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  2. THE SITUATION IN THE EAST.

    From files of the China papers which arrived by the Tsinan on Saturday we extract the following:- The Loongmoon arrived at Shanghai from Kiao-chau Bay on December 7 (says the North China ...

    Article : 736 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Brighton to-day, the first event starting at 2.45 p.m. In addition to the ordmaiy railway service to Rockdala a special train will leave Redfern station at 1.55 ...

    Article : 906 words
  4. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The last shooting of the quarter was held on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range, when there was a large attendance, the ranges being 500 and 600 yards. A really good score, and the ...

    Article : 135 words
  5. RANDWICK v. WAVERLEY.

    Randwick and Waverley met in the Pennant Competition on the latier's green on Saturday. Scores:- No. 1.—Waverley: H. King, T. Marshall, A. A. ...

    Article : 168 words
  6. SYDNEY CANOE SQUADRON.

    This club had a general handicap fixture over the triangular course, for which the following boats entered:—Viking, W. M. West; Robin, W. M'Naughton; Ernie, C. Messenger; Palums, T. J. ...

    Article : 126 words
  7. 1st REGIMENT RIFLE CLUB.

    The first shooting of the new quarter was well attended on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range. The best scores off the rifle were as follows, although some of the champion shots fared ...

    Article : 69 words
  8. WAVERLEY CLUB.

    Last week several matches in the Waverley Club's pair handicap were played. Several of the members showed considerable improvement in their play, which has resulted in a number of unexpected ...

    Article : 107 words
  9. SECOND REGIMENT RIFLE CLUB.

    There was a large number present at the initial monthly prize shooting on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range. The ranges were 500 and 600 yards. The highest scorers, without handicaps, were ...

    Article : 65 words
  10. ROWING.

    Balmain Rowing Club regatta has been put back a week so as to avoid clashing with a great swimming fixture, and will be held on March 12. Mr. C. Chapman, the New Zealand amateur ...

    Article : 666 words
  11. YACHTING.

    A race for yachts under rating allowances was sailed on Saturday, the prizes for which were—first, 10 guineas, presented by the vice-commodore (Mr. A. A. Griffiths); the second and third being ...

    Article : 835 words
  12. NATIONAL GUARD RIFLE CLUB.

    The first prize shooting of the new quarter was held on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range, the ranges being 500 and 600 yards. The highest, including handicaps, were as follows: ...

    Article : 81 words
  13. CORAKI JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Coraki Jockey Club's races were run to-day. The course owing to the previous wet weather was only in fair condition. The day was moderately fine and the attendance about 1200. In the last ...

    Article : 145 words
  14. ATHLETIC TEAM FOR ENGLAND.

    If the proposal of the New South Wales Amateur Athletic Association to send an Australasian team of athletes to England to try conclusions with the athletes of the old country depends upon the ...

    Article : 984 words
  15. WESTERN SUBURBS RIFLE CLUB.

    The second prize shooting of this club's quarter took place at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, and was well patronised, the ranges being 500 and 600 yards. The highest scorers, not including handicaps, ...

    Article : 81 words
  16. NAVAL BRIGADE RIFLE CLUB.

    The new quarter was commenced on Saturday afternoon, with the first monthly prize shooting, at 500 and 600 yards, but disappointing scores were made by the great many out. The two highest scorers ...

    Article : 53 words
  17. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the events to be run at Lillie Bridge to-night:- 14.1 Handicap, 4 furlongs.—Sweetheart II., 9st, Lady Lovel, 8st 13lb; Caloola, 8st 9lb; Recovery, 8st 9lb; The ...

    Article : 198 words
  18. CORPS OF ENGINEERS' RIFLE CLUB.

    There was a large muster at the first monthly prize shooting of the new year on Saturday afternoon at Randwick. The ranges were 500 and 600 yards, and the best scores registered without handicaps were ...

    Article : 118 words
  19. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outwards: January 8, Airlie, [?] 2337 tons, Captain W. Ellis, for Hongkong, via ports; Scottish Hero, [?]., 2202 tons, Captain W. Singer, for Fremantle; Centurion, ship, 1701 tons, Captain A. For[?]th, ...

    Article : 373 words
  20. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The weights for the pony and galloway races to be run at Rosebery Park to-morrow are as follows:- Fifteen Hands Handicap, about 4[?] furlongs. — Benedict, 9st 9lb; Jasper, 9st 5lb; Luther, 8st 13lb; Shopby, 8st ...

    Article : 229 words
  21. ITALY AND HER FINANCIAL BURDENS.

    Notwithstanding the rosy colour imparted by Signor Luzzatti, the Minister of the Treasury, to the financial statement (says the Rome correspondent of the "Pall Mall Gazette"), the majority of people ...

    Article : 481 words
  22. BROKEN HILL LICENSED VICTUALLERS' RACING CLUB.

    The following nominations have been received for the Silver City Cup to be run at the March meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Racing blub:—Vakeel, Viking, Supposition, Recoup, Fair Saxon, Damper, Bide-a-wee, Black ...

    Article : 107 words
  23. SWIMMING.

    Farmer's Bondi baths was the scene of an interesting display of sport on Saturday, the occasion being the fifth annual carnival in connection with the Bondi Club. The attendance was large. During ...

    Article : 885 words
  24. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    The Canterbury Park January meeting was hold on Saturday in fine but seasonably hot weather, and attracted a large attendance. The track was in good order, and the programme was run through ...

    Article : 1,291 words
  25. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Britannia passed Cape Borda last night and [?] reach the Semaphore early this morning. The German maid steamer Bremen left the Semaph[?] for Bremen at 1.15 p.m. on Saturaday. ...

    Article : 83 words
  26. CYCLING.

    Mr. Webster, secretary Agricultural Ground, has granted union members the privilege of training on the track during this week in preparation for the racing there on Sanday next, on producion of ...

    Article : 88 words
  27. ARRIVAL OF THE TSINAN.

    The China Navigation Company's steamer Tsinan, from Hongkong, arrived on Saturday, and berthed at the company's wharf, Miller's Point. She left Hongkong on December l8, and had a strong N. E. monsoon with heavy ...

    Article : 162 words
  28. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

    The fixture for Saturday next is a race open to all yachts of the squadron over an outside course. ...

    Article : 29 words
  29. SAILING.

    The blue ribbon event of this club was sailed on Saturday afternoon last, and after a splendid contest throughout was won by Mr. B. Lloyd's Ena, with Mr. Boesen's Wauda second, and Euchre third. ...

    Article : 779 words
  30. UNION RACE MEETING.

    A splendid entry was received for the various events to be contested at the union's race meeting which takes place next Saturday at the Agricultural Ground, and the meeting promises to be a ...

    Article : 93 words
  31. THE PORT MELBOURNE.

    The steamer Port Melbourne yesterday left for Newcastle to load wool, &c., for the Continent. She has the following cargo already on board:—2296 bales wool, 2 bales hair, 289 cases honey, 36 bales leather, 15 bales fibre, 360 buffals ...

    Article : 64 words
  32. SYDNEY BICYCLE CLUB.

    A committee meeting of the Sydney Bicycle Club was held at the clubrooms on Thursday last, Mr. W. R. George presiding. Messrs. H. Jordan and F. C. Bayliss were clected members of the club. A ...

    Article : 131 words
  33. THE PONDO.

    Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co. have another of the British and Colonial line steamers to hand to load wool, the ship in this instance being the Pondo. The Pond[?] makes the seventh steamer this season loaded by the firm ...

    Article : 84 words
  34. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The Mayor (Alderman Wiggins) presided over the last meeting of the Botany Council. There were also present— Aldermen Stephen, Daniels, Ramsay, Neilson, Hambly, Woodlands. Upon the presentation of the works ...

    Article : 288 words
  35. BOWLS.

    This match was played on Victoria Park. Following are the scores:— No. 1 Rink.—Victoria Park: See, Fallick, M'Causland, Lane, 27. Glebe: Hogue, Fogden, Mackinlay, Taft, 12. ...

    Article : 110 words
  36. DOCKINGS.

    The American schooner King Cyrus is to be floated [?] of Mort's Dock to-day. The steamer Elamang is to be floated into Jubilee Dock to-day. ...

    Article : 68 words
  37. THE GULF OF MEXICO.

    Under the flag of the Greenock Steamship Company the Gulf of Mexico yesterday made Cowper Wharf from Liverpool. Captain Parslow is now in charge of this vessel, having as complement—chief officer, J. A. Drewn; ...

    Article : 270 words
  38. BALMAIN BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Balmain Bicycle Club held a test race on Saturday last at the Agricultural Ground over a distance of three miles for the purpose of selecting thr[?] representatives to represent the club in the inte[?] ...

    Article : 206 words
  39. NEWTOWN v. ST. LEONARDS.

    This match was played on the Newtown green. The following are the scores:- No. 1 Rink.—Newtown: Nickless, Dolman, M'Leed, Bradbury, 31. St. Leonards: Wilkie, Clarke, Moore, ...

    Article : 110 words
  40. DARLINGTON.

    At the monthly meeting (held on January 6) of the Darlington Council, the report of the Royal Commission inquiries into the management of the Water and Sewerage Board was the subject of a resolution, moved by Alderman ...

    Article : 128 words
  41. THE CULGOA.

    This well-appointed Land line steamer, with general cargo from London and Capetown, arrived on Suturday at the Central Wharf. Captain Fyson Blower is still in charge, having with him Mr. Horne as chief, Mr. Owen ...

    Article : 217 words
  42. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Redfern Bicycle Club held a test race on Saturday at the Agricultural Ground, the object being to select their three representatives for the interclub team race at the Cyclist Union's carnival. ...

    Article : 133 words
  43. PETERSHAM v. ROSEHILL.

    This match was played on the Petersham green. The following were the rinks and scores:- No. 1 Rink.—Rosehill: Creagh, Henderson, Coates, Finlayson, 11. Petersham: Dr. Purser, Miller, Steel, Dr. ...

    Article : 95 words
  44. ENFIELD.

    At the last meeting of this council the following attended: —The Mayor (Alderman T. Hodson, J. P.). and Aldermen Weil, Hitchell, Lipscomb, Matthews, Pileher, Eaton, Addis, and Light. Mr. Hales wrote applying for permission to ...

    Article : 183 words
  45. DID BALAAM'S ASS SPEAK?

    One by one the cherished beliefs of childhood are disappearing, remarks the London "Telegraph" radly, and proceeds to set forth that the story of Daniel in the Don of Lions has been relegated by ...

    Article : 272 words
  46. CYCLING IN MELBOURNE.

    The summer meeting of the League of Wheelmen commenced at the Exhibition yesterday and attracted a fair attendance. The principal event in the afternoon's programme was the Brassard match, ...

    Article : 265 words
  47. STRATHFIELD v. REDFERN.

    Played on Strathfield green. The rinks and scores were as follows:- No. 1 Rink.—Redfern: Swift. Hall, Medcalf, Hannigan, 40. Strathfield: Cowdey, Nott, Myles, Delbridge, 15. ...

    Article : 96 words
  48. CHARTERS.

    Austria, barque, Newcastle to Manila, coal. Cambusdoon, barque, Newcastle to manila, coal. Fiado, s., Sydney to New Guinea and back. Severin, barquentine, Newcastle to Timaru, coal. ...

    Article : 57 words
  49. ERSKINEVILLE.

    The Erskineville Council has received a letter from the Postal Department slating that a letter receiver will be erected at the junction of Albert and George streets. The council expressed its approval of the proposal. The ...

    Article : 155 words
  50. THE MORAYSHIRE.

    The Elderslie line ranks amongst the favourably known merchant services trading to Australasia, and of the number of ships under the company's flag, the Morayshire has an excellent reputation. The steamer berthed at ...

    Article : 295 words
  51. ASHFIELD v. ANNANDALE.

    Played on Ashfield green. The rinks and scores were as follows:- No. 1 Rink.—Ashfield: Armytage, Dupain, Groth, Hankin, 21. Annandale: Harkins, Dr. M'llroy, ...

    Article : 96 words
  52. SYDNEY FLYING SQUADRON.

    One of this club's handicap events was decided on Saturday, when Vigilant secured the first prize of £5; Esmeralda second, £2; and Wonga third, £1. Vigilant and Wonga also secured £1 each for ...

    Article : 417 words
  53. MENTONE RACES.

    A race meeting was held at Mentone on Saturday afternoon in pleasant weather. The meeting was fairly well attended. In the Hurdle Race La Reine, ridden by J. Laverty, fell over the first hurdle, ...

    Article : 664 words
  54. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 127 words
  55. PATENTS.

    Mr. Arthur Griffith (M.L.A.), 41 Castlereagh-street, Sydney, has made such reciprocal arrangements with leading patent agents in all parts of the world as enable him to obtain patents at rates hitherto unknown. ...

    Article : 36 words
  56. OTHER MATCHES.

    Standard v. Glammis, Standard scoring 163 for nine wickets. R. Lee and Co. v. Singer: Leo and Co., 33; Surge and Co., 99. ...

    Article : 538 words
  57. BALMAIN v. CITY.

    Played on the City Green. The following were the rinks and scores:- No. 1. Rink.—Balmain: Brodie, Dr. Davidson, Wilson, Reeder, 23. City: Goddard, Wheeler, Muir, Coker, 24. ...

    Article : 94 words
  58. Advertising

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    Advertising : 41 words
  59. CRICKET.

    After an interval of three weeks the fifth round of the first grade and the seventh round of the second grade contests were commenced on Saturday. Paddington, which has a good lead, was the most ...

    Article : 1,806 words
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