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  2. THE IMPERIAL TROOPS.

    The Agricultural Grounds now present the appearance of a regular military encampment. The tents of the different sections of the troops are distributed over seven blocks, the main enclosure of the grounds ...

    Article : 726 words
  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 62 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The Pambula District J. C.'e annual races will be held on January 26 and 27. The prizes total over £226. J. Burton has sent the big Haut Brion ...

    Article : 563 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET.

    The match New South Wales v. Victoria was commenced at noon to-day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in delightful weather. Gregory won the toss and decided to make first use of the wicket, which ...

    Article : 918 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    An inquest was held to-day before Mr. James Butler, district coroner, concerning the death of Edith and Robert Manning, aged 12 and 10 years respectively, the only children of Mrs. E. Manning, ...

    Article : 155 words
  7. BUSH FIRE AT TRUNKEY.

    An inquest was held on Saturday at Bigga on Tranter's Hotel, which was destroyed by a bush fire on the 17th instant. The fire is stated to have been started by two men carelessly leaving a fire burning. ...

    Article : 93 words
  8. NEWCASTLE.

    The resolutions passed at the public meeting of citizens held on Saturday night in reference to the proposed visit of Imperial troops to Newcastle have been presented to the Premier, and ...

    Article : 218 words
  9. BEGA RACES.

    Acceptances for the Bega races closed on Saturday night as follows:- Bega Cup.—Sharpe's Willie, 9st; Kaufline's First Water II., 8st 3lb; Wilson's Rosewood, 8st 2lb; Wilson's ...

    Article : 124 words
  10. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: December 24, Perthshire, s., for London, via Brinbane; Dovedale, s., for Port Pirie and Port Augusta, via Newcastle; Florence Pile, s., for South African ports, via Melbourne. ...

    Article : 139 words
  11. TROUBLE AT VALE OF CLWYDD.

    Some trouble has arisen at the Vale of Clwydd Colliery over the manager giving notice to one of the men, named Ellis. The men attributed this to the fact that Ellis is blamed for taking a prominent part in ...

    Article : 109 words
  12. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. ORIZABA.

    An advance hat of passengers by the Orient Company's Orizaba, which left London November 23, and Colombo the 16th instant, contains the following names:—Mr. Anderson, Miss Anderson, Mr. Alcorn, Mr. Bramwell, ...

    Article : 550 words
  13. ROUS CLUB RACES.

    The Rous Club Races were held on Saturday in fine weather. There was a small attendance. The results were:- Opening Handicap.—Mr. O. Burns's The Cid, 9st.1: Mr. ...

    Article : 169 words
  14. RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT THE ZIG-ZAG.

    By a railway accident at the bottom points of the Zig-zag this morning three empty hopper trucks were severely damaged. The exact cause of the accident is not publicly known, but it appears both ...

    Article : 75 words
  15. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantity of coal shipped at the Government hydraulic cranes at the Dyke for home, intercolonial, and foreign consumption during the departmental week ended this morning was 63,068, as compared ...

    Article : 242 words
  16. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE BAND ASSOCIATION.

    During the last few weeks the Band Association of New South Wales has been actively engaged in preparation for the Commonwealth celebrations. Engagements have been secured for a number of city and ...

    Article : 173 words
  17. THE WAGGA EXPERIMENTAL FARM.

    A harvest home dinner, to celebrate the end of the harvest, took place at the Wagga Experimental Farm this afternoon. Mr. M'Keon, manager of the farm was in the chair. Amongst the guests were ...

    Article : 1,332 words
  18. ORANGE RACES ENTRIES.

    Orange Jockey Club races on January l and 2 have received the following entries:- New Year's Gift Handicap.—Goldbust, Goldfinch, Dudolph, Merralie, Lucknow, Pierrot, Rose Bay, Easy ...

    Article : 73 words
  19. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    Nominations for the different events to be discussed at the New Year's Day reunion of the Newcastle Jockey Club, to be held on January 1 next, closed to-night as follows ...

    Article : 154 words
  20. THE SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CHOIR.

    With a view to systematise the whole of the musical arrangements that are set down for January 1 in connection with the swearing-in ceremony in the Centennial Park, Mr. J. W. Turner, principal of ...

    Article : 118 words
  21. TWO SUDDEN DEATHS.

    A widow named Sarah Hommond died suddenly at her residence in Minmi during the course of last night. Deceased was seized with fits of retching and vomited a large quantity of blood. Dr. Crawley ...

    Article : 125 words
  22. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The grass track was closed yesterday morning, but both tan tracks were open and each was in good order. The greater part of the work was done on the inner tan, which has been properly measured. All the ...

    Article : 476 words
  23. THE HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers, and Co., Limited, report the following movements of their steamers, viz.:- Hornby Grande arrived at the River Plate November 5. The Ovingdean Grange sailed from Las Palmas on ...

    Article : 158 words
  24. INSPECTION OF BALCONIES.

    The Minister for Works recently sent out a number of inspectors to examine the balconies and stands which are being erected along the line of the route of the procession. Some of the reports received are ...

    Article : 106 words
  25. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the Commonwealth Meeting on the 6th proximo:- Victorian Hurdle Race, [?] miles.—Wee Jim, The Sailor, Abedare, Satan II, Redlight, Alembic, Moravian. The ...

    Article : 195 words
  26. CHRISTMAS EVE IN NEWCASTLE.

    The city was densely thronged to-night by tens of thousands of holiday-makers from all portions of the northern districts. Special trains from various districts arrived at and passed through Newcastle at ...

    Article : 327 words
  27. THE QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES.

    In connection with the clause of the Governor-General's instructions which provides that his Excellency's commission shall be read in the presence of the Governors or Lieutenant-Governors of the ...

    Article : 186 words
  28. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC.

    The following are the results of the London College of Music practical examinations held in Sydney and Newcastle daring the present month. Mr. C. R. Toms was the examiner ...

    Article : 699 words
  29. CHARTERS.

    Cambuskenneth, ship, 1785 tons, Sydney to LondonWool and general. Empreza, barque, 230 tons, Newcastle to AucklandCoal. ...

    Article : 221 words
  30. CYCLING.

    Another cyclist has succeded in crossing the Australian Continent from Port Darwin to Adelaide. The plucky rider in this instance is a Mr. A. H. Lennox, a Northern Territory missionary, who rode ...

    Article : 83 words
  31. THE SECOND ELEVEN MATCH.

    The contest between the second elevens of New South Wales and Victoria will commence on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday at noon. Play will be resumed on Monday at noon, and on Tuesday ...

    Article : 91 words
  32. MOTOR-PACED TOURNAMENT.

    A motor-paced tournament is to be held on the St. Kilda track (Melbourne) this afternoon. The Dunlop motor tandems and the Yankee flying machine, brought out by the American rider, J. Lawson, will ...

    Article : 82 words
  33. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    In response to an influentially signed requisition, Mr. J. W. Kilwan has consented to offer himself as a candidate for Kalgoorlie to the Federal House of Representatives. ...

    Article : 35 words
  34. THE BETTING MARKET.

    The card of the Villiers Stakes was called over last night at Tattersall's Club by Mr. George Woods. There was a fair attendance, but an absence of speculation, the only wager recorded being 1000 to 5 ...

    Article : 188 words
  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TEAM.

    E. H. Leak is unable to obtain permission to accompany the South Australian team to Melbourne and Sydney. ADELAIDE, Monday. ...

    Article : 77 words
  36. REPRESENTATION OF BROKEN HILL.

    At the meeting of the A.M.A. yesterday the ballots resulted in the following 10 underground miners being appointed to represent Broken Hill in the Commonwealth procession:—Messrs. P. Nolan, ...

    Article : 63 words
  37. MOTOR CARS FOR THE BRITISH ARMY.

    A writer in the London "Express" says:—"I have the best of authority for stating that the British War Office will shortly be devoting its serious and practical consideration to the use of autocars in ...

    Article : 132 words
  38. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passings:—970 ewes, selection [?] Eurimie to Back Tenandra, W. Mills; 7000 [?] sheep, Normandy to Dubbo, Dalgety and Co; 1400 wethers, Araglen (Q.) to Nevertire, W. J. Easy; ...

    Article : 289 words
  39. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The R.M.S. Ortona will be berthed at the Orient Wharf, Circular Quay, on Thursday. The steamer Florence Pile berthed at the Pyrmont Wharf yesterday. ...

    Article : 57 words
  40. VISITORS FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The trains leaving Adelaide were never more crowded than the Melbourne express from here has been during the past few days owing to the exodus to Sydney. On Saturday scores of people who had ...

    Article : 200 words
  41. ILLAWARRA TRAIN SERVICE.

    The Progress Associations of Arncliffe, Boxley, Hurstville, Peakhurst, Oatley, and Sutherland are agitating for an improved train service, better accommodation at various stations, and a footbridge ...

    Article : 109 words
  42. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Adolph Harboe, barque (NHDG), from Algoa Bay—43 days. Aladdin, ship (JTVG), from Java—49 days. Brilliant, ship (RBKC), from London—94 days. ...

    Article : 196 words
  43. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    At the Canning Park Christmas meeting on Saturday, the only Derby candidate who competed was Froth, in the All-aged Stakes. On the form he showed he possesses little chance of winning the Derby. ...

    Article : 152 words
  44. WIDE HANDLEBARS FOR RACING.

    Australian racing men, like the American riders, are now following the fashion set by the European cracks in returning to the use of wider handlebars. There are two big advantages in the wider ...

    Article : 75 words
  45. CRICKET. INTERCOLONIAL DEAF MUTES MATCH.

    The above match will commence at 11 o'clock on Norwood Park on Wednesday next, and will be continued. The following will represent the New South Wales team:—J. Woods, F. S. Booth, L. Miller, G. ...

    Article : 303 words
  46. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.

    The following are the results of the examinations in the faculty of medicine at the Sydney University:- FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS. Passed.—E. A. K. Bligh, J. Coen, E. Culpin, E. J. Day, ...

    Article : 721 words
  47. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 215 words
  48. THE VICTORIAN TROOPS.

    The Victorian troops who will represent this colony at the Commonwealth celebration went into camp to-day, and leave on Christmas morning by special train for Sydney. ...

    Article : 54 words
  49. THE FOUR NAPOLEONS.

    There are at least two Englishmen in the borough of Devonport who remember seeing Napoleon I. when he arrived in Plymouth Sound on board the Ballerophon in 1815. One of these is Mr. James ...

    Article : 470 words
  50. OVERDUE INSURANCE RATES.

    Under last mail's dates is the following from London, November 16:—The following have armed with the list rates paid: Anna, baruqe, German, Hamburg to Caliao at Talcahuano, 91 days, 5 guineas; Battle Abbey, barque ...

    Article : 264 words
  51. THE TASMANIAN TROOPS.

    The troops for the Sydney Commonwealth celebrations leave here via Launceston on Wednesday morning next. They are finely picked men, and include returned soldiers. ...

    Article : 30 words
  52. A BOOM IN BIG SHELLS AND HEAVY GUNS.

    Foreign critics and the Boers affect to despise the value of lyddite, but there seems (says the "Daily Express") little reason to doubt that it is a very valuable commodity. Attempts are now being made ...

    Article : 413 words
  53. SPECIAL CONSTABLES.

    A number of the G Company volunteers were sworn in before two Js.P. on Saturday to act as special constables in Sydney during the Commonwealth celebrations. ...

    Article : 31 words
  54. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The following are the handicaps for the £150 handicap to be decided at Botany on January 4:- J. Marsh (s.), 3½ yards, W. M'Manus, 4: A. E. Cummins, L. Marsh (s.), 5; S. Murray (s.), 5½; J. M'Garrigal ...

    Article : 284 words
  55. FEDERAL CANDIDATES.

    Mr. Barton has not yet replied to the Federal League's invitation to contest Canobles, but it is supposed that he will not consent. Mr. T. M. Dalveen, in a letter to a friend, reiterates his intention ...

    Article : 276 words
  56. AN AUSTRALIAN COAL LOADER.

    The "Shipping World" of the 14th ultimo has the following:—The "Australian coal loader," an invention of Mr. James Gibson, is entirely automatic in its action, and requires no steam plant for its manipulation, ...

    Article : 403 words
  57. TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 129 words
  58. SAILING.

    J.G. Carter presided over a meeting of boatowners and their representatives at the Angel Hotel on Friday night, to discuss the question of carrying numbers at regattas. There were about 20 ...

    Article : 141 words
  59. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Kensington on the 27th instant:- Fourteen-three Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Thress, 8st 10lb; Bessie, 8st 6lb; Y Not, 8st 4lb: Isis, 8st 4lb; Bill Dean, ...

    Article : 238 words
  60. Advertising

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    Advertising : 37 words
  61. Advertising

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