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  2. MR. DEBBS'S OPINIONS.

    The leader of the Opposition does not lend himself readily to interviewing. He is too casual in his statements, and has a happy-go-lucky way of putting matters which does not conduce to exact reproduction. ...

    Article : 938 words
  3. FUGITIVE NOTES.

    There has been a bombshell burst in woman's world, for one of the sisterhood has had the daring to denounce the practice of drinking tea. The incident itself has taken place in Melbourne, but the wave of ...

    Article : 2,202 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. Samuel Board, only son of Mrs. Beard, of Orielton, Narellan, expired to-day. The deceased was president of the Camden Natives' Association, recently defunct, and was very popular in the district ...

    Article : 289 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The weekly trotting and race meeting under the management of the Sydney Driving Park Club takes place at Moore Park this afternoon when an interesting programme of five events will furnish ...

    Article : 483 words
  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    A right royal welcome was given to the initial representation in this city of "The Gondoliers" The last of the brilliant Savoy operas is fully entitled to take rank with the best of its predecessors. In its ...

    Article : 2,045 words
  7. CYCLING.

    The following are the handicaps declared by Messrs. Wilkes, Wyatt, and Heighway for the hillclimbing contest of the Sydney Bicycle Club, to be held on Saturday next, in Foveaux-street, Surry ...

    Article : 33 words
  8. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

    Political matters are exciting a good deal of interest. Mr. W. C. Proctor, formerly member for New England, and Alderman Charles Wilson, ex-Mayor, have announced themselves in the protection cause. ...

    Article : 833 words
  9. A CHANGE OF MEN AND MEASURES REQUIRED.

    Sir,—After reading the letter of Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan in to-day's Herald, I cannot refrain from crying "Hooray for protection" Notwithstanding, all the experiences of other communities under protection, ...

    Article : 368 words
  10. REQUIREMENTS OF NEWCASTLE.

    This morning Messrs. Eddy and Fehon attended at the railway station to receive deputations. Mr. Angus, engineer was also present. Aldermen H. Buchanan, Moroney, and Christie, on ...

    Article : 980 words
  11. MEETINGS. CITY OF CITY IMPROVEMENT BOARD.

    A meeting of the City of Sydney Improvement Board was held yesterday afternoon in the offices, 151 Macquario-street. Present: Mr. Benjamin Backhouse (president), in the chair, Dr. Craig Dixson, ...

    Article : 179 words
  12. BOTANY TROTTING AND RACE MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 366 words
  13. VIEWS OF OPPOSITION MEMBERS.

    The Opposition are exulting at having brought about the present condition of affairs, and say that they have achieved precisely what they had in view— an appeal to the country. The customary form of a ...

    Article : 386 words
  14. PLEBISCITE.

    Sir,—At any crisis in our political history we have never had anything like such a confusion of issues demanding the consideration of electors as are now claiming attention. I submit to Sir Henry Parkes ...

    Article : 635 words
  15. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held yesteraay afternoon at the offices of the board, Pitt-street. Mr. Rowe presided. It was agreed, upon the recommendation of the engineer, to ...

    Article : 265 words
  16. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) ALBURY COURSING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 376 words
  17. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    From the editor, Mr. William Crompton, M.A., Classical Master at the Sydney High School, we have received a copy of the first issue of the "New South Walas Educational Gazette," to appear ...

    Article : 416 words
  18. PROBABLE CANDIDATES.

    PADDINGTON.—In addition to the four members now representing Paddington, Mr. J. C. Neild, an exmember for the constituency, will offer himself as a freetrader. Mr. W. J. Allen, protectionist, ...

    Article : 387 words
  19. THE PEAK HILL MURDER.

    The death sentence passed upon Lars Peter Hansen for the murder of Charles Duncker on the Peak Hillroad was carried out this morning at the gaol. Hanson walked to the gallows without assistance and ...

    Article : 234 words
  20. THE LATE DR. BADHAM.

    Sir,—As you occasionally publish instances of the mistakes that clever people in England make about us out-of-the-way folk in Australia, will you be so good as to add the following amusing specimen to ...

    Article : 230 words
  21. VICTORIA COURSING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 words
  22. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. WATERLOO.

    This council met on May 28, the Mayor and Aldermen Navin, Collier, Lomond, Greenwood, Williams, and Smith being present. The Alexandria Council wrote pointing out that, acting under the advice of ...

    Article : 340 words
  23. THE GOOD TEMPLARS AND THE SITUATION.

    A special meeting of the city and suburban electoral representatives of the Independent Order of Good Templars was held last night in the Good Templar Hall, Pitt-street. Mr. G. D. Clark, G.E. Supt., ...

    Article : 566 words
  24. THE NEWCASTLE QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Court of Quarter Sessions was opened this morning. Judge Backhouse presided. The Deputy Clerk of the Peace, Mr. R. B. Hayes, was present, and the Crown Prosecutor was Mr. W. H. ...

    Article : 194 words
  25. PRESENTATION FROM ALBURY TO THE COUNTESS OF JERSEY.

    The Mayor and Borough Council recently forwarded for the Countess of Jersey's acceptance a book containing a description of the Albury district, and illustrated with views of local scenery and the principal ...

    Article : 215 words
  26. THE SINGLE TAX.—A DIFFICULTY.

    Sir,—In a recent address which Sir. J. F. Burns. M.L.A., delivered to a number of his constituents at Neutral Bay, he argued, in reply to a question regarding the single tax, that the numerous small ...

    Article : 277 words
  27. CANDELO COURSING CLUB.

    The Candelo Coursing Club held its annual meeting on Monday at Clark's Hotel (Tattersall's). Mr. R. L. Tooth was elected patron; Mr. W. W. Wren, president; Messrs. W. F. Cooman and W. F. Darragh, ...

    Article : 100 words
  28. THE WAGGA LAND BOARD.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 290 words
  29. THE GAS EXPLOSION IN SOUTH BULLI COLLIERY.

    The adjourned inquest on John Tressider, who was recently killed by a gas explosion at South Bulli, was resumed to-day, before Mr. C. F. Smith, coroner. The proceedings were watched by Mr. James Rowan, ...

    Article : 81 words
  30. FOOTBALL.

    The following matches were played on Saturday:— A match was played at Windsor between the Waverley Albious and Windsor Club for the 3rd junior badge, resulting in an easy victory for the ...

    Article : 168 words
  31. PROSPECT AND SHERWOOD.

    The Prospect and Sherwood Council met on May 28. It was reported that, in consequence of the heavy traffic in connection with the construction of the waterworks having injured the roads, a sum of £200 ...

    Article : 77 words
  32. FRUIT MARKETS.

    Sir,—I have before me a copy of the fruitgrowers and dealers' petation, which was handed to the Mayor last year, and as one who is in favour of Liverpool-street site, I beg to call your attention to the estimated cost, ...

    Article : 122 words
  33. MUNICIPAL NOTES.

    A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. John Sproule, J.P., ex-Mayor of Hurstville, was held at the Council-chambers on Saturday evening last to secure his return to the municipal council. Mr. ...

    Article : 147 words
  34. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passings.—May 27, 1000 store bullocks, from Gubberamunda, Queensland, to Singleton, Loder and Bailey owners, F. Thompson in charge: 154 fat cows, from Bando to Maitland, White and Cobb owners, F. ...

    Article : 78 words
  35. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The Lillie Bridge 100 Yards Professional Handicap will be run through all its stages to-night, when entries close for the 75, Yards Professional Handicap to be run on Thursday night. ...

    Article : 46 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 50 words
  37. CARRINGTON HANDICAP.

    The Carrington Colts' Handicap was gun [?]ugh last night, and it was won by A. Rogers, the first favourite, after a dead heat with W. Rowlings. In the first round the winners were: R. Hildebrand [?] ...

    Article : 151 words
  38. THE PROTECTION AND POLITICAL REFORM LEAGUE.

    The Protection and Political Reform League of New South Wales held a meeting in the Temperance Hall last evening; the president, Mr. R. C. Luscombe, occupied the chair. The political position of parties ...

    Article : 174 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 21 words
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