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  2. REVIEW OF THE METROPOLITAN TROOPS.

    A review of the Metropolitan troops by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, Sir Robert Duff, P.C., G.C.M.G., took place in the morning in the Centennial Park. The proceedings were on a ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A memorial fountain, which has been erected in the park to the memory of the late Mr. K. A. Young, was handed over by Mr. N. D. Cohen, on behalf of the subscribers, to the Mayor (Alderman H. C. ...

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  4. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    BRISBANE.—Arrivals; May 24. Wodonga (s.), from Cooktown; Burwah (s.), from Rockhampton; Barrabool (s.), Gulf of Bothnia (s.), from Sydney. The Duke of Buckingh[?]m arrived at Keppel Bay. The konoowarra (s.) left keppel ...

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  5. SPRING IN LONDON.

    It is Sunday morning (writes Mr. George Moore in the Pall Mail Gazzette, and as I sit at my window lazily watching the sparrows—restless black dots that ha[?]t the old tree which stands at ...

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  6. STANDARD THEATRE.

    Last night the Government Printing Office Dramatic and Musical Sociaty gave a performance at the Standard Theatre in aid of the funds of the society, which, judging from the excellent ...

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  7. MANLY.

    Several thousands of people journeved to Manly the boats of the Port Jackson Steamship Company and the Manly Co-operative Steam Ferry Company being taxed to their [?]most capacity. The various ...

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  8. JEWS IN THE ARMY:

    Jewish soldiering in England is far from being the mushroom phenomenon some people seem to imagine it. As far back as the Protectorate we find a Spanish Jew named Caceres laving before Cromwell a ...

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  9. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Last night's performance by Harry Rickards' Company at the Tivoli Theatre was witnessed by an audience that crowded the building in all parts. There was a holiday programme, and all the numbers ...

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  10. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

    There was a large attendance at the Zoological Gardens throughout the day, the stream of visitors commencing to set in early in the morning and continuing until a late hour. The ...

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  11. HISCOCK'S FEDERAL MINSTRELS.

    A full house assembled at the School of Arts last night to witness the performance by Hiscock's Federal Ministrels and Speciality Union. A good variety programme had been arranged, and appeared to ...

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  12. GARDENS AND PARKS.

    Each succeeding holiday emphasises the esteem in which the Botanic Gardens, the Domain, Hyde and Moore Parks, and the other public reserves are held by the citizens of Sydney. Yesterday thousands of ...

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  13. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Imperial German mail steamer Hobenzollern, hence to Bremen passed Gabo Island at 9.40 a.m. yesterday, [?] route to Melbourne. The R.M.S. Monowai left Auckland at 6.50 p.m. [?] ...

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  14. AMUSEMENTS. THE BELLE COLE CONCERTS.

    There was a great attendance at the penultimate concert of the Belle Cole series given at the Town Hall last night. The front seats were not all filled, but the undress portions of the house were crowded ...

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  15. ALHAMBRA MUSIC HALL.

    The Alhambra Company was greeted by a full house last night at the Alhambra Music Hall. The programme opened with "Our Seaside Picnic," which afforded scope for the display of great ...

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  16. THE M.M.S. VILLE DE LA C[?]OTAT.

    At a speed of 15 knots to the coast and 16.3 from Seal Rocks to Sydney the French mail steamer arrived from Noumea yesterday. The trip from a business point of view was successful, a large number of passengers ...

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  17. BOTANY.

    The attendance of pleasure-seekers at Sir Joseph Joseph Banks Grounds yesterday showed by comparison a decided falling off in numbers, there being only about 200 present. However, those who ...

    Article : 68 words
  18. CIRCULAR QUAY.

    From early morning until late in the afternoon the Circular Quay presented a very busy appearance. Holiday-seekers. equipped with a day's provisions, were making their way to one or other of the many ...

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  19. THE GRETA COLLIERY.

    The miners' secretary has received a letter from Mr. Cater, manager of the Grota mine, giving the final terms upon which work may be resumed in the colliery. The letter states that 10,000 tons of coalhave ...

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  20. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CAMP MEETING.

    Selecting a picturesque spot near Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, commanding an attractive view of Farm Cove, the flag-bedecked warships, and the less enticing Woolloomooloo Bay, the Primitive Methodists ...

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  21. THE A.U.S.N. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Glanworth (s.), for Melbourne and Adelaide, sails hence to-day at 5 p.m. The Wondonga (s.) leaves Brisbane for Sydney to-morrow, and sails on Tuesday, at 5 p.m., for Melbourne. The Fitzroy (s.), for Brisbane ...

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  22. GRANVILLE.

    The holiday passed off very quietly here, and the local attractions were few. A large number patronised the Granville Park, and several cricket and football matches were played. ...

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  23. SOCIAL AT REDFERN.

    Last evening a social took place in the Redfern Town Hall, under the auspices of the Ophir Club. There were about 60 couples present. Messrs. M'Kcown and Honnivall fulfilled the duties of Ms.C., ...

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  24. OCEAN EXCURSIONS.

    The Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Company despatched two steamships on ocean excursions yesterday. The s.s. Maitland went to Cowan Bay, and the s.s. Sydney was despatched to Newport. ...

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  25. MESSRS. HOWARD SMITH AND SONS' LINE.

    The Peregrine sails hence to-morrow for Melbourne, and returns thence on Wednesday, sailing from Sydney for Queensland ports on Saturday, 5th June. The Gabo sails hence to-morrow for Western Australian ports, via ...

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  26. DARLINGHURST SKATING RINK.

    The popularity of rinking was demonstrated by the fact that yesterday in spite of the beautiful weather, the Darlinghurst rink was well patronised. Three sessions were held, and morning, afternoon, ...

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  27. CAMP MEETING AT MIDDLE HEAD.

    The Central Methodist Mission held a camp meeting at Middle Head yesterday. The steamer Baldrock made her first trip early in the morning calling at Stephen's Wharf, Balmain, and the Floating ...

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  28. CRYSTAL MAZE.

    The Crystal Maze, in the Strand Arcade, which has of late attained a large measure of popularity as a holiday resort, had a large share of public patronage yesterday. ...

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  29. THE BIRKSGATE.

    Within a few hours of her expected arrival the Birksgate was signalled off the coast and made the port last evening, anchoring in Watson's Bay. She will be cleared this morning and come up to the A.U.S.N. Company's Wharf. ...

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  30. SHAMROCK CLUB PICNIC.

    An enjoyable family picnic was held by the Shamrock Club at Athol Gardens. Steamers ran to the resort all day long and carried large numbers of holiday-seekers. The Hibernian Band played ...

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  31. NEWCASTLE AND DISTRICT POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND DOG SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    The third annual show under the auspices of the Newcastle and District Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Dog Society was opened to-day in the Olympic Hall, Bolton-street. The exhibits were well ...

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  32. CYCLORAMA.

    This popular place of amusement, which still occupies the same position opposite the railway station, was largely patronised yesterday. The management had provided a special holiday programme, which ...

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  33. THISTLE CLUB.

    A holiday social in connection with the Thistle Club took place in the Carrington H[?]ll last night. There were about 40 couples present. Mr. M'Kie acted as M.C., and the music was supplied by Messrs. ...

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  34. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passings:—450 fat and store cattle, from other districts to Albury market, various owners; 8200 fat and store sheep, from other districts to Albury market. various owners; 600 crossbred ...

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  35. CHOWDER BAY.

    Boats plied to Chowder Bay all the morning and till late in the afternoon. As a result some hundreds of holiday people were earned thither. Many kinds of sports were indulged in, to the manifest delight of ...

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  36. HOLIDAY IN THE COUNTRY.

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  37. FIJI SHIPPING.

    By the Birksgate are advised:—The schooner Rotomah left Suva on the 1[?]th and arrived at Levuka same date; the F[?]ona, from Sydney arrived at Suva on the 16th, and left for Lancala Bay same date. ...

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  38. THE FOREST QUEEN.

    Forster reports yesterday the ketch Forest Queen, which was ashore near here some time back, was successfully floated off to-day, and sailed round here. She is now inside safe. ...

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  39. WATSON'S BAY.

    The Watson's Bay Ferry Company's steamers carried a large number of passengers to Watson's Bay, and at South Head there were many picnic parties. A number of holiday folk journeyed to ...

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  40. PARRAMATTA.

    A large number of persons visited Parramatta. The park was crowded. The inmates of the various benevolent asylums were given Queen's fare and a number of residents were present to see the old men ...

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  41. MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BILL.

    Sir,—I see that our Upper House seems determined again to defeat this hill by inserting amendments which will make it practically useless. Now as a landholder I must ask for space to protest against ...

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  42. A QUESTION.—ARE YOU A WOMAN'S RIGHTER?

    Sir,—As one of the minor " political points " at the coming election will be " Are you a woman's righter? " and as, after all, it is an important question, will a little philosophising do any harm even ...

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  43. RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

    Compared with the corresponding day of last year the railway traffic yesterday showed a slight increase. At Rediern the bookings were by no means heavy, but the traffic seemed to flow in ...

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  44. ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, ROOKWOOD.

    A successful variety entertainment was given by the St. Francis Minstrel and Specialty Troupe at St. Joseph's School, Rookwood, in aid of the church funds on Wednesday evening. The performance ...

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  45. PARRAMATTA RIVER.

    The traffic by the Parramatta River Company's steamers yesterday was very large and an excellent service was maintained throughout the day. Correy's Gardens at Cabarita were visited by about ...

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  46. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. BOTANY.

    A meeting of the Botany Council was held on 23rd May. The Mayor, Alderman un Luland, J.P., presided. A letter was read from the Strathfield Council asking co-operation relative to the ...

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  47. SURGERY AT SEA.

    Sir,—Whilst reading a report in your valuable paper of an accident that happened on board a ship during her passage to this port it struck me (as an ex-salt) that some provision should be made in the ...

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  48. TRAMWAY TRAFFIC.

    The tramway traffic yesterday was not exceptionally heavy. Coogee perhaps took the bulk of the traffic, about 70 car loads being despatched there. Bondi followed close, and the races at ...

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  49. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    At Her Majesty's Theatre the management was satisfied with the matin[?]e attendance, which compared favourably with that of last Queen's Birthday, but the real rush of holiday-makers was reserved for ...

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  50. BONDI AQUARIUM.

    The Bondi Aquarium afforded amusement yesterday for about 2000 persons, exclusive of the attendance at the evening entertainment. At noon a Punch and Judy show was provided and shortly afterwards ...

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  51. THE BOURKE PASTORAL SHOW.

    The show to-day was attended by over 2000 people, the chief attraction being the hack, hunter, and trotting closes. The hack event was well filled with horses of moderate quality, and the two other ...

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  52. ROOKWOOD.

    A meeting was held on Wednesday. The Mayor (Alderman A. Jones) presided. The tender of stanley and Cruickshank was accepted for work on London-road and in Francis-street, and that of ...

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  54. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    A great audience witnessed the performance of " Lady Windermere's Fan," and it was soon evident that the trenchant satire and keen wit of the comedy were fully appreciated by the house. Mrs. Brough, ...

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  55. THEATRE ROYAL.

    A brief season of three nights, under the direction of Mr. H. A. Gribben, was opened last night at the Theatre Royal in the presence of a fairly numorous audience. The farcical comedy entitled " As Large ...

    Article : 257 words
  56. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    It is officially notified that the undermentioned officers, having concluded the course laid down in G.O. 59 of 30th March last, have been passed by the Major-General Commanding:— ...

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  57. COOGEE AND THE AQUARIUM.

    The attendance at Coogee was, as is usual on a holiday, very large. The trams from early morning poured out contingents of pleasure-seekers, and by the afternoon there must have been several thousands ...

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