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  2. SPORTING.

    The Bega District Jockey Club's programme for its annual meeting, to be held Jauuary 1 and 2, carries £555 prize-money, the chief events are the Bega Cup of 115 sovs, 1¼m, and ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A fire occurred last night in two large weatherboard cottages in Serisier-street, Dubbo, the property of Mrs. Holl, and occupied by Messrs. Fitzgerald and Leonard ...

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  4. TASMANIA.

    The official load trials of the new Garrett express engines, imported by the Railway Department, have been completed with much success. Since certain improvements were ...

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  5. CASUALTIES.

    On Sunday morning as the 4.30 goods train was passing through Harris Park station the driver noticed the body of a man on the line, and reported the matter at Parramatta. ...

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  6. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    In accordance with the resolution of the Labour Council, the executive committee has prepared a code of rules for an association (to take the place of the council), ...

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  7. ROWING.

    The Leichhardt Club has made an alteration in its champion eight, which now includes the following men:—S. Nizon (stroke), R. Symons (7), A. Kenny (6), L. Blakeley (5), J. Coghill (4), J. Hoskins (3), ...

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  8. ELECTRICAL TRADES.

    The South Australian and Western Australian Electrical Workers' Unions are considering the draft federal constitution submitted by Victoria. Mr. E. Williams, ...

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  9. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-day, after formal business was disposed of, the Premier moved the suspension of the standing orders for the remainder of the sassion, to permit ...

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  10. BOYCOTTING A HOSPITAL.

    At a meeting of members of the Pelaw-Main, Stanford Merthyr, and Hebburn Miners' Lodges on Sunday a motion was carried calling upon subscribers to withhold their ...

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  11. GUN ACCIDENT.

    Robert Miller, of Killabukh, near Wingham, was handling a double-barrelled gun when it slipped from his hands and fell on a log, and both barrels exploded. The charges entered ...

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  12. THE GLEBE REGATTA.

    The Glebe Regatta was successfully carried out on the Lance Cove River on Saturday last, and, as a result of the racing, the points in the premierships now stand as follows:—Senior Premiership: Enterprise ...

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  13. MUSICIANS' WAGES BOARD.

    The Musicians' Wages Boord (Mr. C[?]rlewis, barrister, chairman), which aadjourned nearly a fortnight ago, will resume sitting at 182 Phillip-street on Thursday morning. ...

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  14. MUNICIPAL.

    The Cooma Municipal Council has decided to sell the structure known as the Bombala-street bridge, which was built about 28 years ago, and which was closed to traffic about 12 ...

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  15. PECULIAR ACCIDENT.

    A peculiar fatality occurred at Yulgilbar Station. Two lads, one an aboriginal named William Cobra, were mustering [?]attle. The other lad struck a beast with a stick, which ...

    Article : 94 words
  16. POLITICAL LEVIES.

    The force of public opinion has been felt by the officers of the Federated Mining Employees' Association, who called upon the non-unionists at the New Red, White, and ...

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  17. SWIMMING.

    The following are the handicaps for the above club's 100yds handicap, to bo swum at Spit Baths on Wednesday night:—J. Ryan scr. H. R. Williams 1s, B. Arnold, 2s; O. Hogan, W. M'Carthy, 3s; H. Williams, ...

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  18. FOREARM AMPUTATED.

    John Gillespie, 21, residing at Hamilton-road, Hamilton, had his forearm caught in the cogwheels of the machinery at his employer's engineering works at Carrington on Saturday ...

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  19. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the December meeting on Saturday next:- Jumpers' Flat Race, 1m and 3f.—Olivenza, 11st 6lb; O.D.V., 10st 10lb; King Lucre, 10st 7lb; Sourabaya, ...

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  20. CHURCHES.

    The Rev. A. G. Rix was, prior to his departure for Adelong, to which parish ho has been appointed, presented by the parishioners with two entree dishes and a cake-dish of ...

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  21. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly the Local Option Bill was passed through committee with an important amendment. Mr. Mitchell moved that continuance, reduction, and abolition of ...

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  22. GOLF.

    Entries for the open championship foursomes of the Manly links and the open handicap foursomes, to be played next Saturday, will close with the secretary to-morrow. Competitions should state time they are ...

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  23. JOCKEYS' 50 YARDS HANDICAP.

    The above race was decided at the Coogee Aquarium Baths yesterday, and resulted as follows:—C. Hopkins (8), 1; G. Whitehall (10), 2; J. Gough (3), 3; R. Whalen (5), 4s, R. Frost won the trophy for the fastest ...

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  24. RANDWICK AND COOGEE CLUB.

    Randwick and Coogee Club will hold a 66 yards handicap on Wednesday, at 8 p.m., at the Coogee Aquarium Baths. Handicaps:- Page, scr; M'Clenahan, Duffy, 5s; S. Smith, Baker, ...

    Article : 168 words
  25. BINGARA COACH SMASH.

    David Ca[?]pbell, the driver of the Bingara-Barraba coach, who had a foot amputated on Saturday as the result of the accident, died th[?] morning. The passengers have quite ...

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  26. LEURA G.C.

    Mrs. C. T. Metcalfe and C. W. Bennett (6), 7 up. Miss Lodge and E. P. Rundle (7), 6 up. Mrs. O'Callughan and A. Hill (8), 5 up. Miss Jenkins and C. W. B. Jenkins (10), 3 up. ...

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  27. A.J.C. MIDSUMMER HANDICAPS.

    The weights for the principal handicaps to be decided at the A.J.C. December and Summer Meetings on the 21st and 26th inst., were declared yesterday, but the publication ...

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  28. SULTRY WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 362 words
  29. FATAL ACCIDENT.

    A fatal accident occurred near Cudgewa. E. Barry and G. Royan, two Albury residents, were motoring on Saturday near Cudgewa. As they were approaching Wabba Gap from the ...

    Article : 118 words
  30. WAIHI STRIKERS.

    A large number of the late strikers are applying for work at the Waihi mine. ...

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  31. CRICKET.

    G. R. Hazlitt, of the Central Cumberland District Club and member of the Australian XI., returned to Sydney yesterday by the steamer Marathon. ...

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  32. TUG OF WAR.

    The All Nations' tug of war for a prize of £100 was continued on Friday night New South Wales No. 1 team defeated Russia in 15 minutes; Australia beat Germany in one minute 55 seconds; and Sydney ...

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  33. ANGLING.

    A report from Cooma is to the effect that Dr. H. C. Moxham and Mr. D. A. Solomon, of Sydney, have been catching a great many trout in the Upper Murrumbidgee. The largest, weighing 5¼lb, was caught ...

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  34. COMBINED SCHOOLS.

    The annual combined schools' cricket matches will be played on Wednesday, December 4, the first eleven playing Mr. Arthur Macarthur's team of the Sydney Cricket Ground, and the second eleven playing Mr. ...

    Article : 230 words
  35. Advertising

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  36. CHINESE GARDENER SUFFOCATED.

    Quing Gong, Chinese gardener, aged 65, was accidentally killed on his premises, Orange-grove-road, near the town, on Saturday. It appears he was in the act of removing back ...

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  37. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the Newcastle Club's meeting, to be held on Wednesday, December 4:- Shorts Handicap, 7f.—Potassium, 10st 2lb; Peary, 9st ...

    Article : 277 words
  38. BOXING.

    A large crowd on Saturday night wintnessed a 20 rounds comet for the heavyweight championship of North Queensland, betneen Sol Jones and Broad Sound. The latter was defeated, the former having the best of ...

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  39. GREATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS' COMPETITION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 415 words
  40. RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

    Shortly after midnight on Sunday, George Siddell, a groom, employed at Nolan's hotel, situated near Hampden Bridge, was retiring to bed, when he heard a succession of ...

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  41. JEROME DEFEATS KENNY.

    Jerry Jerome defeated Roy Kenny at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday night. In the tenth round Kenny went down in his corner, and had not risen when the referee, Frank Thorn, counted him out. ...

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  42. ANGRY FIREMEN.

    When giving evidence in Sydney on Friday before the Firemen's Wages Board, Chief Officer Lee, of the Melbourne Metropolitan Brigade, said that firemen had a lazy life. ...

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  43. LYELL DISASTER.

    With a view of ascertaining conditions in the North Lyell mine, another examination was made yesterday. when a party of men went down to the 500ft level by means of ...

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  44. SCONE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the Scone Jockey Club races, to be held on December 5 and 6:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Wapwallah, 9st 5lb; Zinita, ...

    Article : 178 words
  45. NOT A DOCTOR.

    Mahomed Faudledeen, an Indian, at to-day's Quarter Sessions appealed against a conviction under which he was fined £50 for advertising himself as a doctor. The defendant ...

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  46. MINING TROUBLE.

    Speaking to the toast of the Federated Miners' Association at the annual meeting of the Kalgoorlie and Boulder Miners' Union on Saturday night, Mr. G. M'Leod, general ...

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  47. WOLLONGONG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The entries for the Wollongong Jockey Club's meeting to be held on December 10 are as under- Kembla Welter, 7f.—Amy C., Rosegraft, Breakage, Lorn, Welsh Girl (imp.), Mazoodie, Kasbgar, Merei, ...

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  48. RAILWAY GAUGE.

    Delegates from the Railway Departments of all the Australian States, except Tasmania, will assemble to-morrow at the Department of Home Affairs to discuss the question of a ...

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  49. THE RELIEF FUND.

    The Mayor of Hobart's fund for the relief of the sufferers by the recent disaster at the North Lyell mine closed to-day. During the course of the week £2546 18s has been ...

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  50. NEWCASTLE.

    The municipal council of Hamilton has made Gregson Park one of the prettiest in the district. On Saturday a large number of citizens assembled at the park to witness ...

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  51. THE KING'S SCHOOL v SYDNEY HIGH SCHOOL.

    Played at Parramatta on Saturday, and won by The King's School by 98 runs. Scores:—The King's School, first innings, 263 (Riley I. 44, Riley II, 41, Roberts not out 68); Sydney High School, first innings, ...

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  52. NARRABRI PONY RACE CLUB.

    The Pony Race Club Summer Meeting, to be held on December 4 and 5, promises big success, as over 100 nominations have been received. The weights for the two principal races are as under: ...

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  53. JOINT COMMITTEE.

    The joint committee sat to-day to consider the arranging of an order for submitting claims in the future, and, as a result, a large list of business has been set out in a ...

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  54. SOUTHERN MINING DISPUTE.

    The proposal by Mr. P. Bowling, the secretary of the Southern Miners' Federation, that the Coalowners' Association should meet representatives of the men in ...

    Article : 128 words
  55. BENEFIT CONCERT.

    A concert was given at the Concordia Hall last night in aid of the sufferers through the Mount Lyell disaster. The items were rendered by the members of the Germania ...

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  56. LAWN TENNIS.

    A match Press v Parliament was played on the parliamentary court yesterday afternoon. Parliament was represented by Messrs. Ashford and Lynch, Ms.L.A., and the press by Messrs. Farmer Whyte ...

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  57. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The entries received for the Rosehill Racing Club's fixture on December 14 are as under:- Maiden Handicap. 6f.—Lord Holman, Easy Money, Maygar, Gold Laddie, Ayr Blend, Pert, Water Glass ...

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  58. REVENUE RETURNS.

    For the month ended November 30 the revenue collected at the Newcastle Customshouse was:—Pilotage, £1288, harbour and light rates, £651; removals, £355; duty and ...

    Article : 38 words
  59. BOWLS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  60. BATHING ON STEAMERS.

    The Commonwealth has no power to compel owners of steamers bringing immigrants to Australia to provide adequate bathing accommodation. ...

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  61. COAL AND OTHER EXPORTS.

    The following vessels were cleared at the Newcastle Customs-house to-day:—Era, s, for Adelaide, with 3300 tons coal, 200 tons bunker[?] and 161 poles; Kadina, s, for Cairns, via ...

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  62. HIGH COURT.

    The High Court order of sittings for 1913 is as follows:—Hobart, Monday, February 17; Melbourne, Monday, February 24, Tuesday, May 13, Tuesday, September 2; Sydney, Wednesday, ...

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  63. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.

    At the police court on Friday Austin Rodgers, a wheeler, was charged by the manager of the Corrimal-Balgownie Colliery, with having cruelly illtreated a mare. Defendant ...

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  64. HIGHLAND SPORTS.

    Highland sports were held at the Exhibitions Grounds on Saturday afternoon. Great interest was taken in the pipe-band contest, which resulted:—Brisbane Caledonian Pipe Band 19 points (possible 20), 1; ...

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  65. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The following additional handicaps have been issued for the Burwood League Club's mile track race to be run on the Sydney Sports Ground on Wednesday next: —C. Fittler, 175yds; J.Fittler, 185yds, J. R. M'Gowan, ...

    Article : 98 words
  66. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

    The annual prize distribution for the Sydney centre of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, London, took place in the Town Hall ...

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  67. AMERICAN ATHLETES.

    The New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association has invited a team of five prominent American athletes and members of the recent winning U.S.A. team at the Olympic ...

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  68. CADET REVIEW.

    District Commandant Colonel Wallack inspected the 17th Battalion of Cadets at Manly on Saturday. Altogether 790 cadets and 26 officers attended the parade, which comprised ...

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  69. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The fifth shoot of the Newcastle Rifle Club was held on Saturday afternoon, when 15 shots were fired at 700 yards. H. S. Gower secured top position with 70 points. In his last 12 shots for the day he obtained ...

    Article : 119 words
  70. ATHLETICS.

    The Barrier second hundred sports meeting was concluded on Saturday, in hot, out fine weather. There was a big attendance. The Hundred final, 130 yards, resulted:—D. Roberts ...

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  71. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    Subjoined are the racing fixtures for the ensuing year:- January.—Tattersall's Club, 1; Canterbury Park Racing Club, 4; Moorefield Racing Club, 11; Warwick ...

    Article : 546 words
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