A good number were present at Flemington this morning. The weather was cool and fine, and the tracks were in fine going order. Cook began shortly before 6, and sent Gohanna and Anglesey about a mile and three quarters. ...
Article : 417 wordsNot only Sydney, but the whole country, appeared to be stirred by the departure of the troops for the Soudan on Tuesday. Unlike most other holidays, then the one great desire of the citizens is to get as far ...
Article : 690 wordsAfter midday the excitement increased greatly along the wharves, and the soldiers in charge of the horses had "a real good tune." Soldiers' kits and all the thousand and one articles which are always ...
Article : 450 wordsThe betting was pricipally confined to the Australian Cup last night. Coronet was a very strong favourite at 5 to 2, and will see almost even money. Acolyte was the next at 7 to 1 tk. 10 to 1 Sheet Anchor tk and off. 10 to 1 ...
Article : 80 wordsFrom the balcony of the Cambridge Club Hotel was obtained a grand view of the troops as they marched down Oxford-street and along College-street, and of the thousands who watched and ...
Article : 758 wordsMr. Taylor's sale of greyhounds was poorly attended. The prices were moderate. Mr. Munday acted as auctioneer. Tom Sayers, by Bashful Jerry, was bought for 77 guineas by Mr. Spofforth, of Sydney; Maud, Mr. William ...
Article : 72 wordsIn consequence of to-day being a public holiday, the committee of the Goulburn Turf Club has decided to keep the entrances open until 4 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday). On Saturday the Glenmore C C [?] ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 103 wordsThe police arrangements within the inclosure at the place of embarkation was nearly as perfect as could be. And too much praise cannot be given to Mr. Fosbery, the Inspector-General, for his ...
Article : 101 wordsA serious accident occurred at 2.30 p.m. this afternoon to a lad named Philip Mealey, 13 years of age, whose parents reside in No. 385. Kent-street. It appears that the lad was watching the military procession ...
Article : 107 wordsA report has been circulated in Waterloo that an old woman, who acts as housekeeper in a house in Bourke-street, has been illused by larrikins in a shocking manner. It is said that four men entered ...
Article : 130 wordsThe Governor then addressed the men as follows:—Soldiers of New South Wales,—I have deemed it my duty, as the representative of her Majesty the Queen, to say a few words to you at this solemn ...
Article : 711 wordsThe troops were astir at an early hour on Tuesdsy at the Victoria Barracks. There was a roll-call at 6 o'clock, and a general parade followed, under the inspection of the second officer in command, ...
Article : 1,161 wordsAnxious inquiries were being continually made in the Sydney Hospital on Tuesday as to men, women, and children who were missing. One mother called at the hospital and asked whether her ...
Article : 72 wordsEx-Constable Porter, who resigned his position in the North Shore division of the Police Force for the purpose of proceeding to the Soudan, was on Saturday night presented with a handsome pipe and also ...
Article : 97 wordsThe usual monthly meeting of the North Shore Fire Brigade was held in the new fire station, Milson's Point, on Tuesday evening. Captain Gorman occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance ...
Article : 78 wordsMAITLAND, Tuesday. The departure of the Hunter River Volunteers, to take part in the ceremonies in connection with the embarkation of the troops for the Soudan, was witnessed by a great ...
Article : 65 wordsThe preparations at the Orient and Messageries Maritimes wharves were as complete as they could be made; but they were almost useless in the face of the tremendous crush. A fence had been erected ...
Article : 503 wordsThe monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Sydney Hospital was held in the board room of the institution on Monday afternoon. There were present: Dr. A. Renwick, chairman of the board; ...
Article : 302 wordsMAITLAND, Tuesday.—All the business houses are closed to-day to commemorate the departure of the troops for active service in the Soudan. ...
Article : 32 wordsIt is needless to say, never before has so large a crowd been gathered together in Sydney as assembled on Tuesday to watch the procession of the Australian contingent from their barracks to the place of ...
Article : 1,578 wordsGRAFTON, Tuesday.—An open air meeting was held on Monday night on the Market Reserve. About 300 persons were present. The meeting was presided over by the mayor. The resolutions complimented ...
Article : 115 wordsBRAIDWOOD, Tuesday.—Montgomery and party finished crushing at Holtermann's machine. Captain's Flat, on Saturday. They will cake retorted gold weighing 73oz 6dwt, the product of 279 tons of ...
Article : 122 wordsHuxley gives the following table of what a full-grown man should weigh and how this weight should be divided:—Weight 154 pounds. Made up thus: Muscles and their appurtenances, 68 pounds; ...
Article : 202 wordsWith regard to [?]den and iron building which has been erected by [?]Government at the rear of 233, Macquarie-street, the Improvement Board has given its reserved decision. It was contended, on behalf ...
Article : 276 wordsShortly before noon on Tuesday there must have been fully 5000 persons inside the enclosure at the eastern quay. Many had arrived as early as half-past six o'clock in the morning and took up their positions ...
Article : 407 wordsThe quays having once been cleared and the requisite space having been set aside, everything was practically complete for the reception of the troops. Looked at from the dock of the R.M.S. Iberia, ...
Article : 992 words"In connection with the publication of banns, I have heard," says the author of "Sussex Folk and Sussex Ways," from a brother-clergyman an incident the truth of which internal evidence may be said to ...
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Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), Wed 4 Mar 1885, Page 6
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