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  2. BAPTIST UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Yesterday a ministerial retreat took place at the Auburn Baptist Church, and many of the Baptist clergy attended. The Rev. W. Coller presided at a conference upon the subject "The Pastor's ...

    Article : 381 words
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  4. THE PROCESSION.

    It seems to be regarded as a point of etiquette amongst the industrial classes that in whatever way they may elect to spend the welcome Eight-hours Anniversary they shall, if at all convenient, start ...

    Article : 1,243 words
  5. IRON COVE.

    Full advantage was taken of the beauties of Iron Cave and surrounding localities yesterday by pleasure-seekers. From an early hour in the morning the stream of visitors set in to the various ...

    Article : 135 words
  6. SCENE ON THE GROUND.

    "It is the best attendance we have had for 10 years," was the answer given by one of the officials to a question as to how the attendance this year compared with those of previous years. ...

    Article : 547 words
  7. NEWCASTLE.

    The sittings of the eighteenth annual convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of New South Wales were opened at the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association this morning, ...

    Article : 1,151 words
  8. COOGEE BAY.

    Coogee Bay has always been held in high estimation by holiday-makers, and it was therefore not surprising that all the tramcars running outwards during the earlier hours of the day were well ...

    Article : 89 words
  9. BONDI.

    The attractiveness of Bondi does not appear to diminish on the contrary it seems to be steadily increasing as the population of the suburb grows. Yesterday there was no possible portion of the ...

    Article : 78 words
  10. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Dampier Company received a share of holiday patronage at the Criterion Theatre last night, when " The Penalty of Crime," a melodrama by Lewis Gilbert was produced. There were a few ...

    Article : 316 words
  11. PARKESVALE, GEORGE'S RIVER.

    Between 800 and 900 persons visited these pleasure grounds yesterday. The seven mile trip up the river on the steamer Telephone was greatly enjoyed. Dancing was contiuued during the day under an ...

    Article : 53 words
  12. RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY TRAFFIC.

    The record in railway traffic for a holiday was established yesterday, the total [?]ookings at Sydney and suburban stations amounting to 111,071 passengers, which was an increase of 15,085 passengers ...

    Article : 328 words
  13. OCEAN EXCURSIONS.

    Two popular ocean excursions were made by the Newcastle and Hunter River Company's steamers, and being the first of the season they were well patronised. The steamer Newcastle left the foot of ...

    Article : 138 words
  14. THE LUNCHEON.

    The official luncheon was held on the grounds at 1 o'clock. Mr. Frank Brennau (president of the Eight-hours Committee) presided. Mr. J. W. Spicer occupied the vice-chair, mill amongst others present ...

    Article : 2,153 words
  15. THE PARKS AND BOTANIC GARDENS.

    The charming weather yesterday induced many thousands to spend the holiday in the public parks and Botanic gardens. The popularity of the Domain was strikingly exemplified by the numerous groups off ...

    Article : 167 words
  16. THE CONCERT AT THE TOWN HALL.

    His Excellency Earl Beauchamp and suite-attended the Eight-hour Demonstration Concert in the evening. There was a large attendance, though the ample capacity of the Town Hall was more than ...

    Article : 455 words
  17. THE DE LARA DEBUT POSTPONED.

    Madame Adelina De Lara (Mrs. Thomas Kingston), in order to avoid clashing with the Jewish Fast, has postponed her concert from this evening to next Monday, at the Centenary Hall All tickets already ...

    Article : 46 words
  18. THE SPORTS.

    The officials for athletic events were:—Starter, Mr. W. B. Alexander; judges, Messrs. R. Coombes, A. E. Southwick, and H. C. Holden, referee, Mr. R. C. Reid; timekeeper, Mr. W. T. Kerr. ...

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  19. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Captain J. E. Butcher, of the Aramac, reports having left Melbourne on the 29th ultimo and cleared Port Phillip Heads at 6 p. m., entering Port Jackson at noon on the 1st instant. Experienced light variable winds and fine weather. ...

    Article : 175 words
  20. UNIVERSITY CONCERT.

    This evening a coucert will be given at the University Great Hall in aid of the Girls' Club. The assisting artists will be Miss Amy Simpson, Mrs. C. C. Lance, Miss Esther Kahn, Miss Ida Gurney, ...

    Article : 56 words
  21. THE NATIONAL PARK AND COMO.

    The additional train service provided by the Railway Commissioners was taken special advantage of on the Illawarra line. During the morning the [?] were taxed to their utmost capacity. The ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

    The Zoological Gardens at Moore Park are to be seen at their best just now, and yesterday they were visited by a very large number of people, including many children. The coming of the spring has ...

    Article : 100 words
  23. AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION.

    The Amateur Swimming Association last night celebrated "Natation Day" at the A. B. C. Cafe. There was a large and representative gathering, members from all the outlying branch associations and ...

    Article : 755 words
  24. HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of their steamers, viz.:- Hornby Grange sailed from River Plate on August 11 for the United Kingdom. ...

    Article : 134 words
  25. IN THE COUNTRY.

    Eight-hours Day was celebrated by a succession of picnic parties leaving Hillgrove for the electric works and other favourite resorts. Those remaining for the miners' sports formed a procession, with ...

    Article : 344 words
  26. THE CYCLORAMA.

    The Cyclorama picture of ancieut Jerusalem continues to attract many visitors, and yesterday the building was crowded almost all day long. It is remarkable as showing the permanency of the ...

    Article : 134 words
  27. NEW CALEDONIA SHIPPING.

    Our correspondent writing from Noumea under date the 27th ultimo reports:- Ringarooma, H. M. S., will leave at once for Sydney. She has finished her term on the mixed commission at the ...

    Article : 115 words
  28. AT THE THEATRES.

    Owing to the exceptionally line weather it was generally anticipated that the three theatrical matinees would be poorly attended. Managers were agreeably disappointed, however, the audiences at ...

    Article : 124 words
  29. ISLAND SHIPPING.

    The brigantine Tropic Bind sailed from Papeete for San Francisco on August 31, with the cargo copra discharged from the wrecked schooner City of Papeete. The schooner Ina and Louisa Amelia left Papects for ...

    Article : 104 words
  30. HARBOUR AND RIVER EXCURSIONS.

    It is well that people's tastes vary considerably as to the best place where to spend a holiday, otherwise a common agreement regarding one particular locality would mean such a rush to it that enjoyment ...

    Article : 631 words
  31. NORTHERN SUBURBS.

    From an early hour yesterday morning large crowds of holidaymakes journeyed to North Sydney, the ferry steamers of the Sydney Forries, Limited, being well filled. Upon arrival at ...

    Article : 338 words
  32. AMERICAN TONNAGE.

    The condition of American shipbuilding industry [?] improving and when the subsidy law is passed, as it will, no doubt, be in the next session of Congress, we may look, says, "Engineering" of August 24, for a revival on a ...

    Article : 290 words
  33. HIGHLAND GATHERING AT WOLLONGONG.

    The Caledonian Society held their fourth annual Highland gathering on the Agricultural Society's grounds to-day, and it was in every way a great success, fully 2000 people being present. The Sydney ...

    Article : 466 words
  34. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantity of coal shipped at the Government hydraulic cranes at the Dyke for internal, intercolonial, and foreign consumption during the departmental week ended this morning was 70,159 ...

    Article : 359 words
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  36. ILLAWARRA SUBURBS.

    The holiday resorts in this district were largely attended. Fully 3000 pleasure-seekers patronised the shady nooks in the vicinity of Lady Robinson's Beach. Mr. Tollemache's grounds at ...

    Article : 47 words
  37. ANIMALS' PROTECTION SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Animals' Protection Society was held at their rooms on Friday last. The following members of the council were present:— Messrs. P. N. Trobeck (chairman), O. H. Myles, ...

    Article : 210 words
  38. THE HOLIDAY AT PARRAMATTA.

    The holiday at Parramatta was a very quiet one, no amusements of any local character being organised. A large number of visitors came to the town by rail and steamer and picnicked in the park, which at the ...

    Article : 151 words
  39. DEMONSTRATION AT COBAR.

    The Eight-hours demonstration to-day was the best yet held in Cobar. Fully 2500 people attended at the Cobar Park, and the sum of £95 was taken at the gate. The procession was a great ...

    Article : 321 words
  40. A.H.C. GUILD DEMONSTRATION.

    The first of what is intended to be an annual demonstration in connection with St. Benedict's and Mount Carmel branches of the A.H.C. Guild took place yesterday at Sir Joseph Banks pleasure ...

    Article : 642 words
  41. AT MANLY.

    Manly bad its full share of public patronage, the boats of the Port Jackson C. S. S. Company being taxed to their utmost capacity to accommodate the thousands of tourists. The streets of the village ...

    Article : 214 words
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