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  2. SPORTING.

    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 words
  3. Our Gallant Soldiers.

    Not 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 words
  4. ON THE IBERIA.

    After 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 words
  5. LATEST MELBOURNE BETTING.

    The 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 words
  6. OXFORD AND COLLEGE STREETS.

    From 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 words
  7. SALE OF GREYHOUNDS.

    Mr. 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 words
  8. GOULBURN TURF CLUB ENTRIES.

    In 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 [?] ...

    Article : 64 words
  9. Insolvency Court.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 103 words
  10. THE POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.

    The 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 words
  11. SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A SIGHTSEER. A TERRIBLE FALL.

    A 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 words
  12. Grave Rumours.

    A 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 words
  13. THE GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS TO THE TROOPS.

    The 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 words
  14. AT THE BARRACKS TO-DAY.

    The 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 words
  15. INQUIRIES IN THE HOSPITAL.

    Anxious 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 words
  16. PRESENTATION TO AN EX-CONSTABLE.

    Ex-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 words
  17. North Shore Fire Brigade.

    The 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 words
  18. THE HUNTER RIVER VOLUNTEERS.

    MAITLAND, 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 words
  19. ON THE WHARF.

    The 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 words
  20. Sydney Hospital Board.

    The 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 words
  21. THE COMMEMORATION IN MAITLAND.

    MAITLAND, Tuesday.—All the business houses are closed to-day to commemorate the departure of the troops for active service in the Soudan. ...

    Article : 32 words
  22. THE EMBARKATION.

    It 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 words
  23. MEETING IN GRAFTON.

    GRAFTON, 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 words
  24. Mining.

    BRAIDWOOD, 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 words
  25. A Perfect Man.

    Huxley 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 words
  26. City Improvement Board.

    With 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 words
  27. CLEARING THE EASTERN QUAY.

    Shortly 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 words
  28. THE SCENE FROM THE QUAY.

    The 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
  29. Publishing Banns.

    "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 ...

    Article : 180 words
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