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  2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The "Public Service Gazette" notifies the following appointments and retirements:- Minister for Lands.—Mr. William John Martin, police magistrate, &c., to be Crown land agent for ...

    Article : 916 words
  3. THE SALVATION ARMY CONGRESS.

    The final public gathering in association with the Salvation Army Congress at the Town Hall took place yesterday evening, when a musical festival was held, and the entertainment was so ...

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  4. A UNION PARLIAMENT.

    A subject which has served to sustain high interest in debating society circles for some months past,— namely, the formation of a union parliament by the amalgamation of all metropolitan societies, ...

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  5. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered outward: March 15, India, R.M.S.,7911 tons, Captain W. U. G. Worcester, for London via ports; Ville de la Ciotat, F.M.S., 6461 tons Captain A. Fiaschi, for Murseilles, via ports; Narrung, s., 5078 tons, ...

    Article : 369 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Moorefield to-day, the first event commencing at 2.10 p.m. In addition to the ordinary railway service to Kogarah special trams will leave Redfern Station at 1 and ...

    Article : 337 words
  7. GOULBURN RACES.

    The following nominations have been received in connection with the local meeting:- Goulburn Handicap.—Wyalong, Cromaboo, Linda, Fritters, Rapid, Melody II. ...

    Article : 35 words
  8. BOWLS.

    The above clubs met on Saturday on the St. Leonards green in the eighth round of the Pennant Championship competition, The following are the rinks and rink scores: ...

    Article : 160 words
  9. MOREE RACING CLUB.

    Nominations for the principal events in connection with the Moree annual races are as follows:- Moree R.C. Handicap of 100 sovs., 1¼ mile.—Fassifern, Fireman, Breadalbane, Orotava, Napoleon, Residue, ...

    Article : 85 words
  10. WAVERLEY CLUB.

    The Waverley Swimming Club brought off a 66 yards race at Wylie's Bronts Baths on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a fair number of spectators. The officials were:—Mr. H. A. Wylie, ...

    Article : 189 words
  11. CRICKET.

    The match between the Sydney and the Melbourne Universities was commenced on the University oval yesterday. There was a very small attendance Dr. Terry, who captained the Sydney team, won the ...

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  12. STRATHFIELD v. GLEBE.

    Played on the Glebe green, and won by Strathfield by 1 point. The finish was a very exciting one. Tho following are the rinks and scores:- No. 1 Rink.—Glebe: Buckle, Fogdon, Kendall, Taft, ...

    Article : 119 words
  13. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Occana, hence February 12, arrived at Sues on Monday morning, 14th instant. The R.M.S. Britannia, from Sydney January 29, arrived at Plymouth on Saturday eveing, 12th instant. ...

    Article : 70 words
  14. ROCKDALE SWIMMING CLUB.

    On Saturday afternoon the above club brought off a 50 yards handicap. The results are as follows:- First heat: A. Shepberd, 6 seconds, 1; T. H. Bailey, 4 seconds, 2; J. Cabill, 7 seconds, 3. Time, 39 seconds. ...

    Article : 101 words
  15. PASSAGES ENGAGED BY THE R.M.S. ORUMZ.

    The following passages by the Ormuz, 6387 tons, H. E. Inskip commander, sailing for London, via ports, at noon to-day, are engaged:- For London: Mr. Thomas Eve, Miss Eve, Miss E. Eve, ...

    Article : 995 words
  16. THE MORNING GALLOPS.

    The early risers at Randwick got their first taste of winter yesterday morning, which opened quite cold. With the exception of a couple of gallops all the work was done on the new grass ...

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  17. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    An advertisement appearing in our columns to-day announces that a trophy presented by Mr. A. N. M.'Lennon will be shot for at the club's grounds, Lord's-road, Botany, and on Friday the Queen's ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. REDFERN v. PETERSHAM.

    Played on the Redfern green, and won by Redfern by 27 points. The [?] and scores were as follows:- No. 1 Rink—Redfern: Swift, Caddy, Madealf, ...

    Article : 108 words
  19. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The last prize shooting of the quarter took place on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick [?] range, and was, as usual, largely attended. The ranges were 500 and 600 yards, and the best scores, without ...

    Article : 175 words
  20. WAVERLEY v. NEWTOWN.

    Played on the Newtown green, and won by Waverley by 20 points. Waverley led from the start. The rinks and scores were:- No. 1 Rink.—Waverley: King, Dyson, Fitzgerald, ...

    Article : 115 words
  21. ST. GEORGE'S (7TH REGIMENT) RIFLE CLUB.

    The third prize shooting was held on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range, the distances being 500 and 600 yards. The best scores, not including handicaps, were: ...

    Article : 54 words
  22. RANDWICK v. CITY.

    Played at Randwick on Saturday. The City players inflicted a severe defeat on the local bowlers. The scores were:- No. 1 Rink.—City: Morris, J. C. Waine, Muir, ...

    Article : 147 words
  23. VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY RIFLE CLUB.

    No. 1 Company challenged the remainder of the rifle club to an encounter an Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range but they suffered defeat by the narrow majority of three. The targets were ...

    Article : 199 words
  24. VICTORIA PARK v. ANNANDALE.

    The picturesque Kentville given was visited by the Victoria Park Club on Saturday afternoon where they met the local club in the eighth round of the Championship Pennant competition. Annandale ...

    Article : 196 words
  25. THE AILSA CRAIG CASE.

    Mr. W. A. Monzies has abandoned his intention of appealing to the V.R.C. against the decision of the Caulfield stewards in the Ailsa Craig case. ...

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  26. SALE OF THOROUGHBRED STOCK.

    The sale of Mr. John Cobb's thoroughbred stock took place at Campbell's Hill on Saturday. There was a large attendance of prominent racing men, but bidding was somewhat dull, and with a few ...

    Article : 189 words
  27. SECOND REGIMENT RIFLE CLUB.

    A big master turned up to the last shooting of the quarter held at the Randwick rifle rauge on Saturday afternoon, the ranges being the usual 500 and 600 yards. The highest scores off the rifle were as ...

    Article : 76 words
  28. PASSENGERS BY TH[?] E. AND A. LINER AUSTRALIAN.

    The following berths were engaged by the Australian, which left Sydney for China and Japan yesterday:—Mr. Theo. Barker, Mr. J. Bennett, Mrs. J. Bennett, Miss M. A. Boorman, Mr. A. Carson, Mr. D. Carson, Mr. John ...

    Article : 163 words
  29. THE ARDENCRAIG-MACLEAY COLLISION.

    The Marine Board yesterday afternoon announced the following decision:—"The collision between the ship Ardencraig and the steamer Macleay took place in barling Harbour on February 21. The board ...

    Article : 128 words
  30. PUBLIC TENDERS.

    Tenders have been accepted for the following public works:- Tenders for the following works were oponed by the Public Works Tender Board: ...

    Article : 267 words
  31. BALMAIN v. ROSEHILL.

    Balmain defeated Rosehill on the latter's ground on Saturday, in the Championship competition, by 35 points. ...

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  32. ST. LEONARDS RIFLE CLUB.

    The last of three prize shootings at 700 and 800 yards was largely attended on Saturday afternoon, at the Randwick rifle range, and nome splendid scores were recorded, of which the following were the ...

    Article : 153 words
  33. ASHFIELD PRESIDENT'S TROPHY.

    In connection with the trophy presented by the president of the Ashfield Bowling Club two matches were played last week. The results were:—Windridge beat Upward, 31 to [?] Drake beat Miller, 31 to 30. ...

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  34. THE VILLE DE LA CIOTAT.

    The main line steamer, Ville de la [?] from Noumes, yesterday arrived here with a good many passengers for this port (inclusive of shipwrecked sailors) and a number for Mar[?] Captain Fiaschi reports having left Noumea ...

    Article : 67 words
  35. ROWING.

    Satisfactory entries have been received for St. Ignatius' College regatta, which will be held next Saturday on the Lane Cove River. Senior eights for the Riverview Gold Challenge Cup will be the ...

    Article : 335 words
  36. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The pony and galloway races held at Rosebery Park yesterday were well attended. The results in the different events were:- Trial Makes of 12 sovs., 4 furlongs.—G. Long as ...

    Article : 293 words
  37. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR UNION.

    The monthly meeting of the executive committee was held on Friday night, the Rev. W. M. Dill Mucky (president of the union) occupying the chair. One new society was allilated with the union, and a ...

    Article : 345 words
  38. THE TRAWLING INDUSTRY.

    A meeting of persons interested in forming a syndicate to carry on fish-trawling operations along the coast was held at the Barley Mow Hotel, Parkstreet, yesterday evening. It was explained that ...

    Article : 168 words
  39. THE DARIUS, FROM CALCUTTA.

    The Currie line steamer Darius arrived yesterday morning from Calcutta, and berthed at Moore's Wharf. The Darius made a good voyage, being particularly successful with her horse stock on the outward run. After leaving ...

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  40. SYDNEY RIFLE CLUB.

    The second prize shooting of the first quarter, at 500 and 600 yards, took place on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range, and, aided by a good day, some high scores were registered, of which the ...

    Article : 93 words
  41. THE ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER TAGLIAFERRO.

    The Tagliaferro, previously reported broken down off Green Cape, yesterday arrived in tow of the New Guines, the last named vessel subsequently continuing her voyage to Newcastle. The Tagliaferro left Melbourne on ...

    Article : 187 words
  42. DEAF, DUMB, AND BLIND INSTITUTE.

    The monthly meeting of the board was held at the institution, Newtown-road, on Monday afternoon. There were present—The Hon. Sir Arthur Renwick (president) in the chair, Mr. F. R. Robinson,J.P. ...

    Article : 253 words
  43. WESTERN SUBURBS RIFLE CLUB.

    This club met on Saturday afternoon at the Randwick rifle range, when the first shooting of their new quarter was held at 500 and 600 yards, but the scores were hardly up to the high average generally ...

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  44. NEW SOUTH WALES LOCAL OPTION LEAGUE.

    The fortnightly meeting was held yesterday. The chair was occupied by the Rev. F. B. Boyce. There was a good attendance of the council. The Rev. E. Walker, ex-chairman of the New Zealand ...

    Article : 159 words
  45. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    There was a good attendance at Lillie Bridge last night, when a programme of pony and bicycle races was run through. The following are the results:- One Mile Bicycle Handicap.—Final heat: W. Breen, ...

    Article : 244 words
  46. FOOTBALL.

    A meeting of the Granville Football Club (B.A. rules) was held last Wednesday, to receive the annual report and to elect officers. The following were elected:—Patrous, Messrs. R. T. Young and ...

    Article : 67 words
  47. ALEXANDRIA RIFLE CLUB.

    The quarter's shooting of the Alexandria Rifle Club came to a conclusion with last Saturday's shooting, the conditions being limit 60, best two out of three shootings, ranges 500 and 600 yards. The ...

    Article : 255 words
  48. REMOVALS AND DOCKS.

    The R.M.S. Warrimoo is to move to Mort's Dock to-day. The ship British Isles yesterday towed to Adelaids Wharf. ...

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  49. CYCLING.

    Matters in connection with the league of Wheelmon's approaching carnival, which takes place on the Agricultural Ground in March 26 and April 2, are going along smoothly. The race ...

    Article : 139 words
  50. SWIMMING.

    The Natatorium was packed last night, the occasion being the eighth annual carnival in connection with the Fort-street Model Public School Swimming Club. There were about 1000 present. The bath ...

    Article : 855 words
  51. CHARTERS.

    Awna Ramica, barque Melbourne or Sydney to South Africa, option United Kingdom—wheat. British Islos, ship, Newcastle to San Francisco-coal. C.J.S., barque, Mauritius to Melbourne. ...

    Article : 95 words
  52. RESCH'S WAVERLEY BREWERY.

    The annual picnic of the above brewery was held on Saturday at Pearl Bay. The employees with their wives and families and other friends, numbering altogether about 150, assembled at the Circular ...

    Article : 245 words
  53. EPSOM RACES.

    The race meeting, at Epsom to-day was fairly attended. The winner in each event was well backcd. The following are the results:- Hurdle Race.—Yarrow, 1; Compulsion, 2; Fairlight, 3. ...

    Article : 147 words
  54. BALMAIN HOSPITAL.

    The board meeting of the Balmain Cottage Hospital took place in the board-room, Booth-street on March 14, under the presidency of Mr. D. H. Easten, J.P. (vice-piesident). The Hospital Fund ...

    Article : 428 words
  55. SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

    A wire was yesterday received from Melbourne as for lows:—"Marloo reports schooner Glengarry ashore Eastern Beach at 10.30 on Monday night." Melbourne wired yesterday:—"The ketch Annie, ...

    Article : 80 words
  56. A SCHOONER MISSING.

    A report received by the Ville de la Ciotat states that the schooner St. Joseph, having three white men amongst the crew, put to sea from Noumea on February 22 and had not since been heard of. ...

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  57. REDFERN BICYCLE CLUB.

    The sixteenth annual meeting of the Redfern Bicycle Club was held on Monday evening in the Redfern Town Hall. There was a very large attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr. T. C. ...

    Article : 270 words
  58. Advertising

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  59. THE BIRMA.

    The barque Birma, with general cargo, from New York, yesterday arrived after a fair passage of 105 days. She comes to Messrs. H. W. Peabody and Co. Captain Wrede reports having left November 30, crossed the line December ...

    Article : 63 words
  60. NORTH SHORE FERRY COMPANY'S FARES.

    Sir,— I notice in a late issue of your paper that the North Shore Ferry Company has made a further small reduction to season-ticket holders. It is now nearly 12 years ago since the company initiated a ...

    Article : 194 words
  61. PENRITH RACES.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the events to be run at Penrith on the 17th instant:—Time Trot.—Some, seratch; Mary Ann, scratch; Buttercup scratch; Major, 5 seconds behind; Martin, 5 seconds; ...

    Article : 192 words
  62. THE PORT LINE.

    The steamer Port Chalmers said hence to London tomorrow with from Sydney, 620O bales wool, 10,300 carcases mutton, and sundries. She goes to Melbourne to take in 1000 bales wool and produce, and thence direct. ...

    Article : 63 words
  63. THE LISMORE.

    Cape Otway reports that the ship Lismore, Captain Ferguson, 93 days from Glasgow to Sydney, passed there at 4.20 p.m. yesterday. ...

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  64. PILGRIM STEAMERS.

    A cable in yesterday's "Herald" mentioned that has pilgrim traffic to Mecca, the holy city and metropolis of Islam, has again set in, and it is thought may lead to an outbreak of the black plague. Reterring to the steam ...

    Article : 106 words
  65. STEAMPSHIP-OWNERS' EXCURSION.

    The fourth annual meeting of representatives of the Steamship-owners' Associations of Sydney and Melbourne was initiated last night by a harbour excursion in the steamer Alathca. There was an ...

    Article : 109 words
  66. ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

    The following entries have been received for the principal events to be run at the A.R.C. Birthday Meeting:- City Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Le Var, Primrose, Gnullo, Helena, [?] Auraria, Elusinan, Lord Salisbury, ...

    Article : 202 words
  67. Advertising

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    Advertising : 126 words
  68. Advertising

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    Advertising : 82 words
  69. ATHLETICS.

    The annual meeting of the Forest Lodge Harriers was held at the Sports Club last night. There was a large attendance, and Mr. Lowis G. Abrams occupied the chair. The election of officers resulted as ...

    Article : 175 words
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