A resident of the town, Mr. A. M'Knight, got bitten by a black spider this morning, and is suffering great agony. He is under medical treatment. BOURKE, Thursday. ...
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Article : 100 wordsMessrs. Dodwell and Kennedy arrived from Queensland yesterday to take part in the Cyclists' Union meeting at the Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow and Saturday week, and were received by ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 790 wordsPremier Mine, Coolgardie (fortnight), 170 tons,[?] 11dwt. The Fortune of War, W.A., 30 tons, 40oz. ...
Article : 15 wordsThe first carnival this season of the Newcastle Swimming Club was held this evening at the Municipal Baths. There was an immense attendance. Mr. Thomas Brown acted ably as referee, and Mr. H. ...
Article : 173 wordsAlberton Quartz-mining Company, Tasmania, December 5.—Battery and engine working well; about 6 tons of stone crushed. Broken Hill Bonanza Silver-mining Company, No ...
Article : 651 wordsIn accordance with the resolution passed by the A.J.C. committee at the list monthly meeting, held on the 3rd instant relative to the Amiable case, the stewards of the Rosehill Racing Club met yesterday ...
Article : 137 wordsAn illuminated cycling parade, under the auspices of the Cyclists' Union, was held last night. Masterting about 80 riders, with machines gaily decked with Chinese lantorns, a start was made from ...
Article : 134 wordsEntries close this morning for the 75 yards pedestrian handicap to be run at Lillie Bridge next Monday night in conjunction with pony races. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe above was continued last night with the following results:— W. Day (receives 95) beat J. Dalveen (receives 35) by 74; J. Kerr (receives 100) beat T. O'Connor (receives 100) ...
Article : 63 wordsThe first general meetiug of the Currawang Copper, Gold, and Silver Mining Company, Limited, was held on Wednesday at 15 Post Office-chambers. The retiring directors, Messrs. W. J. Collins, W. H. ...
Article : 61 wordsWith the near approach of the midsummer campaign, the proceedings at Randwick in the early mornings become of more interest to students of the turf, and the fact of the course proper being placed ...
Article : 775 wordsAt the last meeting of this club the umpire, in reporting the result of last Saturday's 22ft. race, stated that be had disqualified the second boat, Esmeralda, for an infringment of one of the sailing rules. An ...
Article : 113 wordsThe half-yearly meeting of shareholders of the Mount Morgan Gold-mining Company is to be held on the 17th instant. The profit and loss account for the six months ended November shows an ...
Article : 1,556 wordsMr. George Rignold will make his last appearance in "Henry V.," with its stirring speeches and splendid tableaux, at the Theatre Royal to-night, when the Chancellor and Senat of the University ...
Article : 77 wordsA rather novel addition his been made to the now popular 22ft. class. Mr. C. Messenger, the owner unit builder of the 24ft. boat Willia, last week decided to transform her into a 22-footer by taking ...
Article : 102 wordsAt the ivitation of Mr. A. W. Meeks, president of the Chamber of Commerce, the members of that body met at a smoke concert at the Chamber last evening. There were about 100 members present, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 wordsAt the last monthly meeting of members of the above, held in the squadron room, Pitt-street, RearCommodore W. M. Cameron in the chair, Messrs. N. M. Cohen and Allan Uther were elected members ...
Article : 81 wordsBy the mail steamer Mo[?]wai there armed Miss Schultze and Miss Moore, who are here on a visit. These ladies have had charge of the Girls' Training College in Samoa, and give some interesting ...
Article : 381 wordsA meeting of the committee of the above was held at the Hotel Australia last night. Mr. W. Macleod (vice-president) occupied the chair. The combined Newcastle clubs intimated that Mr. J. R. Rodgers ...
Article : 235 wordsDeparture: Frank Guy, schooner, for Rockhampton. (For Continuation of Shipping [?] Page 6.) SHIPPING REPORTS. (Continued from Page 4.) ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 376 wordsSir,—In your issue of to-day a correspondent, writing over the nom de plume of "Scrutator," regarding the Civil Service Fund, refers to the advantages, &c., to be gained by ceasing to contribute ...
Article : 454 wordsThE third annual match between the Millers and Flour Merchants of Sydney and the Master Bakers took place yesterday afternoon on the Randwick green. Thee game resulted in a win for the Millers ...
Article : 271 wordsIn the programme for the senior electorate competition the Sydney Cricket Ground was set down for the 12th December and 16th January for the match Paddington v. South Sydney. A few weeks ...
Article : 679 wordsA very interesting service of song entitled the "Californian Nugget" was rendered in the Mission Hall, Chippendale, on Wednesday night, by the choir and orchestra of the mission. Mr. T. H. ...
Article : 211 wordsHova, having finished stud duties for the season, will be taken in hand again next week by his owner, who is hopeful that the horse will stand another preparation. ...
Article : 65 wordsSir,—Your correspondent "Balmain" in your issue of the 9th instant refers to the old burial, ground in George-street, where the Town Hall now stands. I would like to mention a few facts in ...
Article : 505 wordsThe R.M.S. Oroya, from London 13th November, left Colombo on the 8th December for Australian ports. ...
Article : 19 wordsA race meeting was held at Moonee Valley this afternoon. The weather was fine, but the attendance, as is now the rule at suburban meetings, was very small. Chartr[?]se, an up-country horse, ...
Article : 208 wordsMessrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Co. yesterday cleared this steamer with 4697 bates wool and 45 bales skins. The vessel armed at 5 o'clock on Monday evening, the 7th commenced loading at midday on Tuesday, the 8th, took ...
Article : 61 wordsFourteen clubs will play next Saturday. St. Leonards meet Glebe at St. Leonards, Globe and Ashfield play at Wentworth Park, Victoria Park and U.R.C. play at Victoria Park, Brighton and ...
Article : 311 wordsThe Union Company's Taviuni, Captain R. E. Smith [?] rived from Auckland, via Friendly. Navigator, and Fiji Islands, at 9 a.m. yesterday. She left Auckland at 6 p.m. on the 15th November, and proceeded to the Bay of ...
Article : 159 wordsSir,—The adoption without qualification of the sweeping recommendation of the Public Service Board to reduce all pensions by 15 per cent, will, in cases of small pensions, not only work an injustice, but ...
Article : 352 wordsThe latest stock passings are:—6000 owes, from Gorian to Inverell, via Wee Waa and Millie, Stirton Brothers owners. ...
Article : 26 wordsSir,—I beg to thank you for publishing my letter last Saturday. "P.D.S.J.T." in this day's issue does not correct my letter. He quite agrees with me when he says that the Friendly Societies Act does ...
Article : 167 wordsMr. J. Rowan, the owner of Thunder Queen, and Keily, the trainer, have been interviewed by the sporting editor of the S.A. Register with reference to the story that an attempt was made to "stiffen" ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 11 Dec 1896, Page 6
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