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  2. NEWCASTLE.

    In connection with the Indian remount season a number of horses have been shipped at this port during the past few weeks, and further consignments have been made from several other Australian ...

    Article : 118 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Loading operations at Belmore Basin, Wollongong, were carried on briskly yesterday, when the steamer Palmerston loaded 500 tons, the schooner Annie Bow 370 tons, and the Loch Lee 365 tons, all leaving for ...

    Article : 134 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held to-day at Moorefield, the first event starting at 2.10 p.m. In addition to the ordinary railway service to Kogarah special trains will leave Redfern station at 1 and 1.25 ...

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  5. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    The rooms of the young Men's Christian Association, Pitt-street, presented a brilliant spectacle last evening. The occasion was the second annual reception given by Mr. J. R. Fairfax to mark his ...

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  6. PRESBYTERY OF SYDNEY.

    A meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney was held yesterday evening at St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, the Rev. J. Auld. M.A., Moderator, presiding. The commission in favour of the Rev. W. ...

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  7. SWIMMING.

    A special general meeting of the Swimming Association was held last night in the Sports Club Rooms, Rowe-street. Mr. F. J. Moloney, vice-president, occupied the chair. The proposed alterations in the ...

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  8. THE COAL TRADE.

    There has been a noticeable revial in the coal trade of the port during the past few weeks, and the majority of the collieries are in continuous operation. The ship Aristides is expected here shortly to load ...

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  9. BISHOP DWYER.

    On Sunday Dr. P. V. Dwyer, Coadjutor Bishop of Maitland, paid his first official visit to Branxton. He was presented with an address of welcome and after mass was entertained at breakfast. There was ...

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  10. FREE KINDERGARTENS.

    A meeting in furtherance of the free kindergarten movement was held yesterday afternoon at the school, Fitzroy-street, Milson s Point. Fully 50 ladies and gentlemen attended at the invitation of ...

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  11. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The Randwick tan track was in splendid order yesterday morning, and some interesting work was got through. Positano and Clariou opened the ball with a left-handed working gallop over about two ...

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  12. ENCOURAGEMENT TO PLOUGHING.

    The secretary of the South Coast Agricultural Union recently inquired from the Minister for Agriculture whether he would be willing to grant a subsidy on the amount subscribed towards ploughing ...

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  13. UNITED TEMPERANCE COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the recently formed Newcastle United Temperance Council was held in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association last evening. The chair was occupied by Mr. I. Winn, and there ...

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  14. AMUSEMENTS.

    This afternoon, and again on Monday next, there will be matinee performances of "A French Maid" at Her Majesty's Theatre. The musical farce is proving immensely popular, and the chief songs and ...

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  15. THE NEW ARM OF THE DEFENCE FORCE.

    To-day Lientenant Thompson, adjutant of the Australian Horse, swore in 22 men, thus bringing the strength of the Goulburn Half-squadron up to 62. Three men and a few horses were rejected, but ...

    Article : 110 words
  16. A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

    A miner named Hezekiah Williams, aged 50, residing at Broadmeadow, received serious internal injuries by a fall of coal at Hetton Colliery this morning, and was conveyed by the ambulance to the ...

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  17. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    The last three nights of "Robbery Under Arms" are announced at the Lyceum Theatre, where on Saturday the Dampiers will make their farewell appearance in the new drama, "Fortune's Fool." ...

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  18. THE MAITLAND ASSIZES.

    The Maitland Assizes were opened before Mr. Justice Simpson to-day Mr. John Garland was Crown prosecutor. Laban John Mitchell, aged 16 years, was found guilty of criminally assaulting ...

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  19. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Arrivals: Star of Victoria, s., from Auckland August 11; Bun[?], s., from Sydney and ports, via Natal, August 26; Nine[?], s., from Sydney July 30, via ports, and Natal August 30. ...

    Article : 521 words
  20. WESLEYAN CONVERSAZIONE AT PETERSHAM.

    A conversazione and sale of work in connection with the Stanmore Wesleyan Circuit took place yesterday afternoon at the Petersham Town Hall. The Mayoress of P[?]tersham, Mrs. Percy Hordern, ...

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  21. BURNING FATALITY.

    The City Coroner, Mr. G. C. Martin, J.P., held a magisterial inquiry at Lambton to-day respecting the death by burning of a child named Elsie Oldham, 6 years of age, lately residing at Kendall-street, ...

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  22. THEATRE ROYAL.

    The last two performances of the Veriscope will be given at the Theatre Royal this afternoon and evening, when Messrs. E. G. Cooke and G. M. Welty will again exhibit the only complete ...

    Article : 75 words
  23. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 36 words
  24. ILLNESS OF SIR ALFRED ROBERTS.

    Sir Alfred Roberts, who is at present staying at the Carrington Hospital for the benefit of his health, had a severe attack early yesterday morning, requiring medical attention. The matron reports this ...

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  25. THEATRE ROYAL—GEORGE RIGNOLD.

    Mr. George Rignold arrived in Sydney yesterday with the object of preparing for an [?]labor[?]te production of "In the Ranks" on Saturday. Mr. Rignold, who is looking wonderfully well, has a ...

    Article : 105 words
  26. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    In the betting market to-day Aurum was firmer for the Derby. Backers found difficulty in getting even money. Amberile was firm at 5 to 2. ...

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  27. GOULBURN TO BE ILLUMINATED WITH ELECTRICITY.

    The council last night rejected the offer of the gas company to provide incandescent burners, and it was resolved to call for tenders for an installation of the electric light. ...

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  28. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

    At the City Court to-day, before Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., a lad named Walter Bryant was com mitted to take his trial at the next Court of Quarter Sessions on a charge of having in company with ...

    Article : 99 words
  29. COBAR TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 111 words
  30. PALACE THEATRE.

    The last matinee of the Biograph Vaudeville Company's season will be given at the Palace Theatre to-day. To-morrow evening Miss Lilian Tree, Miss Fanny Wentworth, Professor ...

    Article : 137 words
  31. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. China leaves Melbourne at 8 p.m. on Saturday, and is to arrive here at daylight on next Monday. The R.M.S. Cuzeo arrived at Adelaide early this morning, having passed Borda at 6 p.m. yesterday. ...

    Article : 123 words
  32. BOROUGH CRICKET.

    In connection with the movement now on foot for inauguration of a system of borough cricket during the coming season, a strong club was formed in the Stockton municipality last evening. The following ...

    Article : 106 words
  33. BRISBANE TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 106 words
  34. THE ABERDEEN WHITE STAR LINE.

    Messrs. Dalgety and Co. have been advised that the Damasens left London on the 25th instant for the colonies. The Nineveh arrived at London on the 26th instant from the colonies. ...

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  35. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    At the Tivoli Theatre the Jubilee Procession pictures of the new cinematographe still form the chief attraction, and the Selbinis, Athas and Lizzie Collins, Charles Dillon, and other favourite ...

    Article : 63 words
  36. THE TYSER LINE.

    The steamer Star of New zealand sailed from London on the 24th instant for Melbourne and Sydney. The Star of Victoria arrived at London on the 25th instant. ...

    Article : 163 words
  37. ATHLETICS.

    The Queensland athletic team, to take part in the above sports, has wired to the A.A.A. that it left Brisbane for Sydney, under the management of Mr. C. Campbell, hon. secretary Toowong Harriers, last ...

    Article : 99 words
  38. TOWNS'S VICTORY.

    The victory of George Towns, the Hunter River sculler, in the match on the Th[?]mes with W. A. Barry, was received here with a great deal of satisfaction. Towns, who is a native of this district, is ...

    Article : 144 words
  39. THE TICK.

    Sir.—A couple of decades ago the tick made its appearance on the northern coast of Australia. The area at first infested was very small. The plague could then have been effectually stamped out. Some ...

    Article : 973 words
  40. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    Henry's Dramatic Company will give a special matinee performance at the Royal Standard Theatre on Saturday, when "Jo" will be staged. ...

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  41. ART SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION.

    The Art Society's exhibition has been well attended during the week, and yesterday two more pictures were sold—Miss Gertrude Williams's "Thistle in Dry Dock" (No. 56), and Miss Edith E. Williams's ...

    Article : 95 words
  42. GOLF.

    Eighteen competitors put in an appearance at the Waverley links on Saturday to take part in the Australian Golf Club's second competition for the Aaronson Cup. The afternoon was perfect, and much ...

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  43. VESSELS IN PORT JACKSON

    Argonaut, ship; Argus, ship; Ari[?]tides, ship; Bells, barque; Bhundara, B.[?]. s.; Brilliant, ship; Ca[?] Italian barque; Cimbria, Danish barque; Darm[?] N.G.L. s.; Derwent, ship; Dewdrop, ketch; Duncow, ...

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  44. THE FIRE ON THE HIGHLANDS.

    The outbreak of fire on the Novia Scotian barque Highlands formed the principal topic of conversation in the city to-day, and considerable interest was manifested in the damaged vessel. The water police ...

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  45. AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

    At the Amateur Orchestral Society's concert at the Town Hall to-night Siguor Hazon will conduct his band in Beethoven's famous "Symphony in [?] minor." This immortal work will be remembered ...

    Article : 141 words
  46. CYCLING.

    The secretary of the league is in receipt of information announcing the fact that Ainsworth, the English five miles amateur champion. who is now on his way to Sydney with Platt Betts (the celebrated ...

    Article : 352 words
  47. THE TIMBER INDUSTRY.

    A special meeting of the members of the Redfern Protection Association was held in the local town hall last evening to discuss the relation of the timber trade to the fiscal question. There was a large ...

    Article : 522 words
  48. CHARTERS.

    Balaclava, barque, Newcastle to valparaise; Gl[?]ner, Westport to Honolulu, option San Francisco; [?], Port Stephens to New Zealand; Asia, barque. Kaipara to Sydney; Veritas, barque, Kaipara to Melbourne. ...

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  49. THE ADELAIDE S.S. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The La. Serena. which has been under charter to the Adelaide Company for some time, has done good work as a cattle transport, having carried an average of 500 horned cattle and 3000 sheep on her four trips from Wyndham. ...

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  50. THE AMY SHERWIN CONCERTS.

    M[?]. Amy Sherwin, who has been winning fame and fortune in Europe, has returned to Australia after a long absence, and on Saturday will make her rentree at the Town Hall. The popular artist will ...

    Article : 159 words
  51. REMOVALS.

    The ship Falconhurst is to be towed from the stream to Johnstone's Bay to-day. The steamer Essen is to berth at the Quay to-day to [?] for Antwerp and Hamburg. ...

    Article : 85 words
  52. BAR HARBOURS.

    The Tweed bar yesterday carried a depth of 10ft. Rise of tide, 4ft. The Richmond bar yesterday had 14ft. on it, with 10ft. on the inside channel. ...

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  53. THE PLEYEL CONCERTS.

    The next Pleyel chamber concert will be given at the Y.M.C.A. Hall to-morrow week, when numbers of special interest will be performed. Messrs staell, Carter, Hill, and Volmar will render Grieg's ...

    Article : 92 words
  54. A BARQUE IN DISTRESS.

    Word yesterday was received by the underwriters that the barque Crammock Water has put into Fremantle in distress. On May 22 the barque, in command of captain T.M. Gri[?]ths, left rangoon with a rice cargo for ...

    Article : 71 words
  55. CYCLISTS' UNION.

    A prominent cyclist and one time champion of Australia has applied to the Cyclists' Union for reinstatement, and the matter will be considered at the next meeting of the reinstatement committee. ...

    Article : 135 words
  56. HORSE TAMING.

    Professor Norton B.Smith, who has had a sucsessful season in Melbourne, beigns a course of demonstrations in the Old Exhibition Building on Saturday evening. In the Management of ...

    Article : 86 words
  57. RIFLE SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 335 words
  58. COAL SHIPS FROM BRISBANE.

    A coal cargo by the Moel Eiilan was reported the others day from Brisbane to San Francisco. Since then the Alliance has loaded for Valpar also, and the Powys Castle, at present making for Brisbane from Hamburg with ...

    Article : 172 words
  59. THE CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETIC MEETING.

    Messrs. Sill, Robinson, and Clartou, of the Grace Park Bicycle Club, Melbourne, arrived in Sydney yesterday to take part on behalf of the Southern colony in the different contests to be run off at the ...

    Article : 132 words
  60. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINING.

    The formation discovered in Chaffer's mine on Saturday was cut through to-day, and found to be sulphide ore, with splashes of tellurides. The lode is nearly 3ft. thick. The crosscut will be continued ...

    Article : 209 words
  61. SOUTH SEA ISLAND LABOUR TRADE.

    The brigantine Helena, in charge of Captain Reynolds. has just left Bundaberg for the islands. taking [?] return natives. The steamer Rob Roy conveyed the "boys" to the Helens, where they were made very comfortable for ...

    Article : 89 words
  62. CIVIL SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Civil Service Cooperative Society was held at the premises in Pittstreet last night. Mr. W. N. Read presided. In the report which was submitted it was stated that the ...

    Article : 151 words
  63. THE PORT DENISON.

    The steamer Port Denison, in command of captain Pa[?] from Port Pirie, passed Wilson's pr[?] at 10 a.m. yesterday, and is due here to-night. She comes to Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., who will despatch her early for ...

    Article : 49 words
  64. LAWN TENNIS.

    The entry list for this tournament plainly shows that in spite of other attractions the game of tennis still maintains its great popularity. In point of numbers the entries slightly exceed those of last year, ...

    Article : 174 words
  65. THE GLEN[?].

    Though things in the wool line are not brisk, Messrs. Danger, Gedye, and Co., who finished up the mashona with 5000 bales less than a week ago, have been able to put 4000 bales into the Glenshiel, and to-day will clear her for ...

    Article : 73 words
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