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  2. FORT-STREET MODEL PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    At the annual dinner of the Fort-street Old Boys on October 29 it was decided to present a flagstaff and Commonwealth flag to the school. The hon. secretary of the dinner. Mr. Walter Bethel, was ...

    Article : 182 words
  3. RETURN OF AUSTRALIAN SWIMMERS.

    A large number of gentlemen interested in swimming met at the Sports Clnb on Saturday morning to welcome the New South Wales swimmers, Messrs. F. C. V. Lane, J. H. Hellings, and V. Lindberg ...

    Article : 790 words
  4. MR. O'SULLIVAN IN THE BOTANY SUBURBS.

    The Minister for Works (Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan) spent Saturday in the suburbs of Waterloo and Alexandria, and during the day opened a new road, promised a tramway, considered requests concerning ...

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  5. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, SURRY HILLS.

    On Sunday afternoon the foundation-stone of additions to the school in connection with St. Peter's Church, Suury Hills, was laid by Cardinal Moran in the presence of a large gathering. The new ...

    Article : 550 words
  6. NEWCASTLE.

    An open air public meeting in support of the Oldage Pension Bill now before Parliament was held under the auspices of the Northern District Assembly of the Political Labour Leagne at ...

    Article : 163 words
  7. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    At the Randwick Rifle Range on Saturday afternoon musketry practice almost completely monopolised the targets. No club shooting whatever was held, and the scores put up on the few general practice targets available were not ...

    Article : 196 words
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  9. RAILWAY COMMONWEALTH CONCERT.

    With a view to celebrating the birth of federation it has been decided by the committee of the Railway and Tramway Musical Society to organise a grand Commonwealth concert, which will take place in the ...

    Article : 98 words
  10. THE QUEENSLAND MILITARY CONTINGENT.

    Queensland will be represented at the federal celebrations in Sydney by 100 men of the military forces. Of these 25 will be from the Marine Defence Force, and 75 from the land force. The latter ...

    Article : 60 words
  11. CANDIDATES IN VICTORIA.

    Mr. R. T. Vale, M.L.A., announces his intention to seek to represent Ballarat in the Federal House of Representatives. Mr. Alfred Deakin is standing for the same constituency. Mr. Victor Prytz, of ...

    Article : 52 words
  12. A SMALL STRIKE.

    Several lads employed in the capacity of wheelers at the New Lambton Colliery have declared a strike with a view to securing an increase of 6d per day in their rates of wages, which at present rauge ...

    Article : 144 words
  13. THE INFORMATION BUREAU AND PAYING GUESTS' AGENCY.

    It is expected that at the meeting of the Citizens' Celebration Committee, to be held this evening at the Town Hall, final arrangements will be made for the establishment of an information bureau and paying ...

    Article : 59 words
  14. PARLIAMENTARY PARTY AT GERRINGONG.

    A rifle match took place at Gerringong rifle range this afternoon between a N.S.W. Parliamentary team and the Gerringong Civilian Rifle Club. The Parliamentary party consisted of Sir W.J. Lyne (Premier), Messrs. L. ...

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  15. SIR JOHN FORREST.

    In addressing a meeting at Bunbury on Friday Sir John Forrest announced his intention to contest the Swan electorate for the House of Representatives, which includes Bunbury. ...

    Article : 32 words
  16. MEETING OF CANADIANS.

    A meetiug of the Canadians resident in Sydney took place last Friday afternoon in the office of Mr. J. H. Larke, the Canadian Commissioner. There was a good attendance, including Mr. Grant (Massey ...

    Article : 106 words
  17. THE LEAGUE DISSOLVED.

    The Federal League, Western Australia, was formally dissolved on Friday. It was decided to present Mr. George Leak, president of the league, with a souvenir of the campaign. ...

    Article : 35 words
  18. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantity of coal exported to foreign and intercolonial ports during the week ended at noon yesterday totalled 54,364 tons, distributed as follows:- Victoria, 17,030 tons: Chili, 8059 tons: United ...

    Article : 192 words
  19. THE FEDERAL TERRITORY.

    At a meeting of the Single Tax League on Friday a resolution was carried, viz.,—"That whereas enormous increased value will naturally accrue to land selected for the federal site, the land values of ...

    Article : 73 words
  20. AMERICANS IN OUR RANKS.

    Colonel Bell, late U.S. Consul, writes as follows in regard to the participation of American citizens in the Commonwealth celebrations:—"I feel that success is assured. I was uneasy about the movement ...

    Article : 463 words
  21. COUNTRY CELEBRATIONS.

    The progress committee has resolved that the Common wealth Demonstration Fund be asked to give a sum for a children's picnic. WELLINGTON, Sunday. ...

    Article : 52 words
  22. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, MILSON'S POINT.

    On Saturday afternoon the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Saumarez Smith) visited North Sydney for the purpose of dedicating the recent additions to St. John's Church, Milson's Point. ...

    Article : 459 words
  23. A MILITARY INSPECTION.

    The periodical inspection of the Newcastle Company of the 5th Infantry Regiment (Scottish Rifles) was conducted yesterday afternoon by LieutenantColonel Campbell, the officer commanding the ...

    Article : 105 words
  24. THE FEDERAL CITY.

    The London "Spectator," in writing of the proposal that Orange should be the site of the federal city, says:—"It would certainly seem as if that town would be ...

    Article : 232 words
  25. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR RALLY.

    The second junior rally of the Newcastle District Christian Endeavour Union was held in the Adamstown Primitive Church yesterday afternoon. The chair was occupied by the Rev. G. Black, and there ...

    Article : 106 words
  26. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outward: November 24, Port Victoria, s., for Tokio. Captain H. Van Oterendorp reports that the R.M.S. Alameda cleared San Francisco Heads at 7 a.m., November ...

    Article : 587 words
  27. RETURNED FROM THE FRONT.

    Captain Ramsay Copeland, of the Engineers, who left Newcastle nearly 12 months ago on active service in South Africa, returned to Newcastle to-night, and received a hearty welcome. He was met on the ...

    Article : 97 words
  28. EAST MELBOURNE BICYCLE CLUB.

    The bicycle-racing season was opened on Saturday by the East Melbourne Bicycle Club on the St. Kilda track, and attracted a fairly large attendance of spectators. The racing throughout was good, and several ...

    Article : 310 words
  29. SUGGESTIONS BY CORRESPONDENTS.

    "Fred Walsh" writes:—"On the northern side of the drive in the Domain, from Governor Bourke's statue to the entrance of the Botanic Gardens, during the last couple of days a hideous structure is ...

    Article : 294 words
  30. PLAIN CLOTHES DETECTIVES FROM OTHER COLONIES.

    In view of the large number of visitors who will come to Sydney from the other colonies during the celebrations it is anticipated that many undesirable characters will also find their way here with ...

    Article : 103 words
  31. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SPORTS.

    Major Dettmann, district inspector of schools, yesterday morning presented the prices won at the recent sports gathering held under the auspices of the Newcastle District Public Schools' Athletic ...

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  32. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passings:—400 fat ewes, Eurimie, Whithead: 700 fat wethers and lambs, Glendale, executor D. Welsh, for Flemington: 2010 fat ewes Wingadee to Flemington, A. Tobin and Sons; 3370 store ...

    Article : 480 words
  33. NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ELECTORATES.

    The lists recently collected by the police, giving the number of qualified electors in each of the State electorates (published in the "Herald" on October 25 last), have been under the consideration of the ...

    Article : 749 words
  34. EXHIBITION OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S INDUSTRY.

    The committee of the above met at the office, 17 Castlereagh-street, on Thursday last, Mr. Denison Miller occupying the chair. An apology was received from the president (Mr. J. T. Walker) for his ...

    Article : 153 words
  35. THE TRIUMPHAL ARCHES.

    Sir,—The difficulty in regard to the erection of triumphal arches at intervals along the line of route of the Commonwealth procession should, if possible, I think, be overcome. ...

    Article : 579 words
  36. EMPLOYEES' PICNICS.

    The twenty-first annual picnic of the employees of the Colonial Sugar-Refining Company was held at Clontarf on Saturday. The weather was charming, and the outing proved most enjoyable. There were ...

    Article : 417 words
  37. EXCAVATION IN MOORESTREET.

    Mr. A. T. Fleay writes expressing surprise that the authorities should have commenced taking up a considerable section of the wood blocks in Moorestreet with a a view to the establishment there of a ...

    Article : 127 words
  38. PASSAGES ENGAGED BY THE R.M.S. AUSTRALIEN.

    The following passages have been booked by the R.M.S. Australien, which leaves Circular Quay at noon to-day is Marseilles, via ports:- For Marseilles: Mr. Vosaiono (ex-Acting French Co[?] ...

    Article : 133 words
  39. R.M.S. ORMUZ

    The R.M.S. Ormuz arrived at Sydney on Saturday morning from London, via ports. On arrival at Melbourne the liner had in all classes 750 [?] on board, namely, 565 passengers in all classes, and ...

    Article : 276 words
  40. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  41. EASTERN SUBURBS' IMPROVEMENTS.

    A number of improvements of a permanent character are being carried out by the Public Works Department in the Eastern Suburbs, in addition to which Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan (Minister for Works) ...

    Article : 267 words
  42. T. CRAGO'S FEDERAL FLOUR MILLS.

    The annual gathering of the employed of the above firm took place on Saturday week, Come being the resort selected. A good programme of sports was carried out. At 6 p.m. the company, to the ...

    Article : 87 words
  43. SHEARING OPERATIONS.

    The shearing dispute at Furracabad station has been satisfactorily overcome. The manager called the roll yesterday morning, and a full board commenced operations. Everything is now proceeding ...

    Article : 159 words
  44. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETIES' UNION.

    At a meeting of the executive committee, of the above union, held on Friday evening (Mr. J. E. Birt, chairman of committees, in the chair) final arrangements for the holding of a public presentation of ...

    Article : 164 words
  45. JAPAN MAIL LINE.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, advise the [?] lowing movements of the steamers of the above line engaged in the trade between Australia, China, and Japan. The Shinano Maru, which left Sydney November 3. ...

    Article : 69 words
  46. SYDNEY FERRIES.

    The launch of a new ferry steamer for the Sydney Ferries, Limited, took place on Saturday morning at the yards of Mr. D. Drake, Baldrock, Balmain, in the presence of a large number of people, including ...

    Article : 324 words
  47. THE MANLY SERVICE.

    The steamer Manly, after a weel's [?] Dock, resumed her running to Manly on Saturday, and she is expected to do excellent trips throughout the summer. The Fairlight slips to-day, and the Narrabeen will finish ...

    Article : 58 words
  48. ALL SAINTS', PETERSHAM.

    The Archbishop yesterday unveiled two memorial windows in All Saints' Church, Petersham. The clergy present in addition were the Revs. R. E. Goddard, B.A. (rector), Hubert Saumarez Smith, and J. ...

    Article : 243 words
  49. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

    Messrs. Weber, Lohmann, and Co. advise the following movements of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line:- Homewards.—The steamer Karlsr[?]be is due at Naples on 28th instant from Sydney, en route to Breemen. The ...

    Article : 54 words
  50. BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION.

    At the monthly meeting of the New South Wales branch of the above, held on Tuesday night last in the Queensland-buildings, Bridge-street, the chair was occupied by Mr. C. W. Darley. ...

    Article : 173 words
  51. YOUNG NEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly reports show the various branches of the work to be in a very healthy condition. A great impetus has been given to the work generally by the visit of Mr. W. M. Oatts, of Glasgow. On ...

    Article : 171 words
  52. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    The officers appointed to the Enfield Mounted Rifles are as follow:—Alexander Campbell, J.P., captain; R. W. Mackellar, first lieutenant; A. L. Henderson, second lieutenant; J. H. Bancroft, ...

    Article : 101 words
  53. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Airlie, voyage 4[?] S., sails from Kobe, [?] 3, for Australian ports, via Hongkong. Australian, voyage 17° N., sailed from Townsville [?] Cairns, 16th, Cooktown 17th, Thursday Island 19th, and ...

    Article : 68 words
  54. THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    A largely attended committee meeting in connection with the candidature of Mr. W. H. Wilks, M.L.A., for the forthcoming federal elections was held on Friday night. Mr. T. Hay occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 207 words
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