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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A man, whose name is at present unknown, was found dead in the Macquarie River to-day at Kelso Crossing. The body was observed by a carter, who was digging gravel in the bed of the river and who ...

    Article : 1,609 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Owners and trainers of racehorses are reminded that nominations for the live events included in the programme to be played out at the Canterbury Park July Meeting on the 5th proximo close at 5 p.m. to-day ...

    Article : 664 words
  4. PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS Mr. W. H. SUTTOR laid upon the table a return showing the number of stock in the Eastern, Central, ...

    Article : 2,071 words
  5. LILLIE,BRIDGE PONY RACES.

    The following are the handicaps declared for the Pony and Galloway Meeting to be held at Lillie Bridge on Saturday evening next:- FOREST HANDICAP. ...

    Article : 184 words
  6. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) ROCKHAMPTON RACES.

    The Rockhampton races commenced to-day. The weather was splendid, and the attendance large. The course was in good order. The following are the results: ...

    Article : 150 words
  7. NOTICES OF MOTION.

    Mr. Fletcher to move,—That leave he given to bring in a bill to give powers to the council of the borough of Newcastle to light the streets and public places of the said borough with the electric light, and to supply electricity to ...

    Article : 242 words
  8. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The date for receiving entries for the Carrington 100 Yards Handicap has been extended,until to-night. The running in the Carrington 6th Novice Handicap will be concluded to-morrow night. ...

    Article : 29 words
  9. SYDNEY DRIVING PARK CLUB.

    Though the weather was cold and threatenng rain, the attendance at the weekly meeting of the Sydney Driving Park Club was up to the usual average. The track was in good order, and the general ...

    Article : 1,022 words
  10. LILLIE BRIDGE HANDICAP.

    The following are the starts for the Lillie Bridge 100 Yards Handicap of £50, to be run through all its stages to-night:- F. Kingsmill, 1½ yards: Joe Price, 2½; H. Murray, 3; C. ...

    Article : 203 words
  11. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    This council met on the 24th instant. Present: The Mayor (Alderman George Clubb, M.L.A.), Aldermon H. B. Swon, J.A. Brodie J. J. Wheeler, D. Easton, J. Clubb, G. Milham, W. Burt, Elkington, ...

    Article : 313 words
  12. CARRINGTON HANDICAP.

    The Carrington Sixth Novice Handicap was continued last night, when the running in the first round was concluded. The following won their heats:- J. J. Enwright, 11½ yards, 10 3-10 sconds; P. Gilligan, ...

    Article : 154 words
  13. FOOTBALL.

    The return match between Carlton and New South Wales will be played on the Association Cricket Ground this afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. ...

    Article : 26 words
  14. CRICKET.

    On Monday night the Petersham C. C. gave its annual dinner, which was largely attended, both by members and by visitors. Mr. Wheeler, M.L.A., Mayor of Petersham, occupied the chair. The ...

    Article : 138 words
  15. BURWOOD.

    The Burwood Municipal Council met on June 23. Present—The Mayor (in the chair), Aldermen Scholes, Archer, Cowdery, Redman, T. H. Jones, and Lacey. Mr. Thomas Moser addressed the council in support of ...

    Article : 302 words
  16. AQUATICS.

    Stanbury and O'Connor are again at their quarters and in training for their race on Monday. A match has been made between T. Ford of Illawarra, and J. Backhouse, of Leichhardt for £50 aside, ...

    Article : 59 words
  17. CHESS CONGRESS.

    A general meeting of the executive committee, appointed to make arrangements in connection with the proposed chess congress, was held at the School of Arts, Pitt-street, last evening. Major N. B. Walker ...

    Article : 151 words
  18. PARRAMATTA.

    A meeting of the above council was held in the Council-chambers on Monday evening. Present—The Mayor, Alderman W. J. Ferris (in the chair), Aldermen Taylor, Booth. Moxham, Ritchie, Waters, ...

    Article : 626 words
  19. PUBLICATION RECEIVED.

    The June number of the " Centennial Magazine " has been sent us. This number contain an " Australian National Anthem," by J. Brunton Stephens, something about old Sunday laws, by G. B. Barton, a paper ...

    Article : 73 words
  20. ROSEHILL PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The Rosehill pony and galloway race meeting was poorly attended, and the weather was cold and unpleasant. There were the usual six events on the card, and in the majority of them there were ...

    Article : 783 words
  21. PROLIXITY. OF SPEECH IN PARLIAMENT

    Sir,—When in your leading article of yesterday you. advocated brevity and directness in Parliamentary speeches, I think you left out something which, to the ordinary members of Parliament, are infinitely more ...

    Article : 667 words
  22. DEFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAND LAWS.

    Last week a case happened in this district illustrating the defective administration of the land laws. Two selectors named Sullivan and Smith had applied for a forfeited selection. Subsequently another Minister ...

    Article : 176 words
  23. LECTURE.

    On June l8 a lecture on the life of General Garfield was delivered by the Rev. J. W. Inglis in connection with St. Luke's Church, Redforn. The Rev. A. Aspinall, B. A., occupied the chair, and ...

    Article : 118 words
  24. LILLIE BRIDGE PONY RACES.

    The Lillie Bridge pony races, which were postponed from Saturday evening last on account of the weather, were run off last night, but unfortunately for the proprietary the night was cold and showery, and on that ...

    Article : 469 words
  25. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. GOULD, in answer to Mr. Alexander Brown, said present Comptroller-General of Prisons was ...

    Article : 6,987 words
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