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  2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Yesterday was the last day for receiving nominations in writing for the position of alderman or auditor at the approaching municipal elections throughout the colony. This day week (Tuesday, february 5) ...

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  3. THE SYDNEY LIEDERTAFEL.

    The nineteenth aunual meeting of the Sydney Liedertafel was held last evening at Tattersall'a-chambers, Castlereagh-street. The chair was taken by the president, the Hon. John See, M.L.A., with ...

    Article : 1,320 words
  4. OUR AMERICAN LETTER.

    The President's message is 30,000 words long, but Congress and the public expect to find in such a paper a full and frank review of the national affairs, for, as the aministration is not ...

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  5. SYDNEY MECHANICS' SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    At the School of Arts, Pitt-street, last night a meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts was held on the occasion of the presentation of certificates to ...

    Article : 982 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Rosebery Park to-day, the first event being timed to start at 2.30 p.m. Special trams will leave Bent-street at 12.55 and 1.12 p.m. ...

    Article : 403 words
  7. LAWRENCE JOCKEY CLUB.

    Lawrence annual races were held on Saturday. There was an attendance of 350. Results:- Opening Handicap.—Mr. M'Ivor's Brown Joe, 1; Mr. Olive's Cherterfield, 2; Mr. Berry's Snowflake, 3. ...

    Article : 136 words
  8. AQUATICS.

    The annual aquatic carnival of the West Maitland Volunteer Water Brigade was held on the Hunter River to-day, between Walsh Park and Belmore Bridge, in the presence of a large number of ...

    Article : 220 words
  9. MANILLA RACES.

    The races on Saturday resulted as follows:— Commonwealth Handicap.—Mazarine, 1; Mylos, 2; Tiller 3. Welter.—Zone, 1; Wallgrovet, Despatch[?], dead heat ...

    Article : 62 words
  10. COILA JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Coila Jockey Club's annual race meeting was held to-day. The attendance was large. Following are the results:- Opening Handicap.—Mr. Dunsmore's Prime, 8st 5lb, 1; ...

    Article : 79 words
  11. SAILING.

    The Brisbane dinges visiting Sydney for the Anniversary regatta are to be given an opportunity of testing their speed with the local cracks before their return. Two scratch races, one for 14-footers and the ...

    Article : 177 words
  12. MOOREFIELD RACING CLUB.

    Following are the weights for the February meeting of the above club:- Kogarah stakess, 6 furlongs.—Crystal, 9st 5lb; Welbon 8st 6lb; Redeemed, 8st 2lb; Melosi, 8st 2lb; ...

    Article : 407 words
  13. VICTORIAN SPORTING.

    Under the conditions of teh Fourth Canlfield Futurity Stakes entries could be made up to 6 o'clock this evening, the cost of the coming in at this late period being 45 sovs., 35 sovs. of which is forfeit. ...

    Article : 274 words
  14. SWIMMING.

    At the annual carnival of the local branch of the Amateur Swimming Association on Saturday evening R. Cavill was a competitor. He won the 100 yards handicap from scratch in 1 min[?]ute 3 2-5 ...

    Article : 108 words
  15. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The Deniliquin Gun Club held a very successful meeting on Saturday, when E. D. Clarke's valuable trophy was competed for; E. Deverall winning with 13 kills. W. Mackay and A. Taylor 12 each, ...

    Article : 89 words
  16. WATTLE FLAT RACES.

    At the Wattle Flat annual races the Opening Handicap was won by Mr. Shields's Robin, the Robborough Handicap by Mr. King's Joseph, the Turon Handicap by Mr. Shielde's Robin, and the Wattle ...

    Article : 44 words
  17. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following are the weights declared for the race meeting to be held at Kensington to-morrow:- Welter (15) Handicap, 4½ furlongs.—My Bird, 10s; Gipsy, 9st 12lb; Loch Arrow, 9st 8lb; Mirrel, 9st 5lb; ...

    Article : 203 words
  18. NEW WOOL EXCHANGE.

    The extensive additions to the Sydney Exchange, now almost completed, are transforming the premises into a modern building, fully equipped with all the latest improvements and facilities for the ...

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  19. MR. PEARSON AT LEICHHARDT.

    Mr. W. J. Pearson, one of the candidates for the vacancy in the Kendall Ward, Leichhardt, caused by the retirement of Alderman W. Troup, held two public meetings during the past week. He spoke of ...

    Article : 87 words
  20. FOREST LODGE PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the results of the pony and galloway races held at Forest Lodge yesterday:- Trial Stakes, 4 furlongs.—C. Herricks as br m Au Revoir, 7st 12lb (Hayes), 1; Sentence, 9st 3lb, 2; Coal ...

    Article : 324 words
  21. HOMEBUSH STOCK YARDS.

    A largely attended meeting of buyers and selling agents operating at the Homebush stock yards was held yesterday at Flemington to discuss the advisableness of fixing a time limit for the sale of cattle at ...

    Article : 753 words
  22. DRUMMOYNE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

    The sixth annual meeting of the Drummoyne Mechanics' Institute was held on Wednesdsy night, and was well attemded. The chair was taken by Alderman G. A. Richards, president. The committee's ...

    Article : 234 words
  23. CYCLING.

    It is not generally known that shortly after Lord Roberts entered Pretoria he was hard pushed for remounts for some of his men. As the best way out of the difficulty he commendeered all the cycles in the ...

    Article : 88 words
  24. A LIQUID AIR AUTOMOBILE.

    The "Scientific American" gives an interesting description of a liquid air automibile, which is now being shown and used in New York. It is claimed that the car, which is built on the same lines as ...

    Article : 68 words
  25. DENILIQUIN BIRTHDAY RACING CLUB.

    The Anniversary Meeting of the Birthday Racing Club was held to-day under favourable auspices. The weather, attendance, and racing throughout were good. Results:- ...

    Article : 331 words
  26. A NEW INVENTION.

    An invention has benn made by a Melbourne cyclist that consists of a ratchet working on the bottom bracket axle, which is worked by means of the rider's weight on the saddle. It is claimed that the ...

    Article : 104 words
  27. STATE CHILDREN RELIEF BOARD.

    A meeting of the State Children Relief Board was held at the board room, Richmond-terrace, Domain, yesterday. There were present Sir Arthur Renwick, M.L.C., M.D. (president), Mr. W. J. ...

    Article : 360 words
  28. POLICE COURTS.

    The Liquor Act.—At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. J. Mair, S.M., Maurice Littee, aged 40, fruiterer, was charged with selling two bottles of ale in cetain premises in King-street, ...

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  29. PUBLIC CYCLE PATHS COMMITTEE.

    At the meeting of the Public Cycle Paths Committee on Friday last, held at the Tourist Union Rooms, there were present Messrs. J.B. Holdsworth (chariman), H. Morris, G. Cockhill, A. Blackett ...

    Article : 199 words
  30. A COMMONWEALTH MEMORIAL.

    Sir,—As an Australian and a member of the Australian natives' Association, allow me to express my gratification that Mr. Du faur and his colleagues (or some of them) now advocate the reproduction in ...

    Article : 487 words
  31. CROOKWELL RACE CLUB.

    The Crookwell Race Club held its annual race meeting on Saturday last. A proposal fur postponing the meeting was, after due deliberation, found impracticable. There was a good attendance, ...

    Article : 240 words
  32. MOLONG CARNIVAL.

    The second cycling carnival of the Molong branch of the New South Wales League of Wheelmen was held at the recreation reserve to-day and was a great success. The Orange Town Band was in attendance. ...

    Article : 185 words
  33. WAVERLEY BOROUGH AFFAIRS.

    For a considerable time past the Waverley Borough Council has been endevouring to obtain an improved tram service for the convenience of the residents. Correspondence on the subject has passed ...

    Article : 298 words
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  35. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    Mr. Wilson, of the Public Service Board, held an inquiry at Parramatta on Monday. The cause of the inquiry is said to be connected with some departmental matter at the post and telegraph office. ...

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  36. FORBES JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Forbes J. C. held its Anniversary day meeting on Saturday. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Mr. Garnsey's Rose Bay, 8st 3lb, 1; Mr. Clarke's Winoline, 8st 2lb, 2; Mr. Baker's ...

    Article : 256 words
  37. BOWLS.

    Arrangements had been made by the secretary of the Redfern Club (Mr. R. W. Grierson) to have a gala day on the club's grounds on Saturday, but owing to the Government's request that the holiday ...

    Article : 168 words
  38. THE RAINS.

    On Sunday evening a gentle rain set in and continued throughout the night. The rain was extremely welcome, and will have a very beneficial effect on the orchards and pasture lands of the district. ...

    Article : 37 words
  39. BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES' FETE.

    The committee of the above movement met in the Queen's Hall on Friday, Major R. B. Cropley occupying the chair. The report from the hon. secretary stated that the sum of £220 had been placed to the credit of the fund ...

    Article : 252 words
  40. OENTRAL LICENSING COURT.

    At the Central Licensing Court yesterday, before Messrs. Smithers, Payten, Isaacs, and Mair, S.Ms., and Mr. P. Penny, L.M., the following applications for the transfer of publicans' licenses were granted: ...

    Article : 117 words
  41. THE WHARF RESUMPTIONS.

    Sir,—On May 3 last year the Govermeut resumed the wharfs and certain properties on the cast sids of Darling Harbour. This sudden action was a result of the bubonic plague, which was the cause of ...

    Article : 195 words
  42. REDFERN v. WOONONA.

    The secretary of the Redfern Club (Mr. Grierson) has arranged a return match between the Redfern and Woonona Clubs. The game is to be played on the Redfern green on a Saturday during the month ...

    Article : 62 words
  43. MOREE RACES.

    The results of the Anniversary Race Meeting held to-day were as follows:— Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Mr. E. V. Kirkby's b g Cutaway, 7st (C. Burrowes), 1; Mr. J. Dodd'a b g ...

    Article : 324 words
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  45. CRICKET.

    In the Druids' shield competition, No. 1 District met No. 6 District in the final, and the result was a win for the former district by an innings and 45 runs. Scores:—No. 5, 10[?] and 62; No. 1, 207. For No. 5, Richardson 51, ...

    Article : 305 words
  46. LAW NOTICES.

    In Divorce.—Before Mr. Jutice Owen.—At 12: Motions, &c. Prothonolary's Office.—Before the Registrar in Divorce.— Sigel v. Sigel, M'Crae co-respondent, 11. Before the ...

    Article : 47 words
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