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  2. SATURDAY'S PLAY.

    The weather to-day when play was resumed was genial. The wicket was slightly soft. The attendance was small. Gregory and Hill the not out men of the ...

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  3. FEDERAL POLITICS.

    Sir William Lyne, Minister for Home Affairs, was entertained at a banquet at Henty on Saturday night by his political supporters resident in that district. Henty was recently brought prominently ...

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  4. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS.

    Considerable interest was manifested in the Pyrmont division on Saturday in connection with the polling for the election of a representative for the unexpired term, the vacancy having been created by ...

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  5. NEWCASTLE.

    The Newcastle District teachers held a complimentary gathering in the Ly[?]um Hall on Friday evening, at which Mr. W. A. B. Campbell, headmaster of the Greta Public School, was entertained and presented with a tea and coffee ...

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  6. THE BORDER RAILWAY.

    The Hons. Robert Philp and Arthur Rutledge, Ms.L.A., returned last night from attending the Premiers' Conference in Sydney. Mr. Philp when interviewed referred eulogistically to the Hon. John ...

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  7. THE INTER-STATE CYCLING CONFERENCE.

    The meeting of the Federal Cycling Council was resumed and concluded on Saturday morning. It was resolved.—" That the next conference be held at Adelaide." Mr. Gazzard, the South Australian ...

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  8. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    There were no fresh cases of plague reported to the Board of Health either on Saturday or Sunday. The work of cleansing the areas in Newtown and Alexandria will probably be concluded this week. ...

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  9. THE CLEANSING OPERATIONS.

    A number of citizens affected by the cleansing operations of the City Council met at the rooms of the King Division Reform Club on Friday. The chair was occupied by Mr. S. A. Byrne, who ...

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  10. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The steamer Lincolnshire arrived from Sydney to-day to lead Seaham coal for Manila, and the barque Krimpen A. A. L[?]k, from Fremantle, to load Wallsend coal for the West Coast. ...

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  11. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    The residents of Dural, Arcadia, Carlingford, and surrounding districts are agitating for the extension of the Rosehill-Carlingford railway to Dural. On Saturday afternoon a large meeting was held at the ...

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  12. THE LATE MR. W. J. PACKER.

    The remains of the late Mr. Walter Joshua Packer, for some years licensee of the hotel known by his name in King-street, were interred in the Waverley Cemetery on Friday afternoon, the Rev. ...

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  13. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

    Mr. John M'Neill, the successful candidate for the Pyrmont division, was 29 years of age last birthday. He was born in Scotland, and came to New South Wales with his parents, who settled in Pyrmont, ...

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  14. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

    At a meeting of citizens on Friday in connection with the Coronation festivities general expressions of regret were voiced at the resignation of the Governor-General. His Excellency the Governor said as this ...

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  15. A VESSEL SPOKEN.

    The American ship Rence, 67 days out from Moodyville, bound to Sydney, was spoken to this afternoon about 20 miles off the land, by Fenwick and Co.'s tug. ...

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  16. A.N.A. BALL.

    The first annual ball, held under the auspices of Boronia (Granville) Lodge brauch of the Australian Natives' Association, was held on Friday evening in the Granville Town Hall when there was a good ...

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  17. THE INVERELL SEAT.

    Messrs. Crick and Bennett arrived yesterday. They were driven to the council-chambers and welcomed by the Mayor. A meeting was held in the Masonic Hall. The Mayor presided. ...

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  18. OPERATIVE BAKERS' SOCIETY.

    In accordance with arrangements made last week, Messrs. Hunter and Moon, of the Sydney Operative Bakers' Union, had a conference with the representatives of the Newcastle Society yesterday evening, with the result that ...

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  19. AUSTRALIANS IN THE NEW HEBRIDES.

    The final meeting of those selected by Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, to form the first party to proceed to the New Hebrides under their scheme for the promotion of Australian settlement by ...

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  20. QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIALS.

    The Queen Victoria Maternity Home, the foundation-stone of which was laid by the Duke of Cornwall, was opened on Saturday by Lady Tennyson, who personally made a graceful speech, expressing ...

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  21. FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS.

    The football season was opened yesterday in all grades the weather being favourable. In the first grade Carlton defeated Rosedale by 6 to 3. In the second grade Castlemaine beat Carlton II. by 6 to nil. In the third grade ...

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  22. THE LATE DR. PATERSON.

    On the 19th instant there passed away, at the age of 67, a brilliant scholar and well-known citizen in the person of Mr. J. S. Paterson, M.A., LL.D., barrister-at-law. ...

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  23. THE FIRST TEST MATCH.

    It is officially announced that Mr. A. MacLaren has been invited by the selection committee to be the captain of the All England Eleven in the test match against Australia to ...

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  24. LAWN TENNIS.

    On the Newcastle Cricket Ground on Saturday the opening match of a series of matches arranged to be contested between the Hunter District Association and Sydney Clubs in the " A " class competition matches was played. ...

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  25. PROPOSED MATCH AT BOURNEMOUTH ABANDONED.

    It was proposed that the Australian team should play a match at Bournemouth, Hampshire, but at a meeting of the Bournemouth committee last night, presided over by the ...

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  26. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON.—Departure: Westralia, s., for Sydney (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see page 8.) SHIPPING REPORTS (Continued from Page 6.) ...

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  27. BOWLS.

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  28. HIGHWAY ROBBERY AND BURGLARY.

    A highway robbery was committed near Gympie at 2 o'clock on Saturday morning. Two men named Cross, who are employed at the Scottish Mine, were proceeding home with their fortnight's pay, ...

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  29. NOTES ON THE MATCH.

    The Australians have done very well indeed. They have played six matches, four have proved victories, and the other two have been abandoned. In one of those blocked by the rain the advantage was greatly ...

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  30. INQUESTS.

    The circumstances surrounding the death of a girl named Alice May Banning, 8, who died at Sydney Hospital on the 23rd instant, formed the subject of an inquiry before the City Coroner (Mr. J. C. ...

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  31. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Arcadia arrived at Adelaide yesterday [?] London. The R.M.S. Orizaba arrived at Plymouth homewards [?] May 23. ...

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  32. R.M.S. MOANA AT BRISBANE.

    The R.M.S. Moana arrived from Vancouver on Friday after an uneventful voyage, and berthed at the A.U.S.N. Company's wharf yesterday. The through passengers are: ...

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  33. LATE COUNTRY NEWS.

    The point has arisen whether an owner of dogs poisoned by pollard laid for rabbits has any remedy at law. HILLGROVE, Sunday. ...

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  34. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. AUSTRAL.

    The R.M.S. Austral arrived from London, via ports, on Saturday morning, and berthed at the wharf after the departure of the R.M.S. Oruba. The Austral left Tilbury at 2 p.m. on April 11, and Plymouth on the 12th, with [?] ...

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  35. AN INFANT'S BODY FOUND.

    The City Coroner held an inquest on Saturday concerning the death of a newly born female child, whose body was found in Allison-road, Randwick, on Friday, wrapped in a black skirt and piece of ...

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  36. DISCOVERY OF WRECKAGE.

    Amongst the wreckage found at the North Cape were timber flitches, a ship's tub, and a hatch. It is feared that a timber vessel has met with a disaster. The Konig Oskear left Kaipara on the 7th instant ...

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  37. PARLIAMENTARY REFORM.

    Mr. H. J. Asher, the hon. secretary of the Camden Reform League, informs us that the following municipal councils have consented to co-operate in the movement for Parliamentary reform:—Camden, ...

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  38. NEW ABERDEEN LINERS.

    In connection with the known intention to increase the number and size of the fleet of steamers which have maintained for so long a regular service between landon, South Africa, and Australia, Captain Plater, the marine ...

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  39. CASUALTIES.

    At a football match played at Waterloo Park on Saturday a man named Alfred Steward, aged 23, living at Trafalgar-street, Enmore, was injured. He came into collision with another player and ...

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  40. A BARQUE IN DISTRESS.

    The barque Loch Breden, which sailed from Sydney bound for Liverpool on April 25, returned to Sydney yesterday afternoon in distress. It will be remembered that she was recently spoken by the ...

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  41. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Australian arrived at Port Darwin from Japan and Hongkong May 19. Sailed from Port Darwin 20th, and Thursday Island May 23 en route to Sydney and Melbourne. She sails from Sydney for Manila, China, and ...

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  42. THE NEXT MATCH.

    The contest beginning to-day is against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lords. This is the leading cricket club in the world, the maker of laws, and the highest authority of appeal. It was against ...

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  43. THE TAIYUAN FROM CHINA.

    The steamer Taiyuan, from China, via ports, entered the Heads at midnight on Saturday and berthed yesterday alongside Smith's Wharf. She sailed from Hongkong on April 28, and called at Port Darwin, Thursday Island, ...

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  44. REDUCTION OF MEMBERS AND THE REFERENDUM.

    Sir,—Recognising that yout paper has always been characteristic of fair play may I beg you will kindly allow me a short space to point out the strong reasons that exist in support of the Government ...

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  45. ACCIDENT AT A DANCE.

    On Saturday evening a man named arthur Pearce, aged 23, living at Rowntree-street, Balmain, slipped and fell on a stool while dancing in the Balmain Temperance Hall. The Civil Ambulance Brigade ...

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  46. THE U.S.A. TRANSPORT GLACIER.

    The Glacier, American supply steamer, arrived from Manila late on Saturday night an[?] anchored in Neutral Bay. She left on the 8th instant, and experienced fine weather throughout. The officers of the Glacier are: ...

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  47. A CUT THROAT.

    A man named Thomas Mason, aged 35, living at Ricketty-street, St. Peters, who was believed to be suffering from religious mania, attempted to cut his throat with a razor about half-past 12 o'clock ...

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  48. FLOW OF SPRINGS.

    The phenomenon of springs breaking out has been noticed in this district. A meeting of Public school teachers was held at the Girls' High School, Castlereagh-street, on Saturday ...

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  49. MARIE SHIP FROM HAMBURG.

    The German ship Marie, after a passage of 86 days from Hamburg, arrived in port on Saturday. She sailed on February 27, and rounded the Cape when 40 days out. Squally weather was encountered off the Australian coast, ...

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  50. AN ARM CRUSHED.

    About half-past 11 o'clock last night a man named George Williams, living at Underwood-street, Paddington, was found lying neat the subway at Redfern railway station. It is believed that he was run ...

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  51. ARRIVAL OF THE MARAROA.

    The Union Company's steamship Mararoa arrived in port at 9 a.m. on Friday from Auckland. Captain Smith reports having left Dunedin at 3.30 p.m. on the 13th instant, Lyttelton on the 14th, Wellington on the 15th ...

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  52. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS AND THE REDUCTION OF MEMBERS.

    Sir,—What right have municipal councils to meddle with political matters? I have noticed among the large number of councils who have discussed the reduction of members question but one ...

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  53. A KOGARAH SENSATION.

    On Saturday afternoon a man named Reuben Thomas Willing, employed as a carter by Mr. J. S. South, baker, Kogarah, reported to the police that while on his rounds he had been stuck up about ...

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  54. THE VINE BRANGH.

    The steamer Vine Branch arrived at Sydney on Friday from Beira, via Mauritius, and will discharge her cargo of sugar at Cowper's wharf, after which she will be floated into dock. She sailed from Beira on April 29, and ...

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  55. A SHIP SPOKEN.

    A ship, with double topgallant yards and main-skysail, supposed to be the Argo, bound from Liverpool to Sydney, was spoken on the 2nd instant by the German ship Mart, in lat. 45' S., long. 47' E. ...

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  56. DANIELL'S IMPERIAL HOTEL, BRISBANE.

    Terms, 3 guineas per week. Sample-rooms.—Advt. The best rtstorer of a Lost Appetite is Nicholls' Tasmania Dandclion Ale. It claims the reward every time.—Advt. ...

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