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  2. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    Custom House.—Entered Outwards: July 29, persian, ship, 1387 tons, Captain, R. A. Dkckenso, for San Francisco, Coalc (s), [?] tons, Captain W. Donaldson, for Port Pirie, via Newcastle; Eurimbla (s.),l 594 tons, Captain, J. Selmesw, ...

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  3. THE NARRABRI-WALGETT RAILWAY.

    A public meeting to advocate the extension of the railway from Narrabri to Walgett was held this evening. The Mayor, Mr. C. H. Veness, was in the chairr, and about fifty persons, including the aldermen ...

    Article : 402 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

    The weights for the handicaps included in the programme to be played out at Canterbury Park on Thursday next saw the light yesterday, and are published in another part of this paper. The Towel hoads the list ...

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  5. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) WRECK OF THE BARQUE MALLSGATE.

    The captain and nine men belonging to the barque Malisgate arrived [?] the stastion to-day in an exhausted condition, having been eibght days in a boat. Another boat, with [?] mate and 10 men, is missing[?] ...

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  6. SHEARING IN THE BOURKE DISTRICT.

    Most stations in this district are now in full swing with shearing. The Wolseleyy sheep-ahearing machines on Dunlop are giving every satisfaction. There is no difficulty with the shearers this season, as all the ...

    Article : 62 words
  7. THE MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    The Caulfield and Melbourne Cups doubles were mentioned to-day. Dreadnought, Singapore, Richelieu, and Coinnna were backed with Silverton, Singapore. Traditlnu, Whiikawui, and Carbine. 2000 to 100 was ...

    Article : 57 words
  8. LATE MINING.

    Share Report.—Sales: No. 1 North Glanmire, £6 12s. 6d. to £7; Baker's, 68s. 9d., 69s. 6d.; Mexican, 11s. 9d.; Moor, 4s. to 3s. 3d.; Broken, £41 1s., £42 7s 6d., £42, £42 2s. 6d.; Block 14, from £6 9s. ...

    Article : 206 words
  9. CARRINGTON HANDICAP.

    The following are the starts for the Catrington first £25 Handicap; to be run on Thursday night:- J. H. King, 2½yards; W. H. Williams, A Morgan, D. H. Bushell, J. Brewer4, 23/4'; S. Donovan. T. Liddle, W. Moore, ...

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  10. BALANCE-SHEET OF THE V. R. C.

    The balance-sheet of the V. R. C. to be submitted at the annual meeting next Monday was issued to-day. With the exception of the April mooting this year, all the meetings returned a profit, the spring meeting ...

    Article : 74 words
  11. VICTORIAN AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    The following entries were made to-day for the Caulfield Grand National Steeplechase meeting, to be held on August 17:- HANDICAP HURDLB RACE—About 2 miles. ...

    Article : 114 words
  12. VISIT OF THE REDFERN ALDERMEN TO YOUNG.

    The Mayor of Redfern gave a return banquet to the Mayor and Aldermen of Young on Saturday night, at Mailna's Australian Hotel. In addition to a desire to acknowledge the splendid reception accorded the visitors ...

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  13. GOVERNMENT INSPECTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

    Sir,—A our comments in a leader in this day's Herald regarding the security of the public having deposits in financial and banking companies which are not under Government inspection, and the Hon. Bruce Smith's ...

    Article : 727 words
  14. LACROSSE.

    The Iroquois and Kirribilli Clubs had arranged for a match last Saturday on the St. Leonards Reserve, but owing to the threatening appearance of the weather both tennis were short-handed. Fortunately ...

    Article : 231 words
  15. RAILWAYS FOR THE NORTH-WEST.

    Great satisfaction is expressed at tho statement made in the House that the Government are considering the question of constructing cheap lines of railway from Narrabri towards Morco and Walgett. Scarcely ...

    Article : 158 words
  16. CANDELO COURSING CLUB.

    The Candelo Coursing Club held their Cup meeting last Friday and Saturday. There were about 150 horsemen on the ground, including visitors from all over the district and Sydney. The weather was superb, the ...

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  17. LAWN TENNIS.

    The Lorelly and Balmain B team ployed on the latter's courts at Balmain, and after the usual number of sets had boen played, the game was a tie. In the play-off set the Lorelly team secured a win by three ...

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  18. THE CO-OPERATIVE COLLIERY AT PLATTSBURG.

    A portion of tho workings of the Co-operative Colliery at Plattsburg has been swamped out owing to the surface water caused by the late heavy rains rushing down the hills into the various pitfalls and soaking ...

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  19. SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A SQUATTER.

    A serious accident happened on Friday night to Mr. Albert Barden, ownor of Yalcogrin station. A gentleman was cuttinir myall, and a chip strnek Mr. Barden in the eye. He was removed to Dubbo, where Dr. ...

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  20. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements 5000 merine wethers from Mangoplah to Ferndale "Victoria, A. and G. M'Arthur; 1600 merine sheep from Bowna to Bungit, Victoria, Thomas Cottrell. ...

    Article : 326 words
  21. COMBINED SPORTS MEETING.

    Ther Association, Carrington, and Ashfield tracks now present a very lively appearance, as a large number of athletes are training for the Speedwell Bicycle Club and Sydney Harriers Combination Race meeting. ...

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  22. SYDNEY ROWING CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Sydney Rowing Club was held last ovening at Aarons' Exchamge Hotel Mr. E. P. Simpson, one of the vice-prcsidonts of the club, occupied the chair, and there was a fair ...

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  23. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Arcadia left Adelaide at 4.15 p.m. yesterday for London, The R.M.S. Massila arrived at Plymouth on the morning of the 28th current. ...

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  24. THE MOUNT KEMBLA DISPUTE.

    Work was resumed to-day at the Mount Kembla mine by the 14 Scottish minors who were summoned by the company for breach of agreement. They undertook to work for a fortnight, in the course of which they were ...

    Article : 151 words
  25. THF NEW SEASON'S TEAS STEAMER.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Company, as representatives of the Eastern and Australian line of steamers in Australia, report:—"We have to-day received a cable from our Foochow agents to the effect that our steamer the Guthrie left ...

    Article : 66 words
  26. COMPASS DEVIATION.

    Wrecks are constantly attributed to incorrect compasses and compasses whose deviation is unknown to those who are using them for the safe guidance of the vessles placed in their charge. A Brisbane contemporary notes ...

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  27. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the handicaps to be decided at the meeting which takes place on Thursday next:- FLYING HANDICAP—6 furlongs 50 yards. ...

    Article : 271 words
  28. CITY RAILWAYS.

    Sir,—I have read several of your correspondents' letters for and against railweay extensionn into the city, and nearly all condemn the scheme to take it through Hyde Park and there to construct a contril station. If ...

    Article : 532 words
  29. VISIT OF THE WESTERN DISTRICT FOOTBALL TEAM TO SYDNEY.

    The Fifteen have been finally selected to represent the Westom District against the juniors of the metropolis and the University, on the Association Ground, Sydney, on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday ...

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  30. INDUCTION OF THE REV. W. J. ELLIS.

    The Very Rev. J. T. Marriott, Dean of Bathurst, arrived here on Friday, and inducted the Rev, W. J. Ellis to the Church of England parish. He was entertained at a conveersazione and presented ...

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  31. FOOTBALL.

    Thefollowing matches were palyed last saturday:— Redfern Parkhurst and Olivette played at Moore Park, the game ending in an easy win for the Parkhursts by 6 points to nil. For the Parkhurst the tries were ...

    Article : 424 words
  32. BYRON BAY BREAKWATER.

    Sir,—I have waited anxiously since your issue of Friday last to see if some one better fitted than myself would answer the letter of your correspondent, M. Rush—who, I take itt, is my old friend of rowing ...

    Article : 523 words
  33. HAY QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were opened to-day before Judge Forbes. Mr. Meiowether prosecuted. The following cases were tried:—Arthur Douglas, uttering valueless cheques, 18 months in Hay gaol; John Jones ...

    Article : 79 words
  34. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights declared yesterday for the handicaps to be decided at the Warwick Farm August meeting, on Saturday next:- CONSOLATION HANDICAP—6 furlongs 50 yards. ...

    Article : 332 words
  35. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express) to-day:—Mr. and Mrs. H. [?] B. Jones, Masters Jones (2), (Frankston); J. J. Dobbin (Glenormiston), Ernest King, Mr. and Mrs. Pearce (Hawksview), A. M'Arthur (Merino). D. Murphy (Double Bay), H. ...

    Article : 405 words
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  37. PFDESTRIANISM

    The running in the Carrington 76 Yards' Handicnp will be concluded to-night, the first heat starting at 8 o'clock. Ireland's Burwood Handicap will bo run off to-day. ...

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  39. SIR JOSEPH BANKS HANDICAP.

    The Sir Joseph Banks 250-yvards bandicip was run off on Monday afternoon and a splendid race resulted in a victory for S. Donovan, who won off the 12 yards mark in 23 4-5 seconds exactly even time. He was ...

    Article : 414 words
  40. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUBBACES.

    The following weights were declaredd to-night by Mr. C. H. Hannell, handicapped for the Newcastle Jockey Club races, on the 8th August:- OPENING HANDICAP—6 furlongs. ...

    Article : 261 words
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