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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The regular weekly trotting and race meeting under the management of the Sydney Driving Park Club takes place to-day on the Agricultural Society 's grounds, Moore Park. There are five events— ...

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  3. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    Last evening a special meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at the Temperance Hall, to consider certain statements made by a Mr. Wooldridge, a delegate of the council, against ...

    Article : 1,420 words
  4. THE WEATHER.

    There were indications of rain all yesterday, followed during the night by a slight shower totalling 20 points. It is now clear and cold, with no signs of a further downpour. The rain has apparently been ...

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    In a letter to-day Mr. Isaac Shepherd publishes an extract from a letter sent by the late Bishop to the cathedral council concerning the letters sent by the Bishop to Captain Rossi. In the extract the ...

    Article : 299 words
  6. MEETINGS.

    The weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held at the board-rooms. Pitt-street, yesterday afternoon. The president (Mr. C. W. Darley) occupied the chair, and there were also present— ...

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  7. HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

    The seventh annual sports meeting of the Sydney High School Amateur Athletic Club will take place on the Association Cricket Ground to-day, commencing at 1.30. ...

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  8. TERMINATION OF A STRIKE.

    The Hunter River Copper-smelting Works at Port Waratah resumed work this morning after five months' cessation, the men who have been on strike having agreed to accept a reduction of 10 per ...

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  9. FOOTBALL.

    Second Strathfield and Second University met for the first time this season on the University oval on Saturday, and the match resulted in a win for Strathfield after a fast game by 13 points to 12. ...

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  10. THE CARRINGTON SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE.

    Last evening the Carrington Seamen's Institute, lately established by the Rev. G. M. Brown, seamen's missionary, was formally opened by the Bishop of Newcastle, with great success. The ...

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  11. THE COONAMBLE SHOW.

    Entries for the Pastoral and Agricultural Show, to take place on the 24th and 25th instant, closed last evening, and are very good, considering the season. Over 125 sheep entries were received, and entries ...

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  12. Y.M.C. ASSOCIATION.

    The inaugural lecture of the winter course, held under the auspices of the Y.M.C. Association, was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Steel last evening in the main hall of the association before ...

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  13. BOURKE QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were commenced yesterday, and concluded to-day, Judge Gibson presiding. Mr. Armstrong prosecuted for the Crown. The most important case from the standpoint of public interest ...

    Article : 298 words
  14. CYCLING.

    The following are the handicaps for the University Amateur Athletic Club's two miles mixed bicycle race on Friday: Kerr, scratch; Whatmore, 90 yards. Wootten, 120; Lacey, 165, A. E. Burton, ...

    Article : 126 words
  15. BOWLS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 126 words
  16. BONDI HARRIERS.

    The Bondi Harriers hold a run on Monday night over a distance of about three miles. It resulted in a good race home between E. Bloomfield, J. Forrest, and F. Cox, and they finished in that order. T[?] ...

    Article : 41 words
  17. SWIMMING.

    Sir,—It was very pleasing to read the report of the speech of the Under-Secretary for Public Instruction on the physical training of the young and I think everyone who has given the matter a little ...

    Article : 361 words
  18. THE BOWRAL HOSPITAL.

    A full meeting of the committee of the hospital, summoned to consider a circular letter received from Dr. Manning, medical adviser to the Government, was held to-day. Mr. John Lackey, M.L.C., ...

    Article : 428 words
  19. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    The Public Works Committee met yesterday afternoon, for the further consideration of the proposed improvements at Darling Island. Mr. Jacob. Garrard presided, and there were present—Dr. Garran, ...

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  20. THE BALMAIN REVISION COURT.

    Sir,—Permit me to remove a misunderstanding which may have been caused by your report of the Balmain Revision Court held on Monday last, in which it was stated that only one of the objections ...

    Article : 149 words
  21. RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY SERVICE ASSOCIATION.

    The sittings of the annual general, meeting of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association, was resumed at the Temperance Hall yesterday. Mr. E. Banner ...

    Article : 396 words
  22. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  23. THE MOLONG HOSPITAL.

    At a meeting of the hospital committee last night Miss Caroline Doggette, of Camperdown, Sydney, was appointed matron. There were 25 applicants for the position. ...

    Article : 32 words
  24. CITY MISSION.

    Sir,—In reading your issue of this morning, I was a little astonished at the balance-sheet of the above mission. There are a few items requiring explanation, but this one will be sufficient. The expenditure ...

    Article : 172 words
  25. ACCIDENT AT THE PENRITH ENGINESHEDS.

    A boy named Breeze, employed as a cleaner in the engine-sheds, was badly injured through getting between the buffers of two engines last night. He was passing between a Baldwin and a Yankee, the ...

    Article : 101 words
  26. A STABLE EXCHANGE VALUE FOR SILVER.

    Sir,—The cables during the past week have stated that an attempt is being made by influential men, to attain the above object. It is an interesting question, and one is tempted to ask, why is the movoment ...

    Article : 258 words
  27. WYNDHAM RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 245 words
  28. FIRE AT GRETA.

    A fire occurred last night in a weatherboard house on the Branxton-road, occupied by James M'Ilvenie, a miner. The family were asleep at about 9.45, when Mr. M'Ilvenie was awakened by a noise of ...

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  29. SHOULD CRIMINALS BE EXECUTED[?]

    Sir,—The near approach of Deeming's execution impels me to draw public attention to the above question. And, may I ask, ia it absolutely certain that killing the criminal rids us entirely of his ...

    Article : 142 words
  30. WORKING AND FACTORY GIRLS' CLUB.

    A special meeting of the subscribers to the Working and Factory Girls' Club was held in the club-rooms, Bathurst and Kent streets, last evening, with the object of taking some action with regard to ...

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  31. A CYCLING RECORD BROKEN.

    D. Jack, a local cyclist, has broken the boat local record for the journey to Tarago and back, 46 miles, doing it in 3 hours 17 minutes. ...

    Article : 33 words
  32. THE PRESSERS' STRIKE.

    At a meeting of the Trades and Labour Council, held last evening, Mr. Peter M'Lachlan, representative of the Pressers' Union, stated that the rumour that the strike had collapsed was incorrect. The ...

    Article : 194 words
  33. CADBURY'S COCOA.

    " CADBURY'S COCOA has, in a remarkable degree, those natural elements of substance which giv the system endurance and hardihood, building up muscle and bodily vigour with a steady action that readers it [?] most acceptable ...

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  34. CRICKET.

    The return match between the Rugby and Brooklyn clubs took place at Croydon on Saturday, the former again winning by 21 runs. The scores were: —Rugby, 115 (W. Column 36, G. Paramour 22, W. ...

    Article : 345 words
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