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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    Once more it is our duty to praise the high endeavour and the artistic achievement of Messrs. Brough and Boucicault. Yet again it is a pleasure to chronicle the fine effect which they have given to one ...

    Article : 1,812 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The nomination list for the events to be decided at the coming meeting of the Sydney Driving Park Club, Limited, closed yesterday with 91 entries, as under:— Handicap Pony (12.3) Race, 6: Park Stakes, 21; ...

    Article : 862 words
  4. VISIT OF SIR. WILLIAM ROBINSON TO ADELAIDE.

    This morning Sir William Robinson arrived from Melbourne on a visit to Adelaide. He was wel[?]omed by the Premier (Dr. Cockburn), Hon. J. C. Bray, Sir John Downer, Commissioner Peterswald, ...

    Article : 574 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At last night's meeting of the borough council, the question of basing municipal taxation on land values only came up for discussion in connection with a letter from Alderman Ball, the delegate appointed by the ...

    Article : 1,197 words
  6. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    The following were in Auckland Harbour on the 9th [?] stant:—Lady Joc[?]lyn, ship; Large Bay, barque; All[?] barque; Cabarfei[?] barque; Clansman, brigantine; Ken[?] worth schooner; Waiwera, schooner. The Jessie has left ...

    Article : 347 words
  7. GLEBE WESLEY AN BAZAAR.

    A bazaar and sale of fancy and useful articles was opened on Wednesday evening, in the Glebe-road Wesleyan schoolroom, by the Rev. R. Caldwell, President of the Conference, and minister of the Globe church, Mr. ...

    Article : 598 words
  8. COURSING.

    At a meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Coursing Club held yesterday afternoon it was decided not to hold a meeting in September as had been arranged. The attendance of the public at the Waterloo ...

    Article : 62 words
  9. THE BALMORAL CASTLE—STORMY TRADES.

    The Colonial Union Line steamer Balmoral Castle, from London to Melbourne and Sydney, has the bulk of her cargo for the Victorian port. It is composed chiefly of iron and cement, and, as she encountered some very bad weather ...

    Article : 193 words
  10. FOOTBALL.

    A match under the Australian rules was played on Wednesday afternoon on the Hunter's Hill Recreation Ground between the St. Joseph's College and the High Sohool Clubs, resulting in a win for the former by 8 ...

    Article : 108 words
  11. MARINE ENGINES.—AN INVENTION.

    On board the Colonial Union Line steamer Balmoral Castle there is an invention, described by a Melbourne contemporary as an "oil-economiser," which appears to be well worthy of the attention of ma[?]ine engineers. Mr. Matthe[?] ...

    Article : 223 words
  12. CRICKET.

    It will be seen on reference to our advertising columns that the annual meeting of the 1 Zingari Club will be held this evening at the rooms of the Economic Association, Pitt-Street. The Waverley ...

    Article : 46 words
  13. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Entries for Edwards's Leichhardt 75 Yards Handicap close to-night. Nominations for Slowgrove's 18th Star Handicap, to be run on the 27th and 29th instants, close on Saturday ...

    Article : 71 words
  14. MIDDLE HARBOUR SPIT.

    An iron punt of about 5[?]ft long by 2[?]ft. wide and 4 or 5 ft. deep is to be launched to-morrow at noon from the shipbuilding yard of Messrs. Foster and Minty. Balmain. The punt has been built to the order of the Government. It ...

    Article : 101 words
  15. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered outwards: August 15, Rose M., barque, 366 tons, Captain Lindfors, for Melbourne; Brunette, barque, 375 tons, Captain G. F. Davis, for bourne; Kent, schooner, 104 tons, Captain J. James, for ...

    Article : 1,757 words
  16. UNIVERSITY A. A. CLU[?]'S SPORTS.

    The following are the handicaps for the open races at the University Amateur Athletic Club's Sports on Saturday:- Mile Handicap.—R. J. White, s[?]ratch; Alex. Morgan, 10 ...

    Article : 207 words
  17. STEAMER EXCURSIONISTS IN HOBSON'S BAY.

    The Hobson's Bay excursion steamers, according to the following appear to be doing a good business:—At a meeting of the Melbourne Marine Board Mr. C. W. M'Lean, engineering surveyor, reported that he had made a careful ...

    Article : 294 words
  18. MORTLAKE HANDICAP.

    The running of the second Mortlake Handicap was concluded yesterday afternoon in the presence of a very small gathering, with the following results:- SECOND ROUND. ...

    Article : 146 words
  19. KIAMA BRANCH OF THE FREE TRADE AND LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.

    Mr. D. Hogarth, One of the founders of the Free Trade and Liberal Association of New South Wales arrived here yesterday on a pleasure trip to the south, and last night delivered a lecture in the Temperance ...

    Article : 469 words
  20. THE SYDNEY DRIVING PARK CLUB, LIMITED.

    The following entries were received yesterday for the above club's trotting und race meeting, at Moore Park, on Wednesday next, 21st instant:- 12.3 HANDICAP PONY RACE—½ mile. ...

    Article : 241 words
  21. CYCLING.

    The following arrangements have been made in connection with the Speedwell R. C. road race, to take place to-morrow from Parramatta to Penrith. Competitors are requested (as per advertisement) to catch ...

    Article : 83 words
  22. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The second day of the show was very largely attended. The gate receipts were £326, the largest ever received on a second day in Singleton. This means an attendance of about 11,000. The ...

    Article : 177 words
  23. LAWN TENNIS.

    On Wednesday a match was played between the University Club and the hitherto invincible Sydney Grammar School team, resulting in a very close finish in favour of the former. The following are the ...

    Article : 98 words
  24. LIVERPOOL TURF CLUB.

    The following entries were received yesterday for the meeting to be held on the 28th instant:- FUYING HANDICAP—6 furlongs. Hoppicker, Prairle Rose, Forester, Mudbury, Abergeldie, ...

    Article : 151 words
  25. AQUATICS.

    Training for the Association Eight-oar Race practically ceased last evening, and the several crews will take things easy to-day in order to be ready for tomorrow's effort. All five eights are fully preparad for ...

    Article : 723 words
  26. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) MURRUMBURRAH.

    The Murrumburrah second annual pastoral and agricultural show waa held to-day. About 1500 people were on the ground. The weather was dull and very cold. The hunters' prize was won by Kirk's Bolaro. ...

    Article : 330 words
  27. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    There is very little betting on the V. A. T. C. Hurdle Race. Briton was made a good favourite at 5 to 2 against him, that price being accepted, 5 to 1 was taken against Dragon, and 6 to 1 Parnell, the ...

    Article : 213 words
  28. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express to-day): Hon. W. M'Culloch, M.L.C., A. E. Kernot, J. P. Tomni, E. S. Watson, J. B. S. Lamont H. M. Tyffe, Mrs. and Miss Blair and maid, Miss Hamilton, David Brown, John Brown, Captain Siggins, J. ...

    Article : 423 words
  29. CAULFIELD RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 words
  30. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the latest stock crossings:—[?] store builocks, Queensland to Victoria, Cobb ad Co.; 4230 mixed sheep, other districts to Albury, various owners: 305 fat and store cattle, other districts [?] ...

    Article : 93 words
  31. CHARGE OF WELCHING ON THE WOLLONGONG RACECOURSE.

    Edward Bezer, al[?]as George Turner, of North Shore, appeared before the Bench to-day on a charge of welching on the Wo[?]longong racecourse on June 12 last. From the evidence it appeared that on the day named ...

    Article : 140 words
  32. GOULBURN COURSING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  33. THE MELBOURNE THEATRES.

    Miss Jeuuie'Lee, as was announced in our issue of Wednesday, is indisposed. Her doctor thinks it inadvisable for her to act for several nights yet. Under these circumstances Messrs. Williamson, Garner, and ...

    Article : 193 words
  34. Advertising

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    Advertising : 37 words
  35. VICTORIA COURSING CLUB.

    The Victoria Coursing Club's Southern Cup meeting was commenced on the Oval to-day. The ground was in very good order. The hare[?] ran strongly, only five being killed out of 41 courses. ...

    Article : 244 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 25 words
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