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  2. CRONJE—FIGHTER AND FARMER.

    I had the good luck, while at Simon's Town to get a glimpse of Cronje, the man about whom the whole world was just then talking, and whom half the world—the half that hates Great Britain and all her ...

    Article : 2,960 words
  3. A VISIT TO BRUSH FARM.

    Among the many beautiful places circumjacenl to Sydney, Brush Farm has signal claims to distinction. Within 15 minutes' walk of Eastwood railway station this farm reformatory occupies some ...

    Article : 2,471 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The pony and galloway races set down for decision yesterday at Kensington were, in consequence of rain, postponed until to-day. The first event will start at 2.15 p.m., and the usual facilities will be ...

    Article : 235 words
  5. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. BALMAIN.

    This council met on May 15. There were presentAldermen Henry Mills (Mayor), Wheeler, Swan, Cohen, Milne, Murdoch. Tayler, Williams, Cox, Crumn, and Bowen, A petition was received from a number ...

    Article : 279 words
  6. MINING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Cobar Chesney gold-copper mine, like the Cobar gold mines, has been vigorously developing and erecting reducing plant for some considerable time, and has at last been put upon a producing ...

    Article : 984 words
  7. CYCLISTS IN THE TRANSVAAL.

    It is said that there were seven cycle clubs in Pretoria before the outbreak of the present war. Out of a population of 17,000 inhabitants 3000 are cyclists, all of whom have to pay a cycle tax of 10s ...

    Article : 48 words
  8. MOLONG CYCLING CARNIVAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 127 words
  9. BURWOOD.

    The council met on Monday, May 14. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman A. G. Ralston), Aldermen Archer, Crane, Sheppard, Hawkins, Hart, Shute, and the council clerk (Mr. G. Simpson). The Railway ...

    Article : 236 words
  10. CRICKET.

    The final match of the Wingecarnibbee Cricket Union for the silver cup was concluded on Saturday, at MORB Vale Park, between Roberton Park and Bundanoon, anti resulted in a win for Roberton ...

    Article : 44 words
  11. COROWA RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 416 words
  12. BOWLS.

    On Saturday afternoon last the play-off for the second prize in connection with the above competition took place on the Kentvillo green between Messrs. S. Abrams and G. Renwick. The game was ...

    Article : 105 words
  13. CANTERBURY.

    The council met on Monday, May 7. Present—The Mayor (Alderman J. Dennis), Aldermen Quigg, Scahill, M'Bcan, Forsyth, Stone, and the council clerk (Mr. B. Taylor). An apology for absence from Alderman Andrew ...

    Article : 383 words
  14. THE MAYOR'S PAIR TROPHY.

    The competition amongst the members of the Annandale Club for Alderman Allen Taylor's pair trophy, valued at £5 5s, was advanced a further stage on Saturday, when W. Upton and D. ...

    Article : 82 words
  15. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN.

    The ninth annual meeting of members of the National Council of Women of New South Wales was held at the Town Hall yesterday, afternoon, Lady Darley, president of the association, occupying ...

    Article : 689 words
  16. ROWING.

    The Adelaide University eight-oar crew will reach Sydney on May 26 to row in the race against Sydney for the Australian Universities Cup. The team wil be in charge of Mr. P. Balcomb, and will consist ...

    Article : 259 words
  17. SCONE RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  18. ALBION PARK (Q.) RACES.

    Dull weather was experienced to-day, but the attendance was satisfactory for an off day at Albion Park, where races were held owing to next Saturday being occupied by the Q.T.C. meeting. The sum of ...

    Article : 92 words
  19. DRUMMOYSE.

    This council met on Tuesday night, May S. The Mayor (Alderman Thomas Henley) presided. There were also present—Aldermen Palmer, Sutton, Bull, Byrne, LoveRIDGE, Col-, Richards, and Maders. A communication was ...

    Article : 268 words
  20. BILLIARDS.

    A match of 2500 up was commenced last night at the Hotel Arcadia between F. Weiss, the champion, and E. James, the former conceding a start of 1000 in a spot and push barred game. The weather was ...

    Article : 198 words
  21. COOTAMUNDRA RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 148 words
  22. ENFIELD.

    The council met on Tuesday, May 8. There were present —The Mayor (Alderman T. [?]odson), Aldermen Will, P[?]cher. Hitchcll, Best Lipscomb, Mackay, and the [?] clerk. Mr. A. Campbell, the chief inspector of stores, [?] ...

    Article : 325 words
  23. LAVENDER BAY FERRY SERVICE.

    A short time ago the negotiations pending between the North Sydney; Council and the Sydney Ferries, Limited, in regard to the conditions under which the council would be prepared to sub-let the ...

    Article : 272 words
  24. WARIALDA RACE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 60 words
  25. WELLINGTON-WERRIS CREEK RAILWAY.

    The Public Works Sectional Committee yesterday took evidence in regard to the proposed Wellington-Werris Creek railway. Messrs. A. M. Farmer (Mayor), W. Silver, W. 0. Wane ...

    Article : 334 words
  26. CHAMBER OF MANUFACTURES.

    The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Manufactures was held at the offices of the Chamber, Pitt-street, on Tuesday. There were present Messrs. C. E. H. Ludowi[?] (president), A. W. ...

    Article : 175 words
  27. WARIALDA RACES

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  28. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 210 words
  29. FIVE DOCK.

    The monthly meeting of the council took place on May 10. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman D. M'Fadyen). Aldermen Hill, M'Lean, Watts, Myler, and the council clerk (Mr. W. Peirce) Complaints of ...

    Article : 208 words
  30. SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTIVES AT MOUNT KOSCIUSKO.

    Sir,—Mr. T. H. Madden's valuable suggestion that a sanatorium for consumptive patients should be established on Mount Kosciusko is worthy of serious consideration, and I am phased to observe that in a ...

    Article : 284 words
  31. UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of the above took place on Tuesday afternoon at the University. Mrs. Barff, M. A., presided, and there was a good attendance of members. An apology was received from Mrs. ...

    Article : 286 words
  32. BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE.

    Yesterday the members of the Board of Water Supply and Sewerage paid a visit of inspection to the sewage farm managed by them at Botany, The whole of the board, together with the engineer (Mr. Smail) and other officers ...

    Article : 645 words
  33. POLO.

    The polo club is in active practice. Hood, Affleck, and Osborne, of the Caramut team, will visit here on Saturday next. ...

    Article : 26 words
  34. NORTH SYDNEY.

    A meeting of the North Sydney Council was held on the 15th instant, and was presided over by the Mayor (Alderman J. M. Purves). There were also present Aldermen G. J. Barry, E. M. Clark, T. P. Lister, S. G. Green, R. ...

    Article : 591 words
  35. CYCLING.

    Last week end a party consisting of members of the Sydney Bicycle Club rode over the century course and found the roads, with one or two exceptions, in pretty good order. Next Saturday the club ...

    Article : 105 words
  36. CROWN LAND SALES AT DUBBO.

    A sale of Crown lands was held at the Lands Office to-day, when Mr. H. D. Copeland, Crown lands agent, offered two country lots. Portion of No. 48 at M'Phail, one rood, was sold at the upset price, ...

    Article : 94 words
  37. SUBURBAN BICYCLE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 109 words
  38. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL.

    Sir,—The Privy Council appeal question has become, for the time being, an issue in the public mind. Those who are in favour of the bill as it left Australia are applauding the persistence and admiring the statesmanship of Mr. ...

    Article : 470 words
  39. PADDINGTON BOROUGH FINANCES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 418 words
  40. THE METROPOLITAN CHARTIES' ASSOCIATION.

    Sir,—In your report of the deputation which waited upon the Chief Secretary from the council of the Metropolitan Charities Association yesterday Mr. G. H. Reid, M.L.A., is stated to have said:— ...

    Article : 128 words
  41. A MILITARY CYCLIST.

    One of the pluckiest members of Baden-Powell's plucky little band now pent up in Mafeking is a New Zealand cyclist named S. T. Stevens. He has receivcd special mention in the despatches for his ...

    Article : 42 words
  42. WORLD'S RECORDS.

    The European racing season has opened, and already fresh world's records have to be recorded. The most important up to date is the 50-miles record, which has been reduced by nearly four ...

    Article : 79 words
  43. AN AUSTRALIAN MOTOR CAR.

    Thompson's steam motor phaeton arrived in Melbourne last Wednesday after an interesting drive from Bathurst, New South Wales. Although bad weather and roads were met, an average of about ...

    Article : 59 words
  44. TYPE-WRITTEN TELEGRAMS.

    Sir,—In regard to the suggestion made by Mr. Frank Coffee that all cablegrams and telegrams should be typewritten, we beg to cordially endorse his views ...

    Article : 131 words
  45. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 95 words
  46. INTERESTING AUTOMOBILE RACE

    An interesting automobile race recently took place in France, on the from Nice to Mare[?]illes (a distance of some 125 miles) between motor cars and motor cycles, and to the general surprise the motor ...

    Article : 164 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 40 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 26 words
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