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  2. THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM

    The board appointed by the Postmaster-General to report upon the present troubles in connection with the Sydney telephone system, ascertaining the cause and whether the delays and other ...

    Article : 2,359 words
  3. SPORTING.

    If the May race meeting of Tattersall's Club, which is to engage attention at Randwick this afternoon, has not caused any stir in the betting market, the little speculation done being confined to doubles, it has at ...

    Article : 1,396 words
  4. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION.

    Messrs. Rowe and Spain, architedts, have been instructed to prepare plans for extensive additions, etc., to a villa residence at L[?]wender Bay. Contract drawings will be ready next week. ...

    Article : 464 words
  5. HUMOR.

    Olga (who has overboard a conversation in the drawingroom): "Aren't you glad you weren't born a lady, cook?" Cook: "Why should I he glad, Miss Olga?" ...

    Article : 135 words
  6. DEPARTMENT OF MINES.

    Sydney: Purchase of nine Boring Plants. Particulars W. H. J. Siee, Chief inspector, Mines. ...

    Article : 19 words
  7. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    Sydney: Supply and delivery of storeware pipes, bends, etc., and other sanitary fillings, up to December 31. ...

    Article : 24 words
  8. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Killara. -- Erection of residence for Mr. F. H. Thatcher. E. Jeafireson Jackson, architect, 334 George-street. Peneant-hills. -- Repairs, painting, etc., to Wesleyan Church. R. H. Harrison secretary for trust ...

    Article : 572 words
  9. THE DIFFERENCE.

    A rather smart thing was said at a birthday party. The company were asking each other riddles. "What is the difference between an editor and ...

    Article : 74 words
  10. FOOTBALL.

    The football season of 1996 will be formally this afternoon, and, according to charitable precedent, the Rugby Union's share of the takings will be distributed amongst the various city and suburban hospitals. The ...

    Article : 261 words
  11. A MONKEY STORY.

    The "Academy" tells a good monkey story from over the water. A pet monkey, belonging to a son of tho Rev. W. G. Herbert, pastor of the Caroline-street Methodist Church, of Baltimore get ...

    Article : 98 words
  12. KENSINGTON PONY RACES.

    The entries for next Wednesday's meeting are[?] 15.0 Handicap, five furlongs. -- Gipsy, Overdue, Laurel, Hillock, Flower Girl, Quadret, Federation, Crystal (late Recoil), Battler, Mercia. ...

    Article : 131 words
  13. RATHER ROUGH ON HIM.

    Garrulous Stranger (in smoking-room of Riviera Hotel): "Yes, sir, I remember the Duke well; when I was up at Oxford we met nearly every day for a chat." ...

    Article : 95 words
  14. BRITISH ASSOCIATION RULES.

    The second junior final, under British Association rules, between Pyrment Rangers and Granville which was to have been played this afternoon at Waterloo, will take place instead at Clyde. ...

    Article : 32 words
  15. CYCLING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 515 words
  16. CHECK.

    Parent "If you don stop crying at once, sir, I shall give you a severe thrashing." Son and Heir: "And I shall toll the ticket-colector I am over age: Ba-noo: -- ...

    Article : 35 words
  17. BOWLS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  18. HOW THE PUPIL GOT TO SCHOOL.

    One cold icy morning in December, the nonentity of a certain Liverpool school arrived at the door of it ten minutes late. The teacher, who delighted in reprimanding him, demanded an ...

    Article : 183 words
  19. TENDERS ACCEPTED.

    Sydney. -- Supply and erection of goods hoist, to lift 15ewt. Herbert Thompson, architect. W. Bradshaw. 37 Arundel terrace, Forest Lodge. Sydney. -- Additions and alterations to Oddfollows'-hall, ...

    Article : 138 words
  20. CONTRACTS OPEN.

    Delegate River: Erection of timber beam bridge, road Delegate to Wollondilly. Gundagai: Alterations and additions to courthouse. The Rock to Green's Gunyah: Erection of sheep and ...

    Article : 296 words
  21. THE RINK CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The Balmain and City rinks, who have succeeded in getting into the final of the champion rink contest, will meet at 2.30 this afternoon on the Victoria Park green, the teams respectively being Lewis Crump Wilson. ...

    Article : 47 words
  22. ATHLETICS.

    At the Golden Gate Athletic Club to-night Casey and "Sam" Nathan, of Melbourne, will box the host of 20 rounds. It promises to be an exciting engagement. ...

    Article : 29 words
  23. RESPECTING THE OATH.

    "Now, on the 14th ult., the day of this accident, you were driving a cart down Nicholson street, were you not?" asked the learned counsel, who had just risen to cross-examine a difficult witness. ...

    Article : 119 words
  24. GORE-HILL TRAMWAY.

    A public meeting, convened by the local Progress Association, wag held at the Council-chambers, at Longueville, on Thursday evening, in order to consider the proposal to extend the Gore-hill tramway from the existing ...

    Article : 344 words
  25. GOLF.

    The Lindfield Club opens its links to-day, and a cordial invitation is extended to other clubs. Steamer from the Quay at 1.20 p.m. connects with the 1.30 train from Milson's Point, and it is expected that a number of ...

    Article : 47 words
  26. BILLIARDS.

    The match of 2500 up between F. Weiss, champion of Australasia, and E. James, ex-champion of New South Wales, in which Weiss gave his antagonist a start of 1000 points, was brought to a conclusion at the Hotel Arcadia ...

    Article : 199 words
  27. THE PROPER LIFE TO LEAD.

    "I cannot understand," said Whittler, "why it is that so many follows I know are in such awe of their wives. I don't feel that way." "Do you mean, to say," said Bilter, "that you ...

    Article : 230 words
  28. CYCLISTS UNION.

    The executive of the union has now completed arrangements for the annual century run on Queen's Birthday. Encouraging reports have been received of the sale of tickets, and it is anticipated that the function will prove ...

    Article : 874 words
  29. NEWTOWN WORKMEN'S CLUB.

    The Newtown Workmen's Club, since taking possession of their new premises in Egan-street, has made great progress, the number of members steadily increasing. The place is now lilted up with every convenience, ...

    Article : 139 words
  30. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The third competition for the Queen's trophy, to be won twice, previous winners being H. Roarty and A. W. Eales brought 18 members to the club's ground, Lords road, Botany, on Friday. At the end of the seventh ...

    Article : 183 words
  31. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT.

    Dunn's Creek: Erection of school building. Plans, T. Dwyer, district inspector, East Maitland. May 28. Sutherland. -- Purchase and removal of old W.B. ...

    Article : 93 words
  32. KENSINGTON PONY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 931 words
  33. WHY HE WAS ANXIOUS.

    While Archbishop Trench was Dean of Westminster he delegated Canon Cureton to preach at the Abbey on a certain saint's day. On such clays the boys of Westminster School attended ...

    Article : 132 words
  34. Advertising

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    Advertising : 148 words
  35. Advertising

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    Advertising : 148 words
  36. POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT.

    Sydney: Purchase of about 20 tons old telegraph wire now at Bathurst-street yard. Tumberumba: Erection of telegraph line, about 7¾ miles, new wooden poles, to Wolseley Park. ...

    Article : 66 words
  37. CLEVERLY TRACED.

    In connection with the discovery of the King's School boy, Royston Capel, at Roma (Q.), on Thursday lust, it is only fair to mention that it was largely due to the efforts of the Sydney ...

    Article : 96 words
  38. A STORY OF MR CHAMBERLAIN.

    Some years ago Mr. Chamberlain sent to a local exhibition at Birmingham a collection of jewellery that had been presented to him by some section of his fellow-townsmen. The following ...

    Article : 88 words
  39. RAILWAY DEPARTMENT.

    Manilla: Erection of engine and carriage shed. June 4, Supply of 8ft. and 9ft. sleepers, to be delivered at stations between Gosford and Newcastle and at Newcastle ...

    Article : 46 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 13 words
  41. PUBLIC SERVICE TENDER BOARD.

    Sydney: Fresh tenders for the supply and deliver, for a period of twelve months from the 1st July, 1900, of -- Glass, etc. (Part 1 -- Oils, paints, colors, etc.). ...

    Article : 34 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 315 words
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