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  2. ON THE LAND.

    The fuss which is being made in Victoria over the reputed invasion of the fruit fly from New South Wales adds another Joke to the long list of comicalities in connection ...

    Article : 973 words
  3. OUR AMERICAN LETTER.

    The defeat of the President on the spelling reform edict—brought about by the discovery of a forgotten law prescribing Webstor as the official authority—was a matter of slight ...

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  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Sunday' was revived at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday, when, as on previous occasions, the touches of homely humour and pathos in the Colorado scenes especially delighted the audience. The gallery was ...

    Article : 440 words
  5. MANLY.

    The Mayor of Manly (Alderman E. W. Quirk), on the eve of his retirement from the Mayoral chair, presented a minute dealing with the adminstration of the affairs of the ...

    Article : 446 words
  6. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL.

    A programme of popular music was presented by the City Organist, Mr. Arthur Mason, at the Town Hall on Saturday night. There was a fair attendance, and the City Organist's interpretations of the ...

    Article : 122 words
  7. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    After undergoing extensive structural alterations th[?] National Amphitheatre was reopened on Saturday night, when every part of the house was filled to overflowing. During the time the the theatre has been closed ...

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  8. FRUIT PESTS.

    Mr. J. S. Heron writes:—The importance of Mr. Compere's investigations into the subject of parasites of the fruit fly and red scale is so great to the fruitgrowers of this State ...

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  9. CRITERION.—"HOME, SWEET HOME."

    Changes in their dates for Western Australia obliged Mr. Harry Rickards to announce the last week of the Sidney Howard English Drama Company at the Criterion Theatre, and accordingly that combination ...

    Article : 355 words
  10. THE HAYMARKET HIPPODROME.

    The attendance at the Haymarket Hippodrome was very large on Saturday night, when the Bohemian Dramatic Company produced the English drama, "Claude Duval." The principal characters were ...

    Article : 112 words
  11. ELECTRIC LIGHT ON BEACH RESERVES.

    The Manly Council, at its last meeting, decidede to have the Ocean Beach reserves, from the top of the Corso to the point of Fairy Bower Reserve, lit with electricity. Five large ...

    Article : 59 words
  12. MEETINGS OF FARMERS.

    PEAK HILL.—The Pastoral and Agricultural Association has let a contract for £294 10s for the erection of a new industrial hall on the show ground. The following officers have ...

    Article : 174 words
  13. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Apart from the decision of several postponed matches in the Metropolitan Association's [?]mpetition, nothing of note transpired at Randwick, on Saturday afternoon. A triangular match, 15 shots at 500yds, between ...

    Article : 641 words
  14. THE DEMAND FOR LAND.

    Some idea of the keen demand which exists for land for selection may be gauged by the fact that the unprecedented number of 1112 land-seekers lodged applications at the Crown ...

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  15. BATHING ON THE OCEAN BEACH.

    Extensive alterations are to be carried out by the local council at the bathing quarters on the Ocean Beach. Competitive designs are to be invited, and prizes are to be awarded. ...

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  16. THEATRE ROYAL.

    Long before the curtain rose upon "The Breaking of the Drought," on Saturday night, Mr. Bland Holt's manager (Mr. Chris. Simonsens) was obliged to stop selling tickets at the doors, and the piece was ...

    Article : 96 words
  17. SPIT TO MANLY TRAM.

    The people of Manly are still agitating for the Spit to Manly tram. A public meeting is to be called and the Minister for Works is to be again asked to favourably consider the ...

    Article : 39 words
  18. IMPROVEMENT OF RESERVES.

    The Minister for Lands has voted a sum of £150 for the improvement and upkeep of the Manly reserves. The Port Jackson Steamship Company has likewise contributed £100. ...

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  19. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    An appreciable change of programme was submitted to patrons at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday, when several fresh artists made their appearance. Foremost among the new comers were King and Benson, billed ...

    Article : 224 words
  20. P.P. BOARDS.

    MOLONG.—The Molong P.P. Board have rescinded the motion dealing with refused applications for wire netting to homstead selectors, and a large number of applications have been ...

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  21. TRADE SOCIETIES' PICNIC.

    The three trade societies, the Saddlers, Farriers, and Coachmakers, combined on Saturday and held a picnic at Sir Joseph Banks Pleasure Grounds, Botany. There was a large gathering, and a pleasant day was spent. ...

    Article : 197 words
  22. STOCK BOARDS.

    BRAIDWOOD.—The income of the Stock Board for the past year was £721. A total of 486 fox scalps and 71 native dog scalps were paid for. ...

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  23. DISTRICT ITEMS.

    GOULBURN.—Last year the Goulburn Pastures Protection Board paid bonuses on the scalps or skins of 11,906 kangaroo rats, 916 foxes, 22 native dogs, and 303 fox cubs. The ...

    Article : 571 words
  24. THE "KELLY GANG" TOUR.

    On Saturday Messrs. J. and N. Tait closed their prosperous season of bioscope pictures at the Palace Theatre, and this evening Mr. George Buller (manager) will open for four nights with the "Kelly Gang" series ...

    Article : 98 words
  25. LAW NOTICES.

    Term List.—Motions generally—Demurrer: O'Keefe and others v Williams (part heard). Motion on notice: In re the Hon W. C. Hill and another. William Chamberlain caveator, to remove caveat. New ...

    Article : 577 words
  26. WONDERLAND CITY.

    An irresistible attraction for young people, Wonderland City drew its thousands again on Saturday. The special features were the much-boomed Poseidon " rush" and a replica of the "wedding." The latter, ...

    Article : 360 words
  27. MINIATURE RIFLE RANGE AT PETERSHAM. OFFICIAL OPENING.

    The official opening of the Western Suburbs Miniature Rifle Range took place at the Petersham Town Hall on Saturday, night, the ceremony being performed by Alderman F. L. Langdon (Mayor of Petersham). The ...

    Article : 380 words
  28. CONCERT TO MRS. BISSELL.

    As already noted, a concert will be given in honour of Mrs. Bissell, at the Centenary Hall, to-night, when Mr. Wm. Asprey will conduct a choir of ladies, and the assisting artists will be Misses Mary Robinson, ...

    Article : 83 words
  29. ITEMS

    In some of the old South American towns, where the world moves very slowly, the local "dairymen" drive their cows through the streets and serve each customer direct from ...

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  30. PROPOSED TRAM TO BALMORAL.

    The Mayor of Mosman (Alderman P. Leahy) presided over a public meeting of residents on Friday night at the local Town Hall, when certain matters in connection with the ...

    Article : 369 words
  31. OXFORD THEATRE.

    The Oxford, Brickfield Hill, was again crowded on Saturday night, when the usual weekly change of bill was submitted by the World's Picturesque Co. Among the new pictures, "Naval Warfare," which gave a ...

    Article : 117 words
  32. CYMRODORION SOCIETY.

    For Friday next—Sr. David's Day—the Cymrodorion Society of New South Wales has arranged a grand Welsh concert and unfurling of the national flag at the Y.M.C.A. Hall. The Cymrodorion Society of New ...

    Article : 224 words
  33. DISTRICT COURT.

    Before his Honor Judge Murray, at 10.30 a.m.—Rigden v Rowan (for judgment). Before a jury: Bolton v the Council of the Municipality of Newtown (part heard). ...

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  34. LABOUR LEAGUES.

    At a meeting of the Rookwood Labour League on Friday evening, Mr. C. J. Spence presiding, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr. C. J. ...

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  35. SALE OF THE NEW FREUGH ESTATE.

    Messrs. Trebeck, Son, and Co., with Messrs. H. York and Sons, of Singleton, report having sold the balance of this property on the Hunter River, on account of Messrs. P. J. C. and J. S. S. M'Douall, ...

    Article : 64 words
  36. PARRAMATTA ORCHARD NOTES.

    Fruitgrowers are anxiously awaiting the publication of the regulations in connection with the Fruit Pests Bill, for many of them recognise that the sooner the regulations are ...

    Article : 526 words
  37. SYDNEY QUARTER SESSIONS.

    Philip Erie Stramberg, false pretences; Thomas Watta, assault. ...

    Article : 11 words
  38. COURT OF MARINE INQUIRY.

    Before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge and Assessors, in No. 2 District Court, at 10 a.m.—Re the Master of the Annasona. ...

    Article : 25 words
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  40. POLICE COURTS.

    At the Water Police Court on Saturday William M[?]skey, 23, fireman, and Valentine Kerr, 24, fireman, were fined £5 and £3, respectively, for assaulting Constable Sinclair whilst in the execution of his ...

    Article : 64 words
  41. HOSPITAL CARNIVAL.

    There was a large assemblage on Saturday at the Spit, Middle Harbour, on the occasion of a fancy dress carnival held in aid of the funds of the Royal North Shore Hospital. The function has become an annual ...

    Article : 150 words
  42. EMPLOYEES' PICNIC.

    The first annual picnic in connection with the business of Messrs. Lichtner and Co., of George-street North, was held on Saturday at Athol Gardens under most favourable conditions. Some 150 of the ...

    Article : 38 words
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  44. THEATRESCOPE AT THE LYCEUM.

    The fine series of pictures being shown at the Lyceum still draw largely on public patronage. Entertainments were given on Saturday afternoon and evening, and both were well attended. The films are splendid ...

    Article : 164 words
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