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  2. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Arrivals—Wellington: Norman M'Leod and Reyal Tar, from Newcastle, and M.A. Doran, schooner, from Clarence River, are at the Heads. The Wenona, barque, from Newcastle to Wellington, passed Farewell Spit to-day and ...

    Article : 352 words
  3. THE EVENING SITTING.

    The evening sitting of the union was held in the denominational church at Church-street, Newtown. The edifice had been tastefully decorated with flowers, and there was a very large congregation. ...

    Article : 1,653 words
  4. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH PROPERTY BILL. ...

    Article : 1,445 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Kensington will be the sporting rendezvous this afternoon, and a six-event programme of pony and galloway racing will provide the attraction. The customary means of transit by rail and road will be ...

    Article : 901 words
  6. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Ville de la Ciolat with the mails dated Sydney, 11th September, 1896, via Melbourne, arrived at Marscilles on the 13th instant at 9 a.m. The English portion of her mails will arrive in London to-day. ...

    Article : 40 words
  7. ARRIVAL OF THE RAPID.

    H.M.S. Rapid yesterday brought up in Farm Cove from Wellington, after nine days' trip. She reports that the Ringdove was to follow her, and may be expected any moment. The Rapid's stay here will be short, as she is ...

    Article : 165 words
  8. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    J. W. Parsons, the cyclist, returned to Melbourne to-day by the Sydney express. A number of representative cyclists met him at the station and welcomed him back. ...

    Article : 35 words
  9. A FATAL CYCLING ACCIDENT.

    A shocking accident occurred at Mile End on Tuesday evening. Arnold Collins, 16 years of age, was riding a bicycle home from the city at a good pace. Bending over the bandle he drove the bicycle between ...

    Article : 77 words
  10. AN OLD SHIPMASTER IN THE HUNTER RIVER TRADE.

    To-day Captain R. J. Skinner will have seen 21 years in the steam trade between Sydney and the Hunter, Speaking of his experience, Captain R.J. Skinner yesterday said:—"It is 21 years to-day since I joined the Kemb[?] [?] ...

    Article : 226 words
  11. THE GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

    Sir,—In your issue of Monday last you give prominence to some remarks made by the Minister for Education at the distribution of prizes won at the late sports meeting of the Public schools. You ...

    Article : 506 words
  12. AQUATICS.

    The annual meeting of the Leichhardt Rowing Club was hold on Friday night last in the Elswick Hotel. Mr. F. Walsh occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of members. Mr. C. J. ...

    Article : 165 words
  13. LAUNCH OF A NEW STEAMER.

    There was launched from the yard of Mr. Rock Davis, [?] Blackwall, yesterday, a steamer built to the orderd the Graziers' Butchering Company, Brisbane, fro[?] the designs and under the supervision of Mesers. J. ...

    Article : 217 words
  14. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

    The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron hold its monthly meeting on Monday evening last, in the squadron room, Pitt-street. Mr. Minnelt presided. The following gentlemen were elected members of ...

    Article : 64 words
  15. FENCING.

    The annual general meeting of the Sydney Fencing Club was held at the [?]oms, 250 Pitt-street, yesterday afternoon, Dr. R. E. Roth occupying the chair. The financial statement was read and adopted, and ...

    Article : 101 words
  16. ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER IDEA.

    A Bellinger River telegram states that the steamer Ides, bound from Port Macquarie to Bellinger River while beating north, missed stays and went ashore a mile south of Bellinger River bar. Position serious. No lives lost. ...

    Article : 39 words
  17. BOWLS.

    The annual meeting of the City of Sydney Bowling Club was held in the pavilion, Cook Park, last night. The president (Mr. W. H. Goddard) occupied the chair. The annual report was ...

    Article : 257 words
  18. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Rosella did a Caulfield Cup gallop this morning and shaped very well. She ran a mile and five furlongs, and did the last mile and a half in 2 minuies 12 seconds, and as she was shod with ordinary shoes ...

    Article : 113 words
  19. SHIPPING SALES.

    The ketch Sunbeam was yestarday sold, through Mesers. W. S. Clarke, to Messrs. Alfred Palmer and Robert Mackay. She is intended for the Queensland coastal trade, and will sail on Tuesday next for Brisbane. ...

    Article : 85 words
  20. THE TITUS.

    The steamer Titus, from Solomon Islands to S[?], passed Tacking Point at 3.40 p.m. yesterday. ...

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  21. THE SPRAY AT MANLY.

    Captain Slocum's little vessel, the Spray, which has called here on a voyage round the world, is now on view at the new wharf, Manly. Those desirous of inspecting the [?] craft can do so, the captain making a small charge to ...

    Article : 77 words
  22. THE PHARMACY BILL. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—The near passing (it is to be trusted) of the Pharmacy Bill brings a lot of correspondence to your paper, and it is astounding to note how each correspondent takes up his own individual case. ...

    Article : 492 words
  23. THE BEPTING MARKET.

    The betting market was rather quiet to-day. Hopscotch was easier for the Caulfield Cup, 6 to 1 being on ofter. Resolute was well backed at 8 to 1, about £1500 being accepted at that price, which ...

    Article : 105 words
  24. HOUSEKEEPING SCHOOLS.

    Sir,—"Eric" has touched upon a subject of great importance to our young country when he siates that in Holland, Belgium, Austria, and other countries manual training for girls is recognised as ...

    Article : 510 words
  25. WALLACE SCRATCHED FOR ALL SPRING ENGAGEMENTS.

    Wallace was seratched to-day for all V.A.T.C. and V.R.C. spring engagements. It appears that after his gallop in the Caulfield Stakes on Saturday one of his fore legs showed signs of heat, and gave ...

    Article : 69 words
  26. NEWCASTLE LOWLAND CLUB.

    The fourth annual meeting of the above club took place at Newcastle on 8th October. The president (Alderman Lock) was in the chair. Mention was made of the loss to the club of the services of Messrs. ...

    Article : 186 words
  27. BOURKE JOCKEY CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 words
  28. MENTONE RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 292 words
  29. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Bowral Lawn Tennis Club beat Moss Vale, on the ground of the latter, by 124 to 84 games. In consequence of the unfavourable weather, the Church of England Grammar School sports that ...

    Article : 56 words
  30. AMUSEMENTS.

    In connection with the Redfern Protection Association, a concert dance took place in the Oddfellows' Temple, Elizabeth-streat, on Friday evening. The musical programme was contributed to by Miss ...

    Article : 499 words
  31. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—The letter of "Apprentice" in this morning's paper calls attention to a very serious defect in the new Pharmacy Bill, which if not remedied is likely to do great injustice to many apprentices. ...

    Article : 124 words
  32. CRICKET.

    A special meeting of the N.S.W. Cricket Association was held at the Oxford Hotel yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of delegates, and Mr. Briscon presided. Mr. J. H. Sanderson ...

    Article : 264 words
  33. THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND ITS EXPERTS.

    Sir,—The public of this great colony should feel grateful to you for your able article on the above subject in this day's issue. Here we are with our arming, friut, and every industry languishing and ...

    Article : 418 words
  34. THE FISHERIES.

    Sir,—In your issue of Monday 12th October, appears a letter signed by "Amicus Piscatorium," dealing with the above question, more particularly having reference to the deputation which waited ...

    Article : 119 words
  35. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The PREMITR, in answer to Mr. Affleck, said he was unable to give infoimntion as to the total cost of ...

    Article : 6,306 words
  36. THE SYDNEY HOSPITAL GYNÆCOL0GICAL DEPARTMENT.

    Sir,—It is hard to understand why the directors of the Sydney Hospital decided to leave the appointments to the gynœcological department as they were —one surgeon and an assistant surgeon—while at ...

    Article : 232 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 92 words
  38. CYCLING.

    The weekly meeting of the N.S.W. League of Wheelmen was hold on Tuesday night. Mr. E. C. Hughes occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of members. The Muswellbrook branch intimated that ...

    Article : 504 words
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