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  2. THE CHALLENGER.

    George Towns was born in the Newcastle district, of Australian parents, February 18, 1869, and is therefore in his 37th year of age. He begun to row races when a lad of 14, and ...

    Article : 661 words
  3. SENSATIONAL VOYAGE.

    After an exeiting and perilous voyage of nearly 10 days from Norfolk island to Sydney—a distance of 900 miles—the steamer Malaita, of Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.'s ...

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  4. RAIN IN THE FAR WEST. GENERALLY LIGHT.

    Earty yesterday morning rain started in the far western districts, but generally speaking the falls so far have only been light in character. At the same time, however, a very ...

    Article : 443 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    "The Dictator" now enters upon its last six nights at Her Majesty's theatre, and the final matince will accordingly be given on Wednesday next. The coming week therefore constitutes the farewell of Mr. William ...

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  6. SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.—July 27.

    Geelong, [?], 7954 tons, Captain libery, from London, via Capetown, Adelaide, and Melbourne, Passengers—From London: Miss F. Barnes, Mrs. G. Grant, Miss V. A. Grant, Miss A. Carter, Mr. A. Marston, ...

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  7. PASSENGERS BY THE AFRIC.

    The following is a list of the passengers by the White Sur liner Afric, from Liverpool, via ports, due here early on Monday morning:— From Liverpool; Mrs. L. Atkinson, Misses Atkinson ...

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  8. ENTERTAINMENT TO MISS BEVEGE.

    Miss Hilda Bevege (Mme. Scheinpflug), well-known as an elocutionist, and lately successful in the vivacious character of Helen in "The Hunchback," is to be accorded a testimonial performance at one of the ...

    Article : 78 words
  9. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA CLUB.

    At the first concert of the Bank of Australasia Club at Queen's Hall, next Wednesday, Misses Sussmilch, James, P[?]rless, Messrs. Sussmilch, Al[?]n, Scheinpflug, Smith, Wood, Gchde, and the Austral Orchestra ...

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  10. THE ATHENEUM.

    A complete change of bill will be submitted at the Athen[?]um, Brickfield Hill, to-night. A new series of moving pictures will be shown by the Great Parislan Theatregraph, and the new vaudeville artists ...

    Article : 59 words
  11. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281 miles).—Arr: July 27, Ventur[?] R.M.S., at 12.30 p.m., from Sydney, en route to S[?] Francisco; Aldebaran, bq, from Newcastle. LYTTELTON (1374 miles).—Arr: July 27, Kaituna, ...

    Article : 48 words
  12. THEATRE ROYAL.

    The last six night of the stirring nautical drama, "With Flying Colours," are new announced at the Theatre Royal, where the story of the murder of a naval officer, and of the assumption of the name and ...

    Article : 114 words
  13. CLAY'S VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.

    Mr. Harry Clay's Vaudeville Company will give their customary metropolitan entertainment at the Masonic Hall, this evening, in continuation of their prolonged suburban tour. New songs and dances, new ...

    Article : 53 words
  14. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 880 words
  15. THE CYCLORAMA.

    The last weeks of the Cyclorama are now notified by the proprietors, owing to the fact that the central site on which the panorama stands is to be devoted to other purposes. The Battle of Gettysburg continues ...

    Article : 56 words
  16. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening, at the Tivoli Theatre, Brinn will introduce a sensational act, in which he will balance on his head and chin a man scated on a platform, bearing a 4001b solid brass machine-gun, ...

    Article : 111 words
  17. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. ORUBA.

    Appended is a list of the passengers booked to leave Sydney by the R.M.S. Or[?]ba, which sails from the O[?]ent-Royal Mail wharf at noon to-day for London, via ports:— ...

    Article : 110 words
  18. MISS MAGGIE M'CANN'S CONCERT.

    The Highland Society is promoting a complimentary concert to Miss Maggie M'Cann prior to her departure for America and Canada. The concert will be held in the Centenary Hall on Saturday evening next, and ...

    Article : 74 words
  19. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. SUSPENSION OF A CUSTOMS OFFICER.

    One of the approving officers at the Customs House, Port Adelaide, has been suspended for alleged carelessness in regard to approval of entries. A Customs agent doing business ...

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  20. THE PLAYERS AT THE CRITERION.

    The Players closed their season at the Criterion Theatre succssfully last night by producing "Facing the Music," a most ingeniously complicated farce by J. H. Darnley, originally staged here four years ago ...

    Article : 318 words
  21. DICKENS' RECITAL.

    A recital of humorous and pathetic selections from the works of Charles Dickens is announced by the Rer. George Walters for Tuesday next in the Unitarian Church. The programme includes "Mr. Bumble and ...

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  22. INDUSTRIE SAILS TO-DAY.

    The Norwegian ship Industrie, which sailed from Newcastle on May 5 with a cargo of coal consigned to Algoa Bay, South Africa, and put into Sydney on May 26 in a dismasted condition, will be towed to sea at ...

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  23. EURYALUS DUE TO-DAY.

    The steamer Euryalus, of Messrs. Arch, Currie and Co.'s line, is due at Sydney to-day from Durban and Algoa Bay (South Africa), via Melbourne. She signailed Gabo Island at 4.40 p.m. yesterday. ...

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  24. THE WORLD'S ANIMATOGRAPH.

    The World's Animatograph and Concert Company, under the direction of Mr. H. Alexinder, will tour the northern rivers, commencing at Tarce on Thursday next. Miss Ethel Alexandra Tanner will head ...

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  25. THE SCOTTISH CORPS TROUBLE.

    In speeches at the social of the Scottish Corps, held last evening, reference was made to the fact of a writ having been served on the officer commanding, Captain Smeaton ...

    Article : 187 words
  26. FLOODS IN VICTORIA.

    A telegram from Portland states that the Glenelg River is again in flood. It is about half a mile wide, and all the bridges are covered, and vehicular traffic has been ...

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  27. THE CROSE FAMILY.

    The members of Crystal Spring Tent No. 2. Balmain, Independent Order of Rechabites, took immediate action on the death of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grose, who were victims of the recent outbreak of ...

    Article : 258 words
  28. THE SUEVIC LEAVES CAPETOWN.

    According to a cable message received yesterday by the managing agents for the White Star line (Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited), the steamer Suevic left Capetown on Thursday last in continuation of her ...

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  29. THE GUTHRIE, AT SINGAPORE.

    A cablegram was yesterday received by Messrs, Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, announcing the arrival of their steamer Guthrie at Singapore on Wednesday evening last from Sydney, via the usual ports ...

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  30. THE JAPANESE MAIL STEAMER.

    Messrs. Burns, Phlip, and Co., Limited (managing agents for the Nippon Yusen Kaisha), are in receipt of telegraphic advice from Townsville notifying the departure of the Japanese mail steamer Kumano Maru ...

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  31. "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE."

    The Public Service Dramatic Society will elaborately perform "The Merchant of Venice" at the Criterion Theatre this evening, in the presence of various Ministers and permanent heads of departments, and with ...

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  32. STORMY CONDITIONS IN THE WEST.

    The Government Astronomer stated this evening that very stormy weather had been experienced in the south-western coastal districts. The anemometer at Cape Leeuwin ...

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  33. DEPARTURES.—July 27.

    Cufie, s, for Brisbane. Kakapo, s, for Launceston. Sydney s, for Fremantle, via ports. Innamincka, s, for Melbourne. ...

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  34. THE ANDORA SPOKEN.

    The ship Andora, 73 days out from Eureka, with a cargo of timber, consigned to Melbourne, was spoken yesterday morning by Messrs. Fenwick Brothers' steam tug Hero 40 miles to the nor[?]ard of Sydney Heads. ...

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  35. DEMANDS ON THE GOVERNMENT.

    A deputation from the board of governors of the Public Library waited on the Premier to-day with a request that the Government should erect an eastern wing of the Library ...

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  36. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—July 28.

    Oruba, R.M.S., for London, via ports; Carpentaria, s. for Mauritius, South Africa, and London, via ports; Allinga, s, for Brisbane; Burrumbeet, s, for Cairns, via ports; Wollowra, s, for Cairns, via ports; Warrimoo, ...

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  37. ENC[?]ANTED PALACE CARNIVAL.

    Attendances during the week at the Enchanted Palace Carnival have not been as large as could have been wished in the interests of the King Edward V[?] Hospital for Seamen. At the clever entertainment ...

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  38. BOSTOCK AND WOMBWELL'S SHOW.

    To-day the farewell performances will be given in connection with Messrs. Bostock and Wombwell's variety show and menagerie. A large audience witnessed the entertainment last night, and the many in ...

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  39. SALE OF THE FLEUR DE LIS.

    The British iron ship Fleur de Lis, belonging to Mr. George Christian, of Sydney, and registered at Swansea, Wales, which has been lying in Sydney-Harbour since the beginning of the year, was yesterday ...

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  40. CLEARANCES.—July 27.

    Cufio, s, 8249 tons. Captain Taw, for Brisbane. Wakatipu, s, 1945 tons, Captain C. Suffern, for Launceston, via Newcastle. California, four-masted bq, 2[?]61 tons, Captain D. ...

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  41. THE HOLLOWAY DRAMATIC COMPANY.

    The Charles Holloway Dramatic Company, which, under the direction of Edwin Grach, has just finished a successful Queensland tour, is now in Sydney, and will open at the Criterion Theatre on August 4, with Mr. ...

    Article : 73 words
  42. TASMANIA.

    A special sitting of the Supreme Court has been fixed to be held at Launceston before one Judge for the now trial in the V.D.L. foreshore case. This litigation was ...

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  43. MR. PRICE AND THE WOMEN OF MT. GAMBIER.

    The trustees of the institute at Mount Gam[?]er have refused the request of the Farmers and Producers' Political Union to meet a deputation from the union to confer with a ...

    Article : 96 words
  44. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    COOKTOWN (1550 miles).—Arr: July 27, Arawatta, s, from Sydney. CAIRNS (1460 miles).—Arr: July 27, Mintaro, s, from Sydney. ...

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  45. JUBILEE SINGERS AT THE LYCEUM.

    There will be a complete change of programme at the Lyceum Hall to-night, when the Fisk Jubilee Singers will render new jubilee choruses, plantation songs, and solos. Miss Beatrice Mercer will sing ...

    Article : 121 words
  46. THE HAYMARKET HIPPODROME.

    At the Haymarket Hippodrome to-night Mr. Cole's Bohemian Dramatic Company will produce an American drama entitled "On the Trail." Mr. Cole has had special scenery painted, and the drama will be ...

    Article : 53 words
  47. IMPORTS.—July 27.

    Mokoia, s, from Auckland: 40 sks hides, 68 his flax, 345 sks sand, 90 sks tin, 1842 sks copra, 80 tons scenery (Anderson's Dramatic Company), 4 bxs gold, and a small quantity of sundries. ...

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  48. AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

    Next Thunday evening the Sydney Amateur Orchestral Society will give the second concert of the fifteenth season at the Town Hall, when Signor Haz[?] will conduct the full orchestra led by Mr. Henri Sta[?] ...

    Article : 115 words
  49. THE BOARD OF CONTROL. SOUTH AUSTRALIA MAY JOIN UNCONDITIONALLY.

    It was originally intended that the meeting of the Board of Control should take place to-day, but on the arrival of the Victorian delegates, it was considered advisable to ...

    Article : 335 words
  50. QUEENSLAND. CHARGED WITH MURDER.

    James Wren was further charged at the City Police Court to-day with having murdered Thurston Hall, at Brisbane, on July 17, and was committed to take his trial, at the ...

    Article : 57 words
  51. NEW ZEALAND. THE MANAWATU SENSATION.

    A prominent butter manufacturer named Gillies has been arrested on a charge of having caused the explosion at Nathan's Dried Milk Factory, Bunnythorpe, Manawatu. The ...

    Article : 47 words
  52. VICTORIA.

    A report has been received from Koroit that two well-known residents were standing on the railway platform last Wednesday afternoon, when they saw a comet-like shape ...

    Article : 110 words
  53. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 409 words
  54. THE ANTONIA DOLORES SEASON.

    The return of Mile. Antonia Dolores will give importance to this winter's musical season throughout the Commonwealth The great soprano is due here at the end of next week, from San Francisco, by the ...

    Article : 181 words
  55. INTERESTING INCOME TAX CASE.

    In the Full Court to-day the case of the King v Sir Samuel M'Caughey came on for hearing. This was a special case stated for the opinion of the Court as to whether the ...

    Article : 295 words
  56. THE EXHIBITION CONDUCTORSHIP.

    The Minister for Justice, replying to the complaints of the Sydney Liedertafel re the appointment of Mr. Alfred Hill as musical conductor at the Exhibition, says he does ...

    Article : 107 words
  57. CASUALTIES. A VICIOUS HORSE.

    Mr. R. W. Sherringham, of Cumnock district, while holding a horse which was being shod, was badly kicked in the forehead by the animal. The man who was shoeing the ...

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  58. EXPORTS.—July 27.

    Carpentaria, s, for Mauritius, South Africa, and London, via Hobart and Melbourne: 2115 brs lead 60 tons 10 csks tallow, 3082 bxs butter, 85 bgs horns, 35 bls leather, 75 bls skins, 100 bgs glue ...

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  59. HOSPITAL SATURDAY MEETING.

    Next Wednesday evening the 12th annual meeting and concert in connection with the Hospital Saturday Fund will be held at the Town Hall. The State Governor will preside. The sum of £4900 is to be ...

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  60. NATIONAL DAIRY ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of delegates from the National Dalry Association carried a motion affirming the desirableness of sending home a representative of the association to look after ...

    Article : 85 words
  61. COLLIERY FATALITY.

    An inquest, touching the death of Jas. Bell, a wheeler at Mount Keira colliery, on Wednesday, was held to-day before the deputy coroner, Mr. J. Hart. The evidence showed ...

    Article : 108 words
  62. MISS ELLA CASPERS' CONCERT.

    Miss Ella Caspers, who has only made one public appearance in Sydney and that more than a year ago, will give a concert at the Town Hall on Monday, August 6, under the patro[?]e of a strong committee ...

    Article : 108 words
  63. PADPINGTON CLUB.

    The Paddington Club, at its annual meeting, decided upon a course of action which will go far towards settling its difficulty with the New South Wales Cricket Association with ...

    Article : 392 words
  64. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. PROPOSED LOCAL OPTION BILL.

    This morning a deputation waited upon the Premier, and asked him to introduce a local option bill this session. The Premier said they were pretty well agreed upon the ...

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  65. PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS' CONCERT.

    To-morrow ofternon the Professional Musicians will give an orchestral concert at the Town Hall, when their programme of selections will include "The Wee Macgregor," "The Smithy in the Wood," the "Sylvia ...

    Article : 83 words
  66. MAN THROWS HIMSELF INTO A FIRE.

    An elderly man named Sladden, who for some time had been in indifferent health, became demented last night, and proved unmanageable. Police aid was sent for, ...

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  67. CHINESE WAREHOUSE RAIDED.

    The inland revenue authorities raided a Chinese warehouse in Albert-street, Brisbane, this morning. It is understood that the raid was successful and a certain quantity of ...

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  68. MR. GERARD KEAN'S CONCERT.

    Mr. Gerard Kean will make a second appearance at the Town Hall this evening, when he will present a miscellaneous programme of a popular character. The tenor singer will be heard in "The Anchor's ...

    Article : 81 words
  69. MINERAL WEALTH.

    The return of minerals other than gold, coal, and precious stones for the June quarter shows:—Copper, 2128 tons, valued at £190,075; silver, 142,810oz, £17,971; lode tin, 654 tons, ...

    Article : 55 words
  70. THE MAIL CONTEACT.

    Mr. R. T. Scott, permanent head of the Commonwealth Postal Department, in the course of a couversation to-day, mentioned the subject of the mail contract. He thought ...

    Article : 122 words
  71. CONFLICT WITH ABORIGINALS.

    News has been received in Perth of what appears to have been a desperate conflict between a police party and a number of blacks near Charnley River, inland from ...

    Article : 97 words
  72. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orotava, from London, signalled Gabo Island at 12.50 p.m. yesterday, and Green Cape at 2.10 p.m. She is due in Sydney this morning, and sails for Brisbane on Tuesday next, 31st inst., at 4 ...

    Article : 337 words
  73. SONG AND PIANO RECITAL.

    On Monday evening Miss Emma Sussmilch and Miss Hilda Harris will give a song and piano recital, it which Messrs. Emil Sussmilch, Maurice Price, W. J. Coad, and J. Edward Sykes will assist. ...

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  74. AN ABORIGINAL'S MURDER.

    An aboriginal, Jack, has been arrested at Gilliat on a charge of murdering a female aboriginal, Kate. The woman died last week, She had wounds on the back of the head ...

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  75. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Aberfoyle, British ship, 15[?] tons, Captain Williams, at Falmouth, from Port Pirie March 10, with 22,382 bags of wheat. Moliere, French barque, 1738 tons, Captain Ancclin, ...

    Article : 330 words
  76. ALLEGED "WELSHERS."

    Michael Kimpton, David Gardiner, and J. B. Allen were before the Police Court to-day, charged in connection with an alleged "welshing" episode at the Broken Hill cup meeting. ...

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  77. MOSMAN MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    This evening the Mosman Musical Society will give the fourth concert of their third season at the Mosman Town Hall. Mr. A. H. Norman, honorary conductor, will direct the united forces in Mendelssohn's ...

    Article : 71 words
  78. TASMANIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The Legislative Council received the Governor's message of the Royal Asseat to the Supply Bill, then adjourned until August 3. In the Legislative Assembly a bill for the ...

    Article : 116 words
  79. SUCCESSFUL COAL TESTS.

    For some time past exhaustive tests of Queensland coal have been made by vessels belonging to the Orient Royal Mall Line. It is understood that favourable reports have ...

    Article : 55 words
  80. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The first shoot of the Wednesday section of the Liberty Plains Rille Club for the September (quarterly) prizes took place on Wednesday at Flemington range Competition were handicapped by a baffling wind. ...

    Article : 119 words
  81. THE SYDNEY MU[?]S.

    Next Wednesday and Thursday the Sydney Mu[?]s will occupy the Criterion Theatre, when W. J. Curtis's new one-act comedy. "The Amateur Burglar," will be performed for the first time upon any stage, with Mr. ...

    Article : 110 words
  82. Advertising

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  83. Advertising

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  84. MR. EDWIN H. LEMARE.

    It is gratifying to be able to announce that Mr. Lemare will give a few recitals on the Sydney organ before he returns to Europe. He is hard at work in Melbourne at present, whence reports tell that the ...

    Article : 61 words
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