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  2. FATAL GUNPOWDER EXPLOSION.

    A peculiar gunpowder explosion occurred at Beaufort on Saturday in a house occupied by Charles Tromff, en the Waterloo-road, which in the early days was used as a police barracks. In the kitchen ...

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  4. SHIPPING EXPERIENCES.

    The whole of the coastal fleet out during Saturday night and yesterday reported the wildest weather prevailing. During the dark hours between sunset of Saturday and daybreak yesterday the Tasman ...

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  5. MR. O'SULLIVAN ON TOUR.

    The Ministerial party arrived here this afternoon at half past 3 o clock, and were immediately driven to the showground, where the members of the Pastoral and Agricultural Association were waiting to ...

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  6. VICTORIA.

    The Rev. G. A. Robinson, of [?], one of the trustees of funds raised for the musical education of Miss Amy Castles, writes as follows:— "It will come as a surprise to many to hear that ...

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  7. THE LATE CANON CORLETTE, D.D.

    At St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday the morning service was of an in memoriam character for the late Canon Corlette, D.D. The music was of a solemn and impressive nature, particularly the anthem. ...

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  8. CREMATION IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The body of the late Frederick Farrant Cox, late of H.M. Navy, and better known to the public of Sydney as a lecturer on theosophy and astronomy, was successfully cremated at Botany yesterday ...

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  9. AT THE CUSTOM-HOUSE.

    The deluge washed out the Custom-house. The caretaker, Mr. Brainwood, found the water pouring in torrents through the temporary roof in use while the building is being altered. A [?] of water ...

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  10. SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S, ASHFIELD.

    In memoriam services were yesterday held at St. John's Church, Ashfield, where the late Canon Corlette, DD., had been rector for 31 years. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there ...

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  11. AT SOUTH HEAD.

    At South Head yesterday a S.E. gale was blowing, with a heavy sea running between the Heads, At 4.30 p.m. the gale was increasing from E. to SE., with heavy rain. One of the racing boats belonging ...

    Article : 68 words
  12. FLOODS AT MARRICKVILLE.

    The heavy rains which fell throughout yesterday were responsible for a considerable amount of flooding in the low-lying suburbs of Marrickville and Waterloo. As the result of the ...

    Article : 176 words
  13. THE THEATRES.

    During the past week Mr. George Musgrove varied his season of strictly grand opera by a couple of performances of " The Bohemian Girl,"which was staged with as much attention to detail as any of the ...

    Article : 168 words
  14. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

    The industrial competitive exhibition which was opened at the Bourke-street (Surry Hills) Congregational Lecture Hall on Wednesday was brought to a close on Saturday evening, when a spelling-bee ...

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  15. THIS YACHTING SEASON.

    The yachting season opened in Hobson's Bay on Saturday afternoon. Some 50 yachts took part in the manœuvres, and subsequently owners and crews to the number of about l50 were entertained by the ...

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  16. IN THE EASTERN SUBURBS.

    During Saturday evening and Sunday the storm in the eastern suburbs was most severe. Rain fell heavily during the greater part of Saturday evening, and was accompanied by fierce lightning and heavy ...

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  17. SYMPATHY AT ASHFIELD.

    At the last meeting of the Ashfield Councd Alderman Brown refeired to the late Canon Corlette, D D, in kindly terms, and moved,—"That a lotter of coudolence, under the seal of the conned, be sent ...

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  18. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The Randwick Rifle Range on Saturday morning was visited by over 250 Public school cadets, who confined their attentions to the 200 yards range. Several large tents have been erected close to the school ...

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  19. UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S UNDERGRADUATES ASSOCIATION.

    The last general meeting for the academic year 1900, of the above association was held on November 2. Miss Bolton, the acting president, occupied the chair.' The proceedings were opened with an ...

    Article : 146 words
  20. THE WESTERN SUBURBS.

    Copious rain fell in the western suburbs yesterday afternoon. The street gutters and gratings were enable to carry off the water in the low-lying streets, and several houses and shops were flooded during ...

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  21. STRIKE OF NAVVIES.

    The strike of navvies in the employ of the Ballway Department is becoming extensive. [?] Thursday about 300 men employed on the Heidelberg to Eltham railway struck work. ...

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  22. IN GEORGE-STREET WEST.

    Out at Bay-street and on Parramatta-road the flood was very heavy. Many of the dwellings were washed but, the water rising waist high. In some instances It rose to the level of the door handles. ...

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  23. QUEENSLAND.

    With reference to the alleged prevalence of eartheating disease, Mr. T. U. M'Donald, of Geraldton, telegraphs as follows:—" I regre[?]to see Dr. Ashburton Thompson staking his reputation on opinions ...

    Article : 219 words
  24. A BOY KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

    On Saturday afternoon, shortly before 6 o'clock, a [?] storm broke over Parramatta, the first flash of lightning being particularly vivid, It was followed almost instantly by a crash of thunder. In ...

    Article : 102 words
  25. THE TRAMWAY MEN AND RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION.

    Sir,—The proceedings at the recent meetings of the tramway men, reported in your columns, afford food for very serious reflection. That the tramway men are perfectly within their rights in forming an ...

    Article : 524 words
  26. 2nd REGIMENT RIFLE CLUB.

    For the December quarter, seven shots at 500 and 600 yards, the best results of C. Company were as follows:- Sergeant Menser, 32,32—61; Corporal Paine,.12, 32— 61; Private Do[?]lan, 27,26—53; Private Hoyle, 30, ...

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  27. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house—Entered outwards: November 17[?] Oo[?]sh, s., for Hobart, was Newcastle; Kitlawa, [?] for Devonport; Undaunted, s., for Melbourne. Captain R. Taplin reports that the Burrawong crossed ...

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  28. HEAVY RAINS IN PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    Fine steady rain set in shortly afternoon on Saturday, and in the evening a sharp storm occurred, with heavy rain. During Saturday night and Sunday good rain fell. The rain waa very opportune, as the fruit ...

    Article : 85 words
  29. TELEGRAPHIC CHESS MATCH.

    This important fixture, preparation for which has been exciting considerable interest of late took place on Saturday last. The headquarters of the New South Wales team was altered at a late hour to the ...

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  30. NAVAL BRIGADE RIFLE CLUB.

    For the December quarter, seven shots each at 500 and 600 yards, best results were as follows:- A.B. Fenn, 82, 25—57; P.O. Flukes, 28,27—55; A.B. Wilson, 23, 30—53; A.B. M'Andrew, 24, 28—52; A.B. ...

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  31. INTERCOLONIAL LAWN TENNIS.

    The intercolonial lawn teunis matches between teams of six a side representing New South Wales and Victoria, and between [?] of our a side representing South Australia and Victoria, were commenced on ...

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  32. MB. BUSSELL'S REPORT.

    The Government Astronomer, when seen list sight, was without any special reports from the suburbs as to floods, but from the sudden and heavy nature of the rainfall, be fully expected that a good ...

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  33. ARMY SEKVICE COUPS' CABBINE CLUB.

    For the December quarter at 400 and 600 yards with carbines the best results were as follows:- Driver M'Cosker, 32, 29—61; Driver E. Lane, 30,[?]— 58; Corporal Wells, 30, 20—50; Driver O'Neill, 32, ...

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  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Four delegates of the Victorian Railway Association arrived by the express from Melbourne on Sunday morning. They have come to Adelaide for the purpose of meeting Mr. Mathieson, the Victorian ...

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  35. SEVENTH REGIMENT (ST. GEORGE'S RIFLES) CLUB.

    For the December quarter, at 500 and 600 yards, the best results were as follows:- Sergeant Parkinson, 29, 34—63; Lieutenant Moore, 27, 25—62; Sergeant Jones. 23, 26—4[?]; ...

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  36. DEPARTURE OF A WOOL SHIP.

    Messrs. IV. und A. M'Arthur and Co, Limited, at Saturday despatched the fine ship Cymbeline for Dunkirk and Hull, via Melbourne, in command of Captain James Edward. ...

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  37. THE NORTH GERMAN LLOYD LINE.

    Homewards.—Karls[?]uhe arrived at Colombo on the llth instant; is due at Aden on the 19th instant, for Bremen, [?] ports; Konigia Luise leaves Sydney to-day for [?] via ports. ...

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  38. PARRAMATTA CIVILIAN RIFLE CLUB.

    For the December quarter, at 500 and 600 yards, the best results were as follows:— Mr. H. E. Mills, 31, 28—59; Mr. T. L. Westbrook, 32, 27—59; Mr. T. Quir[?] 25, 26—51. ...

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  39. PASSENGERS BY THE YAWATA MARU.

    Following is a list of passengers who left on Saturday [?] the Japanese mail steamer Yawata Maru, Captain H. E. Moses, which left for Melbourne at noon L- Mr. A. J. Protheras, Mr. Vanfroogen, Mrs. Davies and ...

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  40. THE RAIN IN THE COUNTRY.

    In the country the latest reports to hand last evening show that yesterday the Southern and Southwestern districts were benefiting by the downpour. At Hay light rain fell: Deniliquin had 29 points; ...

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  41. THE GUTHRIE, FROM JAPAN AND PORTS.

    Captain W. G. M'Artbur reports that the Guthrie left Yokohama for Sydney, Melbourne, via Hongkong, called at Port Darwin and all Queensland ports, and experienced fine and pleasant weather ...

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  42. SUSPECTED PLAGUE AT SINGLETON.

    On Saturday the Premier received a telegram from the local Board of Health at Singleton stating that the report that there were oue or two cases of suspected plague at that place was without ...

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  43. WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

    Sir,—The Female Suffrage Bill being now before Parliament, I think it only fair that the opponents of the bill should be accorded the same privilege as those who are in favour of the measure have ...

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  44. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The.voters' rolle for the Assembly were completed yesterday. The voters for the whole colony number 91,005, against 43,185 on the old rolls. The proportion of women will not be known for a few days. ...

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  45. TH ISLAND STEAMER MAMBARE.

    Messrs Burn, Philp, and Co's island steamer Mambare arrived in port at 8 p.m. on Saturday, after another successful voyage to the New Hebrides and Banks groups, via Lord Howe and Norfolk islands. Captain Williams ...

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  46. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    This council met on Monday, November 12. There [?] present:— The Mayor (Alderman A. G. Balston), Aldermen Crane, Shut[?], Sheppard, Hawkins, Gregg, Card[?] Hart, Archer, M.L.A., and the council clerk (Mr. G. ...

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  47. NO RAIN AT WILCANNIA.

    Mr. Russell has received the following telegram from Wilcannia:—" A southerly gale, set in between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. yesterday (Saturday), continued all night and all to-day, ...

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  48. A CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY.

    At the Criminal Court yesterday the trial of Ames and Young, charged with conspiring to defraud Joseph Charles, waa concluded. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty. ...

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  49. NEW ZEALAND.

    Advices, from Tahiti state that the Oceanic Company's steamer Australia, the first of the new steam line between San Francisco and Tahiti, was expected at Papeete on November 12. ...

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  50. APPOINTMENTS.

    The following appointments are notified in the "Government Gazette":—Mr. N. C O'Neill, police magistrate of Deniliquin, to be police magistrate of Bathurst (visiting Lithgow, Bunny Corner, Sofala, ...

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  51. VICTORIAN PENNANT MATCHES.

    The pennant cricket matches were continued on Saturday under favourable conditions, and excellent form was shown by several players. A Carlton (North Melbourne) disposed of six of the Richmond batsmen for 68. ...

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  52. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    On Thursday the Richmond Half-squadron of Hawkesbury Lancers, under Captain Charley, completed their recruit course of musketery, which was conducted by Lieutenant F. C. Timothy, acting ...

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  53. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    The Imperial Government, now being leady to accept, a tender for the Pacific cable, is pressing New South Wales and Queensland tocome to some arrangement regarding a representative on the ...

    Article : 102 words
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