Some while ago M. Revillont, the French antiquary says the London Evening Standard) disinterred a curious "story in china." An ancient earthonware plate, used in an Egyptian tavern 2000 years ago, ...
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Article : 1,823 wordsLast evening a meeting of members of the various friendly societies of the eastern suburbs was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Queen-street, Woollahra, with the object of discussing the question of forming a ...
Article : 557 wordsThe first session of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College was brought to a close yesterday, in the School of Arts, Richmond. The session opened on the 10th of March last, and since then about 30 ...
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Article : 53 wordsThe Hurstville Branch of the Labour League held their adjourned meeting on Thursday evening, when Mr. Beverley Grayston occupied the chair, and there were some 60 in attendance. A discussion arose as to ...
Article : 187 wordsMr. J. Munday to-day sold the following greyhounds by auction:—Mand Exeter, purchaser W. Melrose, 65 guineas; Melfort Spy, purchaser P. J. Keily, 16 gumeas; Searle, purchaser Walter Melrose, ...
Article : 52 wordsThe Camden Cycle Club held its first road race today from Curran's Hill to John-street, Camden, a distance of four miles. Six members started. L. E. Mohr, who conceded a start to all the others, came in ...
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Article : 400 wordsAt a meeting of the Newcastle Amateur Gymnastic Club last night it was resolved to offer a purse of £20 for a boxing contest to a finish between Vickers and O'Neill. ...
Article : 38 wordsThe semi-final matches in the Rugby senior contests will be played this afternoon on the Agricultural Society's ground. Wallaroo will meet the University A on the northern part of the large oval, and ...
Article : 155 wordsThe following are the winners of last season's trophies in the Ivanhoe Club:—First batting, A team, R. O'Brien; first bowling, A team, E. E. Bennett; second batting, A team, A. Hannjgan; ...
Article : 119 wordsThe council met on July 28, when there were present—Aldermen Zoolier (Mayor), Baker, Chapman, and Steel. Accounts to the amount of £99 14s were passed for payment on the motion of Aldermen Steel ...
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Article : 645 wordsSir,—I should be glad to be allowed to reply to "Vox Humana's" severe remark in this morning's issue re disappointed candidates for the Town Hall organistship, and the demand for more classical ...
Article : 381 wordsThe committee of the Sydney Bicycle Club met on Wednesday evening at Millthorpe's Hotel, when Messrs. W. R. George (chair), A. Edward, J. Pearson, A. Fry, H. A. Fry, S. J. Wyatt, A. Penfold, T. ...
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Article : 99 wordsSir,—At the next meeting of the Senate, it is probable that the proposed new and comprehensive scheme for the government of the University will be brought forward for consideration. It is to be ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 288 wordsThe third competition for the N. S.W. Gun Club Cup took place at the club's grounds, Botany, yesterday, and it resulted in a " leg in " for Mr. "Cashmore," who killed nine birds without a miss. ...
Article : 229 wordsMr. G. T. Clarke addressed the ratepayers at Neutral Bay on Thursday evening. The attendance was large considering the bad weather. Alderman G. Phillips, J. P., occupied the chair, and spoke highly of ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 1 Aug 1891, Page 7
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