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  2. MR. BARTON AT BATHURST.

    Mr. Barton, accompanied by Mr. Francis Clarke (ex-member for the Hastings and Macleay electorate) and Mr. W. Crick, M.L.A., journeyed from Sydney to Bathurst to-day for the purpose of attending ...

    Article : 2,395 words
  3. NEWCASTLE.

    The ship Republic, which left for Honolulu on the 1st instant with a cargo of 1580 tons East Greta coal, returned to port to-day in an apparently sound condition. An air of mystery has been ...

    Article : 380 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held to-day at Rosebery Park, the first event starting at 2.35 p.m. Omnibus and tram services will, as usual, run direct to and from the course. ...

    Article : 438 words
  5. THE NORTH SHORE FERRY SERVICE.

    The steam ferry services upon the harbour are used to transport so many thousands of persons to and fro every day that it is not surprising great interest is felt in the efficiency of the vessels used for ...

    Article : 597 words
  6. THE MOSMAN SWIMMING AND LIFE-SAVING SOCIETY.

    The above club brought off its first event for this season on Saturday at Balmoral Baths, where a 94 yards scaled handicap was decided. The winner was Carew Cadden, with A. R. Wilson second, and C. ...

    Article : 66 words
  7. GOLF.

    On Saturday the Victorian lady golfers, accompanied by a number of the associate members of the Roval Sydney Golf Club, visited the links at Concord. The party went to and fro by launch, and a ...

    Article : 348 words
  8. EASTERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    The above club opened its season on Saturday with a 66 yards club handicap, the officials for the day being C. Fischer (starter and timekeeper), R. Armstrong and Alderman E. Power (judges), and ...

    Article : 146 words
  9. CYCLING.

    Those who are in need of evidence of the vitality of cycling among ladies would have found abundant satisfaction on Saturday last in witnessing the remarkably successful social run to Sandringham of ...

    Article : 490 words
  10. OTTER CLUB.

    The above club decided a 50 yards handicap at Hellings's baths on Saturday. The heat winners were—J. Meade, R. Lough, S. Mutton, T. Whalan, Final: J. Meade, 8 seconds, 1; S. Mutton, 7 ...

    Article : 52 words
  11. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 211 words
  12. SAILING.

    The opening of the season of the St. George's Sailing Club was celebrated on Saturday afternoon by a series of evolutions carried out on George's River, under the direction of the vice-commodore ...

    Article : 160 words
  13. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

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

    Article : 227 words
  14. NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY.

    It is anticipated that the council-chambers will be ready for occupation in about a fortnight, and the official opening is arranged for the 22nd instant. COBAR, Monday. ...

    Article : 796 words
  15. BILLIARDS.

    The Licensed Victuallers' Billiard Tournameut was continued last night at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's billiard show rooms, with the following results:- E. Morris (receives 54) beat D. Valance (receives ...

    Article : 82 words
  16. BOWLS.

    The Waverley bowlers, in addition to sending a team to Strathfleld, also sent a three-rink team to the Glebe, and they, after an interesting match, were defeated by the local players by 8 points. ...

    Article : 96 words
  17. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    The following scratchings were recorded to-day:- Eclipse Stakes.—Battalion and Patriot. Moonga Handicap.—Vindictive, Blair, Drama, ...

    Article : 81 words
  18. V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,089 words
  19. HURSTVILLE TOWN HALL.

    On Thursday evening the Hurstville Council meeting came to an abrupt termination. Alderman Richards moved,—"That, in view of the narrow majority of the council in favour of the proposed ...

    Article : 194 words
  20. ANNANDALE v. VICTORIA PARK.

    The Kentville Green was visited by the Victoria Park bowlers on Saturlay afternoon, where they met the local club and suffered defeat at their hands. Annandale taking advantage of a substantial lead in ...

    Article : 199 words
  21. A NEW RIFLE RANGE.

    The papers in connection with an application made by Lieutenant-Colonel Ranclaud, commanding 4th Infantry Regiment, for thr use of portion of the Water Board's reserve at Walka, West Maitland, ...

    Article : 131 words
  22. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    During to-day 1000 to 40 was booked against The Chief for the Caulfield Cup, but after the declaration of the final acceptances he firmed at 100 to 6. The Grafter was quoted at 100 to 7. ...

    Article : 44 words
  23. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: October 10, George Fleming, s., 3448 tons, Captain J. Parsons, for Dunkins, via ports; Kosciusko, barque, 1192 tons, Captain L. Rodd, for Hongkong, via Newcastle; Karaweera, s., ...

    Article : 801 words
  24. LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    A meeting of the council of the League of Wheelmen was held last night to hear the appeal against the racing board's decision on the matter of the protest against Miller's win at the Athletic Association ...

    Article : 179 words
  25. ADELAIDE SPORTING.

    The two-year-old Gipsy Bill left for Melbourne to-day. Birksgate was to have gone, but when galloping on Saturday he wrenched his near foreleg and is not likely now to fulfil his engagement in the ...

    Article : 41 words
  26. BRIGHTON PONY, GALLOWAY, AND TROTTING RACES.

    Pony, galloway, and trotting races were held at Brighton yesterday, and were well attended. The following are the results:- Time Handicap Trot, 1½ mile.—H. Knight's Svren, 35 ...

    Article : 318 words
  27. LAWN TENNIS.

    A match was placed between the Centennial and Waverley tennis clubs on Saturday on the courts of the former, and the result was a win for the Centennial Club by 5 sets 43 games to 3 sets 27 games. ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. MASONIC NEWS.

    The installation meeting of the Cambrian Lodge of Australia, No. 656 on the register of the Grand Lodge of England, brought a large gathering of well-known and influential Freemasons to the ...

    Article : 280 words
  29. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantuty of coal shipped at the Government dyke and wharfs for home, intercolonial, and foreign consumption during the week ended this morning totalled 44,580 tons, as compared with ...

    Article : 155 words
  30. SWIMMING.

    The season was opened on Saturday afternoon at Coogee Aquarium baths with little attempt at ceremony. There was a good attendance of spectators, and they witnessed exciting finishes in every ...

    Article : 259 words
  31. NEW SOUTH WALES HUMBER AGENCY.

    A new cycle agency is about to be opened under the came of the New South Wales Humber Agency. The new premises are at 407 George-street, and the agency is only for the purpose of handling the ...

    Article : 88 words
  32. THE BURWOOD STRIKE.

    The strike of wheelers at the Burwood Colliery still remains unsettled, and judging from the present attitude of the men operations at the colliery will not be resumed for some days. A combined meeting ...

    Article : 124 words
  33. J. S. JOHNSON BEATS W. MARTIN.

    American exchanges give full particulars of a match which took place at Indianapolis on August 12 in connection with the Annual national meet. A few years ago J. S. Johnson was one of the fastest ...

    Article : 361 words
  34. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    There was a good attendance at Lillie Bridge last night, when a programme of pony racing was run through. Following are the results:- Fourteen two Handicap, 4 furlongs.—S. Knight's ...

    Article : 254 words
  35. CHURCH OF ENGLAND S.S. TEACHERS' CONFERENCE.

    A conference of Sunday-school teachers, designed to form a help and preparation to an observance of the approaching days of intercession, was held in the chapter-house of St. Andrew's Cathedral last ...

    Article : 213 words
  36. VISIT OF MILITARY AUTHORITIES.

    Major-General French, C.M.G., Commandant of the Military Forces of New South Wales, accompanied by General Sir William Crossman, R.E., of England, Colonel S.C.U. Smith, officer ...

    Article : 81 words
  37. EAST SYDNEY CLUB.

    This club held a 45 yards handicap at Furmer's Domain baths on Saturday with the following results:—First heat: H. Daniells, 7 seconds, [?]; C. Oliffe, 6 seconds, 2; F.C.V. Lane, scratch, 3. Time, ...

    Article : 145 words
  38. V.A.T.C. SPRING MEETING

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 464 words
  39. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    At a meeting of the City Council, held uuder the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman Kidd), at the town Hall to-night, it was resolved, on the motion of Alderman J. M. Hyde,—"That this council ...

    Article : 169 words
  40. NAUTILUS SWIMMING CLUB.

    At the annual meeting of the above club the following officials were elected for the current year:- Patron, Hon. J. H. Carruthers, M.L.A.; president, Mr. P. Moore; vice-presidents, Drs. Lamrock, ...

    Article : 184 words
  41. UNITED CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.

    A preparatory meeting in connection with the United Christian Convention, which commences to-day, was held in the Centenary Hall, York-street, last night. The Rev. Dr. Porter presided over the ...

    Article : 127 words
  42. CRICKET.

    A special meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held last night at the rooms, Elizabeth-street. Mr. R. Cooke occupied the chair. Mr. J. C. Davis moved,—"That rule 19 of the ...

    Article : 150 words
  43. THE UNION LINE.

    The Tekapo left Devonport at 5 a.m. on Sund[?] Sydney, and [?] due to-day. The Oonah arrived at Hobart at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, and sailed for Sydney last night. She will arrive here ...

    Article : 74 words
  44. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.

    The monthly meeting of the Senate was held yesterday, at the board-room of the Public Library. There were present—The Chancellor (the Hon. Dr. MacLaurin), Mr. H.C.L. Anderson, Professors ...

    Article : 549 words
  45. BOWLING MATCH.

    An interesting two-rink bowling match between the Lowlands and Waratah Bowling clubs was played on the latter's green on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the Lowlands Club by ...

    Article : 76 words
  46. HUDDART, PARKER, AND CO.'S LINE

    The Elingamite is in dock at Mort's undergoing her half-yearly overhaul. She sails hence for New Zealand on Thursday next. The Westralia is at Dunedin, and leaves that port, ...

    Article : 178 words
  47. ROCKDALE CLUB.

    On Saturday afternoon, at C. LincKe's Brighton Baths, Lady Robinson's Beach, the Rockdale Swimming Club opened the season by bringing off a 50 yards handicap. The officials were:—Judge, ...

    Article : 214 words
  48. CIVIL AMBULANCE AND TRANSPORT BRIGADE.

    Mr. James Scott, M.A., the hon. secretary of the Civil Ambulance and Transport Brigade, reports that the examination of the auxillary class of the Ladies' E Company, conducted by the medical committee at ...

    Article : 100 words
  49. SECOND GRADE MATCHES.

    The above match was played at Manly on Saturday University scored 184 (Gregson 109, Stephens 26); Manly four for 89 (Whiddon 37 not out and Harden 29). S. Ridge took four wickets and Fraser ...

    Article : 173 words
  50. A DROWNING FATALITY.

    The City Coroner, Mr. G. C. Martin, J.P., conducted an inquest at the Clarendon Hotel this morning on the body of a man named Thomas Rodgerson, a sailmaker, recently employed on the barque ...

    Article : 241 words
  51. THE CURRIE LINE.

    Messrs. Archibald Currie and Co. are in receipt of [?] lowing notices:—Clitus arrived at Singapore on [?] instant, and is loading on the berth there for Australian ports. Darins left Colombo on the 5th instant for ...

    Article : 48 words
  52. PROTESTANTISM AND THE REFORMATION.

    A meeting of the members of the Church of England in the parish of Kiama has been held here in consequence of what had taken place at the recent synod on the subject of Protestantism and the ...

    Article : 328 words
  53. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE CLUB.

    The second annual meeting of the above club was held in the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, on Friday evening last. Mr. Canty presided, and there was a large attendance of members. The annual report, ...

    Article : 393 words
  54. THE SHIRE LINE.

    Messrs. Dalgety and Co. are expecting the [?] this line, at Sydney on Friday next. Captain Olsen, who has command of the steamer, in a report from Melbourne, says of the voyage:—Left London on August 14, and had ...

    Article : 82 words
  55. OTHER MATCHES.

    The following matches were played on Saturday:- Glammis, 178; Essington, 75 and 54. Verona, 143; Singer and Co., l39. Standard, 243; Henry Bull and Co., 83 and 37. ...

    Article : 370 words
  56. THE STAR OF ENGLAND.

    The Tyser line steamer Star of England, from London, via Melbourne only, and bound hence to New Zealand ports, is expected to leave Melbourne for Sydney to-morrow at daylight, and arrive at Moore's Wharf on ...

    Article : 24 words
  57. GASWORKS FOR PARRAMATTA.

    A meeting was held this evening at the Parramatta School of Arts for the purpose of organising opposition to the council's scheme of establishing local gasworks. Mr. Delow presided, and the ...

    Article : 118 words
  58. CHARTERS.

    The steamer Amana, now at Java, proceeds [?] Pirie to load ore, after which she comes to Sydney to load wool, &c., for the Continent in the interest of the [?] line. ...

    Article : 40 words
  59. WARWICK FARM RACE CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the events to be run at the Warwick Farm October Meeting:- Hurdle Race, 2 miles.—Messenger, 12st; Mentone, 11st 71b; Honeydew [?]., 10st 9lb; Cape Pigeon, 9st 12lb; The ...

    Article : 528 words
  60. SAILING VESSELS DUE AT SYDNEY.

    Annie Spear, barqye (MFTL), from New York—[?]. Borrowdale, ship(HMTS), fromm Fredrikstadt—98 days. Brends, ship(MKTF), from Liverpool—95 days. Dunbritton, ship(NVQJ), from Glasglow—94 days. ...

    Article : 30 words
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