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  2. OPENING OF AN ODDFELLOWS TEMPLE.

    The Oddfellows' Temple in Elizabeth-street, the fouudation-stone of which was laid about 12 months ago, was opened with great rejoicing by members or the I.O.O.F. yesterday. The inaugural proceedings ...

    Article : 2,180 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A public meeting was held in the courthouse last evening, the Mayor in the chair, to take stops to give a suitable reception to the Minister for Works and Postmaster-General, who, together with some six ...

    Article : 72 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The heavy rainfall on Monday night and yesterday forenoon was responsible for the postponement of the opening day of the Sydney Turf Club's Queen's Birthday Meeting until to-morrow. This ...

    Article : 692 words
  5. PRIVATE VIEWS IN ARTISTS' STUDIOS.

    Sir Frederic Leighton will be represented in the forthcoming exhibition at the Royal Academy (says a recent issue of the Pall Mall Gazette) by no fewer than five pictures. Never before in the ...

    Article : 1,432 words
  6. FOOTBALL.

    The Zealandias journeyed to Manly yesterday and engaged in a contest with 18 of the Manly Football Club on the ground of the latter, Manly Oval. At starting time a large number of spectators, regardless ...

    Article : 203 words
  7. MUDGEE TATTERSALL'S CLUB RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 words
  8. LAUNCESTON RACING CLUB.

    The Lanceston Racing Club Autumn Meeting was held at Elwick to-day. There was a large attendance. The following are the results:— TRIAL STAKES.—Rustine, 1; Strahan, 2; Clifton, 3. ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. COMPLIMENT TO A BANK MANAGER.

    Mr. D. M'Donald, who opened and for two and a half years managed the A.J.S. Bank, having to remove through ill-health, was last evening entertained at a banquet at Lambert's Hotel. The ...

    Article : 71 words
  10. CARRICK RACE MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  11. AMUSEMENTS.

    Wycherley's famous comody in its amended form was received with roars of laughter at the Criterion Theatre last night, and the holiday audience seized the points of a dialogue which bristled with epigram, ...

    Article : 1,668 words
  12. CYCLING.

    The bicycle sports which were to have been held on the Association Ground yesterday had to be postponed on account of the wet weather. The carnival will be brought to a conclusion on Saturday next, ...

    Article : 146 words
  13. BATHURST TURF CLUB MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 294 words
  14. OPENING OF A BUTTER FACTORY.

    The formal opening of the Burrundalla Butter Factory took place to-day. It has been working a few days satisfactorily. The supply of milk is about 200 gallons daily. ...

    Article : 38 words
  15. PRESENTATION AT PENRITH.

    Last night at the Royal Hotel Mr. Walter Dickson, who has for two years or more occupied a prominent part in commercial circles, was presented with a purse of sovereigns. The Mayor presided, and there ...

    Article : 103 words
  16. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    Tho Newcastle Jookey Club commenced thoir May nseoting to-day under vor) unfavourable auspices Rain commenced to fall short!) after 10 o'olook, and continued at interval throughout tho day. The ...

    Article : 1,187 words
  17. A PLEA FOR VERTICALLY-LIT LIGHTHOUSES.

    There has been some correspondence in the National Observer on the subject of vertically-lit lighthouses. One writer says:—"The wreck of the s.s. Eider, and the bare escape of her ...

    Article : 1,159 words
  18. ARMIDALE, TUESDAY.

    There has been a splendid season so far, with plenty of grass for winter food. Stock are all in good condition, and the farmers are planting double the usual quantity of wheat and hay this season ...

    Article : 75 words
  19. DENILIQUIN AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  20. A HORRIBLE DEATH.

    A report from Captain's Flat states that at Snowball, some 30 miles from that place, a man has been found dead in a trap set for wild dogs. The trap was constructed of a hollow log, and had a sliding ...

    Article : 83 words
  21. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The council met on Monday, when there were present Aldermen Hennessy (Mayor), Archer, Paisley, Russell-Jones, Scholes, and Redman. Motions authorising the following works were curried: ...

    Article : 848 words
  22. BURRANGONG TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 180 words
  23. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    The Victoria Racing Club celebrated the Queen's Birthday in the usual manner by an attractive race meeting at Flemington. Most delightful weather prevailed, and as a consequence the attendance was ...

    Article : 2,169 words
  24. A.R.C. BIRTHDAY MEETING.

    Brilliant weather favoured the second day of the A.R.C. Birthday Meeting, and the attendance was about 20,000, beating the record as for as any day's racing in Adelaide is concerned. Lord and Lady ...

    Article : 1,275 words
  25. BOURKE RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 59 words
  26. NEW ENGLAND TROTTING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 196 words
  27. COURSING AT COOTAMUNDRA.

    An open coursing meeting was held to-day. The weather was fine. and there was a fair attendance of local people and visitors. The following are the results:— ...

    Article : 498 words
  28. MUSWELLBROOK JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  29. RACING AT BRAIDWOOD.

    Racing took place to-day on the local course. The weather was fine but cold There was a fair attendance, and everything passed off well. There were some exciting finishes. The Sheffield Handicap was ...

    Article : 197 words
  30. DESTITUTE ALIENS.

    Sir,—Allow me to bring under the immediate notice of the public and the Government of the Australian colonies the absolute necessity of at once passing a Destitute Aliens Act, by which no person ...

    Article : 279 words
  31. SHOOTING DOGS IN CENTENNIAL PARK.

    Sir,—Having a konnel of sporting dogs, I presume it will be a surprise to many of my friends that I quite agree with the action of the park trustees in giving instructions that all dogs found at large in the ...

    Article : 475 words
  32. FORBES AMATEUR RACE CLUB.

    The first meeting under the auspices of the Forbes Amateur Race Club took place on the local course to-day with a large attendance The weather was beautifully fine, and the races were well contested by ...

    Article : 613 words
  33. CITY PAVEMENTS.

    Sir,—In the war that is now raging as to the most suitable material with which to pave our footways, an important item seems to have been totally lost sight of by our civic authorities. As it is an ...

    Article : 252 words
  34. BICYCLE RACES AT WAGGA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 141 words
  35. ILLEGAL VESTMENTS.

    Sir,—My attention has been drawn to the letter of "A Churchman" in your issue of to-day commenting upon the tippet worn by Mr. Eugene Stock when he preached "in one of our fashionable city ...

    Article : 161 words
  36. LATE SHIPPING.

    Fernmount (s.), 200 tons, Captain J. M'Arthur, from Clarence River May 23. North Coast S.N. Company, Limited, agents. Captain J.M'Arthur reports that the steamer Fernmount ...

    Article : 107 words
  37. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

    The first day's racing of the Q.T.C. Autumn Meeting took place at Eagle Farm to-day. The weather was delightful, and the attendance large and fashionable, but the course was heavy. The ...

    Article : 280 words
  38. GLOVE CONTEST AT NEWCASTLE.

    This evening at the Olympic Hall a glove contest took place between Jim Burge and Sid Barnes for a purse of £50. Eleven rounds were fought, when the police ordered the referee to stop the fight. After ...

    Article : 78 words
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