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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Up to 5 p.m. to-day Mr. W. L. Davis will receive entries for the following events on the card for the Canterbury Park November Meeting, which takes place next Saturday:—Hurdle Race, a handicap of ...

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  3. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered Outward: November 10, Strathord (s.), 4070 tons, Captain F. West, for Noumea; Flade (s.), 985 tons, Captain Paul Bauret, for Noumea; South Australian (s.), 716 tons, Captain J. Ussher, for ...

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  4. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    On Saturday afternoon the Army Service Corps held a foot parade at the Victoria Barracks. E (Parramatta) Company had a field practice at the Randwick Rifle Range on Saturday afternoon, in ...

    Article : 88 words
  5. RACING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Tattersall's Birthday Meeting drew a large gathering of sportsmen yesterday, and the racing was as good as the attendance. The principal event was the Prince of Wales Stakes, 6 furlongs, and resulted ...

    Article : 75 words
  6. AQUATICS.

    The opening race of the prince Alfred Yacht Club was sailed on Saturday over the following course:- From a flying start at 2.15 p.m. from a line between the starter's boat and H.M.S. Orlando's buoy, down ...

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  7. NAVAL BRIGADE RIFLE CLUB.

    Members of the Naval Brigade Rifle Club took part in the second of the club's series of competitions, the distances being 600 yards and 700 yards, with the usual sighting shots. The following were the ...

    Article : 137 words
  8. RACE MEETING AT COOLGARDIE.

    The first race meeting on the Coolgardie goldfield was held at Hannan's Lake on Friday, when several hundred attended. The Brookman Cup was won by Poet's Rocket. The Kalgoorlie ...

    Article : 75 words
  9. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    At the spring reunion of the Canterbury Jockey Club to-day the following events were decided:- CANTERBURY CUP of 500 sovs., and 10 sovs. each second horse 75 sovs. and third 25 from the stake. ...

    Article : 178 words
  10. VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY RIFLE CLUB.

    A number of members of the Rifle Club of the Volunteer Artillery took part in the first competition for the current quarter. The distances were 500 yards and 600 yards, seven shots and eighters at each ...

    Article : 109 words
  11. MILITARY TOURNAMENT AT CAMDEN.

    The military tournament held at Camden on the 9th instant passed off successfully. The weather was all that could be desired, the events varied, and the entries numerous. There was a large attendance, ...

    Article : 281 words
  12. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Entries close to-morrow night at the usual places for Moroney's 275 yards handicap, to be run on the 20th instant, also for the 1 mile handicap walk, to be held in conjunction with that race. ...

    Article : 37 words
  13. CRICKET.

    The following matches were played on Saturday:- Paddington and East Sydney commenced an electorate match on the Sydney Cricket Ground. ...

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  14. AMUSEMENTS.

    The popularity of "The New Boy" continues undiminished, and on Saturday evening there was an excellent attendance at the Lyceum. "To Call Her Mine." which preceded the farcical comedy, has been ...

    Article : 232 words
  15. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. lonic left Rio Janeiro on the 9th instant, homewards. The R.M.S. Valetta arrived at Colombo on the 8th instant, homewards. ...

    Article : 65 words
  16. THE ARMAND BEHIC.

    The French mail steamer Armand Behic on Saturday morning early entered from Marseilles. On the voyage she had the misfortune to take the ground when coming through the Canal, and it was not unitl her coal and part ...

    Article : 239 words
  17. THE INFLUENCE OF THE MELBOURNE CUP.

    Last evening, in the Congregational Church, Pittstreet, the Rev. E. T. Dunstan preached on the "Influence of the Melbourne Cup." Mr. Dunstan based his sermon on Isaiah IXV., 11—"Yo that ...

    Article : 517 words
  18. HER MAJESTY'S.

    The drama of "Siberia," with its exciting incidents and thrilling story of the sufferings of political exiles in Siberia, is still drawing well at Her Majesty's, and on Saturday evening a large and appreciative ...

    Article : 77 words
  19. A. AND A. ROUTE.

    The s.s. Arawa has been chartered by the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand for the mail service between Sydney and San Francisco. This change has been made in order to release the fine steamer Monowai for service in the ...

    Article : 139 words
  20. THEATRE ROYAL.

    There is little to add to the opening notice of "Hands Across the Sea" beyond the fact that on Saturday evening there was a very good house, and the performance was thoroughly enjoyed. The ...

    Article : 110 words
  21. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

    To-day a cricket match was played here between Lawson and Springwood teams, and was won by the former by an innings and 30 runs. MITTAGONG, SATURDAY. ...

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  22. LILLIE BRIDGE PONY RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the reces to be run this afternoon:- LILIPUTIAN HANDICAP (11.2½ to 12.0½), 3 furlongs.- Fashion, 12st; Paddy, 8st 10lb; Min, Sat 6lb; Little ...

    Article : 176 words
  23. ISLAND TRIP OF THE MOUNT KEMBLA.

    Under charter to the Australian-New Hebrides Company the Mount Kembla on Saturday finished a round trip from Sydney to the New Hebrides group. The steamer left the A.U.S.N. Wharf at 10 p.m. on the 22nd October and cleared ...

    Article : 204 words
  24. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    At the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday two performances were given and they were both accorded a liberal amount of patronage, that in the evening being witnessed by a crowded audience. The ...

    Article : 368 words
  25. THE SOUTH CROSS.

    This steamer, to Messrs. Briscoe, Drysdale and Co., entered from London on Saturday, and the agents at once took steps to have her berthed at M'Illwraith's Wharf, in readiness to start discharging early this morning. ...

    Article : 177 words
  26. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) MURWILLUMBAH ANNUAL RACES.

    The annual races were well attended yesterday, and the weather was fine. The following were the results:- OPENING HANDICAP.—Stockville, 1; Brown and Rose, 2; ...

    Article : 108 words
  27. BRIDGE OVER THE NARRAN.

    Sir,—We, the inhabitants of this out-of-the-way part of the colony, have been promised by each successive Government during the past seven or eight years a bridge over the Narran. Tenders have ...

    Article : 202 words
  28. MACLEAN REGATTA.

    The regatta which was held here yesterday resulted as follows:- Amateur Single Sculls.—W. Castner, 10 seconds. start, 1; C. Hynes, 30 seconds, 2. ...

    Article : 53 words
  29. THE STAR OF ENGLAND.

    Under the Tyser line flag the above steamer arrived on Saturday from London. Of the voyage, Captain Wilson reports that he left London on 19th September, and had head winds down Channel. ...

    Article : 142 words
  30. LISMORE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the acceptances for the Lismore Jockey Club handicaps, to be run on the 14th instant:- OPENING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Stockade, 9st 9lb; ...

    Article : 106 words
  31. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The Rosehill November Meeting was brought to a successful termination on Saturday, when beautitully fine weather prevailed, and a large attendance witnessed the sport. The special train service answered all ...

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  32. SWIMMING.

    The Bondi Swimming Club held a 133 yards Members' Handicap at the Bondi Baths on Saturday afternoon. The racing was spirited, and good sport was provided for spectators. The results were as ...

    Article : 565 words
  33. THEYSABEL—DEATH OF THE ENGINEER.

    Captain Fisser, of the steamer Isabel, reports leaving New Britain on the 30th October. Had fresh easterly winds to Smoky Cape on Saturday, and southerly on the 9th and 10th, and N.E. to port, with heavy sea. The ...

    Article : 97 words
  34. SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    Hiscocks' Federal Minstrels received a fair amount of patronage on Saturday evening, though the programme submitted was entitled to more encouraging recognition. In a well-selected first part the ...

    Article : 179 words
  35. SINGLETON JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the Singleton races:- AMATEUR HANDICAP.—Goldstain, 11st 5lb; Greenleck, 10st 71b; Slow Boy, 10st 71b, Galway, 10st; Sir Charles. ...

    Article : 241 words
  36. THE CUTHONA.

    A fine iron ship, the Cuthona, in command of Captain Meumuir, arrived on Saturday from Port Pirie. She has part cargo of iron rails and some wheat for stiffening. The Cuthona is to Messrs. J. Paxton and Co. ...

    Article : 46 words
  37. BONDED STOCKS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 474 words
  38. THE WOOLAHRA.

    Messrs. Cowlishaw Brothers' barque Woollahra, Captain Barneson, sailed from Fredrikstad. Norway, on the 20th July. Had light variable winds and foggy weather in the North Sea. passed through Dover Straits on the 29th, had ...

    Article : 284 words
  39. STEAMER EXCURSION TO COWAN BAY.

    The large paddle steamship Namoi, which seems to be especially well adapted, for making holiday trips. made on Saturday afternoon an excursion to Cowan Bay, in the Hawkesbury River, which was ...

    Article : 110 words
  40. BICYCLE MEETING AT GOULBURN.

    The second day of the Goulburn Wheel Race Championship Meeting was held on the Olympic Ground to-day, in the presence of about 800 persons. The management was again excellent. The ...

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  41. SPORTS AT MOUNT VICTORIA.

    The first of a series of annual sports in connection with "The School" took place here on Prince of Wales' Birthday. The ground used was the new cricket ground on the other side of the railway ...

    Article : 65 words
  42. SIGNOR HAZON'S DEPARTURE.

    The Mayor of Sydney (Sir W. P. Manning) has convened a meeting at the Town Hall for next Thursday afternoon, with a view to recognise the services rendered by Signor Hazon to the cause of ...

    Article : 44 words
  43. THE CASTLEBANK.

    A new ship on her first voyage, the Castlebank, in command of Captain Baird, arrived from Buenos Ayres yesterday and reports light weather and variables to the Cape of Good Hope, passed 3rd October, and moderate along the ...

    Article : 95 words
  44. M'GRATH'S HILL PICNIC RACES.

    There was a large attendance at the second meeting held in connection with the above club yesterday, the following events being decided:- GALLOWAY RACE.—F. Greentree's Fashion, 1. ...

    Article : 87 words
  45. THE THOMAS WALKER HOSPITAL.

    On Friday evening Mrs. C. Gifford Moore gave a vocal and instrumental concert to the convalescents at this hospital, The following took part:—Mrs. C. Gifford Moore, Miss Foulcher, Miss Kemp, Miss B. ...

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  46. THE NEWSBOY.

    The Newsboy, Captain Mollestad, left Vancouver on 12th September, and carried light winds. Trades were good both north and south of the line, which was crossed 27 days out. Fiji was passed 38 days out, the vessel running ...

    Article : 85 words
  47. ENTERTAINMENT ON THE NORTH SYTNEY SUSPENSION BRIDGE.

    The inaugural experiment of holding a dance and promenade concert on the Suspension Bridge over Long Bay, Middle Harbour, which was initiated on Prince of Wales' Birthday, proved so ...

    Article : 205 words
  48. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    The third day's racing of the Q.T.C. Spring Meeting was run on Saturday. The weather was fine: but the attendance was poor. The results are subjoined:- ...

    Article : 281 words
  49. Advertising

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    Advertising : 145 words
  50. BOWLS.

    The New castle Bowling Club played a four-rink match with the St. Leonards Bowling Club, on the green of the latter, on Saturday afternoon. St. Leonards were successful in scoring 105 points ...

    Article : 607 words
  51. Advertising

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    Advertising : 39 words
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