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  2. ELECTRICITY.

    The Lord Mayor, at the City Council meeting last night, said that Mr. Forbes Mackay had declined a seat on the Electricity Commission appointed by the Government. ...

    Article : 99 words
  3. A NEW PICTURE OF THE SHIP OF THE DISCOVERER OF AUSTRALIA.

    REPRODUCTION OF A NEW PAINTING BY MR. JOHN ALLCOT, BASED UPON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY'S ORIGINAL DOCKYARD PLAN. NOW IN THE POSSESSION OF THE AUSTRALASIAN PIONEERS' CLUB, AND FROM CAPTAIN COOK'S RECORDS, COLLECTED BY MR. D. HOPE, M.A., F.R.Hist.S., F.R.G.S. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 75 words
  4. WAVERLEY.

    The National-Progressivo Coalition party in the eastern suburbs opened its campaign at the Coronation Theatre, Bondi Junction, last evening, when a very large gathering ...

    Article : 578 words
  5. SPORTING.

    Kensington Racing Club will control the pony and all-heights racing to-day. The first race will start at 12 o'clock. The following selections may be near the [?]ark:—Novice Handicap: First division, Golden Beryl, ...

    Article : 1,733 words
  6. MANLY DISTRICT ASSOCIATION.

    Following is the result of the second round of the competition matches conducted by the Manly District Association:- A Grade (Lyttl Shield): Balgowlah III. beat Myoola ...

    Article : 213 words
  7. POSTAL SORTERS.

    The inquiry into the application made by the Postal Sorters' Union for compensation for men working on the "intermediate shift" was continued yesterday before the Public ...

    Article : 193 words
  8. VICTORIAN LADY PLAYERS.

    The following lady players have been chosen to represent Victoria against New South Wales in Sydney on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9:- Mrs. J. S. Todd (South Yarra) captian, Miss G. ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. WOMEN TENNIS PLAYERS.

    The four women tennis players—Mrs. R. R. Harper, Misses D. Akhurst, E. F. Boyd, and F. St. George— who are proceeding to Europe to represent Australia at Wimbledon in June, gave exhibition matches in ...

    Article : 78 words
  10. "HOUSEY, HOUSEY."

    Some weeks ago a police prosecution of persons for playing "housey housey" on the grounds that it was an unlawful game, failed, the Bench upholding the plea that it was a ...

    Article : 137 words
  11. NEW SOUTH HEAD-ROAD.

    The Water and Sewerage Board has agreed to transfer to the Woollahra Council a strip of land having a frontage of 110 feet, at the Junction of New South Head-road and ...

    Article : 57 words
  12. CHURCH, PINE-AVENUE.

    Sir,—The publicity given to this matter was not sought by members of the congregation, but, since the presbytery of Sydney is responsible for same, and also (as a body) ...

    Article : 342 words
  13. CAPTAIN COOK.

    To-day is the 155th anniversary of the landing of Captain Cook at Botany Bay. The trustees of Captain Cook's landingplace at Kurnell will celebrate the ...

    Article : 141 words
  14. POLYNESIAN ANGLICAN SYNOD.

    The first Polynesian Anglican Synod will b[?] opened at Levuka by Bishop Averill next month. ...

    Article : 24 words
  15. BROADCASTING LECTURES.

    Sir,—With regard to the broadcasting of lectures complained of by some of your correspondents, many of those lectures have been enjoyed by listeneis-in, myself included, and ...

    Article : 102 words
  16. FOOTBALL IN ENGLAND.

    The League.—First division: Everton (1) v Sheffield United (1). Second division: Chelsea (2) v Stoke (1); Wolverhampton (0) v Bransley (1). Northern division: Acc[?]ngton (0) v New Brighton (1). ...

    Article : 53 words
  17. COURSING.

    The victory of the local dog Pennyform in the New South Wales Derby at Rooty Hill on Friday resulted in many, coursing enthusiasts here being large winners. One supporter of Pennyform won £1000 for un outlay of ...

    Article : 53 words
  18. SCHOOL SPORT.

    Entries close to-day for the winter competitions for the commercial and junior technical schools. To-morrow the entries for the High and Intermediate High boys' schools will close, and on Friday the primary ...

    Article : 176 words
  19. GOLF.

    Following are the starting times for the mixed foursomes competitions for Mr. T. H. Jonson's trophy, which will be decided on Saturday by members of the Cammeray Club: ...

    Article : 205 words
  20. INDIAN VISITOR.

    Among the passengers travelling on the Cathay, which arrived in Fremantle yesterday from England, was Sir Bhagwani Singh, K.C.S.I., Maharaj-Rana of Jhalawar, who ...

    Article : 139 words
  21. VICTORIA v N.S.W.

    The first test against Victoria was played yesterday on an excellent green at St. George, and the club retained its reputation for its attention at all times to the com[?]rt of all visitors. After the tenth head ...

    Article : 373 words
  22. Advertising

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  23. TAMWORTH RACES.

    The Tamworth Cup meeting opened to-day in splendid weather. There was a record crowd. In no less than five of the six races course records were lowered; and in the remaining race, the Maiden ...

    Article : 788 words
  24. BOWLS.

    The first interstate test match, Queensland v N.S.W., was played yesterday on the Mosman green, which was in good order, in the presence of a large number of interested specta[?]s. In the absence of the ...

    Article : 556 words
  25. A.I.F. SERVICE CUP.

    The A.I.F. Service Cup will be played on the Manly links to-day. The draw and times of starting appeared in Monday's issues. T[?] dinner, at the conclusion of the day's play, will be held at the ...

    Article : 54 words
  26. FOOTBALL.

    At the New South Wales League meeting, held on Monday night, correspondence was read from the South Australian League, stating that body could not see its way clear to grant the use of Adelaide Oval for the ...

    Article : 255 words
  27. MARSUPIALS.

    Professor Wood Jones, of Adelaide University, has received specimens from the ranger of Flinders Chase, on Kangaroo Island (Mr. C. J. May), which, it is contended, will go ...

    Article : 58 words
  28. LAUNCHING THE SIR DUDLEY DE CHAIR.

    The Sir Dudley de Chair is the first of two vessels now in course of construction for Dorman, [?] the contractors for the Harbour Bridge. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 46 words
  29. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

    To-day's programme is:- Victoria v N.S.W.: Second test on Chatswood green. Queensland v N.S.W.: Second test an Marickville green. ...

    Article : 31 words
  30. MR. RIX'S RECITAL.

    The recital given last night by Mr. Russell Rix attracted an audience large enough to quite fill the King's Hall. In an exacting programme this new bass-baritone from the ...

    Article : 343 words
  31. INTERSTATE v METROPOLIS.

    Whilst the Queensland and Victorian test match teams were playing each other at Manly on Monday a number of the bowlers from both States, who accompanied them, were engaged in a social maten ...

    Article : 275 words
  32. SALE OF THOROUGHBREDS.

    At the dispersal sale of the Brackleysby Stud, the following prices were realised:—Ch f, 2yrs, by Gold Brew—Red Deal J. Hanlon, 41gns; ch f, 3yrs (sister to Amber Ale), by Gold Brew—Lady Onslow, S. ...

    Article : 286 words
  33. GUSFORD RACING CLUB.

    Fine weather prevailed for the Gosford Racing Club's meeting yesterday. There was a large attendance. Details:- Maiden Handicap, 6f.—First division: Mr. R. ...

    Article : 785 words
  34. LAWN TENNIS.

    Entries for the New South Wales championships close on Saturday, May 2, at 12 o'clock. Intending competitors should forward their entry forms to the secretary of the N.S.W. Lawn Tennis ...

    Article : 49 words
  35. MOONEE VALLEY RACES.

    Moonee Valley charity races were held to-day in the weather. There was a good attendance. Results:- Hurdle Race, 2m.—Mr. E., L. Buxton's Valbee, by Valais—Linbee, 9·7 (J. Sing), 1; Mr. W. Beaton's ...

    Article : 546 words
  36. WOMEN'S GRADE MATCHES.

    The corrected draw for the women's grade matches on Thursday is:- First Grade, Section 1.—Singles: Ground Members I. v W. Suburbs I., Killara H. v Mosman J., Neutral ...

    Article : 176 words
  37. CHINESE ASSAULTED.

    A Chinese seaman, Tong Sheu Pow, who lost his whereabouts in the city last night, was assaulted and robbed by some men who attacked him whilst in Campbell-street, city. ...

    Article : 77 words
  38. HAND COMPOSITORS' WAGES.

    In a judgment delivered in the Arbitration Court to-day by Mr. Deputy-President Webb, the margin for skill for a hand compositor was fixed at 4/ a day, or 24/ a week. ...

    Article : 60 words
  39. MOSMAN NIGHT TOURNAMENT.

    The Mosman Night Tournament will be continued this evening at the Northaven Courts, when the draw is.- 7.30.—Doubles Handicap: Pearson and Burns v ...

    Article : 108 words
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