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  2. CASUALTIES.

    Early yesterday afternoon John Graham Nixon, aged 53, living at Neutral Bay, was seen struggling in the water off the Neutral Bay jetty at Circular Quay, and was brought ...

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  3. NEWCASTLE.

    The Court of Appeal against assessments made by the Newcastle City Council on unimproved land values was opened this afternoon, before Mr. F. B. Mears, D.S.M. A ...

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  4. SPORTING.

    Pony and galloway races, under the control of the Associated Clubs, will be held at Rosebery this afternoon, when a seven-event programme will be played out. The usual ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Humpty Dumpty," of which a mat[?] will be given this afternoon, continues to pursue its irresponsibly mirthful course at Her Majesty's Theatre, where splendid processions and marches and charming ...

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  6. PROGRESS OF THE PANAMA CANAL.

    The "Saturday[?] Evening Post" of Philadelphia contains the following report on the progress of the Panama Canal:- "The Canal Zone, or Swath, is 10 miles wide, ...

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  7. AN INJURED BACK.

    William Meredith B[?]unt, 46, a labourer, residing at 49 Glenmore-road, Paddington, was struck by a branch of a tree yestorday morning in front of the Royal Women's Hospital, ...

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  8. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the Birthday meeting on Monday, June 8- York Hurdle Race, 2m.—Bribery, 12st 121b, Red Fly, 11st 11[?]b; Mani, 11st 61b; Paraloch, 11st 11b; Porlight, ...

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  9. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs-house to-day:—Now Guinea, s, for Melbourne, with 3400 tons coal; Era, s, for Melbourne, with 3600 tons coal; Pendle Hill, ...

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  10. TOOTBALL.

    The 1908 country week carnival, to be held on June 6, 8, and 10, promises to excite more interest and enthusiasm among both city and country players than has ever been the case before. The carnival is arranged ...

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  11. AN OPEN VERDICT.

    Mr. W. Le Brun Brown conducted an inquest yesterday morning concerning the death of Michael Sullivan, 54, a cab driver, recently residing in Franklin-street, Glebe, whose body ...

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  12. BOYS RESUME WORK.

    A meeting of miners engaged at the Lambton B pit was held last night, and it was decided that if the horse-drivers who struck yesterday morning did not return to work, ...

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  13. CONCERT ENGAGEMENTS.

    The Sydney Philharmonie Society's next concert at the Town Hall on thursday June 11, for which the booking st Paling's yesterday was heavy, will be rich in interest, its it will include the "Hymn of ...

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  14. WESTERN COAL MINES.

    Both town and district at present are very quiet, and the closing down of the Zig-zag mine for two or three months will tend to still further accentuate the depression. ...

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  15. REFUSED HER FOOD.

    An inquest was held yesterday morning concerning the death of Elizabeth Burns, 29, a widow, recently residing in Belmoro-road, Coogee, who died on ...

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  16. WALLSEND JOCKEY CLUB.

    The entries for the Wallsend races, to be held on Saturday, June 6, are- Shorts Handicap, Of.—Winsom[?] Simmer King, Zelle, Sea Shore, Attention, E. K. W., Eruption ...

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  17. STRUCK BY A TELEGRAPH POST.

    On Sunday Charles H. Cook, 28, a telegraph linesman, residing at 22 Albionstreet, Surry Hills, met with an accident while working with a gang of men at Penshurst-street, ...

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  18. PICTURE ENTERTAINMENTS.

    At the Town Hall, this afternoon and evening, Mr. T. J. West will enter upon the last three nights of his season at the municipal headquarters, as on Saturday afternoon and evening he opens his picture ...

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  19. THE BRITISH TEAM.

    The British team are due to arrive in Sydney on August 3, and they will play their first match on August 5. They will stay at The Mansions, Darling[?] hurst, while in Sydney. ...

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  20. THROWN FROM A SULKY.

    At the Kemb;a GRange railway crossing on Sunday Mr. J. Murphy, of Mount Keira, and his wife were crossing the line driving a sulky. The wheel skidded, and struck a ...

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  21. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the Newcastle Jockey Club's races on Monday next:- Prince of Wales Handicap, [?].—Sir, Faust, Sea Shore, Fitz Merv, Nevile, E. K. W. N. and R. High Lady, ...

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  22. THE MAORIS.

    The Maoris will play N.S.W. on June 8, 13, and 17, and will then go to Newcastle, playing there on the 20th, and on to Brisbane. ...

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  23. BRIDGE OR TUNNEL?

    The Royal Commission on the question of providing greater facilities for communication between Sydney and North Sydney, etc., continued its sittings at Parliament House ...

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  24. RUN OVER BY A TRAIN.

    Early this morning a man named Thomas Harrison, a farm labourer, aged 34, was round by the side of the railway line at Bridegwater Junction, 12 miles from Hobart, ...

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  25. BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

    A first-grade match was played between Helensburgh and Woonona on Saturday, and resulted in a win for Woonona by 2 goals to 1 after a fast and hotly-contested game. A second-grade match between the same ...

    Article : 79 words
  26. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    At Morphettville this morning Enchanted States and Emir gal[?]oped a mile and a half [?]n 2m 51s, but they were not unduly pushed. Pretty Peg went over seven furlongs In 1m ...

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  27. SKATING RINKS.

    The frozen surface at the Glaciarium will be available to-day as usual, and to-morrow evening Professors Claud Langley and Victor Allander will give an exhibition of pair ice-[?]kating. ...

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  28. POLO.

    The Narromine and Dubbo polo clubs met on Saturday, when the visitors beat Dubbo by 8 goals to 4. WELLINGTON, Tuesday. ...

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  29. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

    The following matches will be played on Thursday- St. Charles, Waverley, v St. James, Forest Lodge, on Moore Park (East Sydney ground). Umpire, Mr. 1[?]. Hedger. ...

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  30. AN ENGINEER DECAPITATED.

    George Logan, of Werrington, an engineer, was killed by a train at the crossing at South Creek bridge last night. His [?]ead was found forty yards from the body. Deceased leaves ...

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  31. INDUSTRIAL BLIND INSTITUTION.

    The monthly concert was given in the hall last evening, and was well attended A programme of vocal items and recitations, arranged by Mrs. Parkin, was gone through[?] and three of the blind workers who ...

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  32. CESSNOCK COAL FIELD.

    The coal exported from the Aberdare colliery for the fortnight constituted a record— 19,000 tons being sent away; and a record for coal won in a single shift was established ...

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  33. WHEELER INJURED.

    H. Capon, a wheeler employed at the Mount Keira colliery, was removing a sprag from the skips when the horse attached to it started, with the result that both skips passed ...

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  34. WOLLONGONG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The June meeting of the Wollongong Jockey Club was held on the Wollongong course to-day, and, although the weather was bitterly cold, there was a splendid attendance, the saddling paddock being well ...

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  35. GOLF.

    In the final, Mrs. Bramsdon, hep. 12, beat Mrs. Shiel, hep. 8, 5 up and 3. ...

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  36. MILITARY ORGANISATION.

    Colonel Foster delivered a lecture on Military Organisation to a crowded attendance of officers at the United Service Institution last evening. ...

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  37. SULKY OVERTURNED.

    On Saturday morning Mrs. R. H. Roberts, of Robertson Park, and Miss Podmore were driving to Bowral, when the horse shied at a wheelbarrow, and swerving round suddenly ...

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  38. HUNTER'S HILL G.C.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 25 words
  39. YASS G.[?].

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 69 words
  40. FATALLY INJURED AT FOOTBALL

    Walter Barthelson Rocks, Tocumwal, was injured [?] playing football on Saturday, and died last night after an operation ...

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  41. LAWN TENNIS.

    A match between the above-mentioned clubs was played on Saturday on the latter'a court at Mosman, and resulted in a win for the Bingarra Club by 1 set 3 games. The scores were: ...

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  42. A CARRIER KILLED.

    Edward Durnsford, a carrier at Nebo, while on his way to Mount Flora, was jammed between his waggon and a bank, being killed instantly. His left leg was smashed, and the ...

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  43. GOULBURN G.C.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 162 words
  44. DEMAND FOR FIREWOOD.

    The Winter is progressing so far with every token of its proving to be a mild season. The absence of frosts in connection with light showers, falling ...

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  45. ROYAL SYDNEY GOLF CLUB.

    Mrs. Wardell and Mrs. Antill (—½ 15) beat Miss Barton and Miss [?]ould (+ 15), 6-2, 7-5. Miss P. Mort and Miss R. Dight (+ ½ 15) beat Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. Braithwaite (+ 4-6 of 15), 6-2, 6-2. ...

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  46. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the cycling events at the Henty meeting, which takes place to-day:- One Mile.—W. E. Mathews, ser; J. S. Lindner, 60yds; ...

    Article : 89 words
  47. Advertising

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  48. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB.

    The winter meeting of the W.A.T.[?]. was held at Ascot to-day in fine weather. There was a fair attendance. Results:- Winter Hurdles, 2m.—Dangar, 9st 131b (Peken), 1; ...

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  49. WARRNAMBOOL-MELBOURNE ROAD RACE.

    The League of Victorian Wheelmen has granted the application of the Dunlop Rubber Company for Saturday, October 3, 1908, as the date for this year's Australasian road event, from Warrnambool to Melbourne. ...

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  50. THE INNAMINCKA RATS.

    The work of clearing the steamer Innamincka of rats is proceeding apace under the direction of the Board of Health. The scene that was created in health circles in ...

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  51. SAILING.

    On Monday evening the members of the prince Alfred Yacht Club extended a welcome at the club rooms to Mr. T. Welsby, commodore of the Royal Queensland Yacht Club, who is visiting this State. ...

    Article : 69 words
  52. CROQUET.

    Mrs. Gritton and R. S. O'connell beat Mrs. German and Mrs. Kirk[?]and by 8 points. Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Davy beat Mrs. Levy and Miss Warry by 12 points. ...

    Article : 85 words
  53. MILITARY.

    Captain and Quartermaster A. J. Pinchin, R.A.E., [?] o[?]cer for Engineer services, N.S.W., is detailed for duty at headquarters as acting director of works. Major Ramaciotti, 1st Battalion 2nd A. I. Regt., has ...

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  54. NARRABRI WATER SCHEME.

    In respect to the proposed Bald Hill Bore Water Trust, the Works Department states that in view of the opposition to the scheme no further action can at present be taken in ...

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  55. BOXING.

    There was a good house at the Gaiety Athletic Hall lnst night to witness the contest between Russell and M'Coll. The former won at the end of the sixth round. In the preliminary Gri[?] beat Daveny ...

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  56. ATHLETICS.

    Yesterday afternoon a popular event in the local ath[?]etic world, known as Andy Kerr's Road Race, was run off. The event was open to all competitors over 20 years of age. Three o'clock was the time for the ...

    Article : 464 words
  57. SALUTING THE FLAG.

    The Minister for defence was questioned by Mr. Carr (N.S.W) in the House of Representatives to-day as to whether the children at parramatta last week were deprived of ...

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  58. WEST WYALONG M.U.I.O.O.F. RACE MEETING.

    The Manchester Unity race meeting yesterday was favoured with good weather; there were a large attendance, good fields, and close finishes, and the programme was run throughout without accident. For ...

    Article : 297 words
  59. Advertising

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