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  2. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    The meeting of the Auburn Progress Association was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. C. Dyer presiding. The committee appointed to draw up a municipal platform presented the same, which was ...

    Article : 118 words
  3. DEPUTATIONS.

    A deputation of retail shopkeepers was introduced to the Colonial secretary at Parliament House last night by Mr. S. E. Lees, M.L.A., who was accompanied by Mr. Storey, M.L.A. They ...

    Article : 334 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Entries will be received by the secretary, Mr. P. O'Mara, up to 5 p.m. to-day, for the pony and galloway races to be held at Kensington on Wednesday next. Particulars of the programme will be found ...

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  5. LAW REPORT.

    Mr. R. E. O'Connor, Q.C., and Mr. Boyce, instructed by Messrs. Lane and Roberts, appeared in support of the points reserved on behalf of the prisoner, Jimmy Governor, now under ...

    Article : 1,642 words
  6. THE RETURNING LANCERS.

    A representative meeting of residents of Auburn, was held on Wednesday evening, when it was decided to requisition the Mayor to convene a public meeting to decide upon what steps should be taken ...

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  7. BOWLS.

    A meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Bowling Association was held last evening at Aarons' Exchange Hotel, Mr. M'Leod (vice-president) occupied the chair. There was a full ...

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  8. FEDERAL FAIR.

    A federal fair in and of the funds of the Primitive Methodist Church, Parramatta, was opened in the Macquarie Hall on Wednesday afternoon by the Mayoress of Parramatta (Mrs. T. Moxham) in the ...

    Article : 273 words
  9. ATHLETICS.

    The Highland Society has announced its programme for the annual gathering, which this season will be held on January 2 on the Sydney Cricket Ground. A list of no fewer than 60 events has been ...

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  10. THE WORLD'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP.

    A private match, arranged batween A. E. Tysoo, the half-mile champion, and C. Bennett, the mile champion, took place at Manchester on October 20. There had been considerable doubt as to which was ...

    Article : 483 words
  11. ROAD CONSTRUCTION.

    Messrs. E. M. Clark and B. B. O'Conor, Ms.L.A., introduced to the Minister for Works yesterday a deputation of the residents of Berowra, to ask that the road from Berowra railway station to Berowra Creek ...

    Article : 122 words
  12. No. 2 JURY COURT.

    Mr. L. Armstrong, with him Mr. R. Cowan, instructed by Mr. E. W. Downs, for the plaintiff; Mr. Bruce Smith, with him Mr. Atlee Hunt, instructed by Mr. E. Trevor Jones, for defendants. ...

    Article : 410 words
  13. LAW NOTICES.

    Banco Court, St. James'-road. Sydney.—At 10 a.m.: Wildie v. Constable (part heard), Faloner v. Hardman (trading, &c.), Finlay v. Marchant. Term List, to be taken in No. 2 Jury Court.—At 10 a.m.: ...

    Article : 573 words
  14. BRIDGE APPROACHES.

    Mr. Kidd, M.L.A., introduced a deputation from the residents of Campbelltown to the Minister for Works yesterday. The deputation asked that the approaches to a bridge across the George's River be ...

    Article : 75 words
  15. WILLOUGHBY ELECTORATE.

    At the meeting of the North Sydney Council, held on the 27th instant, a communication was received from the Lindfield Progress Association with reference to the proposed subdivision of the ...

    Article : 221 words
  16. ENFIELD-MORTLAKE TRAMWAY.

    Mr. Archer, M.L.A., introduced to the Minister for Works yesterday a deputation, consisting of Alderman Chapman (Mayor of Enfield), Aldermen Shipley and Gale, of the same municipality, and the council clerk ...

    Article : 149 words
  17. CYCLING.

    The first meeting of the club was held on Monday night at the rooms. Mr. J. H. Lawrence occupied the chair, and there were about 30 members present. The secretary road the annual report, which ...

    Article : 242 words
  18. MUNICIPALITIES AMENDMENT BILL.

    Sir,—The remarks passed at the deputation which recently interviewed the Colonial Secretary re the above measure will meet the approval of nine-tenths of the citizens, and the step proposed to be taken by ...

    Article : 273 words
  19. ROWING.

    The Sydney Rowing Club has decided not to send a crew for the Glebe Rowing Club senior eight-car race. The reasons for this are that the men have already done too much work, and that the course ...

    Article : 127 words
  20. MR. BARTON AND THE FISCAL QUESTION.

    Sir,—Permit me, through the agency of your valuable paper, to express a few thoughts regarding the fiscal policy of the Commonwealth. At such a time as the present it may seem unwise, perhaps, to make ...

    Article : 526 words
  21. EQUITY COURT.

    The evidence in this case was continued, and at the rising of the Court was part heard. ...

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  22. COURT OF MARINE INQUIRY, in No. 1 District

    At 10 a.m.: Re the Peterborough and the Lady Napier collision. ...

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  23. SYDNEY BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Sydney Bicycle Club will hold a run to Sans Souci to-morrow, when a swimming handicap and divine competition will be brought off. Prizes for these events have been donated by Messrs. W. R. ...

    Article : 73 words
  24. PROBATE COURT.

    Argument was concluded, and his Honor reserved Judgment. ...

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  25. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.—Friday, November 30.

    Otto Reith, false pretence; Robert Shaw, wounding with intent to murder. ...

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  26. SAILING.

    The usual meeting of the above club was held on Wednesday evening at the clubrooms, Moorefield Hotel, Kogarah. Mr. G. Walker occupied the chair. Mr. C. E. Mariette wrote accepting the petition of ...

    Article : 207 words
  27. DIVORCE COURT.

    Mr. H. A. Lyons appeared for the petitioner; respondent did not appear. The suit was one for dissolution of marriage, brought by William James Miller against his wife, May Margaret Miller, ...

    Article : 480 words
  28. POLICE COURTS.

    Disorderly Conduct on Board Ship.—At the Water Police Court yesterday, before Mr. James Mair, S.M., William Clifton, 38, described as a fireman, appeared to answer a charge of disorderly conduct on ...

    Article : 357 words
  29. AN INTERESTING TOUR.

    The veteran tourist, Mr. Joseph Pearson, of the Suburban Bicycle Club, accompanied by another excellent and experienced road rider, Mr. George Corkhill, of the Balmain Bicycle Club, started on a ...

    Article : 166 words
  30. THE PROPOSED PITT-STREET TRAM.

    Sir,—Any person can see that the running of trams along George-street has had the effect of shifting a great portion of the traffic of that thoroughfare into Pitt-street, and that pedestrians find some difficulty ...

    Article : 330 words
  31. SYDNEY HUNT CLUB.

    On Saturday last a good many members of the Hunt Club proceeded to Riverstone to take part in or witness the point to point steeplechase. The course was a circular one of about three miles, ...

    Article : 260 words
  32. SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    Commodore W. M. Ford presided at a meeting of the Sydney Dingy Club at Densen's Hotel, Kingst., on Wednesday. Letters accepting office as vicepresidents were received from Messrs. C. E. Marriette ...

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  33. OPENING OF THE RACING SEASON IN VICTORIA.

    The Victorian racing season opened last Saturday afternoon, when the East Melbourne Bicycle Club held their meeting. Exceptional interest was taken in the first appearance of the Americans, Lawson, ...

    Article : 393 words
  34. SWIMMING.

    The above club held a 45 yards members' handicap at Farmer's Domain baths yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance, and some excellent racing was witnessed. Mr. A. B. M'Nab officiated ...

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  35. STATE PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS.

    Sir,—I think the time is opportune for reducing th[?] number of members for the next State Parliament [?] and I would suggest (failing action by the presen[?] Government) that a referendum of the electors [?] ...

    Article : 153 words
  36. THE COMPENSATION QUESTION.

    Sir,—As Mr. W. J. Monfries, general secretary of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, has been careful not to attempt to build up a case in favour of compensation to publicans, there is no need for ...

    Article : 604 words
  37. DUBBO TROTTING CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Dubbo Trotting Club was held at the Exchange Hotel last night. The following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. S. Phillips, M.L.A.; president, Mr. C. H. Fitzgerald; ...

    Article : 106 words
  38. THE BUTTER INDUSTRY.

    Sir,—In the commercial columns of your issue of yesterday you make some very trenchant remarks arising out of a statement that the Minister for Agriculture was being requested to undertake the grading ...

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  39. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    As Mr. A. W. Eales is about to visit England several members of the above club tendered to him yesterday a complimentary day. A trophy was purchased, and the subscribers shot for it, the winner to ...

    Article : 226 words
  40. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The pony and galloway races held at Brighton yesterday were well attended. Subjoined are the results:- Trial Stakes (15.0). 4 furlongs 30 yards.—G. Sixsmith's ...

    Article : 281 words
  41. BANKRUPTCY COURT.

    Re John Thomas Waterbury. Mr. Bassett, for bankrupt, asked for an adjournment as the affidavit in reply was not filed in time. Adjourned to December 6. ...

    Article : 276 words
  42. THE APPLE TRADE.

    Sir,—I notice the Minister has issued an edict to [?] importers of American fruits by way of answer to Mr[?] Ashton's questioning. He says that owing to some [?] importers breaking faith with the department in [?] ...

    Article : 463 words
  43. MOTORS FOR THE ARMY.

    The War Office intends to go fully into the question of the use of motors in military work, consequent on what has been achieved on the Continent [?] in South Africa. A preference seems to exist for petrol ...

    Article : 78 words
  44. SPRINGING THE FRONT FORKS OF A BICYCLE.

    The necessity, says the "Cyclist" (England), for springing the front forks of a cycle in order to take out or introduce the front wheel has always appeared to us a rather clumsy process. When the ...

    Article : 351 words
  45. No. 1 JURY COURT.

    Mr. Pilcher, Q.C., and Mr. Sly, instructed by Messrs. Minter, Simpson, and Co., appeared for the plaintiffs; and Mr. R. E. O'Connor, Q.C., Mr. C. B. Stephen, and Mr. J. L. Campbell, instructed ...

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  46. AMATEUR FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

    A largely attended meeting of the Amateur Fishermen's Association was held at the Queen's Hall, Pitt-street, on Tuesday evening. Dr. A. Burne, J.P., presided. It was announced that the Fisheries Commissioners had received ...

    Article : 278 words
  47. WEST WYALONG RACE CLUB.

    Wednesday was observed as a public holiday in this distic. The weather was warm. At the spring race meeting of the West Wyalong R.C. the attendance was small. Results:- ...

    Article : 155 words
  48. WOLLONGONG RACE CLUB.

    The Wollongong Race Club held a meeting on the local course to-day. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a large attendance. Following are the results:- ...

    Article : 343 words
  49. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.

    William Dummer pleaded not guilty to a charge that on September 25 at Newcastle he did feloniously and maliciously murder Elizabeth Ann Dummar. Mr. M'Intyre appeared for the defence. Evidence ...

    Article : 507 words
  50. CRICKET.

    The Western Districts team will play a match to-morrow against the Redfern Club, and an interesting game should be witnessed. The following is a list of the visitors:—N. Hives (Dubbo), E. Barnes, G. ...

    Article : 337 words
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