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  2. PARRAMATTA AND DISTRICT

    A public meeting, summoned by the Mayor (Alderman Mosham) was held in the Town-hall, Parramatta, on Tuesday evening, to consider the best means of celebrating future successes of the British arms in South ...

    Article : 221 words
  3. THE COUNTRY.

    WAGGA, Wednesday.--The Land Appeal Court commenced a sitting here to-day, Messrs. Oliver Brandis, and Houston occupying the bench. Mr. Thomas Kemp represented the Crown. On the ...

    Article : 573 words
  4. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 118 words
  5. THE PLAGUE.

    The only case of plague discovered yesterday was at Redfern, the patient being Eliza Cook, aged 44. No deaths were reported, but, according to last ...

    Article : 529 words
  6. QUEENSLAND.

    ROCKHAMPTON, Wednesday.--A Chinaman carnal Sang died suddenly in a shop at the corner of Denham and Kent streets, this morning. Dr. Voss pronounced the case to be true plague. ...

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  7. BIRTHDAY SPORTS AT CAMPBELLTOWN.

    CAMPBELLTOWN, Wednesday. -- Queen's Birthday sports, in aid of the local benevolent fund, were hold to-day in Mr. Gamble's paddock. Notwithstanding the showery weather, there was ...

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  8. CONCERT AT GRANVILLE.

    The first concert of the Granville Musical Union's second season came off successfully on Monday evening in the Albert-hall, Granville. There was a large audience, and the really good singing of the members was fully ...

    Article : 173 words
  9. THE ROYAL SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Royal Society last night was marked by the reading of some highly interesting papers. Professor Liversidge presided. Mr. G. A. Mackay and Mr, W. Bernhard were elected as new ...

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  10. BERRY CENTRAL BUTTER FACTORY.

    BERRY, Wednesday.--The fifth annual banquet given by the management of the Berry Central Butler Factory was held in the Agricultural-hall this afternoon. The attendance of ...

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  11. RAIN IN THE FRUIT COUNTRY.

    The threatened termination of the fine weather spell which has followed last week's rain came yesterday. Slight showers fell during Tuesday night, and yesterday morning, and in the afternoon, a steady though light, ...

    Article : 110 words
  12. SYNOPSIS AT 9 A.M. YESTERDAY.

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  13. PARK IMPROVEMENT SOCIAL.

    A meeting of the committee arranging for the south evening to be given as a compliment to the ladies who assisted at the recent fete in aid of the fund for improving Parramatta Park, was held yesterday, and final ...

    Article : 122 words
  14. RAIN HAS FALLEN IN 24 HOURS ENDED 9 A.M. YESTERDAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 318 words
  15. FATAL ACCIDENT AT ROOKWOOD.

    An accident occurred at the Rookwood railway station yesterday morning, which resulted in the death of a boy named Joseph Lynch, son of Mr. M. J. Lynch, who resides at Joseph-street, Rookwood. The boy, who ...

    Article : 209 words
  16. THE WAVERLEY TRAMS.

    For some months past the Mayor of Waverley (Alderman H. C. Evans) has been endeavoring to secure an improved service of trams to both Waverley and Bondi, and an alteration in the running of the Waverley to ...

    Article : 138 words
  17. BURNT WITH ACETYLENE GAS.

    COOLAMON, Wednesday.--Last night a very severe burning accident took place. Mr. J. Ashwood, son of a local storekeeper, had occasion to go to a storeroom to get some calcium carbide to ...

    Article : 107 words
  18. OUTBREAK AT MAURITIUS.

    LONDON, Wednesday.--An outbreak of plague has occurred at Mauritius. ...

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  19. CITIZENS' VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.

    A meeting of the King Division of the Citizens' Vigilance Committee was held at 121 Bathurst- street last evening. Dr. Samuel T. Knaggs occupying the chair. ...

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  20. SUBURBAN NEWS.

    A request by the Redfern Council for co-operation in a protest against the action of the Water and Sewerage Board in granting six months leave of absence to Mr. David Davis, M.P., one of the suburban municipal ...

    Article : 85 words
  21. DROWNED IN THE NAMOI RIVER.

    PILLIGA, Wednesday.--The dead body of a young man, named Charles Hughes, was found by the police in the Namoi River this morning. The deceased had been missing since Sunday, which ...

    Article : 67 words
  22. UNITED IRISH LEAGUE.

    The usual meeting of the league was held on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, and after the transaction of formal business a lengthy discussion ensued over the motion brought forward at the former ...

    Article : 116 words
  23. INTERCOLONIAL FORECASTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 words
  24. WOMBEYAN CAVES ROADS.

    GOULBURN, Wednesday.--The lata heavy rains had a ruinous effect on portions of the Wombeyan Caves-road. It is reported that in one place there is a large fissure along the middle of the roadway ...

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  25. THE RECENT RAINS.--DAMAGE AT WAVERLEY.

    The Waverley, Council had before it on Tuesday night three claims from owners and occupiers of property in Cowper-street for compensation. It appears that during the recent very, heavy rains the water accumulated in a ...

    Article : 164 words
  26. COASTAL REPORT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 197 words
  27. BAZAAR AT BALMAIN.

    A bazaar was opened in the Congregational lecture-hall, Curtis-road,, Balmain, on Tuesday afternoon by the Rev J. Bennett, in aid of the church trust funds. It had been organised by the members of the Ladies' ...

    Article : 145 words
  28. HAMPDEN PARK

    At the last meeting of the Waverley Council, a letter was received from the Paddington Council stating that an endeavor was to be made to secure possession of a smalt area of land adjoining the Hampden Parle Oval, for ...

    Article : 75 words
  29. DOBIKIN-GLENMORE EXCHANGE.

    NARRABRI, Wednesday.--The land board sat yesterday, and resumed to-day. This afternoon Mr. Dale, solicitor, appeared on behalf of the objectors to the proposed Dobikin-Glenmore ...

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  30. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.

    The quarterly delegate meeting of the Foresters was held, at the Foresters'-hall, Castlereagh-street, last night, under the presidency of Bro. J. F. Smith, C.R., who was supported by Bros. T. J. Thompson, D.T., and W. O. ...

    Article : 152 words
  31. PETERSHAM CENSUS RETURNS.

    At Tuesday's meeting of the Petersham Council, a return showing the population of the respective wards was laid on the table. The figures are:--South Kingston Ward: Males 910 females 1233, total 2143; majority of ...

    Article : 91 words
  32. QUEENSLAND WEATHER BUREAU FORECASTS.

    The following forecasts have been issued by the Queensland Weather Bureau under date June 6:-- New South Wales.--Further rain, especially over the highlands and along the coast, also partly inland; nasty ...

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  33. NEW RAILWAY PLATFORM WANTED.

    At the meeting of the Newtown Council on Tuesday, a numerously-signed petition was received from property- owners and ratepayers of the district, asking that the Railway Commissioners would erect a platform near the ...

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  34. STRIKE AT SOUTH GRETA COLLIERY.

    WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.--The minors recently employed coal-hewing at South Greta colliery are at present out on strike owing to the manager, Mr. James Ralston, declining an ...

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  35. UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD.

    An assembly was held by the International Brotherhood League last evening at 113 Pitt-street. A number of short addresses were given by various members. The president, Mr. T. W. Willans, touched upon the strength ...

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  36. WARREN AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    WARREN, Wednesday.--The Warren Show opened to-day. Many visitors were not expected owing to the late fire having destroyed the accommodation. As it is, every available room in ...

    Article : 130 words
  37. WEST AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    PERTH, Wednesday.--In the Legislative Assembly an extension of one week was given to the select committee appointed to inquire into Mr. Robson's charges. ...

    Article : 95 words
  38. COMPLAINT AGAINST THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

    At the last meeting of the Alexandria Council Inspector Setchell formulated a complaint regarding the maimer in which he had been treated by the Board of Health. He stated that he had ...

    Article : 134 words
  39. A COURT GRIEVANCE.

    Some time since the magistrates attending the Newtown Police Court complained of the noise of the vehicular traffic in Australin-street, fronting the court, which was so great as to seriously interfere with the conducting of ...

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  40. RYDE LICENSING COURT.

    A special meeting of the Ryde Licensing Court was held before Messrs. T. E. MacNiven, P.M., Robert Billiard, and G. E. Herring, L.M. The following renewals were granted:--Albert Brown, Railway Hotel, Ryde; Theodore ...

    Article : 63 words
  41. COUNTRY REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 640 words
  42. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    SINGLETON, Thursday.--The fourth competition of the Singleton Civilian Rifle Club's quarterly prizes took place on Saturday, with the following result:--T. E. Noble 61, D. Hooker 55, W. Turner 51, C. Powell 47, ...

    Article : 76 words
  43. SUGAR VERSUS BUTTER.

    ALSTONVILLE, Wednesday.--At Rous Sugar Mill, active preparations are being made for next season's crushing, though no important alterations have been effected in the mill, and only ...

    Article : 138 words
  44. A TYPHOID PATIENT FROM ADELAIDE.

    At the last meeting of the Alexandria Council the inspector of nuisances reported that a case of typhoid had been treated in the borough. Upon making inquiry he found that the fever had been contracted in Adelaide, ...

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  45. WEST AUSTRALIAN GOLDFIELDS.

    KALGOORLIE, Wednesday.--The north drive at the 200ft. level in the Golden Zone is now within a few feet of Hannan's North boundary. In the south drive at the same level the lode which faulted some time back ...

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  46. WORK OF THE WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    At yesterday's meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board the reports of the special sanitary inspectors showed that Macquarie and Bourke Wards had been inspected during the week, and in ...

    Article : 159 words
  47. NEW COUNCILLORS OF LABOR.

    Sir,--I make it a rule to take no heed of anonymous critics, and therefore I can have nothing to say regarding the letter appearing in your issue of to-day, beyond reiterating my previous ...

    Article : 131 words
  48. A CORN-HUSKING CONTEST.

    WINDSOR, Wednesday.--A corn-husking match took place in Farlow's paddock this afternoon, for £10 a-side. between J. Gardiner and A. Farlow, winners of the first and second prizes in the ...

    Article : 90 words
  49. RAT DESTRUCTION AT ALEXANDRIA.

    At last night's meeting of the Alexandria Council the official responsible for the destruction of rats within the borough reported that during the post fortnight he had laid poison in ...

    Article : 111 words
  50. SYDNEY WHARFAGE.

    Sir,--Mr. Selfe, in his letter which appeared in your columns of May 26, complains of my referring to a matter which occurred nearly a quarter of a century ago. I certainly should not have ...

    Article : 205 words
  51. A SOLDIERS' TEA.

    ALBURY, Wednesday.--A soldiers' tea, inaugurated by the ladies of Albury, providing comforts for the Invalided soldiers in South Africa, was held last night, and proved a splendid ...

    Article : 193 words
  52. LATE SPORTING.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Bendigo J.C. steeplechase meeting was held to-day. It was well attended. Results:-- [?] Stakes five furlongs a half.--Spoilt Girl, 1; ...

    Article : 142 words
  53. IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A case at Camberwell proved to be true plague this morning. Dr. Greswell received a report from the bacteriologist to the Board of Health, stating ...

    Article : 116 words
  54. SYDNEY HUNT CLUB.

    The opening meet of the season will be held at Eastwood on Saturday next at 2.30 p.m. The 1.25 p.m. train will convey horses to Eastwood, and horses should be at Redfern not later than 1 p.m. Members are ...

    Article : 98 words
  55. ALBURY'S CLAIMS FOR THE CAPITAL.

    ALBURY, Wednesday.--At a meeting of the Albury Federal Capital Association last night, the Mayor explained that the league had been called together to dismiss the best means of checking ...

    Article : 273 words
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