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  2. MR. G. H. REID AT ADELAIDE.

    Over 2000 people crammed the Adelaide Town Hall to-night at a meeting arranged by the South Australian branch of the Freetrade and Liberal Association of Australia to hear Mr. G. H. Reid speak on ...

    Article : 3,194 words
  3. QUEENSLAND.

    A disastrous fire occurred at Longreach last night The fire broke out in a shop in the main street, occupied by Mr. Quinn, a secondhand furniture dealer.. In a short space of time the place was a mass of ...

    Article : 523 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Rosebery Park to-day, the first event starting at 2.30 p.m. Special trams will leave Bent-street far the course at 12.55 and 1.12 p.m., while special omnibuses will ...

    Article : 507 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 418 words
  6. ROSEHILL RACE CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the Prince of Wales Birthday Meeting of the above club:- First Day. Hurdle Race, 2 miles.—Willy Riley, Rose Bay, Lilt, The ...

    Article : 332 words
  7. CYCLING.

    By the steamer Means, which armed, on Sunday night, four Amanean racing cyclists came on a season's visit to Australia. Their names are:—Iver Lawson, J. M. Chapman, W. B. Vaughan, and C. B. ...

    Article : 218 words
  8. THE FEDERAL ELECTION.

    Mr. T. Waddell, the member for Cowra, is a candidate for the federal electorate of Millamurra in the Federal Parliament. He addressed a fairly attended meeting in the School of Arts to-night ...

    Article : 199 words
  9. BURWOOD BICYCLE CLUB.

    The 10-mile road raes of the club took place on Saturday afternoon over the Burwood course. The road was very heavy and the wind stroop, and this accounted for the numerous punctures and slow ...

    Article : 120 words
  10. TINGHA JOCKEY CLUB.

    TAS following weights have been declared for the principal events in connection with the Tingha Jockey Club races:- Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Shrapnel, 10st: Maxim, ...

    Article : 82 words
  11. POLO.

    The Sydney Polo Club sent a tenrn on Saturday to Camden to play the concluding match of the season. The day was uncomfortably hot, and the convincing around, on the estate of Mr. H. L. ...

    Article : 243 words
  12. PROPOSED CYCLE PATHS FOR LONDON.

    The success of the great cycle path in America, and of which we recently gave a full description, is attracting attention from many countries in the world, who, in older to lessen the traffic in the streets, are ...

    Article : 316 words
  13. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    A committee meeting of the A.J.C. wat held on Friday last. The tender of Mr. W. H. Stephens for the supply of tea and other refreshments at Randwick raccourse was accepted. The ...

    Article : 175 words
  14. THE PAPAROA AT HOBART.

    The steamer Paparos, from Capetown October 9, arrived this evening, a day earlier than was expected. She leaves for New Zealand on Tuesday. The passengers are:— ...

    Article : 153 words
  15. THE BIRTH OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

    A public meeting of the residents of Newcastle, convened by the Mayor in response to an influentially signed requisition, was held in the Council-chambers to-night for the purpose of making preliminary ...

    Article : 1,001 words
  16. SPEECH BY MR. BARTON, Q.C.

    At the annnal [?] of the Fort-street Old Boys, held at Aarons's Exchange last night, one of the toasts on the list was "The Commonwealth." The toast was given by Mr. Frederick Bridges, ...

    Article : 2,030 words
  17. CITIZENS' COMMONWEALTH COMMITTEE.

    The executive committee elected by the general meeting on Thursday [?] met at the Town Hall last night, and drew up the following recommendations, which are to be submitted to a general meeting to be ...

    Article : 499 words
  18. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Settling over the Melbourne Cup meeting wat fixed to-day by the Victorian club committee for Tuesday, Nsvember 13. It will cover the racing on Cap day. Oaks day, Steeplechase day, the ...

    Article : 65 words
  19. AMUSEMENTS.

    Mr. Lawrence Campbell arranged a bright entertainment at the Centenary Hall hat night with the object of introducing Miss Marion Tweddle to the public as a reciter. ...

    Article : 453 words
  20. GOLF.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  21. SYDNEY FENCING CLUB.

    The above club entertained a few friends, including the Acting Cousul-General for France (M. Voisson) and the Rev. Father Rennetel, at the rooms, 250 Pitt-street, ...

    Article : 101 words
  22. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    A fair amount of wagering was transacted over me Melbourue Cup to-day. An attempt was made early in the day to back Revenue on behalf of the stable, but all the money obtained at 100 to 3 and 100 to 4 ...

    Article : 193 words
  23. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards October 29, Ophir R.M.H., for London, via ports; South Australia, s., for Port Pirie; Aramac, s., for Cooktown, via ports; Wodonga, s., for Melbourne, Oonah, s., for Hobart; ...

    Article : 161 words
  24. LINDFIELD GOLF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  25. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Moss Vale Tennis Club opened its season at the club courts on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members and friends, including a number of visitors from Sydney and surrounding ...

    Article : 70 words
  26. STRATHFIELD GOLF CLUB.

    The monthly stroke handicap competition was held on the links of the above club on Saturday afternoon, when the medal wat won by Dr. W. Odillo Maher, with a net score of 99. Thirteen ...

    Article : 99 words
  27. THE M. M. COMPANY.

    The French Government has arranged with the Compagnic dea Messageries Maritimes for a fortnightly service with a branch steamer between Nagasaki, Chefoo, and (when necessary) Ta[?] in conjunction with the main[?] ...

    Article : 57 words
  28. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    In connection with the V.R.C. Spring Meeting the following acratchings' were recorded to-day:- Melbourne Cup: Rifleite, Yalimba, Belem[?] Juggler, Fairy Light. Palmer, Dude, Hobson, Lord ...

    Article : 69 words
  29. SWIMMING.

    W. B. Bond, the half-mile champion swimmer of New South Wales and Victoria, has left the Entern Suburbs Club and has joined the Waverley Club. He will represent the latter team in the important ...

    Article : 44 words
  30. HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of their steamers. viz:- Hornby Grange arrived at Hull September 14. Ovingdean Orange sailed from Las Palmas for the River ...

    Article : 114 words
  31. CRICKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 301 words
  32. PIGEON HOMING.

    The following races have been flown by the Federal Homing Pigeon Association:- Albury (284 miles airline).—M. Bamforth's bird (velocity 1023 yards [?] 9in. per minute), 1; A. Mille's bird (989 ...

    Article : 275 words
  33. WYONG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Wyong J. C. held races on Tuggerah course on Saturday. About 700 persons were present. Results:- Sweepstake.—Mr. Harris's Sleeper, 1. Hacks.—Mr. Morris's Eric, 1. ...

    Article : 57 words
  34. ADDRESS BY MR. W. M'MILLAN.

    Under the auspices of the Hunter's Hill Men's Mutual Improvement Club, Mr. William M'Millan last titght delivered an address on federation in the Hunter's Hill Council-chambers. There was a good ...

    Article : 291 words
  35. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The barque Mataura will to-day be taken to an anchorage in Johnstone's Hay. The barque Fort Jackson will to-day be floated out of Mort's Deck. ...

    Article : 57 words
  36. FOREST LODGE PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The pony and galloway races held at Forest Lodge yesterday were well attended, Subjoined, are the results:- In connection with the Thirteen-three Handicap the ...

    Article : 371 words
  37. SYDNEY COMEDY CLUB.

    The Sydney Comedy Club performed "An Unequal Match" at the Palace Theatre last night in aid of the Hospital for Sick Children. There was an excellent attendance, and the work of the evening ...

    Article : 296 words
  38. NEW STEAMER FOR THE AUSTRALIAN TRADE.

    The Nippon Yusen Kaisha have just extracted with the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company for the building of a large mail steamer to take the place of the Futami Maro, recently lost. The new vessel will be 400ft. ...

    Article : 75 words
  39. CHARTERS.

    Aberystwith Castle, barque, 1056 tonS, Newcastle to Shanghai—Coal; thence Puget Bound to Sydney-T[?] ber. Beaumanoir, barque. 1293 tons (re-chartered), Newcart[?] ...

    Article : 241 words
  40. SALVATION ARMY CARNIVAL.

    The hall of the Salvation Army City Temple, in Goulburn-street, has been converted into a bazaar, in which a carnival is being held by the Army. Last night the opening ceremony was performed by ...

    Article : 676 words
  41. SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL T. SYDNEY CHURCE OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    This mutch was played at the Redfern oval of Friday and Saturad, when S.G.S., after being, slightly behind on the first innings, managed to secure a narrow win at a few [?] to time. Scores:— ...

    Article : 327 words
  42. FORMATION OF COMMITTEES.

    A Cabinet meeting will be held to-day, at which the members of the executive and tbe reception committees in connection with the inauguration of the Commonwealth will be chosen. The Colonial ...

    Article : 67 words
  43. WARWICK FARM RACE CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the events to be run at the November meeting of the above club:- Farm Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Sovereign, 9st 5lb; Royal King, 9st; Heyday, 8st 8lb; J. R. 8st 8lb; Rusty, 8st; ...

    Article : 234 words
  44. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

    The fortnightly mesting of the Waratah branch of the Australian Natives' Association was held last evening at the Grand Central Coffee Palace, Clarence-street. There were about 80 gentlemen present, ...

    Article : 238 words
  45. ACTION BY NORWEGIAN RESIDENTS.

    A well-attended and representative meeting of Norwegians residing in Sydney was held at the Strand Cafe last evening to discuss the action to be taken in connection with the approaching Commonwealth ...

    Article : 192 words
  46. THE TEMPERANCE PARTY.

    The temperance political party, organised under the auspices of the New South Wales Alliance, has issued a manifesto, from which we extract the following paragraphs:— ...

    Article : 736 words
  47. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Addenda, four-masted schooner (HMPJ), from [?] Harbour—66 days. Albnera, ship (JWPD), from New York—95 days. Benicia, ship (JCHP), from Middlesborough—93 days, ...

    Article : 125 words
  48. WILLIAMSTOWN RACE CLUB.

    Following are the acceptances for the principal event to be run at the Williamstown annual meeting:- Williamstown Cup.—Severity, 9st 6lb; George Frederick, 9st 4lb; Paul Pry, 9st 3lb; The Chief, 9st 2lb; ...

    Article : 168 words
  49. THIRD GRADE.

    This match was commenced on the Domain on Saturday. North Sydney batted first, and was disposed of for 180 (M'Queen 88, Tremlett 34, L. Clarke 21, Fisher 13), and Paddington lost three wickets for 55 (Johnson not out 32, ...

    Article : 541 words
  50. ELECTORATE OF CAMBEWARRA.

    Speaking at Yalwal yesterday on the occasion of a visit to the local mining field Mr. Alexander Hay said he intended contesting the electorate of Cambowarra, of which Yalwal forms part, for the Federal ...

    Article : 43 words
  51. MUDGEE FLOWER SHOW.

    The exhibition and flower show was continued on Thursday afternoon and evening, when there were large gatherings. Further awards are:- Fine arts.—Painting on wood: Miss F. H. Kellett, 1 and ...

    Article : 220 words
  52. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the weights for the pony and galloway rares to be held at Kensington to-morrow:- Fifteen Hands Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Gipsy, 9st 3lb; Friendless, 9st 2lb; Sinking rural, 8st 51b; ...

    Article : 247 words
  53. NEW CALEDONIA SHIPPING.

    Le France, writes our correspondent, arrived at [?] from the New Hebrides, on October 12. The Clansman, from Huon Island, arrived on October 16, with 30 tons guano. She brought 47 natives who had ...

    Article : 145 words
  54. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET.

    The selection committee of the Victorian Ciicket Association (Trumble, Laver, and B. M'Leod) met this evening and chose the team to represent Victoria against South Australia is the match at Adelaide on November 9 and the ...

    Article : 117 words
  55. Advertising

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    Advertising : 11 words
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