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  2. Sporting.

    Although there was a good attendance in Bowes a Loung a to-day, little business was done. Colstoun strengthened for the Caulfield Cup at 100 to 10. token freely; 100 to 7 Fryingpan, taken ; 100 to 6 Yately offered, 1000 to 50 ...

    Article : 140 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,623 words
  4. Shipping.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 506 words
  5. CABLEGRAMS.

    LONDON, October 9.—News has been received that the Chinese troops have been defeated near Loochung. Their loss amounted to about 1000, and that of the French to 25. It is reported that ...

    Article : 58 words
  6. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

    HONGKONG, October 9.—Later advices report that Admiral Lespes has not occupied Tamsui, as was previously asserted. The vessels under his command however, are bombarding the Chinese ...

    Article : 131 words
  7. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    amusing to read the sporting journals anent the Hanlan and Beach match. Every possible excuse has been offered to account for the Canedian's defeat. The writers laugh consumedly if you hint to them the possibility of Beach ...

    Article : 259 words
  8. The Congo Claims.

    LONDON, October 10.—It is reported that a Congress of the Great Powers trill be held in Berlin, in November to consider the Congo claims. ...

    Article : 32 words
  9. THE DUBBO PIGEON MATCH.

    "Will Honeycomb" writes as follows in the Dubbo DISPATCH:— That big pigeon match of Friday was the first I ever attended. My impressions were decidedly against pigeon-shooting. Since I have seen the thing, I recant a ...

    Article : 216 words
  10. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 313 words
  11. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)

    BERLIN, October 10.—It is announced that the German Government has issued invitations to the Powers to attend an international conference, to be held in Berlin in November next, the object ...

    Article : 51 words
  12. New Guinea.

    LONDON, October 9.—The Commodore of the Australasian naval station has been instructed to proclaim a British protectorate over the southern shores of New Guinea and the immediate ...

    Article : 59 words
  13. CAULFIELD TRAINING NOTES.

    This morning Friendless and Midnight were given three serviceable turns on the inner track. The former jumped his first schooling fences in two opening rounds. Seizure was given three turns at a good working pace. He will run ...

    Article : 285 words
  14. Along the Wharves.

    The Warrego, Elemang, and Burwah leave for Queensland ports on Tuesday, ana the Wentworth and Cheviot for Melbourne. The Orient Co.'s favorite R.M.S. Iberia left for London ...

    Article : 304 words
  15. (BY TELEGRAPH. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The news published in the morning papers (which has been confirmed by a message received by Mr. Service from the Agent-General for Victoria) that orders have been cabled ...

    Article : 228 words
  16. The Botany Tram Fatality.

    The Redfern police report that the mangled body of the woman found on the tram line, Botany-road, Waterloo, on the 9th instant, has been identified as that of Rebecca Wilkinson, 23 years of age, wife of ...

    Article : 364 words
  17. THE BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The A[?]cock billiard tournament for the championship of Australasia will begin on Monday evening, in the Temperance Hall. The competitors axe H. Evans, J. James, J. Byrne, F. Weiss, and Alters. Evans has been drawn ...

    Article : 70 words
  18. Hunting for Popularity.

    OUR readers will have noticed the desperate attempt which has been made within the past few weeks by the admirers of a certain well-known politician to restore their idol ...

    Article : 1,114 words
  19. NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB.

    The hall of the St. Leonards School of Arts was crowded last night by a fashionable audience, assembled to patronise the minstrel entertainment and concert given in aid of the funds of the North Shore Rowing Club, end to witness the ...

    Article : 297 words
  20. Commercial.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 579 words
  21. The Franchise Question.

    LONDON, October 9.—The scheme published by the London STANDARD, in reference to the redistribution of seats in the House of Commons, is one of several propositions now before the ...

    Article : 49 words
  22. Newmarket Champion Stakes.

    LONDON, October 9.—The race for the Champion Stakes was run at Newmarket to-day, with the following result:— The Champion Stakes, of 20 bots each. with 1000 added; ...

    Article : 118 words
  23. THE INQUEST.

    An inquest on the deceased woman Rebecca Wilkinson was commenced by the City Coroner at the White Hart Hotel, George-street, this morning. The following evidence was taken:— ...

    Article : 409 words
  24. MEMS.

    Mr. Timewell, the Sydney cyclist, arrived in Rocthampton yesterday overland from Brisbane. Following art the latest Melbourne scratchings :—V.A.T.C. Caulfield Cup: Black Diamond, Seahorse. Gold ...

    Article : 377 words
  25. H.M.S. Nelson.

    LONDON, October 10.—Commander William des V. Hamilton, of H.M.S. Hercules, has been appointed to the command of H.M.S. Nelson, on the Australasian station. ...

    Article : 28 words
  26. Willowie Pastoral Company.

    LONDON, October 9.—The Willowie Pastoral Company, South Australia, is projected, with a capital of £500,000. ...

    Article : 20 words
  27. New Zealand Mutton,

    LONDON, October 9.—The shipment of New Zealand frozen meat, received from Lyttelton, N.Z., in the steamship Tongariro, has been found to be in splendid condition. ...

    Article : 44 words
  28. The Bank Rate.

    LONDON, October 9.—The directors of the Bank of England have raised the rate of discount from 2 per cent, to 3 per cent. ...

    Article : 29 words
  29. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,927 words
  30. Commercial News.

    LONDON, October 9.—Consols, 101. Market rate of discount £ per cent, below bank rate viz., 2½ per cent. The weekly returns of the Bank of England, issued to-day, show the ...

    Article : 63 words
  31. Cab Proprietors.

    A meeting of cab proprietors was held in the Temperance Hall on Thursday evening, when the following resolution was carried unanimously—" That, in the opinion of this meeting, the number of licensed ...

    Article : 314 words
  32. The Mails.

    LONDON, October 9.—The British-India Co.'s R.M.S. Duke of Westminster, left London yesterday for Queensland ports. ...

    Article : 19 words
  33. Chinese Labour Question.

    The Vigilance committee appointed to promote the movement against cheap and Chinese labour in our coastal trade have laid the demands before the agents of the Chiness manned steamers. They are to the ...

    Article : 104 words
  34. The Boer Aggression

    LONDON, October 9.—The recent encroachments of the Boers are occupying much attention. An important conference, to discuss the situation in South Africa was held to-day. Among the speakers ...

    Article : 82 words
  35. Fire at Waverley.

    Shortly after 12 a.m. on Friday a fire occurred on the premises of Mr. George Thornton Blighwood, Gardyne-street, Waverley. The fire broke out under the staircase, and the damage so far as can be ...

    Article : 163 words
  36. Cyclone in Sicily.

    ROME, October 9.—A terrible cyclone swept over the town and province of Catania, in Sicily, yesterday, and caused fearful loss of life and enormous injury to property. Several hundreds ...

    Article : 160 words
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