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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Koorawarths race meeting was granted registration by the A. J. C. authorities yesterday. The general entry for the Spring meeting of the Wollongong Turf Club takes place this afternoon, when the ...

    Article : 401 words
  3. AMUSEMENTS. THE AMY SHERWIN FAREWELL CONCERTS.

    The second of the farewell,series of concerts given by Miss Amy Sherwin and her company of artists took place last evening at the Y. M. C. A. Hall. It was similar in style to that recorded yesterday, though each item was ...

    Article : 522 words
  4. TRADES MOVEMENTS. THE POTTS' HILL STRIKE.

    The men who had been for the last 10 days out on strike, on account of the refusal of the contractors for the Potts' Hill reservoir to pay a higher rate of wages, returned to work yesterday at the rate of 4½d. per load. There are now ...

    Article : 71 words
  5. THE NEWCASTLE COLLIERIES STRIKE.

    The trial of the miners for the Adamstown riot was begun at East Maitland before Mr. Justice Foster this morning. A number of the miners' friends and sympathisers were present. The prisoners were—Henry Evans, ...

    Article : 858 words
  6. CARBINE SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  7. THE CARPENTERS' STRIKE.

    A special meeting of master carpenters was held at the Builders' and Contractors' Exchange, Pitt-street, last evening, to consider what steps should be taken in regard to the existing strike of the journeymen carpenters ...

    Article : 1,586 words
  8. SYDNEY HOMING PIGEON SOCIETY.

    On Saturday last a race organised by the Sydney Homing Pigeon Society was flown from Cootamundra. There was a fair number of competitors, and although the weather was clear, a strong north-east wind was blowing, ...

    Article : 100 words
  9. THE DROWNING ACCIDENT IN THE MURRAY.

    Strenuous efforts are being made by the police to discover the owner of the horse and buggy found last night in the river, and information has been obtained most conclusively showing that the owner of the buggy is Gottlieb Lange, a ...

    Article : 176 words
  10. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 232 words
  11. SOUTH GUNDAGAI PARK RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 107 words
  12. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The last two nights of " Richelieu" at Her Majesty's Theatre are announced. On Saturday evening "Richard III." will be produced. The title role will be assumed by Mr. Miln—a part in which he is reported to be great. ...

    Article : 187 words
  13. FLEMINGTON TRAINING NOTES.

    Very little important work was done at Flemington today, it being the off morning. Whakawai was given two miles on the tan at slow pace, and Forest Queen went a round of the outer track at three-parts speed. Enfilade ...

    Article : 216 words
  14. MINING AT BROKEN HILL.

    At Cosgrove's mine the pump is now being put down the main shaft 107ft. deep. While cutting into the eastern wall for the purpose of fixing the foundation for the pump, an additional supply of water was struck, and extra baling ...

    Article : 122 words
  15. ADELONG JOCKEY CLUB.

    At the annual meeting of the Jockey Club last night the the balance-sheet showed a credit of £80. The annual races were fixed for January 1 and 2. ...

    Article : 33 words
  16. CYCLING IN ADELAIDE.

    W. J. C. Elliot, of the Fernside Cycling Club, broke the amateur record for five miles. The local Cycling Union appointed the timekeeper. The distance covered was 14 minutes 1 1-5 seconds. ...

    Article : 41 words
  17. ALTERING THE TEXT OF SHAKESPEARE.

    Sir,—Few will be disposed to deny the enormity of any man, be he who he may, tampering with, or altering in any way, the sacred text of Shakespeare. To do this is nothing short of the very highest treason to the memory of ...

    Article : 996 words
  18. KIAMA ATHLETIC CLUB.

    Fifty-four starts have been entered, for the £50 handicap footraces to take place on the Agricultural Association Ground on the 9th November, under the auspices of the Kiama Athletic Club. ...

    Article : 34 words
  19. CASUALTIES.

    While a man named Denis M'Ginley, 42 years of age, a labourer, residing ot Devonshire-street, Surry Hills, was working at a store in Redfern yesterday, a steel rail fell upon his left foot, crushing it severely. He was taken to ...

    Article : 207 words
  20. CRICKET.

    Callan Park continued their successful career by defeating the Emerito, the respective scores being 88 and 42. The Rev. Mr. Dunlop 38, Messrs. Floyd 21, and Lewis 11, were the principal scorers for the Callan Parks, and Messrs. ...

    Article : 305 words
  21. ELSTERNWICK PARK RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 539 words
  22. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

    Everything is quiet at the Wallsend tunnels. The Stockton colliery is still working. The brig Fawn being the only coaster, the coal is trimmed by the crew; she left with Stockton coal for Sydney this morning at 10 o'clock. ...

    Article : 518 words
  23. THE WEATHER.

    Early yesterday morning the temperature indicated a very hot duy, and the indication was verified. Towards midday very heavy thunderclouds appeared to the south-west, and a storm from that direction was ...

    Article : 220 words
  24. BOWLS.

    The selection of the captains and rinks in the intercolonial bowling match, to be played in Victoria on the 5th, 7th, and 9th of November, has resulted as follows.— W. Hart W. Gelding J. H. Jervis B. N. Jones ...

    Article : 116 words
  25. PEDESTRIANISM.

    On account of the raintall last evening the running off of the concluding heats in connection with the first round of the Carrington Consultation Handicap had to be postponed until to-night. ...

    Article : 65 words
  26. THE CITY FINANCES.

    Sir,—To those who have watched the proceedings of the City Council for some years past, it cannot be a matter of surprise that they are always in a state of impecuniosity, considering the great amount of work performed, for which ...

    Article : 167 words
  27. RIFLE SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 185 words
  28. CITY HEALTH OFFICER.

    Sir,—In your paper this morning the report of the meeting of the Sydney Municipal Council contains—" The Mayor sold he had no personal knowledge of Dr. Clay beyond the fact that he had been Dr. Dansey's locum tenens ...

    Article : 340 words
  29. BRISBANE TATTERSALL'S RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 32 words
  30. N. S. W. AMATEUR OARSMEN.

    Sir,—In the sporting press telegrams of to-day I note that the Victorian Rowing Association have been informed that the similar body of this colony insist upon the oarsmen competing at the approaching intercolonial race being ...

    Article : 362 words
  31. CHURCH OF ELASTICITY.

    Sir,—As the application of the rod is no doubt good for ns all at times, your leader of 13th instant will be welcomed by the management of the ustralian Record. However, being an Australian churchman, I should like to modify the ...

    Article : 369 words
  32. BRISBANE DRIVING PARK CLUB.

    At a meeting of the Brisbane Driving Park Club committee last night, the programme was arranged for the next race meeting, but the date was not fixed, as it could not be definitely ascertained when the Eagle Farm course would ...

    Article : 68 words
  33. IMPROVED METHODS OF KILLING.

    Sir,—Will you allow me to say a few last words on the subject of modern war and improved methods of killing. "That the notions will not sooner cease to learn war any more because of improved methods of killing," seems to me ...

    Article : 326 words
  34. DUBBO JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 761 words
  35. PIGEON SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 217 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 156 words
  37. Advertising

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