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  2. SPEECH DAYS.

    There was a very large attendance at the formal ceremony of the distribution of prizes at the Frort-street Model School yesterday. Mr. A. J. Kilgour, the headmaster, presided, and there were also present Mr. J. ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The monthly meeting of the Illawarra Deputies and Shot-firers' Association was held last night. The secretary informed the meeting that the industrial registrar had granted the ...

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  4. PUBLIC WORKS.

    The report of the Department of Public Works for the year ended June 30, 1908, was tabled by the Minister for Works in the Legislative Assembly yesterday morning. The ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    Miss Margaret Anglin gave a great performance a[?] Marise Voysin in Bernstein's drama, "The Thief," last night. The occasion was that of her farewell to Australia, and in this way she took her final leave of ...

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  6. METROPOLITAN BUSINESS COLLEGE.

    The prizes of the above institution were presented at the New Masonic Hall on Thursday by the Minister of Education (Mr[?]Hogue). Mr. G. S. Littlejohn, who presided, referred to the ...

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  7. BREAKING-UP ENTERTAINMENTS.

    This afternoon the pupils of Herr Otto Vogt will give a pianoforte recital and concert at the George-street studio, to which former pupils and friends are invited. The senior pupils of M. Desjardins and Herr Wentzel ...

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  8. "THE SKY PILOT" AT THE Y.M.C.A. HALL.

    On Monday and Tuesday evenings next Mr. Edward Recves will make his only appearances at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, when he will recite on the first occasion Ralph Connor's "The Sky Pilot," and on the second Charles ...

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  9. EXHIBITION-BU[?]DING PICTURES.

    A new programme of the latest pictures will be presented at the Exhibition-building, Prince Alfred Park, this evening, when the principal dramatic subjects will be "Saved by a Dog," "Fall on the Barroom Floor," ...

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  10. VICTORIA HALL PICTURES.

    This afternoon and evening there will be a complete change of programme at Victoria Hall, when the American Picturescope Company will show the latest films of eventa of the day, and humorous and dramatic ...

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  11. BIJOU PICTURE PALACE.

    There will be a change of programme this afternoon and evening at the Bijou Picture Palace, where "Christinas Customs of Many Nations," with choral effects, has proved highly popular. The most ...

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  12. THE NAMBUCCA BAR.

    The Nambucc[?] bar is in a deplorable condition. The steamer Nerong has not yet crossed in, and as she is loaded with Christmas supplies business is practically ...

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  13. CLAY'S VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.

    At.the Royal Standard Theatre this evening Mr. Harry Clay's Vaudeville Company will present a new programme of song and dance, with some of the latest moving pictures. There will be additional attractions ...

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  14. TRESPASSING ON RAILWAY PREMISES.

    An ex-railway employee, named Charles W. [?]worth, was charged at the local police court with wilfully trespassing on the railway premises at Wellington. Inspector Davidson stated ...

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  15. SALOME DANCE AT QUEEN'S HALL.

    An entertainment of music, moving picutures, and spectacular ballet will open at Queen's Hall on Boxing Night, when the central feature will be a representation of the much-talked-of Salome Dan[?]e, lately ...

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  16. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The last twelve nights of "The Mery Widow" are now announced at Her Majesty's Theatre, where a record run of fourteen weeks, with one or two holiday matinees added, will enable the popular comic ...

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  17. THE COMMONWEALTH EISTEDDFOD.

    Enthusiasm is being aroused by the forthcoming competitions of the grand Commonwealth Eisteddfod, which take place in the Sydney Town Hall next Easter, starting on April 5, and extending over eight ...

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  18. "THE SIGN OF THE CROSS."

    The Christmas dramatic season at the Theatre Royal will be opened this evening with an [?]laborate secnic revival of Wilson Barrett's religious melodrama. "The Sign of the Cross." Mr. Julius Knight will re-appear ...

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  19. KING'S SCHOOL.

    The annual dinner of the King's'School Old Boys' Union was held in Baumann's Cafe last evening. There was a large attendaneo, over which Mr. Justice Pring, president of the ...

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  20. FOURTH BALMAIN EISTEDDFOD.

    Entries close January 4 for the fourth Balmain Eisteddfod to be held at the Central Hall from January 21 until Anniversary Day. Prizes to the value of £150 and the Paling cup are offend Messrs. ...

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  21. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.

    A dramatic entertainment in aid of the Drummoyne Cot Ashfield Babies' Home was given by the pupils of Miss Golding's College in the Drummoyne Masonic Hall. In the operetta "An Hour in Fairyland" the ...

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  22. CRITERION THEATRE.

    Hr. John Wren's season of grand opera in English having terminated with last night's successful performance of "[?] Trovatore," the next attraction at this playhouse will be the appearance of a dramatic ...

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  23. THE HOLIDAY TRAFFIC.

    A special excursion train yesterday conveyed about 300 passengers to Sydney, about 130 being from Moree. The takings amounted to about £230. The remainder were from ...

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  24. DRUMMOYNE COLLEGE.

    The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the above college took place in the Drummoyne Masonic Hall yesterday afternoon in the presence of a representative gathering. Mr. T. Henley, M.L.A., made ...

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  25. MUNIC[?]

    An inquiry was held at the courthouse today by Mr. R. T. M'Kay. member of the drainage board, in connection with the petition objecting to the drainage of Tennessee ...

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  26. PALACE THEATRE.

    Crowded houses have been the rule at the Palace Theatre since the appearance of Miss Maggie Moore in "Struck Oil," but the seasou is now necessarily drawing to a close, and the final matinee on ...

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  27. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB.

    The first concert of the Sydney University Glee Club was held last evening in the University Quadrangle. There was a large attendance, and the entertainment was a decided success. The idea of the club grew up ...

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  28. "THE WOMAN PAYS."

    Mr. Edwin Geach's new dramatic compwy will open at the Palace Theatre next Saturday (Boxing Night) with Frank M. Thome's sensational play, "The Woman Pays," with new scenery showing ...

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  29. "ROBINSON CRUSOE."

    The children of Sydney will not be [?]provided for this year, as Mr. Edwin Geach has organised a juvenile pantomime company for the performance of "Robinson Crusoe" at the Palace Theatre. ...

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  30. NEW YEAR NIGHT CONCERT.

    As the close to the Highland Society's annual sports gathering on January 1, the concert will be held as usual at the Town Hall on New Year's Night. A strong prognmme of a popular character is already ...

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  31. MR. EDWIN GEACh'S ATTRACTIONS.

    Mr. Frank Thornton will open his absolute farewell to Australia with "Charley's Aunt" at the Princess's Theatre on Boxing Night, under the management of Mr. Edwin Geach. This entrepreneur is also ...

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  32. ASHFIELD BOYS" COLLEGE.

    The annual distribution of prizes at the Ashfield Bo[?]s College on Thursday was presided over by the Rev. Mr. Yarnold, R. D. The report of the visiting examiner, Mt. G. Barbour, showed that thorough and ...

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  33. MISS ELLA WOODHILL.

    Playgoers who assisted at the farewell benefit to Miss Ella Woodhill some months ago will be interested to learn of her marriage in New Zealand with Mr. William Cully, a bnsincss man in a large way in Toronto, ...

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  34. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening, at the Tivoli Theatre, Mr. Harry Rickirds's new programme for the week will be contributed to by Trank and Jen Latona, Rochfort and Hart, the Sisters Reno, J. W. Rickaby ...

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  35. ASHFIELD SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    The Ashfield Superior Public School held its speechday on Thursday at the Ashfield Town Hall. Alderman G. Brown (Mayor of Ashfield) presided, and spoke on early education; and Mr. W. E.V. Robson, M.L.A. ...

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  36. LILLIPUTIAN CALIGRAPHY.

    Professor A. Rosenbaum, a veteran who lost two of his fingers in the Franco Prussian War, has none the less made a name for the extreme fineness and delicacy of his handwriting. He will give examples of his skill ...

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  37. THE SCHOOLS.

    An exhibition of pupils' work was h[?]ld in the Public school on Wednesday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of parents and residents. The display was a creditable ...

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  38. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    At the National Amphitheatre the new entertainment for the week, presented this afternoon and evening, will comprise the Two Westons, lady du[?]ttists and dancers; Tack Kearns, comedian; Vera Kearns, ...

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  39. MISS STAPLETONS CONCERT.

    The second annual entertainment given by Miss Gertie Stapleton and her pupils was held in the Balmain Town Hall on Wednebday evening. Mr. Travers, M. L. C., presided, and the hall was well filed. A long ...

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  40. ARGYLE SCHOOL.

    The annual distribution of prizes took place on Thursday morning. following is a list of some of the principal prize-winners:—Head of class at two consecutive examinations: Junior. D. Paterson, J. Crabbe, K. ...

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  41. SPENCER'S THEATRESCOPE.

    At the Ly[?]um, this afternoon and evening, Mr. C. Spencer's Theatrescope Company will present a new programme, the star film in which will be "The Destruction of Hyderabad," in which 10,000 people were ...

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  42. ALLEGED TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS.

    Alexander Stewart Norquay, 48, a contractor, and an alderman of Willoughby, was charged at the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Donaldson. S.M., with having without ...

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  43. [?]LACIARIUM—WEST'S PICTURES.

    At the Glacianum, this afternoon and evening, Mr. T. J. West's new pictures will still include the sensational "Charge of Italian Cavalry" and "Christinas in Many Lands." The recent " Destruction of ...

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  44. RAVENSWOOD, GORDON.

    At the distribution at Ravenwsood, Gordon, the Rev. [?] E. James presided. The report of Miss M. Fidler showed that the year had been very successful. A programme of music and recitations was provided by ...

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  45. "THE GLEN."

    Hidden among the hills two miles west of Gosford is a'glen which is of some interest as the spot where the late Henry, Kendall, Australia's poet, "gathered teo inspirations ...

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  46. THE NEWBURY-SPADA CONCERTS.

    In consequence of the success of last Saturday's concert at the Town Hall, Mr. Philip Newbury and Mme. E[?]ily Spada will reppear there at popular prices this evening, when the tenor will sing ...

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  47. ARMIDALE SCHOOL.

    Speech flay at the Armidale school on the 11th inst attracted a large and representative assemblage of residents and visitors. Rev. A. H. Reynolds, M.A., head master, presided, and among those on the platform ...

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  48. "MESSIA[?]" CHRISTMAS MATINEE.

    Next Friday afternoon (Christmas Day) the Sydney Philharmonic Society will give their annual performance of the "Messiah." Mr. Joseph Bradley will conduct the full choir and orchestra of some 400 ...

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  49. ARNOLD COLLEGE, PETERSHAM.

    At Arnold college, Petersham, the Rev. W. M. Smith presided, and testified to the sound character of the work done, and the good results achieved. The institution had made rapid strides. Rev. J. ...

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  50. CROSSLEY CHRISTMASS NIGHT CONCERT.

    Mme. Ada Crossley and her English concert party will make their only remaining appcannce in Sydney this year at the Town Hall on Christmas Night. The famous Australian contr[?]to will sing Handel's "Largo" ...

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  51. KINDERGARTION TRAINING COLLEGE.

    The sydney Kindergarten Trnining College's reception was held on Thursday evening in the Y.M.C.A. Hall. Sir Philip Sydney Jones, who presided, surveyed the history of the college from its beginnings. Eleven ...

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  52. SPECIAL PICTURE SHOWS AT CHRISTMAS.

    Mr. [?]. Spencer announces a special picture entertainment at the Lyceum for Christmas Night, when an [?]laborated new film entitled "The Life and Death of Christ" will be exhibited, with pipe organ ...

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  53. Advertising

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  54. COURT SITTINGS ALTERED.

    Courts of Quarter Sessions will be held at Hillston on Friday, March 19, instead of Saturday, March 20, as previously notified; at Narrandera on Wednesday, March 24, instead of Friday, March 2[?]; at Cootamundra on ...

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  55. CHRISTMAS CONCERTS.

    A sacred and classical concert will be given at the Exhibition Building, Prinee Alfred [?], on Christmas Night, for which Mr. Philip Newbury, Mme. Emily Spada, Miss Ruby Riccard, Mr. Eric Harrison, M. ...

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  56. HOMEBUSH GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    The anunal break-up of the above school took place on Thursday. The headmaster's report showed that a satisfactory year's work had been accomplished. All the candidates (four) sent up for examination had been ...

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