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  2. DISUSED SEWERS.

    Sir,—.Under the above heading in to-day "Horald" you give the Chief Secretary's view on the question of disused soweres as aids to spreading the plague. He discounted the ...

    Article : 606 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Last night Mr. S. W. Moore, Minister for Mines, addressed a large number of electors in the public hall. Mr. Joshua Parker presided. Mr. Moore spoke for over two and ...

    Article : 91 words
  4. SHIPPING.

    Persic, [?] 11,973 tons, Captain ditchburn, from Liverpool, via Capetown, Albany, Adelaide, and Melbourne, Passengers—From Liverpool: Miss Alexander, Miss M. Allen, Mr. P. Bryce, Miss Z. Cox, Mr. E. Craston, Mr. ...

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  5. SPORTING.

    The magpie grass track was in use at Randwick yesterday morning, and on this rink Tregeare ran six furiongs in 1m 22½s, a distance which The intended cast behind in 1m 17½s, ...

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  6. NEW ZEALAND CYCLING.

    It was published in yesterdays cable news from New zealand that Wyatt the New South Wales rider who won the Sydney Thousand last year, had beaten Sutherland for the mile New Zealand championship, Wyatt ...

    Article : 70 words
  7. TESTING A MOTOR-WAGGON.

    Messrs. W. Arnott, Ltd., are greatly pleased with the success of a test to which their Swiftsure motor biscuit waggon was subjected during a journey across the Blue Mountains to Bathurst and the return via ...

    Article : 547 words
  8. TASMANLAN TURF CLUB.

    The summer meeting of the tasmanian Turf Club was opened on the Mowbray course to-day in perfect weather and there was a large and fashionable attendance Fourteen horses started in the ...

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  9. THE BREMEN DUE TO DAY.

    The German mail steamer Bremen, one of the large vessels of the Nord-Deutsher Lloyd fleet, signalled Wilson's Promontory at 6.50 yesterday morning, and will therefore reach Sydney late this afternoon. She ...

    Article : 172 words
  10. NORTH COAST RAILWAY.

    At a public meeting to-night resolutions were carried to the effect that a deputation from the public bodies on the North Coast should wait on the Premier and Minister for ...

    Article : 63 words
  11. COROWA WATER SUPPLY.

    Officers from the Board of Works Department are now engaged testing the waterworks prior to handing them over to the council. So far everything appears to be running ...

    Article : 69 words
  12. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    James Clow, 29, an electric lamp cleaner, in the employ of the City Council, and residing in Pritehard-street, Annandale, was attending to his duties opposite the Central ...

    Article : 117 words
  13. SEEKING A CARGO.—ARRIVAL OF THE NOTR DAME D'AVOR.

    The French barque Notre Dame d'Avor, a fine steel vessel of 1774 tons, less than five years old, which has been touring the ocean in search of a cargo, arrived at Sydney yesterday afternoon in ballast from ...

    Article : 208 words
  14. POST-OFFICE STABLES.

    Sir,—Mr. James Inglis, in writing to your paper on Saturday, state: "The Post-office block is found to be an infected centre. Right in the heart of this busy block large ...

    Article : 277 words
  15. ACCIDENT TO. A TRAIN.

    The engine of the mail train from Cryon to Narrabri, running tender first, ran over a cow on a low-level crossing, a mile from Narrabri railway station, at five minutes past 8 last ...

    Article : 97 words
  16. COLLISION WITH A TRAM.

    Charles McLaughlin, 60, residing at the Metropolitan Coffee Palace, in George-street, was driving a waggon along Gordon-street, Balmain, yesterday, when his vehicle came into ...

    Article : 65 words
  17. HOSPITALS.

    At the annual meeting of the hospital the reports and balance-sheet were submitted, and were highly satisfactory, the latter showing a credit of over £400. ...

    Article : 73 words
  18. THE GUTHRIE AT PORT DARWIN According to a [?]

    According to a telegram received yesterday by Messrs, Burns, Philp,and Co., Ltd., the steamer Guthrie, from Singapore, via Samarang (Java), [?] rived at Port Darwin yesterday morning, and resumed ...

    Article : 56 words
  19. GOLF.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  20. ACCIDENT AT PROSPECT QUARRY.

    On Wednesday afternoon an accident occurred at the Prospect blue metal quarry, when two workmen. Edward O'Connor and James Manning, received severe injuries. The ...

    Article : 119 words
  21. THE JESSOMENE FIXED.

    The British ship Jessomene, which arrived here is ballast from Pisagua, on the West Coast of South America, on Saturday last, was yesterday fixed by Messrs, Gibbs, Bright, and Co. to load at South ...

    Article : 50 words
  22. CHURCHES.

    A successful entertainment, in aid of St. Luke's C. T. building repair fund, was held in St. Luke's schoolroom on Tuesday evening. ...

    Article : 26 words
  23. THE BAR HARBOURS.

    The following reports were received yesterday from the coastal harbours:—Cape Hawke, 7it on bar at high water this morning; Bellinger Heads, 12ft on bar at high water to-day, 9ft 6in on crossing; Ballin ...

    Article : 79 words
  24. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Hunter River District Lawn Tennis Association will be holding its annual tennis tournament at the Newcastle Cricket Ground on eight fine grass courts on March 29 and 30 and April 1, Programmes will ...

    Article : 47 words
  25. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 14.

    Loongana, bq, for Butaritari, Gilbert islands. Mildura, s, for Fremantle. Adderley, bq, for Honolulu, via Newcastle. Suva, s, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. "THE DIRTIEST CITY."

    Sir.—The reply of the city surveyor, Mr. W. M. Gordon, to the statements made by Colonel Lassetter in his series of letters concerning the cleanliness of our city, is one ...

    Article : 430 words
  27. FORTUNE-TELLER FINED.

    For "telling fortunes," an Indian named MeyerSingh was to-day sentenced to two weeks' gaol, the sentence to be suspended on accused entering into recognisances to be of good ...

    Article : 38 words
  28. PEA-RIFLE FATALITY.

    A half-caste aboriginal at Moolpa station, named Stephen Coombs, was shooting in company with two younger boys, who had a pearifle, to-day, when he was accidentally shot ...

    Article : 47 words
  29. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Feb. 15.

    Carpentaria [?] for Durban, Capetown and London, via ports; Star of Scotland, s, for London, via New Zealand ports; Hobart, s, for Melbourne. Adelaide Fremantle Bunbury and Geraldton, transhipping for ...

    Article : 143 words
  30. COOTAMUNDRA TURF CLUB.

    The concluding day of the Cootamundra Turf Club's annual race meeting was favoured by fine weather There was a large attendance and big fields while the racing was the best for years past. Results: ...

    Article : 248 words
  31. SAILING.

    The Watson's Bay and Vaucluse Sailing Club is arranging for an invitation handicap race, open to all boats 20ft and under, limited to jib and mainsail and four bands, to be held to-morrow. ...

    Article : 92 words
  32. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    COOKTOWN (1550 miles).—Dep: Feb. 14 Mararoa, [?] for Brisbane. CAINS (1400 miles).—Arr: Feb. 14, Arramac, [?] from Sydney. ...

    Article : 1,376 words
  33. VICTORIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    The following scratchings were recorded today:—V.R.C. Ascot Vale Stakes: Montcalm and Siege Mof. V.A.T.C. Sallisbury Welter Handicap: Lord Merv and Tortive. ...

    Article : 78 words
  34. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

    At the police court to-day William Joseph Quinn, 48, was charged with having, while council clerk to the late South Singleton Municipal Council, fraudulently embezzled the ...

    Article : 81 words
  35. INFANT ACCIDENTALLY POISONED.

    Elizabeth GravestocK, aged l8 months, died last evening as the result of her drinking arsenic mixed with sugar and water. Mrs. Gravestock had prepared the mixture for the ...

    Article : 88 words
  36. SWIMMING.

    The following are the allotted handicaps for the above club's 132yds handicap:—A. V. Linsley, scratch; R. Scott, 1s; J. II. M'Laughlin, H. B. Treacy, 8s; W. Thompson, F. Garvin, 4s; G. M'Laughlin, 5s; H. ...

    Article : 122 words
  37. CLEARANCES—Feb. 14.

    Mildura, s, 2184 tons, Captain Thorpe, for Fremantie. Suva, s, 2229 tons, Captain M'Lcllan, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 51 words
  38. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    The weather was miserable and cold at Flemington this morning, and track operations, with the exception of a few gallops, were quiet. The first to go fast was ...

    Article : 1,117 words
  39. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were opened on Tuesday before Judge Docker, Mr. H. Pollock being Crown Prosecutor. H. T. McMahon and H. Stewart were charged in company with ...

    Article : 620 words
  40. ACCIDENT TO A CYCLIST.

    Frank Hoffman, whilst riding a bicycle in the vicinity of the racecourse, met with a nasty accident, through the front fork of the machine breaking. He was thrown heavily ...

    Article : 60 words
  41. COASTERS OUTWARD.—Feb. 14.

    [?]tea, Ktch, for Broken Bay; Mokau, s, for Tweed River. ...

    Article : 17 words
  42. IMPORTS.—Feb. 14.

    Chingtu, s, from Japan and Hongkong, via ports: 35 cs tea, 150 cs [?] oil. 13 bis rattans [?]12 [?] nuts, 225 bgs rice, 76 cls ropes, 15 bdls chairs, 50 ris matting, 70 cs cig[?]s, 410 bgs tin ore, 14 bgs ...

    Article : 270 words
  43. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 640 words
  44. QUIRINDI JOCKEY, CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the above club was concluded to-day, with the following results:- Flying Handicap, Of- Croxdale, by Beauchamp—Gold-finch, 7st 13lb, 1; Simmerelle, 8st 5lb, 2; Miss Chance, ...

    Article : 374 words
  45. THE WEATHER.

    Shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon a southerly change, which had been reported earlier in the day from Jervis Bay and other southern ports, reached the city, and blew at ...

    Article : 343 words
  46. STANDARDISATION OF DISINFECTANTS.

    Sir,—In reply to Mr. Dearman's letter, which appeared in your issue of 12th inst under the above heading, I think it only right that the public should be acquainted with the fact ...

    Article : 667 words
  47. EXPORTS—Feb. 14.

    Dundonald, 4m bq, for Falmouth: 32,600 bgs wheat, Customs house.—Entered outward: Feb. 14, Carpentaria, s, for London, via ports; Oonah s,for Hobart; Manica, s. for dunkirk, London, and Antwerp: Persic, ...

    Article : 446 words
  48. CUDAL JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Cudal Jockey Club races were held yesterday when the attendance was good Results:- Opening Handicap.—Gladya, Trial Stakes.—S.E.L, 1: Ballistine, 2 (dead-heat). ...

    Article : 51 words
  49. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  50. R.M.S. OROTAVA AT FREMANTLE,

    The R.M.S. Orotava, from London, arrived at 6.30 this afternoon. Her passengers are:- For Melbourne: Messrs. E.F. Mitchell, M. Munro. For Sdyney: Messrs II. Clarke, J. Esplin, Rev. ...

    Article : 83 words
  51. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orotava, from London, bound to Sydney, arrived at Fremantle at 4.35 yesterday afternoon. The R.M.S. Marmoro, from London, is due at Sydney early this morning. She signalled Wilson's ...

    Article : 140 words
  52. CRICKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 195 words
  53. THE MAILS.

    South Australia —Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria—Overland, 5.30 and 7 p.m. Queensland—Overland, 3.45 p.m. Tathra—Bega, 9 a.m. ...

    Article : 366 words
  54. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    A big contingent of N.S.W. League of Wheelmen riders will be representing this State in the ProspctSale road races, which are to be run under the auspiecs of the League of Victorian Wheelmen between ...

    Article : 382 words
  55. PASSENGERS BY THE CHINGTU.

    The China navigation Company's steamer Chingtu, which arrived from Japan and China at midnight on Wednesday, brought the following passengers;—Mr. and Mrs.Gibson, Messrs. Packer, Von Bushirte, Johannson, ...

    Article : 106 words
  56. BOXING.

    The New South Wales Sports Club has received a letter from the English Amateur Boxing Association acknowledging entries from New South Wales. The Secretary writes that the English association welcomes ...

    Article : 145 words
  57. SMART VOYAGE OF THE EMPIRE.

    The E. and A. Company's fine mail steamer Empire the latest addition to the fleet, returned to Sydney early yesterday morning, after having completed a highly creditabe voyage from the Far East. She cast ...

    Article : 180 words
  58. BOWLS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 98 words
  59. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    THAMES.—Dep: Feb. 14, Selwyn Craig, bqt[?], [?] Melbourne. WELLINGTON (1239 miles).-Dep: Feb. 14, Rim[?] taka, B, for London. ...

    Article : 56 words
  60. NOVICE TOURNAMENT.

    The New South Wales Sporting League's novice tournament will finish its first round at the Gaic[?]y Athletic Club to-night, when there will be 10 bouts. Among the contestants are some well-known boxers. ...

    Article : 106 words
  61. PERSIC ARRIVES FROM LIVERPOOL.

    The mammoth White Star liner Persic completed another voyage from Liverpool, via Capetown and ports, on arrival here shortly after 7 o'clock yesterday morning, and berthed at Miller's Point. ...

    Article : 229 words
  62. LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    The Bodangora Club yesterday afflitated with the League of Wheelmen. Mr. W. Gibb has been elected secretary. The club intends to hold a race meeting on Easter Monday, which the league council yesterday ...

    Article : 87 words
  63. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—To help diminish and exterminate the rat tribe of this city and suburbs, allow me to suggest to the health and building authorities the advisability of compelling ...

    Article : 290 words
  64. Advertising

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    Advertising : 26 words
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