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  2. MEETINGS.

    A meeting of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board was held yesterday, there being present Messrs. Rowe (president), Graham, Dailey, Hickson, Palmer, Lander, and R. Bloxsome (secretary). ...

    Article : 1,914 words
  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    In connection with the Anniversary meeting of the Sydney Turf Club, Ernest was yesterday struck out of the Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap, and Paradox out of the Challenge Stakes. ...

    Article : 288 words
  4. THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON STRIKES.

    A meeting of the Royal Commission appointed to in vestigate and report upon the causes and conflicts between capital and labour known as strikes, and the best means of preventing or mitigating the ...

    Article : 2,138 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Cinderella" continues to draw excellent houses, thanks to the beauty of its scenery and costumes, and its lively interpretation. It is, bowover, announced that the pantomime con only be played for 15 nights ...

    Article : 70 words
  6. AQUATICS.

    The National Regatta committee met on Monday evening at the Exchange. A large number of details were settled, and all made clear for taking entries on Saturday evening at the Exchange. The prizes for the ...

    Article : 457 words
  7. HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN.

    The monthly meeting of the heard of the Hospital for Sick Children was held on Monday afternoon, There were present—Lady Martin (in the chair), Mesdames Garran, C. Griffiths, Munce, H. Mort, Hunter-Baillie, ...

    Article : 509 words
  8. HER MAJESTY'S.

    The marked success of "Dick Whittington and his Cat" has naturally resulted in large audiences so far at this theatre, and at present there is no sign of the pantomime being withdrawn. Miss Maggie Moere, ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. CRITERION.

    Mr. Henry Hamilton's new and original drama "Harvest," which Messrs. Brough and Boucicault successfully brought out on Saturday hist, attracted a good house last evening, The all-round excellence for which ...

    Article : 122 words
  10. ANNUAL PICNIC TO HOBARTVILLE.

    The annual picnic to trainers and other visitors wishing to inspect the thoroughbred stock to be krougbt under the hammer at the Hobartville stud sale was held yesterday, when a company of about 50 left by ...

    Article : 519 words
  11. GARRICK.

    It is satisfactory to note that the merits of Mr. Henry Arthur Jones's drama, "The Middleman," and of Mr. Charles Cartwright's admirable acting in the chief character, have been readily recognised Monday's ...

    Article : 195 words
  12. DEPUTATION.

    A number of property owners from Waterloo, introduced by Alderman Ramford, waited upon the Mayor of Sydney at noon yesterday, and complained of the continued deposit in the Moore Park tip of city refuse. ...

    Article : 587 words
  13. HOSPITAL SUNDAY.

    A meeting of representatives of, the friendly societies of Sydney was held in the Temperance Hall last evening for the purpose of taking steps to inangurate in New South Wales a Hospital Sunday. About 50 ...

    Article : 162 words
  14. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    The annual meeting of the Journeymen Tailors' Union was held at the Trades Hall last evening. There was a very large attendance of numbers. The treasurer submitted his balance-sheet, which showed ...

    Article : 403 words
  15. SYDNEY DRIVING PARK CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the handicaps to be docided at Moore Park to-morrow:- MINIATURE HANDICAP—½ mile. Tempe, 9st 61b; Thalia, 8st 121b; Little Billy, 8st 61b; ...

    Article : 167 words
  16. THE CHURCH SOCIETY.

    The adjourned monthly meeting, of the committee of the Church Society was held on Monday, in the Chapter House, under the presidency of the Primate. Grants on account of stipends and salaries were voted to 57 ...

    Article : 173 words
  17. ROSEHILL PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The weights for the handicaps to be run at Rosehill to-morrow have been doclared, and are as under:- MINIATURE HANDICAP (13.2)—4 furlongs. Iris. 9st 71b; Knetty, 8st 91b; Kempsey, 8st 21b; Lilydale, ...

    Article : 167 words
  18. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society of New South Wales was held in Mr. Quoug Tart's Rooms, King-street, last evening, There was a very large attendance, the chair being occupied by Mr. H. ...

    Article : 356 words
  19. PYRMONT WESLEYAN CHURCH.

    The annual tea meeting of the Pytment Wesley an Church was held in the church, Harris-street, last night. A great many members and adhorents of the church were present, and the visitors included the ...

    Article : 115 words
  20. THE FRUIT TRADE AND ITS FRIENDS.

    Sir,—As one who has invested his savings in fruil culture, I have been greatly disappointed with the agitation that is erroneously supposed to be maintained from a desire to select the beat site for a market. One ...

    Article : 677 words
  21. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

    The following announcements appeared in the Government Gazette yesterday afternoon:- PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.—The following dates to be local public holidays:—Berrima, 16th instant; ...

    Article : 526 words
  22. SYDNEY PRESBYTERY.

    The monthly meeting of the Sydney Presbytery was held in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, last eveuing. There were present—The Revs. W. J. Cuthbert (moderator, in the chair), R. S. Patterson, H. ...

    Article : 876 words
  23. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE HOBART CUP.

    The following are the weights for the Hobart Cup:- Macquarie, 9st 91b, Chaldean 9st 71b; Ernani, 8st 131b, Jack in the Green, 8st 31b; Tennyson, 8st 1lb; Avenue, 7st 111b; Compeer, 7st 1llb; Granite, 7st 1llb; Yarra, 7st 91b; ...

    Article : 103 words
  24. MENTONE RACES.

    At Mentone Races to-day there was splendid weather, and a good attendance. The Selling Hurdle Race was won by Ace, 1; Stafford, 2; Halloween, 3. Trial Stakes: Spokesman, 1; Lardy Hardy, 2; ...

    Article : 90 words
  25. THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

    On the 7th instant the Hearss of Oak Division, No. 127, Sons of Temperance, working under the jurisdiction of No. 9 Grand Division, Alderman W. Crispin, G.W.P., held its 20th annual ...

    Article : 638 words
  26. WOLLONGDILLY RACES.

    The following are the handicaps for the Wollondilly races to take place on the 20th instant:- FLYING HANDICAP—¾ mile. Mr. G. Stanfield's Juliet, 8st 41b; Mr. Dunn's Tipperary, ...

    Article : 181 words
  27. CRICKET.

    The following players have been selected to practica for the forthcoming intercolonial match against Victoria, to be played on the Association Ground on the 24th, 26th instant, and following days:—A. C. ...

    Article : 156 words
  28. THE LATE FIRE AT THE HAYMARKET.

    Sir,—In your paper of to-day I notice a statemens that at the fire in the promises occupied by Messrs. M'Carthy and Co., tobacco merchants, Haymarket, on Monday morning—"The Metropolitan Fire Brigade ...

    Article : 148 words
  29. LIME IN WATER.

    Sir,—Your correspondent "Philodont," even in his more lengthened advocation for the addition of lime, does not make his case any the stronger. I would point out that the bones of our people are not subject ...

    Article : 338 words
  30. AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

    The test races, which are being hold to enable the Amateur Athletic Association to choose representatives for this colony at the approaching New Zealand sports will be run this afternoon at the Association Cricket ...

    Article : 86 words
  31. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Owing to some defect in the machinery for driving the electric light the Carrington Handicap was not run last night, and it has been postponed until to-morrow night. ...

    Article : 85 words
  32. CITY OF SYDNEY IMPROVEMENT BOARD.

    A meeting of the City of Sydney Improvement Board was held at the offices, 131 Macquaric-street, yesterday afternoon, after the members had inspected several properties referred to them. There were present:— ...

    Article : 252 words
  33. SUBURBAN RAILWAY STATIONS.

    Sir,—I wish to call your attention and that of the authorities to a great grievance the travelling public on the suburban lines suffer. At almost every station the waiting-room is at the end fartheat ...

    Article : 131 words
  34. NEW SOUTH WALES INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.

    The monthly meeting of the board was held at the institution, Newtown-road, on Monday afternoon. Present: The Hon. Dr. Renwick, M.L.C., president, in the chair: Mr. F. R. Robinson, J.P., vice-president, ...

    Article : 242 words
  35. SIR JOSEPH BANKS HANDTCAP.

    The following are the starts for the Sir Joseph Banks 275 Yards Handicap, to be run on Monday. Acceptances close at the post:- W. H. Williams, J. M'Garrigal, 7; F. Kingsmill, 8; H. ...

    Article : 238 words
  36. Advertising

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  37. AGEICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The annual general meeting of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales was held yesterday afternoon at Tattersall's Hall, Hunter-street, and attended by about 60 members, including Messrs. J. F. Burns ...

    Article : 3,207 words
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