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  2. THE LOCAL OPTION QUESTION.

    The United Licensed Victuallers' Association of New South Wales held a public meeting at the New Masonic Hall last evening, to protest against the extension of local option and confiscation without compensation. The ...

    Article : 2,643 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Judged from the even manner in which the weights have been apportioned, the Warwick Farm June Meeting, fixed for Saturday next, should bring about some excellent racing. Albert tops the list of those engaged ...

    Article : 1,235 words
  4. THE RUSSIAN PRESS CENSOR.

    In an interesting article in the May number of the Century Magazine, Mr. Kennan gives the following account of the manner in which the Russian press is supervised by the Government:—My exportence and ...

    Article : 1,013 words
  5. DISTRIBUTION OF LAND ANIMALS

    According to the theory of evolution all the forms of animal life which dwell on the face of the earth were not specially created much as we see them now, but have been derived from one or more parent forms, ...

    Article : 1,935 words
  6. ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN TRADE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 506 words
  7. AQUATICS.

    A meeting of delegates from the rowing clubs, arranged by the Glebe Rowing Club was hold at the Sydney Catering Company's last evning. Mr. Williams presided, and delegates were present from the ...

    Article : 330 words
  8. SYDNEY DRIVING PARK CLUB.

    Appended are the handicaps for the Sydney Driving Park Club's trotting and race meeting to be held at Moore Park to-morro:- FLYING HANDICAP—½mile 50 yeads. ...

    Article : 309 words
  9. CYCLING.

    Judging by the large number of entriesalready received for the Speedwell Bucycle Club's Road Race, it should prove to be an interesting event. The course is from the University gates to Homebush, a distance ...

    Article : 74 words
  10. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) V. R. C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 250 words
  11. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Acceptances close at the post to-morrow night for the Carrington 75 Yards Handicap, when the first round will be run through. Entries for the Lillie Bridge 100 Yards Handicap, ...

    Article : 95 words
  12. NIMROD FISHING CLUB.

    The monthly outing of the above club took place on Thuraday last, when the s.s. Admiral (the club's new steamer) left Floating jotty at 7 a.m., with 25 members on board, for the ...

    Article : 117 words
  13. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    A large and representative meeting of commission agents and produce merchants was held at the Australasian Grain Exchange Sussex-street, yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of discussing the advisability of ...

    Article : 323 words
  14. IRELAND'S HANDICAP.

    The following are the starts for Ireland's 100 Tards Novice Handicap, to be run at Burwood to-morrow:- A. M [?] Farlane, 14 yards; A. Thom, 12½ A. Turner, C. B. Williams, 14; A. Harris, A. E. Roberds, S. M'Clelland, T. ...

    Article : 230 words
  15. OUR DEFENCES.

    Sir,—This interesting and all-importaNt subject in time of war is then the universal theme, but now, when lulled by the security of a contury's calm, and whilst situated at such a distance from Europe (the hotbed of ...

    Article : 784 words
  16. THE MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    On the weights coming out to-day for the Grand National Hurdle and Steeplechase, some betting took place in doubles. Pingara, from Mr. S. Miller's stable, was selected as a good thing for the Hurdles, ...

    Article : 107 words
  17. CARRINGTON HANDICAP.

    The following are the starts for the Carrington 6th Novice Handicap, to be run on the 21st, 23rd, 24th, and 27th instants:- J. Norton, P. M'Ateer, W. Nowland, G. Hicks, 4; A. T. ...

    Article : 1,231 words
  18. NEWCASTLE RACE MEETING.

    The following entries were received for the Newcastle Race Meeting to take place on Thursday, the 26th of June:- SHORTS—6 furlongs. ...

    Article : 163 words
  19. SEAMEN.

    The weekly meeting of the Seamen's union was held at the Maritime Hall last evening, when a considerable amount of routine business was transacted. The delegates from the various federated unions of ...

    Article : 88 words
  20. CLIQUE CRITICISM AND PUBLIC OPINION.

    Sir,—The recent meeting convened and held under the auspices of the United Licensed Victuallers' Assodation at the Town Hall has resulted in producing [?] remarkable feature in connection with the meaning and ...

    Article : 554 words
  21. MR. DIBBS AT BRAIDWOOD.

    Sir,—Mr. Dibbs appears to look upon his friends as so many geese, whose greatest ambition is to be stuffed, and certainly the amount of stuffling forced down the throats of his braidwood friends on Saturday, scemes to ...

    Article : 372 words
  22. SHOP EMPLOYEES.

    A large meeting was held at the Town Hall, Newtown, last evening, of all those interested in the endeavour of the Shop Employees' Union to shorten the hours of labour. Amongst those who addressed the ...

    Article : 97 words
  23. COBAR TURF CLUB RACES.

    The weights for the Cobar Turf Club Races, which take place on the 1st July, have been declared this evening:- PLYING HANDICAP—6 furlongs. ...

    Article : 118 words
  24. HOTEL CATERERS.

    The recently-formed Hotel and Caterers Employees' Union has made greater strides, and has met with a larger measure of success, considering ths time it has been established, than any other labour organisation. ...

    Article : 122 words
  25. CLARENCE TATTERSALLS JOCKEY CLUB.

    At a meeting of the committee of Tattersall's Jockey Club on Saturday, the report showed that the club's finances are in a satisfactory condition, with upwards of £200 to credit, though a slight loss was entailed ...

    Article : 67 words
  26. FOOTBALL.

    The Carlton and South Melbourne footballers arrived in Sydney by the Arawatta from Melbourne yesterday, the latter players being en route for Brisbane. The committee of the New South Wales Football ...

    Article : 1,295 words
  27. BUTCHERS.

    The executive of the Slaughtermen and Journeymen Butchers' Union is making strenuous efforts to prevent the employment of non-union labour. The slauehtermen have decided to assist the shopmen by refusing to ...

    Article : 187 words
  28. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 289 words
  29. THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

    Sir,—Mr Taylor, M.L.A., should know that when the Governor in Council releases a girl from the Industrial School, no further State control can be exercised. The same in the cases of girls released from the ...

    Article : 275 words
  30. FLOWER MISSIONS.

    Sir,—Will you kindly allow me to contradict an impression that the following paragraph contained in the "Woman's Column" of the Sydney Morning Herald of Saturday is liable to give? Speaking of the flower ...

    Article : 403 words
  31. PAINTERS.

    The painters, at their usual meeting held at the Temperance Hall last evening, elected Messrs. A. Newland, J. Laurence, and J. Wannell as their representatives upon the eight-hour demonstration ...

    Article : 69 words
  32. LILLIE BRIDGE HANDICAP.

    The following are the acceptances and [?]w for the runners who compete to-night for the Lillie Bridge Fourth Novice Handicap of £60:- Before the interval: A. E. Commins, 3½ yards; G. S. ...

    Article : 335 words
  33. DISPUTE IS THE SHIPPING TRADE.

    Sir,—In Saturday's issue there apperaed in yo[?] paper a letter signed by J. W. Ferguson de[?] with this subject at considerable length; and a[?] leter was hoaded "Statement by the Employers, [?] ...

    Article : 311 words
  34. MARINE OFFICERS.

    It has been definitely arranged to held a conference on the 25th instant between the Marino Officers' Association and the Steamship Owners Association. A special meeting of the former body has been called for ...

    Article : 42 words
  35. REDUCED POSTAGE RATES AND REGISTRATION.

    Sir,—Now that so much consideration is being devoted to the above subject, both as regards inland and foreign letters and packets, it seems to me that the rate for registration should be reduced, aa fourpence ...

    Article : 322 words
  36. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.—JUNE MEETING.

    Subjoined are the nominations received yesterday for the items contained on the cord for the June Meeting:- ORIENT HANDICAP—6 furlongs. ...

    Article : 254 words
  37. EIGHT-HOUR DEMONSTRATION.

    All the labour organisations are now taking steps for the formation of a committee te carry out the 1890 demonstration. It is expected that 27 societies will be represented this year, as against 25 last year. The ...

    Article : 88 words
  38. BALACLAVA HEROES.

    Sir,—I learn that the following resolutions are to be submitted by his Excellency the Govorner to a public meeting, to be held at the Town Hall, Melbourne, this evening:— ...

    Article : 379 words
  39. THE UNEMPLOYED IN MELBOURNE.

    Sir,—The inferential theory recently subscribed to in your columns that since the eight-hour system came into active operation in the colonias it has been productive of labour for a greater number of workingmen ...

    Article : 284 words
  40. LAWN TENNIS.

    Yarrandabby and University met on Saturday in the trophy competition, with the following result:- Buchanan and Wilkinson v. Huntley and Garran 6-0 4-6 Buchanan and Wilkinson v. Dangar and Allen... 0-6 3-6 ...

    Article : 334 words
  41. OUR RAILWAYS.—OBSTRUCTIVE OFFICIALISM.

    Sir,—On Friday evening last accompanied [?] daughter to the raliway station, to see her off tby the 8 o'clock train to a town at some distance off. I got [?] a firat-claas ticket and a sleeping berth, and on arr[?] ...

    Article : 292 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 228 words
  43. MOOREFIELD PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the Moorefield pony and galloway races, which take place to-morrow:- HURDLE RACE—1½ mile. ...

    Article : 288 words
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    Advertising : 179 words
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