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  2. FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    Land nationalisation will be a vital issue of Wednesday week. There is not one member of the Labour party in the House of Representatives who has ...

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  3. SPORTING.

    Messrs. Wm. Inglis and Son will hold their annual sales of racehorses in training and other blood stock at Payten's Newmarket stables on Monday, particulars of which are set ...

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  4. BOGUS OFFICER.

    A number of Sydney people have been making inquiries as to the whereabouts of a man calling himself Captain Digby Sheldon Henderson, a stylish military-looking young man, ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Madame Butterfly." which will le witnessed by the Governor-General and suite to-night, has so for drawn densely crowded audiences at the Theatre Royal, the faseination of the open being due to the almost ...

    Article : 142 words
  6. SHIPPING.

    Otway, R.W.S. 12,077 tons, Captain Sym[?], [?] London, via ports. Passengers—Captain G. R. A. Gaunt, R.N., Mr. R. G. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Mundy, child, and nurse, Mr. G. L. Vincent, Mrs. Holt, Miss ...

    Article : 750 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 77 words
  8. MR. HUGHES TO ME. COOK.

    Mr. Hughes, M.P., lately Attorney-General in the Labour Government, made yesterday a reply to several statements by Mr. Cook. "After dwelling with very much stress upon ...

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  9. FOOTBALL.

    Practice matches of the M.R.U. will begin to-day. The fixtures are:- FIRST GRADE. South Sydney v St. George, Erskineville, 4 p.m. ...

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  10. THE SHAKESPEARIAN SEASON.

    At the Criterion theatre, the same consistently crowded attendances which marked "The Merchant of Venice" now characterise "As You Like It." Miss Lily Brayton herein plays with frankness and charm ...

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  11. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    At 1.45 to-day there will be the usual extra matinee of "Aladdin" at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the new pantomime is running gaily to great holiday audiences. Roars of laughter attend Price and Revost's clever ...

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  12. N.S.W. RUGBY LEAGUE.

    The following matches will be played on the Agricultural Ground to-day:- North Sydney v Annandale, at 2.15. South Sydney v Glebe, at 3.15. ...

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  13. PALACE THEATRE.

    "Woman and Wine" has proved an immensely popular revival at the Palace Theatre, the dramatic contrast between the gaiety and glitter of the Bal Zaponais and the sordid tragedy in the Parisian Flower ...

    Article : 93 words
  14. REFEREES' ASSOCIATION.

    A movement is on foot to amalgamate the New South Wales and the Metropolitan Referees' Associations, with a view to placing the referees under one head throughout the State, and to bring about uniform ...

    Article : 165 words
  15. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    At the Tivoli Theatre, both afternoon and evening, Houdini will appear in his ingenious entertainment, in which the "strait waistcoat escape" always excites unbounded applause. The Wi[?]e Brothers, in ...

    Article : 81 words
  16. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,034 words
  17. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Autumn Meeting of the Australian Jockey Club will be brought to a conclusion at Randwick this afternoon. The track is perfect going. An efficient transit service has ...

    Article : 226 words
  18. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    At the National Amphitheatre, where the new entertainment opens with "Beautiful Venice," the programme will include the Anderson Trio in an original act, the Two Oberdores in a musical turn, the ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. "SOCCER."

    An advertisement appears in to-day's issue regarding entries for the N.S.W.F.A's various competitions. The Metropolitan League will, in all likelihood. be contested in two divisions, with a cup and trophies ...

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  20. LYCEUM.—SPENCER'S THEATRESCOPE.

    At the Lyccum, both afternoon and evening, Mr. Charles Spencer's Theatrescope Company will show the leading incidents in "The Lyons Mail," the drama in which Henry Irving used to appear as the two ...

    Article : 76 words
  21. LAWN TENNIS.

    North Sydney v Concord: Burwood No. 2 v Petersham Manly v Sydney; Burwood No. 1 v Mosman; University, a bye. ...

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  22. NEW ZEALAND LOAN.

    The prospectus has been issued by New Zealand of £1,850,000 worth of convertible 3½ per cent, debentures, having a currency of five years. The price is £98 10s. ...

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  23. GLACIARIUM.—WEST'S PICTURES.

    This afternoon and evening Mr. T. J. West's new star film at the Glaciarium will be the Pathe Frere's superbly coloured art production of 1910, entitled "The Life of Christ," as well as the "Presentation of the ...

    Article : 97 words
  24. DEPARTURES.—April 1.

    Dugmar, Norwegian bq., for Westport (N.Z.). Whakarua, s, for London, via Auckland. Malaita, s, for New Hebrides. Ruccros, s, for Melbourne, via Adelaide. ...

    Article : 54 words
  25. INTERCLUB MATCHES.

    Class B.—Division No. 1: University No. 1 v Sydney; Strathfield No. 1 v Manly; Chatswood v Kuring-gai; Appian Way v Hunter's Hill; Stanmore v Mosman; Royston v Strathfield No. 2; University No. 2 v ...

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  26. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—April 2.

    Guthric, s, for Singapore, via ports; Pera, for Dunkirk, London, and Antwerp; Hector, s, for London, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via ports; Wakool, s, for Natal, Capetown, and London, via ports; Moresby, s, ...

    Article : 151 words
  27. PICTURES AT THE BIJOU.

    At the Bijou, both afternoon and evening, the new central attractions will be the scenes from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the dramatic story of Mary the Coster Girl," "Inez de ...

    Article : 62 words
  28. BOWLS.

    Now that the interstate fixtures are over the clubs of Sydney are settling down to ordinary play, and the programme of the season's events is being taken up where it was left off. The list of fixtures for to-day ...

    Article : 66 words
  29. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    A vicious swan, which has lately attacked several men on the Trent at Nottingham, assailed and drowned a boy aged 6 while playing on the bank of the river. ...

    Article : 119 words
  30. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    All engagements: Kerlic, Mindful, Diabolo, (Vic). Second Steeplechase: Kiatere. Second Nursery: Prince Lack and Bonnie ...

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  31. WIRTII BROS.' CIRCUS.

    At Prince Alfred Park, both afternoon and evening to-day, Messrs. Wirth Brothers combined circus and menageries will continue a successful season in which the daring aerobatic feats of the Franz troupe, the ...

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  32. GOLF.

    To-day's engagements are:- Australian G.C. v University G.C.: Kensington. Bonnie Doon G.C.: Teams match. Manly G.C.: Captain v secretary's team, club ...

    Article : 69 words
  33. CLEARANCES.—April 1.

    Whakarua, s, 8534 tons, Captain Kemp, for London, via Auckland. Celestial Empire, bq, 1699 tons, Captain Rochester, for the west coast, via Newcastle. ...

    Article : 81 words
  34. NORTHERN SUBURBS SHIELD.

    Chatswood v North Sydney, at North Sydney. Kuring-gai v Mosman, at Mosman. ...

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  35. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    Mr. Harry Clay's Vaudeville Company will vary their new holiday programme at the Royal Standard Theatre this evening, when new and former artists will combine in a bright entertainment of songs, dances, ...

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  36. INTERCUUB MATCHES.

    Waverley, three rinks, at Marrickville. Marrickville, three rinks, at Waverley. North Sydney, three riuks, at Warringah. Warringah, three rinks, at North Sydney. ...

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  37. ROYAL SYDNEY GOLF CLUB.

    The opening of the season has been fixed for Saturday afternoon, 16th April, when the following competitions will be held:- Golf.—Mixed foursomes, handicap, stroke play. ...

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  38. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—April 1.

    Innamincka, s, for Queensland ports; Bombain, s, for Melbourne; Maheno, s, for Auckland; Wairuna, s, for Wellington, via Newcastle; Kanowna, s, for Fremantle, via ports; Mallina, s, for Brisbane and ...

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  39. SAILING.

    To mark the close of the season these two clubs will hold their annual family picnic at Clifton Gardens this afternoon. A programme of sports has been arranged, and there will be dancing in the ...

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  40. SYDNEY SKATING RINK.

    The Sydney Skating Rink will open the new rollerskating season at the Exhibition Building on Monday evening, when a huge selection of new skates of the best pattern, ball-bearing, a new composition floor, and ...

    Article : 60 words
  41. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    Homebush Club.—Five miles road race, Homebush course. Centennial Club.—Five miles road race, Bunnerong course. ...

    Article : 81 words
  42. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA STEAMERS.

    Van Heemskirk (Royal Dutch Packet Company) will leave Macassar, en route to Sydney, via ports, on Monday. ...

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  43. BONNIE DOON G.C.

    The monthly medal was won by Mrs. Waltis, 108-16= 92. The bogey competition, for a trophy presented by Mrs. Wallis, by Miss D. Boys (7), 4 down. ...

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  44. THE BONDI SKATING RINK.

    The Bondi Skating Rink at the Bondi tram terminus, renovated and improved in many ways for the comfort of patrons, has been largely attended during the week. Afternoon and evening sessions are held daily, ...

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  45. FEARLESS OLD WOMAN.

    Mrs. Mary Connery, aged 92 years, was admitted to the Bendigo Hospital from Axedale on Thursday with her right thigh fractured. Notwithstanding her great age, she was racing ...

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  46. PASSENGERS BY THE ATUA.

    The following is a list of the passengers by the Union S.S. Company's steamer Atua, which sailed on Thursday night for Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa:- Mr. and Mrs. Ebarhardt, Mr. and Mrs. Brierley and ...

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  47. IMPROVING THE STANDARD OF PLAY.

    Sir,—Just now, when programmes for the golfing season are in preparation, it behoves match committees to consider suggestions for improving the standard of play. Experts agree that this can best be effected by ...

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  48. DONNELLY BENEFIT.

    Although the Sydney Flying Squadron and Sydney Club are virtually closing the season this afternoon, there is yet another race to be sailed. This is the 18-footers' handicap, in aid of the veteran boat-builder, ...

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  49. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL.

    The City Organist, Mr. Ernest Truman, will render the following programme at 3.15 to-morrow afternoon, at the Town Hall:—"O Sanctissima" (Lux), Largo (Handel), Scherzo (Wider), "The Lost Chord" ...

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  50. PORT JACKSON SKIFF CLUB.

    The Port Jackson Skiff Club's final handicap for vicepresident Odlum's trophy is set down for this afternoon. The points scored are:—Murcia 3, Ernie 2. Native 1, Isadore ½. The entries and handicaps are:— ...

    Article : 119 words
  51. WORLD'S RECORD ELECTION.

    For months past an army of electoral officials all over Australia has been preparing busily for the great election battle. The elections next Wednesday week will constitute a ...

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  52. LAURENCE GODFREY SMITH CONCERT.

    Mr. laurence Godfrey Smith's pianoforte concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall next Wednesday, evening is rereiving the attention of musical connoisseurs. The artibt will, besides introducing with Mr. Cyril Monk ...

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  53. EXPLOSION OF GAS.

    A gas explosion took place this morning at the residence of Constable Wheeler. A room had been locked up all night. Constable Edwards, who was on the premises, noticing the ...

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  54. ASHFIELD CLUB.

    Following are the handicaps for the Ashfield club's five miles road race, to be run to-day over the Liverpool course:—F. O. Powys, R. Hird, P. J. Hird, ser; A. L. Crook, J. M'Gran, 20s; F. Hansen, A. H. ...

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  55. THE PERA DESPATCHED.

    The P. and O. Company's cargo steamer Pera was despatched irom sydney last night for London and Antwerp, via Hobart and ports; Messrs. D. A. Madden and Co., the brokers for the P. and O. Company, ...

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  56. BALMAIN AMATEUR CLUB.

    Entries, etc., for this club's final race of the season this afternoon are as follow:—Grace Darling (H. T. Booth), ser work, ser lead; Idothea (T. Tooher), 10½m, 9½m; Reliance (W. Douglas), 11½m, 9½m; Canecbie ...

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  57. MISS ELSA FISCHER'S CONCERT.

    On Thursday evening, April 1[?], Miss Elsa Fischer will give a concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, which will be of special interest as forming the occasion of the [?]oprano's farewell appearance prior to her departure ...

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  58. AUSTRALIAN MOTOR BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The postponed race for the motor boat championship of Australasia will take place this afternoon over the Garden Island-Manly course. There are only two entrants—Fairbanks, the champion and a new boat called ...

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  59. GUTHRIE FOR SINGAPORE TO-DAY.

    Burns, Philp, and Co. will despatch their Eastern steamer Guthri[?] from the company's wharf, circular Quay, at 10 o'clock this morning, in command of Captain J. T. Wilson, for Singapore, via Brisbane, ...

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  60. ST. GEORGE CLUB.

    The following are the handicaps for Saturday's lift event of the St. George Sailing and Motor Boat Club, ever the Towra Pile-Kogarah Bay course to-day:—Sydney (H. Collis), ser; Our Own (G. Witchard), ½m; ...

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  61. A CLASSIC CONCERT PARTY.

    An interesting concert will be given in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Monday, 25th, hthree favourably known lady musicians, Miss Margaret Edson (pianist), Miss Ethel Liggias (contralto), and Miss Leslie ...

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  62. DEATH OF A BABY.

    Mrs. Walter J. Wollard, of Main-road, Brighton, left her 16 months old child in a perambulator to sleep. On returning an hour later, she found the baby was hanging by its neck, ...

    Article : 58 words
  63. CEICKET.

    The eleventh round of the first Grade matches and twelfth of the second and third grades, will begin today. The engagements are:- Redfern v Balmain, Sydney Cricket Ground No. 1. ...

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  64. BOTANY JUNIOR CLUB.

    The Botany Junior Bicycle Club will hold a threemile road race to-day over the Bunnerong course. The handicaps are:—H. Ward, ser; S. Edwards, 10s; R. Fazackerley, 20s; A. Hereford, 25s: R Swinbourne, 40s; ...

    Article : 90 words
  65. SYDNEY AMATEUR CLUB.

    A further attempt will this afternoon be made to sail the Sydney Amateur Club's ocean race, which has already been postponed twice. The entries, etc., are: —Mia (G. H. Fitzhardinge), ser light, ser moderate; ...

    Article : 79 words
  66. MANLY FERRY AND THE STRIKE.

    The Manly Municipal Council has conveyed its thanks by letter to the directors of the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company, Ltd., for the efficient ferry service maintained by the company during the ...

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  67. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Queen Alexandra, s, 4264 tons, Captain Macdonald, at Falmouth, from Wallaroo, Jan. 20, with 76,968 bags of wheat. Foyle, s. 4147 tons, Captain Walsh, at Falmouth, ...

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  68. A CANDIDATE'S MANIFESTO.

    One of the candidates for North Sydney, Mr. John B. Steel, in jn election manifeste works out a deficit of £4,180,055. The State Treasurer, Mr. Waddell, said that this was ...

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  69. MISS ELLA CASPERS

    Miss Ella Caspers, writing to her father at Goulburn from London, February 24, sends the welcome news that she was chosen by Sir A. C. Mackenzie (principal of the R.A.M.) to sing, the aria, "Have ...

    Article : 76 words
  70. SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Subscriptions to the fund opened to defray the expenses of Ernest Barry in connection with his match with Arnst on the Zambesi total £788. ...

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  71. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    TOWNSVILLE (1130m).—Arr: April 1, Cooma s, from Sydney. Dep: Kumano Mar[?], J.M.S., for Brisbane. BOWEN (1225m).—: April 1, Yongala, s, for Brisbane. ...

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  72. MIDDLE HARBOUR CLUB.

    A general handicap for prizes of £1 10s [?]s, and 7s 6d, will be brought off by the Middle Harbour Club this afternoon. The entries are:—Kullalla (E. C. Croft), ser, red; Novice (N. Broughton), ser, red: ...

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  73. THE SHACKLETON EXPEDITION.

    Private information received in Christchurch indicates that Sir E. Shackleton has abandoned his intention of leading an expedition in Alaska for the present. The cablegram ...

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  74. GRAND COMMONWEALTH EISTEDDFOD.

    All the vocal and instrumental solos, duets etc. have been selected for the above festival to be held in Sydney during August and September next. Several of the items will be rendered for the first time ...

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  75. MISMAN AMATEUR CLUB.

    This club's race, postponed from March 12, will be sailed this afternoon over the Pile-light-Shark Island course. The following boats were entered:—Nyra (D. William): Gipsy (B. Walford); Airlie (G. Blackman); ...

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  76. PARRAMATTA HOSPITAL CONCERT.

    The Gibson Mandolin Quintette, under the direction of Mr. W. J. Stent, recently gave a successful concert at the hospital at Parramatta North, when a number of pieces were harmoniously rendered, ...

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  77. FEDERAL REVENUE.

    The customs returns for the month of March were issued to-day. The amount collected totalled £1,034,755, as against £1,000,211 for the similar period last year. The following ...

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  78. BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The "Sportsman" mentions that there are many rumours as to the uncertainty of Johnson and Jeffries fighting. Jeffries has stated positively that he will ...

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  79. NORTH SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    A handicap race for novice skippers will be decided by the North Sydney Dingy Club this afternoon. The cutries are:—Queenie (R. Drewell), ser: Ena (W. Young), 1m; Waratah (A. Stevens), 1m; Grescent (E. ...

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  80. TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY'S TRIP.

    The Typographical Society has arranged a harbour excursion for this afternoon. A ferry steamer leaves Fort Macquarie at 2. ...

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  81. ATHLETICS.

    The following handicaps will be decided at Annandale to-day:—100 yards, 220 yards, 880 yards, three miles, half-mile walk, high jump, pole vault, three standing jumps, 16lb shot. Post entries. ...

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  82. BENEFTT AT WONDERLAND.

    An aquatic carnival is to take place at Wonderland City, Bondi, this afternoon, in aid of the fund in support of the relatives of the late Charles Knight, who was recently drowned by the undertow at Brontc ...

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  83. THE EILEEN BOYD CONCERT.

    Miss Eileen Boyd, widely known as a child performer in comic opera, and a little later as a vaudeville artist, during the past few yeats has been cultivating an especially tuneful contralto voice of ...

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  84. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1239m).—Dep: April 1, Aotea, s, for London. Dep: April 1, Ulimarca, s, for Sydney. LYTTELTON (1374m).—Dep: April 1. H.M.S. Powerful, for Hobart; Devon, s, for Avonmouth. ...

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  85. NORTH STDNEY HARRIERS.

    The North Sydney Harriers will hold their postponed meeting at North Sydney this afternoon, when the following events will be decided, viz.:—220yds,¾ mile, putting the shot, and long jump handicaps, for which ...

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  86. "FLORODORA" BY JUVENILES.

    Mrs. J. C. Williamson is staging at her own expense the popular musical comedy "Florodora" for two matinee performances at [?]er Majesty's Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, April 11 and 12. The gross ...

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  87. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 9.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 9.30 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.45 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Occan Island and Naurn (direct).—Wonga Fell, 10 a.m. ...

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  88. HOCKEY.

    The following is the draw for to-day's play:- Pilgrims I. v University I., Crescent Oval, 2 p.m. Pilgrims II. v scratch team, Crescent Oval, 3.15 p.m. Barbarians I. v Corinthian I., Imperial Oval No, 1, ...

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  89. Advertising

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  90. NEW ALHAMBRA THEATRE.

    The new A[?]ambra Theatre, reconstrcted and redecorated to the best advantage, is now open to large audienees, with a minstrel and vaudeville company, including "Fedell," a comedy equilibrist; Fanny Halle, ...

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  91. Advertising

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  92. CROQUET.

    The following is the draw for to-day's play:- 10.15 a.m.—Handicap Singles: Mr. Murray Jones v Mr. N. II. Richards, Mrs. F. N. Tronson v Mr. J. S. Sharrer, Mrs. Kitchen v Mr. J. S. Dunlop, Mrs. Kebblewlute v ...

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  93. TO-NIGHT'S MEETINGS.

    Messrs. Fisher and Hughes, Ms. P.: Martin-place, 8. Mr. Kelly, M.P.: Regent and Rennie streets, 8. Mr. Wilks, M.P.: Beattie-street, Balmain, Parramatta road, Leichhardt, St. Thomas' Rozelle, S. ...

    Article : 116 words
  94. Advertising

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    Advertising : 41 words
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