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  2. VICTORIA.

    Important amendments to the Wrongs Act were proposed in a short measure which Mr. Mackey introduced in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. Where a person was killed by ...

    Article : 259 words
  3. TEMPERANCE RALLY.

    Five minutes before the time the silver jubilee celebrations of the Independent Order of Rechabites were timed to start last night, every seat in the Sydney Town Hall was ...

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  4. CHURCH LAW.

    Most of to-day's sitting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia was occupied by a discussion on the High Court judgment on the Frackelton case ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    "The King of Cadonia" will continue its prosperous run at Her Majesty's Theatre to-night, when Mr. Herbert Clayton and Miss Dorothy Court will once more join in the captivating "Portrait" music, and in the ...

    Article : 71 words
  6. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  7. SHIPPING.

    Victoria, s, 2069 tons, Captain Foulis, from Auckland, N.Z. Passengers—Mesdames Collins, Otway, Bourne, Cave, W. G. Treacher, J. P. Mennie, Guise, Nathan, Bishop, Colvint, Wetherill and infant, P. S. Matthews, ...

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  8. MME. ADA WEBSTER'S CONCERT.

    On Thursday evening, October 7, Madame Ada Webster, a Tasmanian soprano, will give a vocal recital in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, when items by Sir Julius Benedict, Gounod, and Dess[?] will be rendered. The assisting ...

    Article : 57 words
  9. NORTHERN MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    The Northern Suburbs Musical Society will produce Cowen's cantata "Sleeping Beauty" at the Chatswood Town Hall on Thursday evening next, under the baton of Mr. H. H. Rice, the society's hon. conductor. ...

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  10. THEATRE ROYAL.

    At 7.45 this evening the curtain will rise at the Theatre Royal upon the return of Mr. J. C. Williamson's pantomime company in "Jack and Jill," with Misses Stella Gastelle and Nance Maher in the ...

    Article : 89 words
  11. BIJOU PICTURE PALACE.

    At the Bijou Picture' Palace, both afternoon and evening, the new programme will include the new star film "Washington under the British Flag" and "Washington under the American Flag," with the latest ...

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  12. CRITERION THEATRE.

    This evening Messrs. Meynell and Gunn's Comic Opera Company will make their farewell appearance in Sydney at a final performance of that vivacious extravaganza, "Cinderella." In this way the piece will have ...

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  13. SYDNEY SKATING RINK.

    Three sessions are being held daily at the Sydney Skating Rink, where Mr. Percy Freeman has had to postpone his endurance trial, owing to an attack of influenza. The trial will take place later, as notified. ...

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  14. CLAY'S VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.

    Mr. Harry Clay's Vandeville Company will give their customary Saturday night entertainment at the Royal Standard Theatre this evening, when new artists, new songs and sketches, and new moving pictures will ...

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  15. THE ASCHE-BRAYTON SEASON.

    The keen interest taken in the Shakesperian season to be opened at the Criterion Theatre next Saturday with "The Taming of the Shrew" was substantially demonstrated at the auction sale on Thursday, when seats ...

    Article : 246 words
  16. WYNDHAM'S ENTERTAINERS.

    At the Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street, Wyndham's Entertainere will give a complete change of programme, when new artists will reinforce the combination, and the latest songs, dances, and sketches will be ...

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  17. SIR THOMAS BENT'S SEAT.

    The Speaker to-day issued a writ for the election of a member for Brighton, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sir Thomas Bent. Nominations will close on October 1, ...

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  18. BALLOON ASCENT AT MANLY.

    Captain Penfold, having quite recovered from his late mishap, will to-day, at Manly Oval, give a demonstration of "War-in-the-air" as conducted by him by arrangement with Admiral Evans, of the American battle ...

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  19. BALLOON ASCENT AT CLONTARF.

    Captain Penfold notifies a realistic illustration of acrial warfare for to-morrow afternoon, when he will make a balloon ascent from Clontarf. A professional band will play, and steamers will ply frequently to the ...

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  20. DEPARTURES.—Sept. 24.

    Schwaben, s, for Bremen, via Adelaide and ports. Marloo, s, for Melbourne. ...

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  21. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 952 words
  22. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—September 25.

    Mooltan, R.M.S., for London, via ports; Aldenham, s, for Manila, China, and Japan, via Queensland ports and Timor; Changaha, s, for Manila, China, and Japan, via ports; Nikko Maru, J.M.S., for Melbourne; Darius, ...

    Article : 143 words
  23. LECTURES BY PROFESSOR DAVID.

    Professor David will give two illustrated lectures at the Town Hall on Saturday evening, October 16, and Wednesday afternoon, October 20, on Lieutenant Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-9, ...

    Article : 76 words
  24. THE BLAND HOLT FAREWELL.

    Hundreds of people were unable to gain admission to the final performance of the brightly played military drama, "One of the Beat," at the Theatre Royal last night. A general desire to bid farewell to Mr. and ...

    Article : 259 words
  25. YORKSHIRE DINNER.

    The second annual dinner of the Yorkshire Society of New South Wales, held last evening in Sargent's rooms, quite equalled in interest even the inaugural function of two years ...

    Article : 447 words
  26. CONCERT AT MANLY.

    The Life-saving Club attached to the North Steyne Surf Club held a concert in the Manly Presbyterian school hall, at which first-aid certificates were presented. Alderman Quirk presided over a large ...

    Article : 111 words
  27. CLEARANCES.—Sept. 24.

    Marechal Davon, bq, 1941 tons, Captain Cousines, for New Caledonia. Schweben, s, 5102 tons, Captain Willemsen, for Bremen, via Adelaide and Fremantle. ...

    Article : 79 words
  28. THE SYDNEY MUFFS.

    On Thursday, at St. Martha's Industrial Home, Leichhardt, the Lady Mayoress (Mrs. Taylor) handed over a cheque for £270 6s 6d, the result of The Sydney Muffs' performance of "Niobe" at the ...

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  29. THE AMY CASTLES CONCERTS.

    The last of the evening concerts by the Amy Castles party is announced for this evening at the Town Hall, as the final appearance of the season has been arranged for Tuesday afternoon. Messrs. J. and N. Tait then ...

    Article : 158 words
  30. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—Sept. 25.

    Bombala, s, for Melbourne; Oberhausen, s, for Brisbane. ...

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  31. MISS LUCILLE BENSTEAD'S DEBUT.

    Miss Lucille Stuart Benstead, the young soprano from Kalgurli, who was assisted in her wish to join Signor Steffani's studio by an influential committee at Perth, made her debut before a crowded audience ...

    Article : 289 words
  32. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA STEAMERS.

    Macedonia, R.M.S. (P. and O. Company), from London, bound to Sydney, left Suez on Thursday last. Zieten, G.M.S. (Norddcutscher-Lloyd), arrived at Southampton on Thursday afternoon, en route from ...

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  33. MOOLTAN SAILING TO-DAY.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Mooltan will be despatched from the eastern side of the Circular Quay at noon to-day for London, via the usual ports of call. Her passengers are:—Captain and Mrs. R. S. Waters, ...

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  34. ROYAL ART SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION.

    During the week various social and musical entertainments have helped to sustain interest in the Royal Art Society's Exhibition, where this evening the season at the galleries will be brought to a termination ...

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  35. LADIES' GOLF.

    The final round of the Victorian ladies' championship was played to-day, when Mrs. Gatehouse, of Victoria, secured the title. Miss Parbury, of New South Wales, was runner-up. ...

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  36. "CANDIDA" MATINEE AT THE PALACE.

    In aid of the Women's Hospital, in the presence of the Governor-General, and with the Austral Orchestral Society under Mr. W. Downs Johnston for the interval-music, the Sydney Stage Society will this afternoon ...

    Article : 89 words
  37. THE WORLD'S PRESS.

    We receive "Sell's Dictionary of the World's Press" for 1909. This is an invaluable advertiser's reference book, of which the present is the twenty-ninth issue. It contains ...

    Article : 88 words
  38. A BANKRUPT'S COMPOSITION.

    The Acting Chief Justice, Mr. M'Millan, in bankruptcy to-day annulled a composition with creditors under peculiar circumstances. The evidence adduced showed that Fredk. ...

    Article : 154 words
  39. THE MARLOW DRAMATIC COMPANY.

    Mr. George Marlow's new dramatic company will open their season at the Palace Theatre this evening with Frederick Melville's new melodrama, "Married to the Wrong Man." There will be new scenery by Ray ...

    Article : 110 words
  40. ROON DUE TO-DAY.

    The German mail steamer Roon, of the fleet of the Norddeutscher Lloyd from Bremen and Southampton, left Melbourne at 6 p.m. on Thursday, and is due in Sydney at 1 p.m. to-day. She will berth at the N.D.L. ...

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  41. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday respecting the condition of the various bar harbours:— Harrington, 13ft on bar at high water, 10ft on crossing, rise of tide 2ft 9in; Ballina, 9ft 6in on bar, 11ft on ...

    Article : 75 words
  42. THE LOST CHILD.

    May Coffee, 18 years of age, who has been missing from her home, 14 Brandling-street, Alexandria, since Wednesday, made herself known to a gentleman at Coogee, and ...

    Article : 89 words
  43. INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISTS.

    About 70 members of the New South Wales Institute of Journalists assembled at Sargent's Cafe, George-street, last night, to take dinner with the representatives of the English press ...

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  44. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening, at the Tivoli Theatre, Mr. Harry Rickards will introduce Miss Nellie Poulet the favourite Australian comedienne; Mr. Bob Lloyd, end man, Miss Essie Jennings, soprano vocalist; Little ...

    Article : 79 words
  45. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    GOODE ISLAND (2000m).—Hassed: Sept. 24, Lord Derby, s, from Tandjong Priok, bound to Newcastle. THURSDAY ISLAND (2000m).—Arr: Sept. 23, H.M.S. Pyrra[?]us, from Batavia. ...

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  46. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    At the National Amphitheatre, both afternoon and evening, the new entertainment will bring forward Dawson and Godfrey, a new patter due; George Dean, the well-known comic opera artist and entertainer; ...

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  47. MOISTURE IN BUTTER.

    To-day the Minister for Home Affairs (Mr. Fuller) received a reply to a letter he forwarded at the request of the Butter Association of New South Wales to the Minister ...

    Article : 119 words
  48. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Bessfield, British barque, 1292 tons, Captain Dagwell, at London, from Bunbury, W.A., May 18. Athenic, s (Shaw, Savill, and Albion line), 12,234 tons, Captain Kempson, at London, from Timaru, N.Z. ...

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  49. THE POSTAL SERVICE.

    The Postmaster-General told Mr. Thomas Brown in the House of Representatives to-day that 3098 days are due to supervisors, monitors, and male and female telephone ...

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  50. LYCEUM—SPENCER'S THEATRESCOPE.

    At the Lyceum, both at the matinee and in the evening, Mr. Chas. Spencer's Theatrescope Company will pres[?]t the new star historical series, "Washington under British Flag, and also under the American Flag"; ...

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  51. WEST'S PICTURES AT GLACIARIUM.

    The afternoon and evening Mr. T. J. West will present the latest and most novel films from Europe and America at his old quarters, the Glaciarium. De Groen's Vice-Regal Orchestra, of 30 performers, will ...

    Article : 90 words
  52. OPPOSITION OF MARS.

    As important astronomical phenomenon, the opposition of Mars—took place last evenings, and doubtless thousands of telescopes were directed to the planet from all parts of ...

    Article : 369 words
  53. RAIN IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    General rains fell over all parts of the State last night. Adelaide registered 30 points. ...

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  54. "LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVILLE."

    The Railway and Tramway Musical Society will revive "Les Cloches de Corneville" at the Railway Institute on Wednesday and Thursday next, under the patronage of the Chief and assistant Commissioners. ...

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  55. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281m).—Arr: Sept. 24, Jura, s, from Japan; Joseph Craig, bq, from Edithburg. KAIPARA.—Dep: Sept. 24, Northern Chief, bq, for Sydney; Marjorie Craig, bq, for Melbourne. ...

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  56. INTERSTATE HOCKEY.

    The first ladies' interstate hockey match was played on the Melbourne Cricket Ground between teams representing Victoria and New South Wales. It was an excellent game in the first half, when New South ...

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  57. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The rifle meeting was continued to-day. The Champion Aggregate, which carried with it the champion medal of the association for the competitor making the best aggregate in the King's, President,'s Port Curtis, ...

    Article : 224 words
  58. ADVERTISING AUSTRALIA.

    In reply to Mr. Fowler (W.A.) in the House of Representatives to-day, the Prime Minister said that the Government is now in communication with the States to ascertain the matters ...

    Article : 91 words
  59. FIJI SHIPPING.

    SUVA (1784m).—Arr; Sept. 24, H.M.S. Challenger and South Australian, s, both from Sydney. ...

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  60. THE LAURANCE PHILLIP RECITALS.

    Two pianoforte recitals will be given by Mr. Laurance Phillip at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on next Saturday and on Saturday, October 9. Mr. Phillip will play some especially brilliant and claborate compositions by Russian ...

    Article : 75 words
  61. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 169 words
  62. MISS MURIEL CASEY'S CONCERT.

    A concert will be given on Wednesday, October 6, by Miss Muriel Casey, who will sing new compositions and favourite ballads. The assisting artists will be Misses Haidee Levy, Doris Ranclaud. Messrs. George ...

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  63. AN UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE.

    A resident of Drill Creek had an exciting experience while riding a restive horse a day or two ago. He was smoking at the time, and a spark from his pipe set fire to his shirt. ...

    Article : 90 words
  64. BUTTER-MAKERS' GRIEVANCES.

    The week after next a deputation of buttermakers will wait on the Minister for Customs (Sir Robert Best) to urge him to alter the Commerce Act regulations referring to the ...

    Article : 79 words
  65. MR. J. D. B. MARSDEN'S RECITAL.

    Mr. J. D. B. Marsden will give a vocal and instrumental concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Tuesday, October 5. The baritone, who is now tolerably well known, will sing "Eri Tu," and other famous operatic ...

    Article : 83 words
  66. COMMONWEALTH RIFLE MATCHES.

    In connection with the Commonwealth Rifle Association matches this week the King's Prize was won by R. H. Hall, 241, after a shoot-off with G. Howitt. W. O. Addison was third with 240. Addison won the ...

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  67. MR. W. BURNS-WALKER'S CONCERT.

    Miss Bessie Mylor-Burge, a brilliant lyric soprano, highly thought of by Mine. Melba, and Mr. Thomas Midelton, a new baritone, favourably known in amateur circles, will be introduced by Mr. Burns-Walker at the ...

    Article : 80 words
  68. ACCIDENT TO A DREDGE.

    A writ has been issued by the Government against the Howard Smith Company, steamship owners, claiming £4690. The case has reference to the accident to the Government ...

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  69. KIDNEY AILMENTS.

    When you have any suspicion that your kidneys are getting bad, take "FISHER'S" PHOSPHERINE to cleanse and strengthen them. ...

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  70. SCHOOL TEACHERS AT PLAY.

    The Sydney Training College students to-day defeated Melbourne University in a Rugby match by 17 points to nil. For the winners Dunbar, Wilkes, Gamble, Rue, Fleming, and ...

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  71. THE STRANDED WAIPARA.

    It is expected that the steamar Walpara will leave for Sydney to-morrow, substantial temperary repairs having been effected. Captain Tindall and Captain Taylor will accompany the ...

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  72. PRODUCTION OF "THE HOUP-LA."

    Carl Doyle's new and original comedy "The Houp-la" will be produced for the first time upon any stage at the Palace Theatre on Thursday afternoon, October 7. The author has organised an attractive dramatic ...

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  73. H.M.S. PSYCHE AT FREMANTLE.

    H.M.S. Psyohe arrived at Fremantle this morning from Colombo, via Batavia. Engineer-Commander Duffell remained behind at Colombo owing to sickness. ...

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  74. "THE MARRYING OF MA."

    Saturday afternoon, October 9, at the Palace Theatre, has been fixed for the production of Mr. J. C. Lee's farcical piece, "The Marrying of Ma." The author will direct this performance, in which Misses Lillian Booth, ...

    Article : 72 words
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