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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The weather has turned quite cold. The shops are all illuminated and decorated. The streets are crowded. GOULBURN, Tuesday. ...

    Article : 184 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    Following upon the efforts of the Minister of Agriculture to secure for Victoria a larger share of the five stock and meat trade of South Africa a cable has been received from the Agent-General ...

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  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    A sacred and classical concert will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre to-night, in which all the principals of Mr. Williamson's Italian Opera Company will appear, together with the orchestra and chorus, ...

    Article : 325 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 36 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

    Pony, galloway, trotting, and hack races will be held at Belmore to-day, the first event starting at 2.45 p.m. Trains will leave Redfern station at 12.20, 1.50, and 2.20 p.m. ...

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  7. NEWCASTLE.

    At the City Court to-day Thomas William Alderson, 27, a carter, and Arthur Miles 28, a labourer, were charged with hating in company on the 21st instint stolen from the Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Company's ...

    Article : 272 words
  8. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Another meeting was held yesterday of racehorse owners and trainers advocating the allotment of extra racing days. A reply was received from the South Australian Jockey Club to the effect ...

    Article : 119 words
  9. THE PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

    The Premier Mr. Peacock, has been advised by the Premiers of New south Wales and South Australia, Mr. S[?]e and Mr. Jenkins, that January 20 will be a convenient date for the holding of the ...

    Article : 103 words
  10. TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 words
  11. WRECK OF A KETCH.

    A message was reccived from Stanel[?] yesterday afternoon stating that Captain Freeburgh, master of the cutter Dart, which arrived there yesterday, reports the wreck of the ketch Mary Laurie on the Stormy ...

    Article : 90 words
  12. THE SCHOOLS.

    The convent school annual concert was held yesterday. ...

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  13. CHRISTMAS EVE.

    Christmas Eve passed off very quietly in Newcastle. The principal thoroughfares were densely packed from an early hour in the evening until late at night, but there was nothing to distinguish the occasion from an ordinary ...

    Article : 205 words
  14. THE CHURCHES.

    A sale of work was opened by Mrs. Wyatt Gill, president of the Bush Missionary Society at Wynella, last week, at the residence of Mr. E. G. W. Palmer (for many years a missionary). The Revs. F. Binns ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The short Italian opera season, which opens at Her Majesty's Theatre to-morrow night with Gounod's "Faust," will undoubtedly form the only opportunity afforded Sydney theatregoers of hearing ...

    Article : 163 words
  16. A CHINESE VISITOR.

    At the Elite Hall, Queen Victoria Markets, George-street yesterday Mr. Quong Tart and other leading Chinese residents entertained Mr. Young Hee at lunch prior to his departure for Hongkong. ...

    Article : 384 words
  17. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 306 words
  18. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    At the council meeting yesterday, S. G. Davey, of Nyngan, was appointed council clerk. There were 60 applicants. K. Beaton, the retiring clerk, was presented with a travelling bag by the ...

    Article : 237 words
  19. A FATAL ACCIDENT.

    Charles Bade, a turner, lately residing at Hamilton, who was injured at Morrisset yesterday morning, died in the Newcastle Hospital at [?] O'clock to-night. It appears from additional particulars which have been furnished that the ...

    Article : 150 words
  20. THEATRE BOYAL.

    "Alice in Wonderland" will be produced at the Theatre Boyal to-morrow night as Mr. J. C. William's twentieth annual pantominc. The book of the new fairy play has been arranged from Lewis ...

    Article : 171 words
  21. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The Charterhouse steamship arrived to-day from Melbourne to load a full cargo of coal from the New Lambton colliery for Java, and the King Malcolm. Italian barque, arrived this afternoon from Java to load Wallsend ...

    Article : 312 words
  22. BELMORE PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 252 words
  23. PALACE THEATRE.

    This evening Mr. Albert Lucas will give an illustrated lecture in General Lew Wallace's famous romance "Ben Hur." About 80 beautiful trabsparencies will illustrate the remarks of the lecturer, ...

    Article : 173 words
  24. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    The coroner, Mr. Morgan, held on inquest yesterday at George's Creek on the body of Annie Lee, who died suddenly. A verdict that death was due to natural causes was returned. ...

    Article : 174 words
  25. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The outside part of the Randwick course proper was open to trainers yesterday morning for the final gallops for the A.J.C. Summer Meeting. Barragunda was one of the early birds, but he was not ...

    Article : 877 words
  26. QUEENSLAND.

    Christmas Eve in Brisbane passed off pleasantly. The weather, although threatening in the early hours of the morning, cleared up, and a cool breeze towards evening caused an appreciative drop in the ...

    Article : 72 words
  27. FIREMEN AND DECK HANDS.

    A conference between the Firemen and Deckhands' Association and the Ferry Owners' Association was held last week, at which demands for in increase in the wages of firemen and deckhands, a reduction in ...

    Article : 229 words
  28. (From the Board at the Telegraph Office.)

    TWEED HEADS.—Arrivals: December 24, Augusta, [?]., at 6.40 a.m.; Exceisior, s., at 7.[?] a.m. NAMBUCCA HEADS.—Arrival: December 24, Harold, ketch, at 7.40 a.m., from Sydney. ...

    Article : 420 words
  29. WINGECA[?]RIBEE TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 126 words
  30. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    At the Lyceum Theatre Mr. William Anderson's Christmas attraction will be "Greed of Gold." which he will produce for the first time in Australia to-morrow night. "Greed of Gold." or, "The ...

    Article : 89 words
  31. LAVENDER BAY BATHS.

    The municipal baths at Lavender Bay were formally opened on Monday in the presence of a representative gathering by the Mayor of North Sydney (Mr. T. W. Hodgson). The baths were ...

    Article : 585 words
  32. MOVEMENTS OF THIS P. AND O. COMPANY'S VESSELS.

    The Rome leaves Melbourne to-morrow, and will arri[?] at Sydney on Sunday morning. The Himalaya arrived Colombo on the 23rd instant, and will reach Fremantle about January 1, Adelaide 5th, ...

    Article : 145 words
  33. FIRES.

    A disastrous fire broke out this afternoon in a shed belonging to Mr. Bernard Kendall about 4 O'clock. The [?]ames soon made great headway and consumed a shed that had only just been filled with pressed ...

    Article : 77 words
  34. REPRIEVE OF A CONDEMNED KANAKA.

    The Executive Council considered the case of the condemned kanaka, Tolesow, at a meeting this afternoon. The man was sentenced to death by Justice Chubb, at Townsville, on November 26, for the ...

    Article : 274 words
  35. CRITERION THEATRE.

    "For the Sake of a Woman" is the title of the new drama with which Mr. Charles Holloway will open his season at the Criterion Theatre to-morrow evening. New scenery and mechanical effects will ...

    Article : 103 words
  36. COONABARABRAN RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 144 words
  37. WHITE ANTS IN A POTATO CROP.

    White ants, said to be identical with the insects which attack timber, are reported to be causing considerable havoc in a potato crop at Hoxton Park. One grower reports that the insects attacked portion ...

    Article : 92 words
  38. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. JOHN DAVIES.

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, widow of the late Hon. John Davies, C.M.G., M.L.C., who died on Sunday last at her residence, Labrena, Woolwich, look place yesterday morning at ...

    Article : 225 words
  39. JAPAN MAIL LINE.

    The N.Y.K. Kasuga Maru, Captain H. Fraser, will be despatched for Japan, via Hongkong and Ma[?]s, to-morrow, leaving the company's wharf, east side Circular Q[?]ay, at noon. ...

    Article : 120 words
  40. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Contrary to his usual custom Mr. Harry Rickards will close his Tivoli Theatre this evning, reopening with a special holiday matinee to-morrow, followed by the regular evening performance. At[?]as and ...

    Article : 62 words
  41. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 184 words
  42. AGRICULTUBAL AND PASTORAL.

    Stripping is in full swing. A terrific dust storm broke over the town yesterday. At times it was so dense it was impossible to see a yard ahead. The air became [?]te cold. ...

    Article : 228 words
  43. WHITE STAR LINE.

    Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited, report:— Afric left Sydney on October 19, Melbourne October 28, Adelaide October 29, arrived at Capetown November 23, Plymounth December 19. ...

    Article : 111 words
  44. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    The Empire Theatre will re-open to-morrow afternoon with the pantomime 'Robinson Cr[?]soe." Mr. John Fuller's Vaudeville Company will repeat the burlesque in the evening, with Miss [?]da Roslyn ...

    Article : 55 words
  45. MONTGOMERY'S ENTERTAINERS.

    The Queen's Hall will be closed this evening, but will re-open with a holiday matince at 2.30 to-morrow. Then, and again in the evening, the Biograph Tableaux of "Our Army," as well as ...

    Article : 72 words
  46. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    An inquest was held yesterday on the body of Charles W. Greve, ship's steward on the barque Birkdale, who poisoned himself on Saturday while the vessel was at anchorage. He left a letter ...

    Article : 120 words
  47. THE ABERDEEN LINE.

    Missrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited, note movements of steamers as under:— The Aberdeen left Sydney on November 22, Melbourne on November 27, arrived at Natal on December 21, and is ...

    Article : 194 words
  48. ORANGE JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  49. CHURCH NEWS.

    The distribution of prizes in connection with St. Matthew's, Manly, toole place in the Victoria Hall on Monday evening. A concert programme preceded the distribution, in which there were solos, songs, and ...

    Article : 104 words
  50. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    There was a good attendance at the Christmas Eve recital of the city organist at the Town a Hall last night. Mr. Arthur Mason opened his programme with the exultant chorus from "The Messiah," ...

    Article : 155 words
  51. CRICKET.

    Theo first inter-state match between the Young Men's Christian Associations of Sydney and Brisbane was commenced yesterday at the University Oval. The visiting team batted first and their innings closed for 128. The ...

    Article : 148 words
  52. ACTION FOR WRIT OF ATTACHMENT.

    The Chief Justice devoted over four and a half hours in the Banco Court on Tuesday to the consideration of an application by Mr. Hutchison, M.P., for an order for the attachment of Alfred M'Kain, ...

    Article : 170 words
  53. SOUTH COAST.

    The Soldiers' Memorial Monument committee will hold races on January 3. The amount in hand for the monument is £160. NOWRA, Tuesday. ...

    Article : 547 words
  54. RANDWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    Special Christmas services in connection with the Randwick Presbyterian Church were held on Sunday last. The interior of the church was beautifully decorated with greenery, palms pot plants, and ...

    Article : 92 words
  55. THE GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Mr. H. W. Henderson notes:— The Apolda left Capetown on December 18, outwards. The Augsburg is at Hamburg. The Bergedorf left Algoa Bay on December 17, outwards. ...

    Article : 183 words
  56. ENTERTAINMENT AT PETERSHAM.

    On Friday a number of friends gathered at Carrington, Petersham, at the invitation of the Misses Edith and Millie Wy[?] to hear a recital of vocal and instrumental music by their pupils. The vocal items ...

    Article : 98 words
  57. A PLUCKY RESCUE NEAR MANLY.

    Mr. Grantley B. Sheridan, of Manly, on Sunday last was with some companions near the outlet of Curl Curl Lagoon, when he was summoned to assist a bather who had been carried out by the current, ...

    Article : 119 words
  58. BANKRUPTCY COURT OFFICIALS v. OFFICIAL ASSIGNEES' OFFICIALS.

    On Monday an interesting cricket match took place at the Hampden Park Oval, Paddington, between the office staff at the Bankruptcy Court and the official assignees'. There was a good attendance of visitors. The game ...

    Article : 114 words
  59. HUNTER-BAILLIE MEMORIAL, ANNANDALE.

    On Sunday evening last a special Christmas musical service was held in the Hunter-Baillie Memorial Church, when a very large congregation was present. The Rev. J. S. Scott was the preacher, and ...

    Article : 119 words
  60. BETTING MARKET.

    The card for the Villiers Stakes and Summer Cup was read over last evening at Tattersall's Club, Mr. G. Woods presiding. Speculation was quiet, the horse supported for most money being ...

    Article : 309 words
  61. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Australia took the following gold from [?]re[?]antle:—175,000 sovereigns for Colombo, 2000 for London, also gold bullion valued at £32,396. ...

    Article : 27 words
  62. PRESENTATION TO MR. F. M. ALEXANDER.

    The members of Mr. F. M. Alexander's Shakespearean Society after the rehearsal of "Richelieu," at his studio, 84 Hunter-street, on Monday evening presented him with the "Irving Shakespeare" in eight ...

    Article : 195 words
  63. CENTENNIAL PARK COMPETITION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 59 words
  64. A CHAMPION RIPLE SHOT.

    Dear Sir,— Some time ago I had the misfortune to be r[?]n over by a cart, a wheel of which passed right across my kidneys, and for years afterwards I suffered from ...

    Article : 252 words
  65. SEPTIC TANKS AT MOSMAN.

    It having come to the knowledge of the North Sydney municipal authorities that there was a possibility of the sewage of Mosman being conveyed to the output works at Long Bay, Middle Harbour, the ...

    Article : 160 words
  66. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.

    On Friday evening at the Point Piper-road, Woolla[?]ra, Congregational School-hall during the entertainment that was provided by the Junior Society of Christian Endeavour for the poor children of the ...

    Article : 159 words
  67. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Mr. A. M'Grory's seventeenth handicap will be run this afternoon on the Botany track, and as be has 89 runners the sport promises to be very keen, and some first-class running may be expected to be witnessed. ...

    Article : 80 words
  68. TASMANIA.

    Some seasonable rains have fallen heavily in many places, and the weather threatens the holiday. The city this evening is thronged with festive [?]rowds. The Theatre Royal is lighted with ...

    Article : 62 words
  69. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The following is the handicap for the £100 and Trophy Open Handicap Pigeon Match, to be shot for at the above club's ground, Lord's-road, Botany, on Friday, the 27th, at 11 a.m.:— ...

    Article : 181 words
  70. LATE MINING.

    The fifth half-yearly meeting of the Blayney [?]illing and Smelting Company, adjourned from Melbourne, was held at Brookman's-buildings to-day. The chairman, Mr. C. H. De Rose, said Mr. ...

    Article : 139 words
  71. THE LATE FIRE AT RANDWICK.

    A public meeting was held on Monday night in the Randwick. Town Hall to take steps to assist Mr. George M'Clenahan, Belmore-road, who recently lost, his cottage and effects by fire[?] Mr. David ...

    Article : 109 words
  72. THE LIVERPOOL WATER SUPPLY.

    At yesterday's meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage the tender of Mr. R. Bramston was accepted for the construction of a Monier service reservoir at Liverpool. The office ...

    Article : 115 words
  73. MELBOURNE SPORTING.

    Feud and Glen Albyn have been scratched for the Hopetoun Cup, Loch Fad for the Hurdle Race, and Fortune Teller for the Malvern Handicap, to be run at the V.A.T.C. Boxing Day meeting. Flagship has ...

    Article : 56 words
  74. FIRE AT WOOLLOOMOOLOO.

    Shortly after 3 O'clock yesterday afternoon a small fire occurred on premises occupied by Thomas Stanley, box manufacturer, in Charles-street, Woolloomooloo. Detachments of the Metropolitan Fire ...

    Article : 91 words
  75. ALBURY RACING CLUB.

    At the annual meeting of the Albury Racing Club, Mr. M. D'Arcy being in the chair, the report showed that the year's proceedings had been exceptionally successful. The receipts were £901, as against £694 ...

    Article : 128 words
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