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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 106 words
  3. INTERVIEW WITH MR. RUSSELL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,810 words
  4. THE GEORGE-STREET ELECTRIC TRAMWAY.

    Yesterday morning the Minister for Works (Mr. C. A. Lee), accompanied by the Under-Secretary (Mr. R. R. P. Hickson) and the Engineer-in-Chief for Railway Construction (Mr. H. Deane), visited the ...

    Article : 1,081 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards July 10, Aramac, s., 2114 tons, Captain J. E. Butcher, for Cooktown, via ports; La Peronse, s., 650 tons, Captain E. Terrason for Nou[?] via Neweastle and Tow[?]ville; Waroo[?] ...

    Article : 411 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be hald at Rosebery Park to-day, the first event starting at 2.15 p.m. In addition to the ordinary service special trams will leave Bent-street at 12.55 p.m. and 1.12 p.m. ...

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  7. THE PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    The nominations for the extraordinary vacancy in Forest Ward, caused by the retirement of Alderman Watters, took place at the Town Hall yesterday at noon, the Mayor (Alderman T. Moxham) ...

    Article : 63 words
  8. POLICE COURT.

    At the Patramatta Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr. T. E. M'Nevin, P.M., and Mr. J. T. Jay, J.P., Henry Joseph Dixon was charged that he did, on May 9 last, before Judge Docker, at ...

    Article : 532 words
  9. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the July meeting [?] the above club:- Hurdle Race, about 2 miles.—Honeydew H., list 7lb; Ladylike, lost 4lb; The Barber, 10st 4lb; Murrabrine, ...

    Article : 514 words
  10. CYCLING.

    The decision of the City Council to object to the Government resuming part of the Sydney Common for a recreation ground for the cyclists, Athletic Association and the Public schools has caused ...

    Article : 320 words
  11. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. India arrived at Melbourne at 9 a.m.yesterday and is due here on Thursday morning next. The R.M.S.Shannon, hence June 17, arrived at Colombo on the 7th instant, homeward. ...

    Article : 55 words
  12. THE UNION LINE.

    The Wanaka leaves Bluff to-day for Sydney; due Monday next. The [?] which has just undergone an extensive over[?], takes up the running of the Taviani in the ...

    Article : 61 words
  13. THE LUND LINE.

    Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Co. Yesterday received a cable advising the departure of the steamer Narrung from Capetown on the 6th instant for Melbourne and Sydney. ...

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  14. LAWN TENNIS.

    The following matches took place on Saturday. Owing to the weather some of the fixtures had to be postponed:- BADGE MATCHES. ...

    Article : 424 words
  15. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Jorgen Bang, barque (JBGS). from Laurvig—117 days. Kirkendbrightshire, ship (JPNV), from Glasgow—95 days. Lismore, ship (KCJQ), from Liverpool—89 days. ...

    Article : 67 words
  16. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The following nominations have been received for the July meeting of the above club:- Hurdle Race, 2 miles.—Merry Maid, Problem, The Barber, Lady Lygon, Conqueror, Honeydew II., Wooral, ...

    Article : 255 words
  17. CHARTERS.

    Lizzie Vance, schooner, from Eureka to Sydney—timber. Carrolton. barque, Puget Sound to Melbourne—[?]mber. L[?], five-masted schooner, Paget Sound to Port Pirie —timber. ...

    Article : 90 words
  18. THE SALVATION ARMY'S WORK.

    The Centenary Hall was crowded last night, muinly by Salvationists, who had been attracted to bear a lecture delivered by Commandant Booth on "The Salvation Army's Social Work in Australis." ...

    Article : 674 words
  19. LATEST, SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings in connection with the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting have been recorded:- Hurdle Race.—Prodigal Son, Beau Brummel, ...

    Article : 60 words
  20. ARRIVALS AT FOREIGN PORTS.

    At algon Bay—Fortuns, barque, June 5; sailed from Hobart March 28. At [?]mouth[?]Invermay, barque, on May 30; sailed from Melbourne on February 10, ...

    Article : 30 words
  21. A STORMY PASSAGE.

    The T[?] one of the Union line of steamers, had a rough experience in making Auckland on the 4th instant. The report to hand says;—The steamer arrived from Westport after a long passage, occupying nearly five days, ...

    Article : 128 words
  22. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the weights for the Pony and Galloway races to be held at Rosebery Park to-day:- Fourteen-three Handicap, 4 furlengs.—Laurette, 9st 131b; Ripple, 9st 2lb: True Colour, 8-t [?]b Bunny, 8st ...

    Article : 294 words
  23. SALE OF HORSES.

    Messrs. W. C. Yuille & Company held a sale of racing stock at Kirk's Bazaar to-day, when the following lots changed hands:—Teepookana, C. G. Carey, 100 guineas; Illuminata, W. Mitchell, 50 ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. LADIES' MATCHES.

    Misses Greaves and Garnsey v. Misses I. and K. Dight, 6-0, 6-5. Misses Greaves and Garasey v. Misses Anderson and Alexander, 6-2, 6-5. ...

    Article : 69 words
  25. IMPROVEMENTS FOR SHIPPING AT HOBART.

    At the last meeting of the Hobart Marine Board it was decided to extend the Diers. The Dunn-street pier, when extended, will be 550ft. in length, 100ft. wide at shore [?] and 60ft. at outer and, giving a total deck space of ...

    Article : 134 words
  26. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN RACES.

    The July meeting of the Helena Vale R.C. was held on Saturday. The weather was line, but the attendance was poor. Four bookmakers who had plied their calling at the June meeting were ojected from ...

    Article : 238 words
  27. NORTH PETERSHAM v. CENTENNIAL.

    Ladies' teams representing the North Petersham and Centennial clubs played a match last Wednesday on the courts of the former. The game was closely contested, and resulted in a win for Narth ...

    Article : 103 words
  28. WHEAT AND FLOUR FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    Commenting upon the breadstuffs export trade, a South Australian exchange remarks:—Wheat, as far the United Kingdom is concerned, has been at a [?] lately, but there have been several fixtures for [?] ...

    Article : 113 words
  29. VESSELS LOST IN THE AUSTRALASIAN TRADE.

    The Marine Underwriters Association of Victoria. Limited, has just issued a pamphlet giving a list of total losses of vessels in the Austra[?] trade, steamers and sailers, outward and homeward, for a period of 30 ...

    Article : 99 words
  30. DENILIQUIN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The handicaps for the Deniliquin J.C. races, on July 18 and 19, are:- First Hardles. 2 miles.—Noel, 11st 12lb; Rosemont. 10st 11lb; Leb[?] 10st 7lb; The Cloud (late Transvaal), 10st 5lb; ...

    Article : 482 words
  31. VISIT OF MR. C. L. WRAGGE.

    Mr. Clement L. Wragge, Government Meteorologist of Queensland, who is at present on a short leave of absence, has been engaged for the past few days in settling up Mount Kosciusko accounts, and ...

    Article : 406 words
  32. AN INCIDENT OFF WILSON'S PROMONTORY.

    Wilson's Promontory yesterday wired:—"The [?] Gabo after leaving at 2.30 p.m., for three-quarters of [?] hour bound out, stopped and lay broadside on to the [?]d and sea. She then lowered a boat, which returned in a ...

    Article : 54 words
  33. WRECKS AT THE COOK GROUP.

    The Auckland mail brings news of two wrecks of small vessels at the Cook Islands. The correspondent of the "New Zealand Herald," writing on June 21 from Rarotonga. gives the following par[?] ...

    Article : 340 words
  34. THE DRINK TRAFFIC IN AUSTRALIA.

    Sir,—In his recently-issued very valuable work, "The Wealth and Progress of New South Wales for 1897-8," Mr. Coghlan, Government Statisticiua sues some interest ing: figures and comparisons in relation to the drink traffic ...

    Article : 979 words
  35. SALES OF SHIPPING.

    The steel ship Conway, 1776 tons gross, built by Messrs. A. M'Millan and Son, Dumbarton, in 1896, and the steel ship Vincent, 1776 tons register, built by Messrs. M'Millan in 1894, both owned by Messrs. R. N. Smith and Co., ...

    Article : 190 words
  36. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 274 words
  37. THE ADVANCE OF THE GERMAN SHIPPING.

    The following data are instinctive, and show the total ships and their tonnage now being built for two German steamship companies:—For the Hamburg-American li[?] there are now being constructed 14 ships and four small ...

    Article : 190 words
  38. BROKEN HILL IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

    The Broken Hill customs returns for the half-year ended June 30 are now available. The following. are the principal lines of export and import for the last quarter. The exports show a substantial ...

    Article : 301 words
  39. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FREIGHT MARKET.

    Messrs. Elder, Smith, and Co. report on the 5th instant:- London Berth Loading.—Present quotations: Steamer rates—wool, 7—16d greasy, 9—16d scoured; skins, 50s; ...

    Article : 372 words
  40. CLARENCE RIVER J.C.

    The following are the acceptances for the principal events and the entries for the minor races in connection with the meeting of the above club on the 12th and 14th instant:- Club Handican (acceptances).—Nevermore, 9st 3lb; ...

    Article : 161 words
  41. AMUSEMENTS.

    At the Palace Theatre, Mr. Orpheus M'Adoo announces the final matinee of the Georgia Minstrels, and Alubama Cake-Walkers for this afternoon, as the season closes to-morrow evening. ...

    Article : 33 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 516 words
  43. A BOTANIST'S TRIP ON MOUNT KOSCIUSKO.

    Mr. J. H. Maiden, F.L.S., Government Botanist and Director of the Botanic Gardens, gave an interesting lecture last night in St. James' Hall, Phillip-street, on the above subject. The inclement ...

    Article : 157 words
  44. NEWBURY-SPADA MATINEE.

    At to-morrow afternoon's concert at the Town Hall Mr. Philip Newbury will [?] Mascagni's "Siciliana" and "My Queen." Mme. Emily Spada, M. Wiegand, and other artists will appear, ...

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  45. COME-BY-CHANCE RACES.

    The weights for the races at Come-by-Chance on Thursday are:- Opening Handicap, I mile.—Cadmus, 9st 10lb; Sleep, 9st; Hardease, 9st; Lady Tyler, 8st 12lb; Norma, 7st 12lb; ...

    Article : 91 words
  46. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    The "di[?] religious gloom" which filled the Town Hall yesterday afternoon gave quite a solemnity of its own to the recital of the City Organist, which included classic pieces by Bach, Mendelssohn, and ...

    Article : 157 words
  47. V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 235 words
  48. INVERELL SPORTS.

    The following are the handicaps for the chief events at the sports on July 12:- She[?]eld Handicap, 100 yards.—C.Murray, scratch; A. E. Buxton, 4 yards; J. Moore, 7; W. Hughes, J. ...

    Article : 62 words
  49. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    The overdue brigantine Enterprise, bound from Dunedin to Timaru, has safely arrived at her destination the was blown off the land. The barques John Gambles and the Anna Sofla were ...

    Article : 166 words
  50. THE STANDARD OF ART.

    Sir,—Without venturing to criticise the arts of painting, sculpture, or music, I should like to suggest that those in authority in the matter of the arts should seek to fix a high standard. This also ...

    Article : 338 words
  51. DARLINGHURST SKATING RINK.

    A masquerade carnival is to take place at the Darlinghurst Skating Rink this evening, when a waltzing competition will be docided for medals presented by the management. ...

    Article : 36 words
  52. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.

    The monthly meeting of the executive committee was held on Friday night last at the office of the union. The president (Rev. M. Reavley) occupied the chair. The publication committee reported that ...

    Article : 237 words
  53. SYDNEY HUNT CLUB.

    The fixture for last Saturday was the Ryde to Eastwood run. The Ryde meet is one of the most accessible and popular the Hunt Club holds. Unfortunately, owing to the inclement state of the weather, ...

    Article : 435 words
  54. BILLIARDS.

    The above was continued last night at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's billiard showrooms with the following results:—A. Murphy (receives 175) beat J. M'Gaffin (receives 225) by 4, A. Dickman ...

    Article : 68 words
  55. ELECTRICITY ON A RUSSIAN WARSHIP.

    The new Russian batlle-ship to be laid down by Messrs. William Cramp and Sons at Philadelphia will probably carry the must complete electrical equipment of any vessel afloat. The ship will be equipped with 89 motors, the duty ...

    Article : 166 words
  56. CITY TATTERSALL'S TOURNAMENT.

    The following heats were plaved in the above last night:—F. M'Grath (receives 145) beat W. Chapman (owes 15) by 85, E. Booth (receives 40) beat P. Kennedy (receives 70) by 32. The games for ...

    Article : 65 words
  57. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Kensington to-morrow:- Fifteen Hands Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Cora II., 8st 7lb; Bessie. 8st 71b, Onana, Bst lib, Claro, Sit, Melanite, But, ...

    Article : 331 words
  58. GERMAN PURCHASE OF LIVERPOOL-OWNED SHIPPING.

    According to the "Liverpool Mercury "Meers Alfred Holt of Liverpool, have sold a number of their steamers to German owners. The paper quoted states:—The boats to be transferred form a line of coasing steamers ...

    Article : 265 words
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