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  2. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. W. R. Murray, who accompanied Mr. R. T. Maurice in his recent trip across the continent from Fowler's Bay to Wyndham, which occupied seven months, returned to Adelaide on Saturday. The ...

    Article : 379 words
  3. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    Our Parramatta correspondent wrote last night that some nice showers had fallen in the district, but the rain was very patchy. In some parts to the west of Parramatta heavy showers fell in places, ...

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  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

    The Randwick course proper was open yesterday morning to trainers, but the going in places was somewhat hard, and very little work of interest took place. Antea shaped fairly well in a mile ...

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  5. NEWCASTLE.

    A meeting of the Hunter District Water ana Sewerage Board was held to-day, Mr. W. J. Millner presiding. The engineer reported that the instructions issued to various conncils to have the drinking fountains, to which free ...

    Article : 199 words
  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    The showery afternoon, followed by the heavy rain-storm that set in at 6 o'clock, had no prejudicial effect upon the attendance at the second of Mile. Antonia Dolores' three farewell recitals last ...

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  7. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A man named William Robinson has been killed by accident at Naughton's Gap tunnel. He was well known about Tempe. At an inquest held to-day a verdict of accidental death was returned. ...

    Article : 87 words
  8. RAINFALLS IN QUEENSLAND.

    During the 24 hours ended at 9 o'clock to-day rain was reported from several stations in the Manaro and Warrego districts in connection with thunderstorms. The following are the principal ...

    Article : 111 words
  9. CYCLING.

    In consequence of the big entry it has been found necessary to run semi-finals for the Orient Plate, the biggest scratch event of Australia. The race has been divided into eight heats, and the ...

    Article : 687 words
  10. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    Rain fell at Flemington this morning, but nevertheless the tracks were good. Blue Metal ran 11 furlongs on the tau in 2 minutes 35 seconds. Duke of Gratton was better than Pralcen over five ...

    Article : 872 words
  11. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Heavy rain has fallen in the far north. Quorn got an inch, which replenished the dams and waterholes, which have not been full for many months. ...

    Article : 79 words
  12. SOUTH COAST.

    The result of the election for the four members of the rabbit board at Bega to-day, was as follows:— W. F. Coman 144, T. J. Bateman 141, T. J. Kelly 131, D. Tarlinton 130, W. Huslingden 6S, A. L. ...

    Article : 350 words
  13. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs to-day:— The steamer Waikare for Auckland, via Sydney, with 500 tons of coal and a quantity of timber; the barque Glenesk for Tal Tal, with 2110 tons of Pelaw Main coal; the ship ...

    Article : 141 words
  14. FALL IN TASMANIA.

    Splendid rain is falling, and the water supply for the mines will be replenished. ...

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  15. ROYAL MELBOURNE GOLF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 636 words
  16. CITY COUNCIL.

    The Sydney City Council met last night, the Mayor, Alderman T. Hughes, presiding. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS. Alderman Lindsay Thompson reported that at ...

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  17. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    It was reported to the police yesterday that a quantity ot zinc slimes valued at £100 had been stolen from the Hannan's Proprietary Development Company's mine. It appears that the slimes in ...

    Article : 70 words
  18. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Watchers at Flemington this morning differed considerably as to the value of the separate Derby gallops of Strata Florida, Abundance, and Broknan. As regards Strata Florida, however, it is generally ...

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  19. A CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER.

    'Abdul Hamat was charged on remand, at the Police Court, to-day, with attempting to murder his wife by hitting her face with, a tomahawk on October 14. ...

    Article : 122 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    BLUFF.—Departures: Oct, 28. Rotuma, brigantine, for Clarence River: Westrali[?], s., for Hobart. PORT CHALMERS.—Arrival: Oct. 28, Rangatira, s., from London. ...

    Article : 212 words
  21. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    There seems very little possibility of the city's residents being asked to further curtail the present consumption of water. The supply at Prospect Reservoir has been considerably augmented by the ...

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  22. THEATRE ROYAL.

    This afternoon there will be a matinee performance of "Sherlock Holmes" at the Theatre Royal. Thanks to the strong acting of Mr. Cuyler Hastings and the other members of Mr. J. C. Williamson's ...

    Article : 58 words
  23. RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK.

    In his capacity as Minister for Railways Mr. Waddell last evening received a deputation at the Treasury Department from the Sydney Labour Council and the Political Labour League. It was introduced ...

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  24. PALACE THEATRE.

    This afternoon Mr. 'Fred. H. Graham as "The Messenger Boy," supported by the other artists of Mr. J. C. Williamson's musical comedy company, will appear at a final matinee at the Palace ...

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  25. "CYRANO DE BERGERAC."

    Mr. William Anderson will produce "Cyrano de Bergerae" at the Palace Theatre on Saturday. Mr. Henry Lee will appear as the poet swordsman, a character he has played with success in America, ...

    Article : 49 words
  26. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 106 words
  27. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    "A Million of Money" continues to draw large audiences at the Lyceum Theatre, where the vivid glimpses of the Derby race, the start for the hunt, and the march of the troops are appreciated. Mr. ...

    Article : 47 words
  28. CRITERION THEATRE.

    This aftornoon and evening "Little Christopher Columbus" will be performed at the Criterion Theatre. Mr. J. F. Sheridan has ample scope as the twelve-times disguised detective, and the ...

    Article : 48 words
  29. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. INDIA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 811 words
  30. MARIBYRNONG RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 528 words
  31. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    There will be a matinee at the Tivoli Theatre to-day, when the new programme will be repeated as at night. Mr. Harry Rickards' company now includes the Harbecks in their dainty act with ...

    Article : 56 words
  32. CHAMBER OF MANUFACTURES.

    The following gentlemen called on Monday upon the new President of the Chamber of Manufactures, Mr. O. C. Beale, to tendor their congratulations and to wish the institution success during the coming ...

    Article : 650 words
  33. MISS ADA CROSSLEY.

    Miss Ada Crossley writes from Bickenhall Mansions, London, to inform us that her proposed visit to Australia next year has been abandoned solely through the impossibility of getting clear ...

    Article : 74 words
  34. SYDNEY LIEDERTAFEL.

    The 120th (smoke) concert of the Sydney Liedertafel will be given at the Town Hall this evening under the direction of Mr. J. A. Delany, when his Excellency the Governor and suite will be present. ...

    Article : 67 words
  35. SATURDAY POPULAR CONCERTS.

    Madame Slapoffski will make her appearance at the York-street Centenary Hall on Saturday at the popular concerts directed by Mr. E. Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson has secured the best artists ...

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  36. MR. HODGKINSON'S FAREWELL.

    Next Tuesday at the Queen's Hall there will be a performance of "The Schoolmistress" for the farewell of Mr. F. L. Hodgkinson by the Sydney Comedy Club, which he founded in the interests of ...

    Article : 54 words
  37. MISS FITZ-STUBBS' MATINEE.

    The chief item in Miss Maud Fitz-Stubbs' sixth afternoon of music at Queen's Hall yesterday was Fesca's "Quartet for Piano and Strings," which was rendered with careful attention to balance of ...

    Article : 352 words
  38. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 329 words
  39. FINAL ACCEPTANCES FOR THE DERBY AND CUP.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 197 words
  40. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. OCEANA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 163 words
  41. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    During the last 15 months no less than 100 applications have been received from various parts of the country asking for permission to form rifle clubs. Every application has been met with the stereotyped ...

    Article : 551 words
  42. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF WOMANHOOD.

    On Monday afternoon Dr. Kate Hogg delivered a lecture to the Sydney Ladies' Sanitary Association on the subject of "The Responsibility of Womanhood" at the town Hall. The lecturer said that she ...

    Article : 425 words
  43. PASSENGERS BY THE G.M.S. KONIGIN LUISE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 289 words
  44. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    A well attended meeting was held last night at the Trades' Hall for the purpose of organising the employees of the electrical trade. Mr. Longbottom was voted to the chair. ...

    Article : 102 words
  45. SYDNEY CHORAL SOCIETY.

    The Sydney Choral Society gave a concert in aid of the church building fund at the Burton-street Tabernacle last evening. The programme contained a number of popular selections, both vocal and ...

    Article : 170 words
  46. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 146 words
  47. AUSTRALIAN POULTRY.

    Our London correspondent on September 26 wrote thus:—Australia is, owing to its climate, a splendid country for poultry, and a large trade could be developed in fowls, ducke, &c., if the new principle ...

    Article : 331 words
  48. BRIDGE CARPENTERS' UNION.

    At a well-attended meeting of the recently-formed Bridge Carpenters' Union at the Trades' Hall last night several new members were admitted. ...

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  49. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    The Maribyrnong races to-day [?] what with the betting on the leading events of the V.R.C. Spring meeting. Nevertheless, a fair amount of business was transacted. The feature of the ...

    Article : 388 words
  50. AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

    The usual rehearsal of the Sydney Amateur Orchestral Society has been postponed until this evening, when Signor Hazon will take in hand the Wagner programme for the last concert of the year ...

    Article : 71 words
  51. TRAMWAY EMPLOYEES' UNION.

    At a meeting of the Tramway Employees' Union, held at the Trades' Hall on Monday night, Mr. H. Hibbert (president), Mr. W. Owcus (branch secretary), and Messrs. Wallace and Edmunds, of ...

    Article : 56 words
  52. CRICKET.

    Since the opening of the present season the selection of the first grade team to represent the Paddington Club has given rise to dissatisfaction among a large majority of the members. The cause of ...

    Article : 307 words
  53. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Warrimoo leaves Wellington [?] for Sydney, returning from Sydney to Wellington on Friday, Nov. 14. one day ahead of time-table date. The Talune leaves Wellington on Saturday for [?] ...

    Article : 111 words
  54. "THE OTHER FELLOW."

    In the Queen's Hall on November 5 an entertainment will be given, in the concert portion of which Miss Aunte Porry, Miss Chambers, Miss Lucy Lee, Miss Eva Jones, Miss Dora Allen, Mr. ...

    Article : 69 words
  55. TROLLY DRAYMEN AND CARTERS.

    The employers' reply to demands was read at Monday night's meeting of the Trolly Draymen and Carters' Union at the Trades' Hall. Members expressed dissatisfaction at the terms offered, and ...

    Article : 92 words
  56. CYCLORAMA.

    The Battle of Gettysburg still continues to draw large audiences at the Cyclorama. Additional interest is lent to the picture by the realistic effects that are introduced and the lectures which are ...

    Article : 59 words
  57. A TRUISM.

    The independent testimony of scientific experts and the host eminent skin specialists awards PEARS' SOAP the [?] position among toilet soaps.—Advt. This week's "Sydney Mail" contains interesting ...

    Article : 37 words
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