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  2. ARRIVAL OF THE TANAIS.

    Yesterday afternoon the Tanais in the height of the easterly gale came into port quite unlooked for in tow of Fenwick's tug Hero. The Hero has excelled herself in this instance, the tow being one of ...

    Article : 656 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Two boys named Leslie Ward and Ossie Mullane were lost in the bush last night at Dairyman's Plains, about five miles out. They left town in the afternoon to find horses. About 5 o'clock they found ...

    Article : 99 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 169 words
  5. SHOT THROUGH THE HEAD.

    One of the oldest and most experienced district carriers, named Thomas Pascoe, was found dead to-day on Mahonga Estats, near Day[?]dale, with a shot through his head. The police are investigating ...

    Article : 42 words
  6. LEAGUE OF VICTORIAN WHEELMEN.

    The League of Victorian Wheelmen has decided that no race meetings prior to the 31st January shall be registered unless applications for such be made not later than 1st September. The following dates ...

    Article : 151 words
  7. THE MOREE TO INVERELL RAILWAY.

    Railway Surveyor Bode, now in the vicinity of Inverell, has been instructed to proceed to Bingara for the purpose of traversing the route suggested by the Bingara railway committee. The suggested line ...

    Article : 83 words
  8. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Owners and trainers of racehorses are reminded that entries for the Moorefield August Meeting close with the secretary (Mr. John Jolly) at 5 p.m. today. The card wil be found in our advertising ...

    Article : 442 words
  9. ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    Professor Andrew Harper, M.A., B.D., of Ormond College, Melbourne, was the preacher at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, both morning and evening, yesterday. There was a large congregation ...

    Article : 994 words
  10. A NEW CYCLING TRICK.

    The latest sensation in Paris is an Indian juggler who calls himself Nawab of Jellabad, and he has been startling Parisians with a marvellous trick. It is nothing less than the production of a bicycle from ...

    Article : 279 words
  11. THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.

    Owing to the Public Health Act being now enforced great inconvenience is being experienced in the woolwashing industry. It is feared that in many instances great loss will be sustained through ...

    Article : 122 words
  12. PEDESTRIANISM.

    On the 12th June the above pedestrians met at Glasgow for a stake of £110 in a quarter-mile match. Downer appeared on the track with an elastic bandage above his knee, having strained a tendon in the ...

    Article : 186 words
  13. STRANDING OF A KETCH.

    The ketch Alfred Fenning, while being towed out over the Manning bar loaded for Sydney, grounded on the South Spit, and remained hard and fast. The [?]ug stuck to the ketch until dark, when it let go. ...

    Article : 83 words
  14. SEMI-FINAL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S TROPHIES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,210 words
  15. SWIMMING.

    The Half-mile Championship of Scotland was contested on the 16th June, and was between the then holder W. Russell and J. Edwards. The former won by yards in 13 minutes 49 4-5th seconds. The ...

    Article : 46 words
  16. WORLD'S RECORDS BY STOCKS.

    J. W. Stocks, perhaps the best rider at the present time in the world, accomplished a marvellous ride on the 10th of last month on the Crystal Palace Track, London. Stocks' mind has been set upon the hour ...

    Article : 887 words
  17. A SELECTOR'S TRAGIC END.

    This morning the dead body of Peter Boland, a well-known selector, was as found in a gravel pit near the tennis ground. His corpse was lying on a bag, which had evidently been spread for the purpose, ...

    Article : 155 words
  18. PUBLIC SERVICE GAZETTE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 927 words
  19. DEFEAT OF TYERS.

    The defeat of J. H. Tyers by R. Derbyshire in the 500 yards championship on the 15th instant was evidently not a fluke, for the latest English files bring information of a 220 yards scratch race in ...

    Article : 165 words
  20. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 206 words
  21. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    After the heavy downpour on Friday night and its continuation on Saturday forenoon racegoers were not a little surprised to find that the Warwick Farm management had decided on carrying out the July ...

    Article : 1,643 words
  22. THE EXPORT OF HARES.

    About 800 or 900 hares are now sent weekly from this district for export. This gives employment to a number of men and boys. Buyers state that they could take three times the quantity if available. ...

    Article : 1,305 words
  23. ATHLETICS.

    A special general meeting of the above club was held in the council-chambers Mosman, on Wednesday last, at which there was a large attendance of members. The treasurer reported that the sports ...

    Article : 133 words
  24. COURSING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  25. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPORTS.

    In consequence of the unfavourable weather on Saturday morning the Public school sports were postponed. ...

    Article : 20 words
  26. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    At Notting Hill on the 7th June the Members' £100 Challenge Cup was shot for in conjunction with a £5 sweepstakes at seven birds each with 30 yards rise. Thirteen marksmen, including Mr. ...

    Article : 145 words
  27. FOOTBALL.

    The return football match between New Zealand and Queensland took place on Saturday on the Exhibition Ground in the presence of 10,[?]00. The day was dull. The New Zealanders won the toss, and ...

    Article : 275 words
  28. BILLIARDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 words
  29. ASHFIELD RIFLE CLUB.

    The 16th annual meeting of the above was held in the Drill-hall, Ashfield, on Friday night. Captain Cro[?]ker(president) occupied the chair. The secretary's report stated that the club was in a flourishing ...

    Article : 166 words
  30. THE MINING ACCIDENT COMMISSION.

    The Mine Accidents Commission finished sitting to-day. James Hebbard, Government Inspector of Mines, stated in the course of his evidence that the mining district extended 200 miles north of Broken ...

    Article : 766 words
  31. THE INTERCOLONIAL MATCH.

    The intercolonial team to meet the New Zealanders on Saturday next in the match to decide the rubber will be selected on Wednesday evening. The country players are expected to arrive to-day, and will join ...

    Article : 102 words
  32. CRICKET.

    The fifth annual meeting of the Globe Electorate Cricket Club was held in the local town hall on Friday evening in the presence of a large attendance. The president (Mr. J. A. Hogue, M.L.A.) occupied ...

    Article : 700 words
  33. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE

    The following are the stock truckings to Sydey to-morrow:—To Harrison, Jones, and Dev[?]; T. Giles, 500 sheep; Jam[?]eson, 100; H[?]wison, 100; Myers, 100; Hain, 100; C.J. Co[?]nell, 800 sheep ...

    Article : 493 words
  34. THE PREMIERSHIP TABLE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 245 words
  35. NEW SOUTH WALES RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION.

    A meeting of the council of the New South Wales Rugby Football Union, and presided over by Mr. H. A. Langley, was held on Wednesday evening. The principal business was the consideration of a letter ...

    Article : 438 words
  36. ORANGE DEMONSTRATION.

    The Balmain Town Hall was attended by between 500 and 600 persons yesterday afternoon, on the occasion of the annual united Twelfth July celebration, under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Lodges. ...

    Article : 118 words
  37. PIRATES AND RANDWICK.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,163 words
  38. MELBOURNE AMUSEMENTS.

    Our Melbourne correspondent last night telegraphed:—The second of the series of the Hambourg concerts was given in the Town Hall last night, and proved a brilliant success. The building ...

    Article : 260 words
  39. OAKLANDS HUNT CLUB RACE MEETING.

    The winter race meeting of the Oaklands Hunt Club was held at Moonce Valley yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The programme of six events included four jumping contests, and provided ...

    Article : 724 words
  40. CYCLING.

    Members of the league are reminded that entries close next Saturday for all events to be decided at the August carnival, which takes place on the 14th and 21st of next month on the Sydney Cricket ...

    Article : 224 words
  41. EAST SYDNEY ELECTORATE C. C.

    The annual meeting of the East Sydney Electorate Cricket Club was held on Friday night at the Victoria Hotel, Darlinghurst. Mr. A. H. Macarthur (vice-president) occupied the chair, and there ...

    Article : 430 words
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