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  2. HOW THE LAW IS ADMINISTERED IN CHINA.

    To the more civilised nation the Chinese form of government and the method of administering punishment may seem peculiar. The Emperor has his privy council, which consists of various boards or ...

    Article : 1,326 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    This afternoon the Parramatta Trotting and Race Club hold their postponed meeting on the Rosehill Racecourse, and as the weather promises to be favourable, an enjoyable and interesting reunion may be ...

    Article : 520 words
  4. W. S. W. POULTRY, CANARY, AND [?] SOCIETY.

    The twelfth annual exhibition of the New South Wales Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Dog Society, which is being held at the Exhibition Building, Prince Alfred Park, was opened yesterday afternoon by the ...

    Article : 5,750 words
  5. LAWN TENNIS.

    We have received a copy of the programme issued by the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association for the open tournament to be held in Dunedin during the Exhibition season on 26th, 27th, 28th, and 30th ...

    Article : 200 words
  6. CRICKET.

    The report of the Victoria Cricket Club B Team for the season 1888-9 was read by the secretary (Mr. C. Paterson) at a meeting held in the club room, Forbes-street, on Thursday evening last. It showed that the ...

    Article : 113 words
  7. PARRAMATTA.

    The fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on the 23rd instant. Present, the Mayor (Alderman F. Beames), and Aldermen Taylor, Dixon, Ferris, Dellow, Moxham, Tiernan, Brodie, Booth, and ...

    Article : 316 words
  8. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The above council met in the municipal-chambers on Tuesday night. Present: Alderman E. H. Buchanan (the Mayor), presiding, and Aldermen Brodie, Swan, J. Clubb, G. Clubb, Clymer, M'Donald, Carruthers, ...

    Article : 469 words
  9. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB MEETING.

    The following are the nominations for the Queensland Turf Club Winter Handicaps:- Q. T. C. HANDICAP. Boori, Sleep, Honest Ned, Blarney, Lady Godiva, Bowler, ...

    Article : 129 words
  10. STRATHFIELD.

    The council of the municipal district of Strathfield met on the 23rd instant, under the presidency of the Mayor Mr. A. Allen. Several accounts amounting to £111 13s. 8d. were passed for payment, and the ...

    Article : 483 words
  11. NORTHERN JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

    The Northern Jockey Club Races have been further postponed to Saturday August 3, in consequence of the course being unfit to race upon. Most of the horses locally trained have gone to Newcastle to train. ...

    Article : 46 words
  12. ALBURY COURSING CLUB.

    The Albury Coursing Club held a meeting to-day on Mr James Mitchell's Tabletop Estate. Hares were plentiful, and two stakes were run off, in nice time to allow visitors to return to Albury before dark. ...

    Article : 240 words
  13. EAST ST. LEONARDS.

    This council met on Tuesday night. Present— Aldermen Mountford (Mayor), J. Waterhouse, Glacken, Rodick, Vernon, Beaney, T. Waterhouse, Whitwell, E. N. Clark, M'Burney, and Green. The ...

    Article : 719 words
  14. THE DISABLED TWENTY-FIVE-TON GUN.

    Some papers relative to the 25-ton gun disabled during the Easter man[?]uvres were laid upon the table of the Legislative Council last evening. Colonel Roberts on June 26 reported to the Major-General ...

    Article : 670 words
  15. MUNICIPAL NOTES.

    The ratepayers of the Borough of Redfern are to give the Mayor a return ball on the 15th August next. The Redfern Council are actively employing themselves in gaining information relative to the various systems ...

    Article : 241 words
  16. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Entries for the Carrington August Handicap close on Saturday night. Acceptances for the Carrington 75 Yards Handicap, to be run on July 27 and August 3, close to-night. ...

    Article : 30 words
  17. SIR JOSEPH BANKS HANDICAP.

    The following are the starts for the Sir Joseph Banks Handicap of 60 sovs., to be run at Botany on Monday afternoon. Acceptances must be made on the ground on the day of the race: ...

    Article : 303 words
  18. CITY RAILWAY EXTENSION.

    Sir,—The above question is undergoing one of its periodical feverish attacks, and I suppose after a few days it will, as usual, lapse into that state of repose known to doctors by the name of am[?]sthesia. Mr. ...

    Article : 626 words
  19. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS AND FREE RAILWAY PASSES.

    Sir,—Now that the Upper Chamber has so far passed the Payment of Members' Bill as to make its provisions apply to future Parliaments, I think it would be a wise proceeding on the part of the Government, if, as Sir ...

    Article : 464 words
  20. CARRINGTON HANDICAP.

    The Carrington 440 Yards Handicap was run off on Wednesday afternoon, the result being a win for Joe W. Byrnes. The running was remarkably good, the first, fourth, and sixth heats, and the final being won ...

    Article : 381 words
  21. PADDINGTON.

    The formightly meeting of this council was held on the 22nd instant, the following aldermen being present:—The Mayor (Alderman Hellmrich). Aldermen Jones, George, Dillon, Scott, Brown, Harper, ...

    Article : 584 words
  22. WOMEN'S COLLEGE UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT BILL.

    Sir,—As one admiring the principles of this bill, in which is meant the introduction of a system for the higher education of women, I do not consider the legislation would be complete without some deliberation ...

    Article : 242 words
  23. WENTWORTH HANDICAP.

    The following are the starts for the first Wentworth Handicap, to be run at Homebush on Friday:- C. Samuels. 32 yards; Joe Price 33, W. H. Williams, D. H. Bushell, W. Pearson, 34½; D. Braithwate, W. Kennedy, H. ...

    Article : 313 words
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