In the course of his presidential address to members of the New South Wales branch of the British Astronomical Association, Mr. Hugh Wright made the following ...
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Article : 917 wordsLight showers passed along the seaboard south from Cape Hawke and over the southern tablelands and border districts during Wednesday night and the early hours of yesterday ...
Article : 128 wordsMr. Frank Musgrove, the lessee of the Criterion Theatre, returned by the China yesterday after an absence of nine months in England and on the Continent of Europe, during which time he has seen ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 54 wordsThe match for the championship of Australia and £100 a side, between the above players, was resumed yesterday afternoon at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's rooms, Castlereagh-street. The scores at the close of ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 126 wordsRepresentatives of the wholesale and retail chemists firms met on Wednesday in their fifth annual match which was placed at Rushcutter Bay, and resulted in a win for the wholesale team by an innings and 119 ...
Article : 193 wordsBLACKTOWN.—At the last meeting of the council it was decided to oppose most strongly the closing of any local roads. The finance committee recommended the payment of accounts totalling £167 ...
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Article : 243 wordsThe final of the billiard tournament conducted by the committee of the Arncliffe School of Arti was played off on Wednesday evening, and resulted in a win for G. Morgan (20beh.), who defeated J. Love ...
Article : 50 wordsIn consequence of the death of the president Mr. H. M. Faithful, there will be no shooting at the club grounds to-day. BOWRAL, Thursday. ...
Article : 120 wordsFor some time past the members or the above club have been desirous of adding another rink to their green in St. Leonards Park, but the present area does not permit of that being done. As a result an ...
Article : 152 wordsThe first of a new senes of municipal concerts under the auspices of the Ashfield Council was carried out on the Ashfield Park on Wednesday evening and was an emphatic success. The attendance was gratifyingly ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 568 wordsThe monthly meeting of the A.J.C. Committee was held yesterday afternoon, when permission to train Jumpers was granted to Thos. Cahill, who holds a rider's license. The ...
Article : 220 wordsThe presentation of prizes won last season by the lady bowlers of Ashfield was made the occasion of a special afternoon tea to the ex-president of the Ashfeld Bowling Club (Mr. Geo. Watson) and Mrs. ...
Article : 79 wordsThe Postal Department has decided to erect a public telephone at the Peakhurst Post-office, instructions for which have been issued, and the work will be undertaken as early at possible. A public telephone has ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 422 wordsFrom the abstract of recipts and disbursements for the half-year ended June 30 last for the municipality of Burwood, compiled by Mr. G. Simpson (council clerk), a creditable financial position is disclosed. The ...
Article : 117 wordsThe weather was fine but dull at Caulfield this morning, and there was a very keen wind blowing from the south, which assisted horses over the last five furlongs. The grass ...
Article : 1,198 wordsThe Mayor of Ryde objects to the duties of the council being delegated to any other local body, and spoke forcibly upon this subject at the last council meeting, when a communication was received from ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 361 wordsThe Liberty Plains Spring Show was opened on Wednesday evening in the Auburn. Town Hall by Dr. E. C. Hall, in the presence of a good gathering. The display of blooms ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 wordsThe Inquest on George Salmon, the victim of Monday's tragedy, was resumed to-day. Mr. Walsh appeared for Jos. Agustine Downes, and Mr. Thomas appeared for John George Seager. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 140 wordsAt its meeting on Tuesday ecening the Strathfield Council considered the long-deferred question of a referendum of the ratepayers respecting a park. There is a divergence of opinion among residents on this matter, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 118 wordsA meeting of the Umberumberka Water Trust was held this afternoon. Alderman Bath presiding. After the meeting It was announced that in consequence of Mr. Cann's motion in ...
Article : 161 wordsAt the last meeting of Bexley Council Mr. W. E. Johnson, M.P., forwarded the information that, in answer to a question the Postmaster-General had stated that he had given authority for all small works in ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 243 wordsMessrs. Lowcock, Broughton, and King, who conduct their monster horse sale at Gunnedah on the 28th, 29th, and 30th instant, just advise us that further entries have been received, and from present indications they ...
Article : 104 wordsA movement is afoot to establish a school of arts and workmen's club in Woollahra. At a meeting held on Tuesday, the Mayor (Mr. W. F. Latimer, M.L.A.) said that it was not creditable to Woollahra,, which was ...
Article : 100 wordsA large number of boys of the Rural Camp School journeyed to Berry by launch this morning to inspect the central factory and stud farm. A short way on the return trip ...
Article : 52 wordsThe above association held its annual meeting in the A.B.C. Rooms, on Tuesday. Officials for coming season:—Patronesses, Miss Rawson, Lady Poore; president, Miss Rose Scott; vice-presidents, Mrs. T. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 23 Oct 1908, Page 10
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