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  2. CIVIC GOVERNMENT.

    Mr. T. H. Nesbitt, the town clerk, presented his second annual report to the City Council last evening. The report is a very voluminous one, covering 512 pages. ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. James Gibson, an old resident of Cambewarra, died yesterday. ...

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  4. NEWCASTLE.

    The steamer Wakatipu cleared at the Customs to-day for Launceston, via Sydney, with 1000 tons of coal and 33 cs of biscuits; the steamer Easby for Melbourne, with 1870 tons ...

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  5. SHIPPING.

    Duisburg, s, 4520 tons, Captain Maier, from Hamburg and Antwerp, via ports. German Australian S.S. Company, agents. Tomki, s, 580 tons, Captain E. Balfour, from ...

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  6. WESTERN SUBURBS MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.

    Increased interest was manifested yesterday afternoon and last night in the conference of the Western Suburbs Ministerial Association at the Petersham Congregational Church. There was a large ...

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  7. CITY MISSION.

    The fifth anniversary in connection with Mr. T. Mercor's work as missionary of the central branch of the Sydney City Mission was celebrated last evening, when a tea and ...

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  8. PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER THE HUNTER.

    At the Lower Hunter Progress Association's meeting last night a motion was carried requesting the member for the district to use his influence in having the question of the ...

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  9. THE QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were continued to-day before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge, the following cases being dealt with:—James Weston was found guilty of stealing from the ...

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  10. "AFTER MANY DAYS."

    In February, 1902, Charles Bentley assaulted Francis George Gormly, landlord of the One Tree Hotel, on the Hay and Booligal road, by striking him on the face and severely ...

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  11. DEPARTURES.—Aug. 23.

    Taiyuan, s, for Melbourne. Jumna, s, for Calcutta, via ports. Pacifique, s, for New Hebrides, via Noumea. Manapouri, s, for Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa. ...

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  12. INSPECTION OF LIGHTHOUSES.

    The Government steamer Victoria, conveying the officers of the Navigation Department on their official [?]our of inspection, called here yesterday morning, and left later on, ...

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  13. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 21.

    Bombala, s, for Western Australian ports, via Melbourne and Adelaide, Zealandia, s, [?] Auckland and New Zealand ports: Oonah, s, for Hobart; Wakatipu, s, for Launceston, via Eden; Tomki, s, for Richmond ...

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  14. THE WEATHER.

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  15. HOSPITALS.

    The new operating theatre in connection with the Bathurst Hospital was completed and handed over to the trustees yesterday by the architect. The building has been erected and ...

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  16. ALLEGED ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.

    At the Police Court to-day Carl August Bergquist, 25, fireman, was charged with having, on the 2nd last, at Hamilton, assaulted Florrie Clubb, and robbed her of a purse ...

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  17. CLEARANCES.—Aug. 23.

    Manapouri, s, 2060 tons, Captain George Holford, for Fiji, Samoa; Tonga, and Auckland, Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Deschamps, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. Jenison 2 children and infant, Mr. and Mrs. ...

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  18. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions to-day Michael Conway and Robert Nelson were sentenced for conjointly stealing an overcoat. The firstnamed received six months' imprisonment ...

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  19. COASTERS OUTWARD.—Aug. 23.

    Eden, s, for Bega; St. George, s, for Newcastle and Clarence. ...

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  20. IMPORTS.—Aug. 23.

    Grantala, s, from fremantle, via ports: 470 bgs pyrites, 150 ingots tin, 120 sks oats, 33 crts vegetables, 48 pkgs peaches, 100 bxs lexins, 91 bgs salt, 50 bgs flour, 50 bxs soap, 253 bgs gypsum, 10 bxs raisins, 10 ...

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  21. STATE POLITICS.

    Mr. T. F. H. Mackenzie, M.L.A., entertained his committee, to the number of about 250, at the Canterbury Town Hall on Monday evening. Mr. J. Stinson, president of the ...

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  22. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    BLUFF (1107 miles).—Dep: Aug. 23, Victoria, for Hobart. WESTPORT (1076 miles).—Dep: Aug. 23, Whangape, s, for Sydney. ...

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  23. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At London: Pyrrhus, s (Ocean S.S. Company—Holt's blue funnel line), from Sydney, via ports, sailed June 18; Paparoa, s (New Zealand Shipping Company[?] line), from New Zealand ports, via Monte Video, ...

    Article : 159 words
  24. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    The large hall of the new central building of the Young Women's Christian Association was well filled last night, on the occasion of the twenty-fourth anniversary of the ...

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  25. MUNICIPAL.

    At a public meeting held here on Saturday night it was decided to form a progress association. All classes in the town and district were represented, and an influential ...

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  26. THE SUBURBS.

    For some time past the Annandale Council has had before it a proposal to becure the licensing of secondhand dealers, and the whole of the suburban municipalities have been approached with a view of ...

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  27. EXPORTS.—Aug. 23.

    Pacifique, s, for Noumea and New Hebrides: 12 bgs beans, 10 kgs white lead, 75 drms castor oil, 134 cs fruit, 250 cs kerosene, 63 bgs potatoes, 23 kgs beef, 22 bgs bran, 65 bgs oats, 60 bgs maize, 12 cs soap, 40 bgs ...

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  28. AMUSEMENTS.

    His Excellency the State Governor, Lady Rawson, and suite were present at Her Majesty's Theatre lost night, when "The Girl from Kay's" drew a large audience. The final matinee will be given this ...

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  29. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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  30. THEATRE ROYAL.

    At the Theatre Royal Henry Pettitt's favourite melodrama, "A Life's Romance," presents a number of exciting episodes, including a courageous leap over a five-barred gate by the horse of the hero. Mr. Bland ...

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  31. PALACE THEATRE.

    This afternoon there will be a matinee of "Hoity Toity" by the American Travesty Stars, under the direction of Mr. Harry James. The new piece with the comic scene at the supposed bank by Messrs. Kolb, ...

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  32. BETTING NUISANCE AT ANNANDALE.

    The Annandale Council has for some time been endeavouring to cope with the betting evil amongst those who congregate in the vicinity of the Epping Racecourse on race days. In this matter the council ...

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  33. COMPLIMENT TO MR. MOXHAM, M.L.A.

    The Liberals of Parramatta have decided to celebrate the Reform victory by tendering a complimentary social to Mr. T. R. Moxham, M.L.A. A strong committee of ladies and ...

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  34. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    There will be a matinee of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the Lyceum Theatre to-day by Mr. Walter Sanford's American players. The great features in the new American version are the employment of real "coons" ...

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  35. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Ortona, from Sydney, bound to London, arrived at Naples on August 21. The R.M.S. Orizaba, from Sydney, bound to London, arrived at Colombo from Fremintle on August 18. ...

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  36. HAWTREY COMEDY COMPANY.

    After a continuous existence of four years Mr. W. F. Hawtrey has decided to disperse his comedy company after a farewell season at the Criterion Theatre. This will be opened on Saturday, September 3, with a ...

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  37. PADDINGTON.

    The new agreement between the different borough councils and the Australian Gaslight Company has been received by the municipalities in various ways. The Paddington aldermen discussed the terms of the ...

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  38. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre Mr. Harry Rickards's company will include the Tossing Austins in their comic juggling act, Miss Katherine Dahl in comedy songs, and a long list of favourite ...

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  39. AN AUSTRALIAN LETTER WRITER.

    We receive from the publisher "Dymock's Complete Australian Letter Writer, for Men and Women, on all Subjects" (William Dymock). The counsel of perfection in ...

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  40. HOLLINS RECITALS POSTPONED.

    Regret will be felt in musical circles at the news that Mr. Alfred Hollins is seriously indisposed with a violent cold. The famous blind organist gave hsi recital on Saturday with difficulty, and under the ...

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  41. CASUALTIES.

    A railway employee named Walter Walker had a narrow escape from death yesterday afternoon. He was on the ridging of a glass [?]of covering one of the long platforms, and was ...

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  42. THE SYDNEY MUFFS.

    At the Queen's Hall this evening the Sydney Muffs will produce "Caste," under the direction of Colonel D'Orsay Ogden. The cast will include Mrs. Fleurette Allan as The Marquise, Miss Elsie Prince as Polly, and ...

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  43. THE MAILS.

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  44. GORDON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

    The Gordon Orchestral Society will give the second concert of their third season at the Pymble Hall on August 27, under the direction of Mr. H.. H. Rice. Selections from the "Midsummer Night's Dream" ...

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  45. QUEEN'S HALL.

    The "Marvellous Corricks" will commence their Sydney season in the above hall on Saturday, September 3. Their entertainment consists of instrumental and vocal selections, hand-bell ringing, national ...

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  46. THE EASTERN AT HONGKONG.

    A cable message was yesterday received by Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., managing agents for the and A. Company, Ltd., notifying that the steamer Eastern arrived at Hongkong on Monday, 22nd inst, on ...

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  47. GLEBE WOEKING-MEN'S INSTITUTE.

    The third annual meeting of the Glebe Working Men's Institute was held on Monday evening in the main hall of the extensive and com[?]dions premises St. John's-road, Glebe. The chair was o[?]pied by ...

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  48. A FOOTBALL FATALITY.

    Albert Moore, one of the Hamilton players in the football match against Dunkeld on Saturday, came into collision with another player, their heads coming in contact. Moore ...

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  49. THE CYCLORAMA.

    Interest in the vivid representation of the famous battle of Gettysburg is portrayed at the Cyolorama, George-street, continues unabated. The other features at this centre of amusement, really constituting an ...

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  50. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    The following sailing vessels are new due at Sydney:— Almora, bq, from New York—129 days. Beechbnnk, 4[?]instd bq, from Port Pirie—11 days. Titania, 4-mstd bqtne, from Wellington—33 days. ...

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  51. GIRL SHOT BY HER BROTHER.

    Further particulars of the fatal shooting case yesterday show that Esther Morrow, aged 13 years, was shot by her young brother at their parents' residence, Konk and Dowie ...

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  52. THE NEW STEAMER GOGOVALE.

    The Gogovale, which has been chartered by Messrs. W. Scott Fell and Co., Ltd., wil leave Culcutta on September 28 for Sydn[?]y. She is a new steel screw steamship, launched but a few months ago from the yards of Messrs. ...

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  53. LECTURE ON THE MADRIGAL.

    Next Wednesday afternoon a lecture on "The Madrigal" will be given at St. James' Hall by Mr. Arundel Orchard, with the assistance of members of the Operatic and Dramatic Society and the Feldwick Quartet. ...

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  54. SWIMMING.

    For some months there has been an agitation in Vaucluse for the erection of municipal swimming baths. A site in the vicinity of the Watson's Bay pier was suggested, but could not be secured for the ...

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  55. INQUESTS.

    The sudden death of an old woman named Jane Jones, aged 75 years, at her son's residence, Port Hacking-road, Miranda, on Monday evening, formed the subject of an inquiry ...

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  56. THE SKATING CARNIVAL.

    To-morrow evening the Grand Spectacular Carnival in which only those ladies and gentlemen in fancy costume or evening dress will be permitted on the skating surface will take place at the Exhibition ...

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  57. BAR HARBORS.

    The folluwing telegrams were received yesterday respecting the condition of the bar at high water:—Camden Haven Heads, 7ft on bar; Manning Heads, heavy se[?] on bar, no [?]ndings taken: Ballins, 15ft on bar, 13ft on ...

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  58. MOTORS FOR MEDICAL MEN.

    Sir,—I have read with interest the paragraph in your issue of the 19th last, and am sure that many medical practitioners who, like myself, are practising in the country, in ...

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  59. ARRIVAL OF THE DUISBURG.

    The steamer Duisburg, of the [?]et of the German-Australian S. S. Company, Limited, arrived at Sydney yesterday from Hamburg, via ports. She sailed on June 26, and left Antwerp on July 2. A call was made at ...

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  60. SUICIDE OF AN ENGINEER.

    An inquiry was held yesterday by the City Coroner on the body of Robert James Hancox, 61, an engineer, who jumped from a rock into the sea at Waverley on Monday. The ...

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  61. KILLED ON THE RAILWAY.

    A Chinaman named Loo Chin wsa killed on the railway line near Canterbury yesterday afternoon, his body being dreadfully mutilated. The Chinaman was in the employ of a Chinese market gardener, ...

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  62. MELBOURNE FRUIT MARKET.

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  63. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    BOWEN (1225 miles).—Arr: Aug. 23, Aramac, a from Melbourne, Wodonga, s, from Cooktown. Dep: Barcoo, s, for Brisbane. BRISBANE (500 miles).—Arr: Aug 23, Warora, s, ...

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  64. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    The ladies of the Hospital Ball Committee met on Monday evening to settle up in connection with the late hall. Over £80 was reported to be in hand, and there remained about £5 to be got in. The expenses ...

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  65. PARCEL MAIL.

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