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  2. FINANCES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

    It Is not difficult to make out a strong case against the existing system of municipal government as it applies to the metropolitan district. Within this comparatively ...

    Article : 1,508 words
  3. THE APRIL REVIEWS.

    Leslie Stephen, was fortunate in his biographer, but also in the writer of an appreciative review in the "Nineteenth Century" on this "Life and Letters" by F. W. Maitland. ...

    Article : 1,743 words
  4. AT WESTMINSTER.

    It is a complaint against the present House of Commons by the dwindling number of Parliamentarians of the old school who remain at Westminster that it is becoming too ...

    Article : 978 words
  5. SPORTING.

    The middle grass track at Randwick was in use, and in good order yesterday morning. The work generally was uninteresting. Brazier beat Sea Moon over seven furlongs in lm 34s, while ...

    Article : 709 words
  6. CYCLING AND MOTORING

    The Federal conference of the various interstate league representatives will take place at Sydney on the 21st inst. Several important matters dealing with cycling will be discussed. ...

    Article : 40 words
  7. MARKERS' TOURNAMENT.

    The following entries have been received for the markers' tournament, which will begin at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's rooms, Castlereagh-street, on June 24:—F. Smith, jun., "G.P.," W. Taylor, H. Franklin, ...

    Article : 109 words
  8. ROZELLE BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Rozelle Bicycle Club has issued its run card for the season, and judging by the list of fixtures it is evident that the members will be kept busy during the next few months. In addition to the usual weekly ...

    Article : 99 words
  9. CHINESE PLEA FOB JUSTICE.

    Much interest attaches to the remarkable letter of protest, printed below. In which Chinese resident in Singapore repudiates the charges so freely levelled against his ...

    Article : 1,271 words
  10. WARRNAMBOOL-MELBOURNE ROAD RACE.

    The annual road race for cyclists from Warrnambool to Melbourne will this year take place on September 28. The contest will be decided under the rules of the League ol Victorian Wheelmen. Last year a record ...

    Article : 182 words
  11. RAILWAY MATTERS.

    Sir,—I had the honour of being a member of a deputation of local aldermen who waited upon the Chief Railway Commissioner while upon his tour of inspection of the Illawarra ...

    Article : 565 words
  12. MOTOR CYCLE RACE AT DUBBO.

    A big motor cicle event will take place to-day, over a 50 miles course at Dubbo. Considerable interest is taken in the event, not only in the Dubbo district, but also in Sydney. The following handicaps have been ...

    Article : 138 words
  13. THE JAPAN YEAR BOOK.

    Mr. F. Kanematsu, on behalf of the publishers, forwards "The Japan Year Book" for 1906. This is a very interesting little book, full of details which must be of ...

    Article : 384 words
  14. THE GLEN INNES-INVERELL 'BUSES.

    The two new petrol-driven "Dennis" omnibuses, which Messrs. Reaney and Broadbent, of the B. and R. Motor Garage, Circular Quay, Sydney, landed on Saturday for Dr. Vivers, were sent away yesterday ...

    Article : 137 words
  15. FORD MOTOR CARS.

    Mr. Arthur Davies, the Australasian representative of the Ford motor car, writes stating that quite a number of motorists in Sydney have been under the impression that the model NN runabout Ford car can be bought ...

    Article : 88 words
  16. THE B.S.A. TRADE-MARK.

    It is a frequent practice on the Continent for unserupu[?]ous traders to copy well-known English trademarks, and register them in their own country. This was done recently by a cycle dealer in Sofia, Bulgaria, ...

    Article : 91 words
  17. FOREIGN RIDERS.

    Notwithstanding the reports circulated that Major Taylor, [?]vor Lawson, Floyd Macfarland, and Ellegaard would visit Australia this year, "it is improbable," says a London journal, "that any of the riders ...

    Article : 145 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

    There will be no straight-out business on the City Handicap and Birthday Cup till after the acceptances. The favourite picks in doubles for the City Handicap are Step Out, ...

    Article : 69 words
  19. VICTORIAN YEAR BOOK, 1906-7.

    The Government Statist (Mr. E. T. Drake) has issued the first part of the "Victorian Year Book, 1906-7," containing introductory remarks and Constitution and Government. Interesting details are furnished ...

    Article : 692 words
  20. RAILWAY FREIGHTS AND PASSENGER RATES.

    Sir,—In view of Mr. Carruthers's statement at Kogarah and your leader of to-day, commenting upon it, wherein you write—"the Chief Railway Commissioner has told the ...

    Article : 414 words
  21. PEKIN-PARIS MOTOR RACE.

    When the English mail left, all arrangements for the great motor race from Pekin to Paris, a distance of over 8000 miles, had been completed. Twenty-eight competitors, with different types of cars, had nominated ...

    Article : 161 words
  22. ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

    The following weights have been issued for the Birthday meeting at Victoria Park:- Hurdle Race.—Workmaster, 10st 121b; Torpol, 10st 10lb; Majestic, 10st 9lb; Royal Park, 10st 9lb; ...

    Article : 506 words
  23. FOOTBALL.

    The council of the N.S.W. Rugby Union has decided to vote £50 towards the expenses of the Great Public Schools' team to visit New Zealand. The union has arrived at a conclusion upon the ...

    Article : 203 words
  24. SOCIALIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

    The Socialist Sunday-school held in London County Council premises has become quite a settled institution (says the "Evening Standard and St. James's Gazette") in the ...

    Article : 449 words
  25. BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

    At the annual meeting of the Wednesday Football Association officers were elected. The treasurer is Mr. A. L. Gemmell, and the secretary Mr. V. G. Kavanagh. The following teams have ...

    Article : 114 words
  26. THE COMMONWEALTH MAIL LINE.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day something is said about the Federal Government guaranteeing £125,000 per annum to the debentureholders, in the above venture. I do not know ...

    Article : 214 words
  27. GOLF.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 74 words
  28. ATHLETICS.

    The eighth annual sports meeting was held at Rushcutter Bay Oval on friday. The results were:- 100yds. Handicap, under 12: Mealing, 1; Thompson, 2. 50yds. Junior Roys: West, 1;; Bateup, 2. ...

    Article : 341 words
  29. MARRICKVILLE v HUNTER'S HILL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 words
  30. IN THE GARDENS.

    Sir,—As I am a frequent visitor to the Damain and Botanic Gardens, I observe the various additions, improvements, and repairs effected thereon—most of them, much wanted. ...

    Article : 267 words
  31. HAS THE SOUL WEIGHT?

    Nothing seems to be sacred to tho American scientist. According to a correspondent of the "Morning Post," a reputable Boston newspaper says that five physicians of ...

    Article : 286 words
  32. METROPOLITAN v SUBURBAN TEAM.

    The first of the annual matches between the combined metropolitan and tile combined suburban teams will be played on the 'Parramatta links on the 25th inst, when the metropolitan team will be the guests ...

    Article : 240 words
  33. PLUMBING.

    Sir,—Permit me to take up a little space in your columns on the above heading. As most people are aware, a lot depends on plumbing and the way it is done from a sanitary ...

    Article : 313 words
  34. REVENUE AND NO-LICENSE.

    Sir,—The oft-repeated statement that nolicense if carried would mean a serlous diminution in revenue, and subsequently increased taxation, has a significant reply in the case ...

    Article : 184 words
  35. BILLIARDS.

    The preliminary game in the New South Wales amateur billiard championship between Me[?]srs. J. B. Belfield and W. H. Squires, was concluded last night at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's rooms, ...

    Article : 271 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 124 words
  37. LAWN TENNIS.

    Entries closed on Monday night for this competi* tion, and 12 clubs entered for the two classes. The teams were graded as fololws:- Class "A": Strathfield, Birchgrove, Mosman, ...

    Article : 187 words
  38. Advertising

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