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  2. THE RACE.

    When the men got to the starting place the tide was just about turning to ebb, and the water was smooth. Webb had won choice of stations, and took the south side, but there ...

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  3. THE COURSE.

    Charity Point: Start. Ryde Wharf, ½ mile: Towns leads by canvas, 1m 40s. Uhr's Point, ½ mile: Towns leads half length, 2m 40s. Walker Hospital, ¾ mile: Towns leads half length, 4m. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. VICTORIA.

    The Government has decided [?] repeal the "reputable employers" clause in the Shops and Factories Act. An amending bill will shortly be introduced. ...

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  5. SPLENDID SHOWERS.

    The greatest benefit that could befall this Stale—a general rainfall—has again occurred. Most districts received heavy falls during Friday night. At 9 a.m. on Saturday rain ...

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  6. SHIPPING.

    Suva, A.U.S.N. s, 2229 tons, Captain Hall, from Newcastle, Burns, Philp, and Co., Ltd., agents. Kempsey, s, 483 tons, Captain Carson, from Macleay River, N. Cain's Co-operative Company, agents. ...

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  7. TABLE OF CHAMPIONSHIPS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 451 words
  8. ICEBERGS AND SNOW.

    Two unusual happenings marked the voyage of the Tyser liner Star of Scotland, which arrived at Melbourne on Thursday. In the Southern Ocean the vessel passed within a few miles of two fairly large ...

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  9. WESTERN-AUSTRALIA.

    At the Mundaring weir the recent heavy rains have added considerably to the volume of overflow, and, on Thursday the height of the water over the weir was 14[?]inches. ...

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  10. UNIVERSITY FOR THE WEST.

    At a special meeting of the representatives of the University extension committee, University Graduates Union, and University trustees, held yesterday, the following ...

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  11. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000 miles).—Passed: Aug. 3, Euryai[?]s, s, and Vennachar, s, bound westward. TOWNSVILLE (1370 miles).—Arr: Aug 3, Barrier, s, from north. ...

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  12. DEPARTURES.—Aug. 3.

    Himalaya, R.M.S., for London, via ports. Apolda, s, for Antwerp and Hamburg. Indra, s, for Valparaiso. Malaita, s, for Gilbert and Ellice Groups. ...

    Article : 90 words
  13. MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES.

    At the Ironworks, operations at the rolling mills have been going on fairly steadily, There has been some delay through the want of steel, owing to the steel furnace being ...

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  14. THE REFEREE'S DECISION.

    In the evening, at Bateman's Hotel, Mr. Rush gave his written decision, which was as follows:— "In giving my decision in answer to the ...

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  15. PROJFCTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 5.

    Ao[?]angi, s, for Vancouver, via ports; Karitane, s, for Strahan and Regatta Point; Bega, s, for Bermagui and Eden; Wauchope, s, for Port Macquarie; Pyrmont, s, for Port Macquarie; Rocklily, s, for Nambucca River; ...

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  16. CLEARANCES.—Aug. 3.

    Antigua, sh, 1348 tons, Captain Tergersen, for West Coast, via Newcastle. Himalaya, R.M.S. 6898 tons, Captain Broun, for London, via ports. ...

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  17. NEW ZEALAND.

    The annual report of the Tourist Department states that the number of visitors to the colony last year was 9684, againsct 7142 for the previous year. It is estimated that the ...

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  18. EXPORTS.—Aug. 3.

    Himalaya, R.M.S., for London, via ports: 5862 ingots tin, 490 bgs ore, 1508 bls wool, 2094 pkgs meats, 320 bxs butter, 3343 crts rabbits, 3988 carcases mutton, 5200 bars lead, 7776 ingots copper, 11 bxa sovereigns, ...

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  19. INCREASE IN OLD AGE PENSIONERS.

    At the end of the financial year there were 13,257 old age pensioners on the books of the department, including 660 Maoris, being an increase of 675 over the previous year. ...

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  20. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    While working on a steamer at the A.U.S.N. Company's wharf on Saturday George Cliff, stevedore, was crushed between a large bale of paper and the coamings of ...

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  21. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Aorangi will leave Sydney at 1 p.m. today for Vancouver. The Ortona is due at Adelaide to-day, and Sydney on Saturday. ...

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  22. THE NEW COMET.

    Mr. C. J. Merfield, F.R.A.S., in writing upon the above subject, states that the question of identity with the comet discovered by Daniel, of Princeton, U.S. of America, requires ...

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  23. DEPARTURE OF THE AORANGI.

    The R.M.S. Aorangi, of the Canadian-Australian line, will leave Flood's Wharf, Circular Quay, at 1 p.m. to-day, for Brisbane, Suva, Fanning Island, Honolulu, Victoria B.C. and Vancouver. The ...

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  24. FELL OFF A PLANK.

    Charles Simmons, 28, coal-lumper, residing in Campbell-street, city while engaged at his occupation on board the steamer Age at 3 a.m. on Saturday, slipped and fell off a ...

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  25. ANOTHER CHALLENGE.

    Immediately after Webb had finished the race, Richard Tresidder made sure of a match by being the first challenger. A deposit was made with Mr. R. Coombes, and no doubt ...

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  26. SUDDEN DEATH.

    Boaz Handover, 71, a native of Somerset, England died suddenly at his residence, Koga[?]h, at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. The body was removed to the morg[?], and the ...

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  27. FELL OFF A BUILDING.

    Albert Hodgson, 20, residing at Kogarah, while working at a building in course of erection at Forest Lodge, overbalanced and fell, striking some iron railings in his ...

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  28. NEW ZEALAND.

    AUCKLAND.—Arr: Aug. 4. Drayton Grange, s, from Sydney. Dep: Aug 4, Aldebaran, bq. for Sydney. KAIPARA.—Dep: Aug. 4. Olivi[?], bq. for Adelaide. WELLINGTON.—Arr: Aug. 4, Invertay, s, from New ...

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  29. THE VICTOR INTERVIEWED.

    At Abbotsford a magnificent view of the finish was obtained. When it was seen that the New Zealander was a certainty, the incredulous expressions of surprise gave ...

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  30. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 295 words
  31. BABY'S BODY FOUND.

    About 9.40 a.m. on Saturday a little girl was passing across vacant land off Wellington-street, Waterloo, when she found the body of a newly-born male child, wrapped in a ...

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  32. STREET ACCIDENTS.

    [?] Jane Shaw, 78, married, and residing in Cleveland-street, Redfern, fell off a tram in George-street West on Saturday night, and received severe injuries to her forehead. The ...

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  33. THE CHANGSHA.

    The steamer Changsha, from Yokohama, Hongkong, Manila, Zamboanga, Port Darwin, and Queensland ports, arrived at Sydney yesterday morning. Passengers—Mrs. Newborn, Mrs. Sidford and child, Mrs. ...

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  34. FRACTURED THIGH.

    George Gordon Taylor, 14, residing in Bligh-street, Newtown, had his right thigh fractured while playing football in a paddock near the University Park yesterday. The Civil ...

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  35. MR. E. NELLSON'S VIEWS.

    Mr. Neilson, who came over the Tasman Sea with Webb, said the boat used was that in which Webb raced Stanhury. He knew all along that the New Zealander was one of the ...

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  36. ABOLITION OF BARS.

    The Rev. W. F. Crafts, superintendent of the International Reform Bureau, delivered his farewell address at Chippendale Methodist Church last evening. ...

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  37. THE CORTEZ.

    The Norwegian ship Cortez, in ballast, from A[?] fagasta, 98 days out, arrived in Port Jackson during Saturday night. The voyage was commenced on April 27, and light to moderate, winds were met with ...

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  38. CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.

    On Wednesday' the clothes of the infant daughter of Constable Murphy caught fire. It is surmised that the child was playing with matches. The child succumbed to her ...

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  39. THE MAILS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 232 words
  40. THE MAHENO.

    The turbine steamer Maheno, which left Sydney on July 27 for New Zealand ports, Hobart, and Melbourne, will be docked at Lyttelton owing to the discovery of a flaw in the midship stern tube. Her trip to ...

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  41. THE REFEREE UNCOMMUNICATIVE.

    Seen after the race by a "Herald" reporter, Mr. Michael Rush refused to say anything further than:—"It was a great race in the first half, but the New Zealander won ...

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  42. CHILD BURNT TO DEATH.

    At 8 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs. L. Beggs, residing at Billabong Creek, left three children near a fire outside her residence while she milked a cow. Presently her ...

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  43. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

    The Ville de la Ciotat will leave Sydney for Marseilles, via the usual ports, on August 12. The Armand Behic, from Marseilles, left Fremantle at 10 p.m. on August 2. She is due at Sydney on Aug. 12, ...

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  44. "A TERRIFIC TRIAL."

    Very few people could have known of a trial spin over the course which Webb is salt to have made on Thursday morning at day-break. On the strength of this trial some ...

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  45. A WORD WITH WEBB'S TRAINER.

    Mr. J. D. Barnet, who has been looking after the champion, was been at Abbotsford just after the race. He said:—"I knew all along that our man would win. He caught Towns ...

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  46. QUEENSLAND RECORDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 324 words
  47. GEORGE TOWNS' REGRET.

    George Towns, ex-champton, said he was truly sorry about the foul. His brother rowed a fair race. Asked if he would be a challenger to Webb, he said, "I handed the championship ...

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  48. FEDERAL-HOULDER-SHIRE-BUCKNALL LINES.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Ltd., Sydney agents, report:— The Waipara is due to leave Melbourne for South Africa and London. Carpentaria is loading in Queensland ports for South Africa and London. Cornwall is ...

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  49. TWO BOYS DROWNED.

    Rupert Charles Carter, aged 7 years, and Frank Carter, aged 5½ years, fell into the Yarra at Burnley to-day, and were drowned. The two boys were accompanied by younger ...

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  50. WEBB'S BACKER ENTHUSIASTIC.

    Mr. W. Tuck, Webb's backer, was pardonably excited over the win. "The best man won," he declared. "There's not the slightest doubt of it. Webb could beat him again at ...

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  51. DESPATCH OF MAILS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER PLACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  52. 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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  53. TRESIDDER CHALLENGES THE WINNER.

    Immediately after the race Richard Tresidder placed a deposit with Mr. R. Coombs to bind a match with the declared winner. ...

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  54. TOWNS INTERVIEWED.

    After the race Towns went to Mortlake, where a little knot of people awaited him at his boatshed. He was conveyed thither in a motor boat. On landing his brother, George ...

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  55. SETTING FIRE TO A JUNK.

    "To get even with the contractor," was the reason given for the firing of a large conservancy junk at Wanchai on July 10 (reports the "Hongkong Daily Press"). The junk was lying off the Bowrington ...

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  56. SATISFACTION IN NEW ZEALAND.

    The news of Webb's win was received with great pleasure throughout the colony. At Wanganui the band played, the townspeople assembled, and the Mayor delivered a speech, ...

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  57. TAKEN HOT AT BEDTIME.

    Wolfe's Schnapps and lemon cures colds and influenza. Buy whole bottles.—Advt. As for wit and Humour good ...

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  58. BEACH'S OPINION.

    "Webb simply rowed the other follow out," said Beach, "and no one was more surprised than I was," he added. Asked as to what he thought of Webb's rowing, the old ...

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  59. TAKEN HOT AT BEDTIME.

    Wolfe's Schnapps and lemon cures colds and influenza. Buy whole bottles.—Advt. For Children's Hacking Cough at night, W[?] Great Peppermint Cure. 1s 6d.—Advt. ...

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  60. THE FAMILY STI'MULANT.

    Wolfe's Sshnapps should be in every home, A drink; a tonic, a medicine.—Advt. Unequalled and Invincible for Coughs and Colds— Woods Great Peppermint Cure. 1s 6d.—Advt. ...

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  61. THE FAMILY STI'MULANT.

    Wolfe's Sshnapps should be in every home. A drink, a tonic, a medicine.—Advt. For Children's Hacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1s 6d.—Advt. ...

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