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  2. UNJOINTED CHAT.

    If an Englishman of the eighteenth century revisiting the glimpses of the moon, and remembering what was the condition of England and [?]or great enemy about the time of the Treaty of Luneville, were ...

    Article : 1,908 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Trade this week has been rather slack, owing to the holidays. At Wollongong the colliers Palmeraton, Herga. Mount Kembla, and the schooners Lady Mabel and Countess of Errol loaded coal for Sydney. ...

    Article : 106 words
  4. CHURCH NEWS.

    The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday afternoon administered the rite of confirmation at St. Stephen's, Willoughby; in the evening preached in the Cathedral; on Monday afternoon presided at a ...

    Article : 307 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The programme appeals in the advertising columns for the Warwick Farm January Meeting. Entries for the different events enumerated therein close with the secretary—Mr. G. W. S. Rowe—before 4 p.m. on ...

    Article : 219 words
  6. TIRRANNA PICNIC RACE CLUB.

    Following are the wrights for some of the events to be run at the Tirranna Meeting:- First Day. Ladies' Bracelet.—Fluker, 10st 13lb; Bira, 10st 12lb; ...

    Article : 239 words
  7. Y.M.C.A.

    Attention is directed to an announcement in our advertising columns of the week of universal prayer to be held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms at 7.45 each night next week. A list of speakers and topics is arranged ...

    Article : 88 words
  8. BROKEN HILL POST OFFICE.

    The following business was transacted at the Broken Hill Post-office for the past year. Money orders issued, 14,386, to the amount of £42,780; commission on money orders, £606; Savings Bank ...

    Article : 91 words
  9. THE ST. GEORGE SAILING CLUB.

    A general handicap race will take place this afternoon for a tr[?]phy (£10), presented by the president (Mr. A. Wilkinson), over the usual course. The following are the entries, and, with weather not too ...

    Article : 97 words
  10. THE SALVATION ARMY.

    Commandant Booth left for Melbourne by yesterday's express, and was accompanied by his private secretary and Brigadier Unaworth. During his visit to Sydney Commandant Booth ...

    Article : 185 words
  11. HUNT'S BOTANY HANDICAP.

    The first round of the third Botany Handicap, arranged and carried out by Mr. W. Hunt,, was run yesterday afternoon on the track at Sir Joseph Banks pleasure grounds, Botany. There was a large ...

    Article : 450 words
  12. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    As advertised, entries close to-day with Mr. H. Skinner, Tivoli Hotel, for the £50 handicap to take place at Belmore coursing grounds on Tuesday next. ...

    Article : 30 words
  13. LAND STATISTICS.

    The local lands office revenue for the past quarter amounted to £8314, the chief [?] being:—£3578 for instalments, £2000 for auction sales, £1190 for rents on conditional lea[?] The total auount received for ...

    Article : 907 words
  14. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    One of the features of the commonwealth festivities is the January meeting of the Rosehill Racing Club, for which the management have made arrangements for the enjoyment of a very large gathering. The ...

    Article : 946 words
  15. INTER-STATE CRICKET.

    The inter-state match New South Wales v. South Australia will commence on the Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, at noon to-day, and will be continued on Monday and following days. This will ...

    Article : 507 words
  16. THANKSGIVING FUND.

    The Archbishop of Sydney has addressed the following letter to the clergy of the di[?]cose:—"You will remember that in February last 1 issued a pastoral letter and memorandum about the 'Church ...

    Article : 702 words
  17. PRESENTATION TO THE PREMIER OF NEW ZEALAND.

    Yesterday afternoon, on board the New Zealand Government steamer Tutaucka[?], a large gathering of erstwhile New Zealand residents, now located in Sydney, met for the purpose of making a presentation ...

    Article : 366 words
  18. GOLF.

    The Invitation Handicap in connection with the Australian Golf Club will take place to-day. The event promises to be more successful than any previously held in Australia. No fewer than 74 entries ...

    Article : 39 words
  19. CYCLING.

    Ivor Lawson, the American cycling champion who made his first appearance in Sydney on Thursday night at the Cricket Ground, surprised everyone by the brilliancy of his performances. He is evidently ...

    Article : 135 words
  20. THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.

    "A Member" of the Philharmonic Society writes to complain of the disturbance both to audience and singers at Thursday's performance of "the Messiah" caused by the discharge of rockets and other ...

    Article : 436 words
  21. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    On Commonwealth Day the storm in the Hills country around Dural was particularly severe. The summer fruit was knocked down wholesale, and some of the trees were splintered by the lightning. ...

    Article : 48 words
  22. RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN FRANCE.

    A terrible railway accident took place on November 15 (the "Spectator" says) on the Southern Railway of France, close to St. Geours, near Dax, between Bayonne and Bordeaux. The express from ...

    Article : 352 words
  23. BOWLS.

    The team of bowlers from Adelaide were the guests of Mr. John Young yesterday, and in the afternoon a match was played on the Kentville green against picked rinks of the Annendale, Strathfield, and St. ...

    Article : 382 words
  24. SANDOWN MEAT WORKS.

    Since the Sandown Meat Works have started operations 17,000 sheep have been killed with only half a working board. It is intended to largely increase the number of hands. At present 900 sheep ...

    Article : 48 words
  25. THE RETURNING LANCERS.

    Arrangements are being made in the various centres to accord a welcome to the returning local Lancers, a large number of whom are to arrive home in a day or so. It is expected that the whole of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  26. ROMAN CATHOLIC.

    To-morrow will be observed as a solemn day at st. Mary's Cathedral in connection with the in[?]uguration of the Commonwealth and the initiation of the new century. A number of distinguished visitors are ...

    Article : 126 words
  27. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  28. FOREST LODGE PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the handicaps for the events to be decided on Monday:- Trial Stakes, 15 hands, 4 furlongs.—Sentinel, 8st 11lb; The Masher, 8st 9lb; Rosy-Morn, 7st 12lb; Amb[?]r, 7st ...

    Article : 260 words
  29. ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The monthly meeting of the council of the Zoological Society of New South Wales was held at the gardens, Moore Park, yesterday. The president (Dr. Kundle) occupied the chair, and there were also present Messrs. ...

    Article : 271 words
  30. CONGREGATIONAL.

    A meeting of the chairmen of the Congregational unions of the other states visiting Sydney for the Commonwealth celebrations was held yesterday at midday in the Pitt-street drawing-room. The visitors ...

    Article : 180 words
  31. COMMONWEALTH MEDAL.

    Sir,—A military friend of mine who ha[?] had considerable experience in such matters informs me that few of us in Australia have any idea of how Tommy Atkins appreciates ...

    Article : 316 words
  32. POLICE COURTS.

    Playing an Unlawful Game.—In the Summons Division of the Balmain Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, D.S.M., Sydney Punca was fined 10s with 4s 10d costs of court, or ...

    Article : 264 words
  33. BALMAIN CLUB.

    The second round of the Ho[?]royd Bowl Competition amongst the members of the Balmain Club resulted as follows:—J. S. Fitz[?]naur[?]ce (6) beat W. Turnbull (3) by 31 points to 20: H. A. Scott (6) best ...

    Article : 66 words
  34. LAW NOTICES.

    In Chambers.—At 12 noon: Ex parte Whitehead, prohn. Before the Registrar in [?]ankruptcy.—At 10 a.m.—Hearing of creditors' petitions: James Dalgleish Inglis and Cornelius A[?]stralia Wilson v. Jeremiah Wilson; the ...

    Article : 89 words
  35. SAILING.

    The above club will this afternoon decide two races—a class A handicap ("best and best" conditions) and a class B handicap, in which the sails will be restricted to jib, mainsail, topsail, and ...

    Article : 344 words
  36. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the results of the bony and galloway races held at Brighton yesterday:- Tramway Handicap (14.3), 5 furlongs 10 yards.—M. J. Longfield's br h Verual, 8st 2lb (M. Connell), 1, Six ...

    Article : 245 words
  37. WESLEYAN.

    The Rev. B. Danks has returned from his trip to the other colonies on deputation work. Special Commonwealth Sunday services will be held at Wesley Church to-morrow. The Rev. F. Colwell ...

    Article : 183 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 59 words
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    Advertising : 19 words
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