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  2. AQUATICS. JOHNSTONE'S BAY SAILING CLUB.

    Two steamers were required to convey the patrons of this club to the general handicap race sailed under its auspices on Saturday last. The special attraction no doubt was the meeting of the new 22-footers Effie ...

    Article : 668 words
  3. SCHOOL VACATIONS.

    The Christmas breaking-up of this school was the occasion of a large and fashionable demonstration on Friday afternoon, and amongst those present were Judge and Mrs. Backhouse, Sir George Dibbs and ...

    Article : 1,440 words
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  5. AMUSEMENTS. OPENING OF THE PALACE THEATRE.

    It is four years since a new theatre was opened in Sydney, and there was accordingly a great r[?]sh for the new Palace Theatre on Saturday. The elegance and luxury of the little playhouse, the artistic taste ...

    Article : 1,153 words
  6. OUT OF THE WAY TRADES.

    The mention of wigs sends the mind back to the days when every gentleman were a sword at his side, when the coffee-houses were crammed from morning to night, when ladies, bepatched ...

    Article : 1,332 words
  7. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    The St. George's Ri[?]e Volunteers, to the number of about 160, celebrated their first appearance in public by a march round Centennial Park on Saturday afternoon, undor the command of Captain ...

    Article : 56 words
  8. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The results of the quarterly competition for the president's cup are:—Dr. Mead (three shootings), 180 points; Mr. Whittle, 177; Mr. Firman, 172; Mr. Lawrence, 169. The contractors are [?]ecting ...

    Article : 69 words
  9. THEATRE ROYAL.

    There was a large attendance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, and Mr. Riguold's strong performance of Paolo Macari again excited appreciative applause. The last three nights of " Called Back " ...

    Article : 56 words
  10. BAZAAR AT MOSMAN.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 142 words
  11. GAIETY THEATRE.

    Mr. James F. Cosgrove announces that he has secured a lease of the Gaiety Theatre, which he will reopen on Saturday next with sensational molodrama at popular prices. ...

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  12. THE BROUGH COMEDY COMPANY.

    The box plan for the opening performance (Boxing night) will be on view this morning at Nicholson's. After a successful Melbourne season, Mr. and Mrs. Brough and the members of their company will ...

    Article : 98 words
  13. A FETE TO CHILDREN.

    Saturday was a gala day at Chelmer, Sherwood, the residence of Alderman I. E. Ives, Mayor of Sydney, Mr. Ives annually invites the children of Sherwood and Merrylands to his estate to spend a ...

    Article : 137 words
  14. HIGHLAND SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

    The Highland Society of New South Wales will give their annual concert at the Town Hall on New Year's night. Miss Bessie Fraser (Scottish soprano). Miss May Glendenning (who has returned to ...

    Article : 84 words
  15. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL.

    The announcement that Mr. Wiegand, the city organist, would give his first recital since his return from Europe on Saturday evening had the anticipated effect of attracting a large audience to the ...

    Article : 310 words
  16. LAW REPORT. STEWART V. CRICK.

    In the report of the proceedings of the District Court published in Saturday's issue, it is erroneously stated that in the above case the verdict was for the plaintiff. Mr. W. P. Crick defended the action on ...

    Article : 64 words
  17. SYDNEY AMATEUR SAILING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 253 words
  18. LAW NOTICES.

    Banco Court.—To be taken in No. 1 Jury Court, kingstreet, Sydney: The Perpetual Trustee Company, Limited, v. the Municipal Council of Cydney, part heard. Prothonotary's Office.—Before the Chief Clerk; Lindsay v. ...

    Article : 214 words
  19. STOCKTON DISASTER FUND.

    Mr. Phil Goatcher having lent the use of the Lyceum Theatre for Wednesday evening next, a performance of " The Mikado " will then take place in aid of the Stockton Colliery Disaster Relief Fund. ...

    Article : 76 words
  20. NORTH SYDNEY SAILING CLUB.

    Two races were sa[?]ed under this club's auspices on Saturday afternoon, one being for boats 14ft, and under and the other for boats over I4ft. In the former race the course was from Berry's Bay, round ...

    Article : 304 words
  21. A BISHOP'S REMARKABLE STATEMENT. ALLEGED KIDNAPPING OF A PRIEST.

    Speaking at a meeting of the Highgate Auxiliary of the British and Fore[?]gn Bible Society on Saturday, the 7th November, the Bishop of Marlborough told a remarkable story of the kidnapping of a Roman ...

    Article : 294 words
  22. ART UNION CONCERT.

    The third of the series of concerts organised by Mr. A. S. Gordon in aid of the Society of Artists' building fund was held on Saturday evening at the Temperance Hall. There was a large audience, and ...

    Article : 154 words
  23. OPENING OF THE BALMORAL BATHS.

    The baths recently constructed by the Mosman Council at Balmoral Beach were formally opened on Saturday, in the presence of the Mayor and aldermen of the borough and a large gathering of ...

    Article : 726 words
  24. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    In spite of the many counter attractions there was a fine attendance at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday, when Mrs. Potter and Mr. Bellew closed their second and farewell season in Sydney with a ...

    Article : 423 words
  25. SYDNEY DINGY SAILING CLUB.

    A handicap for 10ft, boats of this club was sailed on Saturday, when the following boats faced the starter's flag: Marcelle and Nellie, scratch: Tam O'Shanter[?] minute; Young Clive, Roy, Chance, ...

    Article : 160 words
  26. WHAT THE CATHOLICS SAY.

    The Rev. E. Bans, Roman Catholic Rector of St. Vincent's Home, Harrow-road, writes:—"Living in the neighbourhood of Kensal, I have made it my business to thoroughly investigate the alleged ...

    Article : 222 words
  27. SYDNEY CANOE CLUB.

    To close the first half of the season this club held a rendezvous on Saturday at the Clubhouse, M'Mahon's Point, when sailing and paddling races were carried out. After the racing tea was served, ...

    Article : 226 words
  28. ELECTRIC RIGHTS OF WAT OVER PUBLIC LANDS.

    There is a grievous disappointment in store (says the San Francisco Chronicle) for those who hoped to benefit by the liberal legislation of Congress in aid of the generation and transmission of electric light and ...

    Article : 548 words
  29. FORT-STREET OLD BOYS' UNION.

    The second annual commemorative gathering in connection with the Fort-street Old Boys' Union took place at Clifton Gardens on Saturday afternoon. Thres trips were made by the steamer ...

    Article : 271 words
  30. HER MAJESTY'S.—FAREWELL OF THE CHINATOWN COMPANY.

    Messrs. Conor and Hoyt's Chinatown Company gave their final performance at Her Majesty's Theatre on Saturday evening before a large audience, and, as was appropriate to the termination of a ...

    Article : 407 words
  31. NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB REGATTA.

    The annual regatta of the North Shore Rowing Club was held on the waters of the lower harbour on Saturday afternoon, under disadvantageous circumstances. A stiff southerly breeze knocked up a ...

    Article : 519 words
  32. LANDS OFFICE DAY.

    Although towards the close of the year the transactions in land could not be expected to maintain the briskness which has been apparent ever since the introduction of homestead selections and settlement ...

    Article : 315 words
  33. WAVERLEY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the above society was held in the Waverley council-chambers on the 14th December. The Mayor (Alderman A. C. Hewlett) presided. Alderman Wy[?]e (honorary treasurer) stated that ...

    Article : 182 words
  34. OPENING OF THE NEW HALL AT WAHROONGA.

    To celebrate the opening of the new social hall at Wahroonga a successful concort was given on Friday last to a large audience. The hall is of brick and capable of seating 225 people, and ...

    Article : 184 words
  35. THE TIVOLI.

    The change of programme presented at this favourite place of amusement, combined with the latest additions to the Tivoli artists, served to attract a large attendance on Saturday evening. Mr. ...

    Article : 313 words
  36. Advertising

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  37. UPPER YARRA REGATTA.

    The annual Upper Yorra regatta was held yesterday, over a one-mile course, on the eastern side of the Prince's Bridge. The regatta excited considerable interest among rowingmen and the public generally, ...

    Article : 94 words
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