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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) MAITLAND CIRCUIT COURT.

    The Circuit Court was opened to-day at East Maitland before Sir George Innes. William James Axers, Andrew H. Darcy, and Henry Burt were charged with feloniously slaying Robert Donaldson ...

    Article : 83 words
  3. THE MAYORESS'S RECEPTION.

    Handsome as the Centennial Hall is in its simple beauty of proportion, with the grand organ and orchestra in the western end, the appearance was greatly improved yesterday afternoon, ...

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  4. OUR PASTORAL INDUSTRY.

    Most of the charm of couutry-house life has departed from the pastoral industry since it has become a matter of business rather than a pleasant gentlemanly occupation. The old homestead with ...

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  5. POLITICAL MEETINGS. MR. ALDERMAN WM. CULLEN WARD'S MEETING.

    In the Oddfellows' Hall, Darling-street, Balmain, last night the initiatory meeting was held for the furtherance of Alderman Wm. Cullon Ward's candidature for North Balmain. Mr. Neil Macintosh ...

    Article : 185 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    A programme of pony and galloway races is down for discussion at Moorefield this afternoon, and visitors to that popular sporting rendezvous will, in addition to the ordinary service by rail to Kogarah, ...

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  7. SWIMMING.

    A meeting of the New South Wales Swimming association took place on Monday night at the Natatorium, Pitt-street. Mr. F. W. Lloyd presided. There was a large attendance of delegates. A letter ...

    Article : 125 words
  8. WAGGA CIRCUIT COURT.

    The criminal sittings of the Circuit Court were opened this morning, before Mr. Justice Foster. Mr. Simpson acted as Crown Prosecutor. The following cases wore tried:—William Cobcroft, embezzlement ...

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  9. NEW ZEALAND.

    Very disastrous floods and a violent gale have been experienced in the Hawke's Bay district. A A large tract of country is under water, and much damage to property is reported. During the ...

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  10. LANG LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A meeting of members of the Lang Division Labour Electoral League waa held in the Mission Chapel, Wentworth-lane, last evening. The president, Mr. P. J. M'Dermott, occupied the ...

    Article : 97 words
  11. BOWLS.

    Messrs. Lawrence, Pierce, and Hankin are the remaining competitors for the Ashfield Club's champion gold medal and Mr. M. Browne's bowls. Only two rounds of the competition remain to be played. ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. ST. LEONARDS RTFLE CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the St. Leonards Civilian Rifle Club was held last Friday evening at Mr. W. H. Howard's rooms, Walker-street, North Sydney. The balance-sheet, which showed a credit ...

    Article : 149 words
  13. GLEBE ELECTORATE.

    We understand that Mr. Bruce Smith had arranged to address his constituents during this week, but that owing to the lengthened sittings of the Circuit Court at Wagga Wagga the address has been postponed for ...

    Article : 40 words
  14. NEWTOWN ELECTORATE.

    A meeting of the electors of the St. Peters division of the Newtown electorate was held at the Newtown Town Hall on Monday evening, when a requisition, signed by over 600 electors, was presented to the ...

    Article : 88 words
  15. THE WATERS OF THE MURRAY.

    The report of the Commission appointed to inquire into the question as to the utilizing of the waters of the River Murray for irrigation purposes, and the preservation of the navigation and water rights of this ...

    Article : 364 words
  16. NEW SOUTH WALES GUN CLUB.

    A match and open sweepstake, shooting took place on the club's grounds, Botany, on Monday afternoon. The attendance was good. The match was won by Mr. Woolcot, 28 yards, with 13 kills; Mr. ...

    Article : 153 words
  17. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 163 words
  18. COOK ELECTORAL DIVISION.

    Mr. S. J. Whiddon's committee held a meeting on Monday evening at the Congregational schoolroom, Devonshire-street. There was a large attendance. An executive committee, consisting of Mr. W. Hart ...

    Article : 56 words
  19. RANDWICK LABOUR LEAGUE.

    The above league held a meeting on Friday at St. Judo's Schoolroom. Mr. Hughes gave an address on the progress of the labour party in the districts of Murrumbidgee, Burrowa, and East Macquarie. A ...

    Article : 60 words
  20. "CITIZEN'S" POLITICAL ECONOMY.

    Sir,—Your correspondent "Citizen," in your issue of Saturday last, tells us that "in the coast districts about half of the population of the colony is to be found, but a large proportion of them simnly ...

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  21. BOTANY PONY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 111 words
  22. ANTI-HUMBUG LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the Anti-Humbug League was held in Kent-street last evening. Alderman Navin was in the chair. Mr. HARRY FORAN expounded the principles of the ...

    Article : 134 words
  23. MEETINGS. PUBLIC WOBKS COMMITTEE.

    PROPOSED DEVIATION ON THE WESTERN LINE. A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held yesterday afternoon, under the presidency of Mr. J. Gurrard, M.L.A. ...

    Article : 419 words
  24. MOOREFIELD PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 335 words
  25. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    This council met on Monday evening. The Lands Department forwarded a special lease for a jetty on piles in the Latin Cove River, the annual rental to be £2, and the lease to date from 1st January, 1894, to ...

    Article : 400 words
  26. AMUSEMENTS. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The last three nights of "The Shamrock and the Rose" are announced at Her Majesty's Theatre, where playgoers seem to be fully enjoying the advantages presented by this clever melodrama, so ...

    Article : 116 words
  27. DEATH OF MR. ANDREW BROWN, J.P.

    Yesterday evening Mr. Andrew Brown, J.P., died at his residence. Cooerwull, aged 96. The deceased came to the colony over 70 years ago, and a good portion of his life was devoted to pastoral ...

    Article : 205 words
  28. KENSINGTON RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 266 words
  29. LYCEUM THEATEE.

    "Niobe—All Smiles" is drawing large audiences at the Lyceum Theatre, where the Brough-Boucicault Comedy Company are well-suited by the exigencies of Messrs. H. and E. Paulton's comedy. ...

    Article : 139 words
  30. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held in the offices, Pitt-street, yesterday afternoon. Mr. C. F. Darley, president, occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance of the ...

    Article : 201 words
  31. FILLIS'S CIRCUS

    At this place of entertainmeut the stag hunt will be given for the last time to-day. There will be a performance commencing at 3 p.m. to-day in addition to the evening performance. ...

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  32. THE TRADE OF NEWCASTLE.

    The customs and statistical returns of Newcastle for the past three months exhibit a decrease compared with a similar period last year. The coal returns show 476,543 tons hauled over the Government ...

    Article : 169 words
  33. FOOTBALL.

    The adjourned annual meeting of the Granville Football Club was held on Monday, Mr. J. Weir presiding, The balance-sheet showed a small credit balance. On the motion of Mr. Braine, seconded by ...

    Article : 198 words
  34. MR. M'GARVIE SMITH'S REPORT.

    Sir,—Very wide circulation has been given to an official statement that I improperly made public through the Herald, on 6th March, a confidential report which I was employed to make for the Water ...

    Article : 767 words
  35. CONCERT AT THE VICTORIA BARRACKS.

    A concert was held in the entertainment hall at the Victoria Barracks last night in aid of the Ladies' Working Society. There was a large attendance, including Major-General Hutton, Colonel Spalding, ...

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  36. THE DISPUTE AT SHEA'S CREEK.

    Sir,—Allow me to correct a report that appeared in the coluums of your influential journal on Saturday last in relation to the above. You stated that Mr. Darley assorted "that an average of 6s 6s 6d per ...

    Article : 582 words
  37. CONCERT AT PADDINGTON.

    Miss Naylor's Concert Company gave a concert last night in St. Matthias's Hall, Paddington, in aid of the funds of St. Matthias's Tennis Club. The following ladies and gentlemen were the principal ...

    Article : 66 words
  38. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the N.S.W. Auxiliary of the London Missionary Society was held last evening in the Newtown Congregational Church. The audience was a large one. The Rev. G. Campbell ...

    Article : 290 words
  39. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following stock have passed through here during the last few days, viz.:—2000 fat wethers, from Tigalano station to Riverstone Meat Works, R. Richards owner, George Adams in charge to ...

    Article : 484 words
  40. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) FOOTBALL.

    At the annual meeting of Our Boys' Football Club last night, a satisfactory report was read by the secretary, Mr. E. Hood. It stated that the club had a successful season. For the W.R.F. Union badges, ...

    Article : 79 words
  41. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    The first issue of "Clark's Civil Service Annual" is to hand. This volume forms a compendium of information relative to the English Civil Service, its regulations, examinations, and matters of interest to ...

    Article : 148 words
  42. CRICKET.

    The following is the draw for matches to be played under the central of the New South Wales Cricket Union:—Borough competitions: Winners—Newtown v. North Sydney, Hurstville or Camperdown v. ...

    Article : 54 words
  43. HARRIERS.

    The annual meeting of the Sydney Harriers is advertised to be held this evening, at the York Hotel, King-street. The business will be the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet and the election ...

    Article : 66 words
  44. ILLAWARRA MINERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of delegates of the Illawarra Miners' Association was held at the Terminus Hotel. Wollongong, on Saturday. Mr. T. Coulsou, late president of the association, having left the district, ...

    Article : 284 words
  45. CENTENNIAL LODGE, No. £504, I.O.G.T.

    This lodge held its weekly meeting on Monday. It was decided to suspend the standing rules until 9.30, in order to admit an official visit from the juvenile temple, Rose of Pyrmont, who numbered over 30 ...

    Article : 59 words
  46. CYCLING.

    A special general meeting of the Redfern Bicycle Club was held at the Redfern Town Hall on Monday. Mr. T. C. Newman occupied the chair, and there were over 31 members present. A letter was ...

    Article : 223 words
  47. ROYAL BLACK KNIGHTS.

    On Saturday evening a preceptory, under the P.G.C. of New South Wales, Royal Black Knights of Ireland, was opened. A number of brethren left Sydney in a drag. The Grand Master, T. R. M. ...

    Article : 166 words
  48. THE DIFFICULTY OF THE COAL TRADE.

    Sir,—May I trouble you with an extract from an English letter received to-day, as its tale may cause some to reflect in these troublous times? Speaking of the strikes and difficulties in connection with the ...

    Article : 152 words
  49. AQUATICS.

    A large master of members attended the club meeting at Jacobson's Hotel, Balmain, last night. Mr. F. J. Donovan (commodore) presided. The principal business was the presentation of the championship ...

    Article : 142 words
  50. ST. JOHN'S BISHOPTHORPE INSTITUTE.

    This institute held its weekly meeting on Friday evening. The president, Rev. S. S. Tovey, was in the chair. The debate was, "That in the Interests of the Colonies Federation is urgently needed. "The ...

    Article : 13 words
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