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  2. A VESSEL IN DISTRESS.

    Another sensation was caused in the city this evening by the firing of distress signals by a vessel in peril, and it is more than probable that still another addition will have to be made to the already ...

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  3. FEDERATION.

    It has been a cause of serious complaint amongst the members of the Federal Association that much of their time is diverted from the legitimate duty of explaining the provisions of the Constitution in order ...

    Article : 2,444 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Canterbury Park to-day, the first event startting at'2.15 p.m. In addition to the ordinary service to Canterbury special trains will leave Redfern station at 1.S ...

    Article : 677 words
  5. PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION.

    Sir,—In yesterday's issue you refer to my attitude on State representation in the Senate in the following terms:—" It is well known that during the whole of his federal election campaign Mr. Lyue ...

    Article : 520 words
  6. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following weights have been declared for the pony anil galloway races to be held at Canterbury Park to day:- Flying Welter Handicap (15.0), 5 furlongs.—'Mona H., ...

    Article : 290 words
  7. MEETING AT CHATSWOOD.

    Last night in the Chatswood Hall, under the auspices of the N.S.W. Federal Association, Mr. Walter Edmunds addressed a meeting of electors in support of the Commonwealth Bill. The chair was ...

    Article : 544 words
  8. ROWING.

    Sydnoey University crew to take part in the Australian Universites Race at Adelaide on June 4 has been selected as followe:—R.P. Hickson (stroke), 10st 41b, a well-tried oarsman, who has already ...

    Article : 392 words
  9. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Subjoined are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Kensington on Thursday next:- Novice Handicap, 4½; furlongs.—Thesalian, 8st 51b; Revenge, 7st 17b; Bunny, 17st 71b; Albicorem 7st 51b; ...

    Article : 255 words
  10. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outwards: May 10. Borrumbeet, s., 2420 tons, Captain W. Hipgrave, for Melbource; Time, s., 2575 tons, Captain R.R. Brown, for Melbourne, via Newcastle. ...

    Article : 344 words
  11. THOSE VICTORIAN BOUNTIES.

    Sir,—The anxiety that the dreaded Victorian bounties cause to the Minister for Mines might be considerably a Mayed if he would remember that the Commonwealth Bill, although adopted on ...

    Article : 131 words
  12. MR. O'CONNOR AT WAVERLEY.

    Mr. R. E. O'Connor, M. L. C., addressed a meeting at Stration's Hall, Waverley, last night The Chair was taken by the Mayor (Mr. D.J. Waterhouse), and there was a large atcu lane", including ...

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  13. BOURKE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The [?]nal acceptances are as follow for the principal events to be run at the Bourke Jockey Club meeting:- Central Australian Handicap of 100 sovs., 1 mile 1 furings.—Bufkle, 9st 111b, including 51b penalty; Myee, ...

    Article : 79 words
  14. VESSELS REPORTED SHELTERING.

    The coastal stations last night advised the following vessels:- Byron Bay.—The Euroka at anchor. Richmond River.—The Macleay and St George in ...

    Article : 100 words
  15. FOOTBALL.

    Burwood, one of the two new senior clubs, may be said to have sprung direct from the juniors, as with perhaps our or two exceptions the company from which the badge fifteen will be selected are new to ...

    Article : 482 words
  16. LEICHHARDT FEDERAL ASSOCIATION.

    Last evening the friends of the Commonwealth Bill in Leichhardt electorate met in the local Town Hall, for the purpose of forming a branch of the New South Wales Federal Association. Alderman ...

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  17. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The weather was bitterly cold at Randwick yesterday morning.The middle gracs track was open, and Loch Marie was the first to make use of it, but she did not go beyond three quartir pace over ...

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  18. AMUSEMENTS.

    This afternoon there will be a mintinee performance of " Bou-My-Chree " at Her Majesty's Theater, where this beautifully-staged drama, in which Mr. Wilson Berrett has caught so admirably the romantic ...

    Article : 86 words
  19. THE STRANDED SHIP HEREWARD.

    Lloyd's agents, Messrs Hogg, Robinson, and Co., elsewhere notify by advertisement that they will accept tenders to-float the strauded ship Hereward on conditions stated. ...

    Article : 28 words
  20. SALVAGE OPERATIONS.

    The work of floating the stranded vessels in Helton's Bay was yesterday reported as progressing tapidly, and some will be saved. On Botany beach the Hally Bayloy has been ...

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  21. FEDERAL MOVEMENT AT BALMAIN.

    On Saturday night a public meeting was held from Cato's balcony, Darling-street (Rozelle), Balmain South, under the ruspices of the Balmain Federal Association and in furtherance of the movement in ...

    Article : 137 words
  22. CRITERION THEATRE.

    In " Moths," at the Criterion Thetre, Mr.Charles Cartwright 's powerful acting as the cruel Zouroff, especially in the dramatic scene in which the Russian Prince tears the jewels from Vere's neck, excutes ...

    Article : 77 words
  23. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Australia, hence April 7, arrived at Such [?] Monday morning, 9th instant. The mails which left Sydney per R.M.S. Austral on the 5th altimo, arrived in London on the 8th instant in the ...

    Article : 69 words
  24. THE UNION LINE.

    The Wakatipu hence arrived at Wellington at 5 a.m. on Tuesday. The Hauroto leaves Auckland on Wednesday for Tabitt. The Mararoa left Auckland on Tuesday for Sydney, [?] ...

    Article : 79 words
  25. THEATRE ROYAL.

    At the Theatre Royal al the introduction of " A Life of Pleasure " his been followed by crow tied houses The dazzling magnificence of the scene showiug the vestibule of the Empire Theater, and the exciting ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. A SMALL STEAMER'S REPORT.

    Captain J. H. Hunter, of Mr. G. W. Nicoll's Excelsior, yesterday made Sydney and moored at the Pacific Wharf after a boisterous pastage from Byron Bay. The usual timed hour ...

    Article : 160 words
  27. THE DATE FOR THE FEDERAL POLL.

    At the meeting of the Cabinet yesterday consideration was given to the proposal made by Sir Georgo turner, Premier of Victoria,postpone the referendum on the Commonwealth Bill for three ...

    Article : 64 words
  28. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    At the Lyceum Theater the last three nights of " The White Squadron " are announced, as on Saturday the Messrs.M.Mahon will stage that favourite drama '. The Shamrock and the Rose." ...

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  29. THE ROTUMA.

    A stormy passage is reported by Captain Hawkins from Sydney to sava, Fiji, in the brigantine Rotume. The vesse; was 31 days on the trip and had fearful weather, deeks full of water, barameter down to 28'75. Had to use ...

    Article : 63 words
  30. UNITARIAN DEBATING SOCIETY.

    At the weekly meeting of the Unitarian Debating Society, which was held at the church last night a debate upon federation took place. The question was whether the Convention Bill should be accepted. ...

    Article : 66 words
  31. THE GIFFORD.

    The fine four-masted barque Gifford, from Liverpool yesterday arrived here in command of Captain Parry with a general cargo. She comes to Messrs. Parbury. Henry. and Co., and left February, 5, finally clearing holyhead ...

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  32. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    At the Tivoli Theatre the aerial nights of the Hegelmauns the fine singing of Miss Lilian Tree, and the addition to the company of several new artists, have had the effect of drawing large ...

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  33. THE STEAMER BRISBANE.

    Port Macquarie, off which the steamer Brisnane was reported anchored on Monday, short of coal, yesterday gave the weather as having moderated and sea smooth. The steamer Oakland left Newcastle ...

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  34. INVERELL JOCKEY CLUB.

    At a meeting of the Inverell,Jockey Club last night, the balance-sheet showed recipts £302 7s 9d, espenditure £29S 1s 1d, balance £4 6s 8d. The following comnittee was elected for the year ':—Messrs. ...

    Article : 83 words
  35. N.S.W. R.F. U.

    A meeting of the Rugby Union was held last night at the rooms Pitt-street Mr.H. A. Langley occupied tho chair, and there was a large attendance It was decided on the motion of Mr. Speight, ...

    Article : 323 words
  36. CALCUTTA STEAMER.

    Messrs. Borns, Philp, and Co., are advised that the steamer Federal left Calcutta on [?] 4th instant for Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney to their consigament. ...

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  37. MR. W. J. LYNE AT KATOOMBA.

    Mr.W. J. Lyne addressed a public meeting at Kutoomba last evening in opposition to the Feteratisn Convention Bill. The Mayor (Alderman W. F. Goyder) occupied the chair, and there was a fair ...

    Article : 423 words
  38. AMATEUR ORCUESIRAL SOCIETY.

    The opening orchestral concert of the season will be given at the Town Hall this evening, under the direction of Signor Hazcon. The new pieces introduced by the Amateur Orchestral Society will be ...

    Article : 92 words
  39. RELIEF STEPS BEING TAKEN.

    Many applications for relief were yesterday made to the National Shipwreck Society, and in every instance the deserving were not permitted to leave as they came. Clothes and accommodation were ...

    Article : 65 words
  40. THE KLONDYKE STEAMER CAPE OTWAY.

    Messrs. Burns, Philip, and Co. have received a cable that the steamer Cape Otway left Vanconver for Sydney, via Hololala and Auckland, on the 7th instant. ...

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  41. THE TAIYUAN.

    The steamer Taiyuan, in the China Navigation Com; pany's line, is to sail to-day at 11 a.m. for Hongkong and Japan. ...

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  42. ADELAIDE SPORTING.

    The jockey Cuningham, who rode Australian to victory in the Goodwood Handicap, died very suddenly to-day. He was taken ill last night and nover rallied. The cause of death was rupture. ...

    Article : 125 words
  43. THE TYSER LINE.

    The steamer Star of New Zealand is to leave Melbourne this morning, and will be due in Sydney on Friday mornning. She is to berth at Moore's Whart. ...

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  44. THE KETCH VENTURE.

    A wire from the Clarence says:—The Ketch Venture, bound from Sydney to Cape Hawke, arrived at Clarence River at 11.45 a.m on Tuesday, having been blown out of her course. ...

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  45. MISS FANNY WISEMAN'S BENEFIT.

    At the Regimental Hall, Victoria Barracks, Paddington, last evening complimentary benefit was tendered to Miss Fanuy Wiseman upon the occasion of her retirement from the stage after a period ...

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  46. MEETING AT ALEXANDRIA.

    A meeting m opposition to the Convention Bill was held last evening in the Alexandria Town Hall. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the attendance, was good An apology for absence ...

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  47. ARRIVAL OF THE MIOWERA.

    The R.M.S. Mopwera, 3345 tons, E.A. Hemming commander, arrived at 2 p.m. from Vancouver, Victoris, Honolulu, Suva, and wellington. Left Vanconver at 5 a.m. on the 10th ultimo, Victoria at 6.25 am. on the 11th, [?] ...

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  48. ANOTHER VESSEL ASHORE.

    Port Macquarie reports:—The schooner Sea Flower dragged her anchor and is ashore inside the river at Port Macquarie, now high and dry. No damage done, and crew safe. The vessel is 66 tons register, ...

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  49. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    Despite the threatening character of the weather pony and galloway races were held at Rosebery Park yesterday and were well attended.The owner of Actress was fined £2 for non-scratching in the ...

    Article : 391 words
  50. THE FRENCH MAIL STEAMER IN THE GALE.

    Last evening the French mail steamer Armand Behic anchored ni Watson's having arrived from New Caledonia. She was in the thick of the storm during the latter part of the trip, and had to ...

    Article : 65 words
  51. CRICKET.

    The Palace Emporium C.C. held its first annual reunion at Sandringham n Saturday last. About 60 or 70 gentlemen were conveyed to Tollemsche's Hotel in drags, and spent a very enjoyable agternoon at cricket, football, ...

    Article : 119 words
  52. COAL SHIPPING AND FREIGHTS.

    Newcastle advices through Mr. R. H. Wallace are that for the past month the foreight market has been in a very unsettled condition, [?]aequent on the existing war between America and Spain. No reliable quotations are ...

    Article : 435 words
  53. THE MACLEAY LOSES DECK CARGO.

    The steamer Macleay crossed out the Richmond this morning, but, owing to the huge seas sweeping over her, had to return. A considerable amount of ter deck cargo was washed overboard. ...

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  54. THE EDGAR STRAUS BENEFIT.

    Much interest is being taken in the benefit concert arranged in honour of Mr. Edgar Straus for Saturday evening next at the Town Hall. The Amateur Oichestral Society, under Signor Haran and the ...

    Article : 87 words
  55. COLLIERS, RETURN TO PORT.

    The steam colliors Timaru, Western, and Alice, which left port this morning with coal cargoes for Sydney, were compelled to return to port this afternoon through stress of weather. The masters reported ...

    Article : 93 words
  56. OPPOSITION SPEECHES AT FORBES.

    Lost night Mr.A. B. Piddington, M. L. A., and Mr. Albert Gardiner, ex-M.L. A., addressed a crowded meeting at the Town Hall in opposition to thd Federation Bill. The chair was ...

    Article : 181 words
  57. MEETING AT REDFERN.

    Mr J Haynes, M.L.A., spoke in opposition to the bill at the Bollevue Hotel Regent and Redfern streets, last night, Mr. Shirley presiding. Mr. Haynes said he was glud to say that most of the ...

    Article : 140 words
  58. CYCLING.

    A meeting of the cxecutiy was held on Monday night at the rooms, Wynyard-square Mr. Corben occupied the chair.The legal costs in the case of Gahagau s appeal amounted to £11 6s 4d. Which ...

    Article : 384 words
  59. ST. BERNARD'S HOME CONCERT.

    There was an excellent attendance at the musical afternoon at the Oddfellows' Temple yesterday in aid of the St. Bernard's Home. The committed of this institution, of which Aliss Snowdon Smith is ...

    Article : 403 words
  60. HIGH TIDES AT MACLEAN.

    For the past few years it has been noticed that pring tides on the Lower Clarence have been increasing in height. Within the past few, days this district his been visited by the record spring tide, ...

    Article : 189 words
  61. SYDNEY TURF CLUB.

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  62. MEETING IN SURRY HILLS.

    Last evening at St. David's Hall, Arthur-street, Surry Hills, Mr. E. D. Millea, M.L.A., adde the electors upon tho 1 cdoral Constitution Bill Mr S.T. Whiddon, M. L. A., presided. ...

    Article : 270 words
  63. [?] MR. WANT AT LISMORE.

    Mr. J. H Want arried here by train this evening. He addressed a meeting at the Theatre Royal on the Commonwealth Bill. The Mayor was in the chair, There was a very good attendance, and although a ...

    Article : 64 words
  64. Advertising

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  65. MESSRS. WANT AND M'LAUGHLIN AT MURWILLUMBAH.

    Mr. J. H. Want, M.L.C., and Mr. M'Laughlin, M.L.A., addressed a large meeting last night in, opposition to the Commonwealth Bill. Mr. W. R. Isaacs presided. Mr. Want spoke for over an hour, ...

    Article : 201 words
  66. SHIPPING ACTIVITY.

    Quite a fleet of coal-laden vessels which have [?]een waiting in the stream for several days took [?]dvantage of the moderation of the cale to-day to [?]eave port. Several of the small colliers were, ...

    Article : 156 words
  67. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    The Redfern Bicycle Club will held their 10-mile road race for the president's trophy over the Botany course on Saturday. The following are the handicaps:— ...

    Article : 264 words
  68. MESSRS. WADDELL AND KELLY, Ms.L.A., AT BALMAIN.

    Last evening a public meeting was held in the Balmain Town Hall, under the auspices of the New South Wales'Federal Association, Balmaiu branch. Dr. C. U. Carruthers (vice-president) occupied the ...

    Article : 219 words
  69. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the principal events of the Q.T.C. Autumn meeting:- Brisbane Cup, 300 sovs.—Catin Boy, [?] Mus[?], 9st [?] North Australian, 8st [?]; Arehic's Daughters, 8st ...

    Article : 205 words
  70. Advertising

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    Advertising : 12 words
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