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  2. STOCK BOARDS' CONVENTION.

    The annual convention of delegates from the various pasture and stock boards in the State of New South Wales was inaugurated last evening at Aarons' Exchange Hotel, Gresham-street. ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A serious shooting accident took place yesterday at Numera[?]la, the residence of Mr. J. Otton, [?]. A man named Daniel Duncan had been out shooting with a repeating rifle, and on his return was ...

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  4. NEWCASTLE.

    The revenue collected by the Customs Department at Newcastle for the half-year ended to-day was as follows:— From tonnage rates, £838 15s 4d; harbour and light dues, £4964 12s 4d; duty and excise, £50,681 10s 1d; duty and ...

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  5. THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS.

    The steamship Titus, of Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.'s island fleet, returned to Sydney yesterday after a cruise among the islands of the South Seas. She left Sydney on May 2, and called at Lord Howe ...

    Article : 430 words
  6. AMERICAN COMMERCIAL.

    The report of the Weather Bureau for the week ended June 9 states that normal conditions prevailed during the week, with high temperatures at the close. Grain has made good growth, and is maturing ...

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  7. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Wellington.—Arrival: Kinfanns, [?]rque, from Liverpool, 121 days out. Auckland.—Arrivals: Mararoa, s., from Sydney; Sierra, R.M.S., from San Francisco. ...

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  8. INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION ACT.

    Mr. Wise, K.C., the Attorneg-General, and the originator of the Industrial Arbitration Act, had something to say yesterday with regard to the measure. He pointed out that the first industrial ...

    Article : 357 words
  9. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held to-night, Alderman Cann presiding. A letter was read from the Railway Commissioners relative to a complaint made by the council of the inadequate parcels accommodation at ...

    Article : 187 words
  10. SOUTH COAST.

    Two fine humpback whales were captured by Kiah whalers on Saturday. Three whales have now been secured this season. The unexpectedly early removal of Mr. Allan, ...

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  11. A NEW LAUNCH.

    The Ripple, a new launch, was put in commission on the harbour to-day for supplying ships with water. The Ripple is a wooden vessel, built by Dunn Brothers, Berry's Bay, Sydney, of 40 tons, 75ft. overall, 16ft. beam, and ...

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  12. TRAMWAY EMPLOYEES.

    After several conference[?] with the Railway Commissioners and the Government followed by some months of waiting, al[?] men working on the running staff of the Sydney tramway system ...

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  13. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works met again yesterday afternoon for the purpose of considering the expediency of constructing a concrete dam across the Cataract River about half ...

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  14. KNOCKED DOWN BY A TRAM.

    Shortly after midnight on Saturday an old man named Gilbert Ridley, aged 82, a resident of Lambton, was knocked down by a steam tramway motor whilst in the act of crossing the line at Lambton. Fortunately he was ...

    Article : 120 words
  15. BACTERIA AND DISEASE.

    There was a good audience last night at the first science lecture of the season delivered before the Royal Society, when Dr. Tidswell spoke on "The Role of Bacteria in the Production of Disease." The ...

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  16. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The steamer Hauroto sailed for Suva, via Sydney, to— day, with 1025 tons of coal. and the Zealandia for Auckland, via Sydney, with 910 tons of coal. The barque Whinlatta cleared at the Customs to-day with ...

    Article : 138 words
  17. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Victoria is due at Fremantle on Thursday, and should be at Adelaide on the 7th instant, Melbourne 9th, and Sydney 12th. The R.M.S. Australia left Aden yesterday, and is ...

    Article : 396 words
  18. CORONATION DAY.

    An impromptu picnic, arranged by Alderman Johnston for the school children of Watson's Bay, took place on Friday afternoon and proved a great success. Alderman Johnston was assisted by ...

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  19. DEATH OF A NONAGENARIAN.

    Mr. Hugh M'Intyre, a colonist for 62 years, died yesterday, aged 93. Deceased was a teacher at Williams River 60 years ago, and was at one time an elder of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern ...

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  20. A SQUATTER FOUND DEAD.

    Word was received here to-day that Mr. W. A. Rankin, of Acton Park, owner of Big Tindery Station, was found dead shortly after midnight on Saturday about a mile from his homestead. There was a rifle ...

    Article : 73 words
  21. CELEBRATIONS IN THE COUNTRY.

    A large bonfire was made on Thursday. FORBES, Monday. The schools picnic was attended by about 2000 children. A procession, headed by the band, marched ...

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  22. THE PACIFIQUE.

    The M. M. liner Pacifique, from Sydney June 24, arrived at Noumen on Saturday at 3 p.m. She will leave Noum[?] on Wednesday next at 2 p.m., and is expected to arrive at Sydney on Sunday, the 6th instant. ...

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  23. RETIREMENT OF MR. PARKER, P.M.

    About 30 magistrates met at the courthouse to-day to bid farewell to Mr. W. F. Parker, police magistrate, who is retiring after 40 years' service. Mr. James M'Lean, senior magistrate, presented him on ...

    Article : 193 words
  24. STUD SHEEP SALES

    The annual stud sheep sales were commenced yesterday at Bradley's Head Quarantine Grounds, where a number of Vermont merinos recently imported from the United States were submitted. About ...

    Article : 999 words
  25. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Oonah arrived at Hobart on Sunday morning, and leaves this evening for Sydney. The Wakatipu was delayed by fog at Low Heads, and did not leave there until yesterday morning for Sydney, via ...

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  26. M'ILWRAITH, M'EACHARN, AND CO.'S LINE.

    Messrs. Burns. Philp, and Co. report:— The steamer Kalgoorlie, which arrived at Fremantle, via potts, on Sunday, sails again on the return journey from Frederal Wharf at 4 p.m. to-day. ...

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  27. THE ISLAND STEAMERS.

    Messrs. B[?]rns, Philp, and Co. report the movements of their island fleet as follows:— New Guinea Service.—The steamer Moresby arrived at Townsville on Saturday, en route from New Guinea ports ...

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  28. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    A meeting of the United Labourers' Protective Society was held at the Trades' Hall last night. Mr. J. Cochrane presided and there was a large attendance. Mr. Reilly delivered a report on an organising ...

    Article : 177 words
  29. THE CHURCHES.

    A special service was conducted at the Methodist church on Sunday morning by the Rev. J. Gardiner. The members of the local Sons and Daughters Temperance Division were present in regalia, the ...

    Article : 554 words
  30. BRITISH INDIA LINE.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., agents for the B.I. Line of steamers, report:— The steamer Surada, which left Calcutta on June 15 for Sydney, via Fremantle, Adelaide, and Melbourne, should ...

    Article : 68 words
  31. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    There were [?]o developments yesterday in regard to plague, and all the patients at the Coast Hospital are continuing to improve. ...

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  32. LADIES' SANITARY ASSOCIATION.

    The second of the winter course of lectures under the auspices of the Sydney Ladies' Sanitary Association was delivered at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, when Dr. Grace Boelke dealt with ...

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  33. THE HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Broll[?]ers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of steamers:— The Urmston Grange sailed from Capetown on May 20 for Buenos Ayres. ...

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  34. WEEKLY WHARF EMPLOYEES.

    At a meeting of the Sydney Weekly Wharf Employees' Union held on Saturday it was announced that regulation had been effected under the Trades Union Act and under the Arbitration Act. Mr. W. ...

    Article : 145 words
  35. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.

    The quarterly rally of the junior societies in connection with tho Leichhardt and Annandale local Union of Christian Endeavour was held in the Helsarmel Methodist Church on Saturday last. The ...

    Article : 96 words
  36. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Dangar, Ge[?]ye, and Co., and Honlder Brothers and Co., Limited, joint agents, report the following movements of their New York steamers:— ...

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  37. AMUSEMENTS.

    Last Wednesday evening Miss Flora Cohen entertained about 200 boys of the Boys' Bridade at a Coronation tea, followed by an entertainment. At 6.30 p.m. the boys sat down to a tastefully laid out table, ...

    Article : 98 words
  38. CHURCH NEWS.

    Tuesday last being St. John Baptist's day a special dedication service was held in St. John's Church, Milson's Point. The congregation was fairly large, and the choir under the direction of the organist ...

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  39. ADDITIONS TO THE TRADES' HALL.

    Arrangements in connection with the proposed additions to the Trades' Hall are almost completed. It is anticipated that the extension will remove the difficulty which has sometimes been experienced by ...

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  40. LADIES' LOYAL ORANGE LODGE.

    A well-attended meeting was held last week in the Pioneer Hall, Darling-street, Balmain, for the purpose of forming a ladies' Orange lodge in that suburb. Included amongst those present were a ...

    Article : 112 words
  41. BOOT CLICKERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The fortnightly meeting of the New South Wales Boot Chlickers' Association was held in the Wesley School Hall, Regent-street, Re[?]rn, last evening. The president (Mr. W. Mugglestone) occupied the ...

    Article : 199 words
  42. BURNS ANNIVERSARY CLUB.

    The Burns Anniversary Club held its annual general meeting at the Freemasons Hotel, York-street, last Saturday evening. The president (Mr. W. J. Dobbie) occupied the chair. There was a ...

    Article : 136 words
  43. WATSON'S BAY IMPROVEMENTS.

    Considerable improvements have, during the past few months, been made at Watson's Bay, in the borough of Vaucluse. The construction of the extension of the Rose Bay tram to Watson's Bay has ...

    Article : 181 words
  44. THE GULF LINE.

    Messrs. W. and A. M'Arthur, Limited, managing agents of the Gulf Line, report as follows:— The Gulf of Ancud sailed from Pondicherry on May 11 for Mars[?]lles. ...

    Article : 45 words
  45. REMOVAL OF THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

    Sir,—From a sanitary point of view it is most essential that the Zoological Gardens should be removed to a more suitable locality. However suitable and convenient the present position of ...

    Article : 367 words
  46. AUSTRALIAN-SOUTH AFRICAN S.S. COMPANY.

    Messrs. W. and A. M'Arthur, Limited, report:— The Orange Branch is due in Sydney on July 2 from Mauritius, and after docking loads for Capetown, Durban, and Beira. ...

    Article : 44 words
  47. ROYAL MINT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 182 words
  48. LOSS OF THE TEUTONIA WITH THIRTYEIGHT LIVES.

    News reached Singapore on June 10 that the steamer Teutonia, belonging to Huttenbach Brothers and Co., of Penang, and playing between Penang, Port Swettenham, and Malac[?]a, had been lost off Cape Rachado, between ...

    Article : 282 words
  49. TROLLY, DRAYMEN, AND CARTERS.

    It was decided at a meeting of the Trolly, Draymen, and Carters' Union held at the Trades' Hall last night that proceedings, under the Arbitration Act, should be taken against an employer for the ...

    Article : 76 words
  50. G.U.O.O.F.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 words
  51. AGRICULTURAL AND PAST[?].

    Messrs. F. J. While, Arthur Rogerson, Alfred Bigg, and George Hargrave were elected to-day members of the rabbit board. COOMA, Monday. ...

    Article : 370 words
  52. PRIVATE SALES.

    Mr. S. M'Caughey has sold his grand champion ram, Bonnie Chiel, to Messrs. Peterson, Sargood, and Co., Wonnamurra, Jeril[?]rie, for 600 guineas, and his champion fine wool housed ram, Flashlight, for ...

    Article : 98 words
  53. THE GUN.

    As adicitised, a £25 pigeon handicap will be shot off at the Brighton grounds, Lady Robinson's Beach, to-day. A good many of the best shooters have entered and the "shoot" should be interesting. ...

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  54. TO-DAY'S SALES.

    Messrs. Hill, Clark, and Co. will commence their sales of Tasmanian and New South Wales stud sheep at 10 o'clock this morning. The oldest specimen of pure glass bearing a date is ...

    Article : 57 words
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