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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The tugboat Fearless, having towed the schooner Lochlee from Sydney to Wollongong, and let her go at the entrance of the harbour about 11 o'clock, was turning round to return to Sydney, when she ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    The farewell week upon which the Royal Comic Opera Company now enters at Her Majesty's Theatre will be divided between performances of "La Poupes" and "The Gond[?]liers." This evening ...

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  4. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: October 14. Or[?] R.M.S., 5857 tons, Captain L. Hay, for London, via Melbourne; Raka[?] s., 22[?]6 tons, Captain J. H. Co[?]bar[?], for Singapore and Calcutta, via Newcastle; New Guines, ...

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  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday in connection with the Warwick Farm October meeting to be held to-day:—Farm Stakes, Tio, Thulite, and Magnet. ...

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  6. NORTH SYDNEY SAILING CLUB.

    The handicaps in this club's fixture to-day for boats over 14ft. on the lightship and Shark Island course, are—Guin[?]vere, Bronzewing, and Sea Foam, scratch, work or lead; Miranda, 1 minute or 2 ...

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  7. SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    This club has received a good response to the invitation for entries in the two races to be sailed this afternoon, one being for 10-footers over the Shark Island course and the other for 8-footers over the ...

    Article : 194 words
  8. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    The Warwick Farm October meeting, which takes place to-day, promises to provide a pleasant outing for racegoers, and an interesting programme has been framed for the occasion. The tracks and ...

    Article : 801 words
  9. MUSWELLBROOK FLOWER SHOW.

    An amateur flower show promoted by Dr. Grigson was held in the School of Arts yesterday, and was a great success. Four hundred entries were received, and the magnificent display of bloom was ...

    Article : 135 words
  10. THEATRE ROYAL.

    At the Theatre Royal Mr. Bla[?]d Holt will close his long season with six final performances of "Sporting Life." It is with this drama that the actor-manager intends to open his Melbourne season, ...

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  11. PASSAGES ENGAGED BY THE R.M.S. CUZCO.

    The following passages have been engaged by the R.M.S. Cuzeo, sailing in the Orient line at noon to-day, in [?] mand of Captain A. T. Pritchard, [?].N.[?]:- For London: Mr. W. W. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Be[?] ...

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  12. PORT JACKSON DINGY CLUB.

    This club sails its second event this afternoon in the form of a 14ft. handicap over the Shark Island course, for which a steamer has been engaged to follow. The handicaps allotted for either a lead or ...

    Article : 84 words
  13. CRICKET.

    The first round of the first-grade and the second round of the second-grade matches will be continued this afternoon. When play closed last Saturday the conteste stood as follows: ...

    Article : 165 words
  14. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Cocos will be ridden in the Caulfield Cup by R. Lewis. At Caulfield this morning Wait-a-bit picked up Malto for the last seven furlongs of nine furlongs, ...

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  15. PROPOSED PARRAMATTA COUNTY COUNCIL.

    At the last meeting of the Cabramatta and Canley Vale Council the question of the establishment of a county council to embrace Parramatta and the surrounding districts was discussed on the receipt of a ...

    Article : 85 words
  16. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Miss Ada Reeve will make her farewell appearances at the Tivoli Theatre this afternoon and evening, as she leaves Sydney by to-morrow's express so as to join the Cuzco in Melbourne. At the same ...

    Article : 528 words
  17. SYDNEY CANOE CLUB.

    Some good racing amongst the canoes is anticipated this afternoon, when classes A and B will meet in a handicap event for two cash pnzes. In this race handicaps have been arranged for either a light ...

    Article : 95 words
  18. STRIKE OF SHEARERS.

    A strike of shearers occurred at Goonoo station when the roll was called, the terms of engagement being 17s 6d per 100. The men struck for the rate to be increased to the f[?]rmer amount, viz., £1. ...

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  19. THE R.M.S. ORUBA.

    The Oruba entered the Heads early yesterday, and brought up in the stream. A report of her voyage appeared upon her arrival at Melbourne. ...

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  20. NEW 22-FOOTER.

    To-morrow morning the new 22-footer just completed by S. Williams for Mr. O. Taylor will be launched. The lines of this craft seem to have created a very favourable impression amongst sailing ...

    Article : 114 words
  21. THE PRINZ REGENT LUITPOLD.

    The "Luitpold," as she is now spoken of on board and ashore, and one of the handsomest vessels of the Bremen Company, is at the Nor[?]tscher Lloyd wharf. She came direct up to the quay, where her passengers landed during ...

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  22. LAWN TENNIS.

    A successful ladies' double handicap tournament under the American system, for prizes presented by Messrs. Hector Kidd (vice-president) and W. P. Derry, was held by the K[?]bree Club on ...

    Article : 465 words
  23. THE VILLE DE LA CIOTAT.

    The M. M. Company liner Ville de la [?] which leaves here to-day for No[?], is at the quay after a quick r[?]n from Ma[?]les. She came in yesterday morning in command of Captain L. Fi[?], who supplies the following ...

    Article : 169 words
  24. YACHTING.

    The monthly meeting of members of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was held at the clubrooms, Hotel Australia, on Thursday evening. The vice-commodore (Mr. A. A Griffiths) presided, th[?]re being also ...

    Article : 204 words
  25. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    The V.A.T.C. Spring Meeting will be brought to a close at Caulfield to-day, and the bill of fare set down for discussion can hardly fail to bring about high-class sport. The programme opens with the ...

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  26. SUICIDE OF A WOMAN.

    This afternoon the body of a woman was found [?]oating on the waters of the lagoon, close to the brick yards. The body was found to be that of an unfortunate woman named Mrs. Foster, who ...

    Article : 154 words
  27. THE A.U.S.N. LINE.

    The Arawatta is due from Queensland ports to-morrow, and sails hence to Melbourne Tuesday next. The Katoomaba is expected from Brisbane to-morrow, and leaves here Monday next for Brisbane and ports to ...

    Article : 135 words
  28. DAPTO RACES.

    Appended are the weights for the approaching local race meeting:- Opening Handicap, 6 furlongs.—The Barber, 10st; Rattlewings, 9st 71b: Lillian, 9st: Re[?]less, 9st; lady ...

    Article : 303 words
  29. SWIMMING.

    The Bondi Swimming Club will open the present season at Farmer's Bondi Baths to-day with a members' handicap, distance 66 yards, for which the following handicaps have been declared:—M. Gordon, ...

    Article : 156 words
  30. THE E. AND A. COMPANY.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. are advised that the Me[?]ir, en route from Japan, sailed from Hongkong for Sydney, via Tim[?]r, Port Darwin, and Queensland on the 13th instant. ...

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  31. A LOCOMOTIVE DISABLED.

    An accident was narrowly averted near [?]errington platform, between Kingswood and St. Mary's. The engine of the 5.25 express from Sydney became disabled owing to the side rods becoming ...

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  32. THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Airlie sailed from Sydney for Melbourne, via Low Head, October 8, arrived at and sailed from Low Head October 10, arrived at Melbourne October 12, sailed from Melbourne for Sydney, via Port Kemb[?]a, October 1[?], sails ...

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  33. MISS PATTIE BROWNE'S SEASON.

    Miss Pattie Browne will open a short season of 12 nights under Mr. Harry Rickards's management at the Theatre Royal next Saturday, when "The Dovecote" will be produced for the first time in ...

    Article : 230 words
  34. NEWCASTLE.

    The quantity of wool received at Newcastle for direct shipment to London during the week ended to-day was 4128 bales, making a total of 22,027 bales received since the commencement of the present ...

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  35. THE SHEARING SEASON.

    Shearing has commenced throughout the district. Kinross has 42 shearers, Round Hill 32, and Buck[?]rgingah 20. Yarra Yarra and Annan[?]ayle start next week. Shearers are abundant, and work is ...

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  36. OTTER SWIMMING CLUB.

    A committee meeting of the above club was held on Thursday evening at the Sports Club. Seven new members were elected, which brings the membership up to 75. Mr. H. C. Holden was elected ...

    Article : 349 words
  37. THE JAPAN MAIL LINE.

    Messrs. Bu[?]s, Philp, and Co., Limited, advise the following movements of the steamers of the above line engaged in the China, Japan, and Australia trade:- The Tokio Maru, from Japan and Hongkong, arrived at ...

    Article : 171 words
  38. GOLF.

    The match for the Australian amateur golf championship arranged by the Royal Melbourne Golf Club was held at the links, Caulfield, yesterday and to-day. The weather was hot and the ground was ...

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  39. MARIBYRNONG RACES.

    A race meeting was held at Maribyrnong this afternoon, but was poorly attended. Subjoined are the details:- Maiden Plate, 5 furlongs.—Mr. S. Miller's Kulwyne, ...

    Article : 524 words
  40. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantity of coal exported to foreign and intercolonial ports during the week ended to-day totalled 49,293 tons as compared with 41,296 tons last week—an increase of 7997 tons. The ...

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  41. A DERELICT SIGHTED.

    The Earl of Dalhousie, from Newcastle to San Francisco, Captain Thoms[?]n, reports that on August 5, at 6 p.m., in lat. 42[?]8 N., long. 146°24 W., about 1000 miles off the coast of California, she passed a d[?]clict wooden ship; ...

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  42. DANTE AT THE PALACE.

    This afternoon and evening Dante will give his entertainment of conjuring and illusion at the Palace Theatre. In addition to the magical feats of such set scenes as that in which Mephist[?]p[?]s sets fire to ...

    Article : 114 words
  43. BRITISH WRECKS IN AUGUST.

    The number and tonnage of British vessels respec[?] whose loss reports were received at the Board of Trade during the month of August, 1898, and the number of lives lost are as follows: Sailing vessels[?] 33; lives lost, [?]6; ...

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  44. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    The fortnightly meeting of the council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was held in the hall of the chamber, Scott-street, this afternoon. Mr. G. F. Earp occupied the chair, and there were ...

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  45. STRANDING OF THE ECCLE[?]ECHAN.

    The inquiry into the accident of the Ecc[?] was concluded when the last mail left. It was held at the Town Hall, Hu[?]. The short facts were that the ship left San Francisco on April 2 last with a crew of 31 hands, and ...

    Article : 390 words
  46. WARREN AND BRISTOL'S CIRCUS.

    Messrs. Warr[?] and Bristol's v[?]riety performance and circus will open a season to-night at the grounds of the Benevolent Society, opposite the Redfern railway station. An attractive programme ...

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  47. CONSPIRACY CASE AT NEWCASTLE.

    Oliver Godfrey, a photographic artist, carrying on business in Newcastle, was at the City Court to-day committed to take his trial at the December sittings of the Newcastle Court of Quarter Sessions ...

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  48. A STABBING AFFRAY.

    At the City Court to-day a seaman named Andrew Broders, 49 years of age, was charged with having assaulted one William Tait, second officer of the ship Kir[?]hill, now lying in the harbour. ...

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  49. POLYTECHNIC.

    The new local animated views at the Polytechnic, 32 King-street, are the most interesting changes made in the attractions at that popular exhibition. ...

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  50. SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND.

    Arrangements have been made by which members of the Sydney Cricket Ground may obtain the services of professional bowlers at a nominal fee; several practice nets have been provided. After 3 p.m., ...

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  51. CYCLORAMA.

    The Daphne illusions and the large tableau depicting Jerusalem at the time of the Divine tragedy have attracted a large number of sightseers during the week to the Cyclorama, George-street West. ...

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  52. THE BETTING MARKET.

    There was a fair amount of business transacted yesterday in the local betting market on the Caulfield Cup. The demand for Ma[?]inissa was so persistent that all the money available at 7 and 6 to 1 ...

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  53. ELOCUTIONARY RECITAL.

    Miss Muriel Warburton Matters, a popular young elocutionist from Adelaide, who has studied under the late Amy Rose[?]e, Mr. W. F. Clither[?], and Mr. Edward Reeve, will make her Sydney debut at the ...

    Article : 127 words
  54. CYCLING.

    Entries close on Saturday next for all events to be decided at the League's November carnival, which is to be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 12 and 19. The prize money totals £160, ...

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  55. VICTORIA THEATRE COMPANY.

    The twenty-third half-yearly report of the directors of the Victoria Theatre Company, Limited, was issued to-day, and will be presented to a meeting of shareholders to be held on Monday next. The ...

    Article : 132 words
  56. Advertising

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  57. PLEYEL CLASSICAL CONCERTS.

    Mr. F. Aengenheyster announces that the fifth and last concert of the second series organised from Pleyel House will be given at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Saturday, October 22. Signor de Beaupu[?]s, whose ...

    Article : 147 words
  58. REVIVAL OF NEWCASTLE REGATTAS.

    A large and representative meeting of citizens interested in aquatic sports was held at the Centennial Hotel to-night for the purpose of making preliminary arrangements for the revival of the ...

    Article : 203 words
  59. CYCLISTS' UNION.

    The committee of the Highland Society have this year asked the executive of the union to manage the whole of the cycling portion of the programme for the next Highland Gathering to be held on New ...

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  60. ROWING.

    The Parramatta Rowing Club has been languishing for some time, due principally to the fact that the rowing-shed is situated so far away from the town. The club has an excellent outfit. Several ...

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  61. AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

    The next concert of the Sydney Amateur Orchestral Society will be given at the Town Hall on Wednesday, October 20. Signor Hazon will then conduct the band in an excellent programme of ...

    Article : 149 words
  62. Advertising

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  63. SAILING.

    This club has another interesting fixture to-day, which will again resolve itself into two class races— one for the 22-footers and the other for the 18ft. to 20ft. class, the first and second in each class meeting ...

    Article : 143 words
  64. BOWLS.

    The eighteenth annual meeting of the New South Wales Bowling Association waa held at the Hotel Australia last evening, and there was a large attendance of members. The president, Mr. John Young, ...

    Article : 396 words
  65. Advertising

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    Advertising : 34 words
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