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  2. SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

    At dusk on Saturday, a 220 ton three-masted schooner, the May Byrnes, but three years old, was thrashing her way down the coast against the hard sou'-easter when she c[?]ashed upon that ...

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  3. THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN.

    The Home Secretary (Sir William Lyne) left Sydney on Sunday night for the Hume electorate. H-speaks this evening at Gundagai, at Tumut to-morrow or Wednesday, and at Cootamundra on ...

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  4. THE FAR EAST.

    The political situation cannot be said to have improved during the last few weeks to any appreciable extent, so far as one is able to judge Neither the Emperor nor the Empress-Dowager ...

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  5. WITH THE NAVAL CONTINGENT IN CHINA.

    There is still no exciting news to report. It is rumoured that an expedition will be tent out north-east of Peking to disperse sundry Boxers who ar supposed to be congregating and practising their ...

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  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A youth named Charles James, the adopted son [?] Mr. Pollard, of Spring Hill, and working for Mr. Webb, of Springfield, died in the Orange Hospital this morning from snake bite. He was out [?]bb[?] ...

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  7. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held to-day at Forest Lodge, the first event slarting at 2.30 p.m. First forfe[?]ts for the Australian Cup and Newmarket Handicap fall due to-day. ...

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  8. BURWOOD BICYCLE CLUB.

    The open road race of the club, in which great interest is being taken by the members of the Cyclists' Union, has been postponed to March 2 and 9, o[?] account of the [?]oad being cut up by the making of ...

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  9. BOWING.

    It is probable St. Ignatius College Bowing Club regatts will be fixed for March 16. This would be a suitable date for the amateurs, as the troublesom[?] north casters are nearly done with a month before that ...

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  10. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    Saturday morning at Randwick was in every way suitable for fast work, the middle grass track being [?]n capital order, and the hurdles about 10 yards out. Dargin was first out, sending Numidia six furlongs, ...

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  11. SAILING.

    In order that the Brisbane dingies at present in Sydney may have another oppertunity of competing with the local craft the Sydney Dingy Club [?] arranged a 14-footers' scratch race and a similar ...

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  12. SWIMMING.

    The Leichhardt Swimming Club held held a 100 yards handicap at Mahalm's baths on Saturday afternoon. The officials were:—Start[?], Mr. H. Symes; check starter, Mr. E. Kelly; judges, Messrs. J. Symes ...

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  13. LIST OF CANDIDATES.

    The list of candidates for the two Houses of the Federal Parliament has not been materially added to during the past few days, and the names printed below are complete as far as known. The letter F ...

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  14. WRECK OF THE GLEN PARK.

    Later particulars are to hand concerning the wreck of the ship Glen Park. The vessel left her anothoge at Port Germein on Tuesday morning, bound for Algoa Bay, with about 3261 tons whest. A sharp ...

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  15. BONDI CLUB.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the above race, to be held at the Bondi Baths o[?] Tuesday evening next at 8 o'clock sharp:- T. Cleary, E. W. Coulson, scratch: A. Wilkins, W. ...

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  16. ROSEBEBY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAYS RACES.

    Following are the weights for the events to be run at Rosebery Park to-morrow:- Trial Welter Handican, 4 furlongs.—Lady Clare, Sst 12lf: Woodlands, Sst 7lb; Monte, Sst 61b; Blise, Sst 6lb; ...

    Article : 269 words
  17. THE BARQUE WYNFORD ASHORE.

    A Port Germein telegram slates that a boat in charge of the second officer of the barque Wynford arrived on Saturday evening, and reports that the Wynford has gone ashore near Piuk Point, about [?] ...

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  18. AMUSEMENTS.

    All the theatres re-open to-day, and, in the case oi Her Majesty's there will be a special matinee of "Australia" as well as the usual evening performance. At the Theatre Royal Mr. George ...

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  19. DEATH OF MR. ALEXANDER BROWN.

    Mr. Alexander Brown, the assistant manager [?] [?]he head office of the London Bank of Australia, 261 [?]eorge-street, Sydney, died very suddenly on Friday evening at Balmain. About 6.30 p.m. the deceas[?] ...

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  20. THE LAUNCESTON CUP.

    The Laune[?]ton Cup weithts have been declared as folfows:—Eiridsdale, 10st 7lb; Timbrel, Sst 13lb; Tarsus, [?]st 11lb; Adjuster, St 7lb; Scot[?]hmao, Sst 3lb; Alde[?]rak, Sst 1lb; Royalty, Sst 1lb; Atbara, Sst; Missing ...

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  21. FEDERAL POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

    Mr. J. G. Drake, Postmaster-General in the Federals Ministry, arrived in Sydney by the mail train from Brisbane on Saturday. Mr. Drake spent yesterday with Mr. Barton, and when spoken to last night ...

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  22. PAYNE FAMILY BELLRINGERS.

    It is now some eight years since the Payne Family Belltingers performed in Sydney. The company will commence a suburban season in the Petorsham Town Hall to-night. ...

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  23. DALLEY ELECTORATE.

    A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. W. H. Wilks, M.L.A., who is contesting the Dalley Electorate for the Federal Parliament, was held at the Glebe Town Hall on Friday night. Alderman ...

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  24. QUIRINDI JOCKEY CLUB.

    The nominations for the principal events in connection with the Qu[?]rindi Jockey Club annual race meeting, to be held on February 13 and 14, are as follow:- Opening [?]andicap, [?] furlongs.—Sardius, Mazarine, ...

    Article : 141 words
  25. "VICTOR" AT QUEEN'S HALL.

    This evening Victor will re-open at the Queen' Hall with a [?]ew programme of conjuring, thoughtreading, ventrilequism, and illusions. The entertainment will for the first time include "The Enchantee ...

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  26. MR. BARTON'S MINISTRY.

    London papers to hand by the last mail contain references to the formation of Mr. Barton's Ministry. We extract the following:- In the course of a leading article the "Times" ...

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  27. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    Mr. James Grey, an old resident of Parramatta, was found dead in his [?]ed at his residence, Phillip-street, Parramatta, on Sunday morning. Death [?] thought to be due to heart disease. A magisterial ...

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  28. CRICKET.

    The above match, which stands adjourned from Friday evening, will be resumed at noon to-day. The contest is in a most interesting state. New South Wales in the first innings obtained 170, and when ...

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  29. CANOBLAS ELECTORATE.

    It is rumoured here that Mr. Bruce Smith will contest the Canoblas electorate against Mr. Wise in the interests of the freetrade party. Mr. Wise has held meetings in various centres in this electorate ...

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  30. ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF N.S.W.

    The monthly meeting of the directors of tht Zoological Society of New South Wales was held at the Gardens, Moore Park, on Friday afternoon, the president (Dr. Rand[?]e) being in the chair. There ...

    Article : 324 words
  31. EDEN-MONARO.

    Mr. A. 'Chapman, protectionist candidate for the House of Representatives, addressed an appreciative audience last evening. Mr. J. Pattinson was chairman. The candidate referred in grateful terms to ...

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  32. N.S.W. TYPOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of this association was held in the Trades' Hall on Saturday evening. The president (Mr. G. A. Jones) was in the chair. He congratulated the members on the acquisition of 126 new ...

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  33. GWYDIR ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Cruickshank addressed a large meeting of electors at the School of Arts on Friday night. He m[?]t with a good reception, and spoke for over an [?]our. He referred to the part he had already taken ...

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  34. THE LATE MR. ALFRED BENNETT.

    News was received in Sydney on Saturday morning of the death of Mr. Alfred Bennett, who, while attending as a witness at the Court-house, Picton, on Friday, was seized with an epileptic fit, to which he ...

    Article : 425 words
  35. BANKS' INTER-STATE CRICKET.

    The following have been chosen to represent the New South Wales banks in the match against Victoria, which will begin on Thursday next at the Sydney Cricket Ground:—B. W. Farqushar, H. S. ...

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  36. NEW GUINEA.

    There was a large gathering of [?] Masonic Club, Pitt-street, on Friday [?] to hear a lecture on New Guines [?] Bro. Theo, F. Bevan, F.R.G.S. The [?] ...

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  37. ILLAWARRA ELECTORATE.

    Mr. G. W. Fuller, of Sydney, a candidate for the Illawarra Federal Electorate, addressed a good audience in the the School of Arts here last night, Alderman R. Wilson (the Mayor) presiding. The ...

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  38. WOLLONGONG AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    There was a large attendance at the third and concluding day of the Wollongong Agricultural Show Following are the results:- Butcher's turnout: L. W. Swan, Baker's turnout: P. ...

    Article : 335 words
  39. LAW NOTICES.

    In Equity.—Before the Deputy Registrar.—At 11 a.m. Longton v. M'Cormack, probate taxation, At 2 p.m. Parkes v. Parkes, to settle minutes of decree. Before the Chief Clerk.—At 11 a.m.: Paton v. Paton, to pass ...

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  40. BOWLS.

    The competition for the "Jersey" trophy had been concluded on the St. Leonards green, the winner turning up in Mr., J. Cramb, who received a handicap of 12 points. The semi-final was between Mr. ...

    Article : 163 words
  41. SCHOOL OF ARTS DEBATING CLUB.

    The weekly meeting of the School of Arts Debating Club was held last Thursday evening. There was a large attendance of members and the public, Mr. P. J. Gundon presided, and speeches were delivered ...

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  42. DISTRICT COURT.—Monday. February 4.

    Before his Honor Judge Gibson, at 10 a.m.—Sehultze v. Kurtze and another. Cutler v. Croft, Lovett v. Lorking, Bayfield v. Staplee, Municipal District of Rockdale v. Taylor, same v. Perryman, Arnold and another v. ...

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  43. THE SENATE.

    Mr. R, D. Me[?]gher, a candidate for the Federal Senate, addressed a large meeting here last night from the Royal Alfred Hotel. At the conclusion of an address of an hour and a half, a vote of ...

    Article : 51 words
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  45. A QUESTION FOR MR. BARTON.

    Sir,—Will Mr. Barton answer this question:—In the £8,000,000 which you state you require as Commonwealth ruvenue, are you to pay the cost of the Postal and Telegraph Departments out of it, ...

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  46. QUARTER SESSIONS.—Monday, February 4.

    William Henderson and John Chapman, stealing (two charges; John Smith, stealing in dwelling; Joseph Biggs, stealing[?] George Beresford, attempt to steal from the person. Note.—Only the witnesses in cases set down for trial on ...

    Article : 60 words
  47. CYCLING.

    The committee of the Victorian eight-hour anniversary celebration placed six bicycle races on their programme of sports, which are to be held in aid of the ch[?]es. The principal race is the two miles ...

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