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  2. THE COUNTRY.

    HENTY, Friday.--A largely-attended meeting of farmers was held at the School of Arts to consider what steps should be taken to get a share of the seed wheat for distribution to ...

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  3. THE AUBURN MURDER.

    The most serious fact emphasised by the Auburn tragedy is the increasing tendency of burglars to arm themselves with revolvers, and the shocking readiness with which they are ...

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  4. DROUGHT-STRICKEN SETTLERS.

    A meeting was held in the vestibule of the Town-ball last night to consider means for the relief of settlers in the country suffering from the effects of the drought. There were about ...

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  5. VICTORIA.

    To-day a prisoner confined in Pentridge was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with irons for setting fire to the bedding in his cell. ...

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  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    Mr. J. C. Williamson announces the final concert of Miss Amy Castles prior to her departure for Europe. The interest of the event will be augmented by the appearance of Miss Dolly ...

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  7. THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held yesterday at Tattersall's-chambers, Castlereagh-street, Sir John See (president) being in the chair. ...

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  8. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The suggestion of Sir John See, that an attempt should be made to amend the Federal Constitution Act, with a view to having the Federal capital in Sydney or Melbourne, ...

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  9. FREIGHTS FOR STARVING STOCK.

    The reduced railway charges for carrying fodder to starving stock in the northern districts are not to be abandoned on the 1st of February, as was originally intended, but will be continued ...

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  10. NOTES FROM MELBOURNE.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The question of whether Mr. Robert Reid should retain his portfolio of Minister of Education now that he has been elected to the Senate is still vigorously discussed. ...

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  11. METROPOLITAN FIRE BRIGADE.

    The proposed increase in the contribution under the Fire Brigades Act, 1902, was discussed by a meeting of delegates from suburban municipalities, at the rooms of the Municipal ...

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  12. DIVIDENDS FROM GAS.

    The accounts of the Metropolitan Gas Company for the half-year ended 31st December last, show an increased net profit of a trifle over the June half-year. With the amounts brought forward, ...

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  13. PALACE THEATRE.

    Mr. Williamson's Comic Opera Company gave its final performance of "Paul Jones" at the Palace Theatre, in the presence of a very large audience, which keenly enjoyed the entertainment ...

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  14. FARMERS DO NOT WANT CHARITY.

    WYALONG, Friday.--At the annual meeting of the Farmers' and Settlers' Association, the following motion by Mr. Rankin was carried:--"That this meeting refuses to endorse the telegram sent ...

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  15. MOTOR-PACED CYCLING.

    The series of motor-paced cycling meetings held by Robl and Dickentmann was brought a close at the Exhibition track to-night. The only competitors were the two visitors, who raced ...

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  16. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "The Fortune Teller,' at the Theatre Royal, is proving a great attraction, and the performance of the comic opera during the week has been largely attended. The opera is evidently going ...

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  17. PEOPLE'S REFORM LEAGUE.

    MANILLA, Friday.--Mr. F. Wegg Home addressed a meeting here last night, and impressed his hearer's with the seriousness of the position and the necessity for political reform. On ...

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  18. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Mr. Wallace Brownlow will make his re-appearance to-day at the Tivoli Theatre, and together with Professor M'Cann, "the concertina king." Inaudi, "the mental marvel, the Gracie ...

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  19. QUEENSLAND.

    There is a marked revival in mining at Croydon owing to recent important discoveries. Splendid rains have fallen in the Croydon district. ...

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  20. A CO-OPERATIVE SHIPPING COMPANY.

    BOMBALA, Friday.--Mr. Bland and Mr. Turlington, both of Bega, addressed a public meeting here last night in the interests of the proposed new shipping company, now forming in ...

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  21. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    Excellent audiences still continue to attend the performances of "The Breaking of the Drought" by Mr. Bland Holt's Company at the Lyceum Theatre. The company's next production will ...

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  22. CRITERION THEATRE.

    The popular pantomime prediction of "Clinderella, or the Glass Slipper, and the Girl who put her foot in it," has attracted satisfactory audiences to the Criterion Theatre during the week. ...

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  23. OBNOXIOUS TAXATION PROPOSALS.

    Mr. Jenkinson, member for Fassifern, received a communication from a number of his constituents at Milbong containing resolutions protesting against the retrospective action of the income ...

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  24. THE CAPITAL SITE COMMISSION.

    TUMUT, Friday.--The Federal Capital Site Commissioners arrived here to-day, and will inspect the site to-morrow, and will also visit Adelong. They will go from here by coach to ...

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  25. CYCLORAMA.

    Other entertainments may come and go, but the Cyclorama is brook-like. The view of the Battle of Gettysburg, Daphne, the Mermaids Cave, and other novelties, are the principal ...

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  26. BREAKDOWN OF REFRIGERATING MACHINERY.

    On the arrival of the steamer Empire at Townsville from Sydney. Captain M'Arthur reported that, the refrigerating machinery had broken down in the chambers where 100 tons of frozen meat ...

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  27. CITY ORGANIST'S RECITAL.

    At his organ recital at the Town-hall to-night. Mr. Arthur Mason's programme will include the "Tannhauser" overture, Schubert's "Ave Maria," and the Intermezzo from Glordani's "Fedora." ...

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  28. THE SENATORIAL ELECTION.

    GLEN INNES, Friday.--Senator R. E. O'Connor has been spending several days in the Glen Innes district. Seen to-day with regard to the Senatorial election, he intimated that he placed ...

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  29. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    On Wednesday afternoon a stack of flour in the storeroom of the Kadina mill collapsed, and nearly killed two employees, Mr. Padden, the accountant, and a laborer. They were standing on the ...

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  30. THE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS.

    The Fisk Jubilee Singers appear at Newtown to-night, and on Monday at Stratton's-hall, Waverley. On Saturday night next, the company will ...

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  31. ANNIVERSARY DAY.

    Wherever the holiday-maker on Monday decides to spend the day, whether on land or water, a large choice of amusement is available. ...

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  32. THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S TOUR.

    BALLINA, Friday.--Senator Drake and party, with Mr. Ewing, M.H.R., arrived here this morning. They were met on arrival by the Mayor, aldermen, and representative townsmen. The ...

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  33. RAILWAY INSTITUTE.

    In connection with the annual meeting of the Railway Institute last evening, an electrical display of quite a novel character was afforded the members and friends who attended. The ...

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  34. FIRE IN A PRINTING OFFICE.

    This morning, at Halliday Bros.' lithographic printing office, Mariborough-place, a trough of spirit varnish, which had been placed beneath a paper-varnishing machine, became ignited. A boy ...

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  35. SEA AND HARBOR EXCURSIONS.

    The Namoi will run an excursion to Cowan, Hawkesbury River, starting from the Newcastle aud Hunter River Steamship Company's Wharf at 10 a.m. Excursionsists will be landed for ...

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  36. NEW ZEALAND.

    At the inquest on the body of Mrs. Annie Coulter, stewardess of the steamer Victoria, a verdict of accidental death was returned. The evidence showed that the wharf was very badly lighted. ...

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  37. INTER-STATE CRICKET.

    The inter-State cricket match between New South Wales and Victoria will be entered upon to-day at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and will be continued on Monday and following days. ...

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  38. A RECORD CARGO OF DAIRY PRODUCE.

    The largest shipment of dairy produce ever sent from the colony in one bottom was shipped by the steamer Papanui for London. It amounted to 1113 tons of butter, of the value of £116,863, and ...

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  39. A GOOD DEMAND FOR WOOL.

    At the wool sales there is a keen demand for half-bred at 6d to 7½d, superfine crossbred 5¼d to 6¼ medium 4½ to 5¾d, super lambs 5½ to 6½d, medium 5d to 5½d. ...

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  40. THE PRICE OF FLOUR.

    The Flourmillers' Association has reduced the price of flour £1 per ton. Quotations at Christchurch and Dunedin are £12, and at Auckland £12 15s. The step has been taken with a view to ...

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  41. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

    At the Zoological Gardens, the lions, tigers, leopards, and pumas will be fed at 4 p.m., and the pelicans at 4.30 p.m. The grounds will be open all day. ...

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  42. NEWCASTLE.

    Writing to the Stockton Council, Mr. W. T. Dick, M.L.A., stated that he had made a special trip to Sydney to inquire into the rumor that the work of forming approaches to the proposed ...

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  43. ANNIVERSARY REGATTA.

    One of the principal attractions of the day will be the Anniversary Regatta. The P. and O. R.M.S. Arcadia will be the flagship, and will be moored in Neutral Bay. Steamers belonging to ...

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  44. PICNIC AND CARNIVAL.

    A picnic and carnival in aid of the Westmead Boys' Home will be held at Sir Joseph Banks' Grounds. String and brass bands have been engaged. An art union will be held in connection ...

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  45. FOLLOWING UP CLUES.

    So far the police have not been able to arrest anyone in connection with the murder against whom sufficient evidence can be collected to obtain a conviction. ...

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  46. RACING.

    At the Randwick Course, the second day's racing of the Sydney Turf Club's meeting will take place. The principal event to be decided is the Anniversary Handicap, and the sport will begin ...

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  47. THE "SECRET CAUCUS."

    Sir,--The remarks of Mr. David Storey, M.L.A., on the methods of the labor party are not likely to provoke very widespread interest. No one would expect that gentleman to display much ...

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  48. SHIPPING MOVEMENTS.

    The steamer Sapphire, from Ocean Island, with phosphates, called at Newcastle yesterday morning for bunker coal. Having replenished her stock, she continued her voyage to Sydney and ...

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  49. TASMANIA V. VICTORIA.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The following team will represent Victoria in the cricket match against Tasmania, commencing to-morrow:-- Hopkins, Blundell, H. Stuckey, Rainey, Mitchell, ...

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  50. CRICKET.

    The inter-State cricket match, New South Wales v. Victoria, which begins to-day, will be resumed on the Sydney Cricket Ground, play starting at noon. ...

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  51. MILITARY.

    The following copy of instructions respecting the preparation of the rolls for the King's South African medal has been received:--"War Office, London, 27th November, 1902. Sir, I am directed ...

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  52. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    The complete arrangements made by the railway were published in full yesterday. The programme of excursions is an extensive one. ...

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  53. WESTERN MINING AND SMELTING WORKS.

    LITHGOW, Friday.--The ceal trade, says Mr. Wilton, is at present undergoing one of the periodical spells of dulness incidental to the trade. The Railway Department, having taken ...

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  54. THE THEATRES.

    Special holiday matinees will be given at the Theatre Royal, Tivoli, and Criterion Theatres. In addition to the performances at those theatres, in the evening there will also be "The ...

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  55. CONSTABLE LONG'S WILL.

    At the inquest on the body of the murdered constable, Samuel William Long, the uncle (ex-Sub-inspector William Long) stated that he was not aware whether the deceased was possessed ...

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  56. CASUALTIES.

    Whilst working on the roof of the Congregational Church, at the corner of Queen and Ocean streets, Woollahra, yesterday, George Anderson, of Fitzroy-strest, Alexandria, and Duncan Altken, ...

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  57. BURNS MEMORIAL FESTIVAL.

    All the Scottish Associations in the metropolis are combining to have a Scots musical festival in the Town-hall on Monday evening worthy of the 144th anniversary of the birth of the Scottish ...

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  58. QUARTER SESSIONS AT YASS.

    YASS, Friday.--The Quarter Sessions opened yesterday. Judge Fitzhardinge presided, and Mr. Armstrong, K.C., prosecuted for the Crown. Emily Grocott, a young woman, charged with the ...

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  59. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,--I would like to ask, through the medium of your valuable columns, why the police are not equipped with bull's eye lanterns, the same as the London police? ...

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  60. INJURED CYCLISTS.

    Ernest Lesberg, a cyclist from Moree, who was injured at the cycling carnival on Wednesday night, was admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday, suffering from concussion of the brain. ...

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