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  2. EAST HILLS PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of the East Hills Progress Association wes held at East Hills on Monday night. There was a large attendance. The annual report of the president, Mr. A. Macanley, and Mr. H. Schupp, ...

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  3. THE NELSON RELICS.

    Some time ago a cable appeared in the "Herald" stating that a number of relics of Lord Nelson had been stolen from the Painted Hall, Greenwich Hospital. By last English mail the police authorities ...

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  4. BUSH FIRES IN THE INTERIOR.

    Dr. Ross, M.L.A., writes with regard to a deputation which on the 18th instant waited upon the Colonial Secretary with regard to the disastrous bush fires in the South-western districts and other parts ...

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  5. MOSMAN FIRE STATION.

    The recently completed fire station at Mosman was formally opened yesterday afternoon. Some time ago the Fire Brigades' Board secured a site for the station in Myahgah-road, in close proximity to the ...

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  6. ENGLISH MAIL NEWS.

    From English files which arrived on Tuesday we make the following extracts:- QUEEN VICTORIA AND HER SOLDIERS. At Windsor Castle on December 15 (says the ...

    Article : 534 words
  7. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Kensington to-morrow. Entries close at the Ros[?]bery Park office to-day for the pony and galloway races to be held on Tuesday, ...

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  8. AQUATICS.

    The results of the regatta are:- Handicap Yacht Races.—21 footers: Daphne, 1; The Chris also started. Exceeding 21ft.: Viking, 1; Marie, 2; Thelma, 3. ...

    Article : 89 words
  9. CRICKET.

    A few weeks ago a cable message was published in the "Herald" to the effect that the county captains in meeting assembled had decided that a number of first-class bowlers had been compulsorily "retired" ...

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  10. SWIMMING.

    The meeting of the permit and standing committee of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association was held last night at the New South Wales Sports Club, Limited, Hunter-street. R. ...

    Article : 276 words
  11. CHURCH NEWS.

    On Tuesday evening the Archbishop (Dr. Saumarez Smith) conducted a confirmation service at St. Matthew's Church, Bondi. There were several candidates. The Archbishop was assisted in the ...

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  12. CHURCH WORK IN MELANESIA.

    The Bishop of Newcastle as president of the Melanesian Mission took the chair at the annual meeting which was held on Monday, November 12, at the Church House, Westminster, England. The ...

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  13. THE AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP PLUNGE.

    A test was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of selectiug the New South Wales representative for the plunging championship to be brought off at Ballarat on the 1st proximo in connection with the ...

    Article : 229 words
  14. NEW GUINEA AND BRITISH NEW GUINEA.

    Sir,—An important matter has been referred to in your columns of Saturday's issue in connection with "The Relations of the Commonwealth to the Islands of the Pacific." A note of warning is [?]ounded ...

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  15. KATOOMBA RAILWAY STATION.

    A deputation, consisting of the Mayor and aldermen of Katoomba, was introduced to the Railway Commissioners by Mr. J. Cook, M.L.A., on Tuesday morning to ask that the platform at ...

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  16. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The fact of the S.T.C. races being postponed made but little difference to the horses in training at Randwick, as the majority of those engaged at that meeting were galloped yesterday morning as usual. ...

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  17. A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN VICTORIA.

    A beautiful sachet of Honiton lace, the work of an old lady named Marshall, residing at Exmouth, has been forwarded to her Majesty the Queen through Mr. Chamier, agent to the Hon. Mark Rolle. Mrs. ...

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  18. MEN FOR THE STATE PARLIAMENT.

    Sir,—The article in your paper the other day in respect to the State Parliament was most apposite, and you are doing good service no doubt in calling attention, just at the present time, to the advisability ...

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  19. ENTERPRISE CLUB.

    The Enterprise Club held a 54 yards handicap in Cleveland-street Baths, Redfern, last evening. There was a good attendance of members and friends, and some good racing was witnessed, the finishes being ...

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  20. THE NEW ROYAL YACHT.

    The work of completing the new royal yacht is now being pushed energetically forward. A number of mechanies drawn from other dockyards were yesterday sent to work upon the vessel. These men ...

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  21. CHURCH MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION.

    On Monday evening a public meeting was held in St. George's Church, Glenmore-road, Paddington, under the auspices of the Church Missionary Association. The Rev. R. Rook (incumbent) presided. ...

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  22. GRAHAME MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WAVERLEY.

    On Wednesday evening the annual meeting of the above congregation was held. The minister, the Rev. J. Macaulay, M.A., presided, and in opening the meeting made touching reference to the Queen's ...

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  23. QUEEN VICTORIA HOME FOR CONSUMPTIVES.

    Sir,—Our good aud noble Queen is dead. What better could we do to perpetuate her memory among us in a useful way than by helping to relieve our poor und suffering brothers and sisters with whom she ...

    Article : 294 words
  24. BOWLS.

    The following is the draw for the first round of the championship of the Gladstone Park Bowling Club, to be commenced on the club's green, at Balmain, to-morrow:—S. Hunter v. W.C. Creswell, H. Froude ...

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  25. VICTORIAN SPORTING.

    The following scrarchings were made to-day:- Bobadil for the New market Handicap and Oakleigh Plate and Purse; and Footbolt, [?]des, and Tiptop for the Caulfield Futurity Stakes. ...

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  26. RANDWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    The annual meeting of the Randwick Presbyterian Church was held in the church on Wednesday evening. The Rev. C. H. Talbot presided, and there was a large attendance of the members and adherents of the ...

    Article : 249 words
  27. A FEDERAL MEMORIAL.

    Sir,—I have noticed with considerable surprise the apathy on the one side and the levity on the other with which a proposal for building a gigantic statue as a federal memorial has been received. I cannot ...

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  28. ALLOWAY BANK RACING CLUB.

    A general meeting was held to-night in connection with the Alloway Bank Racing Club. The balance-sheet of the race meeting held on the Prince of Wales Birthday was submitted, showing receipts amounting ...

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  29. GLADSTONE PARK CLUB.

    The second annual meeting of the members of the Gladstone Park Bowling Club was held on Wednesday night, at the club's pavilion. Mr. F. Lemm (president) occupied the chair, and there was a large ...

    Article : 459 words
  30. SYDNEY TURF CLUB.

    The following acceptances were declared yesterday in connection with the Anniversary Meeting of the above club:- FIRST DAY. ...

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  31. MR. G. H. REID ON PROTECTION.

    Sir,—In to-day's "Herald" I notice a report of an interview your representative had with Mr. Reid in Melbourne yesterday, in which he criticises Mr. Barton's speech at Maitland. Now I have no ...

    Article : 273 words
  32. AN AGENT FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    Sir,—About nine months ago you published a letter of mine in which I pointed out how advisable it was that the Government should appoint an agent to represent them in South Africa, whose duties would ...

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  33. THE FISCAL POLICY.

    Sir,—Mr. Reid, as leader of the freetrade party, is the onlv politician who, it seems, views our future fiscal policy from the broad standpoint of political economy. Mr. Barton and his colleagues seem ...

    Article : 470 words
  34. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The weights for the five events at the Anniversary Day reunion of the Newcastle Jockey Club are:- Maiden Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Buller, 9st 5lb; Neich[?]ale, 8st 13lb; War Cry, 8st 10lb; Purity, 8st. ...

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  35. THE LIFE OF THE FIRST FEDERAL TARIFF.

    Sir,—A vital point in connection with the federal tariff appears to have been overlooked by all speakers on the subject. I refer to the life of the first federal tariff, and I think that all manufacturers and ...

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  36. BROKEN HILL JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Broken Hill J. C. races yesterday were well attended. As a mark of respect to the Queen the officials and others were bands of crape and flags were at half mast. Results: ...

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  37. YACHTING.

    A committee meeting of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was held at the club rooms on Wednesday evening, at which the commodore (Mr. S. Hordern) presided. After routine business had been decided, the ...

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  38. OUR TRAM SERVICE.

    Sir,—After a number of years spent in travelling in the larger cities of the various continents I have been struck with the efficient tram service enjoyed by the people of Sydney when compared with similar ...

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  39. SAILING.

    The commodore (Mr. W. M. Ford) presided at a meeting of the Sydney Dingy Club, held at Dodson's Hotel on Wednesday evening. The prizes won in the 10-footers' championship race, sailed last ...

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  40. ADULTERATION OF BEER.

    Sir,—Under the heading of Victoria we have a very interesting item, and from a public health standpoint a most important one. I allude to the statement that "the public health authorities are busily ...

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  41. HORNSBY PICNIC RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the above meeting to be held to-morrow (Saturday):- Trial Stakes, about 3 furlongs.—Glenlivet, 8st 10lb; Bertha, 8st 10lb; Little Jim, 8st; Forest Queen, 7st 12lb; ...

    Article : 185 words
  42. ROZELLE-GLADESVILLE TRAMWAY.

    Sir,—The turning of the first [?]d at Gladesville, on the 2nd proximo, for the construction of a tramway from that suburb do the Rozelle intersection will in a great mess[?]re fulfil the promise made by a Government ...

    Article : 113 words
  43. AUSTRALIA FACING THE DAWN.

    Sir,—The comments I have seen upon the proposal to erect a statue with the above title in Sydney Harbour ignore the most obvious objection to it, which is that the idea has already been appropriated by ...

    Article : 106 words
  44. STREET TRAFFIC.

    Sir,—I would like to point out through your paper a defect in the street traffic which I consider should be remedied at once. When trams have stopped at their usual calling ...

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  45. JOHNSTONE'S BAY CLUB.

    The weekly committee meeting of the Johnstone's Day Sailing Club was held at the club rooms, Pacific Hotel, Stephen-street, Balmain, on Tuesday night. Mr. S. Boyd (commodore) presided. Correspondence ...

    Article : 149 words
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  49. INVERELL JOCKEY CLUB.

    [?] weights in connection with the Anniversary meeting of the Inverell Jockey Club have been declared:- Federal Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Lurline, 9st 12lb; Moleen, ...

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