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  2. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) A COLLIER LEAVES NEWCASTLE WITHOUT A CREW OR OFFICERS.

    The collier Western left here for Sydney this morning early, the crew, officers, and [?] having been called out late last night, in accordance with a notice already given in Sydney. The vessel left with only the ...

    Article : 72 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Burrewie Hotel, Upper Murray, has been burnt down. The property was entirely uninsured. Jackson and Co., the owners of the reef at Portuguese Gully, have received intimation that a ub[?]dy ...

    Article : 1,986 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Owners and trainers of trotting horses, ponies, and galloways are reminded that nominations for the five events on the card for the trotting and race meeting to be held under the management of the Sydney Driving ...

    Article : 725 words
  5. SYDNEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the city council in committee of finance was held yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Alderman S. Burdekin) presided, and there were present:— Alderman Buckle, B[?]e, Bryen, Hart, M. Harris, J. ...

    Article : 1,089 words
  6. THE COAL MINERS AND THE STRIKE.

    The Er[?] steamer, left for Melbourne this morning with 3200 tons of coal. At a meeting of the Lambton miners last night Mr. Thompson, president of the Northern Miners' ...

    Article : 207 words
  7. MEETING OF THE WORKING MEN'S ASSOCIATION.

    The men working on the steamers Adelaide, Enterprise, L[?]ura, Age, Franklin, and Santon, left the boats this morning for the purpose of attending a meeting to d[?]de whether they [?]hould go out or not. ...

    Article : 1,203 words
  8. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The usual weekly sweep[?]take meeting will be held at Marrickville this afternoon, and the handicap[?] will [?] posted at ehe groun. The 7th Nursery Handicap will be run on Saturday. ...

    Article : 64 words
  9. LILLIE BRIDGE HANDICAP.

    The running in the Lillie Bridge Seventh Novice Handicap was concluded last night, the attendance being large and the running good. The judge awarded the race to C. Mo[?]ath, the second favourite. ...

    Article : 385 words
  10. THE STRIKE AT NEWCASTLE.

    The Dutch steamer Celebes cleared out to-day with 2400 tons of coal, [?]tensibly for Guam, but it is generally believed the real port of discharge is Melbourne, the high rate of freight having, it is stated, induced the ...

    Article : 537 words
  11. ARBOR DAY AT WALLERAWANG.

    Friday last was celebrated as Arbor Day at the Wallerawang Public school. At the invitation of the principal, Mr. J. J. M. Craig, a good many of the residents assembled in the school at 2.30 p.m. After Mr. ...

    Article : 191 words
  12. PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SPORTS.

    The second annual sports meeting in connection with the New South Wales Public Schools Athletic Association was held yesterday on the Cricket Association Ground at Moore Park and passed off with ...

    Article : 1,264 words
  13. THE WINDSOR CONSPIRACY CASE.

    The bearing of the Nicholls alleged conspiracy case was continued this morning, the d[?]pest interest being shown by the crowded court. Mr. G. Nicholl was submitted to critical cross-examination by Mr. ...

    Article : 593 words
  14. MEETINGS.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Hearts of Oak Division No. 127, Sons of Temperance, was held in the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, on Wednesday evening. Mr. W. Wilkinson, W. P., occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 181 words
  15. ROSEHILL PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The Rosehill authorities brought off their postponed pony and galloway meeting yesterday under favourable auspices, [?]much as the afternoon was beautifully fine, the track was in excellent order, and the ...

    Article : 715 words
  16. THE BULLI COLLIERIES LAID IDLE.

    Owing to the maritime strike all the local collierie[?] are laid idle, every man but those absolutely necessary for caretakmg and maintenance purposes being discharged, with the prospect of no more work ...

    Article : 161 words
  17. HUNTER'S HILL MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

    At the meeting of ratepayers of the Borough of Hunter's Hill, held on Wednesday evening with [?] view to the consideration of the present state of local municipal affairs, it was moved by Mr. Alfred Weeks,— ...

    Article : 422 words
  18. A CARRIERS' UNION.

    Last night a public meeting was held at Gilchrist's Club-house Hotel for the purpose of forming a carriers' union, at which a large number were present All the speakers were in favour of forming a union. ...

    Article : 162 words
  19. SHOOTING OUTRAGE BY A SUPPOSED LUNATIC.

    An extraordinary s[?]ooling case is reported from Beechworth. A young man named [?]eck, son of an hotelkeeper, was awakened soon after going to bed by a man walking on the verandah, who called out, "Come ...

    Article : 272 words
  20. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    The weekly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held last evening at the Trades Hall, Dixon-street. There were a large m[?]ster of delegates. Mr. P. J. Brennan, president, took the chair. ...

    Article : 322 words
  21. PRODUCE AWAITING SHIPMENT.

    The news that the strike has extended to the [?]. S. N. steamers was received with di[?]may here. There ia a large quantity of produce awaiting shipment. ...

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  22. THE FEELING AT GRAFTON.

    The departure of the Australian has been further deferred till Saturday, though there is not the slightest difficulty in obtaining a crew to m[?]n her, as far more are offering than are necessary. Public feeling is most ...

    Article : 61 words
  23. CANTERBURY PARK PONY RACES.

    Subjoined are the weights for the handicap[?] included in the programme to be played out on Wednesday next:- HURDLE RACE—1½ mile. ...

    Article : 302 words
  24. INQUEST.

    The circumstances attending the death of the Chinaman Ah Coy formed the subject of an inquest held by the City Coronor ye[?]terday, at the Croydon Hotel. No new light was thrown on the matter. Death [?] ...

    Article : 55 words
  25. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Allow me the use of your valuable paper to suggest a possible remedy for the existing state of matters. Let the employers of labour throughout the coloniee unite in a general lockout of all union labour, ...

    Article : 146 words
  26. TRADE AT A STANDSTILL.

    The seamen's strike and its duration is the subject of general conversation throughout the district. Its effect will soon be felt. Flour and provisions are getting scarce. Butter and eggs, fowls and pigs, are ...

    Article : 104 words
  27. "JUDAS MACCAB[?]EUS" AT THE TOWN HALL.

    Sir,—During the last three or four years the advance in the cultivation of a taste for high-[?] music in Sydney has been of the most gratifying character. With the advent of Mr. Fred. Cowen came a delight for ...

    Article : 205 words
  28. RABBITS IN THE COBAR DISTRICT.

    The spread of rabbits is becoming more alarming every day. Out west the country is as bare as the roads. It is impossible to estimate the damage done. Pastoralists have to buy forage and feed their horses to ...

    Article : 199 words
  29. CRICKET.

    The twelfth annual meeting of the Waverley C. C. was held on Wednesday evening at Stratton's Hotel, Waverley. Mr. Richard Cooke occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. The ...

    Article : 347 words
  30. LARGE NUMBERS OF MEN PAID OFF.

    Large numbers of men congregated in the vicinity of the wharfs to-day, but the crowds were quiet and orderly. Numbers of men were paid off at the Shipping Office yesterday. 159 men were written off the articles ...

    Article : 510 words
  31. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Will you permit a suggestion with a view to putting an end to the present strike on terms which would no doubt be satisfactory to either side. The paralysation of the labour element now going on will ...

    Article : 458 words
  32. LECTURES.

    At the Protestant Hall, Ca[?]t[?]eagh-street, last evening, Mr. Issac Selby delivered a lecture entitled "From Atheism to Christianity" There was a fair attendence. At the outset the lecturer stated that he ...

    Article : 485 words
  33. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) WAGGA RACES.

    Outcast has been scratched for the Steeplechase. There are nearly 40 horses here. Riversdale arrived yesterday. ...

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  34. AMATEUR JOCKEY CLUB AT NARRANDERA.

    At a well-attended meeting yesterday, it was decided to form an amateur jockey club. A secretary and committee were appointed. It is most likely the first meeting will be held on Boxing Day. ...

    Article : 760 words
  35. CANTERBURY RAILWAY.

    Sir,—Mr. Hoskins must be unacquainted with [?] district of Canterbury or else he would not say that Canterbury is already served by railways; the nearest station to Canterbury Town Hall is over three miles. ...

    Article : 289 words
  36. VISIT OF GOVERNOR TO RIVERINA.

    Lord and Lady Carrington and the Hon. Rupert Carrington visit Widgewa at the end of this month, and will probably go on from there to Brookong, on their way to the Wagga Show. The visit will be of a ...

    Article : 58 words
  37. REPORTED RESIGNATION OF MR. E. W. TURNER, M.L.A.

    Mr. E. W. Turner, member for the district, has signified his intention of resigning his seat. Numerous names have been mentioned as likely candidates. It is considered that Dr. Haynes, J.P., may be induced ...

    Article : 73 words
  38. FOOTBALL.

    The second fifteens from Newington College and the Sydney Grammar School met at Newington College on Wednesday last, and the college won by 19 points to nil. For the college Strickland, Mulligan, and Fletcher ...

    Article : 171 words
  39. THE JENOLAN CAVES.

    The third of the weekly gatherings known as "Free, Popular, and High-class Entertainments for the People," was held in the Centenary Hall, York-street, on Thursday evening. Fully 1200 people were present. ...

    Article : 140 words
  40. LATE SHIPPING.

    ADELAIDE.—Arrivals: August 21, Leura (s.) and Adelaide (s.), from Sydney; Age (s.), from Newcastle; R.M.S. Coromandel, from London Departure: R.M.S. Coromandel, for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 57 words
  41. THREATENED BLOCK [?]E OF BRITISH-INDIA COMPANY'S SHIPS.

    At a meeting of the strike committee held late last night it was decided to cable immediately to London Doctors' Union asking them to prepare for a general blockade of the British-India vessels in every part of ...

    Article : 146 words
  42. ATHLETICS.

    Peter Jackson, the Australian pugilist, returned to Sydney from America yesterday afternoon, by the Mariposa. The vessel entered the Heads about [?] o'clock, and Jackson and his trainer, Filzpatrick, ...

    Article : 152 words
  43. THE BAYLEY.

    The steamer Bayley, from London June 19, via Capetown, anchored at 1.30 a.m. to-day in Watson's Bay. ...

    Article : 25 words
  44. Advertising

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  45. COLLISION BETWEEN LAUNCHES.

    A collision took place off Dawes Point last even between two small steam launches. The names of the boats could not be ascertained, but it its stated that one of them was so much damaged that she run for the point, where those on board of ...

    Article : 63 words
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