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  2. TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL.

    The weekly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at the Trades Hall, Dixon-street, last evening. Mr. J. Wilson (president) occupied the chair, and among the delegates present were ...

    Article : 1,496 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    During the past week the weather has been gene rally mild, with light touches of frost in some parts of the district. Where frost has been absent grass is springing nicely, and some of the early sown crops ...

    Article : 1,635 words
  4. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    Sir,—I note with much pleasure the efforts of the Rev. J. D. Langley and the other philanthropio gentlemen who are assisting to ameliorate the condition of the unemployed, and I must say that with ...

    Article : 570 words
  5. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. PADDINGTON.

    The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on the 2nd instant at 7.30 p.m., the following being present:—The Mayor (Alderman White), Alderman Dillon, D. Brown, Hellrrich, James, ...

    Article : 360 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The Liverpool Pony and Galloway Club hold their sixth race meeting to-day on the old course near Liverpool, and an interesting programme has been framed for the occasion. City sporting folk will be ...

    Article : 674 words
  7. NARRABRI JOCKEY CLUB MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 549 words
  8. HUNTER'S HILL.

    An adjourned meeting of this council was held on Tuesday. when there were present—Alderman M'Bride, (the Mayor, in the chair), Alderman M'Neil, M'Master, Brown, Scholer, and Foxall. ...

    Article : 301 words
  9. BONDI HARRIERS.

    The Bondi Harriers held a paper chase on Wednesday night. The hares—J. Forrest and F. Cox— land the trail through Woollahra, via Nelson-street, Edgochffo-road, Ocean-street, and Point Piper-road, ...

    Article : 62 words
  10. CYCLING.

    Mr. H. H. Lambton has received information that Warwick, the well-known English rider, beat E. Elliott, of Victoria, on Wednesday, in a match for £50 a side on the Melbourne Exhibition track. ...

    Article : 33 words
  11. STRANGE CONDUCT IN GAOL.

    A man named Bourke, alias. O'Brien, in gaol under remand on a charge of passing a valueless cheque, managed to get rid of his beard in some mysterious fashion, evidently taking his cue from a similarincident ...

    Article : 105 words
  12. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    A trophy, presented by Messrs. Hardy Brothers, will be competed for at the New South Wales Gun Club's grounds to-day. ...

    Article : 22 words
  13. OUR LIMITED CURRENCY.

    Sir,—In your monetary article in Monday's issue referring to the silver currency and its "relation with the standard price of gold," you state, "If silver were made a general standard, the effect would ...

    Article : 1,385 words
  14. DALMAIN.

    The Balmain Borough Council met on Tuesday, when the chair was occupied by his Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. J. Wheeler). There were also present the following aldermen:—Messrs. D. H. ...

    Article : 569 words
  15. MANLY.

    The fortnightly meeting of this council was held last Tuesday evening. The Mayor (Alderman W. H. German) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Scarr, Hayes, Farmer, Moss, and Thomas. ...

    Article : 654 words
  16. HAWKESBURY DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    Hawkesbury shows are usually favoured by the weather. The present one is no exception. The country around appears as if the season was remarkably land, and a thick coat of grass covers the ...

    Article : 693 words
  17. HAY JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 251 words
  18. THE SUGAR INDUSTRY IN NORTH QUEENSLAND AND BLACK LABOUR.

    Sir,—As this question is exercising the public mind at the present time, both in Australia and England, I take the liberty, as one who has seen the working of the sugar industry in North Queensland ...

    Article : 911 words
  19. WARWICK FARM PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Visitors to the Warwick Farm Pony and Galloway Meeting yesterday had a most enjoyable outing, for the weather was beautifully fine, the transit arrangements were up to the usual standard, and the track ...

    Article : 962 words
  20. LAWN TENNIS.

    Yesterday the tennis courts were occupied with every possible sort of match, from championship singles to veterans' matches. The play all round was better and the matches closer than on the previous ...

    Article : 1,083 words
  21. CAMPERDOWN.

    There was a full attendance of aldermen at the meeting of the Camperdown Council held on Tuesday night. A list of properties assessed by them between the months of February, 1891, and ...

    Article : 409 words
  22. ROOKWOOD.

    A special meeting of the above council was held on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman R. Slee); and Alderman Jay, Groves, Jones, Garthwaite, Conroy, Ridley, and Gormley. The valuers ...

    Article : 200 words
  23. MATTERS CONCERNING THE CENTENNIAL PARK.

    Sir,—I have read with some surprise a letter signed "Observer," which appeared in your issue of the 9th instant, in reference to the shooting of dogs in the Centennial Park, and have also perused with ...

    Article : 810 words
  24. STRATHFIELD.

    The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday, there being present—Aldermen Hinchcliff (Mayor), Christie, Fraser, Maiden, Dr. Hurst, Parsons, M'Keazie, and Slatyer. Alderman Hurst ...

    Article : 140 words
  25. PETERSHAM.

    A council meeting was held on Tuesday, those present being—The Mayor (Mr. L. C. Russell-Jones) and Aldermen Hughes, Toms, Crothers, Elphinstone, Salier, Wheeler, Rofe, Wiseman, and London. A ...

    Article : 385 words
  26. MR. SUTTOR ON MINISTERS.

    Sir,—At the opening of the Paddington Library, Mr. Suttor, the Minister for Public Instruction, is reported as having said: "The Minister might not always be a literary man. One of the disadvantages ...

    Article : 266 words
  27. WOOL AT CHICAGO.

    Sir,—Mr. J. Vicars, jun., in a very practical and readable letter in your paper of 11th instant, gives expression to the opinion held by every one having a knowledge of the wool trade of the world. To ...

    Article : 496 words
  28. LILLIE BRIDGE TROTTING AND RACE MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 185 words
  29. THE CENTENNIAL HALL CHARGES.

    Sir,—On the one hand we have the amateur societies complaining of the charges, and on the other we have your article showing that there is much good reason for the position the council takes. ...

    Article : 356 words
  30. SYDNEY TURF CLUB QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 327 words
  31. THE AMALGAMATION OF THE FORCES.

    Sir,—I cannot allow the letter of "Old P. P.," which appeared in your issue of the 11th instant, to pass by without a few remarks in support of same. The above subject I have thought out many times, ...

    Article : 245 words
  32. THE LIBERTY OF AMERICAN GIRLS.

    Sir,—I observe that, in your report of Max O'Rell's lecture on "Woman," you seemed to doubt his statement that the American girl carries a latchkey. In conversation with an Australian gentleman ...

    Article : 192 words
  33. ASHFIELD.

    The fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Tuesday, the 10th instant. Present—the Mayor (Alderman A. Brown), and Aldermen Dougan, Josephson, Davies, Thompson, and Lyttle. Amongst ...

    Article : 298 words
  34. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

    For the A.R.C. Birthday Meeting the following weights have been declared:— AUGTION STAKES, 5 furlongs.—Russian, 11st; Diamond, 9st 8lb; Tupaki, 9st 7lb; Eunonyharcenyah, 9st. 7lb; ...

    Article : 131 words
  35. AQUATICS.

    The monthly meeting of the Prince Alfred [?]acut Club was held at the clubrooms, Pitt-street, yesterday evening—the commodoge (Mr. H. S. Harden) presiding. There were also present the following ...

    Article : 183 words
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