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  2. HISTORICAL GATHERING.

    In the presence of a large and enthusiastin gathering, and amidst appropriate surroundings, the ceremony of unveiling the Sirius anchor and gun was performed on ...

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  3. TASMANIA.

    The wreckage found near the mouth of the Little Piper River is believed to be part of the ketch Royal Oak, wrecked in 1905, some miles from Tamar Heads, and not portions of ...

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  4. SHIPPING.

    Orient, R.M.S. 5631 tons, Captain Nicholson, from London, via ports. Passengers:— Dr. Alex, Brebner, Mr. J. A. Philips, Rev. G. Snannon, Miss E. and Miss G. Tighe, Mr. and Miss Thomas, Mrs. Geoffrey Harper, ...

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Municipal Council last evening unanimously adopted the amended estimate prepared by the Works Department for the water scheme. It was decided to request the ...

    Article : 61 words
  6. CASUALTIES.

    Stanley Berry, a resident of Balmain, who had been camping at Menangle, met with a serious accident yesterday while on his way home. He had wrapped his loaded rifle in his ...

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  7. SCHOOLS OF ARTS.

    There was a good attendance at the Amateur concert last night in aid of the School of Arts, and £10 was realised. ...

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  8. FIRES.

    A stack of hay, of between 40 and 50 tons, was destroyed by fire to-day at Callaghan's place, Foster s Valley. The cause of the fire is not known. With the aid of neighbours ...

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  9. IN THE COUNTRY.

    Atheltic sports, promoted by the Bulahdelah progress committee, were held here yesterday, and were very successful. COOLAMON, Saturday. ...

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  10. SAILING EVENTS.

    The breeze came in from the north cast during the day, and was of nice strength Some very close con tests were witnessed. The results were as follow:— BOATS 16FT AND UPWARDS (skiff excepted). ...

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  11. BOY FATALLY INJURED.

    Edward Foster, 16, who was admitted to Royal North Sydney Hospital on Friday night suffering from injuries received through being kicked by a horse, died on Saturday night. ...

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  12. HOSPITALS.

    At the annual meeting of the Bombala Hospital the financial statement showed a credit balance of £564. Mr. H. M. Joseph was elected bon. treasurer, Mr. C. Brennand bon. ...

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  13. A SUDDEN DEATH.

    Win. Clark, about 60 years of age, died at the Central Railway Station on Saturday morning. He was intending to go to Parramatta with his grandson, and was waiting ...

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  14. TEMPE REGATTA AND SPORTS.

    The second annual regatta and sports was held at Cook's River, Tempe, on Saturday, and proved successful in every way. The course selected was an admirable one, affording the thousands of ...

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  15. CONCUSSION OF THE BRAIN.

    A lad named Richard Lavelle was admitted to the Sydney Hospital on Saturday in an unconscious condition, suffering from concussion of the brain. ...

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  16. TROUT AND TROUT-FISHING.

    Sir,—The adverse comments made by "A.C." and "Old Salmo Trutta" in their admirable contributions which have appeared in your columns upon the "rainbow" trout question ...

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  17. FOUND HANGING.

    An inquiry was held yesterday at Bondi into the death of a carrier named Alex. Rankin. From the evidence it appears that the deceased was on his way to Bondi with some ...

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  18. DEPARTURES.—Jan. 26.

    Ormuz, R.M.S., for London, via ports. Suevic, s, for South Africa and London, via ports. Peregrine, s, for Brisbane and northern ports. Gabo[?] s, for Mclbourne. ...

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  19. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Jan. 28.

    Nera, F.M.S., for Marseilles, via ports; Oonah, s, for Hobart (direct); Kakapo, s, for Devonport, Burnie, and Stanley (cargo only); Wauchope, s, for Port Macquarie. Hastings, and Wilson rivers; Duroby, s, for ...

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  20. THE CHURCHES.

    In Mimosa Park last night a moonlight "continental" was held in aid of the Church of England. The occasion was made an opportunity for saying farewell to the Rev. ...

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  21. CLEARANCES.—Jan. 26.

    Mocraki, s, 4392 tons Captain Worrall, for New Zealand ports, via Wellington Passengers-Captain and Mrs. Colt and infant, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Munro, Mr. and Mrs. Gibb. Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn, Rev. and ...

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  22. SUPPOSED POISONING.

    The death occurred of a small boy named Stanley Sutton, of Cudal, at the Orange Hospital yesterday. A post-mortem examination disclosed phosphorus in the viscera, and the ...

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  23. A MINER'S DEATH.

    A miner named Thos. Dampier, working at Mongarlowe, received severe injuries through being struck by a falling lath, and he died in the hospital to-day. Deceased was unmarried, ...

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  24. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1229 miles).—Dep: Jan. 27, Mahena, s, for Sydney; Star of Japan, s, for London. AUCKLAND (1281 miles).—-Arr: Jan. 26, Irish Monarch, s, from Sydney ...

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  25. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.

    Patrons: His Excellency Sir Harry M. Rawson, Governor; Sir Frederick M. Darley, G.C.M.G., Lieutenant-Governor; Vice-Admiral Sir Wilmot H. Fawkes. President: Alderman ...

    Article : 1,235 words
  26. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 447 words
  27. DEATH OF A MINER.

    The inquest on the body of William M'Keeman, who was fatally injured on the Proprietary mine on Wednesday evening, resulted in a verdict of accidental death. ...

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  28. AN UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE.

    This morning a fisherman, T. Campbell, had a nasty experience at Port Kembla. He was in his boat, and while making his way along was dashed by the heavy seas on to the piles ...

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  29. SPORTS AT CANTERBURY.

    The members of the Captain Cook Lodge, No. 62, F.A.F.S of A., held their annual sports at the Canterbury Park Racecourse on Saturday. There was a good attendance. The members of the lodge formed ...

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  30. IMPORTS.—Jan. 27.

    Kakapo, s, from Devonport 4762 sks potatoes, 1015 sks oats, 215 sks peas, 53 sks turnips, 125 tons bullion, and sundries. Titus, s., from Gilbert and Ellice Islands. 460 tons ...

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  31. PASSENGERS BY THE F.M.S. NERA.

    The following passengers have been booked by the Messageries Maritimes F.M.S Nera, which sails from Circular Quay at noon to day for Marseilles, via ports:—For Marseilles: Dr. and Mrs. Fetchett, ...

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  32. THE R.M.S. SONOMA.

    The Oceanic Company's R.M.S. Sonoma was floated out of Woolwich Dock yesterday after having been cleaned and painted, and towed to the company's bacy in Neutral Bay. She will take in bunker, and ...

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  33. STEAMER RETURNS TO PORT.

    The steamer Nardoo, which sailed for Newcastle on Saturday morning, returned to port a few hours later, owing to the bad weather and anchored in Watson's Bay. ...

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  34. THE R.M.S. AORANGI.

    The R.M.S. Aorangi, of the Canadian-Australian line, yesterday arrived at Brisbane en route from Vancouver to Sydney. ...

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  35. EXHIBITION BY BELLINGTON.

    A swimming match between Billington, professional champion of England, and Lamb, champion professional diver of Victoria, over 1000yds, Billington conceding Lamb 1m start, ...

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  36. THE R.M.S. ORIENT.

    The Orient Company's R.M.S. Orient arrived from London shortly after 8 o'clock on Saturday morning, and berthed at Circular Quay. ...

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  37. ISLAND CRUISE OF THE TITUS.

    Messrs. Burns, Philip, and Co.'s island mail steamer Titus arrived last evening with passengers and a cargo of island produce from the Gilbert and Ellice islands, and berthed at the Federal Wharf. ...

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  38. BURNS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT.

    The presence in our midst of Mr. Andrew Black, whose engagements will keep him in this State until near the end of March, when he sings in the "Creation," enabled the ...

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  39. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.— Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 7 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.45 p.m. Eden.—Bega, 1 p.m. ...

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  40. NARROW ESCAPE OF A STEAMER.

    The captain and crew of the steamer Norkoowa had a trying experience in Port Kembla Bay to-day. It appears that on completing the loading of a cargo of coal yesterday it ...

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  41. THE APOLDA.

    The steamer Apolda, of the German-Australian line, arrived yesterday from Port Pirie to load for the Continent. She anchored in Double Bay. ...

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  42. THE MILTIADES.

    Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited, have been advised of the departure of the Aberdeen liner Miltiades, from Plymouth, for Australian ports, on the 24th instant. ...

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  43. ROWING EVENTS.

    The rowing course for nearly all the races was from near Bradley's Head to a mark in Neutral Bay, a distance of about 1 mile 700yds. The water was fairly smooth, and the racing was excellent, although ...

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  44. THE QUEEN AMELIA.

    The steamer Queen Amelia, with a general cargo from New York, is expected this morning. ...

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  45. FOR NOUMEA.

    The French mail steamer Dumbea will leave the M. M. Company's wharf, Circular Quay, on the 31st instant at 10 a.m. for Noumea. ...

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  46. PACIFIQUE FROM NOUMEA.

    The M.M. Company's steamer Pacifique yesterday arrived from Noumea, and berthed at Darling Island She left the French port on Wednesday last, and experienced fine weather until Saturday, when strong ...

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  47. AN EXCITING VOYAGE.

    The four-masted barque Port Stanley, which arrived at Melbourne on Thursday last from New York via Cape Horn, had a vovage full of incidents Sandy Hook was left on September 30, and for a week there was fine ...

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  48. SWIMMING CARNIVAL AT WOLLONGONG.

    A successful carnival was held at the local baths this afternoon, under the auspices of the Swimming Club There was a large attendance of the public, and the events throughout were well contested. ...

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  49. THE NORTHERN TRAIN SERVICE.

    Sir,—I wish to draw attention to the very bad management in the running of the Brisbane mail train. For some time past the accommodation on this train has not been ...

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  50. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

    Interest in the Adelaide competition has been increased by the defeat of Sturt, which has placed the Southerners on a level with Adelaide for first position. At Unley on Saturday North Adelaide declared with ...

    Article : 221 words
  51. MELBOURNE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

    The Monaro arrived it Sydney last night from W.A., via ports. The Hobart was expected to leave Fremantle last Saturday for eastern States. ...

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  52. THE SHOPS.

    Although most of the large city firms closed on Saturday, a number of the smaller establishments remained open, but if the appearance of the principal thoroughfares could be taken ...

    Article : 245 words
  53. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 43 words
  54. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    BRISBANE (500 miles).—Arr: Jan. 27. Aorangi, R.M.S., from Vancouver: Flinders, s, from [?]undaberg; Innamincka, s, from Sydney; Wollowra, s, from Cairns; Tay, s, from Maryborough, Dep; Jan. 27, ...

    Article : 908 words
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