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  2. SPORTING.

    Boxing Day, since the inauguration of horse-racing in Australia, has been one of the most popular of turf fixtures, and there are few centres of population throughout the land, ...

    Article : 411 words
  3. ST. MARY'S, BALMAIN EAST.

    Canon Mervyn Archdall, M.A., conducted the morning service at St. Mary's Church of England, Balmain East, and preached from Micah, 5th chapter, 2nd to 4th verses. ...

    Article : 172 words
  4. CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENT.

    Notwithstanding the fact that Christmas Day, owing to its sacred character, is supposed to be quietly observed in the family circle, there is each year an increasing ...

    Article : 745 words
  5. GLENCOE.

    Many eyes are turned to Kinloch-Leven in these days, writes "Chambers's Journal." There, at present, a great effort is being made to utilise some of the water-power running ...

    Article : 1,493 words
  6. NEW VIEW OF SATURN.

    The planet Saturn at the present time, is an object of special interest to the astronomer, as his ring is temporarily invisible, or nearly so. Usually the ring is Saturn's ...

    Article : 816 words
  7. SHIPPING.

    Zumbesi, s, 3602 tons, Captain Rooney, from Manila and Java. C.S.R. Company, agents. Changsha, 2269 tons, Captain E[?]dy, from Hongkong. G. S. Yuill and Co., Ltd., agents. ...

    Article : 173 words
  8. GOLF.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  9. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER'S.

    Special services were conducted at St. Francis Xavier's by the Rev. Father Gately. A large choir rendered appropriate hymns. The church was decorated with garlands. ...

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  10. ST. THOMAS', BALMAIN WEST.

    Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 a.m. At the 11 o'clock service there was a very large congregation, and the church was prettily decorated. Archdeacon Dixon preached ...

    Article : 59 words
  11. ST. FRANCIS', PADDINGTON.

    There were six Masses celebrated on Christmas morning, before large congregations. At the 11 o'clock High Mass the celebrant was the Rev. Father Larkin, assisted by the Rev. ...

    Article : 113 words
  12. CYCLING.

    The Royal Automobile Club of Great Britain has now issued particulars of the international motor contest to be held in England about June next. The test is to comprise a drive of 2000 miles, including 20 ...

    Article : 176 words
  13. ST. JOHN'S, BALMAIN NORTH.

    The services at this church began at 6 a.m. with Holy Communion, and the sacrament was also administered at 7 and 8 a.m. The Rev. J. W. Cakebread, rector, officiated at the ...

    Article : 104 words
  14. DEPARTURE.—Dec. 25.

    Clan Robertson, s, for Bremen, via Melbourne[?] ...

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  15. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Dec. 26.

    Hunter, s, and Newcastle, s, for Newcastle; Bellinger, s, for Camden Haven; Eden, s, and Coomonderry, s, for S. Coast; James Nesmith, bq, for Vanconver; Electra, s, for Macleay River. ...

    Article : 38 words
  16. IMPORTS.

    Loongana, bq, from Gilbert Group: 300 tons copra, 24 bgs shark [?]ins. Time, s, from Port Pirie: 2500 tons concentrates. Zambesi, s, from Manila and Java: 6000 tons of ...

    Article : 61 words
  17. ST. CHARLES', WAVERLEY.

    High Mass was celebrated at 11 o'clock by the Rev. Father Hyland, Father Begley being deacon and Father Fisher sub-deacon. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. J. ...

    Article : 107 words
  18. CHRIST CHURCH, NORTH SYDNEY.

    Special celebration services were held yesterday at Christ Church, North Sydney, at 7, 8, and 11.30 a.m., under the conductorship of the Rev. J. H. Maclean, who has just resumed ...

    Article : 51 words
  19. ARNST WILL RACE AGAIN.

    The popular New Zealand racing cyclist, Dick Arnst, who abandoned the cycle for the outrigger with a view of attaining aquatic championship honours, has decided to take up cycle racing again, as ...

    Article : 67 words
  20. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Aorangi, from Vancouver Dec. 6, arrived at Suva[?] yesterday. She will call at Brisbane, and is expected at Sydney on Tuesday or Wednesday. The Victoria, from London, called at Fremantle ...

    Article : 57 words
  21. ST. PAUL'S, KOGARAH.

    Special celebration services were held yesterday morning at 7, 8, and 11 o'clock at St. Paul's, Kogarah. Winchester service was celebrated at 11 o'clock, when appropriate ...

    Article : 120 words
  22. MILITARY MOTOR CORPS.

    The Commonwealth military authorities are now considering the question of the advisability of forming a military motor corps in Sydney, as mooted by the New South Wales Automobile Club. If the ...

    Article : 62 words
  23. ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT, NORTH SYDNEY.

    The Forty Hours' Adoration, which was commenced at St. Joseph's Convent, Mount-street, North Sydney, on Monday, was concluded yesterday morning with 6 o'clock ...

    Article : 37 words
  24. THE CHANGSHA.

    The Changsha, of the China Navigation Company's fleet, arrived at Sydney early yesterday from Hongkong, and berthed at Flood's Wharf. Passengers— Miss Young, Captain Nicholson, Messrs. H. Bandall, ...

    Article : 54 words
  25. NEW TYRE-INFLATOR.

    If there is one thing that motorists detest it is pumping up motor tyres with a blazing sun overhead. In days gone by it was a necessity, and could not be dodged. Not so now, for the Dun[?]op Rubber Co. have ...

    Article : 171 words
  26. ST. MARY'S, NORTH SYDNEY.

    Two Masses were held yesterday at St. Mary's, North Sydney, the first at 6 a.m., and the other at 11 a.m., the latter being a Singing Mass, when Gounod's "St. Cecilia" was ...

    Article : 63 words
  27. THE ZAMBESI.

    The steamer Zambesi, from Manila and Java, arrived at Sydney early yesterday. At Java ports 6000 tons of sugar were loaded, in what Captain Rooney states was record time. Fine weather conditions prevailed ...

    Article : 92 words
  28. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The summer meeting of the Australian Jockey Club has for over a quarter of a century been a leading feature of the festivities in connection with the Christmas holidays. ...

    Article : 1,277 words
  29. ALL SAINTS', PETERSHAM.

    There were three celebrations of Holy Communion at All Saints', Petersham, beginning at 6.30 a.m., at which the celebrant was the Rev. A. G. Perkins, assisted by the Revs. R. E. ...

    Article : 228 words
  30. ST. AUGUSTINE'S, BALMAIN.

    At St. Augustine's, Balmain, High Mass was sung by the Rev. Father Egan, in the presence of a crowded congregation. The choir, under Mr. Fred, Kell[?]her, rendered ...

    Article : 56 words
  31. THE BARQUE LOONGANA.

    The barque Loongana returned to Sydney yesterday afternoon from a voyage to the Gilbert Islands, and anchored in Neutral Bay. Captain Kristensen reported that matters at the Group were quiet. ...

    Article : 34 words
  32. NEWCASTLE CYCLING CARNIVAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 110 words
  33. VESSELS DUE AT SYDNEY.

    Chelmsford, 4-m bq, from Valparaiso, 55 days[?] Hongomont, 4-m bq, from Liverpool, 87 days; Imberborne, sh, from London, 105 days; Isle of Erin, bq[?] from Fremantle, 26 days; Obotrita, bq, from Hamburg, ...

    Article : 48 words
  34. ST. PATRICK'S, KOGARAH.

    The Rev. Fathers O'Driscoll, P.P., and Walsh conducted Mass at 8.15 and 10.15 a.m. at St. Patrick's, Kogarah, whilst at St. Magdalene's, Tempe, midnight Mass was held ...

    Article : 55 words
  35. PREVENTION OF FIRE.

    One of the recommendations made by the Commission which sat to inquire into the cause of the fire on board the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Turakina, at Wellington, was that greater ...

    Article : 183 words
  36. CRICKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 89 words
  37. ST. THOMAS', LEWISHAM.

    Masses were celebrated at frequent intervals from 6.30 to 11 a.m., there being large congregations throughout. A Missa Cantata was celebrated at 11 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. ...

    Article : 133 words
  38. ST. LUKE'S, CONCORD.

    Large congregations attended the various services at St. Luke's Church of England, Concord, yesterday, when the church was beautifully decorated. The Rev. W. H. H. ...

    Article : 183 words
  39. THE BARQUE DUNDONALD.

    The Glasgow "Evening Times" published the following statement in regard to the barque Dundonald, before it was known that she was wrecked on the Auckland Islands:—"Well, Mac, I've been chasing you ...

    Article : 605 words
  40. FOOTBALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 361 words
  41. ST. MARY'S, BURWOOD AND CONCORD.

    A beautiful musical service was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Burwood and Concord, yesterday. Haydn's No. 1 Mass was sung by a large [?]choir, accompanied by ...

    Article : 123 words
  42. BRITISH NAVAL EFFICIENCY.

    Admiral Sir John Fisher, in replying on behalf of the Admiralty to the toast of "The Imperial Forces of the Crown," proposed at the Lord Mayor's banquet on November 10 at ...

    Article : 404 words
  43. CAROLS AT OLD MEN'S ASYLUM.

    On Monday evening the choir of St. John's Church, Parramatta, visited the George-street Asylum, where, under the direction of the organist and choirmaster, Mr. Alfred Barry, they ...

    Article : 58 words
  44. ST. JOHN'S, ASHFIELD.

    St. John's, Church of England, Ashfield, was nicely decorated yesterday, when there was a great congregation at the three services. The attendance at the communion table was the ...

    Article : 110 words
  45. NEW SOUTH WALES PLANTS.

    We desire to draw special attention to a new publication being undertaken by Mr. J. H. Malden. "Illustrations of New South Wales Plants," of which Part I. is available, carries ...

    Article : 312 words
  46. BOURKE-STREET METHODIST.

    The principal Christmas services at the Bourke-street Methodist Church was held on Sunday, when large attendances were a feature. Christmas music, including the solo ...

    Article : 96 words
  47. ST. ANDREW'S, SUMMER HILL.

    The decorations at St. Andrew's Church of England, Summer Hill, were a beautiful feature. Many ladies and others had contributed their time and flowers for the purpose, and ...

    Article : 91 words
  48. ROCKDALE METHODIST CHURCH.

    Early morning service was held at 7 o'clock yesterday at the Rockdale Methodist Church, when the Christmas hymns, "Come All, Ye Faithful," "Christians, Awake," and "Hark, ...

    Article : 90 words
  49. BILLIARDS.

    Messrs. Thurston and Co., Limited, have designed a new table (says "Sporting Life"). In a book on the "Noble Game of Billiards," translated from the French of the celebrated M. Mingaud by Mr. John ...

    Article : 481 words
  50. ST. PAUL'S, BURWOOD.

    At St. Paul's Church of England, Burwood, services yesterday were both bright and devotional. Not only was the communion service choral, but the Christmas music at each ...

    Article : 120 words
  51. BOURKE-STREET CONGREGATIONAL.

    A service appropriate to the season was conducted yesterday at the Bourke-street Congregational Church, by the Rev. Chas. Whyte. On Sunday Christmas celebrations were held ...

    Article : 61 words
  52. WEDNESDAY'S REPORTS.

    GOODE ISLAND.—Passed: Dec. 23, Vine Branch, for Manila: Waibora, for Newcastle. TOWNSVILLE.—Arr: Dec. 24, Cintra, from Brisbane. BRISBANE.—Arr: Dec. 24, Itaura, from Newcastle[?] ...

    Article : 343 words
  53. FIVE GALLANT RUSSIANS.

    Recently five young men left Odessa by an evening train for the little township of Krivoye-Osero. They were seen by a private watchman to proceed, one by one, to an empty ...

    Article : 476 words
  54. WOOLLAHRA CONGREGATIONAL.

    A service was conducted at the Woollahra Congregational Church in the morning by the Rev. Dr. Fordyce. The church was tastefully decorated by the ladies of the ...

    Article : 43 words
  55. SANDS'S DIRECTORY, 1908.

    We receive a copy of Sands's Directory for 1908. The general arrangement of the book has not been interfered with, and is probably as good as it could be made. We are assured ...

    Article : 315 words
  56. ST. ANNE'S, HOMEBUSH.

    The services at St. Anne's Church of England, Homebush, and St. Colomba's, Flemington, yesterday, were quiet. Communion was celebrated at each church, and the rector of ...

    Article : 53 words
  57. W.C.T.U.

    On Christmas afternoon the members of the Rea "Y" Union, assisted by friends, gave an entertainment to the inmates of the Marrickville Cottage Hospital. Amongst those who ...

    Article : 120 words
  58. ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH.

    Solemn High Mass was sung at 11 o'clock. A large congregation filled the church, the earlier masses also being well attended. His Grace Archbishop Kelly preached an ...

    Article : 86 words
  59. ST. PATRICK'S, CHURCH-HILL.

    The Rev. A. Ginisty celebrated High Mass at St. Patrick's, being supported by the Revs. Laurent and Chatlet as deacon and sub-deacon. The Rev. Father Piquet preached an eloquent ...

    Article : 156 words
  60. IN VICTORIA.

    Christmas was observed in Melbourne in conventional fashion to-day. The weather was swelteringly hot, the temperature going as high as 105.3. People fainted during the ...

    Article : 39 words
  61. STORY OF A POLISH "WITCH."

    Incredible though it may seem, the power of witchcraft still holds sway amongst Polish peasants and those within an hour's journey of Warsaw and 11 hours of Berlin. The ...

    Article : 291 words
  62. FIJI.

    SUVA.—Arr: Aorangi, from Va[?] Atua and Largo Law. ...

    Article : 13 words
  63. SAILING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 196 words
  64. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 words
  65. SUBURBAN NEWS.

    The assessors to the Hurstville Council, Messrs. Thompson and Targett, have presented to that body a progress report on their labours. This de[?] with the unimproved value in each ward, viz., Hurstville ...

    Article : 153 words
  66. CHARITY PERFORMANCE.

    A number of the artists at the National Amphitheatre, responding to an appeal by Mr. Brennan, give a special matinee performance yesterday afternoon in aid of the Sydney poor. Items were put on ...

    Article : 105 words
  67. ST. FRANCIS', HAYMARKET.

    Large congregations attended the early masses at St. Francis' Church, Haymarket, yesterday. At the 11 o'clock service "Miss[?] Cantata" was sung by the Rev. J. J. Byrne, ...

    Article : 91 words
  68. FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND.

    Heavy rains continue to fall over the Cairns district, and the towns to the west. Advices from Georgetown state that owing to floods and coastal rains the mails are all ...

    Article : 39 words
  69. BALMAIN AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL.

    In connection with the opening of the new building of the Balmain and District Hospital, a movement was inaugurated by a number of ladies for the purpose of supplying the linen, etc., which will be ...

    Article : 89 words
  70. THE GREAT MORNING DRINK.

    "MIGHTY ALOK" clears the head and regulates the liver. "Usual" or "Extra [?]itter." The original famous Kola Nut Tonic. ...

    Article : 34 words
  71. ST. JAMES' R. C. CHURCH, FOREST LODGE.

    The services were of an especial character. All the masses were largely attended. At 11 o'clock "Miss[?] Cantata" was sung, the celebrant being the Rev. Father Whyte. Before ...

    Article : 124 words
  72. BRISBANE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Brisbane Jockey Club held a race meeting at Albion Park on Tuesday, in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The sum of £607 passed through the totalisator. The race for the principal event ...

    Article : 103 words
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