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  2. MEETING AT BOTANY.

    One of the largest meetings yet held in the Botany district took place on Saturday evening in connection with the Dean case. The meeting was addressed from the balcony of the Captain Cook Hotel, and ...

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  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Owners and trainers will have a busy time of it to-day. At 4 p.m. entries are to close for the Sydney Turf Club Meeting, and the programme is so varied that each and every event should fill well. ...

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  4. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    This council met on 22nd April. The district Government office forwarded a copy of a petition from ratepayers asking that the portion of Berry's Estate between the present borough boundary and ...

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  5. OPENING OF A NEW WING At THE RALMAIN HOSPITAL.

    The Minister for Public Instruction (Mr. J. Garrard) visited Balmain on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of taking part in a ceremony of opening and handing over the new wing recently added to the ...

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  6. MEETING IN THE STANDARD THEATRE.

    The Standard Theatre was filled to overflowing last night, when Mr. Thomas Walker lectured on the Dean case. The chair was taken by Mr. John Norton, who in his opening remarks said that he was ...

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  7. STRATHFIELD.

    Alderman F, Parsons (Mayor) presided at Tuesday night's meeting. It was docided to co-operate with Petersham Council in a deputation to the Government on the subject of the cattle-driving ...

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  8. WAVERLEY.

    The ordinary meeting of the council was held on 23rd April.The Mayor (Alderman A.c. Hewleft, J.P.)presided, Alderman W.T.Ball Forwarded his resignation as an alderman. The Mayor Said ...

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  9. SYDNEY DINGY SAILING CLUB.

    The last of this soason's races for boats of this club was sailded on Saturday over the usual Shark Island course. The race was a general handicap, the times being given at the start. The entries and ...

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  10. ERMINGTON AND RYDALMERE.

    A meeting of the above council was hold on 24th April. A letter was received from the Department of Lands in answer to a letter from the council, stating that as the road loading to Rydalmere ...

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  11. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    The final trophy cricket match Inverell team v. Mounted Rifles 16 was bogun to-day, Inverell being sent to the wickets, where they remained the whole day, making [?] runs for four wickets. Roberts scored ...

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  12. LILLIE BRIDGE GROUNDS.

    The following weights have been declared for the races to be run at Lillie Bridge this afternoon:- CLUB HANDICAP (13.3 to 14.0). 4 furlongs.—Moss Rose, 9st [?]; Twinkle, [?] Raven, 7st 121b; Daisy, 7st 101b; ...

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  13. PARRAMATTA.

    A meeting of the above council was hold on 21st April, the Mayor (Alderman C. J. Byrnes) presiding over a full council. The retrenchment scheme was brought up for adoption. The proposals were not to ...

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  14. ENTRIES FOR THE RUGBY FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS.

    Entries for the competitions, to take place under the auspices of the Rugby Union, closed on Saturday night. There are only six clubs in the senior ranks, Glebe and Parramatta having dropped out, while ...

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  15. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The following are the starts for Moroney's Twelfth Novice Handicap, to be run to-morrow night:- E. Greem. A. Thomas, 6 yards; A. Hill, J. Lock. H.J. Wilson, W. Rogoncamp.7½; R.Davis, George Kennely. 8; ...

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  16. MANLY.

    This council held a meeting on 23rd April.Alderman H. E. Farmer presided. The correspondence included a communication from F.H. Wilson, acting Under-Secretary, informing the council that, ...

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  17. MEETING AT GRANVILLE.

    A public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Granville, on Friday night, to consider the Dean case. The Mayor (Alderman Joseph Spears) presided, and there was a large attendance. Alderman ...

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  18. BOWLS.

    The above clubs played a four-rink match on the City green on Saturday. In its later stages the game was very close and interesting, for, though the city led in the first three half-hours, the St.Leonards ...

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  19. ALLEGED EXEMPTIONS FROM LAND VALUE TAXATION.

    Sir,—In view of the fact that the country has pronounced so unmistakably in favour of land value taxation, it is a matter of vital importance that the application of the principle should be upon ...

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  20. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

    The annual meeting in connection with the Bathurst Picnic Race Club was held to-day at Hereford. There was a large attendance, ladies mustering in force. The weather was beautifully fine, and ...

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  21. THE LIVE CATTLE EXPORT TRADE.

    The most encouraging information that has been publishod in Sydney as yet affecting the expert of live cattle to England from New South Wales is that concerning the shipment of cattle by the ...

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  22. MEETING AT NEWCASTLE.

    In[?]pursuance of a numerously-signed requisition Alderman W.B.Sharp, Mayor of Newcastle, convened a public meeting last night for the purpose of urging upon the Government the necessity for ...

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  23. FOOTBALL.

    The following matches were played on Saturday:- Wallaroo and Piddington Plectorate played on the Agricultural Society's ground, and Wallaroo won ...

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  24. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    The Chittoor will berth at Market whar[?] to-day tl load for the solomon Islands. Captain R.Taplin reports that the steamer Burrawon[?] crossed the Macleay bar at 10.15 a.m. on the 27th, and ...

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  25. NEWTOWN V.WAVERLEY.

    On Saturday afternoon four [?] from Newtown visited Waverley, and succeeded in defeating the local players on their own green. The game throughout was watched with great interest, and the big win ...

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  26. SANDOWN PARK RACES.

    The abovenamed meeting was held on Saturday. Delightful weather prevailed, and there was a fair attendance.The following were the results:- T[?] HACDICAP, [?] Furlongs.—Mr.G.Green's Sylvia, ...

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  27. ASHFIELD RINK MATCH.

    The semi-final round of the Ashf[?]eld Club rink matches for the vice-president's trophies was played on Saturday afternoon. The competing rinks were those captained by Hutchings and Dixson ...

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  28. MANLY V. CITY.

    Two rinks from the City Club visited Manly on Saturday, and played the local men on their own green. The result was a victory for the visitors by over two to one. The rinks and scores were:— ...

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  29. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    A largely-signed requisition is being presented asking the local magistrates to convene a public meeting to sympathise with George Dean, and to urge that the case be retried. ...

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  30. CHURCH NEWS.

    The anniversary of the church and the appointment of the Rev. John Fordyee, M.A.,was celebrated at the Point Piper-road (Woollshra) Congregational Church yesterday, when special ...

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  31. A NOVICES' MATCH.

    At the invitation ot Mr. John Young, president of the Bowling Association, the members of the borough councils of Annandale, Leichhardt, and Camperdown took part in a game of bowls at Kontville, ...

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  32. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    On Saturday afternoon the members, of the Redforn Bicycle Club held a one mile handicap roadster race on the Redfern oval track in the presence of several thousands of people.The field was a splendid ...

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  33. CRICKET.

    The following matches were played on Saturday:- Paddington and South sydney, concluded their match on the Sydney Cricket Ground,and after an ...

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  34. SYDNEY AMATEUR WALKING CLUB.

    The Sydney Amateur Walking Club opened their season on Saturday with an outing at Mosman.One party, among whom were Messrs. R. Coombes (president), R.C. Reid, W.D.Heher, T.A. ...

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  35. CANLEY VALE AND CABRAMATTA FRUITGROWERS' ASSOCIATION.

    A Special meeting of the above, convened for the purpose of considering the new Vine Diseases Bill, was held at the Association Hall, Canley Vale. last week. Mr.G. Stimson, president, occupied the ...

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  36. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Tainui left Monie Video on the 26th, homewards. The R.M.S O[?]muz is due to-day at Adelaide with the English mail under date 29th March. ...

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  37. MOSMAN.

    This council met on 23rd April, when the Mayor (Alderman Bladen) presided. [?] reply to questions by Alderman Taylor the Mayor Stated that the revenue received for the year 1894-95.exclusive of ...

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  38. ADELAIDE TATTERSALL'S MEETING.

    The Tattersall's Cup Meeting, postponed from last Saturday week on account of unfavourable weather, took place on the old course this afternoon. The attendance was satisfactory, and the fields large. ...

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  39. ALTERATION IN RUNNING OF U.S.S. STEAMERS.

    An alteration has been made in the running of the Rotomahana and Hau[?]. The former will now leave for Dunedin direst on Wednesday next. takin southern passengers and cargo, and is timed to leave Dunedin on the ...

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  40. REDFERN HARRIERS.

    On Saturday afternoon the first race in connection with the recently formed Redfern Harriers' Club took place on the Redfern Ovaltrack, and was witnessed by a large number of people. The event was ...

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  41. ROUND ISLAND TRIP OF THE TAIERI.

    The Taieri left Sydney on 30th March, Sighted Kandavan at 8.30 a.m. on 7th April. Sava.anchored at 9.40 P.m.on 7th April: left on the 8th for Lan[?] Bay, and arrived at 4.45 p.m. Remained [?] 7.45 p.m. on the 9th. ...

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  42. ROCKDALE.

    At the last meeting of this council the St. Peters Council forwarded the copy of resolutions passed by them relative to urging the Government to dredge and remove the growth of weed and accumulation ...

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  43. HURSTVILLE.

    A special meeting of the Hurstville Municipal Council was held at the council-chambers on 22nd April. Alderman Newell moved.—"That the auditors (Messrs.W. H. Austin and A.H.Gregory) ...

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  44. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The members of the Volunteer Ar[?]lery Rifle Club held their first shooting for the June quarter on Saturday, under unfavourable conditions as regarded light, having been delayed above an hour at the ...

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  45. HUDDART, PARKER AND CO[?]SLINE.

    The Elingamite left for Melbourne on Friday, 26th ins[?] and was due there [?] evening. She will leave Melbourne for Sydney on the 4th May. Burrumbeet is at Melbourne. and left that port for Sydney yesterday. ...

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  46. LAWN TENNIS.

    The New South Wales team for the intercolonial match against Victoria, commencing next Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, was chosen on Saturday as follow:—D. Webb, E. B. Dewhurat, S.A. ...

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  47. THE ST. LEONARDS RIFLE CLUB.

    The members of this club met on the local range on Saturday last, and took part in the first competition for the Rifle Association medal, conditions being seven shots with two sighters each at 5OO and ...

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  48. BURWOOD.

    A meeting held on 21st April, The Works Department notitied that it was not intended to continue the storm-water sower beyond Wort-street The department also acceded to council's request ...

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  49. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S TIME-TABLE FOR MAY.

    It has been decided to make some alterations in the running of the steamers engaged in the intercolonial trade,as the following brief sketch will show:— The steam[?] hitherto [?] hence on Wednesdays, via Auckland and ...

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  50. GOLF.

    A meeting of gentlemen interested in the formation of a gulf club for Botany took place in the local Town Hall on Friday evening. The chair was occupied by the Mayor (Aldeman J.J. Macfadyen). ...

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  51. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The weather was gloriously fine for the Kensington Meeting on Saturday last, and the attendance was about the most numerous yet seen upon that popular recreation ground. The fields were large, and the ...

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  52. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    The third shooting for the New South Wales Rifle Association medal by members of the Mount Victoria Civihau Ri[?] Club took place yesterday. The conditions were seven shots each at 500 yards and ...

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  53. FIJI SHIPPING.

    Captain C. E.Saunders. of the Bir[?], reports that the Dione had [?] finished loading at Levuka on the 20th, and was to leave for Europe shortly. The shooner Rotumah left [?] for Wallis on the 16th instant. The ...

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  54. THE PORPOSED IRON AND STEEL WORKS.

    Sir,—Granting that the Government gave an order for 200,000 tons of steel rails, and 10 per cent. on the price of imported rails, what are they going to do with the mills after completing the order for the ...

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  55. REVISION OF THE TARIFF.

    Sir,—I belive it is the intontion of the Government in revising the tariff to leave the duty on wheat and sugar for the present and take the duty off biscuits.This would be a great injustice to the ...

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  56. AQUATICS.

    Had it been the height of the sailling season, a better day could not have boon expected for a sailing race than that of Saturday, when the second last of this club's events was sailed over the usual triangular ...

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  57. NEW CALEDONIA SHIPPING.

    The Fiado, in Jouve and Co.'s line, on the run across to Noumea, from Newcastle, made a most successful trip with her cattle, not losing a beast of the 140 on board. The And[?]a barque. from Sydney arrived 16th April.The ...

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  58. ROOKWOOD.

    The regular meeting of the above council was held on 24th April. The Auburn Council wrote inviting co-operation in an endeavour to be made to induce the Minister for Public Works to sanction the ...

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  59. VESSELS SPOKEN.

    The Birkagate reports:—The barque Dione had nearly finished loading at Levuka and was to leave for Europe shortly. The schooner Rotumah left [?]ka for Wallis passed the Ovalau 150 miles S.w. of Fiji the 19th: passed ...

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  60. FIVE DOCK.

    At Thursday night's meeting the Principal UnderSocretary, in reply to council's letter claiming compensation for demage done to streets and foot paths by cattle being driven [?]orough the borough to the ...

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