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  2. VICTORIAN TRADES.

    Before Mr. Justice Powers the hearing of the plaint of the Federated Tanners and Leather Dressers' Employed Union of Australia against Alderson and Co. and other ...

    Article : 300 words
  3. MODERN NEWSPAPER OFFICE.

    In the presence of a large number of citizens, the corner-stone of the new premises to be constructed for the "Dally Telegraph" Company, Ltd., at the corner of King and ...

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  4. EUGENICS SOCIETY.

    Sir Gerald Strickland last evening presided at a dinner given at Baumann's Cafe by the Eugenics Education Society, in honour of the late Sir Francis Galton, founder of modern ...

    Article : 577 words
  5. CASUALTIES.

    At about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon Victor Nelson, 25, a shuuter, living in Augustus-street, Bankstown, was engaged shunting trucks at Belmore deviation works, when one ...

    Article : 78 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. A. G. Gilchrist, who for the past l8 years has been headmaster of the Otford Public School, has been removed to Avondale, Dapto. Mr. Lambert, from Gulgong, ...

    Article : 90 words
  7. SPORTING.

    Avondale Amateur Race Club (March 27), Wallorawang Turf Club (April 4), and Binalong Jockey Club (March 28) race meetings have been granted registration by the A.J.C. ...

    Article : 894 words
  8. VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 526 words
  9. DEAD BODY FOUND.

    The dead body of a man, whose name [?]s thought to be Maynor, was discovered on Sunday near the southern reserve, Coogee. The body waa lying face downward on the grass. ...

    Article : 124 words
  10. ANOTHER THREATENED STRIKE.

    The employees of Mr. Mitchell, sanitary contractor, threatened to cease work if not granted an extra shilling a day, making their Pay 1[?]s a day. The men, however, continued ...

    Article : 76 words
  11. CONGREGATIONAL TOURNAMENT.

    The following is the result of a lawn tennis tournament played by the members of the Congregational Club:- Mixed Doubles. ...

    Article : 324 words
  12. UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.

    An unknown Frenchman died in Sydney Hospital on Sunday afternoon. About a fort-night ago he was crossing Barton-street, when he fell, striking the roadway with his head. ...

    Article : 33 words
  13. THE CHURCHES.

    The Bishop of Goulburn (Dr. Barlow), who is on a visit to the Cooma district, held confirmation services at Boloco on Saturday, and confirmed 47 candidates. He proceeded to ...

    Article : 188 words
  14. DEATH OF A NEWSBOY.

    The newsboy Francis M'Caffrey, 11 vears of age, who was knocked down in Elizabeth-street, near Cleveland-street, on Thursday last, died at the South Sydney Hospital on ...

    Article : 33 words
  15. THROAT CUT.

    Herbert John Creamer, 35, a single man, living with his mother at 62 Wilson-street, Newtown, was found dead in the front room of his home with his throat cut. A ...

    Article : 52 words
  16. LINEMEN'S WAGES.

    The hearing of the plaint of the Australian Telegraph and Telephone Construction and Maintenance Union for higher wages, le[?] hours, and improved conditions generally was ...

    Article : 129 words
  17. BOY KILLED.

    Frederick Richard Kidd, a boy of 10 years, residing with his parents in Macquarie-street, Mortdale, was killed on Saturday last, as the result of a tall from a jinker being driven in ...

    Article : 55 words
  18. SUMMER COMPETITION.

    In the summer competition, under the auspices of the Bathurst Lawn Tennis Association, Golf Club defeated St. Stephen's by 28 games. H. Thompson-Turion (G.C.) v Moodie-Slade (S.S.), ...

    Article : 84 words
  19. BODY OFF BONDI.

    The body of a man named William Perry was found floating oft Bondi yesterday. Perry, a man of 25 years of age, and a butcher, lost his life while fishing off Coogee on Thursday ...

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  20. BASEBALL.

    At the third annual meeting of the Summer Hill Baseball Club, the following officers were elected:— Patron, C. H. Hige; presidents. Alan Foster and Hugh Dixson; captain, A. Perkes; hon. secretary, ...

    Article : 43 words
  21. THE DANGAR MEMORIAL.

    The contract for the erection ot the Dangar memorial window has been let to a Sydney firm. The subjects of the window are Faith, Hope, and Charity. It will be unveiled on ...

    Article : 87 words
  22. BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

    A boy named Terence McGuron, 8, was shot on Saturday night at a shooting gallery in Victoria-street, Taree. While the showman, Percy George Fitzsimmons, was loading a ...

    Article : 78 words
  23. HOLLAND CENTENARY POSTAGE STAMPS.

    Mr. W. S. Linco[?]n, stamp dealer, of London, has directed attention to the fact that an interesting set of postage stamps has just made its appearance in Holland to ...

    Article : 152 words
  24. ROWING.

    Mr. Allan Ramsay has notified the interstate selectors that he will not be available to coach the State cr[?]w this year. Mr. Ramsay has already had a strenuous season's coaching in connection with his own club, ...

    Article : 213 words
  25. THE TOWN CLOCK.

    The Department of Justice has written to the Singleton Municipal Council in regard to the question of the repair and maintenance of the turret clock at the courthouse, stating ...

    Article : 103 words
  26. SERI[?]S BLASTING ACCIDENT.

    Henry Fitch, while working in a quarry getting stone for the Railway Commissioners, was blown up b[?] a charge of dynamite. He was tamping a hole when an explosion took ...

    Article : 72 words
  27. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLU[?].

    The following are the nominations received for the March meeting on the 3rd prox:- Flying Mile.—Coronata, Wild West, Mulford, Mandowa, Boomalli, War Queen, Anartes, Hymeneal, ...

    Article : 271 words
  28. OLYMPIC CYCLING.

    Brilliant cycling was witnessed by a large crowd at the Sydney Sports Ground last evening, when the New South Wales Cyclists' Union held its first carnival in a[?]d of thee ...

    Article : 1,028 words
  29. MAN'S SUDDEN DEATH.

    Michael John Dwyer, 61, was found dead in bed at Goolagong, on Saturday. Mr. T. J. Finn, the Coroner, found that death was due to heart failure. Dwyer was a nephew of the ...

    Article : 48 words
  30. DO WE LIVE LONGER.

    It is generally maintained says a Lond[?] journal) that we live longer than the ancients did. But researches among the tombs of Rom[?] times in Italy and Spain are far from pro[?] ...

    Article : 213 words
  31. PAVILION DESTROYED.

    The Boggabri Park pavilion was totally destroyed by fire at 1.30 this afternoon. The fire was discovered at an early stage, but there was no water handy to quench the ...

    Article : 37 words
  32. SWIMMING.

    Result of 440 yards championship:—G. Lyons, [?]; W. Jolly, 2; C. Crokanthorp, 3. Time, 6m 20s. Entries for the inter-club events at the Fort-street carnival, which include a 100 yards old boys' ...

    Article : 70 words
  33. MAN SHOT DEAD.

    Charles Isaac Russell was getting into a boat with a loaded rifle at Dowllng's Bay. The rifle knocked against the boat's side, and was discharged, Russell being shot through the ...

    Article : 56 words
  34. THE HOSPITALS.

    The secretary of the Berrima District Hospital has received a cheque for £100, bequoathed to the institution by the late Mrs. Sophie Corry. ...

    Article : 204 words
  35. MISS FANNY DURACK'S MILE SWIM.

    At the Municipal Domain Baths last night Miss Fanny Durack made a successful attempt to lower the ladies' record over a mile-29m 54 1-5s—established by, Miss V. Neave (Jersey, Eng.), in 1[?]13, Miss ...

    Article : 147 words
  36. CHESS.

    At the School of Arts on Saturday night [?] tournament, in which 16 players took part, was started at 8 o'clock, and finished two hours later. The rules were that the first ...

    Article : 741 words
  37. PLAYING WITH A GOAT.

    Frank Hansen, aged 9, youngest son of Mr. Harry Hansen, of Collarenebr[?], with several other youngsters about the same ago, were playing with a billygoat which knocked him ...

    Article : 47 words
  38. GOSFORD RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the entries for the March meeting on the 3rd prox:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—Simmereen, Mulford, War Queen, Sobol, Fiorentina, Barley Water, Aleberry, ...

    Article : 130 words
  39. LATEST SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings were recorded yesterday:- A.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Sires' Produce Stakes and Champagne ...

    Article : 103 words
  40. WHERE GENERAL WOLFE IS BURIED.

    Greenwich parish church, to which [?] Crown has just appointed a new [?]ector, is supposed to stand upon the exact spot whe[?] St. Alfege, the patriotic Archbishop of ...

    Article : 137 words
  41. SOUTH SYDNEY CLUB.

    The 100 yards race will be held at the Domain Bat[?]s on March 4 instead of to-morrow night. ...

    Article : 21 words
  42. SHUNTER'S DEATH.

    The young man who was found on the railway line at Awaba on Saturdny night in an unconscious condition died in the hospital last night. He had been identified as Herbert ...

    Article : 45 words
  43. MANLY CLUB CARNIVAL.

    The Manly Club held a carnival at the local baths, in a[?]d of the Olympic Games Fund. There was a large attendance. Results:- 400yds Club Championship.—L. Solomon, 1; C. ...

    Article : 109 words
  44. HEAD ALMOST SEVERED.

    William Lilley, employed as a coal carter, living at the Junction, was standing on a truck of coal, when another truck which was being shunted ran into the truck upon which ...

    Article : 62 words
  45. GOLF.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 313 words
  46. OUR BOY ARMY.

    Sir,—Your able leader of a few days ago on the above has surely brought about a recognition by the public of a very unpleasant fact. If a crisis arose in Australia, ...

    Article : 681 words
  47. STOCKTON SURF CARNIVAL.

    Stockton Surf Carnival was held yesterday afternoon. Principal results were:- Rescue and resuscitation competition.—Newcastle No. 2 Team, 1; Newcastle No. 1 Team, 2; Stockton Team, ...

    Article : 61 words
  48. ATHLETICS.

    The above club will hold the following events, [?] the Sydney Sports Ground, on Wednesday night:— 100yds, 120yds, and 1 mile handicaps, and [?] championship. ...

    Article : 35 words
  49. KILLED AT COAL CRANE.

    Daniel Wyld, 46, a labourer, residing at Merewether, was employed at No. 4 crane this morning, when the hauling chain of the c[?]ane broke, and a side of the truck which ...

    Article : 127 words
  50. VICTORIAN SPORTING NOTES.

    The following are some of the probable [?]ers in the Newmarket Handicap:- Desire, R. Lewis; Cagou, J. Lightf[?]t; Nuwara Eilya, W. Lillyman; Valido, P. Maher; ...

    Article : 132 words
  51. SUBURBAN NEWS.

    The Mosman Liberal Club ia now in operation, and it is hoped before many months have passed that enough funds will be raised towards the erection of a modern club meeting house and public hall. It is ...

    Article : 82 words
  52. SURF CARNIVAL.

    The Bondi Surf and Life Saving Club gave a demonstration of life-saving on Saturday last, which was much appreciated by the Kiama Surf Club and the residents. A programme of sports on the beach was successfully ...

    Article : 68 words
  53. BALMAIN SHOPPING CARNIVAL.

    At the last meeting of the Balmain Council, a [?]munication was received from the Balmain Shopkeepers' Association requesting the council's co-operation in connection with a proposed shopping carnival week from ...

    Article : 45 words
  54. BOXING.

    An unfortunate hitch has arisen in connection with the world's middleweight championship contest between Eddie M'Goorty and Jeff, Smith, which was fixed for March 14. Smith, who is only an 11st man, ...

    Article : 496 words
  55. FIRE AT REDFERN.

    A fire occurred in H. Fre[?]k's refreshment shop, Abercromb[?]e-street, Redfern, a few minutes after 3 o'clock yesterday morning. Two brigades from George-street West, ...

    Article : 59 words
  56. DEATH OF A THOROUGHBRED STALLION.

    Saint Paul, by St. Leger, from Satanella, a well-known racehorse in the 'Nineties, has been found dead, in a paddock, at Hawera. He was 19 years of age, and, during his turf ...

    Article : 50 words
  57. DRUMMO[?]NE WHARF.

    The Sydney Ferries, Limited, has notified the Drummoyne Council of its willingness to pay a re[?]t charge of £2 per annum for the use of the local wharf [?] a period of 15 years, and requested that as it intended ...

    Article : 100 words
  58. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the meeting which takes place next Saturday:- Hurdle Race, 2m.—Ennisbelle, 12st 4[?]b; Fiddlest[?]g, 11st 10[?]b; Gumin, 11st; JOhn Willie, 11st; Lo[?]ghrea, ...

    Article : 716 words
  59. DECENTRALISATION.

    Sir,—In the interview your representative had with Mr. Carmichael re decentralisation he only refers to two ports—J[?]rvis Bay and Port Stephens—at both of which the Federal ...

    Article : 334 words
  60. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The competition for the selection of the Western Australian representative in the Austra[?]n team for Bisley has been won by Corporal Trenberth, of Be[?]der, with 703 points. Harris, who was las year's ...

    Article : 202 words
  61. CRICKET.

    Campbelltown District Cricket Club beat Picton on Saturday by three wickets and 91 runs. Principal scores:- Campbelltown, seven wicket for 270; E. Sheil 62. ...

    Article : 69 words
  62. INDEPENDENT v HOME RULE.

    Independent bent Home Rule on Saturday by an innings and 127 runs. Home Rule, 37 and 54; Independents, five wickets for 219, declared; J. Bogle 105, H. J. M'Pherson 63 not out, G. Parr 22. ...

    Article : 45 words
  63. THE LATE MILITARY CAMP.

    Sir.—A considerable time has elapsed since the Minister of Defence promised a searching inquiry into certain allegations made concerning the conduct of the last infantry ...

    Article : 189 words
  64. COURT OF INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION.

    At the Royal Society's Hall, 5 Elizabeth-street.—Before Mr. Justice Edmunds.—At 10 a.m.: For hearing: Furniture Trades Group, No. 3 Board for nomination of employers' representative; Miscellaneous ...

    Article : 132 words
  65. WEBB CUP COMPETITION.

    In the Webb Cup competition, Peel beat Lagoon by an innings and 16 runs. Lagoon made 43 and 70; Peel compiled 120 (J. Schofield 25, A. Dempsey 47). BOWRAL, Monday. ...

    Article : 132 words
  66. TAYLOR BEATS TOWNSEND.

    Battling Taylor (11st 3½lb) defeated Tom Townsend (11st 12lb) at the Olympia Athletic Club last night before a small audience. Townsend was the stronger and more aggressive, and though Taylor showed better ...

    Article : 144 words
  67. SHIRE COUNCILS.

    BLACKTOWN.—At a meeting of the shire council [?] was decided, on the casting vote of the president, [?] increase the shire rate to 1[?]d in the £ unimproved land values. This is an increase of one [?]ing [?] ...

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  68. LAWN TENNIS.

    The annual meeting of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association was held last night, Mr. J. E. Gosling (president) being in the chair. About 50 delegates attended. The report and balance-sheet, ...

    Article : 257 words
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