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  2. CITY MISSION FAIR.

    A fair in aid of the Sydney City Mission was opened in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon by Lady Hampd[?]n. The function took place under the most favourable auspices. All the arrangements in ...

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  3. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILLS. Mr. President announced the receipt of messages ...

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  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Pony and galloway racing will be the attraction at Kensington this afternoon, and the customary means of transit by rail and road will be available for visitors. The opening race is fixed for 2.15 p.m. ...

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  5. MARTIN'S PATH RECORDS.

    Martin, the American cyclist, interviewed in Melbourne on his return from Sydney and Brisbane, has been giving some particulars of his successes. It appears that he has gained £977 in 11 months, ...

    Article : 203 words
  6. AMUSEMENTS. THE CATES' ORPHANS' BENEFIT.

    The benefit performance at the Lyceum Theatre yesterday afternoon in aid of the orphan children of the late Frank Cates proved a thoroughly well-organises affair. Mrs. Brough and the ladies' ...

    Article : 299 words
  7. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

    At the bicycling sports the half-mile resulted:— Gilmore, 1; Nelson, 2; Taylor, 3. Time, 1 minute 8 4-5 seconds. Members' mile: Gilmore, 1; Ward, 2; M'Conaghy, 3. Time, 2 minutes 10 seconds. ...

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  8. BALMAIN REGATTA.

    Last night a large meeting in connection with the Balmain Regatta took place in the local Town Hall. Mr. S. J. Law, M.L.A., presided. The names of Mr. D. Sullivan and Mr. J. Dodd were added to the ...

    Article : 119 words
  9. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    The Melbourne Cup candidate Miraculum, who has been under a cloud for a week or two, did a satisfactory gallop in company with Thunder Queen this afternoon. ...

    Article : 149 words
  10. BERRY CYCLING CLUB.

    At a meeting of the Cycling Club last evening the programme for the summer carnival of the league was considered. The 25-mile scratch race was strongly condemned as being opposed to the interests ...

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  11. (FROM THE BOARD AT THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.)

    BYRON BAY.—Arrival: October 7, Wollumbin (s.) at 7.30 a.m., from Sydney. RICHMOND HEADS.—Arrival: October 7, Sarah Fenwick (s.) at 9.15 a.m. Departures: October 7, Electra (s.) ...

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  12. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Assembly to-day the debate on the Constitutional Reform Bill was continued by Mr. M'Coll, who announced himself as hostile to the measure. Mr. Hancock spoke in support of the ...

    Article : 344 words
  13. COOLAMON ROAD RACE.

    This brauch of the Wheelmen's Road Race took place to-day. Fuller, Spain, and Brooker fell. The contest resulted in a win for Dave Iverach, with J. F. Ashwood second, and studds third. ...

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  14. THE ALLPRESS VIOLIN RECITAL.

    The artistic enterprise shown by Mr. G. Rivers Allpress when he announced a purely classic programme for his first violin recital was rewarded last night by a large attendance. Not only was this the case in ...

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  15. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    In the betting market to-day a genuine move was made on Hopscotch for the Caulfield Cup, and after several thousnads had been accepted at 1000 to 50 and 60, 100 to 8 was the best offer. Marusa figured ...

    Article : 131 words
  16. SYDNEY HOSPITAL SPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,032 words
  17. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings are recorded:— Melbourne Cup.—Red Indian. Caulfield Cup.—Viking, Red Indian. Toorak Handicap.—Iduna, Viking, Leeway. ...

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  18. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Massilia, from London to Sydney, left the Semaphore at 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The R.M.S. Occana, hence to London, arrived at Colombo on last Tuesday morning. ...

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  19. ISLAND TRIP OF THE KELLOE.

    The steamer Kelloe, under the Circular Saw flag, arrived last night from a curise amongst the islands. She left here in August, and has called at the Union Group, Mannahiki, Penhryn, Christmas Island, the Phœnix Group, ...

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  20. THE E. AND A. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Airlie was yesterday despatched for Melbourne. The Menmuir cleared Cape Moreton yesterday for Hongkong. The steamer Guthrie, which left Port Darwin on Tuesday, took a box of gold value £5173, shipped by the ...

    Article : 56 words
  21. MOOREFIELD PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES,

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 754 words
  22. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The Alexandra was yesterday towed to Mosman's Bay, the Romanoff to Russell's the Isabel from Neutral Bay toe Mort's Dock, and the Hawkes Bay from Pyrmont to Moore's wharf. The ship Argus will be towed from the ...

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  23. THE BISHOP OF GOULBURN ON CARDINAL MORAN.

    Sir,—I have been too occupied to be able to reply before to Cardinal Moran's letter of last Saturday. Let me call attention first of all to his favourite method of controversy. He selects for attack some ...

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  24. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Council to-day, in reply to Mr. Buzacott, Mr. Thynne said that the increased expenditure necessitated by the Council's amendment in the Bills of Sale Bill would be about ...

    Article : 230 words
  25. MME. HENRY'S REUNION.

    There was an excellent attendance at the reunion of the Cercle Litteraire Fran[?]ais at the Pitt-street rooms yesterday afternoon. Mme. Henry herself read a fine scene from Molière's "Les Femmes Saventes," ...

    Article : 240 words
  26. CRICKET.

    A meeting of members of the Parliamentary Cricket Club was held yesterday evening in the Government whip's room at Parliament House, the Minister for Lands being in the chair. Mr. ...

    Article : 156 words
  27. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly, the Premier informed Mr. Ash that Dr. Napier, having the confidence of the Government, would be allowed to continue the control of operations at the hospital. On the ...

    Article : 96 words
  28. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    There was a good attendance at Lillie Bridge last nitht, when the programme was run through with the following results:— NOVICE AND PROFESSIONAL HANDICAP, 75 yards.— ...

    Article : 177 words
  29. MEETINGS.

    The monthly meeting of the executive committee of the central league was held at its office, Young's-chambers, on Tuesday afternoon. Alderman John Young (vice-president) occupied the chair, and there ...

    Article : 420 words
  30. BOWLS.

    On the St. Leonards green yesterday one rink from Brighton met the North Sydney Club in a game of 21 heads. At the start the local representatives secured a substantial lead, but at the end of 15 heads ...

    Article : 108 words
  31. TASMANIA.

    In the Assembly, a message was received from the Governor recommending the remission of interest owing to the Government by the Bank of Van Diemen's Land of £5998, conditionally on ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. WALLSEND RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 words
  33. LAWN TENNIS.

    Misses Bremer and Elliott beat the Misses Merewether, 9-7, 6-2. The losers played a good game, but were worn down by the steady play of the winners. ...

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  34. THE SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    Coal shipping was somewhat brisk from most of the Southern collieries to-day. The s.s. Egmont and Currajong obtained cargoes from Bellambi and South Bulli jetties, the Governor Blackall from ...

    Article : 248 words
  35. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    Appended are the entries for the October meeting:— GRANVILLE STAKES, 6 furlongs.—Quack, Prince of Wales, Archie Lee, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Eugle, Ea[?] de Cologne, Conntess H. (late Countess), Namesake, Antwerp. ...

    Article : 188 words
  36. AQUATICS.

    This club met at Jacobson's Hotel on Tuesday evening, when arrangements were made for next Saturday's events. In view of the arrival of Captain Slocum having been arranged for Saturday ...

    Article : 85 words
  37. THE SPRAY.

    A meeting was held last evening at the Oxford Hotel, at which Mr. H. Evans presided, for the purpose of making arrangements to extend a welcome to Captain Slocum. It was resolved that ...

    Article : 163 words
  38. CYCLING.

    The presentation of prizes won at the Sydney Bicycle Club's sports meeting took place last night at the clubrooms, Elizabeth-street. Mr. W. R. George (president) occupied the chair, and there was a fair ...

    Article : 352 words
  39. GERMAN THREATS.

    Sir,—The subleader and cables in the Herald of yesterday's and previous dates state very clearly what is to be expected whenever our interests cross those of the Germans. It is not even necessary for ...

    Article : 296 words
  40. SYDNEY FLYING SQUADRON.

    A meeting of this club was held at Saunder's Hotel last night, Mr. A. Kinninmont (vice-commodore) presiding. The officials in charge of last Saturday's race sent in their report, which showed that two of ...

    Article : 86 words
  41. TENDERS OPENED.

    Tenders for the following works were opened yesterday morning by the Tender Board of the Department of Works:—Repairs to two leading light towere, Eastern Channel, Port Jackson, 3 ...

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  42. SYDNEY CANOE CLUB.

    This club arranged a very nice little outing for Monday last in the form of a camp and regatta at Watson's Bay. A fairly good number of members rolled up, amongst them being the captain of the ...

    Article : 409 words
  43. HOLIDAYS AND PROSPERITY.

    Sir,—Kindly grant me space to correct an e[?] that is very common, viz., that a well-dressed crowd constitutes prosperity. As one of the unfortunate retail business men of Sydney, I know too well who ...

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  44. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    Mr. Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The POSTMASTER-GENERAL, in answer to Mr. Willis, who asked questions with regard to the ...

    Article : 3,975 words
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