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  2. MILITARY REORGANISATION.

    The statement made by Sir John Forrest to-one special reporter in Melbourne and published in Thursday's "Herald," to the effect that the reorganisation scheme is not quite complete, and that the ...

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  3. QUEENSLAND.

    The first cases at Ingham for breaches of the 5th section of the Pacific Island Labourers Extension Act of 1892 were heard in the police court to-day. The section provides that at the expiration ...

    Article : 178 words
  4. SPORTING.

    In connection with the petition from horse owners of the Riverina districts, asking for a reduction in the nomination fees, the committee of the Young Turf Club has decided to refer the matter to the new ...

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  5. ON THE LAND.

    Conflicting reports have been received concerning the progress of the lambing. During a recent tour through the Western district we heard of several instances in which the results were distinctly ...

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  6. THE STOCKOWNERS' ASSOCIATION OF N.S.W.

    The Stockowners' Association of New South Wales held its regular monthly meeting at 8 Spring-street on the 24th, instant when Messrs. F B. Suttor, V. Dowling, J. M. Atkinson. J. C. Manchee, D. ...

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  7. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Cooma Royal Lawn Tennis Club's captaincy tournament was continued this week. In the first round C. S. Royle forfeited to Dr. Paton, and in the second round C. R. Kiss defeated W. E. Agnew, 6·1, ...

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  8. BILLIARDS.

    A pleasant ceremony took place at the New South Wales Sports Club last night, when Mr. J. B. Belfield, the winner or the recent amateur championship, was presented with the trophy given by the club, and also with the challenge ...

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  9. DISTRICT ITEMS.

    CAMPBELLTOWN.—At the annual meeting of the A. H. and I. Society a ballot for the election of the committee for the ensuing your resulted as follows:—W. Bourke, G. Chinnocks. J. Clark, W. ...

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  10. BRIGHTON RACING CLUB.

    There was a satisfactory attendance at Brighton yesterday, when the pony and galloway races resulted as under:- Tramway Handicap. 5f.—Shopwoman, 7st 9lb (Frazer), ...

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  11. IRRIGATION FROM THE LACHLAN.

    Mr. A. T. Creswick writes from Tupra, Hay:— "Mr. G. H. M'Kinney has made some statements with regard to the diversion of the Lachlan waters totally inconsistent with the facts. The Minister, no doubt ...

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  12. IRRIGATED FARMS.

    At a sale of Crown land at Barcaldine to-day Mr. Kellett, on behalf of Mr. Mark Foy, of Sydney, bought five lots at Saltern Creek, comprising 18,644 acres, for £9272, the improvements being valued at ...

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  13. ALLEGED THEFT BY AN OFFICER.

    At the Central Police Court to-day William C. Hull, second officer of the steamer Allinga, was committed for trial on a charge of stealing a lady's jacket and a cape from the vessel on May 25. ...

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  14. THE JAPANESE SQUADRON.

    The Japanese Admiral to-day entertained about 150 Townsville and Charters Towers citizens at an "at home" on board the flagship. The steamar Orange Branch arrived at Moreton ...

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  15. DEATH OF A THOROUGHBRED STALLION

    The thoroughbred stallion Destiny, by Neekersgat from Hortense, dropped dead at Morphettville to-day. ...

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  16. SALE OF THOROUGHBRED STOCK.

    A sale of thoroughbred colts and fillies by Nobleman (imp.) and Autonomy, and bred by Mr. Charles Baldwin, of Durham Court, near Manilla, was held to-day. A chestant foal was purchased by Mr. B. ...

    Article : 275 words
  17. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    At the City Police Court yesterday morning James Horne was committed for trial on a charge of having committed a criminal assault on his stepdaughter, Florence Squires, 14 years of ago. ...

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  18. NATIONAL SPORTING CLUB TOURNAMENT.

    In the above tournament on Wednesday evening, P. Mendelson (receives 5) beat P. Hart (scratch) by 108, J. B. Belfield (owes 220) beat E. Moss (receives 55) by 103. Mr. Belfleld made a break of 118, highest in tournament. ...

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  19. CHANGES IN THE VOLUNTEERS.

    The last parade of the National Guard prior to its disbandment was held on Wednesday night at Chancery-square, and was attended by about 120 of all ranks. Captain J. G. Tedder, the officer ...

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  20. STOCK PASSINGS.

    GOONDIWINDI.—400 bullocks, Moogoon to Gundabli, Cook and Monro owners; 44 mixed cattle, Dubbo to Felton, John Wood owner; 1032 bullocks, Western Creek to Moree, Scottish Australian Investment Company. ...

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  21. AN INTERESTING RELIC.

    A party, consisting of Messrs. Morrison and M'Comish and Dr. Laver, have just returned to Laverton after a trip out of 50 miles cast of that town. They located a clump of white gums, among ...

    Article : 180 words
  22. THE MARKERS' TOURNAMENT.

    The above was continued at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's billiard showrooms, 216 Castlereagh-street, last night, with the following results:—E. James, owes 50, beat G. Palmer, receives 200, by 80; G. Boati, receives 230, beat T. ...

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  23. DUBBO POLO CARNIVAL.

    The annual polo carnival was commenced on Tuesday, and concluded to-day. There was a large attendance of visitors from the neighbouring towns, while the famed Weetalibah team was also present. ...

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  24. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the finance committee of the City Council was held yesterday afternoon, Alderman J. Lane Mullins presiding. THE CITY ACCOUNTS. ...

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  25. RESTOCKING AND THE WEST.

    Mr. Fraucis W. Bacon, Dumble, Brewarrina, writes:—"I see that some further correspondence has taken place in your columns with regard to western land matters. One gentleman proposes that the ...

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  26. PRESS TOURNAMENT.

    A tournament open to members of the press is about to be inaugurated. It is proposed to accept nominations from members of the staff of any newspaper and from paid contributors to any daily, weekly, or monthly publication—the ...

    Article : 87 words
  27. ORCHARD PESTS AND THEIR ENEMIES.

    The question referred to by Mr. A. J. Doust in yesterday's "Herald" is a very large one. Since the introduction of several natural enemies of orchard posts into California orchardists have dreamed of a ...

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  28. STEVENSON v. MEMMOTT.

    When play in the Stevenson v. Memmott billiard match ceased on Wednesday night the score stood:—Stevenson 4800, Memmott 5277. Stevenson's best break was 148, to which he added 184 and 100. Memmott was not in his ...

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  29. RIFLE CLUBS.

    The new regulations which are to govern rifle clubs throughout the Commonwealth have been published in general orders which came to hand yesterday. A syuopsis of many of the leading features, ...

    Article : 667 words
  30. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Last night at the local railway station Messrs. Roach Brothers were unloading about 1000 store wethers, which were returning to their place at Lysterfield after pasturing at Germanton during the ...

    Article : 80 words
  31. BOXING.

    Last night two boxing bouts were fought. Marsh had the better of Stewart in a three-rouud bout and P. Horan received the award from young Peter Jackson in a six-round encounter. ...

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  32. THE GUN.

    The Forbes Gun Club held a rabbit-shooting match yesterday. The attendance was fair, but the sport was not a success, bunny not being desirous of running. R. Reymond and L. Reymond divided ...

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  33. MUNICIPAL.

    A special meeting of the council was held to-day. After a lengthy discussion on the report of the Board of Health respecting the carrying out of their instruction relative to dairies, the local inspector was ...

    Article : 244 words
  34. VICTORIA.

    The Chief Secretary to-day authorised the issue of 14 free railway passes for as many Chinese who wanted to travel from Ballarat to Melbourne, on route to China. The Chinese had been receiving ...

    Article : 74 words
  35. GOLF.

    The first stroke handicap of the Blue Mountain Golf Club was finished yesterday for a trophy presented by the club. The winner was A. J. Craig, and H. R. Goyder was second. ...

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  36. REGISTRATION OF FIRMS ACT.

    Sir,—Your paragraph in a recent issue on the above subject is, to my mind, somewhat misleading, and there is no wonder that "some doubt" exists as to the requirements of the Act. I have no hesitation ...

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  37. A WARNING FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

    A letter received to-day by the Federal Public Service Commissioner from a friend in South Africa contains the sentence:—"Don't advise anyone to come here unless they have money, and can afford to ...

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  38. CYCLING.

    The Eastern Suburbs Club will held a five-mile road race over the Muroubra-Long Bay course on Saturday. The following handicaps have been declared:—C. Salmon, scratch; W. Halloway, 30s.; ...

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  39. STATE SCHOOL FEES.

    One of many suggestions which the Cabinet has before it is to charge fees for children under six and over 13 years of age who attend the State schools. ...

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  40. FOOTBALL.

    The South Australian team ot footballers which is to try conclusions with the Victorian team on the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Saturday arrived by the Adelaida express this morning. They were met ...

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  41. THE CHURCHES.

    The Bishop of Bathurst, assisted by Archdeacon Geer, of Bourke, the Rev. Mr. Campion, of Dubbo, and the rector, the Rev. R. H. D. Kelly, laid the foundation stone of St. Paul's Church of England ...

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  42. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A telegram has been received from the harbourmaster of Edithburg stating that the barque Westralian, with 870 tons of salt for Tasmania, had gone aground on the north spit of Troubridge Island, but ...

    Article : 101 words
  43. NOTES.

    A farmer in the Murtoa district, Victoria, recently tried a remedy recommended for hots in horses and killed two of the patients. The remedy published in the State agricultural journal consisted of a dose of ...

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  44. VICTORIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    Training operations were carried on at Flemington this morning, but the going was very heavy and against time-making, and nothing exceptional was done. Hard-a-lee did a mile on the cinders in 1m. ...

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  45. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    At a meeting of the Bridge Carpenters' Union held at the Trades Hall on Tuesday night a communication was received from the Amalgamated Carpenters' and Joiners' Society asking for a conference for the ...

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  46. THE COUNTRY WEEK PROGRAMME.

    The programme drawn up by the N.S.W. Rugby Union for the country week is as follows:- July 4.—Northern Border v. Southern, 2 p.m.; Western v. Northern, 3.15—Sydney Cricket Ground No. 1, South ...

    Article : 157 words
  47. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Agricultural Department is making inquiries whether a large supply of disease-resisting vines can be obtained from New South Wales. If they are not procurable in Australia the department will obtain a ...

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  48. SOUTH COAST.

    A barn containing several tons of hay and farming implements belonging to Mr. George Mureor, of Bergalia-road, was totally destroyed by fire last night. The property was not insured. Mr. Mercer ...

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  49. CORDIAL AND AERATED WATER EMPLOYEES.

    A meeting was held at Ryan's Hotel, George-stree[?] West, on Tuesday night for the purpose of forming a union of employees engaged in cordial and [?]erated water factories. The preliminaries were satisfactorily ...

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  50. A DEMAND FOR A POST-OFFICE.

    Last year the Federal Government placed £4000 on the Estimates for a new post-office at Inverell. After numberless delays tenders were called. These closed on the 9th instant, the lowest being £3800. ...

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  51. CRICKET.

    Much satisfaction was expressed yesterday over the receipt of the information by cable, as published in yesterday's issue, that preparations were on foot for the visit of an English team to Australia next season, ...

    Article : 357 words
  52. TAMWORTH JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Tamworth Jockoy's Club's annual meeting was continued to-day in beautiful weather. Following are the results:- Railway Handicap of 45 sovs., about 6f.—Mr. E. G. ...

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  53. AN ALDERMAN FINED.

    At the Redfern Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Barnett, D.S.M., the Board of Health, through its inspector, proceeded against Michael O'Riordan, an alderman of the Borough of Alexandria, who carries on the ...

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  54. THE BUTTER TRADE.

    An important conference, the outcome of which should be in the interests of the producer and retailer of butter, was held at the Queen's Hall. Pitt-street, on the 22nd instant. The conference was called at ...

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