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  2. PICNIC TO THE QUEENSLAND PREMIER.

    A graceful compllment Was yesterday paid by the Premier, Mr. G. H. Reid, to Mr. T. J. Byrnes, Premier of Queensland. It was in the natura of a picnic to that gentleman amidst the beautiful ...

    Article : 2,453 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A selector's hut at Warrell Creek, some 20 miles north from Trial Bay, was robbed of rations on Friday last, and it is thought that it was done by the Trial Bay escapees. The police made active search ...

    Article : 71 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Rosebery Park to-day, the first event staring at 2.35 p.m. The usual facilities will be afforded by omnibus and tram services for reaching the course. ...

    Article : 1,054 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered Outwards: August 22, [?] G.M.S., 5005 tons. Captain M. Meissel, for [?] [?] ports; Pert Stephens, s., 3554 tons. Captain Whit[?] for London, via ports; Aramac,s., 2114 tons, Captain J. E. ...

    Article : 520 words
  6. NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

    A special meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held last night at the rooms, Elizabeth-street Mr. J. M. Gibson occupied the chair There was a fair attendance of delegates. The ...

    Article : 1,063 words
  7. HAWKESBURY RACING CLUB.

    Appended are the entries for the spring meeting of the Hawkesbury Racing Club to take place on the 3rd proximo:- Stewards' Mile.—Wollogorang, Nick, Shaughrann, ...

    Article : 211 words
  8. MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT FORBES.

    The officiai declaration of the municipal poll for the extraordinary vacancy took place at noon to-day, when the returning officer. Alderman Hindson, declared Mr. Charles E. Rowley duly elected, the ...

    Article : 62 words
  9. BISHOP BYRNE AT WELLINGTON.

    Yesterday the Right Rev. Dr. Byrno, B.C. Bishop of Bathurst, laid the foundation-stone of a new wing to be added to the Convent of Mercy. After High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Gell, ...

    Article : 137 words
  10. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 977 words
  11. THE CABRAMATTA AFFAIR.

    Hunter, one of the men alleged to be coucorued in shooting Constable M'Lean, appeared on remand before Mr.. Chapman, J.P., on Saturday, and was charged with shooting at the constable with intent ...

    Article : 55 words
  12. THE ARCHBISHOP AT WOLLONGONG.

    Archbishop Smith conducted a confirmation sorvice at St. Michael's Church on Saturday afternoon, there being 31 candidates. ...

    Article : 23 words
  13. NEWCASTLE SPORTING.

    Entries closed to-night for the August meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club to be held on Saturday next as follows:- Shorts Handicap; 6 furiongs.—Rock Rose, Patonga, ...

    Article : 131 words
  14. A SUDDEN DEATH.

    Early last evening Mrs. P. Pearce, a very old and much respected resident, was found dead on the floor of the sitting-room of her residence by a young man who lives on the premises. Deceased appeared ...

    Article : 79 words
  15. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was an immense attendance at the Town Hall last night, the only vacant places being in the reserved Beats, whilst everywhere else the vast chamber was overcrowded. The concert was in aid ...

    Article : 604 words
  16. THE OAKLAND AGROUND.

    The pilot at Richmond River yesterday [?] [?] Steamer Oakland, when attempting to cross inward this morning, grounded on crossing, where she still remains, A late message stated that the steamer Oakland had [?] ...

    Article : 49 words
  17. WESTERN SUBURBS MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.

    The eighth annual Christian conference held under the auspices of the Western Suburbs Ministerial Association was commenced yesterday afternoon at the Petersham Town Hall. There was a large ...

    Article : 555 words
  18. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

    An inquest was held to-day in connection with Beadmou's fire, which occurred last weak. John Hawke was committed for trial on a cbarge of arson. ...

    Article : 32 words
  19. CYCLING.

    Details in connection with the carrying out of the club's championship meeting on September 24 are being rapidly pushed ahead by the race committee. The question also of the allotment of prizes has ...

    Article : 186 words
  20. THE UNION LINE.

    The Ovalau arrived at Auckland from the South [?] Islands on Sunday last. The Hauroto leaves Auckland for Sydney, via the South Sea Islands, on Saturday next. ...

    Article : 52 words
  21. DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.

    Mrs. Macauliffe, aged 87 years, a resident of upwards of 50 years, died at Jeir on Saturday. ...

    Article : 23 words
  22. SALE OF THE CARGO OF THE C.C. FUNK.

    Messrs. Frazer and Co., Melbourne, elsewhere notify that they will [?]oll by auction, at Melbourne, on the 20th instant, the carge of Oregon lumber, laths, and pick[?] lying on the beach at the cast end of Finders Island. ...

    Article : 44 words
  23. SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.

    The body of a man named James Fishlook was found in Cordeaux River, Mount Kembla, yesterday. Bound the neck was a rope with a staue attached. Deceased was in fairly comfortable ...

    Article : 96 words
  24. THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY'S STEAM[?] JOHN WILLIAMS.

    The steamer which panned Port Macquarie yesterday morning at 11.30, flying N[?]LK, is the John William She is expected here to-day early, and will be berthed at Town's Wharf, Miller's Point. ...

    Article : 34 words
  25. TRIAL TRIP OF THE GREVHOUND.

    Messrs. Allen and Hunter's new harbour steamer Greyhound was yeaterday afternoon taken down the harbour for an engimeer's trial, which prated a great success. The run over the measured mile was completed in five minutes, ...

    Article : 161 words
  26. SUBURBAN BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Suburban Club held their five-miles road race over a course from Bankstown to Burwood on Saturday, the result being a win for one of the scratch men (J. Chambers), who enverad the distance in the ...

    Article : 250 words
  27. A NEW SCHEME OF WATER FILTRATION.

    The new filtration scheme of the Broken Hill Water Supply Company will be completed in about a fortnight. The scheme is the first of its kind in Australia, the old system of settling beds being done ...

    Article : 1,317 words
  28. THE WOOLLAHR[?]

    Messrs Cowlishaw Brothers' Sunderland-built [?] barque Woollahra, in command of Captain [?] arrived yesterday, after a smart passage. The W[?] crossed the Eur[?] bar at 12.45 p.m. on June 19, and [?] ...

    Article : 375 words
  29. LAWN TENNIS.

    A few more matches in the badge competition were played off on Saturday, though only one class (C) had a full round to play off. One postponed match in the A class was played in which Neutral ...

    Article : 676 words
  30. VICTORIA HOUSE PROVIDENT SOCIETY.

    The first annual meeting of the Victoria House Provident Society waa held at the establishment of Messrs Farmer and Co., Limited on Triday evening last Mr. Parke W. Pope presided and there was a ...

    Article : 301 words
  31. THE BOTANIC GARDENS.

    A lecture was given by Mr. J. H. Maidon, F. L. S., director of the Botanic Gardens, at the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night, entitled, " A Walk and a Chat in the Botanic Gardens." The chair was taken by ...

    Article : 499 words
  32. HOW THE PUBLICANS P[?] DOWN THEIR FLAG.

    Sir,—The liccused victuallers—and I am glad to [?] that most of them are much better than their busin[?] appear satisfied, according to their report in your colomn with the result of the elections. The main diff[?] [?] ...

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  33. QUEENSLAND SPORTING.

    Taltersall's Winter Meeting on Saturday yielded a fair profit. It is understood that the Eagle Farm trainer, E. Trew, intends leaving for Sydney this week, taking with him the racehorses Ruby d'Or, ...

    Article : 40 words
  34. BILLIARDS.

    The following supplementary tournaments (250 up) have been urranged by the above club:- FIRST-CLASS TOURNAMENT—250 up. J. Morris (receives 45) v. R. R. Jones (receives 25); R. ...

    Article : 238 words
  35. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Pony and galloway races were held at Brighton yesterday, and were well attended. Appended are the results:- Tramway Handicap (14.3), 4 furlongs 30 yards.—F. ...

    Article : 326 words
  36. NEW GUINEA ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the recently formed Diocesan Association in connection with the Anglican Mission in blew Guinea was hold in the Cnspter-house yesterday afternoon. Mr. E. R. Deas Thomson occupied ...

    Article : 239 words
  37. WHAT IS AUSTRALIA DOING?

    Sir,—Bismarck says that Germany can "look on serenely " while Engand is " scrunched " in the Last between France and Russia Can Australia be equally indifferent? ...

    Article : 627 words
  38. KALGOORLIE RACES.

    The second day's racing brought together a great crowd, the day being proclaimed a public holiday. The weather was fine mid warm The results were:- Second Hurdle Race, 1½ mile.—Mr. Goodman's Snapshot, ...

    Article : 374 words
  39. LEICHHARDT ALIGNMENT QUESTION.

    The Liechhardt council meeting last evening was of an animated character in consequence of a question that has arisen icspccting the alignment of Flood-street and the developments that have arisen ...

    Article : 481 words
  40. KERRIBEE CLUB.

    The following were the results of play in connection with this club's ladies' and gentlemen's double handicaps played on Saturday for trophies presented by Dr. Ashwell and the club respectively:— ...

    Article : 184 words
  41. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

    Last evening at the Congregational Church, Waverley, a farawell meeting was held in connection with the visit of Dr. Sewell M'Farlane, who came from China as the representative of the London ...

    Article : 178 words
  42. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Subjoined are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Kensington on Thursday next:- Trial Welter, 4½ furlongs.—J.T., 10st 5lb Blossom, 10st 2lb, Centurion, 9st 13lb, Little Gladys, 9st 7lb; ...

    Article : 341 words
  43. GOLF.

    On Saturday a team from the Strathfield Golf Club paid a visit to Bondi, and [?]ed conclusions with a team from the R.S.G. Club[?]lected by Mr. Dobbin. The visitors were naturally much handicapped by ...

    Article : 131 words
  44. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The following is the list of entries for the August meeting of the above club:- Granville Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Willie, Mar[?] Redlight, Bismark, Cooramin, Monogram, Tamaru[?] Gi[?] ...

    Article : 141 words
  45. Advertising

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    Advertising : 126 words
  46. A NEW PIGEON TRAP.

    Mr. G. B. Lloyd, whose starting machine is in successful use on several country racecourses, has desiened a new pigeon trap, which was subjected to a satisfactory test during the week. The trap eatirely ...

    Article : 79 words
  47. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following ara the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Canterbury Park to-morrow:- River Handicap (14.2), 5 furlongs.—Saxon Girl, [?] 3lb; [?] M[?] [?] Lady ...

    Article : 289 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 21 words
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