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  2. 0N THE LAND.

    The railroad from Lismore to Casino is now almost completed, and the projected extension from Casino to Grafton is in hand. When the [?]atter is finished there will be a clear run by ...

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  3. THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT.

    The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. CONVEYANCE OF MAILS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF TUE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, in answer to Senator ...

    Article : 601 words
  4. SPORTING.

    All the grass tracks at Randwick yesterday morning were closed in consequence of the ram, and the work was done on the cinders and ta[?] These tracks are not measured, thefefore the watch was of ...

    Article : 1,115 words
  5. DEPUTATIONS.

    The Minister for labour, Mr. Perry, was yesterday requested by the deputaion representing the Sydney Labour Council and the Shop Assistants' Union to make provision in the Shops and Factories Act so ...

    Article : 421 words
  6. WATER CONSERVATION AND IRRIGATION.

    The Minister for Works states that, realising the normal state of a large section of this country was one of comparative dryness, if not drought, the Government has ...

    Article : 384 words
  7. BOWLS.

    The bowling competition for the trophies presented by Mr. K. Baines will take place on the Waverley green on Eight-hour Day. ...

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  8. ROWING.

    Entries for the Rowing Association Regatta must be made with the honorary secretary (Mr. Percy J. Pratt) this afternoon, the time for closing being 5 p.m. Positions will be drawn for at Mr. Pratt's office to-morrow, at noon. ...

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  9. SAILING.

    The Sydney Amateur Sailing Club has framed its programme for the season as follows:—October 10 (opening day), general handicaps; October 31, singlehanded handicap, November 7, crui[?] handicap; November 21, ...

    Article : 233 words
  10. BRIGHTON RACING CLUB.

    The following are the handicaps for the Brighton races to be held this afternoon:- Flying Handicap (15.0), 4[?] 80yds.—Dundelion, 9st 12lb; Frivolous, 9st 3lb; Little Gull, 8st 12lb; Scotch Pebble, 8st ...

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  11. SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    The Sydney Dingy Club held a meeting at Dodson's Hotel on Wednesday opening, Commodore E. J. Flaherty presiding. The secretary of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club wrote, stating that a 6-footers handicap would be included ...

    Article : 235 words
  12. TREATMENT OF BABIES.

    "There is no more ignorant person in the world than the ordinary young mother," said Dr. Arthur to the Minster for Education yesterday. Some years ago Dr. Arthur made public the harm caused by ...

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  13. MURRUMBIDGEE SCHEME.

    The select committee of inquiry into the Murrumbidgee irrigation scheme sat yesterday. Mr. H. G. M'K[?] (engineer and expert in water conservation and irrigation) gave further evidence. He ...

    Article : 122 words
  14. COONAMBLE AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the principal handicaps in connection with the meeting to be held on October 6 and 7:- C.A.T. Club Handicap, 7f.—Carlisle 12st 12lb; Brutus, ...

    Article : 214 words
  15. NEUTRAL, BAY CLUB.

    A general meeting of the Neutral Bay Amateur Sailing Club was held at the club rooms on Wednesday evening. Several new members were elected, and the skiff Oween[?]e (T. M. Banks) was registered in the club, as also was Mr. ...

    Article : 224 words
  16. INVERELL P. AND A. ASSOCIATION

    At a meeting of the P. and A. Association to-day the revision of the committee's reports, recommending additions to the prize list amounting to about £2150, was adopted. The ...

    Article : 116 words
  17. PARKES JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following nominations have been received for the grass-fed events at the forthcoming Spring race meeting:— Parkes Jockey Club Welcome Stakes.—Laura, Wild Wave, Seven All, Fear Not, Jack, Leopold, Joy, Jim, ...

    Article : 103 words
  18. WATER CONSERVATION.

    At the police court on Tuesday, Mr. C. S. M'Phillamy, of Warroo station, was again proceeded against by the Crown for obstructing the flow of the water in the Lachlan otherwise ...

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  19. MIDDLE HARBOUR CLUB.

    For this club's opening race on Saturday—a sealed handicap—the following entries have been received:— 16-footers, Wi[?]ughby P. Ford), Elouera (J. Armstrong, Kummulla (O. M[?]). The Gift (O. Lyons), Wh[?] ...

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  20. HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE.

    Owing to the greater number of the hunting horses having been turned out before it was decided to get up a race at Boxhill, the entry was a small one, and the committee has decided to abandon the proposal, ...

    Article : 62 words
  21. PORT JACKSON SAILING SKIFF CLUB.

    A general meeting of the Port Jackson Sailing Skiff Club was held on Wednesday night. The vice-commodore (Mr. F. A. Lomer) presided over a good attendance of members. The prizes won at the opening event of the season were ...

    Article : 159 words
  22. GOLF.

    The units at Botany have presented a very busy appearance each day during the present week. Nearly all the entrants for the open competition and the State amateur championship have been out, with the ...

    Article : 100 words
  23. EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION.

    The executive committee of the Employers' Federation met yesterday, under the presidency of Mr. Henry Hudson. A large amount of important business was transacted, chiefly ...

    Article : 249 words
  24. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE ARBITRATION BILL. Mr. Willson (N.S.W.) presented a petition, on behalf of a member who was absent, from a number ...

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  25. WRESTLING.

    An immense audience filled Wirth Brothers' circus tent last night, when Bullan Singh and Gunga Brown were matched for the Australian wrestling championship. The style was "catch as-catch-[?]," the best ...

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  26. LINDFIELD G.C.

    The following is the draw and order of starting in the Men's Handicap against Bogey on Saturday. First pair to start at 2 p.m., the remainder to follow in order, at 4 minute intervals:—W. T. Macpherson ...

    Article : 291 words
  27. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    There was a shower of rain at Caulfield at day-break, but subsequently the weather was fine, though very cold. A fair amount of work was done, and some interesting gallops were recorded. The ...

    Article : 881 words
  28. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The following additional show awards have been made:- Plough horses.—Three farm horses and four farm horses were won by J. Donaldson, senr. Spring cart ...

    Article : 153 words
  29. BOXING.

    All the finals in this competition will take place to-night at the National Sporting Club and great interest is being taken in [?] different events. The programme is as follows: ...

    Article : 106 words
  30. ROYAL SYDNEY G.C.

    In the semi-final of the championship of hte above club Messrs. Richmond Why[?] and R. H. L. Innes tied after 36 holes. They decided to play another 18 holes and Mr. Whytt won, 7 up and 5 to play. This leaves Messrs. E. ...

    Article : 62 words
  31. QUEENSLAND WHEAT CROP.

    In reply to a deputation from the Chamber of Agriculture, the Premier stated that it was practically certain that unless something unforeseen occurred to obviate the necessity for ...

    Article : 102 words
  32. STRATHFIELD G.C.

    The final round for the trophy presented by [?] Trevor-Jones to the associate members of the above club resulted in a win for Miss Alice Price. The final round of the bogey match for the trophy presented by Miss Ha[?]dy ...

    Article : 127 words
  33. PIGEON HOMING.

    The above society held a race from Gundagai; 206 birds competed, and the result was as follows:—Dr. Fur[?]val's bird (1283 yds 1ft 1in per minute), 1; E. White (1263yds 1ft [?]m), 2: W. Hunter (1257 yds 2ft 5in), 3; F. Seaton ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. SALES OF WORK.

    A national fair was opened yesterday afternoon at Mosman. The proceeds are to be devoted towards the reduction of the debt on the Mosman Presbyterian Church. There was a large attendance, as it was ...

    Article : 261 words
  35. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    Sweepstake shooting open to all [?] was carried out at the Hampden shooting ground, Pennant Hills, on Tuesday. Favourable weather prevailed. There was a fair gathering of shooters, and the sweeps resulted as ...

    Article : 313 words
  36. CYCLING.

    What was described as the Paced Prix of Berlin was decided over 100 kilometres at the Friedman track on August 23. Rob[?] was first [?] 25m 14 3-5s, Dick[?]mann second in [?] 29m 17s: Kaeser, 1h 29m 17 1-5s; Con[?] ...

    Article : 139 words
  37. DISTRICT ITEMS.

    ARMIDALE.—The committee appointed by the Pastoral and Agricultural Association met during the week for the purpose of revising the next show schedule. A large number of ...

    Article : 337 words
  38. PEDESTRIANISM.

    L. Hurst, the English professional long-distance runner, accomplished a splendid performance at Brighton, England, on August 27, when on the track at Preston Park Cricket Ground he made a successful attack on records for ...

    Article : 140 words
  39. ST. JAMES' RECTORY, CROYDON.

    For the purpose of raising funds to enlarge [?] James' Rectory at Croydon, a sale of work was held in the school-hall yesterday afternoon. The opening ceremony was performed by Lady Harris, in the ...

    Article : 119 words
  40. HOME FOR DESTITUTE INVALIDS.

    On Wednesday afternoon a sale of work was opened in St. Paul's School Hall, Cleveland-street, Redfern, for the purpose of assisting the funds of the Common wealth Home for Destitute Invalids. Lady Rawson ...

    Article : 245 words
  41. NEW WORLD'S RECORD FOR HIGH JUMP.

    At the Leeds athletic festival H. Baker jumped 6ft 9in with wieghts, beating his own world's record, made two years ago on the same ground, by three-quarters of an inch. He also [?] a new record for standing jumps with ...

    Article : 61 words
  42. THE STATE'S SERVICE.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day an [?] pears, signed by the secretary of the Public Service Board, inviting applicaitons from youths desirous of sitting for the forthcoming examination for admission ...

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  43. CRICKET.

    Barnen, who was here with MacLa[?]en's team, has severed his connection with Lancashire. It appears that MacLuren's Discovery, by which [?] Barnes was sometimes called out here, was asked in the customary way to ...

    Article : 311 words
  44. THE COMMERCIAL AGENT.

    The council of the Chamber of Commerce met on Monday last. The president (Mr. G. S. Li[?] reported having been informed by Sir John Sa[?] as an act of courtesy to the chamber that Mr. J. B. Sultor ...

    Article : 133 words
  45. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    NARRABRI.—Two hundred mixed sheep, A. R. Stafford. Harparary to Flemington; 1500 ewes and lambs, D. Cameron, Harparary to Millie; 2261 ewes and lambs, Mrs. O'Neill, Narrabri to Bulyeroi; 300 fat wethers, S. ...

    Article : 185 words
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  47. EPSOM RACES.

    Agreeable weather was associated with the Epsom Meeting to-day, but there was only a moderate attendance, and with one exception every winner was well backed. The following are the details: ...

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  50. AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND.

    L. O. S. Poidevin headed the London County averages for the season just closed, with [?]53 for 14 innings, highest score 172 not out. He also had the highest aggregate, [?]2. W. L. Murdock was second on the list ...

    Article : 134 words
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