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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Though a long cry to the A.J.C. Summer Meeting an intimation to owners and trainers is given in our business (sheets that entries for the Villiers Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 250 sovs. ...

    Article : 579 words
  3. TELEGRAPHY AND SPORT.

    Writing about the recent dispute in England in which the telegraph operators were concerned, the sporting paper, "The Field," says that possibly few newspaper readers who read in the evening papers ...

    Article : 660 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    Interesting chances in the cast, and the farewell appearances in Australia of Miss Ada Willoughby and Mr. Ernest S[?]and, are the noteworthy points in connection with the six-nights revival of "The Gay ...

    Article : 178 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outwards: October 15, Orubs, R.M.S., 5857 tons, Captain L. Hay, for London, via ports; Aberdeen, s., 3[?]59 tons, Captain A. Robb, for London, via Newcastle; Senator Petersen, ship, 1713 tons, Captain H. ...

    Article : 318 words
  6. MME. SHERWIN'S FAREWELL CONCERT.

    By postponing her Brisbane date to next Wednesday Mme. Amy Sherw[?] has been able to arrange a farewell concert at the Town Hall to-night, and the change of plan cannot fail to be welcomed by ...

    Article : 206 words
  7. THEATRE ROYAL.

    At the Theatre Royal to-night Mr. George Rignold will revive G. R. Sims's popular drama "The Romany Rye," with the elaborate tableaux painted by Messrs. Clint and Hennings in illustration of the ...

    Article : 114 words
  8. CONGREGATIONAL CHOIR CONCERT.

    The Pitt-street Congregational choir will give a concert in the church an Monday evening. An excellent programme has been prepared, and will include S[?]ohr's cantata, "God, Tho[?] Art Great." ...

    Article : 80 words
  9. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    The following scratching were made to-day:— Monga Handicap: Strathjoy. Nursery Handicap: Safety. Maiden Plate: Bonsbaw. ...

    Article : 57 words
  10. GOLF.

    The new links at Enfield are to be opened this afternoon. In addition to the local players, a number of members of the Royal Sydney Golf Club intend to go out there and play a round. ...

    Article : 44 words
  11. ROYAL SYDNEY GOLF CLUB.

    The first round of the captaincy competition in connection with the Royal Sydney Golf Club is to be completed on or before next Saturday. One match has already been played, that between Messrs. E. ...

    Article : 103 words
  12. Y.M.C.A. "RECORD FAIR."

    The "record fair" is to be opened next week at the Y.M.C.A. The object of it is to remove the debt on the working expenses of the institution. The ladies' auxiliary has taken the principal burden of ...

    Article : 97 words
  13. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    The Lyceu[?] Theatre was densely crowded last night, when "At Duty's Call" was performed in the presence of the returned New South Wales Mounted Rifles, who sat in the stalls headed by ...

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  14. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The A[?]rangi arrived at Wellington yesterday morning, and was to sail last evening for Sydney. She is, therefore, to be expected on Tuesday next. The Pri[?]z-Regent Luitpold is expected to reach here on ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. MOOREFIELD RACING CLUB.

    The gates at Moorefield will be thrown opon this afternoon, and the programme for the October meeting will be played out on the prettily situated race-course near Kogarah. The track is reported to ...

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  16. REMOVALS.

    The steamer Glenorchy yesterday completed loading, and was towed to the stream. The steamer Tannis moved from Mort's Dock to Neutral Bay. ...

    Article : 70 words
  17. AUSTRALIAN GOLF CLUB.

    The Cadogan Cup competition will be played off to-day at the Waverley links. ...

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  18. MAYORAL BANQUET AT ANNANDALE.

    Last night the Annandale Council-chamber was the scene of a large and representative gathering on the occasion of a banquet given by the Mayor of A[?]adale (Alderman Allen Taylor). The ...

    Article : 795 words
  19. ROYAL MELBOURNE GOLF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 179 words
  20. PALACE THEATRE.

    At the Palace Theatre Mr. Rickards announces the last 12 nights of "A Bunch of Keys," as Mr. George Lauri is busily rehearsing the new farcical comedy, "B[?]ks the Photographer; or Dreams," ...

    Article : 101 words
  21. UNION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The [?]nah left Hobart for Sydney on Friday night; due Sunday night. The Teka[?] left Devonport for Sydney at 2 p.m. on Friday; due Sunday night. ...

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  22. THE YALLAROI.

    This ship, which arrived on Thursday evening from London, will berth at the Grafton Wharf early next week. She has powder aboard, the discharging of which down stream will delay her a little in getting to a berth. ...

    Article : 45 words
  23. THE E. AND A. COMPANY'S LINE.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. have advice that the Airlie sailed from Sydney for China and Japan, via Queensland parts, Part Darwin, and Timor, October [?], sailed from Brisbane October 11, and from Towasville ...

    Article : 100 words
  24. CRITERION THEATRE.

    Mr. Harry Rickards, having secured a short lease of the Criterion Theatre, will reopen that da[?]ty playhouse next Saturday with the Biograph Vaudeville Company. The new feature in the ...

    Article : 107 words
  25. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    The V.A.T.C. Spring Meeting will be continued and concluded this afternoon on the Caulfield heath, and the programme to be played out is brimful of interest to racing men throughout ...

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  26. RAILWAY FREIGHTS ON PASTORAL PRODUCE.

    Sir,—With reference to the stockowners' deputation to the Railway Commissioners asking for a reduction in freights on pastoral produce and the statement which has been made that no goods ...

    Article : 592 words
  27. ENGLISH GOLF.

    In the presence of a large gathering the final stage of this competition was reached on September 3, when Mr. Hilton (Royal Liverpool) meet Mr. Stuart Anderson (Falmouth). The weather was fine ...

    Article : 321 words
  28. THE A.U.S.N. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Bu[?]mba, for Melbourne, Adelaide, Albany, Fremantle, and Geraldton, sails this day. The Arawatta leaves Brisbane to-day, and leaves Sydney Tuesday next for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 127 words
  29. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening there will be a change of programme at the Tivoli Theatre, where the Waldrons will appeal in "Our Sammy." Mr. Tom Wootwell will sing "Slap, Dash, up and down the ...

    Article : 101 words
  30. SYDNEY ROWING CLUB REGATTA.

    The annual regatta of the Sydney Rowing Club Will be held this afternoon opposite the club's branch at Abbotsford, on the Parramatta River. The programme comprises four events, including the Senior ...

    Article : 251 words
  31. HENRY'S DRAMATIC COMPANY.

    Henry's Dramatic Company will revive the sensational drama, "Across the Continent," at the Royal Standard Theatre to-night, and on Monday and Tuesday. The cast will include Mr. Robert ...

    Article : 62 words
  32. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, advise the following movements of the company's steamers engaged in Australia and Japan mail line:— The Tokio Maru arrived in Sydney on Thursday from the ...

    Article : 84 words
  33. COTTIER'S PEOPLE'S CONCERTS.

    Cottier's People's Concerts will be given as usual to-night and on Monday at the Protestant Hall, when the Cottier Family, supported by a number of well-known variety artists, will give a new minstrel ...

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  34. THE AUSTRALIEN.

    The French mail steamer Australien, which arrived her[?] yesterday morning, proceeds to Noumea to-day at 1 o'clock. She returns homeward hence on the 3rd proximo. Particulars of her outward passage have appeared. ...

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  35. THE ABERDEEN.

    The Aberdeen, from London, came in early yesterday, and took up a berth at Smith's (now Dalgety's) Wharf, where passengers came [?]shore. The steamer looks extremely well after the changes which were made in her at ...

    Article : 90 words
  36. EXHIBITION OF HORSE-TRAINING.

    The usual method adopted of breaking in a colt, whether good or bad tempered, is to ride or drive the unfortunate animal until it almost falls from sheer exhaust[?]on, when very frequently it is so ...

    Article : 344 words
  37. CYCLING.

    Entries close to-night at the league-rooms, Wynyard-lane, for all events to be decided at the League of Wheelmen's big summer carnival, which is extended over three days. The first day's sport is to ...

    Article : 320 words
  38. PASSAGES ENGAGED PER R.M.S. CUZCO.

    The following passages have been engaged by the R.M.S. Cuzco, sailing in the Orient line on Monday next: —For London: Mrs. Anderson and child, Mr. Si[?], Mr. J. G. Purves, Mr. F. J. Pyke, Mr. P. S. Douglas ...

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  39. JOHNSTONE'S BAY SAILING CLUB.

    Two races will be sailed under this club's auspices this afternoon, one being a general handicap for boats 18ft to 24ft., and the other a 10ft. handicap. Both races will start from Goat Island, and finish ...

    Article : 189 words
  40. BOURKE JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 120 words
  41. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ON A STEAMER.

    The Oruba yesterday brought news from Colombo of a terrible accident on board a Clan steamer, the Clan Ma[?], on the 20th ultimo. An explosion occurred in the engine-room. The fourth officer, Mr. Lyall, native of Glasgow, ...

    Article : 56 words
  42. BOWLS.

    The annual meeting of the above association was held at the Australia Hotel on Thursday night. Mr. J. Young occupied the chair. There was a large attendance. The annual report and balance-sheet ...

    Article : 192 words
  43. THE R.M.S. ORUBA.

    The Oruba, in the Orient line, yesterday morning [?] in and made fast at the company's buoy, from London. She had over 400 passengers when she made Adelaide, and has brought on to this port a fair proportion. The report ...

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  44. ONE MILLION POUNDS (?) IN THE POCKETS OF THE MILLION.

    Sir,—For one I was not prepared to hear from Premier Reid last night that so much of the heavy juggernaut of indirect taxation had been removed from our shoulders. But, in telling us this, the ...

    Article : 461 words
  45. THE CAPE OTWAY.

    This steamer, built expressly for the Australian coastal trade, is reported to have left home yesterday for Fremantle as first port of call. She and the Cape Leuwin are the two vessels ordered some time ago for the Australian ...

    Article : 72 words
  46. SIDNEY AMATEUR SAILING CLUB.

    The first race of this club is fixed for next Saturday, when a class B event will take place over the Lightship and Shark Island course, entries for which close on Thursday next. ...

    Article : 38 words
  47. NORTH SYDNEY SAILING CLUB.

    This club has a 10ft. to 14ft. handicap, over a course from Berry's Bay round Shark Island and back; first boat to start at 3 p.m. Prizes are £2 10s, £1, and 10s. A steamer is to convey visitors ...

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  48. DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN SHIPMASTER.

    Mr. Thomas Moser writes:—"A not inconsiderable number of persons connected with shipping circles will learn with much regret of the death of Captain Henry Banks, who was a pretty regular visitor to this port and ...

    Article : 160 words
  49. CYCLORAMA OF JERUSALEM.

    The attractions of the Cyclorama of Jerusalem have been greatly enhanced by the production of an illusion entitled "Daphne." It takes the form of a prepossessing young lady, who changes before the ...

    Article : 179 words
  50. SYDNEY COVE.

    Sir,—Your correspondent, Mr. R. H. F. Kemp, whoso letter, as published in your paper of the 8th instant, gives an interesting description of Sydney Cove of 60 or 70 years ago, mentions the existence of ...

    Article : 418 words
  51. CYCLISTS' UNION.

    This afternoon will be a busy one for members of the Cyclists' Union both in racing and social fixtures. The Sydney club have a members' handicap at Balmain, and the Redfern club also have one ...

    Article : 119 words
  52. SYDNEY CANOE SQUADRON.

    Mr. F. J. Donovan presided at the monthly meeting of this club held on Wednesday evening. A hearty welcome was extended to Mr. Beaver, chief officer of the R.M.S. China, who entered his can[?] Erin ...

    Article : 105 words
  53. CHARTERS.

    The Craignair, Drumrock, and Earl Derby are fixed from Calcutta to New Zealand. Two ships are reported to [?] under charter at Frederiksta[?] for this port. Otago, barque, Rockingham to Adelaide, jarrah; Sterling, ship, a New ...

    Article : 82 words
  54. CRICKET.

    The first series of the electorate competitions will be brought to a close this afternoon. The Sydney Cricket Ground will be occupied by North Sydney (eight for 238) and Paddington, and should the last ...

    Article : 454 words
  55. WARATAH ROVERS' BICYCLE CLUB.

    A paper chose will be held this afternoon in connection with the Waratah Rovers' Club. ...

    Article : 21 words
  56. THE POLYTECHNIC.

    The exceedingly interesting and varied display of cinematographic pictures, demonstrations in the marvellous powers of the Rontgen X rays, and the wonderful vocal and instrumental productions of ...

    Article : 177 words
  57. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

    The yachting season of 1897 and '98 will be opened to-day by the R.S.Y.S. with a series of evolutions, to be followed by a race open to the "paid hands" in yachts' di[?]gies. Yachts will assemble off Farm ...

    Article : 128 words
  58. OCEAN CURRENTS.

    The following list of current papers recently received by Mr. H. C. Russell, will be interesting to [?]uti[?] men, showing as they do the directions in which bottles thrown into the sea drift, and to some extent the rate of drift; for ...

    Article : 320 words
  59. RIDE FROM PERTH TO BRISBANE.

    W. Virgin, a cyclist, who is accomplishing the trip overland from Perth to Brisbane, arrived here at a quarter past 6 this evening. His cyclometer records the distance at present performed at 2800 miles. He ...

    Article : 104 words
  60. CYCLING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mather and Coleman arrived at Gawler shortly after 2 o'clock to-day, and left again for Adelaide at 2.45. Both are in capital health. Mather has put on over a stone weight since he left Palmerston. ...

    Article : 265 words
  61. PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB.

    The monthly meeting of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was held on Thursday evening at the clubrooms, Hotel Australia. The vice-commodore, Mr. A. A. Griffiths, presiding. A large number of ...

    Article : 75 words
  62. BALMAIN TRAM FARES.

    Sir,—Will you kindly allow me through the medium of your columns to protest against what I consider a great injustice inflicted on those residents of Balmain who travel by tram. Recently, as you ...

    Article : 354 words
  63. THE CINEMATOGRAPHES.

    At the Salon Cinematographe Mr. MacMahon is showing a fine series of tableaux illustrating scenes from military and Continental life. The Vitascope is exhibiting animated tableaux ...

    Article : 51 words
  64. THE BETTING MARKET.

    Business was fuirly brisk in the local betting market yesterday. The demand for Parthenopæus for the Caulfield Cup was so persistent that from 100 to 10 he steadily firmed until 100 to 15 was the best ...

    Article : 701 words
  65. SYDNEY CANOE CLUB.

    The first of the "flag" races of this season for canoes of the above club will take place this afternoon. The handicaps appeared in Thursday's "Herald." ...

    Article : 32 words
  66. MISS SCHMIDT'S CONCERT.

    Miss Florence Schmidt will give the first of her farewell series of concerts at the Town Hall on Saturday evening, October 30, when the talented young [?]pra[?] will sing the "Allel[?]a" (Ari[?] ...

    Article : 61 words
  67. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Antares, barque (WBTC), from Suva—25 days. County of Clare, ship (JQVF), from New York—93 days. Darra, barque (JCSN), from P[?]get Sound—56 days. Dru[?]rig, ship (QJKV), from Liverpool—109 days. ...

    Article : 160 words
  68. PAYMENT OF COURT FEES BY STAMPS IN LIEU OF MONEY.

    Sir,—On October 10 of last year an Act (60 Vic., No. 19) providing (by section [?]) that after the day specified in a notice in the "Government Gazette" all fees to be demanded and paid in the Supreme ...

    Article : 279 words
  69. BOURKE ROWING CLUB.

    At the annual meeting of the rowing club the following officers were elected for the ensuing season:—Patron, Mr. J. M'Caughey; president, Mr. Biddulph; vice-presidents, Messrs. Elworthy, ...

    Article : 65 words
  70. S[?]ODDART'S TEAM.

    In answer to a query put to him just prior to his departure as to the date of his marriage with Miss Powers, Mr. Maclaren replied that the happy event would not take place ...

    Article : 219 words
  71. MISS MILDRED BIRCH'S CONCERT.

    Miss Mildred Birch, assisted by leading artists, will give a concert at the Centenary Hall, York-street, next Friday evening. The young soprano has already secured the patronage of his ...

    Article : 63 words
  72. MICHAEL IN AMERICA.

    J. Michael, the great Welsh champion pace follower, and his small army of pacemakers, were situated at Detroit, America, for some time, training with a view to lowering the existing American ...

    Article : 140 words
  73. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  74. ART SOCIETY.

    Miss Scarvell will preside this afternoon at an "at home" at the Art Society's exhibition, which will then close, the galleries being needed for the regular art classes. The public has patronised the exhibition ...

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  75. SOCIETY OF ARTISTS.

    The Misses Summerhoff were the hostesses at the reception at the Society of Artists' exhibition last night, when there was a large attendance. An enjoyable concert was arranged by Mr. R. Goring ...

    Article : 111 words
  76. AQUATICS.

    In July last Mr. Helsham, hon. secretary of the Amateur Rowing Association of New South Wales, after consultation with the associations of the other colonies, addressed a letter to the Amateur Rowing ...

    Article : 945 words
  77. VICTORIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

    At the meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association on Tuesday evening the president, Mr. A. E. Clarke, brought up the question of expenses to travelling Victorian cricket teams, ...

    Article : 291 words
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