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  2. HEAVY STORMS IN THE MUDGEE DISTRICT.

    Two terrific storms swept over the district on Saturday evening, the lightning and thunder being unusually severe. The first storm swept over Wilbertree, Eurunderee, Pipeclay, and Buccaroo, and ...

    Article : 822 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS. VISIT OF CARDINAL MORAN TO BATHURST.

    A largely-attended meeting was held in the SS. Michael and John's Cathedral last night, Bishop Byrne being in the chair, for the purpose of making arrangements to accord a fitting reception to ...

    Article : 123 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Pony and galloway races will be held to-day at Rosebery Park, the first event being timed to start at 2.30 p.m. The usual facilities for reaching the course by omnibus and tram services will be afforded. ...

    Article : 1,432 words
  5. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    There was a good attendance at Lillie Bridge last night, when a 1½ mile Bicycle Handicap and three pony races were run through with the following results:— ...

    Article : 332 words
  6. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 293 words
  7. THE PHYLLOXERA QUESTION.

    The fact that Mr. Murray's and Mrs. Fincham's vineyards, which have recently been pronounced to be infested with phylloxera and condemned in consequence, being in excellent condition, and bearing ...

    Article : 89 words
  8. LABOUR LEAGUE MEETINGS. FLINDERS LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the Flinders Division of the Labour Electoral League was held last evening at Mr. M. Rush's Austral Hotel, Bourke and Foveaux streets. Mr. F. Bryant presided ...

    Article : 421 words
  9. HUNTER RIVER DISTRICT M.U.I.O.O.F.

    The annual meeting of Manchester Unity I.O.O.F., Hunter River District, was held at Paterson on Wednesday last. Among those present were the Provincial Grand Master (Bro. F. W. ...

    Article : 271 words
  10. SYDNEY TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 280 words
  11. WOLLOMBI RACES.

    The following weights have been announced for the Wollombi races to be held on the 26th instant:— FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Little Jack, 9st 8lb; Jack and Robber, 9[?]b 2lb; Ross, 8st 4lb; Myrmidon, 7st ...

    Article : 125 words
  12. AQUATICS.

    Entries were to have closed last night for the Anniversary Regatta, but as a number of aquatic men were down the harbour welcoming the visiting sailing crews it was decided to extend the time of ...

    Article : 175 words
  13. CRICKET.

    The selection committee—Messrs. A. C. K. Mackenzie, E. J. Briscoe, and T. W. Garrett—yesterday selected the team to represent New South Wales in the match against Victoria, which commences next ...

    Article : 141 words
  14. EXPORT OF TIMBER.

    Mr. W. H. Waterhouse, representing Messrs. Fraser and Co., sawmillers, of Grafton, recently visited England with the view of opening up a market for colonial timber in the old country. He took ...

    Article : 245 words
  15. INTERCOLONIAL SAILING CARNIVAL.

    A barbour excursion tendered by the intercolonial carnival committee to the visitors in connection with the forthcoming carnival took place at Clifton Gardens last night. A steamer crowded with ...

    Article : 147 words
  16. NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held last night at the Oxford Hotel, King-street. Mr. J. Portus, vice-president, occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance ...

    Article : 654 words
  17. VICTORIA RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 292 words
  18. FITZROY LEAGUE.

    A large crowd gathered at the corner of Crown and William streets to take part in the reorganisation of the Fitzroy Labour League. Messrs. W. Macnamara, H. Burgess, and D. Black came ...

    Article : 393 words
  19. SYDNEY CANOE SQUADRON.

    The first race under the auspices of this newlyformed club was sailed on Saturday last over the flying squadron's triangular course, once round. The finish resulted—Viking first at 5h. 9m. 38s.; ...

    Article : 45 words
  20. PROPOSED RAILWAY FROM LIVERPOOL TO MULGOA.

    Mr. Wilkins (the survey at present located in the district for the purpose of reporting upon the most practicable routes for the above line), accompanied by Mr. Burge, of the Railway Survey ...

    Article : 195 words
  21. NEW CRAFT.

    Hubbard, of Pyrmont, is just putting the finishing touches on a new 18-footer which will compete in the approaching intercolonial contests. She is of cedar planking with spotted gum timbers, her beam ...

    Article : 96 words
  22. BILLARDS.

    The four-handed gums of 500 between Messrs. Memmott and Gray and Messrs. Weiss and James, arranged as a benefit to Messrs. Gray and James, was played at Thorpe's Oxford Hotel, King-street, ...

    Article : 149 words
  23. LABOUR MEMBERS ON TOUR.

    Messrs. Sleath and Macdonald, Ms.L.A., addressed a large audience here on Saturday night. The Mayor (Alderman Joseph Knight) was in the chair. Their addresses consisted mainly of general ...

    Article : 142 words
  24. (FROM THE BOARD AT THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.)

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,528 words
  25. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 183 words
  26. PROHIBITION IN NEW ZEALAND.

    Sir,—Mr. Boyce has been publicly consoling himself and his followers for the decisive defeat sustained by the prohibitions and local option parties in New Zealand by the delusive idea that the ...

    Article : 447 words
  27. MINING MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Cobar Mining Company, No Liability, January 11.—A quartz leader 6in. thick has been cut in the western crosscut, but tails out before reaching the bottom, and is underlying to the east. ...

    Article : 788 words
  28. LAND FOR SELECTION.

    An area of 2440 acres of good grazing land has been gazetted open for selection on and after the 18th February. The land is within 15 miles of the town, and is divided into blocks of 1280 and 860 ...

    Article : 112 words
  29. HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Hawkesbury Race Club was held this afternoon, Mr. J. D. Single presiding. The report stated that owing to the success of the meetings which had been held at Rosehill ...

    Article : 129 words
  30. FIRST JUNIOR MATCHES.

    Invincible and Ashfield Borough A met on the Ashfield Park. Invincible, winning and toss, sent Ashfield to the wickets, where they remained in possession the whole afternoon, losing four wickets for 305 runs (Jansen 123 not ...

    Article : 49 words
  31. TYPHOID FEVER AT DUBBO.

    There are at present 19 patients in the Dubbo hospital. This is the largest number that have been in the institution at one time. A large propertion are typhoid fever patients. Typhoid is very ...

    Article : 105 words
  32. SECOND JUNIOR MATCHES.

    Marylebone and Adelphi met on the Contennial Park. Marylebone, 108 (Fitzgibbons 37, Ward 30, Hughes 10); Adelphi, 38 (Pymm 11). For Marylebone Flod and Doneghue divided the bowling honours, and Matthews, ...

    Article : 99 words
  33. THE PATRICIA CASE.

    The racing scandal connected with the mare Patricia, which has occupied the attention of the V.R.C. Committee for several months, was concluded this evening. The committtee gave lots of time ...

    Article : 238 words
  34. OTHER MATCHES.

    Randwick Electorate met Yaralla at Kensington on Saturday, and the match resulted in a draw. Yaralla, 149; Randwick at the call of time had two wickets down for 30. I. Zingari B played Nondescripts on the Sydney Cricket ...

    Article : 1,402 words
  35. DROWNING FATALITY AT MITTAGONG.

    A sad drowning fatality occurred here on Friday evening, the victim being a lad named James Chapman. The deceased with other boys was bathing in the dam when, it is surmised, he was seized with ...

    Article : 164 words
  36. CANTERBURY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 425 words
  37. A STRANGE SUICIDE.

    Early yesterday morning William Sawyer, jun., residing at Lembert-street, was found dead in the mouth of a tank at the rear of his residence. During the night he had got up to attend to a child, and ...

    Article : 3,513 words
  38. IMPORTATION OF THOROUGHBRED HORSES.

    The steamship Culgoa, which arrived in port on Saturday, had on board a couple of valuable thoroughbred horses purchases in England by the Hon. H. C. Dangar and Mr. Mark Foy. Mr. ...

    Article : 199 words
  39. THE FISHERIES.

    Sir,—The real trouble in connection with the illegal denudation of our fish nurseries by net-fishing is the apathy of the public in the matter. There is too much sympathy with the law-brookers. ...

    Article : 367 words
  40. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Prinz Regent Luitpold arrived at Colombo on Saturday, the 16th instant, inward, according to time-table. The R.M.S. Valetta, from London, is due here this morning, and will berth at the P. and O. Company's ...

    Article : 56 words
  41. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The following are the entries for the January meeting to be held in the 30th instant:— GRANVILLE STAKES, 6 furlongs.—Havelock, Blair, Dodingston, Frolic, Benedick, Mirradong, Lady Trenville, ...

    Article : 252 words
  42. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The first of a series of six shootings for this quarter for prizes presented by Mr. and Mrs. Bashford, Messrs. C. Parnell, T. Franklin, and others was shot off on Saturday. Conditions: 500 and 600 yards, ...

    Article : 203 words
  43. THE ABERDEEN WHITE STAR LINE.

    The steamer Nineveh left Capetown for Melbourne and Sydney on Saturday last. ...

    Article : 16 words
  44. BRIGHTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 425 words
  45. THE WOLLUMBIN.

    This steamer was reported in tow of the Kurrara passing Newcastle at 2 p.m. yesterday. Her owner, Mr. George W. Nicoll, writes to say, "I believe it is only a light accident to her machinery." ...

    Article : 144 words
  46. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The following are the weights for the pony and galloway races to be held at Rosebery Park to-day:— FOURTEEN-THREE HANDICAP, about 4 furlongs.—Miss Selkirk, 9st 7lb; Felspar, 9st 1lb; The Waif, 8st 6lb; ...

    Article : 260 words
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