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  2. THREE DAYS WITH THE IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE.

    Sir,—The members of the Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain had intended holding their autumn meeting in America; but as the Presidential election engrossed the attention of the public to a great extent, it was decided to ...

    Article : 1,812 words
  3. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 708 words
  4. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD. SEARLE v. KEMP. A DECISIVE VICTORY FOR SEARLE.

    The race for the sculling championship of the world and £500 a-side between Henry Ernest Searle, the Clarence carsman, and Peter Kemp, champion of the world, took place on the Parramatta course on Saturday afternoon, and ...

    Article : 1,309 words
  5. THE RACE.

    At 4.23 the men rowed up to the starting-point, and got ready for the struggle, Searle being on the southern side of the river A minute or two later a grand start was effected by mutual consent, both men dipping at the same ...

    Article : 886 words
  6. THE CHAMPION IN THE CITY.

    After the conclusion of the boatrace on Saturday evening, Matterson's Hotel in George-street was besieged by a large crowd of persons, all of whom were anxious to catch a glmipse of the new champion; but it was not until after 8 ...

    Article : 231 words
  7. COMMERCIAL. PRODUCE MARKET.—SATURDAY.

    At the wharf to-day, limited supplies of produce were received, chiefly from the Hunter River, but stocks are expected to be further augmented on Monday. But little business was done. The wholesale quotations ranged as follows:— ...

    Article : 288 words
  8. THE STAKES.

    The paying over of the stakes in connection with the Searle v. Kemp championship match, decided on Saturday last, will take place at Matterson's Hotel to-night, when the stake money in the Kemp v. Matterson race, to be ...

    Article : 48 words
  9. BUTCHERS' GREEN SHEEPSKINS.

    Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., Limited, Harrison, Jones, and Devlin, Limited, report having on Saturday sold catalogues of the above. Quotations—Best butchers' lots, 50d to 60d; extra superior, to 80d; fair, 38d to 48d; medium, 24d to 36d; short, ...

    Article : 75 words
  10. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    Large sums changed hands here over the boatrace. The majority of the people are disappointed at Kemp not making a better show. 2 to 1 is taken that Matterson beats him on Monday; 5 to 1 is wanted about the double, ...

    Article : 51 words
  11. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    In mining on Saturday Chalk's Freehold and South Newchum were taken at full rates. Silver companies were rather easier. Sales: Broken Hill, £268, £267; Block 14, 62s., 61s.; Junction, 24s. 6d., 24s; British Brokens, 52s., ...

    Article : 1,031 words
  12. STOCK IN BONDED WAREHOUSES, SYDNEY.

    Stock in since Duty Ex- Total Stock in bound on Im- Paid. ported issues bound on Oct. 19, ported. during Oct. 26, 1888. week 1888. ...

    Article : 219 words
  13. CASUALTIES.

    About 6 o'clock on Saturday morning the dead body of a young man named Henry Meyer, recently in the employ of Mr. Flayfair, butcher, of 32, Merriman-street, was found floating in the water at Milson's Point by a man named ...

    Article : 985 words
  14. RACES EOR THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP ON AUSTRALIAN WATERS.

    For the ninth time the Sculling Championship of the World has been rowed for in Australia, and the proud title is still retained in New South Wales, although it has passed out of the possession of Peter Kemp. In 1887 Edward ...

    Article : 335 words
  15. A CHAT WITH THE CHAMPION.

    Searle returned to his boatshed soon after the race, and was met there by numerous friends and admirers, who cheered lustily. He stood up comparatively fresh, and carried his boat in without showing the least sign of ...

    Article : 670 words
  16. THE SALVATION ARMY AT WOLLONGONG. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—The contest which is going on between the municipal authorities and the "army" must awaken great interest But 1 cannot see how, in fairness, "army" bands can be stopped from parading our streets while other bands ...

    Article : 391 words
  17. ON "THE ROAD" AND AT THE BROTHERS.

    The steamers did not monopolise tho whole of the traffic. The road also claimed a share of public patronage. People were on the highway, too, long before the excursion boats lifted anchor. Hundreds of humble, but enthusiastic, ...

    Article : 634 words
  18. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Is it not persecution in this the 19th century that a religious class of people should be sent to gaol for trying to rescue men and women from destruction? Surely the persecutions of a bygone century are not in vogue at the ...

    Article : 224 words
  19. MEETINGS.

    A special meeting of the Cook's River Ward Ratepayers' Association, Marrickville, was held in the Primitive Methodist Church, Renwick-street, on Wednesday evening. The business was to receive a report from a ...

    Article : 218 words
  20. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Broken Hill Block Silver-mining Company. Limited.—By telegraph, October 24; Diamond drill down 896 feet, strata quartzite highly mineralised; underlay, 1 [?]; setting boller, finished to-morrow; bailing water with engine; well water 3s 6d 100 ...

    Article : 825 words
  21. A PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON NOVEMBER 10.

    Sir,—I hope that this matter, referred to in your issue of Saturday by "Quill Driver," will receive the attention of the Government, and that the 10th of November will, in addition to the 9th, be proclaimed a public holiday. Four ...

    Article : 133 words
  22. WITH KEMP AFTER THE RACE.

    On his return with his tramer, Chris Neilson, to his shed at Ryde, after the finish of the race, Kemp was received with cheers by a number of persons who had gathered in the vicinity of the boathouse. A ferry steamer, crowded ...

    Article : 636 words
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    Advertising : 54 words
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