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  2. THE NEW FRUIT MARKETS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—If I may again trespass on your kindness, I would like to put "Citizen" right once more. He appears to "flavour his facts to suit his taste." If anyone doubts that the carts are not a complete block to ...

    Article : 424 words
  3. HENRY GEORGE AND THE SHINGLE TAX. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—If not wearying yourself and renders upon the above subject, would you kindly insert in your valuable paper the following views, which I trust will not prove uninteresting. We might not admire many of ...

    Article : 715 words
  4. THE RAIN AND FLOODS. GREAT DESTRUCTION OF GROWING CROPS.

    A fairly clear sky greeted the inhabitants of the metropolis at sunrise yesterday, and the weather all day pretty well was regarded as gloriously fine, though at times, and especially in the afternoon, the sky was thick with ...

    Article : 511 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The two-year-old colt Whimberel, who is engaged in the Champagne Stakes at the A. J. C. Autumn meeting, has arrived from Melbourne. The porting Life Companion has reached us from ...

    Article : 1,058 words
  6. ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCOMOTIVE WORKS.

    Towards the close of last year the announcement was made that the Government of New South Wales was prepared to receive proposals, for the establishment in the colony of a first-class firm of locomotive builders. ...

    Article : 659 words
  7. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—As one of the deputation to the Mayor re site for fruit market, I wish to state that Mr. Nobbs could have known very few of the gentlemen constituting the deputation, or else has made a mistake when he states ...

    Article : 134 words
  8. SYDNEY AMATEUR GYMNASTIC CLUB.

    A meeting of the members of the Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club was held last night at the club rooms, York-street, for the purpose of revising the rules. Mr. E. J. Sparke occupied the chair, and there ...

    Article : 217 words
  9. THE ANGLO-SAXON CHURCH.

    Sir,—In reply to Cardinal Moran, I beg to state that the ancient British Church was always independent, and owed no allegiance to the Bishop of Rome. We are often accused of separating from Rome at the ...

    Article : 433 words
  10. THE RAILWAY LINES.

    Another railway slip occurred yesterday on the Mudgee line, in consequence of which passengers by last night's mail train were not booked further than Ben Bullen. ...

    Article : 2,057 words
  11. CYCLING.

    The annual meeting of the New South Wales Cyclists' Union was held at Compagnoni's Hotel, Pittstreet, last evening. Mr. Budgery presided and there was a large attendance of members. The secretary's ...

    Article : 86 words
  12. LINNEAN SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The ordinary monthly meeting of the society was held in the Linnean Hull, Ithaca-road, Elizabeth Bay, last night, Mr. P. R. Fedley in the chair. The CHAIRMAN announced that Mr. Henry Deane, ...

    Article : 409 words
  13. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day appears a letter which, coming from the secretary of the Single Tax League, may be supposed to be representative in its character. In quoting Dr. ...

    Article : 146 words
  14. AQUATICS.

    The steamer Gosford was crowded yesterday afternoon by people who were anxious to witness the last hard row of Matterson and M'Lean before the race on Friday A good view was obtained of the competitors, and ...

    Article : 606 words
  15. THE WATER FRONTAGES.

    Sir,—I have the honour to draw your attention to the condition of a great part of the water frontage in this harbour. In many cases the reserve of 100ft. above high-water mark has been encroached upon by owners ...

    Article : 439 words
  16. WARDEN'S DECISIONS AT TEMORA.

    Sir,—I wish to place before you the peculiar position in which some holders of property are placed in Temora. At present the ruling of the Warden's Court is, and has been, that final registration of a mining tenement ...

    Article : 277 words
  17. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) TRUNKEY JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the nominations for the principal events of the Trunkey races:— MEMBERS' PURSE. Redcoat, Minstrel, Tumbourine, March Fly, The Dove, ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. ALBURY PASTURES AND STOCK PROTECTION BOARD.

    The quarterly meeting of the Pastures and Stock Protection Board took place to-day, Mr. Macvean in the chair. A letter was read from the Mines Department announcing that hares and kangaroo-rats had ...

    Article : 207 words
  19. NARRABRI RACES.

    The following are the nominations for the Jockey Club meeting:— JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP. Lustre, Damask, Freetrade, Robin, St. Leger, Fleetwing, ...

    Article : 84 words
  20. A PROTECTIONIST MEETING.

    A meeting of delegates of the various city and suburban protection organisations, convened by the Paddington Protection Association, took place place last night in the large hall of Murphy's Royal Hotel, ...

    Article : 471 words
  21. LETTER-CARRIERS' HALF HOLIDAY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Under the above heading "An English Correspondent," in to-day's issue, writes complaining that the letter carriers have sent a deputation to the Postmaster-General, asking for the abolition of the ...

    Article : 238 words
  22. ARMIDALE TROTTING CLUB.

    A trotting club has been formed, and a good programme published for the 24th May. In addition to the trotting races a hurdle race is included. ...

    Article : 32 words
  23. MR. W. T. BEST.

    Sir,—Will you allow me to suggest the advisability of taking steps to give a cordial public welcome to Mr. W. T. Best? Whatever musicians in general may think of the idea, I feel sure that all ...

    Article : 244 words
  24. RETURN OF THF ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF MAITLAND.

    The Right Rev. Dr. Murray, Roman Catholic Bishop of Maitland, who returned from his trip to Europe to-day, was received at the station by a large number of Catholic clergy and leading Catholic laymen, amongst ...

    Article : 505 words
  25. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Slowgrove's fourth 75 Yards Handicap will be run off to-day, commencing at 2.30. Reference to a special tram will be found in our advertising columns. Owing to an accident to the engine working the ...

    Article : 82 words
  26. MILITARY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 249 words
  27. FOOTBALL.

    The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the University Football Club was held in the Oxford Hotel, King-street, last night, when there was a large master of members present, and Dr. Neill occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 829 words
  28. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—"An English Correspondent" is mistaken in thinking that because the suburban letter carriers will have the privilege of a Saturday half-holiday, he will be debarred the advantage of receiving, and replying ...

    Article : 197 words
  29. A NATIONAL PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

    Sir,—Among the many schemes for benefiting the producers and the consumers, would you, oblige me with space for a suggestion for the above? With farmers, scattered over a large area like New South ...

    Article : 309 words
  30. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The Balmoral Reserve Rifle Club held their first quarterly rifle match of the year at Balmoral on Saturday last, the conditions being seven shots each at 400, 500, and 600 yards, A. Blatch obtaining first prize with 86 ...

    Article : 99 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 113 words
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    Advertising : 86 words
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    Advertising : 60 words
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