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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The following scratchings were recordedn yesterdayday in connection with the A.J C. Spring Meeting —Kensington Handicap, Jean: both steeplechases, Spring Gun; all engagements, Donald M'Kinnon. ...

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  3. CHURCH NEWS.

    The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning administered the rite of confirmation at Springwood, and preached at the evening service. On Monday afternoon his Grace presided at the monthly meeting ...

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  4. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    The 165th quarterly meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney was held yesterday at noon in the council-chamber. Town Hall. The Mayor (Alderman M. Harris, M.L.A.) presided, and there were ...

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  5. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    The members of the Social Club to the number of 15 visited the Observatory last evening, and spent [?] interesting and instructive evening. Professor Anderson Stuart, who last year gave [?] ...

    Article : 56 words
  6. THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH.

    The inaugural services in connection with the recently formed Australian Church are announced for to-morrow, when the Rev. George Walters will preside at the morning service and the Rev. Charles ...

    Article : 88 words
  7. THE HALF-MILE CHAMPIONSHIP OF ENGLAND.

    The half-mile championship of England was won in the record time of 12 minutes 52 seconds by Jarvis. Derbyshire retired. The previous record was held by J. H. Tyers, and stood at 13 minutes 20 ...

    Article : 67 words
  8. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Messrs. Yuille and Co. report having sold privately the stallion Escutcheon, by Musket—Rosetto, to Mr. C. O. M'Phillamy, of Forbes, New South Wales. ...

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  9. SYDNEY CITY MISSION.

    The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Thursday in the Mission office, Y.M.C.A. rooms. The Rev. George Campbell presided, and there were also present Revs. J. Buchan, M.A., R. Dey, J. ...

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  10. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the pony and galloway races to be held at Brighton on Monday:— Time H[?]dicap Trot, 1½ mile.—Nigger, scratch; Uranus, scratch; Little Dot, 4 seconds behind; Satan, 8 ...

    Article : 239 words
  11. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The pigeon shooters engaged in the competition for the championship of this celony were favoured with ideal weather yesterday. The brightness of the sun was tempered by a few scattered clouds, and ...

    Article : 386 words
  12. FOOTBALL.

    Mr. G. H. Peak was the recipient of a haudsome gold medal presented to him by the members of the Essendon Football Club before leaving the colony for Queensland. ...

    Article : 123 words
  13. PRESENTATION TO CANON MORETON.

    At a social meeting held at St. Peter's Miss[?]Church on Thursday evening an address was presented to the Rev. Canon Moreton in recognition of his post services in connection with the parish. The ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    The A.J.C. Spring Meeting, which commences at Randwick to-day, promises to rank among the most successful reunions that have been held under the auspices of the premier racing institution, for the bill ...

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  15. SINGLETON RACES.

    The races were continued here to-day. The weather was fine, but the attendance was poor. Subjoined are the results:- Shorts Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Gle[?]roy, 8st 6lb, 1; ...

    Article : 132 words
  16. CYCLING.

    An advertisement in another column sets forth that the New South Wales Cyclists' Union hold their annual championship race meeting on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday next. The ...

    Article : 265 words
  17. ST. CHARLES' PAROCHIAL CHARITIES.

    At the Waverley Hall, Ebley-street, Waverley, [?] Tuesday evening a public tea and concert was held in aid of the St. Charles' parochial charities. The tea took place in the spacious hall, being filled ...

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  18. ST. JAMES' MEN'S LEAGUE.

    The first monthly service in connection with the league was held in St. James' Church on Sunday afternoon last, when there was a good congregation of "men only." An address was delivered by the ...

    Article : 64 words
  19. INVERELL HALF-HOLIDAY RACES.

    The following are the weights for the principal events to be run at the Goodwood course on the 14th instant:- Opening Handicap.—Ptarmigan, 10st; Clan Bonald, 9st 4lb; Booromooka, 8st, 8lb; Rainbow, 7st 12lb; Cathulla. ...

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  20. BILLIARDS.

    In the above novice tournament last night S. Ranke (receives 115) beat S. Reeves (receives 115) by 12, and M. Kelly (receives 70) beat W. South (receives 50) by 21. The heats for Monday night ...

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  21. AUSTRALIAN UNION.

    A numerously attended public meeting of the residents of the Bligh Electorate was held list evening in the school-hall, Palmer street, under the chairmanship of Mr. P. E. Quinn, M.L.A., with ...

    Article : 892 words
  22. AMATEUR SPORTS CLUB.

    The monthly committee of the above club was held on Thursday evening. The following members were elected:—A. W. Beauman (sub. B. C.), H. S. Cusack (North Sydney B. C.), E Keany ...

    Article : 77 words
  23. RANDWICK ASYLUM.

    The monthly meeting of the Randwick Asylum for Destitute Childrtn was held on Wednesday afternoon in the Town Hall. Mr. John Macpherson (president) occupied the chair, and there were also present ...

    Article : 181 words
  24. SYDNEY CLUB'S RACE MEETING.

    By a notice which appears in our business columns it will be seen that entries for all events at the Sydney Club's championship meeting, which takes place on the Sydney Cricket Ground on September ...

    Article : 285 words
  25. ROMAN CATHOLIC.

    In connection with the great Catholic Congress which is to mark the close of the century in Australasia, the officials connected therewith have issued the following announcement:—"Within the last 10 ...

    Article : 544 words
  26. ATHLETICS.

    The annual sports meeting of the Combined Great Public Schools rakei place to-day at the Sydney Cricket Ground. An interesting programme has been prepared. ...

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  27. WALKING.

    At the Polytechnic Harriers' Sports W. J. Sturgess, the English crock, non the walking challenge cup outright. The distance was three miles, and the time occupied was—first mile 6 minutes 42 seconds, ...

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  28. THE MAYOR'S QUARTERLY LUNCHEON.

    The Mayor's quarterly luncheon was held in the aldermen's room of the Town Hall yesterday, afternoon Alderman M. Harris, M.L.A. (the Mayor), presided, and, besides the aldermen and officers of ...

    Article : 412 words
  29. THE CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL.

    There is good evidence that the approaching carnival of the Public schools, which will take place at the Agricultural Showground next Friday and Saturday, has caused more than ordinary public ...

    Article : 105 words
  30. WILLOUGHBY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Willoughby Electorate Horticultural Society was hold on Tuesday evening last in the Chatswood Hall, and was well attended. An excellent display of seasonable ...

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  31. LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    The executive of the league held a meeting last night at the rooms Mr. H. Morris occupied the chair. The treasurer stated that the credit balance was £30 14s 6d. A balance-sheet of the ball was ...

    Article : 166 words
  32. LAWN TENNIS.

    The following are the results of the Ladies' matches played on Thursday last:- Stanmore Institute v Ashfield No. 2. Misses Willey G. M'Mahon v. Misses Cox and ...

    Article : 522 words
  33. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR UNION.

    The meetings in connection with the seventh annual Christian Endeavour Convention were continued yesterday, commencing at the Y.M.C.A, Hail with a "School for Bible study " at 2.30. The ...

    Article : 778 words
  34. SAILING.

    The following are the races fixed by this club for the approaching season:—October 1 and 15, boats over 14ft.; October 29, dingies, 8ft. to 14ft.; November 5, over 14ft.; November 19, 8ft. to 14ft; ...

    Article : 97 words
  35. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

    Dairies' Supervision Act.—This Act is applied to the parishes of Kerk and Elder, lying within the county of Yungnulgra. Municipal Loans Further Validation Act of ...

    Article : 407 words
  36. YACHTING.

    The thirtieth annual meeting of the members of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was held at the rooms, Hotel Australia, on Thursday evening. The com-1 modore (Mr. S. Hordern) presided. There were ...

    Article : 231 words
  37. CONGREGATIONAL.

    The Rev. Joseph Walker, of Ipswich, Queensland, who is visiting Sydney, will conduct the services at Windsor church to-morrow. The draft programme for the annual meeting of ...

    Article : 191 words
  38. DISEASED MEAT.

    Yesterday a meeting was held at the boardroom of the Stock Boards' Council of Advice, Lands Office. The meeting was held for the purpose of discussing the diseased meat question, cattle subsidy, and any other ...

    Article : 325 words
  39. ROWING.

    Entries for the Rowing Association's first day regatta must be made not later than September 17. The races are Maiden Fours, Champion Eights, Schools' Fours, and Junior Fours. Sydney eight is ...

    Article : 340 words
  40. WESLEYAN.

    The Rev. L. J. Rodd, President of the Conference, will commence an official tour of the northern districts of the colony on Monday. A successful meeting in connection with the ...

    Article : 97 words
  41. CRICKET.

    In a match between Norton [?] and [?] played at Norton Park on August 1 and 2, no fewer than 1130 runs were scored in the two days' play for the loss of 15 wickets, Painter and Trowsdale putting ...

    Article : 190 words
  42. THE BETTING MARKET.

    A fair volume of business was transacted on the A.J.C. Epsom Handicap yesterday. During the afternoon all the money available about Oban at 7 to 1 was booked, after which a line of 650 to 100 was ...

    Article : 717 words
  43. BAPTIST.

    The Rev. S. Pitman, of Shepperton, Victoria, has been called to the pastorate of the church at Grafton. The church at North Sydney celebrated its ...

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  44. PRIMITIVE METHODIST.

    At the recent quarterly meeting of the Annandale Church' the returns showed that the Endeavour Society, with the aid of friends, had raised during the quarter £41 for the various funds of the church. ...

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  45. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    From C. Arthur Pearson.—"When the Birds Begin to Sing," by Winifred Graham; "Russian Vagabonds," by fred. Whishaw. From Mr. William Briggs, Toronto.—"Cuba, and ...

    Article : 123 words
  46. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. STODDART.

    The secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club, Major Wardill, has forwarded the following cable message to Mr. A. E. Stoddart and team:—"Hearty congratulate you and all others on your brilliant ...

    Article : 452 words
  47. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    At the house committee meeting held on Thursday morning the accounts showed the tea and annual meeting held on Tuesday evening to have been a financial success. A letter was directed to be sent to ...

    Article : 199 words
  48. SWIMMING.

    The annual meeting of the above was held on Thursday at the Forbes Hotel, King-street. Mr. R. A. Stennett occupied the chair. The report, which was unanimously adopted, showed that the season ...

    Article : 288 words
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