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  2. NEWCASTLE.

    Eight coal-laden vessels of large capacity sailed yesterday and to-day with cargoes totalling no less a quantity than 21,688 tons. The ship Pars of Balmaha left yesterday for Sourabaya with 2340 tons, and the ...

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  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Entries for the minor events to be run at the A.J.C. Spring Meeting close to-day at 4 p.m. with the secretary, Mr. T. S. Clibborn. There are 21 events requiring attention, and among them are ...

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  4. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered Outwards: August 20, Els[?] mang, s., 1055 tons, Captain C. C. Mackenzie, for Rockhampton, via ports: Hawke's Bay, s., 4583 tons, Captain J. [?]. Felgate, for Auckland: Waihora, s., 2003 tons, ...

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  5. LAWN TENNIS.

    The annual lawn tennis tournament and intercolonical contest, New South Wales versus Queensland, was commenced on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. The weather was fine and the courts were ...

    Article : 247 words
  6. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The annual fixture between the four headquarters companies of the 1st Regiment took place on Saturday afternoon, at the Randwick rifle range, and a most exciting finish resulted between A and B ...

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  7. ASSESSMENT OF COAL PROPERTIES.

    At the last meeting of the Carrington Municipal Council one of the aldermen asked a series of £uestious respecting the returns of the output of coal from the two local collieries as supplied to the ...

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  8. TATTERSALL'S CLUB (BRISBANE.)

    The local Tattersall's Club held its Winter Meeting on Saturday in good weather. There was a moderate attendance, and the fields were fairly large. The sum of £2330 passed through the ...

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  9. A.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

    The A. R. C. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting was concluded in the Victoria Park yesterday afternoon. The weather was perfect, and the attendance satisfactory. The fields were large, and the racing, on ...

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  10. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The course proper at Randwick was opened for the use of trainers on Saturday morning, which was cold and frosty when the work commenced. Vivian led off by beating Capador over six furlongs in 1 minute ...

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  11. BOWLS.

    This match, played on the Ashfield green on Saturday, proved most interesting, the result being a tie, each side scoring 72 points. The following are the rinks and scores:— ...

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  12. THE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.

    There were not many runners at Kensington Recreation Grounds training on Saturday afternoon, but an event of much interest was the wonderful running of H. W. Biggs, who suddenly jumped into fame by ...

    Article : 279 words
  13. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Australia. hence, left Albany homeward at noon yesterday. The French mail steamer Australien, from Marseilles 14th instant, left Suez on the 20th instant at 1am. ...

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  14. BAD STATE OF THE BELLINGER BAR.

    Our Be[?]nnger correspondent reports:—The Bellinger bar is reported sho[?]led up, only 5ft. of water being in the old channel and 6ft. 6in. in the north channel. The steamer Rosedale is reported to have abandoned the intention of ...

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  15. JUBILEE GOLD-MINING COMPANY.

    The first general meeting of shareholders in the recently formed Jubilee Gold-mining Company (North Copeland), Limited, was held at the offices of the company, No. 43 King-street, Newcastle, ...

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  16. THE GERA.

    The German mail steamer Gera, in command of Captain W. Meissen, arrived at the Quay on Saturday. She left Bremen June 29, Antwerp next day, called at Southampton July 4, Genoa, Naples, and usual ports, leaving Colombo ...

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  17. PETERSHAM v. ROSEHILL.

    A team of bowlors from Rosehill visited the Petersham green on Saturday, and after a good game defeated the local men by 10 points. The following are the rinks and scores:— ...

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  18. SEDGEFIELD RACES.

    Races were held at Sedgefield on Thursday, the events resulting as follows:- Flying Handicap.—Bow Bells. Hack Race.—Spottiswood. ...

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  19. THE BEIRA.

    Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co. on Saturday morning received cable advices that the Beira, of the British and Colonial line, left the Cape for Port Pirie on the 18th instant, and is due there on September 9 or 10. She will load ...

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  20. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following are the weights for the pony and gailoway races to be held at Brighton to-day:- Tramway Handicap (14.3), 4 furlongs 30 yards.—Laurette, 8st 2lb; Ivis, 7st 12lb; Discombe, 7st 10lb; Graphic, ...

    Article : 234 words
  21. THE CHANGSHA.

    The China Navigation Company's steamer Changsha with a cargo of new season's teas, arrived on Saturday, and berthed at the company's wharf, Miller's Point. Captain T. Moore, who is in command, reports leaving Hongkong ...

    Article : 193 words
  22. CYCLING.

    Yesterday afternoon a cyclists' Church parade in connection with the Cyclists' Union was held at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms. There was a very fair attendance. The Hon. J. S. Larke, ...

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  23. VICTORIA PARK v. ST. LEONARDS.

    A four-rinked team from St. Leonards vicited Victoria Park green on Saturday, and suffered defeat at the hands of the local players. From the outset the home team led the way, but the visitors gradually ...

    Article : 194 words
  24. THE CITY FINANCES.

    The financial statement of the City Council for the half-year ended July 30, which will be submitted to the next meeting of the council, discloses an unsatisfactory state of the city finances. The receipts for ...

    Article : 155 words
  25. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Appended are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Rosebery Park to-morrow:- Fourteen-three Handicap, 4 furlongs.—Thyress, 9st 10lb; Federation, 9st 4lb; Trifle, 9st 3lb; Masher, 8st 10lb; ...

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  26. A RECORD IN DISCHARGING LUMBER.

    Captain Simmonsen, of the four-masted American barquentine Chebalis, reports of the record done in discharging his vessel at this port, the work beign accomplished in the short space of 94 working hours. The ...

    Article : 83 words
  27. MOOREFIELD RACE CLUB.

    The Moorefiled Race Club was on Saturday favoured with exceptionally fine weather for the August meeting. The attendance was considerably above the average, and large fields were the order of ...

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  28. RANDWICK v. GLEBE.

    Four rinks from the Globe Club visited Randwick green on Saturday afternoon, and after a pleasant game the home players won by 16. At half-time the visitors led by 5, but at "three-quarters" time ...

    Article : 188 words
  29. THE NEW STEAMER MAPOURIKA.

    The Union Company's Mapourika, recently launched for their New Zealand coastal trade, is 220ft. long, 33ft. broad, and has a depth of 16ft. 6in. She has a straight ste[?] and an clliptical stern, a promenade deck, and topgallant ...

    Article : 179 words
  30. SPORTS AT GRANVILLE.

    On Saturday afternoon the Granville Bicycle Club held a day's sport on the new track in the Granville Park. There was a large attendance, and some exciting contests took place. Following are the ...

    Article : 181 words
  31. COLLIERY OPERATIONS.

    Owing to the unprecedented activity in the foreign coal trade the whole of the collieries of the Northern district have been kept in continuous operation during the fortnight ended yesterday. The harbour ...

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  32. HUNTING.

    The Sydney Hunt Club hounds met at Windsor on Saturday last, where a drag was laid by Mr. Hurry Morant from M'Grath's Hill to Pitt Town over some delightful country. The run was ...

    Article : 398 words
  33. THE COMMAND OF THE SEA.

    Sir,—"J. H.'s" letter in your issue of to-day on the subject of the contribution of these colonies towards the maintenance of the Imperial Navy contains, I venture to slate the flimsfest excuses—they ...

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  34. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

    Some changes are noted in the homeward sailing dates of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers. The alterations are partly attributable to the fact that the Tongariro is again in commission. The Rimutake sails [?] ...

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  35. THE MILE RECORD.

    Ou July 1 in a training spin M'Duttco is reported to have covered the flying mile in 1 minute 34 2·5 seconds, beating Platt-Betts's world's record of 1 minute 35 seconds by 3-5ths of a second. Whether ...

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  36. WAVERLEY CLUB.

    The general committee of the Waverley Bowling Club have made the appointment of the following sub-committees for the present season, viz.:—House steward, Mr. R. G. Watkins (president); ground ...

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  37. MEETING OF THE PRESBYTERY.

    The adjourned meeting of the Presbytery of the Hunter was held on Friday last for the purpose of making final arrangements in connection with the induction of the Rev. Mr. Davidson, who was ...

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  38. THE 24 HOURS' RECORD.

    Cordang's future engagements are not definitely settled, but it is very probable that before the season is over he will make an attempt to beat his own 24 hours' record. The record now stands at 615 miles. ...

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  39. WAVERLEY v. NEWTOWN.

    The Waverley and Newtown clubs met in a friendly match on the Waverley green on Saturday afternoon, the game consisting of 21 heads. The play was interesting throughout, and resulted in a ...

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  40. A GREAT MEAT STEAMER.

    The steamer Devon, which on Saturday arrived here from London to Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co's agency, [?]one of the largest frozen meat carriers in the Australia trade, her capacity being equal to the conveyance of 100,000 ...

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  41. VICTORIA THEATRE.

    Miss Maggie Moore and Mr. H. R. Roberts, supported by a good company, opened a short season at the Victoria Theatre last night by the production of the musical Irish comedy, "Mrs. Quinn's Twins." ...

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  42. MICHAEL.

    The Michael v. Linton match over a course of 25 miles, paced, was down for decision on July 9 at Manhattan Beach, America. It will thus be seen that Michael has now thoroughly commenced his ...

    Article : 102 words
  43. PLATT-BETTS.

    It is very pleasing to note that a suggestion has been made by several influential cyclists to raise a testimonial for Platt-Betts, the popular English rider. Considering that Betts's recent Australian tour ...

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  44. LIABILITY OF SHIPMASTERS.

    On the last trip to New Zealand of the steamer [?] of Portland from London she called at Hobart, where one of the crew missed his passage. On arrival in New Zealand the captain applied to the Customs to have the man struck ...

    Article : 289 words
  45. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

    The third annual tournament under the auspices of the Hunter District Lawn Tennis Association was opened on the North Shore courts at Stockton yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of ...

    Article : 778 words
  46. LACROSSE.

    On Saturday the Glebe Club was to have played Waverloy in the Lassetter Cup competition at Conten[?]al Park. Waverley wishing to play three of the Victoriana—Messrs. C. Murray, E. T. Doney, ...

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  47. WORLD'S AMATEUR RECORDS AT SOUTH AFRICA.

    The latest South African record-breaker is J. Rose. This rider recently succeeded in bealing all world's amatour records from 10 miles to the hour. He covered 10 miles in 20 minutes 23-5 seconds, ...

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  48. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    The August meeting of the V.R.C. was hek[?]at Flemington yesterday in delightful weather and in the presence of a large attendance. The visitors included the Acting Governor and Lady Madden, the ...

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  49. COURSING.

    The August Stakes in connection with the programme of the Candelo Coursing Club was run off at Kameruk[?] to-day in the open. The day was fine and the attendance was moderate. Mr. G. ...

    Article : 167 words
  50. THE NATIONAL CYCLISTS' UNION.

    Whatever may have been said of the National Cyclists' Union and its relations to cyclists there can be no denying the great strides of progress which it has made since 1890. Composed as it is of the ...

    Article : 406 words
  51. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The R.M.S. Orotava has come into the [?] Circular Quay. The Armand Behic has taken up a berth at the quay, and sails to-day for Nonmea at noon. ...

    Article : 56 words
  52. ATHLETICS.

    The Warringah Harriers hold their second annual sports meeting at Clifton Gardens on Saturday afternoon in delightful weather, and in the presence of between 400 and 500 interested spectators. The ...

    Article : 992 words
  53. CHARTERS.

    Ocean Ranger. barquentine, Wellington to Grey[?] thence to Melbourne and Port Esperance. Brasil, barquentine, Clarence River to New Zealand— harwood, 12 months' charter. ...

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  54. WOULD PASSENGER EXPRESS STEAMERS TO AUSTRALIA PAY!

    A late Admiralty marshal, Mr. R. G. M. Bro[?] cates an Australian line of steamers fitted up and exclusively devoted to the use of passengers. Such vessels, [?] contends, would pay because they would command a very ...

    Article : 343 words
  55. OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    Sir,—After 30 years of careful study of the socia question, " Old-age Pensions," Mr. D. A. Crichton has arrived at the opinion that there is little in "encouragement of thrift." I am informed that the ...

    Article : 198 words
  56. BASEBALL.

    At the Agricultural Ground on Saturday an exhibition game was played between teams representing the Eastern and Western districts, and the result was a win for the latter by 18 runs to 9. ...

    Article : 35 words
  57. CRICKET.

    The annual meeting of the above club was held last Tuesday. The secretary read the report for last year, which showed that the club had a very successful season. The following officers were elected:— ...

    Article : 201 words
  58. PIGEON HOMING.

    The Botany Homing Pigeon Society held its second race of the season from Marulan, seven members sending 35 birds. The winners turned up in the following order:—F. Mellors' Old 94. 1, 1177 yards ...

    Article : 67 words
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