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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    What is believed to be the third suicide that has been committed within the last 14 days was discovered at daylight this morning, when Mrs. May, a widow possessed of considerable means, was found ...

    Article : 143 words
  3. THE UNEMPLOYED MINERS.

    The precincts of the new Courthouse, Newcastle presented a busy scene this morning. From 150 to 200 of all sorts and conditions of men were waiting the arrival of Mr. Creer, superintendent of the ...

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  4. MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORk.

    The monotony of the present depression has lately been relieved by the enterprise of this great company. Defying the prognostications of the detractors of New south Wales, its far-seeing ...

    Article : 1,350 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    "The Grey Mare" was, so to speak, trotted out at the Criterion Theatre last night. Messrs. Sims and Raleigh's three-act farcical comedy is smartly written, but it was evidently not ...

    Article : 1,302 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The programme framed by the Moorefield management for their pony and galloway meeting which takes place on Wednesday next demands the attention of owners and trainors to-day, for at 4 p.m. ...

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  7. MEETINGS.

    At the monthly committee meeting, held at the mission office, Y.M.C.A., yesterday afternoon, there were present—the Revs. J. Buchan M.A., W. Burnott, M.A., D. H. Dillon F. L. Harry, W. M. Dill ...

    Article : 348 words
  8. POLITICAL ADDRESSES.

    At the Carrington Hall, Drummoyne, last night Messrs. T. Bavister and C. J. Dauahey, two of the members for Canterbury addressed a meeting of their constituents. There was a fair attendance. ...

    Article : 760 words
  9. LAND SELECTION IN THE COUNTRY.

    One hundred and thirty acres of conditional purchases were taken up at the Crown Lands Office today by two selectors, the amount received being £26 8s 9d. ...

    Article : 140 words
  10. MELBOURNE SPORTING NEWS.

    Pauline, the winner of the last Hobart Cup, and Harefield arrived from Launceston to-day and are now located at Caulfield. Both are engaged in the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups. Delhi, Manon, ...

    Article : 167 words
  11. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the Engineering Association of New South Wales was held last evening in the society's rooms, 70 Pitt-street. Mr. R. Pollock, the president, occupied the chair, and there was a ...

    Article : 142 words
  12. THE NATIONAL PRIZES.

    The Minister of Agriculture has decided that the first national prize for the best acre of potatoes be divided between Messrs. J. H. and E. E. Crispin, of Carr's Creek, Mr. S. Pa[?]ue, also of Carr's Creek, ...

    Article : 111 words
  13. NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL SIEEPLECHASE.

    The New Zealand Grand National Handicap Steeplechase waa run for to-day with the following result:- Watcrbury.................. 1 ...

    Article : 34 words
  14. CRICKET.

    The leading averages in English cricket up to the first Saturday in July were as follow:—Batting A. E. Stoddart, 57·1; Gunn, 48·11. Grace, 43·11, Shrewsbury, 43·3; Brann, 41·10, W. W. Read, 36. ...

    Article : 311 words
  15. MEASLES AT KATOOMBA.

    The epidemic of measles in town shows no signs of abating yet. The last report states that 34 families, comprising 87 children are affected. The attendance at the school has fallen from 125 to 28. The ...

    Article : 675 words
  16. HAND-IN-HAND M. P., I., AND B. SOCIETY.

    The fifth annual meeting of shareholders in the Hand-in-Hand Mutual Permanent, Investment, and Building Society was hold at 120 Pitt-street yesterday afternoon. The chair was occupied by the ...

    Article : 269 words
  17. MEETING AT RYDALMERE.

    Mr. Edward ferry addressed a meeting at the School of Arts. Rydalmore, on Wednesday evening, when the May or of the municipality (Mr. N. Kirby) occupied the chair. Mr. Terry said he had two ...

    Article : 229 words
  18. MEETINGS OF I.O.G.T. LODGES.

    The members of the I.O.G.T. Dauntless Lodge, No.181, held a meeting on Wednesday night in the Church of England Schoolroom, Corso, Manly, to instal the officers clected for the ensuing term. ...

    Article : 280 words
  19. FOOTBALL.

    The New South Wales Rugby Union has decided to send two teams to the country on the 9th of September—one to Bathurst, and the other to Wollongong. ...

    Article : 54 words
  20. CYCLING.

    C. A. Hawkins, at one time a well-known Sydney cyclist and now a resident of Brisbane, writes in the following terms to a brother cyclist in Sydney with regard to the recent five mile test race won last ...

    Article : 167 words
  21. [BY TELEGRAPH.] MR. S. E. LEES, M.L.A., AMONG HIS CONSTITUENTS.

    Mr. S. E. Lees, M.L.A., addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting in the Protestant Hall this evening. Alderman Turner, Mayor of St. Marys, was in the chair. Mr. Lees spoke at considerable length on ...

    Article : 447 words
  22. CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS IN ENGLAND.

    Great interest was manifested in the English amateur championship sports at Northampton on the 1st of July. The mile challenge cup was won by F. E. Bacon from W. J. Fowler by 10 yards in 4 ...

    Article : 283 words
  23. N.S.W. LOCAL OPTION LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the executive committee of the above league was held on Monday afternoon last in the Temperance Hall, the president. the Rev. F. B. Boyce, in the chair, who in opening the proceedings ...

    Article : 191 words
  24. UNITED LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION OF N.S.W.

    On the 1st August a meeting was held at Mr. Sailing's Commercial Hotel, Hillgrove by the publicans of the district, to take effective measures to oppose candidates at the next general election who ...

    Article : 209 words
  25. INTERVIEW WITH LORD JERSEY.

    On his return to London Lord Jersey was interviewed at Osterley Park by a represetative of the Pall Mall Gazette Remembering that Lord Jersey had lived through some of the most exciting times of ...

    Article : 756 words
  26. INTERCOLONIAL FOOTRACE.

    The Intercolonial Two Miles Footrace between T. Conneff, the former amateur champion, and George Orton, the champion of Canada, came off at Boston on the 4th of July. At the end of the fourth lap ...

    Article : 90 words
  27. WESTERN SUBURBS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the Western Suburbs Horticultural Society was held last evening in the Ashfield Town Hall, when Mr. W. Kohson, vice-president, was in the ch[?]. In the open classes for the best ...

    Article : 217 words
  28. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Cold showery weather was experienced by visitors to the Kensington pony and galloway meeting yesterday, and the shelter provided by the grand stand was much appreciated during the afternoon. The ...

    Article : 1,027 words
  29. MEASLES AT THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

    The following communication has been forwarded by Mr. Johnson (Under-Secretary for Education) to the Board of Health with reference to measles at the Public schools:—"I am directed to acquaint von ...

    Article : 643 words
  30. HARRIERS.

    The Forest Lodge Harriers on Thursday evening, 3rd August, had a pleasant outing, the roll call being answered by 19 competitors. The pack started out under the guidance of E. Foster, who led the team a ...

    Article : 159 words
  31. THE MAKIN CASE.

    Sir,—Doubtless many noted with pain the cayalier tone of Sir George Dibbs in relation to the execution of John Makin on the 15th instant, and, notwithstanding that his crime was a loathsome one, I have ...

    Article : 563 words
  32. HOSPITAL-AID FUND.

    A meeting of the committee of this fund was held in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Present— Messrs. J. Pope, W. H. Flavelle, R. W. Sheridan, and Dr. Huxtable, representing the Sydney ...

    Article : 186 words
  33. REVISION OF THE CUSTOMS DUTIES.

    Sir,—I would respectfully suggest to the Government as soon as the present political crims has passed away a thorough revision of the Customs duties, so that the inequitable inequalities now in many ...

    Article : 317 words
  34. AQUATICS.

    The first monthly meeting of the season of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was held in the Hotel Australia last night. The chair was occupied by the vice-commodore (Mr. A. A. Griffiths). A letter was ...

    Article : 83 words
  35. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The second competition for the New South Wales Gun Club Cup will take place at the club's grounds this afternoon. The £30 Open Handicap is advertised to be shot off to-morrow. ...

    Article : 34 words
  36. THE CHURCH AND POLITICS.

    Sir,—I observe that the question of politics is to be discussed at the present session of the Church of England Synod, and take this opportunity of making a practical suggestion on the point. I ...

    Article : 301 words
  37. THE PROPOSED FISHERIES BILL.

    A meeting of fishermen was held at Lake Illawarra a few days ago, when a number of amendments in Mr. Farnell's proposed bill were discussed and agreed to Among these was the increase in the length of ...

    Article : 232 words
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