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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The steamer Fernmount, which left here at 6 p.m. yesterday, bound to the Richmond River, returned to port this evening at 5 o'clock. Captain Tyrell reports that when off Cape Hawke this ...

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  3. ACCIDENT TO THE SYDNEY EXPRESS.

    A serious accident happened to the express from Sydney this morning between Bomen and the Wagga viaduct. During the night a number of cattle broke out of the trucking yards at Bomen ...

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  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    A programme of pony and galloway racing will be played out at Kensington this afternoon, the opening race to be started at 2.15. The customary means of transit by rail and road will be at the disposal of ...

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  5. CONFERENCE ON THE RABBIT QUESTION.

    The sitting of the Rabbit Conference was continued yesterday at the Lands Department. The Hon. W. Campbell, M.L.C., presided. There was a large attendance of delegates. Amongst the ...

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  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    After what may be summed up as an enjoyable fine-weather passage from San Francisco the "Gaiety Girl" Company steamed down the harbour by daylight yesterday morning, had breakfast on ...

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  7. HOSPITAL SATURDAY COLLECTION.

    A casual look in at the office of Messrs. Starkey and Starkey, York-street—the head quarters of the Hospital Saturday movement—would lead one to suppose that the contemplated campaign on behalf ...

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  8. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The following entries have been received by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales for the Easter Time Handicap Trot, 2 miles, to be run on the Society's grounds, Moore Park, on Easter ...

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  9. THE SHEARING SEASON.

    A meeting of members of the Pastoralists' Association of Victorin and Southern Riverina was held here yesterday. The president of the association, Mr. Albert Austin, occupied the chair, ...

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  10. THE LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN'S CYCLING CARNIVAL.

    In spite of a heavy southerly wind yesterday afternoon all the cyclists on the track did strong work for next Saturday's races. Meadham was about the first man to come out, and he put in half a dozen miles at ...

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  11. THE GLACIAL AGE IN AUSTRALIA.

    Eighteen years ago Professor Tate announced that a few miles south of Adelaide there were proofs of ice action, and that at some time a glacier must have occupied more or less of the ...

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  12. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were opened yesterday, before Judge Fitzhardinge. Mr. Alexander Shand was Crown prosecutor. William James Whittaker, charged with embezzling moneys from Rees ...

    Article : 73 words
  13. MEETINGS.

    A special meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Municipal Association was held at the Town Hall yesterday, to consider the report of the sub-committee appointed to deal with the Local ...

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  14. THE DEPARTURE OF CARBINE.

    The departure of the Orient Company's steamship Orizaba from this port on Saturday possesses more than ordinary interest to the sporting community, for by that well-appointed vessel the famous ...

    Article : 614 words
  15. CIRCUIT COURTS.

    The Circuit Court continued its sittings to-day. Annie Turnbull was charged with the murder of Mary Bryant. The accused was defended by Mr. W. P. Crick. The evidence of the Crown sought ...

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  16. CURE OF FLUKE IN SHEEP.

    Mr. Alexander Bruce, Chief Inspector of Stock, has forwarded to the Minister for Agriculture a report on the experiments by Mr. M'Cormack, of Wheeo, for the cure of fluke in sheep. He says ...

    Article : 367 words
  17. CYCLING.

    The eighth annual general meeting of the Crusaders' Cycling Club was held on Monday evening at the Grand View Hotel, Paddington, Mr. H. Maddock in the chair. Messrs. D. Pendergast, A. V. ...

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  18. METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION.

    A meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Commission was held yesterday morning. There were present the Mayor of Sydney (Mr. S. E. Lees, M.L.A.), Mr. G. E. Russell Jones, Inspector-General Fosbery, ...

    Article : 303 words
  19. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    Last night the city organist gave a recital at the Town Hall in accordance with a system—perhaps not highly appreciated— by which evening audiences are afforded an occasional ...

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  20. Y.W.C.A. CONCERT.

    The North Shore branch of the Young Women's Christian Association gave a concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night, when the "Californian Nugget" was performed by the united North Shore ...

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  21. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB.

    The Autumn Meeting of the M.T.C. was held today, and was fairly attended. The course was in good condition, and the racing excellent. The following are the results ...

    Article : 134 words
  22. RANDWICK ASYLUM.

    The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Randwick Asylum was held in the Asylum, Randwick, yesterday. The president (Mr. George Renwick) occupied the chair, and the following ...

    Article : 155 words
  23. LATER EASTERN NEWS.

    Hongkong files state that the revenue of Hongkong last year was the largest over collected in that colony. The Hon. F. St. Aubyn, of the Hongkong ...

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  24. THE "CERCLE LITTERAIRE."

    Mme. Lucien Henry invited the members of the Cercle Litteraire to a reunion at Australianchambers yesterday afternoon, in honour of Mrs. J. E. Bowes. Some four score members ...

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  25. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    There was a good attendance at Canterbury Park yesterday to witness the pony and galloway races, and favoured by fine weather, the meeting passed off satisfactorily. Large fields were the rule, and ...

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  26. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    (Continued from Page 4.) CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outward: April 3, Mariposa R.M.S., 3151 tons, Captain H. M. Hayward, for San Francisco, via Auckland and Honolulu; Maggie Gollen, ...

    Article : 208 words
  27. INSPECTION OF LIGHTHOUSES.

    The members of the Marino Board, who are making their annual inspection of lighthouses and signal stations, communicated with Moruya this morning, and arrived here this afternoon. The ...

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  28. CRICKET.

    A match was played on the St. Leonards Oval, North Sydney, yesterday, between the aldermen of the borough and the members of the St. Leonards Bowling Club, and it resulted in a win for the ...

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  29. NORTH SYDNEY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the North Sydney Benevolent Society was held yesterday in the local Town Hall, when Mrs. John Whitton presided. Reference was made to numerous cases of imposition, ...

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  30. GOLDFIELDS OF WESTEEN AUSTRALIA.

    The Hon. W. Clark returned to-day, after making an ineffectual attempt to reach Mount Margaret in a buggy and pair. The roads were too dry to travel save on camels. He reached the ...

    Article : 168 words
  31. THE WOMEN'S COLLEGE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY.

    A preliminary meeting was held at the college on Saturday last to consider a proposal made by Mr. J. T. Walker to hold an exhibition of works of art and objects of historical interest in aid of the funds ...

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  32. AQUATICS.

    A meeting of this club was held at Jacobson's Hotel on Tuesday evening, Vice-commodore Fitzsimous presiding. Prizes won in last Saturday's 10-foot Dingy Race were presented Arrangements ...

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  33. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The Cooma Show was opened to-day, and was a great success. There were 250 entries more than at any previous show. The cattle section was most remarkable for quality, the judges asserting that they ...

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  34. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Duke of Sutherland left Aden on the 2nd instant for Queensland. The R.M.S. Jelunga left Naples on the 31st March for London. ...

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  35. CONCERT AT BALMAIN.

    The Balmain Presbyterian Lecture Hall, Campbell-street, was crowded last night on the occasion of a concert given by Miss Fitzgerald, assisted by Mr. Geo. Grimm, the members of the Wesleyan ...

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  36. THE MARIPOSA.

    The memorandum of the voyage of this steamer shown that she left San Francisco on the 8th March, a day behind time, owing to the London mails arriving late at New York, sailed from San Francisco 8th March at 5.10 p.m., ...

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  37. AMATEUR FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    A meeting of the above association was held on Monday night. Mr. H. M'Lachlan presided thirteen new members were elected. It was decided to remove the association rooms to the Temperance ...

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  38. SYDNEY FLYING SQUADRON.

    The members of this club met at the rooms, Standard Hotel, last night the vice commodore, Mr. W. Golding, occupied the chair. A communication was received from the lion. secretary of the ...

    Article : 87 words
  39. CALIFORNIA LUMBER SHIPPING.

    Under San Francisco date 8th March, Messrs. Pope and Talbot report per Mariposa:—Departures: J. L. Hall, barque, 682 tons, 37s 6d, for Melbourne, sailed 13th Feruary, with 526,371ft. rough timber and 45,540 laths; ...

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  40. THE WYALONG GOLDFIELD.

    An important discovery was made to-day a short distance south of the township. Gough, Gorman, and party after a month's search, and after following the veins and leaders down, have ...

    Article : 247 words
  41. BAZAAR AT ERSKINEVILLE.

    Yesterday afternoon a bazaar was opened in the Erskineville Town Hall in connection with the Holy Trinity Church (C.E.), Erskineville, by the Rev. F. M. Dalrymple. The building was tastefully ...

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  42. THE AUSTRALIANS' ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting was held on Tuesday night. The president, Mr. F. H. Bryant, presided. It was moved,—"That in the opinion of this meeting [?] members of the Australians' Association, the time has ...

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  43. THE 18-FOOTER NEREID.

    This speedy little craft has changed [?] Mr. Golding having disposed of her to Mr. S. Geddes. Her now owner does not take delivery till after the Easter holidays. ...

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  44. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The following are the starts for Moroney's Handicaps, to be run at the Carrington Grounds to-morrow night:- 275 Yards Handicap.—W. H. Williams, 5 yards; W. ...

    Article : 165 words
  45. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

    An industrial exhibition was opened in the Wesleyan School Hall, William-street, yesterday afternoon, and will be continued till Saturday. The proceeds are to be devoted to the funds of the ...

    Article : 193 words
  46. NEW YORK SHIPPING.

    The following are advised as having sailed:—February 11: Lancing, ship, 2600 tons, for Melbourne, loaded by Mailler and Co. February 14: Chas. G. Rice, barque, 679 tons, for Wellington and Auckland, loaded by Cameron and Co.: ...

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  47. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    There was a good attendance at Lillie Bridge last evening, when the first round of the Novice Handicap and two pony races were run through. The following are the results ...

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  48. THE CHINESE QUESTION.

    Mr. H. Foran addressed a large public meeting last evening from the balcony of a shop at No. 31 Marshall-street, Surry Hills, on the Chinese question. The lecturer, who was attentively listened to, spoke ...

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  49. THE STRIKE AT HUDSON BROTHERS'.

    There was practically very little new in connection with Hudson Brothers' strike yesterday. The applicants for work were few, and those who did appear at the works were quickly talked out of their ...

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  50. LECTURES.

    Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Wicken delivered one of a series of cookery lectures to ladies, at the School of Arts, Pitt-street. There was a good attendance. The dishes disposed of were:—Purce of tomato and ...

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  51. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    The following nominations have been received for the principal handicaps of the Q.T.C. Easter Meeting:- EASTER HANDICAP.—Ace of Hearts, Up to Date, Minste ...

    Article : 56 words
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