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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A thunderstorm, with rain, occurred to-day. There is a heavy sea on the bar. The Alpha, schooner, just arrived from Sydney, reports having experienced frightful weather. ...

    Article : 1,658 words
  3. SUICIDE NEAR MACQUARIE RIVER.

    An inquest was held before Mr. Towson, the coroner, to-day, touching the death of Charles Thompson, who committed suicide near Macquarie River. William Stevens, gold miner, said he knew the decessed, who ...

    Article : 396 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Hero and Leander" was played to a large and appreciative audience last evening, when this poetical and pretty play concluded the first week of its run. This piece, thanks to the acting of Mrs. Potter ...

    Article : 466 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Should the weather hold fine the Moorefield November reunion, which takes place this afternoon, bids fair to attract a large attendance, for an interesting bill of fare has been provided; and due preparation has been made ...

    Article : 1,351 words
  6. THE OVERLAND TRADE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND CHINA.

    An interesting and important report from the British Embassy at St. Petersburg has been issued by the Foreign Office. It deals with the overland trade between Russia and China, which for many years p[?] ...

    Article : 822 words
  7. DRIVING PARK CLUB RACES.

    The Sydney Driving Park Club held its postponed trotting and race meeting on the Agricultural Grounds, Moore Park, yesterday afternoon. The weather was threatening, and this ...

    Article : 620 words
  8. PROMENADE CONCERT.

    A moonlight promenade concert, in aid of the building fund of St. Thomas's Church, North Sydney, was held last evening in the Hon. Francis Lord's grounds, Miller and M'Laren streets. Despite the unsettled ...

    Article : 217 words
  9. THE GOULBURN WATERWORKS.

    A public meeting, convened by the Mayor in response to a requisition, was held in the Town Hall this evening to consider the cost of the Goulburn Waterworks, the terms of repayment, and the legality of ...

    Article : 341 words
  10. AQUARIUMS.

    Tracey and Adson'a Specialty Company are announced to appear at the Bondi Aquarium to-day, when the management expect a good attendance. A grand programme will be put before visitors at the ...

    Article : 98 words
  11. CRITERION.

    Considerable interest also attaches to the entertainment here this evening. Messrs. Brough and Boncicault will produce, for the first time in this country, the farcical comedy "Dr. Bill," an ad[?]ptation from the ...

    Article : 136 words
  12. THE FASTING MAN.

    Jacques Ibbot, the fasting man, who has heretofore been exhibited at Bondi Aquarium, was removed yesterday to the rooms in King-street formerly used as Dymock's Arcade. M. Ibbot, who has undertaken a ...

    Article : 140 words
  13. MOOREFIELD RACING CLUB.

    The following is the programme to be played out at the Moorefield November Meeting to-day:- TRAMWAY HANDICAP—6 furlongs 50 yards. Victor Huge, 9st 31b; Volcano, 9st; Savant, [?]st [?]b; ...

    Article : 365 words
  14. DRAMATIC NOTES.

    "Ravenswood," according to latest advices, is proving a great success, the Lyceum being crammed every night. Mr. Irving may well be proud of having made Scott's beautifully tragic story live upon the stage ...

    Article : 1,672 words
  15. HAZON BENEFIT CONCERT.

    At 3 o'clock this afternoon a complimentary benefit concert, tendered by the members of the orchestra to Signor H[?]zon, their conductor, will be given in the Centennial Hall. The programme arranged is both ...

    Article : 622 words
  16. ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS.

    Sir,—I notice that my opinion of Sir John Fo[?] report, which I gave to the Public Works Commit[?] last May, is now practically confirmed by Mr. Ab[?] but I do not think the latter has considered the [?] ...

    Article : 432 words
  17. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements: Sunday last, 6000 sheep, from Bethungra, en route for Louisaville, near Brungle, J. J. Mogall owner, in charge; yesterday, 40 fats, en route to Melbourne market, E. M. Broben owner; ...

    Article : 446 words
  18. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) CAMDEN AND CAMPBELLTOWN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Camden and Campbelltown Jockey Club Spring Meeting was held to-day, but owing to the threatening state of the weather and other meetings near Sydney, the attendance was not large. The entries, however ...

    Article : 347 words
  19. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The Enfield Municipal Council met on the 18th instant. Present, — The Mayor (in the chair), Aldermen Richardson, Groth, Hodson, West, and Foy. Messrs. Wood Bros. and Co. wrote ...

    Article : 185 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I notice a letter in this morning's Herald [?] electric tramways, in which Mr. Francis Abigail up[?] his voice against the overhead system. Now, Sir, th[?] can be no doubt that a network of wires stretch[?] ...

    Article : 400 words
  21. MORPETH RACES.

    The following weights have been declared by Mr. Chas. Mitchell for the races which take place at Morpeth on Friday next:- SHORTS—[?] mile. ...

    Article : 138 words
  22. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    After a couple of postponements, for which the recent bad weather was responsible, the Canterbury Park authorities brought off their pony and galloway meeting yesterday, and though rain threatened during the ...

    Article : 1,063 words
  23. CASUALTIES.

    Yesterday afternoon a jockey named John Dri[?]co[?] was fatally injured while riding Tom Thumb at the Sydney Driving Park Club race meeting, Moore Park. The horse mentioned was one of the starters in the ...

    Article : 161 words
  24. GENERAL BOOTH'S SCHEME.

    Sir,—I am much surprised at the indifference the public of New South Wales have manifested in reference to the scheme of General Booth as outlined by recent cablegrams. It appears that efforts are being ...

    Article : 433 words
  25. LATE MINING.

    Evening Sales:—Broken, £13 6s; Central, paid, £6 11s; South, paid, £5 9s, £5 10s—new issue, £4 12s 6d; Junction, 71s, 70s 6d; Old British, 61s; North, 26s 3d. ...

    Article : 42 words
  26. SCULLING MATCH ON THE CLARENCE.

    It is probable that a match will be made shortly between young Malone and W. Rash for £60 a side, in wager boats. The former is well known in Sydney, and the latter is a promising young sculler. Both are ...

    Article : 53 words
  27. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    A meeting of the Tobacco Operatives' Society was held last evening at the Trades Hall. A member was expelled in consequence of his action in assisting in the formation of another union amongst the employees of ...

    Article : 72 words
  28. THE MATTERSON-BUBEAR RACE AT ORANGE.

    The Matterson-Bubear race is further postponed until next Wednesday, owing to unfavourable weather. ...

    Article : 22 words
  29. "STRICT IMPARTIALITY."

    Sir,—It has been announced that the rations now being distributed to relieve distress owing to the strike, were to be given "with strict impartiality." In that delusive hope, having had no meal for ...

    Article : 531 words
  30. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The Marrickville 20th Nursery Handicap, 4th Cradle Handicap, and 2nd Midget Headicap will be run to-day. The opening round of the Sir Joseph Banks ...

    Article : 95 words
  31. CONTRACTORS' LIEN LAW.

    Sir,—I have just read Mr. William Malner's letter under the heading of "Conditions of Contract." He deals chiefly, however, with the desirability of a lien [?]w to protect contractors, and he cites my former ...

    Article : 304 words
  32. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I have waited anxiously for some time to [?] letter like Mr. F. Abigail's, protesting against the ug[?] overhead paraphernalia in connection with the elect[?] system of tramways about to be[?] in fact already—[?] ...

    Article : 153 words
  33. LILLIE BRIDGE HANDICAP.

    The running in the first round of the Lillie Bridge Second Nursery Handicap was commenced last night, the attendance being fair and the running good. The following competitors won their heats:— ...

    Article : 98 words
  34. CRICKET.

    The Public School Athletic Association have determined to offer a challenge trophy for competition amongst the cricket clubs of the carious Public schools during the present [?]on. Entries close with the hon. ...

    Article : 42 words
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  37. AQUATICS.

    Another addition to the fleet of small yachts which, during the last [?]on or two, have become very popular in Sydney Harbour, is the Bul Bul, which was launched successfully yesterday afternoon in the ...

    Article : 1,278 words
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  39. MEETINGS.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Band of Hope Union was held on Tuesday last, in the Temperance Hall, the president (Rev. J. Buchan, M.A., in the chair. At the Presbyterian ...

    Article : 158 words
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