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  2. THE GROUND AND THE SIDE SHOWS.

    There was a general air of careless enjoyment observable amongst the thousands of people of both sexes who attended the Eight-hours Domonstration on the Agricultural Ground yesterday—not inspired ...

    Article : 660 words
  3. BOWLS.

    The president of the Waverley Bowling Club (Alderman R. G. Watkins, J.P.) was responsible for providing a pleasant day's amusement for tha members of the Waverley club yesterday in the shape of ...

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  4. AMERICAN MAIL NEWS.

    The R.M.S. Moana arrived on Saturday morning from San Francisco bringing flies from which we make the following extracts:- CASE OF SAMOA REOPENED. ...

    Article : 32 words
  5. LATE MINING.

    The Proprietary Company shipped for the week ending September 28 to Port Pirie 3420 tons oxidi[?]d ores, 736 tons mill production. The B. H. South mill last week treated 1656 tons ...

    Article : 575 words
  6. NEWCASTLE.

    The quantity of coal shipped at the Government wharfs and cranes for home, intercolonial, and foreign consumption during the week ended this morning totalled 60,300 tons, as compared with ...

    Article : 282 words
  7. THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

    As the weather was fine in the afternoon the young folks, attended by their adult guardians, turned out in great force to visit the Zoological Gardens yesterday and had a delightful outing amid ...

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  8. PROPOSED DIVISION OF THE ISLANDS.

    A despatch to the New York "Tribune," dated Washington, August 30, says:—The Stats Department has not yet been officially advised of the reported death of King Malictoa, of Samoa, and in ...

    Article : 466 words
  9. RAIL TRIP TO THE HAWKESBURY.

    The combined excursion to the Hawkesbury by railway and steamer General Gorden was well patronised. Between four and five hundred excursionists had a most pleasant trip. ...

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  10. MASTER BAKERS' PAIR TOURNAMENT.

    The initial round of the Bakers' Pair Handicap for the Aitken trophy attracted 24 entries, and was played off on Wednesday afternoon, at the City Green, College-street, in the presence of a large ...

    Article : 446 words
  11. OCEAN EXCURSIONS.

    The ocean excursions in connection with the Newcastle and H.R.S.N. Company drew away from the city a large number of excursionists yesterday. Shortly after 10 o'clock the steamer Namoi was ...

    Article : 97 words
  12. THE TRAM TRAFFIC.

    The tram traffic yesterday was somewhat disappointing—that is, it was not quite equal in volume to that of the previous Eight-hours Day. In the Cricket Ground traffic, which embraced the carriage ...

    Article : 201 words
  13. MOSMANS, CLIFTON GARDENS, AND WATSON'S BAY.

    The Sydney holiday-hunter generally prefers to go as far afield as he can for his pleasure resorts. This probably arises from the fact that he is already too familiar with the huudred and one nooks which ...

    Article : 240 words
  14. ASSAULT ON BOARD A VESSEL.

    At the City Court to-day a seaman named Carlson Peterson was charged with having unlawfully assaulted one Richard Pearce, a fireman on board the vessel Andania, then lying in the harbour. The ...

    Article : 164 words
  15. CELEBRATION AT BOURKE.

    The celebration of Eight-hours Day here was a great success. A procession, headed by a band, marched to the showground, where sports were held. The attendance was large. The results were: ...

    Article : 467 words
  16. THE SPORTS.

    The following are the results of the awards and sports:- Best Turned-out Lancer.—Judges: Captain Lee, Captain Pearce, W. O. Fisher.—Trooper Harcus (No. 1 ...

    Article : 1,169 words
  17. THE CZAR'S PEACE PROPOSALS.

    London, August 29.—The papers are filled with discussions, arguments, and opinions as to the circular of the Czar Nicholas. The most world-shaking event could hardly have produced such a crop as this ...

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  18. MIDDLE HARBOUR AND CLONTARF.

    A mist hung over Middle Harbour early yesterday morning, and the hills surrounding it had a rainlike appearance. But the mist was soon dispelled, and the hills burst forth into the splendour of bright ...

    Article : 215 words
  19. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board was held at the offices, Newcastle, this morning. Mr. H. D. Walsh (president) occupied the chair. The president reported ...

    Article : 253 words
  20. WESLEYAN CHURCH AT FIVE DOCK.

    The opening celebrations in connection with the newly-erected Wesleyan Church at Five Dock were enthusiastically carried out in the suburb of Five Dock yesterday. The weather having cleared by ...

    Article : 430 words
  21. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Captain J. E. Meaburn, of the Wodonga, reports [?] Melbourne on the 1st instant, clearing Port Phillip [?] on that date at 10 p.m., rounding Wilson's Promont[?]ry at 5.30 a.m. on the 2nd instant, [?]abe at 7.30 p.m. same date ...

    Article : 204 words
  22. MANLY.

    A great throng of tourists made Manly their rendezvous, and the village streets, reserves, and beaches resounded with the voices of happy thousands who appeared to enjoy thoroughly the visit to the ...

    Article : 187 words
  23. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    The adjourned fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Town Hall to-night for the transaction of business postponed from last week. The Mayor (Alderman Kidd) occupied the chair, ...

    Article : 138 words
  24. GULE OF MARTABAN.

    The Gulf of Martaban yesterday arrived from Liverpool and ports and berthed in Woolloomooloo Bay. Captain E. J. Hey reports that the steamer left the Mersey on August 7, and meeting with the weather called at Las [?] ...

    Article : 118 words
  25. POLITICAL NEWS.

    Politics gave place yesterday to the interest taken in the Eight-hours Demonstration and the many opportunities offered to the tired member of Parliament to escape, at least for one day in the week, ...

    Article : 220 words
  26. PARRAMATTA RIVER EXCURSIONS.

    The holiday trips to the Parramatta River are always well patronised, and the visitors yesterday numbered upwards of two thousand, conveyed to the various pleasure resorts by the steamers ...

    Article : 406 words
  27. WAVERLEY v. RANDWICK.

    On Saturday afternoon the Waverley and Randwick bowling clubs met in a six-rink match. It was arranged that three rinks each should be played on the grounds of each club, consequently three ...

    Article : 203 words
  28. VISIT OF MRS. BOOTH.

    Mrs. Commandant Booth, of the Salvation Army, who has been on a brief visit to this district since Saturday last, delivered a lecture at the Victoria Theatre to-night on the work of the army in the ...

    Article : 243 words
  29. THE TURBINIA.

    The Turbinia, described in "Pearson's Magazine, and designed by a younger son of the Lord Rosse of [?] fame, travels over 40 miles an hour. She is 100ft. long, with 9lt. beam, and has 2100 horse-power. The engine driv[?] ...

    Article : 146 words
  30. LAND BOARD DECISIONS.

    The local land board has delivered two important reserved decisions in cases heard at the special sitting. Charles Francis Watt applied for a confirmation of his application for an additional conditional ...

    Article : 368 words
  31. THE PORT ALBERT.

    This well-appointed steamer, a report of whose [?] out from London to Melbourne in command of Captain H. Morris, was published in last Thursday's "Herald" [?] arrival of the steamer at the Victorian port, last nights ...

    Article : 56 words
  32. RANDWICK GREEN.

    The rinks and scores at Randwick were as follows:- No. 1 Rink.—Waverley: A. C. Hewlett, Asher, Cameron. H. C. Evans (captain), 24. Randwick: J. A. I. Perry, ...

    Article : 106 words
  33. MR. WISE INTERVIEWED.

    Mr. B. R. Wise, interviewed respecting federation, said that the present outlook is very cloudy, although he has not a doubt that federation will come very shortly. At present it is difficult to say ...

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  34. THE MIESSEN.

    The German-Australian line steamer Meissen yesterday arrived at the company's whart, Circular Guay. The Meissen has made a fast voyage from Hamburg and Artwerp, via Alderney and Port Elizabeth, the engines having ...

    Article : 107 words
  35. THE CYCLING CARNIVAL.

    The Newcastle Branch of the League of New South Wales Wheelmen has resolved to hold its next cycling carnival on the 22nd instant, instead of November 5, as originally proposed. The object of ...

    Article : 112 words
  36. REDFERN v. PETERSHAM.

    Played on Petersham green and won by Redfern by 3 points. The following were the rinks and scores:- No. 1 Rink.—Redfern: Hall, Locke, Clark, Mihell, 29. ...

    Article : 91 words
  37. STEAM FROM NEW YORK TO NEW ZEALAND.

    Not alone is the sailer to be brought into competitions with the steamer in the New York-Australian trade, but also in that to New Zealand. A report is to hand by the Moana, which says:—The direct stamship service with ...

    Article : 369 words
  38. THE ART UNION.

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  39. THE SUBURBS.

    As is usual at holiday time large crowds visited North Sydney yesterday, the steamers of the N. S. S. F. Company from an early hour of the morning carrying their full complement, who on arrival at ...

    Article : 555 words
  40. THE COAL TRADE DIFFICULTY.

    The threatened difficulty in the coal industry forms the all-absorbing topic of conversation in local circles, and the hope is expressed by the business community that some steps will be taken whereby ...

    Article : 582 words
  41. CITY v. ASHFIELD.

    Played on the City green and won by the home team by 25 points. The following are the rinks and scores:- No. 1 Rink.—City: Howie, Waine, P. C. Butler, 8. ...

    Article : 113 words
  42. THE DREYFUS CASE.

    Paris, August 31.—Nothing can describe the stupefaction of Paris this morning. Even the Czar's disarmament preposition is forgotten. In fact, war, not peace, is in the air. So much ink has bean ...

    Article : 370 words
  43. HOLT-SUTHERLAND SHOW.

    The Holt-Sutherland Horticultural Show was opened this afternoon under very favourable circumstances. The Hon. Joseph Cook arrived at 12.30 for the purpose of opening the show. He was met by Mr. J. B. Nicholson, M.L.A., ...

    Article : 549 words
  44. AT THE THEATRES.

    There was an immense attendance at the theatres yesterday, not only in the evening, when every playhouse was overcrowded, but also in the afternoon. There were matinees at Her Majesty's, the ...

    Article : 174 words
  45. REDFERN v. PETERSHAM.

    A three-rink team of Petersham bowlers visited the Redfern green on Saturday, and suffered defeat at the hands of a similar team of local players. The contest, however, was a very close one, and ...

    Article : 132 words
  46. AN OVERDUE BARQUE.

    News is to hand that the Lake Ontario is over-due at Wellington. She is laden principally with cargo of a weighty description, including a large quantity of bundle and bar iron. She has [?] ...

    Article : 138 words
  47. TOWN HALL HOLIDAY CONCERT.

    Miss Hetty Holroyd gave a popular and operatic concert at the Town Hall last night, when there was a fair attendance considering the strong opposition of the many places of entertainment open in the city ...

    Article : 415 words
  48. THE FALLICK TROPHY COMPETITION.

    A match was played on the Victoria Park green no Thursday afternoon, in connection with the Fallick trophy between Messrs. Lane and Gibbons, and resulted in a win for Mr. Lane, the scores being ...

    Article : 38 words
  49. THE HATTE TROPHY COMPETITION.

    In connection with the Hatte trophy competition an interesting contest took place on the Victoria Park green on Thursday afternoon, between Messrs. Lane and Fallick and Mr. Gibbons and Dr. ...

    Article : 59 words
  50. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Beacon Rock, ship (MRCV), from Maryport—90 days. Borrowdale, ship (HMTS), from Fredrikstad—94 days. Brenda, ship (MKTF), from Liverpool—88 days. Dunbritton, ship (NVQJ), from Glasgow—87 days. ...

    Article : 58 words
  51. CHALLENGE MATCH.

    On Friday afternoon an interesting challenge match took place at the Waverley Bowling Green between Messrs. Dyson and Henwood, two members of the Waverley Bowling Club, in which considerable ...

    Article : 75 words
  52. ST. STEPHEN'S, EDGECLIFF.

    At St. Stephen's Church, Edgecliff, on Sunday, special dedication services were held, the interior of the church being prettily decorated for the occasion. The festival began with the celebration of the Holy ...

    Article : 148 words
  53. ARRIVALS AT FOREIGN PORTS.

    Broughton, barque, at Coquimbo August 24, [?] Newcastle May 13. General Gordon, barque, at Honolulu August 26, from Newcastle July 19; also Harvester and Wrestler, [?] ...

    Article : 78 words
  54. GLADSTONE PARK BOWLING CLUB

    An attractive programme was presented at the opening smoke concert held in the Balmain Institute, Darling-street, in connection with the Gladstone Park Bowling Club, on Wednesday evening. Mr. ...

    Article : 79 words
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  56. RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

    The railway traffic yesterday compared with that of Light-hours' day of 1897 shows a decrease of 3835 passengers, as indicated by tha bookings at the Redfern and suburban stations. The figures for the ...

    Article : 154 words
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  58. ANNANDALE v. GLEBE.

    The picturesque Kentville green was the scene of an interesting interclub match between the Glebe and Annandale Clubs on Saturday afternoon. There were only three rinks taking part, and the ...

    Article : 150 words
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