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  2. TYPHOID FEVER OUTBREAK.

    In Saturday's "Herald" it was stated that an outbreak of typhoid fever had occurred at the Government Labour Home situated on the Bunnerong-road, in the borough of Randwick. The paragraph also ...

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  3. THE SUBURBS.

    A number of candidates for the aldermanic representation of the new North-East Ward at Ashfield are in the field. Three aldermen are to be elected, thus bringing the number of councillors up to 12. ...

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  4. MILITARY.

    Brigadier-General Finn, accompanied by Lieutenant-Colonel Stanley, O.C. Artillery, made his inspection of Nos. 4 (Sydney) and 6 (WollongongBulli) companies, New South Wales Garrison ...

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  5. NEWCASTLE.

    The coal shipped beyond the State for the week ended yesterday amounted lo 71,732 tons, of which [?]192 tons were sent to inter State and colonial ports, and 36,5[?]0 tons to foreign ports, the distribution being as follows:— ...

    Article : 174 words
  6. THE TRAMWAYS.

    Mr. O. W. Brain, M.I.E.E., Electrical Engineer for Railways, recently paid a visit to Europe and America with the view of making inquiries into the electric tram systems in operation. The journey ...

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  7. THE BIRTHDAY OF QUEEN VICTORIA.

    Canon Boyee, preaching last evening at St. Paul's, Redfern, spoke of the late Queen. He said: This is the birthday of Queen Victoria. For two generations it was celebrated with loyalty and fervour, and ...

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  8. SHIPPING.

    Namoi, s., 1414 tons, Captain H. Warne, from Newcastle. Newcastle and Hunter River Company, Limited, agents. Mokoia, s., 3502 tons, Captain J. Gibb, from Newcastle. F. W. Jackson, agent. ...

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  9. BALMAIN.

    The Under-Secretary for Public Instruction has intimated to Mr. John Storey, M.L.A., that the plans and specifications for the proposed now Public school building at Birchgrove, Balmain, are upon the ...

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  10. BURWOOD.

    The result of a band tattoo held at the Burwood Park recently in aid of the fund for the erection of a band stand was the raising of a sum of £24 net. This sum has been devoted to the payment of the debt on ...

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  11. BOWLS.

    The final of the district pennant matches was played yesterday on the Waratah green between the City Bowling Club and Hamilton, and resulted in a win for the City Club by 22 points. Following are the scores: ...

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  12. N.D.L. ISLAND STEAMERS.

    Messrs. Weber, Lohmann, and Co. report:— Stettin, s., is due in Herhertshohe on 24th instant [?] route for Singapore, via New Guinea, &c. Deli, s., left Macassar on 21st instant en route for ...

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  13. CHATSWOOD POST-OFFICE.

    The persistent efforts of the municipal authorities at Willoughby to induce the Federal Government to consent to the erection of a new post-office at Chatswood have been successful, and a new building to ...

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  14. DR. W. G. ARMSTRONG INTERVIEWED.

    Dr. Armstrong on Saturday stated that he had twice visited the home in consequence of representations made regarding the outbreak of contagious disease by the sanitary inspector of the Randwick ...

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  15. THE BARQUE SIGURD.

    This barque arrived yesterday from Buenos Ayres. She left there on May 17, and shortly after her departure strong gales set in for several days until the vessel was in 42·8. When off Cape Otway more boisterous weather was ...

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  16. CHURCH NEWS.

    The Sydney Church Extension Committee for the poor and populous parishes recommended at its last meeting three more grants. They were for lay evangelists at St. Saviour's (Redforn). Holy Trinity ...

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  17. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    COOKTOWN.—Arr.: May 23, Australian s., from Kobe. CAIRNS.—Arr.: May 23, Wyandra, s., from Cooktown. BRISBANE.—Arr.: May 24, Cintra, s., from Cairns; Lady Musgrave, s., from Clarence River; Maranos, s., ...

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  18. CONCORD.

    St. Luke's Park is under the control of the Concord Municipal Council, but it is the chief athletic area for the districts of Strathfield, Burwood, and Mortlake, as well as for the borough in which it is ...

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  19. DEPARTURES.—May 23.

    Australian, F.M.S., for Noumea. [?]wendoline, sch., for Port Darwin, via ports. Ophir, R.M.S., for London, via ports. Marloo, s., for West Australian ports, via Melbourne and ...

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  20. HIGH MASS AT ST. MARY'S.

    High Mass was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral yesterday to celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Christians. This is the titular feast of the Cathedral, and is marked annually by the attendance of the ...

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  21. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    About 11 a.m. on Sunday a man named Robert Williams, aged 62, widower, was found dead lying on a bed in his room at No. 14 Elizabeth-street, Paddington. He was a plasterer by trade, and had ...

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  22. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—May 25.

    Sierra, R.M.S., for San Francisco, via Auckland and Honolulu; Melbourne, s., for Devonport and other Tasmainan ports, via Melbourne; Peterborough, s. for Ullaudlla, Bateman's Bay, and Nelligen; Newcastle and Hunter ...

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  23. HURSTVILLE.

    A concert was held in the Hurstville Hall, Forest-road, for the purpose of assisting the building funds of the Mortdale Baptish Mission Hall. There was a good attendance. A well-arranged programme of ...

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  24. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.

    The statutory meeting of the standing committee of the above order was held on Friday evening. The following Grand Lodge officers were in attendance:—Grand Master Bro. T. Cas[?]y. Deputy ...

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  25. DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL OFFICERS.

    The following redistribution of officers belonging to the Army Medical Corps (partially-paid and volunteer establishments) has been made:- Principal medical officer: Major R. E. Roth, D.S.O., ...

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  26. CLEARANCES.—May 23.

    Erctria, s., 3464 tons. Captain Mulcahy, for Ho Ho, via Brisbane and Newcastle,with original cargo for Brisbane. Marloo, s., 1676 tons. Captain W. Knight, for Fremantle, via ports. ...

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  27. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH.

    Miss May Mukle, the popular 'cellist of the Edward Lloyd concert company, played at St. Patrick's Church yesterday morning at 11 o'clock Mass, her solos being Saint S[?]ens' "Le Cygne " and ...

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  28. LEICHHARDT.

    Under the auspices of the Leichhardt branch of the A.N.A. a successful Cinderella dance was held in the Leichhardt Town Hall on Wednesday night. The president of the branch (Bro. G. T. Geother) ...

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  29. ACCIDENT TO A FOOTBALLER.

    While playing football on the Arnclifie Park on Saturday C. Lardner, who resides at Waratah-street, Aruclif[?]e, had the misfortune to break his collarbone. He immediately proceeded to Dr. Halliday, where his ...

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  30. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    An "Evening with Longfellow" attracted a large number of girls to the city branch of the Y.W.C.A. recently. Readings from the poet's work were given by several of the members. Miss Dey, B.A., ...

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  31. PADDINGTON.

    The State Treasurer has revoked an order made in December, 1900, under the Public Health Act regarding building upon an allotment of l[?]d on the Booth Estate, Paddington. ...

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  32. FALL DOWN STAIRS.

    A woman named Mary Smith, 39, fell down a fight of stairs at her residence. Mills-street, Pyrmont, on Saturday night. She was taken by the Civil Ambulance to Sydney Hospital and admitted ...

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  33. COASTERS OUTWARDS.—May 23.

    Warrigal, ktch., for Port Mac[?]uarie; Sphene, sh., for Newcastle. ...

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  34. IMPORTS.—May 23.

    Levernbank, bq., from Liverpool: 50 frames felt, 100 cases bathbricks, 100 packages chloride potash, 400 bags [?]lue salt, 6 boilers, 30 barresl rum, 10 packages tinware, 27 reels printing paper, 18 cases sheep shears, 10 drums ...

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  35. PETERSHAM.

    Owing to the vigorous policy of rate collection at Petersham, and the avoidance of the more harassing forms of collecting overdue rates, the Petersham Council is in a fortunate financial condition. Not ...

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  36. ACCIDENT AT CONCORD.

    William Walker, 23, living at James-street. Summer Hill, fell from a bicycle ia Concord-road. Concord, yesterday, fracturing his skull. He was conveyed to the Western Suburbs Cottage Hospital, ...

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  37. ACADEMIC HONOURS.

    The last mail from France per Messageries Maritimes liner Australian brings news that the Government of the Republic has conferred the distinction of "Officer d'Academic" to Madame Marie, ...

    Article : 134 words
  38. FATAL TRAM ACCIDENT NEAR NEWCASTLE.

    A man named Philip Dowera, a labourer, residing in Hubbard-street, Islington, was journeying thither in a Mayfield tram yesterday, and when passing through Islington he was noticed to fall while, it ...

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  39. THE MASONIC CRAFT.

    The half-yearly communication of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of New South Wales was held at the Masonic Hall, Castereagh-street, on Friday night. The Grand Lodge was opened in due ...

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  40. RANDWICK.

    It has been decided to change the name of Coogee Ward to that of East Ward. The Water and Sewerage Board is extending the deep sewerage scheme from Coogee to Little Coogee. ...

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  41. DEATH FROM EXPOSURE.

    A discovery was made at Albert Park this morning of the dead body of a man lying haddled against the street wall. The clothing was saturated with rain, and the limbs were rigid with cold. The body was ...

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  42. MILITARY ENGINEERING.

    Arrangements have been made to hold special courses of instruction in military engineering as follows:- Field Engineering.—No. 16, town course, class "B" ...

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  43. APPOINTMENTS.

    The following appointments appear in the "Commonwealth Gazette":—William Lawson, acting assistant landing survoyor, Department of Trade and Customs, at Sydney, to be promoted to fill the vacancy which has ...

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  44. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON.—Dep.: May 23, Monowai, s., fo[?] Sydney. ...

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  45. SEWAGE FARM NUISANCE AT ROCKDALE.

    At Thursday night's meeting of the Rockdale Council the Mayor (Alderman J. H. Travar[?]then) submitted a minute dealing with interviews which he, Alderman Taylor, and the council clerk, on ...

    Article : 261 words
  46. A FATAL MISTAKE.

    At the inquest on Saturday concerning the death of Captain Thomas Houston, an old shipping identity, death was shown to be due to drinking a small portion of cloudy ammonia in mistake for ...

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  47. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 7 p.m. Letters for Melbourne only will be accepted without late fee for the express from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m., if posted at ...

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  48. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURES.

    The fifth of the series of University Extension Lectures to Teachers was delivered at the Queen's Hall, Pitt-street, on Friday night, by Mr. J. Dennis, M.A., Inspector of Schools. The building ...

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  49. VITAL STATISTICS.

    During the week ended May 22 the births of 269 children were registered within the metropolitan area and 114 persons died, of whom six were from the country, leaving 108 deaths of residents. ...

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  50. MEMORIAL TO FALLEN SOLDIERS.

    It has been decided by the residents of Condobolin to perpetuate the memory of the soldiers who left that district for the recent Boer war in South Africa and who fell in the fight. A public drinking fountain ...

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  51. SERIOUS CYCLING ACCIDENTS.

    A cycling fatality happened on Friday night on the Brighton-road. The body of Mr. Alexander Kerr, 49, a clerk in the office of the Metropoitan Board of Works, was found lying on the road ...

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  52. TENDERS ACCEPTED.

    Notices appear in the " Government Gazette " to the effect that the tender of Knox, Schlapp, and Company Proprietary, Limited, of Melbourne, has been accepted for the supply and delivery at Sydney of one mile of 26-pair ...

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  53. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range was not a busy one. The weather conditions, however, were good, there being a cloudless sky, whilst the wind, although at times inclined to be "[?]shtail" in ...

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  54. FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.

    Mr. Andrew Sharp, a member of the firm of John Sharp and Sons, timber merchants, died to-day from the result of burns received last Wednesday by the [?]gnition of some benzine, which he was pouring into ...

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  55. SUBURBAN FIRE ALARMS.

    Alderman Taylor (suburban municipal representative on the Fire Brigades Board) reported at the last meeting of the Rockdale Council that fire alarms would be erected in the followint suburbs: ...

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  56. OUR MINERAL RESOURCES.

    Sir,—Everyone who reads your interesting leader and the many previous publications in your columns upon this important matter must be convinced that we possess most valuable assets in such industries. Not only the capitalists, ...

    Article : 423 words
  57. DEATH AT A FUNERAL.

    While returning from attending a funeral at Laidloy yesterday Thomas M'Kew, aged 30 years, had his brains dashed out against a tree through his horse shying. Death was instantaneous. ...

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  58. CITY MISSION SUNDAY.

    It is an annual custom for the city missionaries to give addresses upon their work in the various churches on the Sunday previous to the annual meeting of the Sydney City Mission. Yesterday no less ...

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  59. EXPORTS.—May 23.

    Ophir, R.M.S, for London, via parts: 12[?] bales wool, 29 bales sheepskins, 15 bales furskins, 30 bales leather, 6 casks pelts, 20 cases palm seeds, [?]2 bars bullion, 1805 ingots copper, 2000 crates rabbits, 114 cases preserved meats, and ...

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  60. RAILWAY FATALITY.

    A lengthsman named Joseph Hebgers, employed at the Ipswich Railway Station, was run over and killed this morning by a railway waggon during shunting operations. Deceased leaves a widow and ...

    Article : 41 words
  61. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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  62. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    At the annual meeting of the Parramatta branch of the above on Saturday morning the following offiers were elected:—Patron, the Minister for Education: president, the Chief ...

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  63. PARCEL MAIL.

    Parcels addressed to Germany will be received at the Parcels Office, 151 Castereagh-street, for transmission per German steamer Karlaruhe, up to 11 a.m. on SATURDAY, May 30. ...

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  64. "PLUMPTON COURSING"—WITH LADIES PRESENT.

    Sir,—I cannot too strongly express my feeling of surprise upon reading in your issue of to-day that "many ladies were present" at the coursing meeting held at Rooty H[?]ll during the week. Coursing as conducted at the ...

    Article : 459 words
  65. DESPATCH OF MAILS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER PLACES.

    Despatched overland to Melbourne, and thence p[?] Company's steamer Ophir, TUESDAY, May 26. Letters.—Registered, 3 p.m.; ordinary, 4.30 p.m.; 2[?]d the [?]oz. ...

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  66. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

    On Saturday Mr. T. Brien, sen., a very old resident of the district, died at his residence. Hollywood. Mr. Brien was a successful orchardist, and his orangery on the banks of the ...

    Article : 82 words
  67. FOOTBALLERS' SOCIAL.

    On Saturday evening Mr. John Nobbs, M.L.A., patron of the Granville Football Association and also of the Granville District Club, entertained the committee of the association and the ...

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  68. A REGISTRY OFFICE AGREEMENT.

    A correspondent has submitted to us, with a view to having attention drawn to the matter, an agreement which it is hoped is a rare specimen of the kind. It relates to the employment of a certain man, ...

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  69. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The G.M.S. Rhein due in Southampton on 23rd instant, en route from Sydney to Bremen, via ports. The G.M.S. Oldenburg due in Colombo on 26th instant, en route from Sydney to Europe, via the usual ports. ...

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  70. BONDED STOCKS.

    The stock of wines. sprits, and narcoties in bonded warehouses, Sydney, at the close of the week ended May 22 was:—Rum, 3 leagers, 122 puncheons, 503 hogsheads, 1328 quarter-casks, 15 octaves, 2622 cases: brandy, 95 ...

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  71. A NARROW ESCAPE.

    A young lady resident of Auburn had a very narrow escape of being killed on Saturday evening. She was in the act of boarding the 6.30 train from Sydney to Parramatta at Auburn when the ...

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  72. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. SIERRA.

    The following is a list of the passengers booked by the R.M.S. Sierra, of the A. and A. line, to leave Circular Quay at 1 p.m. to-day for San Francisco, via Auckland, Samoa, and Honolulu:—Mr. Adams, Mr. R. A. Alley, ...

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