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  2. METHODISM.

    Methodists entered upon a new year last night, when the fifth annual conference for the State of New South Wales was opened at the Centenary Hall, which was crowded in ...

    Article : 1,263 words
  3. STATE REVENUE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 496 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS. TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

    At a meeting of the municipal council last night, the Mayor was requested by a motion to wire the Minister for Education, urging Inverell's claims to the establishment of a ...

    Article : 41 words
  5. SPORTING. THE TURF.

    Final acceptances for the V.R.C. Sires' Produce Stakes will be declared at 11 a.m., and for the St. Leger and Australian Cup, at 4 p.m. to-day. ...

    Article : 224 words
  6. WHARF LABOURERS UNION.

    The annual picnic of the Sydney Whav[?] Labourers' Union was held yesterday at Clontarf. As early as 9 a.m. the ferry boats were plying to and from the rendezvous every ...

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  7. SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.—Feb. 28.

    Maheno, turbine steamer, 5500 tons, Captain H. A. Morriaby, from Wellington. Passengers— Mesdames Potts, Bartings, Osborne, Kingsland, Goul, Pike, Wilkinson, Soutter and child, Bramble and child, Martin, ...

    Article : 484 words
  8. GRASS FIRE NEAR WAGGA.

    An extensive grass fire occurred at Oura on Sunday. The outbreak originated at Clarice Park, and swept through Oura until checked by a fire-break, 1000 acres of crass being burnt, ...

    Article : 39 words
  9. CHEAP COUNTRY TRAINS.

    With reference to the effort made by the Quirindi Council to get a train at special cheap fares run to the New England districts, on Saturdays in the summer, and which effort ...

    Article : 70 words
  10. COUNTRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.

    At the courthouse tenders were opened for road works. The following are the lowest:— Sutton Forest to Barber's Creek S. Chesterton, £306 3s 4d; Moss Vale to Macquarie Pass, ...

    Article : 87 words
  11. KENSINGTON RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 579 words
  12. AN ALDERMANIC DIFFICULTY.

    When Alderman Blinman, one of the representatives of the South Ward of the municipality, proceeded to take his seat at last night's proceedings of the council, the Mayor ...

    Article : 122 words
  13. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 28.

    Mongolia, R.M.S., for London, via Hobart and ports. Manuka, s, for Auckland. Kyarra, s, for Fremantle, via ports. Grantala, s, for Brisbane. ...

    Article : 63 words
  14. BIG VICTORIAN ROAD RACE.

    The Victorian cash road race from Sale to Prospect. a distance of 27 miles, was held last Thursday and attracted considerable interest, some 2000 people witnessing the start of the competitors from Sale and ...

    Article : 353 words
  15. NARRANDERA CANAL WORKS.

    A public meeting of the citizens, convened by the Mayor, was held last evening to arrange for the reception of the Minister for Public Works and party to open the first ...

    Article : 69 words
  16. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—March 1.

    Guthrie, s, for Singapore, via ports; Malaita, s, for New Hebrides, Pocahontas, s, for South Australia; Ripple, s, for Batcman's Bay; Allownc s, for Moruya; Bega, s, for Eden, via ports; Friendship, s, for Tweed ...

    Article : 85 words
  17. WEIR ACROSS THE NAMOI.

    The Works Department has notified Mr. Collins,M.L.A., that instructions have been issued for the preparation of estimates of the cost of constructing the proposed weir across ...

    Article : 64 words
  18. CLEARANCES.—Feb. 28.

    Manuka, s, 4505 tons. Captain Edwin Phillips, for Auckland. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Gifford, Hon. B. A. nnd Mrs. Moulden, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. F. ILggins, Mr. and Mrs. Mccabe, Mr. ...

    Article : 265 words
  19. MAITLAND RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 463 words
  20. BROKEN HILL WATER SUPPLY.

    The municipal council debated the question of the city water supply last night. It was decided that the council should take steps to demand from the Government a ...

    Article : 72 words
  21. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1230 miles).—Arr: Feb. 28, Wimmera, s, from Sydney. ...

    Article : 12 words
  22. CRICKET.

    The annual cricket match between teams representing the married and single members of the clerical staff, of the Citizens Life Assurance Company, Ltd., took place, on Tuesday at the Manly oval. The game ...

    Article : 246 words
  23. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 605 words
  24. THE CHURCHES.

    The Harvest Festival held in the Church of England on Sunday was largely attended, the Rev. Dixon Hudson officiating. The gifts of produce, etc., were sold last night by Dutch ...

    Article : 55 words
  25. COASTERS OUTWARDS.—Feb. 23.

    Alma Doepel, sch, for Richmond River; Herga, s, for Wollongong... ...

    Article : 16 words
  26. IMPORTS.—Feb. 28.

    Prinz Sigiamund, G.M.S., for Kobe, via ports: 2626 bga copra, 30 cs 10 pkgs pres, ginger, 193 pkgs Chinese goods, 100 cs tea, 433 sks shells, 17 es curios, 1600 bgs 340 mats rice, 110 es peanut oil, 3O bgs beans, ...

    Article : 173 words
  27. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions, Thomas Henry Freeman, who pleaded guilty to two charges of obtaining money by false pretences, was sentenced to 12 months' hard labour on each ...

    Article : 807 words
  28. CONTEACT V. DAY LABOUE.

    At the meeting of the water and Sewerage Board yesterday a report from the Engineer in-chief was read dealing with the comparative cost of carrying out sewerage works by ...

    Article : 377 words
  29. LAWN TENNIS.

    The team to represent Victoria in the interstate match with New South Wales will arrive in Sydney to-day, and at noon they will be welcomed by the Lawn Tennis Association and players at Aarons' ...

    Article : 46 words
  30. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    What is generally recognised as the most important cycling fixture in the Commonwealth, the Sydney Thousand cycling carnival, opens on the Sydney Cricket Ground next Monday night. The fact of the event ...

    Article : 873 words
  31. EXPORTS.—Feb. 28.

    Mongolia, R.M.S.. for London, via ports: 2351 bxs butter, 198 bls wool, 7303 hrs lead, 3710 cakes copper, 1 bx sovereigns (£5000), 6 bxs bullion (£30,023 0s 2d), 3625 bgs wheat. 127 bls skins. 71 bls leather. 276 bgs ...

    Article : 166 words
  32. SWIMMING.

    As advertised, the following handicap races will be swum at Skinner's baths to-night:—150yds seniors, 100yds juniors 30yds schoolboys (open only to boys at tending schools at Manly.) ...

    Article : 34 words
  33. SENSATIONAL WALK OF A SOMNAMBULIST.

    E. Stanford, a youth, had a remarkable experience. He evidently walks in his sleep, for he wandered in his night clothes a, distance of about a quarter of a mile from the ...

    Article : 120 words
  34. WATSON'S BAY CARNIVAL.

    As advertised, the Watson's Bay Swimming Club is to hold a arnival on Saturday, which should be of more than usual interest. The half-mile championship of New South Wales will be a foremost item on the ...

    Article : 106 words
  35. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Mongolia was despatched from Sydney yesterday for London, via Hobart and ports. The R.M.S. Mooltan, from London, via ports, is due at Sydney to-day on her maiden visit. ...

    Article : 50 words
  36. RANDWICK AND COOGEE CLUB.

    The preliminary heats of the 66yds club handicap to be held at the Randwick nnd Coogee Club's moonnight gala will be decided at Coogee to-night. The following handicaps have been allotted:—W. Hobson, ...

    Article : 153 words
  37. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Last month the National Rifle Association decided to assume the responsibilities of the State Rifle Association. This entails the governing of rifle shooting generally throughout New South Wales, and the ...

    Article : 576 words
  38. PASSENGERS BY THE MALAITA.

    The following passengers have booked by the steamer Malaita, 760 tons, Captain Anland. which will sail from the Federal Wharf, foot of Market-street, at noon this day, for Lord Howe Island, Norfolk island, and ...

    Article : 69 words
  39. PASSENGERS BY THE GUTHRIE.

    The following passengers have booked by the steamer Guthrie, 2338 tons, Captain Charles Todd, which will sail from Burns, Philp, and Co.'s wharf on the eastern side of Circular Quay, at noon to-day, ...

    Article : 110 words
  40. HENRY BULL AND COMPANY CLUB.

    The handicaps for the above club's 50yds handicap at Watson's Bay Baths are:—Rowlands, Drew, scr; L. Bull, 3s; J. Charlesworth, 4; M. Wells, 5; Cleeburne, P. Burness. Everett, Arnold, 6; E. Bartlett, B. ...

    Article : 72 words
  41. AMUSEMENTS. THE CLAVIOL CONCERT.

    The fame of Herr F. Karoly as an expert interpre ter of music through the medium of the "Claviola" having been noised abroad, there was naturally a goodly gathering, principally of ladies, at Messrs. ...

    Article : 222 words
  42. BOXING.

    This afternoon at the National Sporting Club M'Malion nnd Waterhouse, two well-known North Sydney boxers will meet in a 20-round contest. A good deal of interest is being taken in the contest. Particulars [?] ...

    Article : 42 words
  43. THE WAVERTREE OFF THE HEADS.

    The ship Wavertree, 93 days out from Mollendo, in ballast, bound to Sydney, was spoken 15 miles off Sydney Heads last night. The tug Champion was despatched to take her in tow, and she should enter ...

    Article : 62 words
  44. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Criminal Sessions to-day Mr. Justice Homburg awarded Detective Northridge £15 as an Indication of the high appreciation which the Court wished to express of the ...

    Article : 114 words
  45. QUEENSLAND RAINFALLS.

    The principal rainfalls during the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day were:— North. Atherton 175 points, Ayr 142, Bowen 100, Bloomsbury 111, Burketown 50, Cairns 250, Cardwell ...

    Article : 426 words
  46. THE GRIFFEL SPOKEN.

    Captain George, master of the Slievc Roe, which arrived last night, reports having, on.the 17th inst, spoken the barque Criffel. from Chemainus, bound to Sydney. The two vessels were in company for a ...

    Article : 41 words
  47. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 7 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.45 p.m. Laurieton.—Bellinger, 8 a.m. ...

    Article : 240 words
  48. THE SLIEVE. ROE, FROM PAYTA.

    The ship Slieve Roe, after a run of 82 days from Payta, arrived in ballast last night for orders; and anchored in Watson's Bay. Fine weather was experienced until off Lord Howe Island on Sunday last, ...

    Article : 52 words
  49. THE GRATTITUDE LAUNCHED.

    A new tug boat has just been launched by Mr. D. Drake, at his yard, Bald Rock, Ralmain, to the order of Messrs. F. Buckle mid Sons, Limited, of Pyrmont. The dimensions of the vessel are:—Length, 85ft; beam, ...

    Article : 127 words
  50. MANLY WATER CHUTE.

    In conscquence of the wet weather yesterday the Continental at the chute announced for last night was postponed. Weather permitting a Continental will be held next Saturday nigtht, when new artists will ...

    Article : 46 words
  51. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. THE PLAGUE OUTBREAK.

    Three plague-infected rats were found in the centre of Perth to-day. ...

    Article : 18 words
  52. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    The following sailing vessels are now due at Sydney:— Alastor, bq, from Algoa Bay—41 days. Ben Dearg, rh, from Pisagua—71 days. ...

    Article : 99 words
  53. CRICKET GROUND CARNIVAL.

    The management of the Sydney Cricket Ground Concert and Variety Carnival decided that the entertainment should take place "whether or no " and in the result, though a light shower militated against a large it ...

    Article : 225 words
  54. LIGHT AGRICULTURAL RAILWAYS.

    Replying to Mr. Teesdal Smith's offer to construct and equip 1000 miles of light agricultural railways for £1000 per mile, the Minister for Works, Mr. Frank Wilson, said it ...

    Article : 94 words
  55. Advertising

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  56. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    CAIRNS (1400 miles).—Arr: Feb. 28, Moonta, s, from Sydney. Dep: Chingtu, s, for Hongkong. TOWNSVILLE (1370 miles).—Dep: Feb. 28, Wodonga, S, for Cairns. ...

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  57. LIKELY WINNERS OF THE THOUSAND.

    Cyclists will learn with interest that a son has been born to Walter Rutt, the celebrated European champion in Sydney. The champion expresses great delight that his son was born in Sydney, which city ...

    Article : 836 words
  58. Advertising

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  59. Advertising

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