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  2. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR MINES, in answer to Mr. Price, said that as it was found that most of the ...

    Article : 4,772 words
  3. NEWCASTLE.

    A special meeting of the Newcastle Marine Board was held at the offices, Customs-house-buildings, this afternoon for the purpose of delivering the award in connection with the inquiry held on the ...

    Article : 169 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held to-day at Canterbury Park, the first event starting at 2 p.m. Special trains, in addition to the ordinary service, will leave Redfern station at 1.3 and 1.17 p.m. for ...

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  5. CHAMBER OF MANUFACTURES.

    A meeting of members of the Chamber of Manufactures, called for the purpose of discussing the question. "The rapidly extending adoption fo the day-labour system in Government works." was held ...

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  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    The first matin[?]e of "The Sign of the Cro[?]" will be given at her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday, beginning at 2 o'clock. So far, the interest displayed in the new religious play, which has a strong ...

    Article : 84 words
  7. CYCLISTS' UNION.

    To night entries will close for all events for the Bathurst carnival, and as all the foremost riders are going up, a large entry is anticipated. The Bathurst Club have made a special bid for their patronage by ...

    Article : 96 words
  8. CRITERION THEATRE.

    At the Criterion Theatre Mr. Frank Thornt[?] announces the last three nights of his long and prosperous season, as he shortly enters upon his Queensland tour. "The Private Secretary" is drawing ...

    Article : 65 words
  9. BROUGH COMEDY COMPANY.

    The Brough Comedy Company terminated their farewell season at the Brisbane Opera House last night to a crowded audience, and sailed immediately after the final performance by special steamer (the ...

    Article : 101 words
  10. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 151 words
  11. A DOUBLE FATALITY.

    An accident resulting in the painful death of two persons occurred at Merewether between 6 and 7 o'clock this morning. It seems that a milk vendor named Denis Cronan, 60 years of age, and a boy ...

    Article : 186 words
  12. THEATRE ROYAL.

    There will be the usual matinee of the Flying Jordans Vaudeville Company at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, on which day Mr. Melville Stolts announces the production of John J. Burke's new ...

    Article : 78 words
  13. BRANCHES OF THE LEAGUE.

    The following is a brief summary from reports sent in by various branches; but many have not sent in their annual reports in time for publication in the league's report. If any of the branches ...

    Article : 795 words
  14. PALACE THEATRE.

    Beginning at 2.30 to-day there will be an extra performance of "Skipped by the Light of the Moon," the last three performances of which are now announced. On Saturday Messrs. Gourlay and ...

    Article : 80 words
  15. FATALITY AT WALLSEND.

    A lad named O'Donnell, 7 years of age, a son of Patrick O'Donnell, of Pitt Town, Wallsend, died in the Wallsend Mining District Hospital this morning from the effects of injuries received through falling ...

    Article : 58 words
  16. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    At the Tivoli Theatre Miss Alice Leamar is making her last three appearances, as her long engagement with Mr. Harry Rickards will terminate during the current month in Melbourne. Mr. ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. THE NEW LIFEBOAT.

    The new self-righting lifeboat recently constructed in London at a cost of £800 to the order of the Newcastle Marine Board, arrived in port to-day by the steamer Gulf of Mexico. The lifeboat has ...

    Article : 147 words
  18. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    In anticipation of to-morrow evening's performance of Berlioz' famous dramatic cantata, "Is Damnation de Faust," the Philharmonic Society held a final rehearsal for principals, chorus, and ...

    Article : 167 words
  19. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The weather was beautifully fine yesterday morning, and the tan tracks at Randwick were principally used. Akarini led off by beating Creme d'Or over six furlongs in 1 minute 20 seconds, and Frolic ...

    Article : 321 words
  20. THE MODE OF SIGNALLING.

    An important alteration in the mode of signalling vessels at the port of Newcastle is to come into force on the 19th instant, to which the attention of persons interested in no vigation is called. On and after the ...

    Article : 113 words
  21. RETURN OF MR. J. LEMMONE.

    Mr. John Lemmoue, the distinguished Australia flautist, who was a passenger by the Himalaya, will leave Melbourne by to-morrow's express. On Saturday next he will be the guest at a musical greeting ...

    Article : 68 words
  22. CIVILIAN RIFLE CLUB.

    The adjourned annual meetiug of the Newcastle Civilian Rifle Club was held last evening at the Oxford Hotel. The following were elected officers for the eusumg term:—President, Mr. H. W. Lee: ...

    Article : 107 words
  23. SOCIETY OF ARTISTS.

    A "legal afternoon" was presided over by Mr. H. E. Cohen and Mrs. Alex. Oliver, at the Society of Artists' new exhibition yesterday. There was a representative attendance, which included Lady ...

    Article : 97 words
  24. DEATH OF A JOCKEY.

    The jockey Hussey died to-day from the effects of the injuries he received through Regent falling on him in the Hurdle Race at the autumn meeting of the S.A J.C. ...

    Article : 37 words
  25. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 406 words
  26. SERIES OF ROBBERIES.

    A number of robberies in different portions of the district have been reported to the police during the past few days. An arrest has been effected in connection with the daring daylight robbery at a ...

    Article : 92 words
  27. COOGEE AQUARIUM.

    Leoni Clark, widely known in the English variety theatres as the "Cat King," will appear at the Coogee Aquarium on Saturday afternoon and every afternoon thereafter for a short season. Mr. Clark, ...

    Article : 68 words
  28. THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Benevolent Society was held at the Benevolent Asylum yesterday, Sir Arthur Renwick (president) occupied the chair, and there were present— ...

    Article : 312 words
  29. CONCERT AT LEICHHARDT.

    An attractive programme was presented at a concert given last night in the Council-chambers, Leichbardt Town Hall, on the occasion of the visit of the choristers of St. Mary's. Waverley. Miss Ads ...

    Article : 125 words
  30. STEAM PILOT SERVICE.

    Information has reached the Marine Board to the effect that the repairs to the steamer Ajax will be completed at an early date, and that the steamer will be placed on the local pilot service. The Ajax was ...

    Article : 392 words
  31. CRICKET.

    The cricket season was concluded here with a match Cambined Tamworth against Uralla and Salisbury. Won by the home team by 26 runs. ...

    Article : 27 words
  32. POLO.

    By advertisement elsewhere it will be seen that the annual gymkhana of the Sydney Polo Club will take place on Saturday next at Kensington Racecourse. A large number of entries have been ...

    Article : 79 words
  33. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    At the last meeting of the Annandale Council the Public Work Department wrote in answer to the council for a request that a foot bridge might be constructed over Johnstone's Creek at a point connecting Annandale with ...

    Article : 137 words
  34. CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

    The annual meeting of the members of the Church of England Sunday School Union was held in the Chapter House last night. The Rev. T. Holmes presided, and there was a good attendance. The ...

    Article : 257 words
  35. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 205 words
  36. SYDNEY WAREHOUSEMEN'S AMATEUR SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

    At a meeting of the council of the Sydney Warehousemen's Amateur Sports Association 13 members were admitted. A special vote of thanks was accorded the North Sydney Dramatic Club for their ...

    Article : 90 words
  37. DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.

    The monthly meeting of the Board of the New South Wales Institution for the Deaf end Dumb and the Blind was held at the institution on Monday afternoon. There were present—The Hon. Sir ...

    Article : 274 words
  38. BUR WOOD.

    Alderman Crane presided at the last meeting Aldermen Ar[?]ber, Cardew, Ralston, Lindley, and Shute being also present. Mr. Wade wrote stating that he had written to the Board of Health on the subject of the prevention of ...

    Article : 206 words
  39. ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 608 words
  40. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 175 words
  41. KOGARAH.

    The Mayor (Alderman Peter Hermann) occupied the chair at the last meeting of this council and there were also present Aldermen M'Pherson, Russell, Sale, O'Brien, Chappellow, and Humphrey. The sub-committee appointed ...

    Article : 324 words
  42. DROUGHT AND SURPLUS.

    Sif,—The late reports on the subject of the disastrous drought in the inland districts of this colony, coupled with the recent financial statement disclosing a substantial surplus, would appear to suggest ...

    Article : 532 words
  43. CITY RAILWAY EXTENSION.

    The Royal Commission on city railway extension sat yesterday, when Mr. E. M. g. Eddy, Chief Railway Commissioner, gave evidence. He said the Hydo Park scheme would admit of extension ...

    Article : 554 words
  44. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Arrived:—Port Chalmers (s.), hence March 5[?] [?] (s.), Lyttelton March 28; Fi[?]es[?]ire (s.), from Port Chalmers March 2[?]. Sailed:—Illawarra (s.), Sydney; Meremus, ship, for ...

    Article : 234 words
  45. TENDERS OPENED.

    Tenders for the following works were opened yesterday by the Tender Board of the Public Works Department:—Construction of a wooden pontoon for a 6-ton steam crane, Sydney Harbour, no tender ...

    Article : 308 words
  46. ROCKDALE.

    At a meeting of this council on the 29th April, the Mayor (Alderman John H. Clayton) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen Taylor, Roarty. Hegarty, Duig[?] Trevarthen, Green, Godfrey, and Judd. A letter from the ...

    Article : 376 words
  47. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Ophir, hence 5th April, arrived at Suez, homewards on the 8th May. The R.M.S. Orient is due on Sunday next. Her mails will be here to-morrow. ...

    Article : 49 words
  48. THE BRITISH INDIA LINE.

    The Nudden, in this line, yesterday left Singapore for Sydney, via ports. She is a vessel of 3000 tons, built in 18[?] by Messrs. Denny, of Dumbarton. The steel barque Hyon was yesterday reported fixed ...

    Article : 45 words
  49. WEST AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
  50. RESCUE AT SEA.

    A report by the C. N. Company's Tainan lays:—The Japanese steamer Fuyo Ma[?]. Captain Ter[?]ick, from Nagasaki, reports that when 10 miles south-west of Omisaki she picked up part of the crew of a shipwrecked junk, ...

    Article : 72 words
  51. CYCLING.

    There was a very fair crowd at the paced exhibition which took place on Saturday afternoon last on the Parramatta track in aid of the local hospital. No attempt was made at record breaking, the ...

    Article : 199 words
  52. THE JAPAN MAIL LINE.

    The Yamashire Maru left Towneville on Sunday, and is expected in Sydney on Friday next. The Tokip Maru left Thursday Island on Tuesday, and is due at Hongkong on the 21st instant, and Yokohama on the 4th June. The Omi ...

    Article : 112 words
  53. NESTLE'S FOOD.

    for Infants, Children, and Invalids.—[ADVT.] Invalids are frequently irritable, querulous, and hard to please, and a most important pont is to secure their confidence in the method of treatment, and in the remedies ...

    Article : 72 words
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