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  2. WATER RIGHTS IN THE RIVERINA.

    The Urana Land Board commenced a sitting a[?] Narrandera this morning for the purpose of hearing an important case under the Water Rights Act. The matter had excited a good deal of attention, and ...

    Article : 2,119 words
  3. NEWCASTLE.

    The weekly meeting of the Newcastle Marine Board was held at the offices, Custom-house Buildings, this afternoon. The president (Captain H. R. Cross) occupied the chair and there were also ...

    Article : 292 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The quarter sessions were continued to-day. Hugh Mathews, charged with receiving sheepskins, was acquitted and was discharged. The jury were locked up last night and his Honor summed up this ...

    Article : 165 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outwards: October 20, Maritta s., 3016 tons, Captain W.B. Crighton, for Fremantle, via ports. Captain Boulden reports that the Curski crossed the ...

    Article : 129 words
  6. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Kensington to-day, the first event starting at 2.13 p.m. The usual facilities will be afforded for reaching the course. ...

    Article : 562 words
  7. COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE OUT WEST.

    Pre-ominent amongst the attractions of every [?]own are its great buildings, and it is to these that an observant visitor or sightseer first directs his attention. Right in the centre of the town of ...

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  8. AN AUSTRALIAN TRADING SHIP WRECKED.

    Particulars of the total loss of the British ship Phasis, which left Newcastle on August 20 last, have been received. The Phasis was in command of Captain J. Fleming, who, with his crew (27 all ...

    Article : 342 words
  9. DEATH OF MR. CLEEVE, P.M.

    Mr. J.K. Cleeve, P.M., who was seized with a paralytic stroke yesterday at the sitting of the Revision Court, never recovered consciousness, and died at his residence at 1 o'clock to-day. Dr. ...

    Article : 167 words
  10. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Parramatta. hence on August 30, arrived at Plymouth on Monday evening, the 18th instant. The German mail steamer Darmstad[?] left Albany at 3 a.m. yesterday for Bremen. ...

    Article : 47 words
  11. CRICKET.

    Lord Harris, in an an article in a recent number of the "Pall Mall Gazette," after speaking of the incorruptibility of cricketors, refers thus to pot hunting:—"It is almost forgatten now, but it is a ...

    Article : 1,123 words
  12. MEETING OF THE UNEMPLOYED.

    A mass meeting of the men thrown out of employment owing to the sudden suspension by the Government of the work of constructing the Lambton branch of the Newecastle Pasturage. Reserve ...

    Article : 231 words
  13. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was a line attendance at Her Majesty's Theatre last night, when his Excellency the Governor and suite were included in the large audience which witnessed "The Gay Parisienne." This favourite ...

    Article : 85 words
  14. ARRIVAL OF THE AORANGI.

    The [?] Aorangi, under the command of Lieutenant Campbell Hepworth, R.N.R., left Vancouver on September 20 at 8 a.m., arriving at Victoria at 3.45 p.m. same day, where she embarked mails, passengers, and cargo. In ...

    Article : 249 words
  15. A QUARRYMAN KILLED.

    A man named Thomas Knight was getting road— metal on Monday last from a place known as Hall's Quarry, about two miles above Wingham, when in order to make the wall of metal readily move the ...

    Article : 1,679 words
  16. ASSOCIATED BOARD SOIREE.

    There was a brilliant gathering at the Oddfellows' Temple last in response to invitations issued by Mr. Harry S. Levy (jonorary representative for New South Wales of the Associated Board of the Royal ...

    Article : 530 words
  17. THE R.M.S. VICTORIA

    The R.M.S. Victoria, after a last passage, will arrive here at daylight to-day in command of Captain E. Crew[?] formerly chief officer of the Shannon. He reports that the Victoria left London on September 12 with 248 [?] ...

    Article : 210 words
  18. UNITED TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE.

    A meeting of the New castle Temporance Alliance was held in the hall of the Y.M.C.A. last evening. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. H. Holt, and there was a large attendance reprecentative of the various ...

    Article : 186 words
  19. THE BETTING MARKET.

    The transactions recorded in the local betting market yesterday were few and far between, neatly all the business in connection with the V. R. C. Derby and Melbourne Cup being done in Melbourne.The ...

    Article : 128 words
  20. A RECORD CYCLING PERFORMANCE.

    Almost every day some new development in long--distance cycling takes place. Only a short time ago the run between Melbourne and Sydney was covered by Miss Boyer in a record time for lady cyclists, and ...

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  21. MELBOURNE BETITNG MARKET.

    Business in the betting market to-day was of limited extent. A wager of £250 to £100 was booked about Amberite for the Derby. Positano was backed for the Melbourne Cup at £350 to £50; and ...

    Article : 56 words
  22. CRUISE OF THE TITUS.

    The steamer T[?]s, Captain J. Williams, arrived from the Solomon Islands yesterday, at 5 a.m., with a cargo of island produce. The captain reports leaving Sydney August [?] and Newcastle September 1. Arrived at ...

    Article : 320 words
  23. WICKHAM AND BULLOCK ISLAND MINERS.

    The quarterly meeting of the Wickham and Bullock Island Miners' Lodge was held it Islington last evening under the presidency of Mr.W. Hestelow. The balance sheet presented by the ...

    Article : 347 words
  24. V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

    Lion was to-day struck out of all V.R.C. spring engagements. ...

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  25. THE RACEHORSE PART[?]ENOPÆUS.

    At the newmarket yards this afternoon the racehorse Parthenomus was sold to Mr. Sam Allen for 700 guineas. The horse goes to England. ...

    Article : 31 words
  26. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 740 words
  27. BATHURST WESLEYAN DISTRICT SYNOD.

    The financial sessions of the Bathurat Weslevan District Synod commenced to-day, 13 laymen being present besides the ministers. It was recommended that the boundaries of the Orange circuit be ...

    Article : 219 words
  28. ENTERTAINMENT AT NEUTRAL BAY.

    A dramatic entertainment was given in the Watersleigh Hall, Neutral Bay, on October 13, in aid of the church fund, St. Augustine's. The New Woman Compauny gave a successful rendering of the ...

    Article : 131 words
  29. THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES LINE.

    An account received by the mail yesterday contains particulars of the maiden voyage of the L[?]os, the latest addition to the M. N. Company a fleet, of which the beautiful steamers Polynesien, Australian, Armand Behicm and ...

    Article : 151 words
  30. [?]IRTH OF DORNOCH.

    The barque Firth of Dornock, from [?] with general cargo, reports leaving June 23; crossed the line August 6, meridian of the Cape September 7, Tasmania October 11. Along the casting encountered very heavy ...

    Article : 59 words
  31. THE ENGLISH CHURCH UNION.

    The annual meeting of the New South Wales branch of the English Church Union was held last evening in the St. James's parish hall, the chair being occupied by the president, Mr. F. B. ...

    Article : 630 words
  32. CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

    At a meting of tho Newcastle District Cricket Association, held in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce last night, it was reported that the Newcastle Cricket Club had consented to transfer the cricket ...

    Article : 155 words
  33. THE DRUMLANRIG.

    The 1400-ton ship, Drumlaurig, in excellent order, arrived from Liverpool yesterday to Messrs. Parbury, Henry, and Co. She left on June 29, crossed the equator August 4, the Cape August 31, and on September 2 was in a heavy [?]ale, ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. FATAL ACCIDENT AT COBAR.

    William Foster, officer in charge of the local railway station, was killed this morning at about 6.35 o'clock. He was assisting in shu[?]ting operations when, by some means, he fell of a truck he was ...

    Article : 89 words
  35. A NEW BRITISH-INDIA BOAT.

    The Orissa is the name of the latest addition to the [?] fleet of the British-India line., which boats a larger number of ships and [?]onnage than any company in the world. The Orissa was built specially for the conveyance ...

    Article : 92 words
  36. THE ACCIDENT TO THE RANGATIRA.

    The following refer to Messrs. Shaw, Savill's steame[?] Rangatira, mentioned recently by cable:—"Beachy Head, Sepember 10, 3 p.m.—Passed c[?]ost 3 p.m., Pa[?]eha, s., Wellington for London, towing Rangatira, s., Teneri[?]e for ...

    Article : 85 words
  37. THE WALLSEND SHOW.

    A special meeting of the Wallsend Agricultural, Horticultural, Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society was held at Wallsend last evening for the purpose of receiving the balance-sheet in connection with the ...

    Article : 116 words
  38. NATIONAL PROTECTION UNION.

    Last night a public meeting was held at Elder's Hall, Umon-street Pyrmont, for the purpose of the formation of an association for this industral centre, and to take steps in organising for the coming ...

    Article : 215 words
  39. GOVERNMENT LABOUR BUREAU.

    The fifth anuual report of the superintendent of the Government Labour Bureau for the year ended June 30, 1897, was laid on the table of the Assembly yesterday. References to the document were made ...

    Article : 693 words
  40. BOWLS.

    The annual meeting of the Ashfield Bowling Club was held at the clubroom, Ashfield Park, on Tuesday evening. The object was to receive the report of the secretary and elect officers for the ensuiug year. ...

    Article : 135 words
  41. SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

    The Alert, steam[?]g, is being repaired at Drake's Dock and the barque Skolfield at the Jubilee Dock. The total loss of the iron barque william Wilson, 400 tons, owned in London, is reported from Madagascur. The [?]ew were ...

    Article : 186 words
  42. ASPENDALE PARK RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 121 words
  43. TATTERSALL'S CLUB.

    A special meeting of the committee of the Newcastle Tattersall's Club was held at the club rooms, King-street, to-night, for the purpose of making arrangements for a meeting to be held on December ...

    Article : 86 words
  44. AQUATICS.

    A meeting of this club was held on Tuesday evening at the clubrooms, Pacific Hotel, Balmain, Mr. F. J. Donovan occupying the chair Prizes won in last Saturday's races were presented as follows:— ...

    Article : 184 words
  45. BEGA DTSTRICT JOCKEY CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 181 words
  46. SHIPPING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Meetings of steamship owners at Freman[?] mand more facilities for the crush of steamer week have been held lately, and the proper Minister has been duly approached therefor. This, in the light ...

    Article : 249 words
  47. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURE.

    The filth of the course of University extension lectures on the worthies of the Elizabethan age was delivered by Mr. J. Le Gay Brereton in the main hall of the Newcastle School of Arts ...

    Article : 138 words
  48. SUNDAY-SCHOOL TEACHERS' CONFERENCE.

    A conference of the Sunday-school teachers of the rural deanery of West Sydney was held in the schoolroom of St. Mary's, East Balmain, on Monday evening. A service was held in the church at 5 p.m., ...

    Article : 215 words
  49. SWIMMING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  50. THE STRIKE AT COCKLE CREEK.

    The strike of furnacemen at the Sulphide Corporation Works at Cock[?]e Creek has, after a fortnight's duration, been terminated, and the men resumed work to-day. The dispute arose owing to the issue ...

    Article : 110 words
  51. BOURKE RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 139 words
  52. SHIPPING SALES.

    It is announced that the wreek of the [?] offered for sale to-morrow at the City Mart. The iron barque Edinburghshire, 1277 tons register, buil[?] at Gla[?]gow in 1884 and owned there by Messrs. T. La[?] ...

    Article : 82 words
  53. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    The Public Works Committee met yesterday afternoon and futher considered the expediency of constructing a line of railway from Byrock to Brewarrina. There were present Messrs. F. T. ...

    Article : 237 words
  54. RANDWICK v. COOGEE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 269 words
  55. VISIT OF THE MINISTER FOR MINES.

    Mr. Sydney Smith, Minister for Mines, is expected to visit Newcastle to-morrow. He will be waited upon by a deputation representing the City Council in regard to the sand-drift nuisance, and will it is ...

    Article : 35 words
  56. BAZAAR AT ENFIELD.

    A sale of work was opened yesterday afternoon by Mrs. G. H. held in the Enfield Public Hall in aid of the funds of St. Thomas' Church. The hall, though small was transformed into a miniature ...

    Article : 190 words
  57. REMOVALS.

    The barque Firth of Dornoch will be [?]owed to a discharging berth at Adelaide Wharf to-day. The steamer Bhundara will move from Mort's Dock [?] A.S.N. Company's Wharf to-day. ...

    Article : 48 words
  58. CYCLING.

    Great interest is being manifested by handicap riders in all parts of the colonies in the League of New South Wales Wheelmen's forthcoming carnival which opens on Saturday next. Trainig on all the ...

    Article : 503 words
  59. VESSELS SPOKEN

    VESSELS SPOKEN. The Margherita, New York to Brisbane, in 10 N.[?] W., on August 11; Beechwood, from New York for Wellington, August 12, 19? S., 40? W.; Cambrian Pricess ...

    Article : 41 words
  60. EIGHT-HOURS DEMONSTRATION.

    A meeting of the Eight-hours Demonstration committe was held at the Trades Hall to-night for the purpose of completing arrangements for the procession and sports to be held on 28th instant. An ...

    Article : 262 words
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