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  2. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    Sir,—Whilst Parliament was sitting a lot of capital was made by various members of Parliament [?] passing certain bills for private enterprises so as to enable employment to be found for the destitute ...

    Article : 77 words
  3. QUEENSLAND.

    The Sugar Journal states that the weather has been suitable during the last four weeks. The lands in the South are drying, and the density of the juice has improved. The rain on the Burdekin ...

    Article : 91 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Railway Commissioners arrived here by special at 2.30 this afternoon. They were met by a deputation consisting of the Mayor and Alderman Loban, who interviewed them in connection with the ...

    Article : 192 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The handicaps to be run at Canterbury Park on Saturdny next made their appearance yesterday, and will be found in our columns. The 18 in the Hurdle Race are headed by Cascade, who is fair well off ...

    Article : 1,759 words
  6. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 245 words
  7. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    The settling over the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase Meeting passed off satisfactorily to-day at the different clubs. During the day Sundial was backed for the Caulfield Cup of 100 to 5, and a few ...

    Article : 87 words
  8. AMUSEMENTS.

    The threatening weather of last night prejudicially affected the attendance at the second of Mr. W. J. Tumor's concerts by the Exhibition Company, but a pleasant programme of a popular character had been ...

    Article : 1,047 words
  9. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In reading the last report of the good does towards the unemployed by the Labour Bureau, by finding so many thousands employment, I find it also states that there are still about 7000 names upon the ...

    Article : 247 words
  10. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Satyr was to have been offered for sale by auction to-day; but after his poor display in the Open Handicap Hurdle Race on Saturday, be was not sent up, and he returns to Sydney. ...

    Article : 117 words
  11. RELEASE OF UNIONIST PRISONERS.

    Two of the unionist prisoners, Irwin and Jeffrays, were unexpectedly released from St. Helena yesterday, having served two years out of a sentence of seven years penal servitude passed ...

    Article : 102 words
  12. THE RISE IN THE DARLING.

    During the last few days steady rain has been falling and there is now every appearance of a big fall, Great anxiety is felt here in consequence of the high state of flood in the Darling River, the water being ...

    Article : 268 words
  13. DENILIQUIN JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the entries and weights for the handicaps to be decided at the Winter Meeting on Wednesday:- HURDLE, RACE.—Woonoke, 11st 71b; Alcinous, 11st ...

    Article : 134 words
  14. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Government intimate that they do not approve of the proposal to give work for the unemployed by emptying the Torrens Lake of silt. There were other works of a more productive ...

    Article : 153 words
  15. LARRIKINISM.

    Sir,—The chief cause of the "larrikin" is the tremendous congestion of population that has taken place in 'Sydney and some of the suburbs. During the last 15 years Sydney ...

    Article : 325 words
  16. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights declared yesterday for the handicaps to be decided at the July Meeting of the above club next Saturday:- HURDLE RACE, 2 miles,—Cascade, 12st; The Swell ...

    Article : 500 words
  17. FOOTBALL.

    The following matches were played on Saturday:— Redferu Parkhurst and Botany Third Juniors played for the Union Badge at Sir Joseph Banks, Botany. The game was fast, and resulted in a draw, ...

    Article : 144 words
  18. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    A match was played here on Saturday, between teams representing the Wollongong end Barry football clubs, which, after a good game, resulted in a aictory for the former by 17 points to 3. This is the ...

    Article : 82 words
  19. THE BRAIDWOOD ELCTORATE.

    Mr. A. Chapman, member for the Braidwood district, has started on a tour through the electorate and held a meeting here on Saturdnr night. The hall was well filled, though it was nuning heavily at ...

    Article : 219 words
  20. TRADE MOVEMENTS.

    A dispute has taken place between the Operative Painters' Society and Mr. W. I. B. Mote, a painter and decorator of Crown-street. The dispute is in regard to the rate of wages. It will be remembered ...

    Article : 265 words
  21. PIGEON-SHOOTING.

    For the handicap pigeon match, to be shot here on 5th August, over be entries have been received, including shooters from all parts of the colony. The contest is expected to be very ...

    Article : 39 words
  22. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I am unwilling to add to your num[?] correspondents upon the suppression of larrikinism, but it seems to me that we should tackle the thing at its inception if we desire to effect a radical cure. ...

    Article : 268 words
  23. CRICKET.

    A meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Cricket Association was held last night at the Oxford Hotel, Mr. T. Powell in the chair. The hon. secretary of the Newcastle club wrote asking for an ...

    Article : 413 words
  24. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The weights for the handicap; included in the programme to be played out next Saturday are as under:- FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Barnaby Rudge, 9st. 71b; ...

    Article : 251 words
  25. BISHOP STANTON AT WISEMAN'S FERRY.

    Dr. Stanton, Bishop of Newcastle, arrived here on Saturday afternoon per steamer Hawkesbury. He was met by the Rev. M. Cockerill, of St. Albans, and taken to that place, where yesterday a ...

    Article : 190 words
  26. LECTURE ON BI-INTALLISM.

    Mr. H Stuart gave an address at Leigh House on Saturday evening last on "Bi-metallism." He stated during the past few months frequent references had been made in the daily press to bi-metallism, but so ...

    Article : 318 words
  27. AUSTRALIO-CANADIAN COMMERCE.

    Sir,—The prospect of at last opening up intimate business relations with the vast dominion of Canada should be, as I believe it is, a most gratifying one to Australasians, especially those of the Eatern ...

    Article : 824 words
  28. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    Subjoined are the entries received yesterday for the meeting to be held on 29th July and 1st August:- FRIST DAY. ...

    Article : 510 words
  29. SCHOOLS OF ARTS.

    On Saturday night a meeting was held at the New castle School of Arts of representatives of the various mechanics' institutes and schools of arts in the district to consider means for relieving these ...

    Article : 2,129 words
  30. PRESSBYTERIAN CHORAL UNION.

    His Excellency the Governor, Lady Duff, and suite will be present at the first concert of the Presbyterian Choral Union to be given at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. Mr. J. M. Callaghan ...

    Article : 720 words
  31. LAWN TENNIS.

    The following matches were played on Saturday in the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association trophy competitions:- CLASS A. ...

    Article : 511 words
  32. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    A match took place an the Randwick rifle range on Saturday last between the above teams, which resulted in a tie with 484 points each. The highest scorer in each team having to shoot off, it was won ...

    Article : 175 words
  33. LATE MINING.

    Dr. Peters, the ominent mining expert, has been paying a short visit to Broken Hill, inspecting the principal mines In the course of an interview with it press representative this evening he said ...

    Article : 615 words
  34. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movemonts: 1700 owes, from Gum Holes to Flemington, via Rylstone, Cox Brothers owners, Perry in charge: 200 mixed fat cattle, from Pillionwarrana station to Lue, Cox, Dowling, and Co. ...

    Article : 211 words
  35. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA RACING CLUB.

    A largely-attended meeting of members of the Victoria Racing Club was held at Menzie's Hotel this afternoon to consider the proposed new rules of racing drawn up by the committee of the club. ...

    Article : 254 words
  36. CYCLING.

    Forty-one entries have been received for next Saturday's race on the Agricultural Society's Ground, promoted by the Cyclists' Racing Board, and the following handicaps were issued yesterday ...

    Article : 217 words
  37. THE LAW AND THE LARRIKIN.

    Sir,—The letter of ex-Judge MacFarlnnd in your issue of this date; suggesting speedy retribution in the matter of criminal offences, is both opportune and commendable; but if we seek to make this colony ...

    Article : 118 words
  38. LILLIE BRIDGE PONY RACES.

    A pony race meeting was held at the Lillie Bridge Grounds last evening, with the following results:- DWARF HANDICAP of sovs. (11.3), furlongs.—Mr. F. Dowling [?] pie [?] Min, 7st 91b (Cavanagh), 1. Nine ...

    Article : 271 words
  39. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 159 words
  40. UNREGISTERED MEETINGS AT MELBOURNE.

    The proprietors, officials, and other persons concerned in the holding of unregistered meetings around Melbourne have sent in a petition to the V.R.C. committee, requesting that the proposed new rule ...

    Article : 128 words
  41. Advertising

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    Advertising : 77 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 42 words
  43. BILLIARDS.

    A match, 500 up, for £100 a side, was played last night at Tattersall's Club between Messrs. Z. Goodman and W. Pearson, and resulted in a win for Mr. Goodman by 42 points. The best breaks were: ...

    Article : 104 words
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