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  2. ANECDOTES OF BARNUM.

    Mr. Phineas T. Barnum died at Bridgeport (Connecticut). He was born i[?]Connecticut in 1810, and began business when he was 18 years old. He removed to New York at the age of ...

    Article : 1,442 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. SPORTING NOTES.

    Entries for the Daylesford Handicap, Steward' Purse, Time Handicap Trot, and Pony Race (14 hands, or under) close at 9 o'clock this evening with Mr. Robert Hill, ...

    Article : 101 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 10,729 words
  5. CITY EXTENSION.

    On Thursday a conference was held in the Town-hall between the committees appointed by the City Council and the Council of South Melbourne to arrange a basis for ...

    Article : 985 words
  6. LAW REPORT.

    His Honour delivered the following judgment on an application previously made to him by F. B. Ham, of Ascot[?]le, formerly meat salesman, for a certificate of discharge ...

    Article : 2,113 words
  7. FOOTBALL.

    The following are the matches between senior clubs arranged for this afternoon:— North Melbourne v. South Melbourne, at South Melbourne.—North Melbourne Team—Armstrong ...

    Article : 489 words
  8. PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOAT RACE.

    The annual four-oared race in gigs of the first crews Of the public schools took place on the Lower Yarra yesterday afternoon. All the usual crews, viz., Scotch College, ...

    Article : 522 words
  9. WYNDHAM RACING CLUB.

    The Wyndham races take place to-day, when an enjoyable afternoon may be anticipated. The special trains will leave Spencer-street for the Wyndham racecourse platform ...

    Article : 456 words
  10. THE BAIRNSDALE IRRIGATION TRUST.

    A deputation from ratepayers of the Bairnsdale shire, introduced by the Chief Sceretary and Mr. Foster, M. L. A., waited upon the Minister of Water Supply yesterday with ...

    Article : 497 words
  11. SCHOOL MATCHES.

    King's College v. South Melbourne College.—This match was played on the Fitzroy Cricket-ground yesterday, and resulted in a win for the former, who kicked 9 goals 12 behinds to their opponents' 2 goals ...

    Article : 279 words
  12. FIELD NATURALISTS' CLUB.

    The ordinary monthly meeting of the Field Naturalists's Club was held in the Royal Society's Hall on Monday evening, 11th inst., Mr. F. Wisewould occupying the chair. ...

    Article : 526 words
  13. MOLLDIAIILOC HACES.

    The meeting held at Mordialloc to-day was favoured with delightful weather, and was well attended. An afternoon's good racing took place, despite the fact that one event— ...

    Article : 1,147 words
  14. SENIOR SECOND TWENTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

    The following umpires have been appointed for to-day's matches:—Essendon v. Melbourne, W. Walters; St. Kilda v. Fitzroy, H. Plant; South Melbourne v. North Melbourne, J. mahony; Carlton v. Port ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. IMMIGRANTS' HOME.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 words
  16. CYCLING.

    The East Melbourne Club hold a road race this afternoon, the route being around the Ormond College eight times, via Sydney-road Grattan and Madeline streets, distance about 16 miles, the limit man will ...

    Article : 204 words
  17. ACTION AGAINST A FIRM OF SHIP-OWNERS.

    An action was commenced, before Mr. Justice Hodges and a special jury of six, in the First Civil Court yesterday, in which Mrs. Margaret M'Kenzie, widow of the late Captain ...

    Article : 407 words
  18. LAWN TENNIS.

    Kew v. Geelong.—This first-class trophy match will be played on the Kew courts this afternoon, commencing at half-past 1. Kew Team.—Harbison, R. Martin, F. Cowle, and Montgomery. ...

    Article : 318 words
  19. MELBOURNE MARKETS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 888 words
  20. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

    HIGH WATER THIS DAY.—Morning, 8.6; evening, 8.25. HIGH WATER TO-MORROW.—Morning, 8.44; evening, 9.4. ...

    Article : 2,828 words
  21. BASEBALL.

    Melbourne play South Melbourne, at South Melbourne, this afternoon, commencing at 1 o'clock. Melbourne team—Ross, Bruce, Irwin (two), Curr, M'Ilwraith, Dunne, Cohen, Lear, and Cotter. ...

    Article : 192 words
  22. BOWLING.

    The members of the Victoria Club are requested to be on the green this afternoon at half-past 2 sharp, to play in the match for Mr. Myers's prize. This being the final event of the season a good muster of ...

    Article : 47 words
  23. THE MELBOURNE STORAGE COMPANY EMBEZZLEMENT.

    THE ACCUSED BEFORE THE COURT. The charges of embezzlement preferred against Thomas Bogg, late accountant to the Melbourne storage Company Limited, by the ...

    Article : 189 words
  24. LACROSSE.

    Caulfield v. Melbourne.—This match will be played to-day, at 3 p.m., at Caulfield. Train leaves Prince'sbridge 2.15. Collingwood play Essendon at Darling-gardens at 3 ...

    Article : 60 words
  25. WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the Women's Hospital was held at noon yesterday, in the boardroom of the institution. Mrs. Goe, president of the committee, ...

    Article : 220 words
  26. BOXING.

    A boxing contest will take place at the Melbourne Athletic Club on Monday night for a purse of £100. The contestants are Peakes and Denny. Those requiring honorary members' tickets will be required ...

    Article : 54 words
  27. MELBOURNE HARRIERS.

    The above club will meet to-day at the Caulfield Club Hotel, Caulfield, at 3.30 p.m. A train leaves Prince's-bridge at 2.50. Visitors are invited. ...

    Article : 28 words
  28. PIGEON' SHOOTING.

    The principal competition at the weekly shooting on the grounds of the Melbourne Gun Club yesterday was for the Brighton Cup. The competition was the third one, and the previous winners ...

    Article : 294 words
  29. THROWING STONES AT CHINESE.

    At the St. Kilda Police Court on Friday, before the mayor (Mr. A. E. Moore) and Mr. Oldham, J.P.'s, Philip Creeley, a labourer on the new tramway at the Esplanade, was ...

    Article : 172 words
  30. REGULATING A TIMEBALL.

    Mr. A. J. Potter, one of the leading business men in Newcastle, N.S.W., writes to the Sydney agents of the Waterbury Watch Co.:—"I have been selling your watches for the past two years, and they have ...

    Article : 176 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 162 words
  32. TAILORING.

    Craig, Williamson, and Thomas are showing a splendid assortment of English, Irish, and Scotch Woollens suitable for gents'suits at specially low prices.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 45 words
  33. SPORTING TELEGRAM.

    The Rose Hill pony races were held to-day, and the results were that the Flying Handicap was won by Mr. T. Higgins's Pearl, the Autumn Handicap by Mr. W. Clarke's The ...

    Article : 63 words
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