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  2. PROTECTION BANQUET at WINDSOR.

    A banquet was tendered last night to Mr. T. Rose, the defeated Protectionist candidate at the last election. The banquet was held at the Royal Hotel, Mr. G. S. Yeo, president of the local league, being chairman, ...

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  3. MEETINGS.

    Yesterday afternoon the weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held in the boardroom, Circular Quay. Mr. T. Rowo presided, and the other members present were Messrs. Palmer, Bennett, Young, ...

    Article : 552 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Crstal Palace Skating Academy, which under the name of the Crystal Palace Skating Rink was so well patro[?]ised by the general public last season,was opened yesterday, evening. As everyone who takes an ...

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  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The bill of fare drafted for their inaugural trotting and race meeting by the management of the Canterbury Park Race Club demands attention this afternoon; for at 4 o'clock nominations close for the following events ...

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  6. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: April 9, Tekapo (s.), 1544 [?]ons. Captain J. Anderson, for Wellington and New Zealand ports. The steamer Lindus, Captain A. H. Therpe, left Melbourne ...

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  7. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB MEETING.

    The following are the nominations for the Q. T. C. meeting:- BRISBANE CUP. Ilbegan, Lauristina, Bosebank, Quicksilver, Warden, Lord ...

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  8. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    A special programme was presented at Her Majesty's Theatre yesterday evening in celebration of the safe return of H.M.S. Calliope. There was a good attendance, especially in the stails and upper part of the ...

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  9. THE ELITE SKATING RINK.

    Last night, the Elite Skating Rink was opened for the season, there being a large attendance of the devotees of the fascinating pastime. The evening Commenced with a good number of skaters, and before an ...

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  10. HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN.

    The monthly meeting of the board of the Hospital for Sick Children was held on Monday afternoon. The president, Mr. Justice Stephen, being unavoidably absent on circuit, the chair was occupied by Lady ...

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  11. CRICKET.

    A match following on an invitation from Mr. Johnson, of want, Johnson, and Co., was played on Tuesday, on the Association Ground, between a team selected from the officers of the R.M.S. Ballaarat and ...

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  12. SOCIAL.

    The first anniversary of the Pressmen and Stereotypers' Union was celebrated by a [?]oirce dansante, given at the Oddfellowas' Hall, Elizabeth-street, last night. There was a fairly large number present and ...

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  13. BENEVOLENT ASYLUM.

    The monthly meeting of the board of the Benevolent Asylum was held yesterday afternoon the vice-president, Mr. John Roreby, presiding over an attendance consisting of Messrs. W. Henson (treasurer), I. J. ...

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  14. THE WRECK OF THE ROCK TERRACE.

    Under date of March 1, Lioyd's has [?]legram from Liverpool, dated February 25, which states:—It is reported that the British ship Rork Terrace which was abandoned about 12 months ago [?] the Phillipine, Islands, when on a voyage ...

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  15. NEW SOUTH WALES INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.

    The monthly meeting, of the board took place on Monday afternoon, at the institution, Newtown-road. Present—The Hon. Dr. Renwick, M.L.C. (president) in the chair; Mr. Ellis Robinson (hon. secretary), and ...

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  16. COOLIE SHIPS BOUND TO FIJI.

    The Coolie trade from India to Fiji is growing. Anent it a late paper says:—"Employers of Indian labour in Fiji will be glad to learn that the cost of introduction is gradually becoming less. The immigrants per Moy will be delivered ...

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  17. LECTURE.

    The last of a Series of lectures on the Reformation was delivered by the Primate [?]t night at St. Andrew's Cathedral, in the presence of a large congregation. After referring to the reaction which set in after the ...

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  18. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the Horticultural Society was held last night at the Town Hall. Mr. H. H. B. Bradley was in the chair. The prize of 15s. offered by the society for the best collection of chrysanthemums, was awarded ...

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  19. AQUATICS.

    As we have already stated, there is a probability that Searie, the champion sculler, will shortly leave 6 the colony for England. It is now said that he intends to sail for the old country on the 4th proximo. It is ...

    Article : 212 words
  20. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

    The sale of Sir William Pearoe's interest at home in the New Zealand Shipping Company to Mr. E. S. Dawes was reported by cable from London March 28, and published here two days later. The news appears to have caused some ...

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  21. PRESBYTERY OF SYDNEY.

    Last evening there was a meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street. The Rev. T. G. Molyneux, L. L. B., of Manly, officiated as Moderator, and there were also present the Reys. ...

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  22. REDUCTION OF CHARGES ON SHIPPING.

    The reduction of charges on Shipping at colonial ports, or at any ports, indeed is aiways an item of welcome news. Yesterday it was Melbourne that hinted at some concessions, now the report is to hand that the Harbour Board at ...

    Article : 135 words
  23. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the stock movements:—700 fat m[?] wet[?]ers from Annandale to Homebush, executors of S[?]Bowler; 1[?]00 fat merino wethers from Tabletop to Homebush, James Mitchell; 4000 merine ...

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  24. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT RYLSTONE.

    A man named Edward Black, a native of the district, but who has been away for a considerable time, returned last night to his brother's residence. [?]e[?]etired at night apparently all right in mind, but was ...

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  25. THE COST OF THE SIX WARSHIPS.

    The following are what are shown as the launching prices of the warships wrecked at Same[?]:—Geriaun: Adler, £44,047; Oiga, £113,812; Eber (about), £82,000; total, £239,859. United States: Vanda[?], £98,72[?]; Trenton ...

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  26. AMERICAN SHIPPING.

    For the colonies the following vessels have sailed:—February 2, Robert S. Besnard, ship, 1196 tons, from New York for Sydney; February 2, Douglas Dearborn, schooner, 975 tone, from Boston for Sydney; February 4, Euphemia, ...

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  27. THE PHONOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION.

    Sir,—As a phonographer of upwards [?] 20 years' standing I was pleased to read the report of the proceedings of last evening's meeting. The speech delivered by Mr. Samuel Cook called to my remembrance ...

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  28. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express, on Tuesday):—S. G. Staughton, Miss Staughton, Miss F. Stau[?]hton, [?]Leon Caron; P. Montgomery, A. R. Englis; A. F. Price, Mrs. Hamilton and child, Miss Goddard, T. Brunton, A. Lomax, Mr. and Mrs. ...

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  29. THE ELECTORAL ACT.

    Sir,—I should like to place bofore the public, through the columns of your widely-read journal, my experience of the present Electoral Act of this colony. The clause to which I shall more particularly allude ...

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  30. AN EXTENSIVE SAILORS' HOSPITAL.

    The hospital for sailors at Greenwich is probably the most extensive establishment in the world for the relief of the bodily [?]ffictions and [?]ilments of "those who go down to the sea in, ships." The Seamen's Hospital Society's report of ...

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  31. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) WARIALDA JOCKEY, CLUB.

    The following nominations have been received for the principal events in connection with their annual meeting:- TOWN PLATE—1¼ mile. ...

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  32. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Rome arrived at Plymouth on the morning of 7th instant, from Australia; the P.M.S. Arcadia arrived at Suez on the morning of the 7th instant, from Australia. ...

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  33. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    A meeting of the Amalgamated Carpenters and Joiners' Society (No. 1 branch) was held last night at the Protestant Hall, Castlereagh-street, Mr. J. Fahey occupied the chair, and the business transacted was of ...

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  34. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.

    The twenty first annual session of the Order of the National Division of the Sons and Daughters of Temperance of Australasia commenced its sittings in the Temperance Hall. Pitt-street, yesterday afternoon. ...

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  35. THE LARGO BAY AND GLENCOE COLLISION.

    In his evidence Captain Smith, of the Large Bay, which vessel was in collision with the steamer Glencoe as already reported, said:—"When I first saw the steamer I sent a man to see that our green light was burning all right, and he ...

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  36. COONAMBLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    At a meeting of the members of the Coonamble Jockey Club, held last evening, Mr. D. D. M'Mahon was elected president, Mr. Mark Herrmann vice-president, Mr. P. A. Polin treasurer, and F. L. Caswell ...

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  38. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

    The following are the weights for the Newcastle J. C. Races on the 18th instant:- FLYING HANDICAP—6 furlongs. Neptune 8st. 7lb.; Grandlike, 8st. [?]lb.; Hoppicker, 8st.; ...

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