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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Brighton to-day, the first event starting at 2.45 p.m. Supplementary to the usual railway service a special tram will leave Redfern station for Rockdale at 1.55 ...

    Article : 375 words
  3. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    At the Parramatta Police Court on Wednesday morning, before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and N. Stewart, J.P., George Peisley, charged with currying more passengers than the license for the ...

    Article : 73 words
  4. ANGLICAN DIOCESAN SYNOD.

    The third session of the eleventh synod of the diocese of Sydney was continued yesterday. The president (Archbishop of Sydney) took the chair at 4 p.m. ...

    Article : 2,446 words
  5. REVENUE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 433 words
  6. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION.

    The annual United Friendly Societies' demonstration in aid of the hospital funds was held to-day. The weather was fine, with a strong wind blowing. The procession started from the railway station at ...

    Article : 447 words
  7. THE LEAGUE'S RACE MEETING.

    For the race meeting, which starts on Saturday, the racing board have appointed the following officials:—Judges, Hon. T. H. Hassall, Messrs. J. M. Chanter, M.L.A., P. Hunter, and H. Bagnall; ...

    Article : 142 words
  8. LICENSING COURT.

    At tha Parramatta Licensing Court on Wednesday, before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and Messrs, C. J. Byrnes and N. Stewart, L.Ms., a renewal of a colonial wins license was granted to Frank Hughes. ...

    Article : 83 words
  9. OVERLAND TO BRISBANE.

    The arrangements for the tour of the members of the Suburban Bicycle Club to Brisbane are now complete. The following is the time-table for riding each day:—Saturday next, half day to Windsor 35 ...

    Article : 85 words
  10. AUBURN COUNCIL.

    This council met on Tuesday evening, the Major, Alderman J. R. H. Gibbons, presiding. A communication was received from the secretary to the Railway Commissioners stating that it had been decided ...

    Article : 152 words
  11. THE PARIS GOLD CUP OF £1000.

    The Dunlop Tyre Company have received the following cablegram, dated September 24:—"Cordang won Gold Cup, 24 hours' international contest, run Paris, Sunday." This race is the most ...

    Article : 502 words
  12. BILLIARDS.

    The Markers' American Tournament was continued at Weiss's Billiard Parlour, Hotel Arcadia, last evening, before a large attendance. In the first heat A. Thompson (250) defeated W. Parker (160) by 63 ...

    Article : 88 words
  13. BAZAAR AT BAULKHAM HILLS.

    A bazaar in aid of the fund for the enlargement of the Church of England was held in Horwood's Hall on Wednesday, when there was a good gathering at the opening, the ceremony being performed by Miss ...

    Article : 145 words
  14. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works met again yesterday afternoon for the purpose of further considering the expediency of constructing a line of railway from Carlingford to Dural. ...

    Article : 689 words
  15. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Wild Olive has been scratched for the Paddock Handicap, to be run at Flemington next Saturday. In connection with the V.A.T.C. spring meeting, the following scratchings were recorded to-day ...

    Article : 99 words
  16. SHOALHAVEN DISTRICT SCHOOL SPORTS.

    The fifth annual sports meeting of the Shoalhaven and Kiama Districts Public Schools Athletic Association was held on the showground to-day under very favourable conditions. About 3000 ...

    Article : 429 words
  17. WILLOUGHBY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Willoughby Electorate Horticultural Society was held in the Chatswood Hall on Tuesday evening, when an excellent display of seasonable blooms was made. The ...

    Article : 208 words
  18. THE DROWNING FATALITY AT SANDOWN.

    Late on Tuesday evening the body of Harold Downes, who was drowned on Monday afternoon in a dam on the Sandown Meatworks property, was recovered by Mr. H. Williams, an employee at the ...

    Article : 96 words
  19. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Dirk Hammerhand has not been officially scratched for the Caulfield Cup, and he will probably start for that event. Mr. Allen explains that since he intimated to the press some weeks ago that the horse ...

    Article : 70 words
  20. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The weekly reunion at Kensington was held yesterday in warm weather. The stewards held an inquiry into the running of Stuff in the run-off of the dead heat in the Trial Stakes, and disqualified the ...

    Article : 809 words
  21. PARRAMATTA FIRE BRIGADE.

    The annual meeting of the Parramatta Fire Brigade was held at the fire station on Tuesday evening last, (Captain E. J. Love presiding. The following officers were elected:—Captain, Mr. D. ...

    Article : 76 words
  22. ROUTES OF SUBMARINE CABLES.

    We have been shown a paper on the "Routes of Submarine Cables," which was prepared by Lieutenant C. W. Bellairs., R.N. The views taken by Lieutenant Bellairs are indicated by the subjoined ...

    Article : 1,104 words
  23. PARRAMATTA COUNCIL.

    This council met on Tuesday evening, Alderman Saunders presiding. The lighting committee reported on the proposal to re-establish certain lights in Forrest Ward, which had been discontinued for ...

    Article : 178 words
  24. LAWN TENNIS.

    The committee of the Strathfield Club, finding it impossible to finish all the events on the programme on Saturday, has decided to play off the championships on that day, and leave the decision of the ...

    Article : 238 words
  25. ST. FRANCIS' C.D.U. PICNIC.

    The annual picnic in connection with St. Francis' (Haymarket) Christian Doctrine Confraternity was held yesterday under favourable circumstances. The picnic ground chosen was Clifton Gardens, Chowder ...

    Article : 193 words
  26. CHURCH NEWS.

    On Sunday the Feast of St. Francis, patron of the Franciscan Order, was celebrated by special services. At l1 a.m., in the presence of a large congregation, High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. ...

    Article : 151 words
  27. BOWLS.

    Members of the Manly club engaged in a match amongst themselves on Monday last, the teams being the president's against the vice-presidents'. The latter won by 76 to 65 in 25 heads. The rinks and ...

    Article : 117 words
  28. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage was held yesterday, the president (Mr. J. Garrard) being in the chair. The revenue collected from July 1 to September 29, ...

    Article : 586 words
  29. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

    The elect committee appointed by the Legislative Assembly to inquire into matters connected with the Public Library of New South Wales held a further meeting yesterday at Parliament House, Mr. J.C.L. Fitzpatrick ...

    Article : 300 words
  30. CRICKET.

    North Sydney Belvidere, 68 (Trevaskis 23 not out, Langley 17, Massey 11), defeated Willoughby Junior, 57 (A. Forsyth 24, Radford 10), at Willoughby. DUBBO, Wednesday. ...

    Article : 58 words
  31. WEST BOTANY WESLEYAN CHURCH.

    A successful entertainment in aid of the organ fund of the West Botany Wesleyan Church was given in the Rockdale Town Hall on Thursday, the 27th ultimo, when the attendance fully taxed the ...

    Article : 157 words
  32. GEELONG RACE CLUB.

    The Geelong races were associated with pleasant weather, but the attendance was only moderate and the sport uninteresting. Odds were laid on Certitude for the Two-year-old Stakes, but her solitary opponent, ...

    Article : 620 words
  33. SWIMMING.

    The annual meeting of the Bathurst Swimming Club was held at the Town Hall to-night. Mr. W. H. Webb was in the chair and there was a large attendance. The report read by the secretary, Mr. ...

    Article : 273 words
  34. ST. IVES' WESLEYAN CHURCH.

    On Saturday afternoon there was a large gathering of residents of St. Ives, and visitors from the Willoughby and Gordon circuit, to witness the laying of the two memorial stones of the new Wesleyan ...

    Article : 219 words
  35. PROPOSED NORTHERN RAILWAYS.

    Sir,—In your issue of September 24 I notice a report from the "Clarence and Richmond Examiner" of a meeting of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce, at which Mr. Varley, the ...

    Article : 540 words
  36. SAILING.

    The monthly general meeting of the Johnstone's Bay Sailing Club was bold on Tuesday night in the clubrooms. Pacific Hotel, Stephen-street. Mr. S. Boyd (commodore) presided over it large attendance ...

    Article : 306 words
  37. HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND.

    A meeting of the Marrickville committee was held in the local Town Hall on Friday last. There was a good attendance of ladies, Major James being in the Chair. The hon. secretary (Miss Lawson) explained ...

    Article : 148 words
  38. ROYAL SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the members of the Royal Society was held at the society's house, Elizabethstreet, last night. Professor Liversidge, M.A., LL.D., presided. There was a large attendance of ...

    Article : 321 words
  39. CIVIL AMBULANCE BRIGADE WORK.

    During the month of September the Civil Ambulance, and Transport Briga[?] has attended on the following accidents and transports:—Medical, surgical, and casualty transports, 89; Government, 11; ...

    Article : 211 words
  40. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Brighton to-day:- Flying Handicap (all heights), 4 furlongs 20 yards.— Sinking Fund, 11st; Triwood, 8st 7lb; Tormeator, 8st 5lb; ...

    Article : 238 words
  41. THE SYDNEY HOSPITAL.

    The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Sdyney Hospital was held on Tuesday afternoon last. There were present: Sir Arthur Renwick, president; Messrs. John Pope, and Michael ...

    Article : 228 words
  42. BALMAIN WATER SUPPLY.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the Balmain Council a communication was read from a ratepayer, referring to the recent fire at Balmain West, when 13 horses were burnt to death, and stating that the fire ...

    Article : 199 words
  43. MAITLAND PICNIC RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the Maitland Picnic Races, to be held on Saturday next:- Shorts Handicap, 6 furlongs. Harvest Home, 9st 6lb; Scots Guild, 9st 2lb; Plaid, 8st; Leura, 7st 12lb; ...

    Article : 209 words
  44. ROWING.

    George H. Hosiner, the American professional sculler, died towards the end of August at Boston, where he had resided for some time. He was but 42 years of age, and was born December ...

    Article : 565 words
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  46. CYCLING.

    The tour of the members of the club during the Eight-hours holidays proved very enjoyable. Twenty seven, including eight ladies, composed the party. The townships of South Clifton, Bulli, Appin, ...

    Article : 83 words
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