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  2. MINERALOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL NOTES.

    Geological Surveyor Carne has reported as follows to the Government Geologist:— Petroleum.—At intervals during a long period rumoured discovories of kerosene oil (potroleum) in ...

    Article : 2,444 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Trotting, [?]ony, and galloway ra[?]es will be held at Forest Lodge to-day, the first event starting at 2.30 [?].m. The trotting handicap, with 40 so[?]s. attached to it as prize money, has been abandoned, and ...

    Article : 384 words
  4. BILLIARDS.

    The match between F. Weiss and F. Smith, in which the former is conceding the latter 2000 points in 10,000, was continued at Menzios' Hotel, on Friday afternoon and evening. At the conclusion of ...

    Article : 242 words
  5. PACING MACHINES.

    Many Continental and American track owners are seriously debating the question of reconstructing their tracks to meet the increased pace obtainable by motor tandems and tricycles. The majority of the ...

    Article : 190 words
  6. THIRD GRADE COMPETITION.

    These teams met on the University Oval. The game resulted in a win for Newtown by 3 points to nil. Teams were evenly balanced in weight, but Newtown got the better of the game from the outset, and managed to keep their ...

    Article : 725 words
  7. BRISBANE TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 524 words
  8. SYDNEY COMEDY CLUB.

    A dramatic recital by members of the Sydney Comedy Club was held in the School of Arts Hall on Saturday night. Each item was applauded, and encores, more especially in the case of humorous ...

    Article : 157 words
  9. FOOTBALL.

    The weather was so unfavourable on Saturday that the referees of two of the four matches that were set down for decision came to the conclusion that the grounds were unfit for play. They were South ...

    Article : 186 words
  10. AMUSEMENTS. CRITERION.—"BRITON AND BOER."

    Retaining unimpaired the local colouring and tender love story of Rider Haggard's "Jess," Mr. Alfred Dampier bus in other respects transformed the romauce into a war drams, in which many familiar ...

    Article : 904 words
  11. ALHAMBRA HALL.

    An " English Fair " was opened at the Alhambra Hall, George-street, on Saturday night. There were on view a number of interesting "side shows," and an orchestra played selections of music at intervals. ...

    Article : 37 words
  12. CONCERT AT THE RAILWAY INSTITUTE.

    The first of a series of concerts to be given during the winter months at the Railway Institute took place on Friday evening in the presence of a large audience. The concert was under the patronags of ...

    Article : 117 words
  13. THE OUTRAGES IN CHINA.

    Mr. Thomas Pratt, financial agent in New South Wales of the London Missionary Society, has placed at our disposal a further letter from Dr. Sewell M'Farlans, medical missionary, stationed st Chi ...

    Article : 321 words
  14. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual Cup meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club, which was commenced on Thursday last, was concluded yesterday afternoon. Some misgivings bad been felt concerning the uncertainty of the ...

    Article : 1,363 words
  15. THE PREMIERSHIP TABLE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  16. M'ADOO'S MINSTREL COMPANY.

    Mr. Orpheus M. M'Adoo's Minstrel and Dramatic Company opened a three nights' season in the Masonic Hull, Dubbo, on Tuesday evening. The company returns to Dubbo on Thursday evening, ...

    Article : 44 words
  17. GAWLER (S.A.) RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 284 words
  18. HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND.

    The sixty-sixth meeting of the board of directors was held at the offices of Messrs. Starkey and Starkey, York-street, on Thursday evening. Mr. Frank Grimley (hon. treasurer) pres[?]ded, ...

    Article : 414 words
  19. CRICKET.

    The new president of the M.C.C. is the Hon. Ivo Francis Walter Bligh, the second son of the late Earl Darnley, and brother to the present peer. He was born in London on March 13, 1859, and educated ...

    Article : 188 words
  20. NORTH SYDNEY v. GLEBE.

    Played on Sydney Cricket Ground and drawn, neither sid[?] scoring. The teams were:— Glebe: M'cann, full back; Parbury, E. M'Mahon, and ...

    Article : 1,470 words
  21. DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE MEETING.

    A meeting was hold on Friday night under the [?]uspices of the Democratic League, in the School of Arts Hall. Mr. John Haynes, M L.A., president of the league, occupied the chair. Among the visitors were Miss ...

    Article : 277 words
  22. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  23. THE NEW BOUNDARY SCHEME AT LORD'S

    Judging from the first experience, we (says the "Sportsman") do not think for a moment that the scheme will find favour among even a small section of cricketers or the general public. The face ...

    Article : 499 words
  24. COONAMBLE RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 53 words
  25. THE A.M.P. SOCIETY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Will you allow me to draw the attention of the members of the above institution to the peculiar manner in which the pro[?]y papers are worded? It is done in such a manner that in the case of a member ...

    Article : 285 words
  26. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 318 words
  27. THE CITY RAILWAY AND CITY IMPROVEMENTS.

    Sir,—The decision of the Public Works Committee not to recommend the extension of the railway into the city, but the establishment of an expensive nonproductive station in Devonshire-street, appears a ...

    Article : 822 words
  28. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    "H.M.S. Pinafore," gaily rendered by the Williamson Opera Company, was warmly received at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday. The final matines of this tuneful work will be given on ...

    Article : 115 words
  29. FOREST LODGE TROTTING, PONY, AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 109 words
  30. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—A simple way of settling this matter without causing triction amongst the members will be for the board to send out (as on a former occasion) a card with a plain " yes " or " no " as to the ext[?]nsion of ...

    Article : 109 words
  31. THEATRE ROYAL.

    Mr. Bland Holt's latest production, "Woman and Wiue," has apparently strongly invested itself in the favour of playgoers. Its rapid succession of briliant incidents and striking situations, together with the ...

    Article : 168 words
  32. ROWING.

    The Sydney Rowing Club has placed an order with Nielson for a best four, to be as fast a boat as he can build. He is practically unrestricted as to moulds of the boat, but the committee have mads ...

    Article : 706 words
  33. GOLF.

    Owing to the wet weather on Saturday the second round of the match for the Hampden Cup and New South Wales Amateur Championship was postponed until next Saturday. The match between the ...

    Article : 73 words
  34. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—As a holder of several policies and a medical referce of the society, I must protest against the society going to the Northern hemisphere or to other fields for new business:— ...

    Article : 294 words
  35. IRISH LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Files to May 4 contain particulars of the above championship to the semi-final round. This round was mainly remarkable for the defeat of Miss M. Hezlet, the holder, who was also the English lady ...

    Article : 234 words
  36. THE TIVOLI.

    The leading novelty in the programme at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday was the introduction of pictures from R. W. Paul's "Century Ammatographe," and this proved a very strong addition to the bill. ...

    Article : 295 words
  37. MELBOURNE HUNT CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 704 words
  38. CYCLING.

    The committee held their monthly meeting on Saturday evening. Mr. H. F. Halloran presided, and there was a full attendance of committeemen. Correspondence was dealt with, including letters from ...

    Article : 305 words
  39. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I am in receipt of a proxy paper from the above society (the same I presume as every other member will have) which I think is not calculated to place the question of the extension of the operations ...

    Article : 203 words
  40. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    Owing to the heavy rain the attendance at the Town Hall on Saturday was small. The City Organist's programme included operatic fantasius on Bizet's "Carmen" and Auber's "La ...

    Article : 155 words
  41. SECOND GRADE.

    This match, which was to have been played on the Hampden Park Oval on Saturday, did not come off owing to the non-appearance of the referce. Both teams were present on the ground. ...

    Article : 173 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 59 words
  43. Advertising

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    Advertising : 42 words
  44. CLARK-HOWIE ENTERTAINMENT.

    The Rev. Charles Clark, who with his return to Australia enters upon the silver jubilee of his public life, will make his reappearance at the Centenary Hall to-morrow evening. Mrs. Howie ...

    Article : 151 words
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