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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) DEATH OF MR. THOMAS SMITH.

    Ex-Alderman Thomas Smith, father of the Hon. Sydney Smith, Minister for Mines, and of Mr. T. R. Smith, member for the Nepean, died very suddenly on Saturday morning at the age of 77 years. He had ...

    Article : 235 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    A pony and galloway meeting takes place at Brighton thn afternoon, and in addition to the ordinary traffic by rail to Rockdale, a special leaves Rodfera at 1.55 p.m.; while trams will be in waiting ...

    Article : 416 words
  4. (FROM THE BOARD AT THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.)

    RICHMOND RIVER HEADS.—September 6: There is 10ft. on bar, and 8ft. 6in. on crossing. Passed: September [?], Wollumbi[?] (s.) at 6 a.m., Cooloon, schooner, at 7.30 a.m., north. Departures: September 6, Fernmount (s.) at 6.10 ...

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  5. MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB.

    The show meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club was held to-day in spring-like weather, and proved very successful. The attendance was large. The fields were large and the racing highly ...

    Article : 163 words
  6. DISCOVERIES IN THE JENOLAN CAVES.

    Another discovery of a beautiful cave was made by Mr. Jerry Wilson yesterday at the Jenolan Caves. With a companion he entered an ap[?] at the north side of the right branch of the new ...

    Article : 158 words
  7. BICYCLE ROAD RACE.

    A bicycle road race for the inter-club premiership for 1896 was held yesterday over a 50-mile course on the Sydney-road. A. A. Middleton, who won the 25-mile contest a few weeks ...

    Article : 95 words
  8. V.A.T.C. SEPTEMBER MEETING.

    The September meeting of the V.A.T.C. was held at Caulfield yesterday afternoon in bright and pleasant weather and was well attended. A programme of half a dozen events was submitted and ...

    Article : 1,412 words
  9. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 222 words
  10. THE SHIP TORRIDON, FROM LONDON.

    In perfect order the ship Torridon, a notable trader between London and this port and vice verss, yesterday [?] in an appearance with general cargo. As usual she comes to Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co., who annually [?] her ...

    Article : 269 words
  11. LAWN TENNIS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 209 words
  12. NARRBRI JOCKEY CLUB.

    All the horses entered for the two principal events at the Narrabri. Jockey Club's races on Wednesday and Thursday next have accepted. ...

    Article : 27 words
  13. W.C.T.[?]. CONVENTION.

    The fifth and last day's deliberation of the W.C.T.U. Convention closed at noon to-day. Hearty votes of thanks were recorded to the ladies of Bathurst and the friends who entertained the ...

    Article : 72 words
  14. RACEHORSES FOR INDIA.

    Mr. James has decided to send Principle and Blodwin to India. The horses will be shipped in about a fortnight. ...

    Article : 28 words
  15. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 165 words
  16. HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    Stewards, Messrs. J. D. Single (chairman), A. Benson, sen., Dr. Callaghan, Messrs. P. H. Ridge, B. Hall, Captain Lamrock, Messrs. R. W. Coberoft, H. Skuthorp, R. Hamillon, N. Hall, Colonel ...

    Article : 2,265 words
  17. PILOTAGE CHARGES AT NEWCASTLE.

    At the monthly meeting of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce last evening, Mr. G. Bowick, president, in the chair, a letter from Captain Parker, of the ship Windermere, was read complaining of ...

    Article : 82 words
  18. THE ARGUS, FROM CALCUTTA.

    From Calcutta and Singapore the steamer Argus, in Messrs. A. Currie's line, last night arrived with a cargo of Indian and other products. She also called at Penang. Calcutta was left on the 2nd ultimo, Penang on the 9th, ...

    Article : 82 words
  19. HARRIERS.

    The trophies won at the sports lately held on the Canterbury Racecourse by the Ashfield Harriers were presented in the Ashfield Town Hall on Monday night. Mr. S. R. Edward (secretary) presided, ...

    Article : 147 words
  20. POLO MATCH.

    A polo match, Toowoomba v. Brisbane, took place on Saturday, and was won easily by the former by 8 goals to 1. ...

    Article : 28 words
  21. THE GARTHA, FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

    The Gartha reports leaving San Francisco on the 2nd July with a cargo of flour to Messrs. Joseph I. Falk and Co. Captain Fengelsen reports having fine weather to 20° S., then variables to west of Lord Howe, when hard S.S.W. ...

    Article : 98 words
  22. PUBLIC WORKS SECTIONAL COMMITTEE.

    The members of the Public Works sectional committee who are inquiring into the proposed railway from Condobolin to Broken Hill arrived here yesterday afternoon. The visitors had an opportunity of ...

    Article : 75 words
  23. FOOTBALL.

    Newtown and Carlton met in the final for the first junior competition on the Agricultural Ground on Saturday in the presence of a fair attendance. The teams were:—Carlton: Dooley, full-back; C. Evans, ...

    Article : 385 words
  24. GOLDFIELDS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Your representative has just returned from Killaloo, and reprots that rich gold is showing in the Killaloo mine at 42ft. The lode is 2ft. wide, of solid stone, and shows free gold worth nearly 10oz. ...

    Article : 220 words
  25. THE ORIENT, DUE TO-DAY.

    The Orient, which passed Gabo at noon yesterday, will arrive here this forenoon. Particulars of her cargo appear in another column. ...

    Article : 28 words
  26. COURSING.

    The final field meeting of this club was held to-day on their ground, Kameruka. The Sapling Stakes and Champion Stakes were run off. The weather was beautiful, and the running was very ...

    Article : 188 words
  27. THE CANE-GROWERS.

    A meeting of cane-growers was held to-day, and a resolution was passed for forming a cano-growers' union. A committee was appointed to draft the rules. ...

    Article : 65 words
  28. TYSER LINE, LIMITED.

    The fine carrying steamer Hawkes Bay has again arrived after a successful passage from London in the Ta[?]r line. he left on 11th July, called at Las Palmas 18th July, crossed the Equator 25th July, and steamed straight out to ...

    Article : 95 words
  29. LUND'S LINE.

    The Yarrawonga, in the above line, from Delag[?] Bay to Sydney, to Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Co., yesterday, at 1.20 p.m., passed Wilson's Promontory. She was at the Cape on the 16h August, so is making a fast run. She ...

    Article : 51 words
  30. CULTIVATION OF SUGAR BEET.

    A well-attended public meeting was held in the Town Hall this afternoon to discuss the cultivation of sugar beet in the district. The Mayor (Alderman F.J. Thomas, J.P.) presided. All the farmers present ...

    Article : 98 words
  31. ENGLISH SHIPPING.

    Messrs. M'Ilwrath, M'Eacbern, and Co., Limited, note the following sailing ship movements, either loading or to load: London—For Adelaide: Brier Holme, 4th August. For Melbourne: Orontes, 3rd August. For Sydney: Forth, ...

    Article : 75 words
  32. AQUATICS.

    At the meeting of the Sydney Dingy Club held on Thursday evening the following programme was fixed:—1896: 12th September, Opening General Handicap; 5th October, General Handicap, 7th ...

    Article : 97 words
  33. FROZEN MUTTON FOR FRANCE.

    The Australian Chilling and Freezing Company, which is making heavy purchases of sheep in this district, will send 5000 carcases of mutton to France in a few days. ...

    Article : 35 words
  34. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. ANNANDALE.

    This council met on the 31st August, when the Mayor (Alderman J. Young) occupied the chair, and there were also present:—Alderman Guthrie, Ferris, Board, Taylor, Wells, Ridge, Smith, Hor[?]on, Maxwell, and Dwyer, A ...

    Article : 560 words
  35. MEETINGS.

    A meeting of the Annandale Ratepayers' Association was held on 4th September at Newman's Hotel, Johnston-street, Annandale. Mr. T. O'Brien occupied the chair. Mr. Grant moved,—"That in the ...

    Article : 324 words
  36. CRICKET.

    A two-days' match was commenced on Saturday between teams representing South Sydney and Redfern electorates. The game was played on the Redfern Albert's wicket. South Sydney won the toss, ...

    Article : 214 words
  37. A HIGH DIVE.

    James Burgess, of Fitzgerald Brothers' circus, dived from the top of the Belmore Bridge into the Hunter River on Saturday afternoon. He intends to dive from the mast of a ship in the harbour at ...

    Article : 61 words
  38. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    A simultaneous rifle match between the Goulburn Volunteer Rifle Company and the Wangaratta (Victoria) team resulted in a win for the latter by 1013 to 905. The conditions were most unequal, the ...

    Article : 145 words
  39. SECOND JUNIOR FINAL.

    Mercantile and Buccaneer met at Kensington on Saturday for the final for the Second Junior Medals, the Mercantile proving the winners by 15 points to 3. Buccaneer made their only score in the first half, Bruce sccuring a try ...

    Article : 488 words
  40. SUPPOSED SUICIDE OF A MINER.

    The body of a miner named William Dennis, a late arrival from Eaglchawk, Victoria, was found last evening in a circular tank containing about 8ft. of water, belonging to the South mine. The body when ...

    Article : 73 words
  41. MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A BOY.

    The post-mortem examination on the body of a boy named Jones, aged 14, son of Mr. William Henry Jones, revealed internal injuries, caused by external violence. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of ...

    Article : 59 words
  42. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    The cricket season was opened this afternoon by a junior match between teams representing Messrs. D. Cohen and Co.'s Maitland warehouse and the Eelah Club. The former combination won the ...

    Article : 172 words
  43. LOCAL OPTION.

    Sir,—Kindly allow me a short space in reply to "Argus" and "E. D. Millen." "Argus" seems first to think prohibition in the past has always been a failure. I can only say after visiting nearly ...

    Article : 720 words
  44. FATAL ACCIDENT.

    Mr. T. J. Wilshire, letter carrier at the local post office, was out riding this afternoon in company with his wife, who was driving a buggy in front. When coming down the hill near the town the horse fell ...

    Article : 56 words
  45. WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION.

    The Women's Christian Temperance Union held their monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon in the Temperance Hall. The president, Mrs. Smith, occupied the chair, and gave an addrss. A letter ...

    Article : 188 words
  46. A PROSPECTOR MISSING.

    Frank Napoli, an old Italian fossicker, has been missing for the past few weeks from his but at Nerriga. He is supposed to have been buried under extensive falls of earth which have taken place since ...

    Article : 1,183 words
  47. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The S.A.J.C. Spring Meeting was concluded at Morphettville this afternoon. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The final acceptances thinned the fields somewhat, but the ...

    Article : 943 words
  48. ERSKINEVILLE. [?]

    The above council met on 31st August, when the following were present:—Aldermen Jacobsen, Anderson, Robinson, Schuler, Watson, Wilson, and Arpente, and the clerk (Mr. W. F. Bray). The Water and Sewerager Board ...

    Article : 398 words
  49. CYCLING.

    A test race, distance two miles, for the purpose of bracketting two riders with J. Cameron in the team race at the Sydney Club's sports, took place at the Hampden truck, Agricultural Ground, on Saturday ...

    Article : 258 words
  50. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

    In the interprovincial football match, Auckland v. Otago, played yesterday, the latter won by 8 points to nil. BATHURST, Saturday. The final competition for the senior badge to-day ...

    Article : 452 words
  51. THE SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I see by to-day's issue of your paper that "Cricketer" is alarmed on account of the proposals of the cricket ground trus[?]es to lay down a cement bicycle track. Now, if it will interfere with what he ...

    Article : 174 words
  52. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

    A bicycle road race took place to-day from Kelso through Bathurst to Ranken's bridge and back to starting point, a distance of about 11 miles. It resulted as follows:—H. Dargin, first; J. Davis, ...

    Article : 219 words
  53. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—"Cricketer's" letter in to-day's issue of your paper regarding the proposals of the cricket ground trustees will come as a surprise to many, and it is to be hoped that some action will be taken to ...

    Article : 172 words
  54. ORANVILLE.

    A meeting was held on 2nd September. Present: The Mayor (Alderman T. Irons), and Ablermen Lane, U[?], Palmer, Bowden, Kirk, Kelman, Windsor, and S[?] The treasurer reported having received, since last meeting, ...

    Article : 101 words
  55. GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS" SPORTS MEETING.

    The second annual sports meeting of the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales was held on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon. The interest in the ...

    Article : 1,666 words
  56. Advertising

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    Advertising : 97 words
  57. QUEENSLAND LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN CYCLING CARNIVAL.

    The winter cycling carnival of the League of Wheelmen was held at The Exhibition Grounds on Saturday. The weather was gloriously fine, and about 1200 were present. The track was in fair ...

    Article : 453 words
  58. Advertising

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