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  2. SPORTING.

    The Newcastle Jockey Club will held a meeting at Newcastle to-day, when some good sport will be witnessed. The course is in capital order, and sportsmen who intend visiting there can leave by the 9 a.m. train ...

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  3. VICTORIAN SPORTING.

    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Mr. Spencer Golian, after paying a flying visit to Australia, left for England to-day. He Has made arrangements for a team of horses to follow him at no distant ...

    Article : 567 words
  4. LAW.

    The Equity suit Charles Eather and his wife versus John Jenkins, before Mr. Justice Walker, was dismissed with costs. In this matter, plaintiffs asked the Court to restrain the defendant, by injunction, from proceeding ...

    Article : 121 words
  5. PARRAMATTA AND DISTRICT

    Of the supplementary contingent of Lancers to go to meet their comrades at the Cape, 21 are now in camp at the headquarters of the regiment, Parramatta. The total number to be sent is only 39, and there is naturally ...

    Article : 413 words
  6. LONDON WOOL MARKET.

    LONDON, September 22.--The fifth series of colonial wool sales for the year was opened here on Tuesday inst by three brokers, Messrs. Buxton, Ronald, and Co., Jacomb, Son, and Co., and ...

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  7. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    The Public Works Committee met yesterday, the chairman (Mr. W. J. Trickett, M.L.C.) presiding. Mr. J. Grantor, surveyor in the Works ...

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  8. BOWLS.

    The new green is looking well after top-dressing, and will be re-opened on Saturday, when the playing of the rink tournament, will be commenced. Play will commence at 2.30. The following 'is the draw for the first ...

    Article : 105 words
  9. ALLEGED MALICIOUS PROSECUTION.

    In the suit of John Cheney v. Charles Darby Bardwell, an application for a rule nisi for a new trial was made by the defendant. The action was one brought to recover damages on the ground that the defendant had ...

    Article : 295 words
  10. INTERCLUB COURTESY.

    The Waverley Bowling Club recently decided to elect the members of the Randwick Club honorary members timing the top-dre[?]ing of the Randwick Green. Mr. A. H. MacTaggart, the hon. secretary of the Randwick Club, ...

    Article : 116 words
  11. PARRAMATTA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of the Parramatta Progress Association was held in the School of Arts, Parramatta, on Tuesday night, the president, Mr. J. Toohey, in the chair. The annual report stated that 22 meetings had ...

    Article : 275 words
  12. ATHLETICS.

    Sydney Harriers propose giving the New South Wales championship team for the forthcoming biennial gathering a "send-off" at the Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Castlereagh-street North, next Monday night. The ...

    Article : 129 words
  13. A JOURNALIST'S CLAIM.

    An application was made before the Full Court, consisting of the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Stephen, and Mr. Justice Owen, for a rule nisi for a new trial in the ease of Low v. Fairfax and others. The application ...

    Article : 1,176 words
  14. METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES.

    The Sydney, Darlinghurst, and Forest Lodge Harriers have joined forces, and decided to bring off a series of events at the University Oval on November 18, under the designation of "The Metropolitan Championship Games," ...

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  15. BANKRUPTCY COURT.

    The application on behalf of James Fraser was adjourned to November 15; and the hearing of an application by John William Lee was adjourned for four weeks. MEETINGS AND EXAMINATIONS. ...

    Article : 306 words
  16. PECULIAR CHARGE OF BIGAMY.

    A man named John Buchan Roy, who for many years held the position of verger at St. John's, Parramatta, was yesterday charged before Mr. T. G. M'Kell, P.M., and F. J. Waller, J.P. with bigamy, in going through ...

    Article : 368 words
  17. TRAINING NOTES.

    Matters on the Flemingtron tracks this morning were particularly quiet, as, with three exceptions, none of the very large crowd of horses in exercise were extended. [?] before being ...

    Article : 252 words
  18. GRAND COMMONWEALTH FAIR SPORTS.

    Everything connected with the Grand Commonwealth Fair sports next Saturday afternoon promises well; the only fly in the ointment is the probability of the departure of the Transvaal contingent interfering with the ...

    Article : 269 words
  19. UNFINANCIAL MUNICIPALITIES.

    Mr. Arthur Griffith, M.P., on Tuesday introduced a deputation to the Premier from Lambton Municipality, which has been in financial difficulties. The deputation requested that the Government ...

    Article : 141 words
  20. LAW NOTICES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 279 words
  21. STUDENTS FOR THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

    The first of the lists of students for the proposed technical classes for Parramatta was announced by Mr. J. J. Taylor at a committee meeting of the Progress Association on Tuesday to contain the names of 25 lads ...

    Article : 105 words
  22. WOLLONGONG REQUIREMENTS.

    The Minister for Works on Tuesday received a deputation of Wollongong residents, introduced by Messrs. Archibald Campbell and Nicholson, M.s.P. The deputation requested that the ...

    Article : 118 words
  23. BOXING.

    The crack middleweights, "Jack" Conlon and "Jack" Goggin are on the verge of being matched to contest the best of 20 rounds for a £75 purse at West Wyalong four weeks hence. The same pair, it will be remembered. ...

    Article : 213 words
  24. THE BETTING MARKET.

    Owing to the Sandown Park races drawing upon the patronage of sporting folk, the market was rather quiet, still the quotations of yesterday underwent several alterations. Dewey remains ...

    Article : 278 words
  25. ALL SAINTS' CHURCH FESTIVAL.

    The animal festival of All Saints' Church, Parramatta North, was commenced by a tea and concert on Tuesday night, at which there was a large attendance. The tables were presided over by Me dames Done. [?] ...

    Article : 156 words
  26. TRANSIT COMMISSION.

    The Transit Board met yesterday, the Mayor (Sir Matthew Harris) in the chair. Attention was drawn to the remarks of Alderman, J. Harris at the previous day's meeting of the City Council, wherein he stated that ...

    Article : 228 words
  27. RENT OF A RAILWAY RESERVE.

    There is a small triangular block of laud near the Auburn railway station which is the property of the Railway Commissioners, but which they agreed about three years ago to rent to the Auburn Council for [?] ...

    Article : 146 words
  28. GOLF:

    The concluding round in the Welsh amateur championship tournament was played between F. E. Woodhead (bolder) and T. D. Cummins, at the Conway links, on September 15. On the 10th green outward, the ...

    Article : 100 words
  29. DISTRICT COURT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 54 words
  30. SANDOWN PARK RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 540 words
  31. ALDERMANIC SEATS.

    Most municipal councils from time to lime receive mysterious letters, but not many are more mystified than the Auburn Council was on Monday night when a letter was read from the Wellington Council, asking how much ...

    Article : 149 words
  32. POLICE COURTS.

    Alfred Arthur Leahy (28), galvanised iron worker, was before Mr. Smithers, S.M., at the Water Police Court yesterday, on five distinct charges of stealing, and was committed for trial at the next Court of Quarter ...

    Article : 149 words
  33. SUSSEX COUNTY UNION.

    The meeting of the Sussex County Union was brought to a close on September 15 at Eastbourne. In the final of the amateur county challenge cup competition, G. H. Peacock (Eastbourne) beat S. H. Fry (Seaford) at the 22nd ...

    Article : 67 words
  34. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURES AT CROYDON.

    Professor Henderson delivered the fourth of his course of University extension lectures at Croydon on Tuesday, on the subject, "Wentworth, Earl of Strafford." This lecture embraced that portion of the Stuart period in ...

    Article : 245 words
  35. NORFOLK COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The final in the Norfolk county championship was played off at Hunstanton on September 15. The game was between F. Larke and H. T. Gillies. At the 13th hole the score stood all square. Gillies then took the ...

    Article : 62 words
  36. PROPOSED INCREASE IN WAGES

    At the last meeting of the Ryde Council Alderman Jordan moved, and Alderman Belts seconded, that the council's day laborers wages be increased from 6s to 6s 6d per day. An amendment, moved by Alderman ...

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  37. ROYAL DEVON CLUB.

    At the autumn meeting of the Royal Devon Golf Club, held at Westward Ho, P. Winterseale won the club silver medal with 81, and the land testimonial for the best two scratch scores, with 79 and 84. The Bideford ...

    Article : 62 words
  38. CYCLING.

    On November 9 the Goulbum branch of the league will hold a sports meeting at which both cash and amateur riders will compete. There will be a scratch race to induce the attendance of the champions, as well as the ...

    Article : 72 words
  39. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.

    At the Central Summons Court yesterday, before Mr. C. Delohcry, S.M., James Gillard was proceeded against by Inspector Anker, of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for cruelty to a horses by working ...

    Article : 76 words
  40. SUIT BETWEEN RIVAL PHOTOGRAPHERS.

    Their Honors the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Owen, and Mr. Justice Cohen heard argument on demurrers to the counts of the declaration in the action brought by Eden George against Mark Blow to recover [?] ...

    Article : 363 words
  41. RYDE COUNCIL-CHAMBERS.

    Alderman Anderson moved at the last meeting of the Ryde Council that the works committee and the mover consider the advisability and cost of converting the present council-chambers into an office and Mayor's private ...

    Article : 67 words
  42. UNITED STATES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

    The fifth open championship tourney of the United States Golf Association was played at Baltimore on September 15 and 16. There was an entry list of 72, including 61 professionals. Thirty-six holes were played ...

    Article : 57 words
  43. BREACHES OF CITY BYLAWS.

    The city inspector of nuisances, Mr. George Baker, summoned a large number of persons before Mr. Delohery, S..M., for various breaches of the city bylaws, including loitering on the carriageway and footway, driving drays ...

    Article : 148 words
  44. AUSTRAL WHEEL RACE.

    There will be a fair contingent of New South Wales riders competing in the Austral Wheel Race at Melbourne in December. The prize for this, the biggest event of the year in Australasia, has been fixed at first £300, ...

    Article : 67 words
  45. THE RYDE DAIRIES.

    At the last meeting of the Ryde Council a report was read from Dr. W. G. Armstrong, medical officer of health, giving the results of a recent inspection of the Ryde dairies. Inter alia, he stated:-- "There are [?] dairies ...

    Article : 271 words
  46. PROFESSIONAL MATCHES.

    A 36-holes match was played on the Condon Bay links, near Aberdeen, on September 16, between Bernard Sayers (North Berwick) and Andrew Kirkcaldy (St. Andrews). Sayers was one up at the finish of the first round, but ...

    Article : 145 words
  47. CRICKET.

    The third round in the Ryde electorate competition was concluded on Saturday. Woolwich suffered defeat by Hunter's hill H. With their handicap of 75 runs, the winners scored 102 aud 137 for eight wickets (O'Malley 14, ...

    Article : 307 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 462 words
  49. ILLAWARRA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

    The half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company was held at the company's offices, Shelly-street, Sydney, yesterday, Mr. W.H. Manning (chairman of directors) ...

    Article : 276 words
  50. REGULATING THE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC.

    Some time since a conference of suburban municipal representatives took place at the Paddington Town-hall, for the purpose of considering the better regulation of the vehicular truffle of Sydney and the suburbs. The ...

    Article : 409 words
  51. Ms.P. AT GOLF.

    A foursome match was played on the North Berwick links on September 20 between the Right Hon A. J. Balfour, with Mr. J. E. Laidley (ex-amateur champion), against Mr. John Penn, M.P., and Mr. De Zoete. Messrs. ...

    Article : 47 words
  52. SAILING.

    Mr. F. R. Hollings presided at a committee meeting of the Mosmans Bay Club, held at Stansell's Hotel, Mosman, on Tuesday night, when arrangements were made for the club's second general handicap race on Saturday. ...

    Article : 353 words
  53. RYDE PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

    At the last meeting of the Ryde Council, Alderman Anderson moved, and Alderman Redshaw seconded, "That a deputation from this council, together with ratepayers interested with the member for the district, wait upon ...

    Article : 314 words
  54. LAND APPEAL COURT.

    Sydney Priddle appealed against the confirmation of D. J. Matchett's conditional purchase No. 99-5, Grenfell; and also against the confirmation of D. J. Matchett's conditional lease No. 99-3, Grenfell. Mr. G. H. Pike ...

    Article : 922 words
  55. FIRE AT NEWTOWN.

    Shortly before 8 o'clock on Monday night fire was found to have broken out in the window of the establishment of Messrs. Sweet Brothers, drapers, King-street, Newtown. The local branch ...

    Article : 149 words
  56. COUNTRY MATCHES.

    SINGLETON, Wednesday.--Singleton easily defeated St. Patrick's Club in a match yesterday. The former scored 150 mid the latter 80. The Teachers (39) defeated South Singleton (23). ...

    Article : 31 words
  57. Advertising

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    Advertising : 81 words
  58. AQUATICS.

    Intending competitors are reminded by advertisement that entries for all events will be received at the committee rooms, Bell's Chambers, 129 Pitt-street, until Saturday evening, and finally close at the Balmain Town-hall ...

    Article : 289 words
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