternoon from another visit to the Far East, and upon receiving pratique berthed at the company's wharf at the ...

    Article : 188 words
  31. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Sept. 10.

    Orieht, R.M.S., for London, via ports; Orestes, s, for London, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via prots; Afric, s, for London and Liverpool, via Capetown and ports; Empire, s, for Melbourne; Monowai, s, for ...

    Article : 115 words
  32. ROBBERY AT PETERSHAM.

    A daring robbery was perpetrated at the residence of Mr. A. E. Chapman, in Margaret-street, Petersham, yesterday afternoon. It is stated that the inmates were absent from the house for a short while, ...

    Article : 128 words
  33. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre the Pesch Koffa, a group of Russian dancers picturesquely costumed in the richest examples of festival rustic attire, will continue their fascinating ...

    Article : 103 words
  34. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The annual meeting of the Sydney and Suburban Master Bakers' Association was held at the Employers' Federation Hall. The proposed interstate conference of Master Bakers ...

    Article : 100 words
  35. CLEARANCES.—Sept. 9.

    Brodick Bay, Italian bq, 753 tons, Captain [?] Celentano, for Falmouth, for orders. Oonah, s, 1757 tons, Captain H. A, Morrisby, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 76 words
  36. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    Most of the expert pigeon [?]ots of the State attended the New South Wales Gun Club's grounds at Botany yesterday to participate in the annual pigeon shooting championship of New South Wales. Mr. G. ...

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  37. THE AUSTRALIAN AT PORT DARWIN.

    A cable message was yesterday received by Captain Green, of the A and A. Company notifying the departure of the streamer Australian from Port Darwin at noon yesterday on route from Sydney, bound to ...

    Article : 66 words
  38. AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL, SOCIETY.

    In addition to his Excellency the Governor and Lady Rawson, H.R.H. the Duke of Abruzzi and the officers of the Italian cruiser Liguria will be present at the concert of the Sydney Amateur Orchestral Society at ...

    Article : 109 words
  39. HOUSE ENTERED AT BURWOOD.

    Yesterday afternoon the residence of Mr. Butterfield, in Duff-street, Burwood, was entered, and a quantity of jewellery, to the value of £20 was stolen. The inmates were engaged in domestic duties during. ...

    Article : 77 words
  40. COASTERS OUTWARD.—Sept. 9.

    Augusta, s, for Tweed River; Hawke, s, for Port Stephens; Countess of Errol, sch, for Newcastle; Hawkesbury, s, for Broken Bay. ...

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  41. THE NAVAU SPOKEN.

    The White Star steamer Tropic, from Liverpool, reports being in company with the new Union Company's steamship Navua on July 27, in lat. 10.54deg, north and long. 17.56deg. west. The Navua left ...

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  42. EIGHT-HOURS DEMONSTRATION.

    A meeting of the Eight-hours Demonstration committee was held at the Trades Hall last night, at which the o[?]er of unions in the annual procession of labour was decided ...

    Article : 111 words
  43. IMPORTS.—Sept. 9.

    [?]entura, R.M.S., from San Francisco, via ports: 1039 bxs green fruit, 28 cs autos and parts, 71 cs boots and shoes, 735 cs end vegetables, 326 sks coffee. 70 cs merchandise, 439 cs metal polish, 96 cs ploughs ...

    Article : 727 words
  44. ROWING.

    The weekly meeting of the Balmain Regatta committee was held at the local Town Hall on Monday night. Mr. J. Goodsir ocupied the chair. Messrs. J. Goodsir and Hoskings were appointed to represent ...

    Article : 771 words
  45. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    The "Elijah" will form the next performance of the Sydney Philharmonic Society at the Town Hall. Mr. Watkin Mills, the eminent English basso. has been engaged for this interesting occasion. Two tickets for ...

    Article : 63 words
  46. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    For Adelaide: Antares, Norwegian barque, from New York, Verajean, ship, form Antwerp. For Sydney: Itzchoe, s (German-Australian S.S. Company, Limited), from Hamburg; Nairnshire, s ...

    Article : 56 words
  47. COLLISION AT WILLIAMSTOWN.

    A collision occurred on Wednesday last between the ship Loch Etive and the barque Beechbank. The former vessel had completed her loading and was moving out from the Williamstown pier, while the latter ...

    Article : 59 words
  48. THE HOWARD SMITH LINE.

    The Peregrine arrived yesdayday frm Melbourne, and leaves again to-day for Townsville, via ports. The Tyrian arrived yesterday from Tawnsville, and leaves again to-day for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 202 words
  49. THE HOLLINS ORGAN RECITALS.

    This evening Mr. Alfred Hollins will give the seventh recital of his series at the Town Hall. The famous blind organist, who has so far enjoyed a wonderfully successful season, will play the-following ...

    Article : 73 words
  50. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 784 words
  51. THE AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE.

    The Prince of Wales has forwarded to the Commonwealth Defence Department a magnificent massive silver trophy as a present to the Australian Light Horse. ...

    Article : 35 words
  52. BATHURST MUSICAL COMPETITION.

    Competitions are announced for the Bathurst Musical and Literary Association for King's Birthday and the ensuing days. There will be choral items, vocal and instrumental solos, and band contests, in addition to ...

    Article : 41 words
  53. DAIRYING EXHIBITION.

    Sir Harry Rawson paid a visit to the dairying exhibition at the Royal Exchange yesterday morning. His Excellency was received by Mr. Rollo A. Cupe, deputy chairman, and Messrs. G. M. ...

    Article : 249 words
  54. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL FAIR.

    There was another large attendance at St. Mary's Cathedral Fair last evening. The band of the Irish Rifles Regiment contributed several popular selections during the evening. The principal attraction was the ...

    Article : 125 words
  55. ISLAND MAIL SERVICES.

    The following are the movements o[?] Philp, and Co.'s fleet island mail steamers:— Solomon Island Service.—The Moresby arrived at Norfolk Island on Tuesday on her second winter ...

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  56. THE CORRICKS AT QUEEN'S HALL.

    The refined entertainment of the Corrick family at Queen's Hall will be entirely changed to-night, so as to sustain the general interest. Miss Alice Corrick's fine voice will be heard in the Jewel Song from "Faust," ...

    Article : 94 words
  57. SECOND CHOIR CARNIVAL.

    At the Second Champion Choir Carnival, organised by Mr. Nicolas J. Gehde at the Centenary Hall to-night, the Balmain choir will render "Thanks be to God," "Worthy is the Lamb," and the "Gloria" from ...

    Article : 98 words
  58. BRITISH-INDIA LINE.

    Messrs Burns, Philp, and Co., agents for the British-India line, advise:— The Umta, from Calcutta to Sydney, via ports, is now due at Fremantle. ...

    Article : 63 words
  59. VIEWS OF THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITALS.

    Mr. A. C. Rowlandson, of the N.S.W. Bookstall Company, forwards a copy of his Combined View Book, which contains a number of beautifully executed views of points of interest in the capitals of the ...

    Article : 157 words
  60. EXPORTS.—Sept. 9.

    Orestes, s, for Glasgow, via ports; 1260 bls wool, 6 bls furskins, 22 bls woollen cuttings, 674 cs meats, 42 bgs copper talling, 12,122 bgs flour and sundries. Taiy[?]an, s, for Hongkong, via ports: 19 crts hares, ...

    Article : 335 words
  61. LECTURE AND CONCERT.

    Next Tuesday evening the fifth musical lecture will be given by the Rev. N. M. Hennessy in the Pitt-street Congregational Church. The assisting artists are Miss Elsie Dwyer, Miss Eugenie Boland, Miss E. Coad, Mr. ...

    Article : 49 words
  62. FEDERAL-HOULBER-SHIRE LINES.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Sydney agents for the undersigned steamers, report movements as follows:—The cornwall is trading between the River Plate and South Africa; the Devon is trading between ...

    Article : 330 words
  63. ST. JAMES' HALL POPULAR CONCERTS.

    Another of the sixpenny popular entertainments is to be given to-night in St. James' Hall, Phillip-street, at which the Pierrots will give some of their amusing songs and recitations. A further instilment of ...

    Article : 59 words
  64. THE SYDNEY ELOCUTIONARY ASSOCIATION.

    The above association will hold their sixth "open night" at St. James' Hall. next Wednesday evening. The first part of the programme will be devoted to elocutionary and musical items, and there will then be ...

    Article : 67 words
  65. SAILING.

    The second annual report of the Middle Harbour Club was read and adopted at a meeting of members at Trafalgar Hotel, Mosman, on Thursday evening. There was a gool attendance presided over by Mr. ...

    Article : 291 words
  66. LONDON MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION

    A children's demonstration in connection with the London Missionary Association was held in the schoolroom of the Pitt-street Congregational Church last night. The Rev. Dr. Fordyce presided, and ...

    Article : 144 words
  67. MR. G. TAYLOR ON CARICATURE.

    Mr. George Taylor, well known as artist and craftsman will give lectures on "Caricature and its History," at St. James' Hall, on Saturday, October 1, Monday, October 3. Mr. Taylor's lecture will take the ...

    Article : 81 words
  68. MISS FLORENCE TAYLOR'S CONCERT.

    Influential committees are at work organising the concert in honour of Miss Florence Taylor. The send-off to the young pianist will take palce at the Town Hall on Thursday, September 22. The plan opens at ...

    Article : 51 words
  69. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orient leaves Sydney to-day, Melbourne 13th istant, and Adelaide 15th. She is due at Fremantie 19th, Colombo 29th, Port Said October 12, Naples-16th, Marseilles 18th, and London 24th. ...

    Article : 335 words
  70. THE NEW STEAMER STORM.

    The steel steamer Storm, 405 tons gross, 186 tons net, with a carrying capacity of about 500 tons dead weight, built this year in Holland, with engines 18in and 36in, by 24in stroke, by Messrs. MacColl and ...

    Article : 79 words
  71. SWIMMING.

    A. seaman named John Weidman swam on July from Dover to Ramsgate, a distance of 2[?] miles, [?] six hours in an interview in the "Sportsman," [?] stated that he was well known to the late Captain ...

    Article : 218 words
  72. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    In the second shoot for the N.R.A. medal, A. A. Cox. of the Civilian Rifle Club, at 500 and 600 yards, put up [?]ont of a possible 70 points. ...

    Article : 35 words
  73. MR. F. M. CARTER'S CONCERT.

    Mr. F. Mowat Carter will give a concert at St. James Hall on Friday, September 30. An important Attraction will be the appearance of Miss Frances Lesie, l an American soprano, who has filled importrant oratorio ...

    Article : 45 words
  74. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 156 words
  75. CONCERT AT PADDINGTON.

    A concert will be given in the Paddington Town Hall next Wednesday night by t[?]e RAstus Banjo Club, an eastern suburban Society, which does mucy charitable work. In this case the proceeds will be devoted to ...

    Article : 52 words
  76. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

    The Orestes sails to-day for home ports, via Melbourne and Adelaide. The Pyrrrhus arrived at London on the 21st ultimo from Australia. The Hector left Adelaide, homewards, on the 9th ultimo. The ...

    Article : 66 words
  77. JOHNSTONE'S BAY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Johustone's Bay Sailing Club was held at the clubrooms, Pacific Hotel, Stephen-street Balmain, on Tuesday night. Mr. A. W. Sommerville presided over a fair attendance of ...

    Article : 252 words
  78. EIGHT-HOUR DAY.

    Sir,—The 3rd October is Eight-hour Day, and it is to be hoped that the authorities Controlling the traffic will not allow a repetition of what occurred last year. The procession was allowed to pass ...

    Article : 103 words
  79. COLUMBIA SKATING RINK.

    The polo match played on Thursday night between a nicked team of Sydney players against the Collumbia team was a great success. During the half-hour's play considerable interest was evinced by the spectators, ...

    Article : 115 words
  80. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Australian sailed from Sydney August 27 for Manila, Hongkong, and Japan, via ports. Arrived at Brisbane 29th, and sailed thence August 30, and from Townsville and Cairns September 2. ...

    Article : 77 words
  81. THE CYCLORAMA.

    The popularity of the Cyclorama, opposite the railway station George-street, is maintained with its inimitable representation of the great battle of Gettysburg, and will the other attractive features of an ...

    Article : 85 words
  82. THE COMMONWEALTH LINE.

    Messrs. W. Scott Fell and Co., Limited reprot:— The Ailsa Craig arrived in Mauritieus Aug. 25. The Ashmount arrived in Geelong September 3, thence South Africa. The [?]evonshire sailed from Melbourne ...

    Article : 171 words
  83. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—The word FAMOUS was first usea prominently in advertisement, by Fisher and Co., when advertising their FAMOUS KOLA NUT TONIC, now registered under the Trade Mark ...

    Article : 70 words
  84. PASSENGERS BY THE AFRIC.

    The following is a list of the passengers by the White Star liner Afric, which will be despatched from Dalgety's wharf, Miller's Point, at noon to-day:— For Louden: Miss A. O'Keefe, Mr. and Mrs. G. ...

    Article : 231 words
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