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  2. HOLIDAYS TO SCHOOL TEACHERS.

    The Minister for Education, Mr. Perry, states that it has been determined by the department to grant the school children an extra holiday this year. This has been done out of consideration to the school ...

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  3. QUEENSLAND DEFENCE FORCES.

    A proclamation has been issued defining the establishment of the land defence forces for the current yoar. Increases aro piorided for in the beadquarters permanent staff to number 47, including 35 additional ...

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  5. VICTORIAN RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

    The annual matches of the Victorian Rifle Association were continued to-day at the Williamstown ranges, under conditions which were all in favour of good shooting, and some splendid work ...

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  6. NEWCASTLE.

    The Commissioners paid their periodical official visit to Newcastle to-day for the purpose of inspecting the working of the Northern railway system. The party consisted of Messrs Febon and Kirkcaldie ...

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  7. IN PARLIAMENT.

    There was a marked absence, at any rats on the part of the opponents of the Industrial Arbitration Bill, of any desire to debate the messure last night in the Legislative Council, and those hon. ...

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  8. VICTORIA.

    The Postmaster-General busud himself to-ay looking into the papers concerning tho Pacific and Cape cable proposals. He intends to talk the matter over with the Premier to-morrow, in order that the ...

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  9. THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    We are informed that Mr. Rose, M.L.A., has called a meeting of the protectionist members of Parliament who are candidates for federal constituencies, with the view of discussing the fighting planks of ...

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  10. AQUATIC SECTIONAL COMMITTEE.

    At a meeting of the Aquatic Seotional Committee of the Commonwealth celebrations on Tuesday evening, it was decided that the aquatic display should include a regatta. A programme was drafted, the ...

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  11. PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

    At to-day's sitting of the Presbyterian General Assembly there was a scene between tbe Revs. Dr. Marshall and Dr. Hantoul. The latter moved the adoption of the report of the Public Questions ...

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  12. REPRESENTATIVES FROM NEW ZEALAND.

    It has been definitely decided that the Ministrial party and the New Zealand contingent to be prsenet at the Commonwealth celebrations will journey to Sydney in the steamer Tutaneki. The idea of sending ...

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  13. PARTICIPATION OF THE UNITED STATES.

    A meeting of American citizens was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon to consider the best means of taking part, as representatives of the United States, in the Commonwealth celebrations. Mr. ...

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  14. BATHURST PREPARING.

    A large meeting was held to night of Bathurist freetraders to form a brinch of the Australian Freetrade and Liberal Association, New South Wales division, in Bathurst Mr. F. Jago Smith, ...

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  15. CHURCH NEWS.

    The annual tea and concert in connection with St. George's Church of England, Glenmons-road, Paddington, were held on 'uesday evening. The ladies of the parish presided at 22 tables, all of which were ...

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  16. R.M.S. AUSTRALIA AT FREMANTLE.

    The R.M.S. Australia, from London, reached Fremantle at 65.30 this morning. The paweagers in the saloon are:- For Adelaide: Mr. and mrs. Brunmitt and ...

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  17. TASMANIAN CELEBRATIONS.

    It is propasad to celebrate the Commonwealth union at midnight on December 31, and the local federal leagae has consulted with Ministers as to the form of action and the possible available funds. ...

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  18. THE CARLTON TRAGEDY.

    In the Criminal Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Hodges, the trial was concluded of Mrs. Helene Wright, charged with the murder of her husband, William Wright, by shooting at him with a revolver, ...

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  19. BALMAIN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

    A sacred concert aud organ recital was given in the Balmain Congregational Church on Tuesday night. The proceeds were devoted towards the church fnnda. The gathering was presidid over by ...

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  20. THE MILITARY ENCAMPMENT.

    Members of the Dubbo Company of the Third Infantry Regiment have given a practically unanimous response to headquarters inquiry an to the number of men willing to take part in the propesed six ...

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  21. THE WOOL SALES.

    Notwithstanding the verv gloomy news recsivsd by mail, the local wool market was exceedingly strong to-day, and the selection was unusually good. It comprised several high-class Riverina and ...

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  22. MELANESIAN MISSION.

    A concert was held on Tuesday evening at the North Sydney School of Aita in aid of the funds for providing a new steamer for the Melanessiann Mission. The ...

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  23. ASHFIELD DECLINES TO TAKE PART.

    A meeting of residents of Ashfield was held at the Ashfield Town Hall last night for the purpose of devising means whereby Ashfield might be represented in the Commonwealth celebrations. The Mayor ...

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  24. MEETING AT LIVERPOOL.

    At a meeting of the Liverpool Council held last night, the Mayor (Alderman Christiansen) presiding, a letter was received from the Citizens' Commonwealth Celebrations Committee, stating that it ...

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  25. THE TYSON SUCCESSION DUTY CASE.

    The Tyson succession duty case was continuad today, when the tendering in evidence of Mr. Tyrson's press copy letter books was resumed. Among a mass of uninteresting correspondence bearing on ...

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  26. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Costom-house.—Entered outwards: November 21, Annesley, ship, for London; Paree, s.. for fremantle, via Sorte; Natone, s., for Strahan; Era, s., for Melbourne, via Neweastle. ...

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  27. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The hearing of a charge of shooting with intent to kill preferrod against a Japanese named Ichiju Huamatsu, in connection with a disturbance at Perth a few weeks ago, was concluded yesterday. A ...

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  28. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The barque Dalston arrived to-day from Table Bay to load a cargo of coal from Wallend Colliery for the West Count. The barque Plus cleared at the Customs to-day for Caleta Buena with 1659 tons ...

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  29. WHITE STAR LINE.

    Mesers. Dalgety and Co. repoit as under:- The Afric now in port, is to sail on Wednesday the 28th instant, at 2 p.m. The Medie left Sydney on October 19, Melbourne o[?] ...

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  30. OCEAN-STREET CONGREGATIONAL.

    The annual excursion in connection with the Ocen-street (Woollahra) Sunday School was held at Lane's Gardens, Fern Bay, yesterday, The weather was unfavourable during the morning, but ...

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  31. RECOGNITION OF SUBURBAN MAYORS AND ALDERMEN.

    At a meeting of the Newtown Council on Tuesday evening, a letter was read from the Leichhardt Council asking the aldermen to co-operate in a movement to urge upon the Premier the expediency of the ...

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  32. THE ABERDEEN LINE.

    Messrs. Dalgety and Co. note:- Thee Aberdeen left London on November 13, is due at Capetown on December 6, Melbourne December 26, Sydney on 31st. ...

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  33. SUDDEN DEATH OF A SOLICITOR.

    The City Coroner (Mr. G. C. Martin. J.P.) conducted an inquest at the Clarendon Hotel to-day on the body of the late Mr. Lorenzo George Albert Cork, a Sydney solicitor, lately residing at Watson's ...

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  34. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    The Assembly sat yesterday, and after finally passing the Early Closing Bill and an amendment of the Lands Values Assessment Act, Mr. Solomon, on the motion to go into ...

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  35. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIAL.

    On Tuesday evening, at the Point Piper-road (Woollahra) Congregational Church, a, social was held in connection wita the local society of Chrintian Eudearour. The president (Rev. Dr. Fordyce, ...

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  36. A MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

    The first of a series of five musical festivities in aid of the Ncwcastle Anglican Cathedral complotiou fund took place in the cathedral schoolroom this evening, and was largely attended. During the ...

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  37. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Sydney Amateur Orchestral Society crowned the conclusion of their fourth season at the Town Hall lust nicght with a programme of music conspicuous for its brightness and grace. There were no heavy pieces, thougnh ...

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  38. THE FEDERAL ELECTORATES.

    Sir,—Your report of the work of the eleotoral boundaries commission should be carefully read by every elector who takes the slightest interest not only in political matters, but in the adnimstration of ...

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  39. SYDNEY CITY MISSION.

    Aconcert wasgiven by the members of St. Simon and St. Jude's Church Band of Hope on Tuesday evening at the Mission Hull, Brisbane-stree. The Rev. J. Soulhby presided A programme of vocal and ...

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  40. VISITING MAYORS AND ALDERMEN.

    At a meeting of the Municipal Association yesterday a proposition was considered us to the disnosal of the £20,000 that had been voted by the Government for the celebrations, and that a portion of this should ...

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  41. HARBOUR REVOVALS.

    The Land liner Kungaree berthed at the Central Whirl yesterdayy. The barque Almore will to-day be berthed at Parbury's Wharf. ...

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  42. CHARTERS.

    Jeanara.s, 3802 tons, New Caledonia and Australia ports to United Kingdom or Continent—ore and general. Elfi ship, 1200 tons, Stindswaall to Adekirte—Baltic. Mario, barque, 1299 tons, Lyttelton to United Kingdom ...

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  43. LECTURE AT THE EQUITABLE HALL.

    Mr. C. Gifford Moore delivered a lecture at the Equitable Hall, George-street, on Tuesday evening on "The Two Ritualisms," illustrating his remarks by some well displayed antern ...

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  44. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    The barque Star of the Cant left Wellington on the [?] matant for Auckland with part of original cargo from New York. The brigantina Zephyr has arrived at Westport from ...

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  45. LIQUIDATING THE DEBTS OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS.

    An adjourned moeting, consisting mainiy of ladies, in connection with the above, was held under the presidency of Alderman E. C. V. Broughton, J.P, at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon. The object of ...

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  46. RETURN OF THE REV. E. C. BECK.

    A meeting of ratepayers und residents of Mosman was held last evening in the local council-chambers for the purpose of ntraurring a public welcome home to the Rev. E. (J. Beck, who accompanied the "A" ...

    Article : 186 words
  47. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Assembly yesterday passed the third reading of the Municipalities Act. The estimates were further considered, the Hourn rushing business. The notice paner continues to grow, aud the Premier ...

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  48. LECTURE ON ODDFELLOWSHIP.

    The Waterloo Lodge, No. 15,. I.O.O.F., held a public meeting on Friday last at the Alexandria Town Hall. Alderman Medcalf presided. Brol. G. T. Clark, Grand Secretary, delivered a lecture on ...

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  49. SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING.

    The Italian barque Mario left Table Bay on the [?] ultimo for Lyttleton to load grain for the United Kingdom or Continent. The ship Fairport, which has been chartered to load ...

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  50. ART EXHIBITION AT BATHURST.

    The annual exhibition in connection with the Bathurst Amateur Art Society was opened to-day The show of pictures generally was satisfactory. There was an excellent display ia still life, ...

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  51. ODES, ANTHEMS, AND CHILDREN'S SONGS.

    It is understood that a selection of 60 odes, anthems, and children's songs, three of the latter being set to music, has been made from the immense number of poetical compositions sent to Mr. Peitus, ...

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  52. FIRST-AID GLASS.

    At the beginning of the year a branch of the Australian Ambulance Association was formed in Alexandria with a membership of 67. A large number of these went up for examination a short time ago, ...

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  53. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    A meeting of the council of the bouth Coast Kirie Association was held at the drill-hall. Kinma, today Major H. H. Roney (Kiama) presided Others present were:—Colonel Owen and Major ...

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  54. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Abner Coburn, ship (JWNF), from Port [?] days. Crydesdale, baque (PBHS), from Hamburg—119 days. Crondale, ship (MFNG), from London—84 days, ...

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  55. ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS.

    A meeting convened by the Mayor of Drummoyne waa held in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, Sydney, yesterday afternoon to consider the question of providing accommodation for the visitors attracted to ...

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  56. THE RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    Sir,—It appears that the Railway Commissioners have made good reductions in the fares by a few trains. These will apply to th trains run to arrive in Sydney on Sunday and Monday, December 30 and ...

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  57. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    Mr.R. G.Uurnhidt has now assumed the duties of city organist at the Town Hall, where the mantle of M. Wiegand descends upon first one musician and then another with a rapidity which is a little bewildering to those who ...

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  58. HOTEL, CLUB, AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES.

    A smoke concert under the auspices of the Hotel, Club, and Restaurant Employee's Union was held at the Uuecn's Hall on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, anti the chair was occupied by Mr. J. J. Mornsh. During ...

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  59. FIRE AT BALMAIN.

    Shortly before midnight a fire broke out in a fourroomed weatherboard cottago at Church-street, Balmatu. The Dalmain and Marrickville fire brigades promptly despatched men and appliances to the scene, ...

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  60. ST. PHILIP'S OLDD CHURCH.

    "J. T. M." writes:—"In order to make the history of St. Philip's Old Church complotn-the centenary commemoration of which was held a, short time since—it will be neoeaitary to include, ...

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  61. CONCERT AT SAILORS' MISSION.

    On Tuesday eveing a musical programme organized by Mr. A. A. M'Cory was submitted at the above institution. The Rev. Diston-Morgan presided, and the programme was thoroughly appreciated. Among others who rendered tems ...

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  63. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the stock passings to date:— 51 mixed cattle, Mount Pleasant, Teutertleld to Glen innes, D. M'Intyre owner; 54 mixed cattle. Marylands, Dalveen, Queensland, John Donnolly owner; ...

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