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  2. THE RECORD REIGN.

    The weather was decidedly unpropit[?]us yesterday. But this did not in the slightest degree exert any dispiriting influence upon the promoters of the fair. The streams of citizens who directed their steps to ...

    Article : 1,467 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    A p[?]ck of fresh grass is very refreshing to a racehorse in high training, and just now the Randwick course proper is rich with young spring grass and [?]bage, but horses in training have been stopped ...

    Article : 326 words
  4. MEETINGS.

    The Ashfield Benevolent Society held its twelfth annual meeting on Friday, August 4, in the Y.W.C.A. Room, Ashfield Hall. Mrs F. E. Winchcombe presided, and there were also present ...

    Article : 622 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 92 words
  6. LATE MINING.

    To-day's Exchange sales were:—Clark's Brilliant, Worcester, and Victory, 5s 1d; New Queen, 4s 3d, 4s 2d; North Queen, contributing, 10½d; No. 2 South-east Day Dawn, 3d; Victoria and Caledonia ...

    Article : 944 words
  7. STALLS AND STALLHOLDERS.

    Amongst the stalls the costumes of whose attendants have not previously been noticed was the general country stall at which Mrs. A. Tooth presided, and was assisted by a number of ladies who ...

    Article : 528 words
  8. KALGOORLIE RACING CLUB.

    The first day's racing of the annual meeting of the Kalgoorlie Racing Club took place yesterday. There was a large muster of spectators, and fine weather prevailed. There were good fields and interesting and close finishes. ...

    Article : 290 words
  9. ATHLETICS.

    The above event, which is the principal item held by the Amateur Athletic Association duriug the year, will take place at the Kensington Racecourse on Saturday, August 26. From present appearances ...

    Article : 273 words
  10. TATTERSALL'S CLUB AUGUST MEETING.

    Randwick will be the spotting rendezvous this afternoon, when the August reunion of Tattersall's Club promises to furnish excellent sport, the interest in which will be enhanced by the fact that several ...

    Article : 724 words
  11. PARKES RACES.

    At the Parkes Show races to-day the weather was delightful and there was a good attendance. Subjoined are the results:- Hurdle Race.—Sunray, 1; Redlaw, 2; Silvershade, 3. ...

    Article : 73 words
  12. SOUVENIR BOOK.

    There is on sale at the Fair at the Exhibition Building a very interesting " Souvenir Book," which is edited by Lord Beauchamp. It contains a concise history of the movement in whose support this Fair ...

    Article : 180 words
  13. COROWA RACE CLUB.

    Following are the weights for the Winter Meeting of the Corowa Race Club, to be held on the 17th instant:- Trial STakes.—Harbour Light, 9st 5lb; Loch Spring, 9st 3lb; Springlock, 8st 10lb; Orion, 8st [?]b; Abri; 7st 12lb; ...

    Article : 203 words
  14. BOWLS.

    An alteration has been made in the published list of entries and the draw for the vice-presidents trophies' competition:—Mr. G. Raffan and Mr. H. F. Francis (Randwick) play Mr. H. C. Evans and Mr. F. ...

    Article : 60 words
  15. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: August 11, Peregri[?]e, 1660 tons. Captain J. Pain, for Melbourne; Ty[?]an, s., 115[?] tons, Captain A. Easton, for Queensland ports. Captain Boulden reports that the steamer Coraki cro[?]ed ...

    Article : 561 words
  16. WAVERLEY CLUB.

    The bowling match arranged for the Waverley Green for to-day has been postponed till to-day week on account of the weather. ...

    Article : 23 words
  17. LAWN TENNIS.

    The badge competitions in the C and D classes will be continued this afternoon. In class C the match between Manly and University should be evenly contested, and much interest is centred in the ...

    Article : 139 words
  18. COURSING IN VICTORIA.

    The third and closing day of the Bendigo Plumpton Coursing Club's Australian Cup meeting was favoured with beautiful weather. In the Cup final Gamecock led all the way, and some pretty ...

    Article : 164 words
  19. ENTERTAINMENT ON MONDAY.

    On Monday evening an attractive entertainment will be given at the fair by Mme. Lotta Harkness, the well-known English elocutionist, who will be assisted by Miss Beatrice Esmond and Miss Maud ...

    Article : 73 words
  20. CURRENT PAPERS FROM SHIPS.

    Mr. H. C. Russell, Government Astronomer, has forwarded the following copies of current papers which have been received by him:—Mr. Russell says: Number 402 is particularly interesting for its long and rapid drift, 14½d ...

    Article : 730 words
  21. PROPOSED AMENDED FIRE BRIGADES ACT.

    At the Elite Hall, Queen Victoria Market, yesterday evening. Alderman J. H. Clayton (Rockdale) presided over a meeting of aldermen of suburban councils called to consider the report of a committee ...

    Article : 755 words
  22. YACHTING.

    The monthly meeting of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was held at the clubroom, Hotel Australia, on Thursday evening. Mr. W. H. Murrell presiding; in addition there were a number of members present. ...

    Article : 163 words
  23. THE SYDNEY HARBOUR COLLIERIES.

    The Sydney Harbour Colliery management has reported an interesting stage at their works on the Iron Cove foreshores, Balmain. On the 24th of June 1000ft. had been reached; since then, in the space of 36 ...

    Article : 419 words
  24. FOOTBALL.

    This match was played on the Agricultural Ground on Monday, and resulted in a narrow win for the Grammar School by 7 points to 6. The winners obtained a try and a field goal, for which Garvan and Johnston were ...

    Article : 109 words
  25. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Moana left San Francisco and midnight on Wednesday last, the 9th instant, for Sydney, via ports. The mails which left Sydney per R.M.S. Moana on July 3 arrived in London on August 10. ...

    Article : 232 words
  26. BALLARDS.

    As advertised the postponed billiard match between F. Weiss and E. James will take place in the above club on Monday night next, at 8 o'clock. James receives 200 in 750. Weiss will also give an ...

    Article : 45 words
  27. SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. NEWINGTON COLLEGE.

    This match was played at Newington on Wednesday, the Grammar School maintaining its unbroken record of wins by defeating the College by 8 points to nil. The losers played a fine forward game, but the back division ...

    Article : 385 words
  28. AMATEUR v. PROFESSIONAL CHAMPION.

    The match of 2250 up between Messrs. J. Belfield and F. We[?]ss, the amateur and the professional champion respectively, was continued last night at the Hotel Arcadia. Belfield was in receipt of 1350 ...

    Article : 124 words
  29. VICTORIAN SPORTING.

    Yuille and Co. to-day sold the hurdle racer Timboon by auction to " J. Richards " for 100 guineas. There is every prospect of the V.A.T.C. being favoured with brilliant weather for the meeting ...

    Article : 123 words
  30. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    In consequence of a number of the members being away at the Maitland pigeon match and the inclement weather only time competed for an outright trophy given by the club. At the end of the 10th round ...

    Article : 221 words
  31. PASSENGERS BY THE TANAIS.

    The Messageries Maritimes Company supply the following corrected list of passengers by their steamer Tanais, from New Caledonia:—For Sydney: Mr. and Mrs. Guira[?] and child, Mr. and Mrs. Cony[?]am and 4 children, ...

    Article : 135 words
  32. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB G. N. STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

    The G. N. Steeplechase Meeting of the V.A.T.C. will be continued and concluded at Caulfield this afternoon, and an interesting bill of fare is down for discussion. The sport commences with the Akaringa ...

    Article : 182 words
  33. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Ancenis, barque (MRNC), from New York—94 days. Cardigan Castle, barque (JRPS), from San Francisco— 10[?] days. Inverness-shire, four-masted barque (NJLT), from ...

    Article : 71 words
  34. THE MORAVIAN.

    Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited, agents for the Aberdeen Line, are expecting the Moravian to-day from London via Capetown and Melbourne. The steamer will berth at Smith's Wharf upon arrival. Commander Simpson ...

    Article : 383 words
  35. NORTH SYDNEY BICYCLE CLUB.

    The members of the North Sydney Bicyle Club held their first annual ball last evening in the Masonic Hall, Walker-street, North Sydney. Despite the unfavourable condition of the weather there ...

    Article : 165 words
  36. THE SURVEY OF THE COAST OF TASMANIA.

    With regard to the proposed marine survey of the west coast of Tasmania, the Premier of that colony has received a communication from the Agent-General. The latter states that Lord Gorma[?]ton interviewed Re[?]r-Admiral ...

    Article : 172 words
  37. GOLF.

    The third round of the championship of the Australian Golf Club will be completed to-day on the Botany links. Next Saturday has been fixed for the "consolation " competition. ...

    Article : 53 words
  38. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded to-day in connection with the V.A.T.C. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting:- Arkaringa Hurdle Race: Riccarton. ...

    Article : 41 words
  39. NORTH SHORE RAILWAY DUPLICATION.

    At the last meeting of the Willoughby Council a letter was received from the Railway Commissioners in reply to the suggestions made by the council recently in respect to certain alterations in connection ...

    Article : 246 words
  40. CRICKET.

    The seventh annual meeting of the Newtown Oxford C.C. was held on Monday evening at the Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. The patron (Mr. W. Rigg, M.L.A.) occupied thr chair. There was a ...

    Article : 781 words
  41. SPORTING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Rainbow has been scratched for the Fullarton Steeplechase, and Netherby for the National Hurdles. ...

    Article : 23 words
  42. NEWTOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    This council met on Wednesday evening, August 9. The Mayor. Alderman Ibbotson, occupied the chair. There were also present—Aldermen Howe, Crozier, King, Smith, Elstub, Morgan, and Jones. The Fire Brigades' Board ...

    Article : 484 words
  43. NORTH SYDNEY HOSPITAL.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the North Shore Hospital was held in the local Town Hall on Thursday night. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. R. Carey (president), and there were also ...

    Article : 292 words
  44. THE OBSERVATORY.

    On the roof at the north-west comer of the old Exhibition-building, a substantial platform, resting at each end on the iron g[?]rders that support the roof, has been constructed for the large artronomical ...

    Article : 500 words
  45. DENILIQUIN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Deniliquin J. C. was held yesterday, Mr. A. J. M'Laurin presiding. The report showed that two race meetings were held in the year. The January meeting resulted in a loss of ...

    Article : 159 words
  46. PUBLIC SERVICE GAZETTE.

    The following appointments and resignations are notified in the "Public Service Gazette" issued yesterday:- Treasurer.—A. Hacking to be assistant harbour master and inspector of the port at Newcastle; T. J. Davies to be ...

    Article : 194 words
  47. THE JAPAN MAIL LINE.

    Messrs Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, advise the following movements of the steamers of the above line:- The Futami Maru, which left Sydney on the 2nd instant, arrived at and sailed from Thursday Island yesterday, ...

    Article : 124 words
  48. THE TYSER LINE.

    The steamer Hawkes Bay left London on the 9th instant for Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand ports. ...

    Article : 20 words
  49. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES BILL.

    A meeting of the representatives of the Sydney Friendly Societies was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, 328 Castlereagh-street, last night when the contentions clauses in the Friendly Societies Bill now ...

    Article : 168 words
  50. THE CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE.

    Messrs. James and Alexander Brown, representing the above line, note:- The Chingtu left Sydney for Manila direct and Hongkong, on July 28. ...

    Article : 136 words
  51. MOONEE VALLEY RACES.

    The postponed meeting of the Moonee Valley Racing Club was held to-day in fine weather, but the attendance was only moderate. A protest was entered against Primate, the winner of the ...

    Article : 584 words
  52. Advertising

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    Advertising : 134 words
  53. Advertising

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    Advertising : 49 words
  54. THE E. AND A. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Air[?] sails from Sydney on the 1[?]th instant, and from Newcastle on the 14th, for Hongkong and Japan, via Moreton Bay and Thursday Island. The Australian arrived at Hongkong on August 7, en ...

    Article : 121 words
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