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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 461 words
  3. LORD HOPE AT MELBOURNE.

    Lora Hope and the Hon. Charles Hope, sons of th Governor-General, accompanied by their tutor, Mr. Gillington, arrived by the Adelaide express train this morning. The travellers were met by Colonel ...

    Article : 75 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Kensington to-day, the first event starting at 2.15 p.m. Facilities will, as usual, be afforded for reaching the course by special tram and omnibus services. ...

    Article : 680 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: December 11, Bucephalus, s.,for Samarang and Singapore; Oban Bay, barque, for Valparaiso, Eivion, barque, for Valparaiso. The barque Clydesdale will be berthed to-day at ...

    Article : 91 words
  6. NEWCASTLE.

    The Standing Parliamentary Committee on Public Works resumed its inquiry at the City Courthouse to day into the proposal to copy out a scheme of sewerage to serve the municipalities of Newcastle, ...

    Article : 492 words
  7. CITIZENS' DECORATIONS.

    A meeting of residente and occupants of business premises in Pitt-street (Market-street to Bathurststreet) was held yesterday afternoon in the School of Arts lecture hall. There was a fair attendance, and ...

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  8. SYDNEY AMATEUR CLUB.

    Mr. J. O. Fairfax (vice-commodore) prended at the monthly general meeting of the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club at the Exchange Hotel, Gresbam-street, last evening. The following prizes were presented: ...

    Article : 118 words
  9. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Karlsrube arrived Southampton from Sydney, via ports, on Saturday morning last, the 8th instant. The Konigin Luise arrived at Colombo, en route from Sydney to Bremen, on the 7th instant, being three days in ...

    Article : 73 words
  10. THE IMPERIAL DETACHMENT.

    English files to hand to-day contain the report of the inspections by the Duke of Cambridge and General Sir William Butler of the detachment, comprising 44 officers and 960 men, who are to represent ...

    Article : 775 words
  11. A VICTORIAN ARCH.

    The Melbourne city surveyor arrived by the mail train yesterday, and interviewed the Citizens' Committee in regard to the erection of a Victorian arch at a cost of about £1000. We have been informed that ...

    Article : 172 words
  12. PORT HUNTER SAILING CLUB.

    The committee of the Commonwealth aquatic carnival to be held at Newcastle on New Year's Day under the auspices of the Port Hunter Sailing Club has adopted the following programme of 11 events, ...

    Article : 134 words
  13. SUGGESTIONS BY CORRESPONDENTS.

    W.H.P.C. writes:—"The great pastoral industry of Australia and our unlimited mineral wealth will be most fittingly represented by the wool arch and the coal arch. What is 'Sussex-street' going ...

    Article : 256 words
  14. HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Moulder Bothers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of their steamers, via.:- Hornby Grange sailed from Las Palmas on October 14 for the Plate. ...

    Article : 113 words
  15. DEATH OF A SHIPMASTER.

    The following concerning the death of Captain Kelly, who was here last year in the ship Westland, has been received:—The ship Westland, which arrived at Wellington on November 29 from Liverpool, lost her commander on ...

    Article : 153 words
  16. ROWING.

    The Glebe Rowing Club annual regatta will be held on Saturday afternoon. The club events will be maiden fours, three entries junior fours, three entries, maiden double scults, four entries; trial eights, two ...

    Article : 313 words
  17. THE APPROACH TO CENTENNIAL PARK.

    As the result of a proposition from the Mayor of Woollabra (Alderman W. F. Lahmer) the Public Works Department has obtained the use of a piece of land at the junction of Oxford-street and Moore ...

    Article : 75 words
  18. SAILING VESSELS DUR.

    Adolph Harboe, barque(NHDG), from Algoa Bay—30 days. Brilliant, ship (RBKC), from London—81 days. General Fairchild, barque (JPGR), from Port Hadlock— ...

    Article : 148 words
  19. MORT'S DOCK AND ENGINEERING COMPANY.

    On Saturday afternoon the executive staff of Mort'a Dock and Engineering Company held their first reunion. The company's launch, Clive was placed by Mr. J. P. Frauki (manager) at the ...

    Article : 189 words
  20. HARBOUR REGULATIONS.

    The Superintendent of Navigation has requested us to direct the attention of owners and masters of vessels to the regulations published in to-day's issue in relation to the water traffic in Sydney harbour ...

    Article : 65 words
  21. THE CAPSIZED BARQUE.

    The Superintendent of Navigation (Captain Edie) visited Newcastle to-day for the purpose of holding a preliminary inquiry under the Navigation Act into the circumstances surrounding the capsize ...

    Article : 172 words
  22. MEETING OF SCANDINAVIANS.

    A meeting of Scandinavians was held at Pisblert's Hotel last night to consider what steps should be taken to participate in the Commonwealth celebrations. Mr. T. A. Boesen, Consul-General for ...

    Article : 471 words
  23. INTERCOLONIAL SAILING TRADE.

    The iron barque Clan MacLeod, recently purchased by Mr. J. J. Craig, of Auckland, for the intercolonial trade, has arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, from New York, with a cargo of general merchandise, on discharge of which she ...

    Article : 219 words
  24. SWIMMING.

    Under the new Australasian championship agreement the first Australasian meeting will open on February 1, 1991, in Melbourne, Mr. R. Burke, hon. secretary of the N.S.W.A.S.A., has received a ...

    Article : 123 words
  25. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    An inquiry was commenced to-day by the V.A.T.C. stewards into the complaint lodged by E. Warburton, the rider of Madrid, against P. Guinane, the rider of Jadoo, for alleged foul riding in the Rosstown Purse, ...

    Article : 95 words
  26. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Wool returns for the last week show an increase of 150 bales over the number despatched last year. GOONDIWINDI (Q.), Tuesday. Stock movements: 450 bullocks Claverton Downs ...

    Article : 410 words
  27. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The barque Golden Gate sailed to-day for Corrizal with 1430 tons of Wallsend coal. The barque Edderside sailed for Valparaiso with 1896 tons of coal from the A.A. Company's collisries. The barque ...

    Article : 145 words
  28. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The pony and galloway races held at Rosebery Park yesterday were well attended. Madigun, the rider of Redwing in the Trial Handicap, was fined £4 for repeated instances of disobedicace. J. ...

    Article : 441 words
  29. LIFE-SAVING SOCIETY.

    By advertisement elsewhere it will be seen that the Life-saving Society invites past and present members of the above to compete in the Commonwealth Celebration Competition, to be held at the swimming ...

    Article : 42 words
  30. ARRIVALS AT FOREIGH PORTS.

    The Sierra Sigura, ship, arrived at Valparaiso on October 30 from Newcastle, after a passage of 47 days. The steamer Hyson arrived at Taku, China, on October 17 from Melbourne, via Sydney and Howen. ...

    Article : 276 words
  31. PETERSHAM SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    A successful carnival under the auspices of the above club was held at the Drummoyne baths on Tuesday. The following were the principla results: ...

    Article : 115 words
  32. VISIT OF IMPERIAL TROOPS.

    The reply of the Imperial Government stating that the Imperial troops being sent to take part in the federal celebrations could not visit Brisbane was the subject of discussion at a unanimous public meeting ...

    Article : 228 words
  33. NEWCASTLE GUN CLUB.

    Appended are the handicaps for the Open Pigeon Match of 20 sovs., to be shot off under the auspices of the Newcastle Gun Club on Friday next:- Lccksley, 11 yards; Vincent 29; G. R. M'Intosh, 29; ...

    Article : 303 words
  34. AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING.

    The six-masted schooner Eleanor A Percy, 2700 tons register, was launched from the vard of Percy J. Small, at Bath, Me, last month. At Bucksport then was launched a four-masted schooner, the third this year, and ...

    Article : 182 words
  35. EAST SYDNEY CLUB.

    The following handicaps have been declared in connection with the above club's carnival on Saturday next:- 54 Yards Ladies' Handicap.—Miss D. Farmer, 20 ...

    Article : 194 words
  36. SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING.

    The Elda, barque, from Melbourne, arrived at Capetown on October 27. The Norwegian barque Linnen, which sailed from Port Pirie on July 25 for Table Bay, arrived at her destination ...

    Article : 367 words
  37. INSPECTION OF BALCONIES.

    The Minister for Works has received a reply from be Mayor of Sydney, in answer to a communication addressed to the City Council by the Works Department in connection with the inspection of awnings, ...

    Article : 131 words
  38. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    At the last meeting of the Bexley Municipal Council Alderman Alexander Reed moved, and it was carried,- That a letter be sent to the Ballway Commissioners from the council requesting—1. That a notice be placed on the ...

    Article : 106 words
  39. CRICKET.

    The team to represent New South Wales against South Australia and Victoria left by last night's express train. There was a large number of members of the New South Wales Cricket Association, ...

    Article : 322 words
  40. ADELAIDE AND THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

    The Premier, having noticed the statement in the press that the Britannic with the Imperial troops on their way to attend the celebrations in Sydney was not likely to call at Adelaide, asked his Excellency ...

    Article : 82 words
  41. BURWOOD SANITATION.

    In connection with the bubonic plague precautions, the Burwood Council some time ago authorised the council's inspector, Mr. K. B. Kenway, to carry out a thorough system of house to house inspection of the ...

    Article : 271 words
  42. RAILWAY FREIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN N.S.W.

    Sir,—With reference to the Chief Railway Commissioner's statements on this question will you let me say a few words. Mr. Oliver accounts for the fact that in the United States with private railways ...

    Article : 510 words
  43. MANLY.

    The Manly Connell met on Decemher 4, when the Mayor (Alderman W. H. Fletcher) presided, and there were in attendance Aldermen F. C. Passau, Owen Carroll, A. Russell, J. F. Walker, J. J. Dargan, J. B. Meyer, E. W. ...

    Article : 185 words
  44. A COMMONWEALTH SOUVENIR.

    We have received from the N.S.W. Bookstall Company a "Souvenir of the Inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth" a publication which [?] in every way worthy of the very high ...

    Article : 185 words
  45. CHURCH NEWS.

    At the weekly meeting of the literary and debating society in connection with the Hyde Park Unitarian Church last evening Mr. E. D. Black read a paper on "Why do not the Masses Attend Church?" There ...

    Article : 59 words
  46. THE ROYAL VISIT.

    The Administrator has received a cablegram from Mr. Chamberlain conveying har Majesty's thanks to the Legislature for the address of welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York, and stating that their ...

    Article : 211 words
  47. DEAF AND DUMB AND BLIND INSTITUTION.

    A successful entertainment was held in the main ball of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind on Monday night. The entertainment was organised by the N.S.W. Adult Deaf Association for the purpose of raising ...

    Article : 318 words
  48. RANDWICK.

    This council met on the 4th instant. Present—Aldermen I.B. Hodgson (Mayor), Bundock, Carter, Hannan, Hayward, Hinsks, Irvine, Kennedy, and Powell. The overseer for works reported that men were engaded during ...

    Article : 307 words
  49. NEW CALEDONIAN SHIPPING.

    Our New Caledonian correspondent reports:—The Maroc arrived November 21; Marie Henry, ketch, late Nella, from New Hebrides, November 24; the French barque Cannebire arrived from Nantes November 25, with general ...

    Article : 73 words
  50. THE CITIZENS' COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 229 words
  51. GOLF.

    The new pavilion erected by the associate members was formally opened on Saturday last. Mr. Fred. Gannon, in performing the ceremony, expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing so many ladies present. ...

    Article : 181 words
  52. TONNAGE SUPPLY.

    The latest available particulars with respect to launches and construction of vessels in the United Kingdom throw light upon the question of the supply of tonnage, and in turn upon freights. So far this year there have been fewer ...

    Article : 448 words
  53. U.A.O.D.

    The Southern Cross Lodge, U.A.O.D., held its fortnightly meeting at the lodgerocm. Grand Hotel, George-street, on Tuesday evening, when there was a large attendance of members and visitors, among ...

    Article : 151 words
  54. MR. FULLER AT PICTON.

    In his speech at Picton on Friday night Mr. G. W. Fuller, we are informed, said that in order to meet the wants of the young nation and keep up the financial equilibrium of the States about £8,000,000 ...

    Article : 85 words
  55. P.DDINGTON.

    This council met on Detemher 3. The Mayor (Alder man A. Pointing, J.P.) presided. There were also present Aldermen A. Walker, P. Walker. T. George C. W.Oakea, D. Brown, J. Dillon, W. Brown, W. H. ...

    Article : 302 words
  56. THE BOYS' BRIGADE.

    Last night's, concert at the Boys' Brigade was rendered specially interesting by the return from South Africa of their late drill instructor, Mr. J. Cuddy, to whom an impromptu presentation of a silk handkerchief was made ...

    Article : 162 words
  57. REGULATION AND CONTROL OF TRAFFIC DURING CELEBRATIONS.

    "H. A." writes:—" The regulations for the control of traffic which appeared in your issue read very much like a Chinese puzzle. The sub-committee appointed by the Government appear to bave dealt ...

    Article : 188 words
  58. SAILING.

    Mr. C. J. Collina presided at a meeting of the Sydney Flying Squadron at the Angel Hotel on Monday evening last. Arrangements were made for the races to be held this afternoon and next Saturday, the ...

    Article : 209 words
  59. THE LOCAL OPTION VOTE.

    Mr. John B. Yondale, writing with reference to the taking of the local option vote, says:—"The way the opportunity is given is vary unsatisfactory, the result proving this, only 2000 out of 31,000 ...

    Article : 170 words
  60. THE VICTORIAN MILITARY CONTINGENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly the Premier, Sir George Turner, stated that he had spoken to Sir William Lyne respecting the including of the Naval Brigade in the troops visiting Sydney, with the ...

    Article : 58 words
  61. DATES FOR RAILWAY EXCURSIONS.

    Sir,—Perhaps you will allow me space to make a few remarks with regard to the dates fixed for the special excursion trips from country to city during the coming holidays. The first of these has been fixed for ...

    Article : 259 words
  62. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVES.

    Three members of the Government and probably a fourth, will attend the celebrations in connection with the inauguration of the Commonwealth in Sydney on January 1. The Premier, the Chief ...

    Article : 72 words
  63. THE FIRE ON THE OCCIDENT.

    As already narrated in the "Herald," the master and crew or the Russian ship Occident arrived here by the steamer Birksgate. Concerning the destruction of the vessel by fire our Fiji correspondent writes:—On the 21st ultimo ...

    Article : 407 words
  64. Advertising

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    Advertising : 202 words
  65. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society of New South Wales was held at the School of Arts last night. An exceptionally good display of flowers was made by the members for the month of December. The roses were ...

    Article : 133 words
  66. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The first prize of the Civilian Rifle Reserve Club's competition was won by W. G. Deuham with 69 points. ...

    Article : 24 words
  67. THE CELEBRATIONS.

    "Infantry Subaltere" writes:—" I am afraid that if the whole duty of the colony's military, and of the infantry particularly, on Celebration Day is to line the route of the procession, no great number ...

    Article : 359 words
  68. SYDNEY SAILING CLUB.

    A meeting of the Sydney Sailing Club was held at the club rooms, Dodson's Hotel, Pitt-street, last night, Mr. W. S. Notting (commodore) in the chair. The prizes won in the club's races sailed last ...

    Article : 139 words
  69. THE TASMANIAN TROOPS.

    Major Cameron has accepted the command of the Tasmanian troops who will attend the Commonwealth Celebrations at Sydney. ...

    Article : 22 words
  70. Advertising

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    Advertising : 61 words
  71. COUNTRY CELEBRATIONS.

    At a metting of members of the Gundagai Commonwealth Celebrations Committee held last evening. The following were appointed a ground committee:- Messrs. M. Byan, G. Molesworth, S. Taylor, J. ...

    Article : 160 words
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