On the whole, the great sculling contest on the Thames, which was concluded on Wednesday afternoon, has been the most successful aquatic competition ever seen in this or any other country. The ...
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Article : 3,797 wordsAn explosion of fire-damp took place on Saturday at Silkstone Colliery, near Barnsley, in Yorkshire. Twenty lives were lost. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Messageries steamer Salazie passed here to-day outwards, one day in advance of contract time. ...
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Article : 154 wordsThe draw for the second heats was rather an anxious matter. If Beach should be drawn against Teemer half the interest in the final struggle would be gone. But the fates were propitions. Beach had Bubear for his ...
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Article : 607 wordsMonday was brilliantly fine. All the sporting people of London poured forth to witness the great sculling competition. The river banks were black with humanity. The river itself was covered with pleasure ...
Article : 1,091 wordsA deputation from the unemployed waited upon the Chief Secretary this afternoon introduced by Mr.J. Annear, M.L.A. They asked that works might be commenced for their temporary relief. Sir S. G[?]th said ...
Article : 281 wordsOf course, Beach was a strong favourite. Three to 1 was laid on him for the final contest, which took place on Wednesday over the full championship course between Putney and Mortlake. Teemer, ...
Article : 713 wordsTHE Legislative Assembly met at the usual hour yesterday afternoon, but the number of members present was very small. Mr. Dibbs obtained leave to bring in a bill to make provision for the re-adjustment ...
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Article : 100 wordsA banquet was given to the Hon. George Coppin in the Town Hall to-night, to welcome him on his return from England. There was a large and influential gathering. The Mayor of Melbourne presided, and ...
Article : 126 wordsThe following passed through:— For Melbourne (by ordinary train): J.Reed, B.Adams, J. Densett, G. Mitchett, A. M'Donald. For Sydney (by ordinary train): Mr.and Mrs.Bonguage, ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 5 Oct 1886, Page 7
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