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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Local rearrangements caused by the establishment of the eight-hour system on the railways are not expected to be very extensive. Mixed trains running to Bathurst and back to Eskbank frequently occupy ...

    Article : 173 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday in connection with the Hawkesbury Winter Meeting:—All engagements: Marry Jest, All Heart, and Lady Grafton. Hawkesbury Handicap: ...

    Article : 313 words
  4. PASTORALISTS' UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The twelfth annual meeting of the Pastoralists' Union of New South Wales was held last night at the Wool Exchange, Macquarie-place. Mr. W. E. Abbott (president) occupied the chair, and amongst ...

    Article : 2,256 words
  5. COURSING.

    The Berrigan Coursing Club's second meeting of the season was held yesterday and to-day. The Federal Stakes, for an unlimited number of all aged greyhounds one guinea each; five guineas added by the ...

    Article : 247 words
  6. FIRES.

    A weatherboard residence of four rooms belonging to Mr. George Rutherford, of Grahamstown, was totally destroyed by fire this afternoon. Only a sewing machine was saved. There was no ...

    Article : 104 words
  7. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    The Public Works Committee met yesterday and further considered the expediency of constructing a concrete dam across the Cataract River, about half a mile below its junction with Cataract Creek, in ...

    Article : 849 words
  8. THE CHURCHES.

    A social was held yesterday in St. Joseph's R.C. schoolroom, which was crowded. MOREE, Thursday. The Rev. F. Abc, B.A., was inducted into the ...

    Article : 67 words
  9. GREATER SYDNEY SCHEME.

    The select committee appointed by the Legislative Assembly to inquire, into a system of municipal government for Greater Sydney met again yesterday. Present: Mr. Dacey (chairman), Messrs. Cohen, ...

    Article : 824 words
  10. FUNERAL OF MR. CLIFF.

    The funeral of Mr. Cliff, who was killed on the railway between Medlow and Katoomba on Tuesday, took place at Blackheath cemetery to-day, and was very largely attended. The Rev. E. Lampard ...

    Article : 56 words
  11. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    The hare trade is much smaller this year than in previous years. The large hare drives which were held in different parts of the district prior to this year have evidently reduced the numbers. ...

    Article : 531 words
  12. MORNING GALLOPS.

    Yesterday morning the centre of Randwick course proper was placed at the disposal of trainers. The goin was sound and in favour of the watch. One of the first to take advantage of the favourable ...

    Article : 438 words
  13. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Orange Quarter Sessions concluded this mornning after sitting late and early since Tuesday morning. The jury in the case of Thomas Anlezarth, charged with assault on two children, disagreed, and ...

    Article : 183 words
  14. GOLF.

    The following teams have been selected to represent Dobroyde G.C. in the match to be played on Saturday against Hunter's Hill:— A Team.—R. C. Monday, T. C. Allen, C. J. M'Donell, F. ...

    Article : 81 words
  15. CRICKET.

    A club under the rules of the Electorate Wednesday Cricket Association was formed at the Warwick Castle Hotel, Darling-street, Balmain, on Monday night, to be named the Balmain Electorate Wednesday ...

    Article : 161 words
  16. BOWLS.

    A meeting of representatives of clubs affiliated to the North South Wales Bowling Association, convened by Mr. W. Wilkie, was held on Wednesday at Aarons' Exchange Hotel. The meeting was ...

    Article : 230 words
  17. SOUTH COAST.

    For some years past pressure has been brought to bear upon the Minister for Education with a view of enlarging the area of land in connection with the Kiama Superior Public School by taking in a small ...

    Article : 1,496 words
  18. FOOTBALL.

    A fancy dress football match arranged by the committee of St. John's Institute, Ashfield, between the members of that society and a combined fifteen from St. Andrew's Institute, Summer Hill, St. Jude's Randwick, and St. John's, ...

    Article : 436 words
  19. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    A good deal of interesting work was done at the Flemington training tracks this morning. Holkar trotted and cantered three times around the tan, moving pretty well, Mornington was galloped two ...

    Article : 580 words
  20. CYCLING.

    The Northern Suburbs Bicycle Club's 10-mile road-race has been set down for July 26. Entries close with the secretary on the 19th instant. Elaborate arrangements are in progress for the ...

    Article : 304 words
  21. UNEMPLOYED IN THE COUNTRY.

    A deputation waited on the Mayor to-day, and requested the council to take some steps to provide work during the winter, and the Minister for Works be asked to take action. The deputation stated there ...

    Article : 161 words
  22. THE ROYAL SOCIETY.

    A meeting of members of the Economic Section of the Royal Society of New South Wales was held last night in the society's rooms, Elizabeth-street, Mr. R. Teece presiding. A paper was read by Mr. R.L. ...

    Article : 437 words
  23. LAWN TENNIS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 words
  24. ATTITUDE OF THE VAUCLUSE COUNCIL.

    The subject of the Greater Sydney scheme came up for discussion at the last meeting of the Vaucluse Municipal Council, when it was decided to reply to correspondence received to the effect that the council ...

    Article : 67 words
  25. OPENING OF SAWMILLS.

    The new sawmills belonging to Messrs. Langley at The Rock, Lansdowne River, were opened yesterday. Many visitors from all parts of the district were present. The opening ceremony was performed ...

    Article : 101 words
  26. SAILING.

    A meeting of the Port Jackson Model Yacht Club was held at the club rooms on Wednesday. Mr. W. Mitchell (vice-commodore) presided. The prizes won in the last race were presented, and the models ...

    Article : 175 words
  27. NEW PYRMONT BRIDGE.

    The operating machinery at the new Pyrment Bridge both for turning the span and for lifting the ends, as well as for operating the gates on side spans, consists of electric motors ...

    Article : 812 words
  28. MILITARY.

    Great gratification was felt here when it became known that Captain Hedley Kirkpatrick had had the C.B. honour conferred on him. Captain Kirkpatrick is a son of Mr. A. Kirkpatrick, of Closeburn ...

    Article : 83 words
  29. CLUB RECORDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 264 words
  30. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    The card for the V.R.C. G.N. Hurdle Race was called over at the Victorian Clubrooms this evening in the presence of a moderate attendance of sportsmen, the majority of whom were layers, but the volume ...

    Article : 483 words
  31. BILLIARDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  32. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS AND PROGRESS COMMITTEES.

    A municipal appeal court was opened this morning by Mr. Martland, P.M., and Mr. Vindin, J.P. 307 appeals were set down for hearing, including Block 14, the Sulphide Corporation, South Mine, South ...

    Article : 269 words
  33. THE MARKERS' TOURNAMENT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  34. THE FISHING INDUSTRY.

    Regarding a lecture on the fishing industry recently delivered by him, Mr. E. J. Paton writes:— "What I said was: The Federal Government will in the near future have to bring into operation ...

    Article : 260 words
  35. MUNICIPAL PROSECUTIONS FOR LOITERING.

    During the past few years there have been many prosecutions against persons for congregating on the footpaths of the city and suburban streets, the charge of loitering being preferred against such ...

    Article : 422 words
  36. THE CARRIERS' UNION.

    Efforts are being made to form branches in the principal towns of the North-western Carriers' Union. Narrabri has 86 members, Moree 146, Warialda 46, Brewarrina 42. Branches are to be formed ...

    Article : 60 words
  37. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  38. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    The semi-annual change of chairs in connection with the local branch of the Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. took place on Tuesday evening, when P.P.G.M. Bro. Chivell was elected P.G.; Bro. ...

    Article : 73 words
  39. BALMAIN CENTRAL METHODIST MISSION.

    In connection with the anniversary celebration of the Balmain Central Methodist Mission a tea meeting was held in the Central Hall, Darling-street on Wednesday, and was largely attended. ...

    Article : 142 words
  40. WALGETT JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 words
  41. FATALITIES AND CASUALTIES.

    Yesterday afternoon a man named William Roberts, employed on Burrawong Station, while drawing water from a well for sheep at Logan's paddock, near Mulgutherie, fell down the well, and was ...

    Article : 278 words
  42. TABLE TENNIS.

    The ladies' tournament was continued yesterday afternoon. Easy wins were secured by Miss Guesdon over Miss I. Lambton, Miss Elliott over Miss A. C. Small, and Miss Nellie Drausfield over Miss ...

    Article : 754 words
  43. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

    Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets. All Chemists refund the money if it fails to cure. 1s 1½d. Of all Chemists and Wholesale Houses.—Advt. A very fine case of 100 varieties of Australian Birds is ...

    Article : 61 words
  44. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the weights for the peny and galloway races to be held at Brighton to-day:— Tramway Handicap (14.3), 5 furlongs. —Rosebank, 9st 51b; Bill Dean, 6st 7lb; Persecution, 6st 5lb; Shopwoman, 8st ...

    Article : 207 words
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