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  3. OUR AMERICAN LETTER.

    It is still only 10 days after the great election, and yet every trace of that fierce five-months fever has vanished, save a discussion among the newspapers as to the size of the verdict. The ...

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  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Brighton to-day, the first event starting at 2.15 p.m. A special train will leave Redfern station for Rockdale at 1.55 p.m. ...

    Article : 149 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET.

    To-day the weather was warmer for a continuation of the cricket match. The New South Wales team went on with their heavy task of wiping off the 295 runs lead which South Australia had established. ...

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  6. PARLIAMENTARY STAND.

    At a meeting of the Parliamentary Reception and Entertainment Committee held yesterday it was decided that as there was not sufficient seating space in the stand erected in front of Parliament Home to ...

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  7. CANDIDATES FOR THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    We have from time to time indicated the names of a large number of gentlemen whoss candidature for the Federal Parliament has already been settled. There are, however, a large number of well-known ...

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  8. PADDINGTON DECORATIONS.

    A meeting of the Paddington decorations sectional committee wa[?] held at the Mayor's room, Paddington Town Hall, on Tuesday. The Mayor (Alderman A. Pointing, J.P.) was in the chair. Mr. H. W. Gillies ...

    Article : 152 words
  9. CYCLING TEST RACE.

    A cycling test race was held to-day to select a representative for the mile race in connection with the Commonwealth celebrations. H. H. Thompson won the race, and will shortly proceed to Sydney. ...

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  10. CRICKET.

    The Newington College has put up the remarkable record of having, won the great Public Schools Premiership at both cricket and football this year. During the season the club played 30 matches, ...

    Article : 198 words
  11. LATE VICTORIAN SPORTING.

    Eily, First Blood, and Admiration have been scratched for the V.A.T.C. Juvenile Stakes. ...

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  12. KENSINGTON RACING CLUB.

    The weekly pony nnd galloway races at Kensington were held yesterday in cool weather. The attendance was good. Results:- Fifteen-hands Handicap of 25 sovs., 5 furlongs—G. ...

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  13. SPECIAL THANKSGIVING DAY.

    The Rev. John C. Macdonald, Moderator of the Preabyterian Church, has forwarded to the ministers and congregations of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales a circular letter, in which he ...

    Article : 274 words
  14. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' MATCH.

    The annual cricket match between the commercial Travellers of Queensland and Northern New South Wales was played on the local ground to-day. The weather was beautifully fine, with a cool breeze blowing all day. There ...

    Article : 117 words
  15. NEWCASTLE.

    The Public Works Committee resumed and concluded its local inquiry to-day into the proposal of the Government to construct a complete scheme of sewerage to serve the municipalities of Newcastle, ...

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  16. COMMONWEALTH SUNDAY.

    Some special hymns to be used on Commonwealth Sunday have been composed at the request of the New South Wales Congregational Union. We have received printed copies of four selected by the ...

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  17. INTERCOLONIAL DEAF MUTES' MATCH.

    In January a team of Victorian deaf and dumb cricketers will, for the first time, visit Sydney. The trip will be made during the Commonwealth holidays, the team leaving Melbourne on Saturday next, and wil play a two days' ...

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  18. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

    The Rev R. W. Allen, a distinguished minister of the British Wesleyan Conference, who stands at the head of that Church's work in the army [?]nd navy, is on board the Britannic an Wesleyan chaplain to the ...

    Article : 92 words
  19. LISMORE RACING CLUB.

    The Lismore Racing Club's meeting was held today, when the weather was cool. The track was hard and dry, and the attendance very small. Results:- Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Mr. O. Burn's The Cid, ...

    Article : 421 words
  20. THE RANDWICK ALDERMEN.

    At Tuesday night's meeting of the Randwick Council on the motion of Alderman S. R. Kennedy, it was decided to write to the Co[?]onial Secretary requesting permission to erect a stand within the ...

    Article : 79 words
  21. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: December 19, Hauroto, s., for Suva, Samos, via Newcastle; Boveric, s., for Melbourne, via Newcastle; Elizabeth Graham, barque, for Wellington, via Newcastle; Adelaide, s., for ...

    Article : 239 words
  22. SAILING.

    Commodore W. S. Notting presided at the weekly meeting of the above club at Dodron's Hotel, Pitt and King streets, on Tuesday evening. Messrs. W. A. Thompson and H. B[?]ach were elected joint hon. ...

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  23. THE WATER SUPPLY.

    At the weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board yesterday a communication was received from the general secretary of the Commonwealth Celebrations Committee asking that hydrauts be fixed in ...

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  24. A MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

    The last of a series of five musical festivals in aid of the Newcastle Auglican Cathedral completion fund was held this evening, and attracted a very large audience. The Cathedral ch[?]ir and an orchestra ...

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  25. ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH AND INDIAN CONTINGENT.

    It is anticipated that the British and I[?]ian soldiers who are coming to Sydney to take part in tha ceremonies consequent upon the inauguration of the Commonwealth will arrive here on Saturday. It ...

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  26. SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    Mr. T. Cuneo presided at a meeting of the Sydney Dingy Club, held at Hodson's Hotel laet evening. The 8-footer Lettle was registered in the club, and several new members were enrolled. A ...

    Article : 117 words
  27. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The French mail steamer Australien, from sydney November 26, left Colombo on the 15th instant at 11 a.m. The Poly[?]sien, from Marseilles 2nd instant, left Colombo on the 18the at 1 p.m., and may be expected ...

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  28. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The barque Inverkip arrived to-day from Algo[?] Bay to load a cargo of coal from the Waratah Colliery for the West Coast, and the steamer Eastern arrived from Adelaide to load West Wal[?]send coal ...

    Article : 425 words
  29. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Brighton to-day:- Tramway Handicap (14.3), 5 furlongs 10 yards.—Staff, 9st; Bill Dean, 8st 4[?]b; Actress, 8[?] 7[?]b; Fanta[?]y, [?] ...

    Article : 213 words
  30. WHITE STAR LINE.

    The Afric left Sydney on November 28, Melbourne December 6, Adelaide December 11, is due at Capetown on January 1, and London January 25. The Ledic, now on port at Liverpool, is to sail on ...

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  31. QUARTERS FOR THE VISITING TROOPS.

    The Royal Agricultural, Society has made complete arrangements for the reception and housing of the British and Indian troops which will arrive on Friday to take part in the Commonwealth ...

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  32. SWIMMING.

    The Randwick and Coogee Club held a 108 yards handicap in the Coogee Aquarium baths last night. There was a large attendance, and the racing was of a close and exciting character. The officials were:— ...

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  33. ABERDEEN LINE.

    The Aberdeen left London on November 13, Capetown on December 7; is due at Melbourne on December 26, Sydney on December 31. The Australasian left Sydney on December [?], Melbourne ...

    Article : 194 words
  34. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINING.

    It is reported that an important discovery of t[?]lluroid has been made in the Waihi mine at Daveyhurat, samples of ores sent to Kalgoorlie for assay yielding a high percentage of gold. As a whole, the line of ...

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  35. WALLSEND JOCKEY CLUB.

    The weights for the different events to be discussed on the first day of the Christmas meeting of the Wallsend Jockey Club were declared to-day as follows:- First Hurdle Race, 2 miles 200 yards.—Aberdare, 11st ...

    Article : 306 words
  36. PALACE EMPORIUM CLUB.

    The Palace Emporium members, together with their lady friends, mustered in strong force at the Coogee Aquarium last night. A gipay ten of a most enjoyable character was held in the extensive grounds ...

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  37. NEW ZEALANDERS IN SYDNEY.

    A meeting of New Zealanders was held in the Sandwich Supply Company's rooms, George-street, last night, Mr. L. D. Hoben presiding. It was desided to present an address, signed by all New ...

    Article : 145 words
  38. THE ELAMANG, FROM THE ISLANDS.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp; and Co's steamer Elamang anchored in Watson's Bay last night from the islands. The steamer left Sydney on November 6, called at Newcastle, went the[?]ce to Bundaberg, where she loaded 110 ...

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  39. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    The annual rifle meeting of the Public Schools' Cadet Force will begin to-day on the Randwick Rifle Range. The principal match is the Cadet Challenge Shield. Sixty-two teams have entered this ...

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  40. THE PACIFIQUE.

    The Pacifique left Noumen to-day at 1 p.m., and may be expected at Sydney next Sunday, the 23rd instant. ...

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  41. CLEVER PEOPLE DISILLUSIONED.

    The discoveries of the explorers in Egypt, as in Cr[?]te, are (the "Saturday Review" says) telling all on the side of the credulous against the sceptical. The house of Min[?]s has been established on ...

    Article : 213 words
  42. HIGHLAND SOCIETY'S GATHERING.

    A large number of entries have been received for the 440 Yards Championship of New South Wales to be decided at the Highland Society's Gathering. The following entries have been lodged with Mr. ...

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  43. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Adolph Harboe, barque (NHDG), from Algoa Bay—[?] days. Aladdin, ship (JTVG), from Java—44 days. Brilliant, ship (RBKC), from London—89 days. ...

    Article : 167 words
  44. NORTH BOURKE RACE CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared in connection with the North Bourke meeting:- North Bourke Handicap.—Doubledoon, 9st 61b; Lucky Boy, 9st 61b; Mascotte, 9st 51b; Mabel, 9st 11b; ...

    Article : 80 words
  45. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The Manly Council met on Tuesday, December l8, when the Mayor (Alderman W. H. Fletcher) presided, and there were in attendance Alderman [?]. C. Pa[?]an, Ow[?] Carroll. J. F. Walker, A. Russell, J.J. Dargan, J.B. Meyer, E. ...

    Article : 221 words
  46. REDFERN CLUB.

    The above club contested an 80 yards handicap at the Redfern Baths on Tuesday night. Mr. J. Mitchell acted as starter, Mr. J. E Bourke as checkstarter, and Mr. J. Wileman as judge. The ...

    Article : 94 words
  47. ADELONG RACES.

    The following are the entries for the annual races to be held on January 1 and 2. Commonwealth Handicap.—Manilla, GoldenPrior, Rival, The Erld, Cyrus, Rose, Dunaway, Cerise and Blue, ...

    Article : 78 words
  48. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    A £1 sweep[?]take shooting for members took place at the above club's grounds yesterday, with the following result:- First sweep: [?]Herbert (32), [?]Walter (26), W. S. ...

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  49. THE CITIZENS' COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS FUND.

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  50. CYCLING.

    The big race of the meeting, the Lyne Wheel Race of £300, is to be run at night on the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, 5, and 7. The ground is to be illuminated with the acetylene g[?]light. In ...

    Article : 253 words
  51. CHARTERS.

    John M'Donald, ship, 2172 tons, San Francisco to Sydney —[?]eneral and timber. Wiscombe Park, ship, 2075 tons, Hamburg to Sydney and Newcastle—general. ...

    Article : 99 words
  52. THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR'S ORCHIDS.

    The Vienna correspondent of the London "Standard" has telegraphed to that paper that Baron Hruby's celebrated collection of orchids at Petschkau, in Bohemia, has been purchased for the ...

    Article : 228 words
  53. RANDWICK.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Randwick Council was held on December 18. The Mayor (Alderman I. B. Hodgson) presided, and there were also present Alderman Bunduck, Carter, Gale, Hannan, Hayward, Hincks, Irvine, ...

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  54. THE CITY ELECTIONS.

    Alderman J. G. Griffin, who was returned as the representative of Cook Ward at the recent municipal elections, addressed a large meeting of the electors at the Devonshire-street Schoolroom last night. Mr. ...

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  55. THE SECOND ELEVEN MATCH.

    At a special meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association to-night, it was unanimously decided to accept the invitation of the New South Wales Association to send a Victorian second eleven to ...

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  56. FROM THE ISLANDS.

    Captain W. J. Newton reports that the Haurote left Auckland at 6 p.m. on the 28the ultimo, arrived [?]at Nukualofa at 4 p.m. on the 2nd instant, left at 5 p.m., on the 3rd, called at Haapai on the 4th, Va[?]au on the 5th, Samoa on ...

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  57. GREEN (THE ENGLISHMAN) IN GOOD FORM.

    J. Green, the English champion, who was injured a few weeks ago on the St. Kilda Cricket Ground, has now completely recovered. He has kept in training constantly during the time he was incapacitated ...

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  58. PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE NAVAL SQUADRON.

    Mr. F. W. Holder, the Premier of South Australia, [?]bject to the approval of the Admiral, has offered to allow the gunboat Protector, now returning from service in Chinese waters, to remain at Sydney to ...

    Article : 59 words
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