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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    On Saturday night the first performance of "The Pearl Divers" took place before a crowded audience at the Theatre Royal, with the following cast:—Mr. Chadbrook (poor-law guardian and proprietor of The Hermitage), Mr. J. H. ...

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  3. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The Rosehill Racing Club will hold their tenth meeting to-day on their prettily-situated racecourse at Rosehill. All the events have filled well, and as to-day is a bank holiday it requires but the assistance of fine weather to socure ...

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  4. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Saturday afternoon was a fine day for riflemen, of whom a large number assembled at the Paddington ranges. There was a good breeze blowing from the right, but the wind was fairly steady. There were, however, only a few really ...

    Article : 660 words
  5. FOOTBALL.

    The return match under Rugby rules between Queensland and New South Wales took place on the Association Cricket Ground on Saturday last, in the presence of about 5000 spectators. His Excellency the Governor and suite ...

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  6. GAIETY THEATRE.

    On Saturday night Mr. John F. Sheridan's new comedy "Nap" was placed on the boards at the Gaiety Theatre, before an audience only medium in numbers. Act I. disclosed the Mudd Springs baths, said to be possessed of ...

    Article : 406 words
  7. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) WYNDHAM RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 519 words
  8. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The following are the results of the principal football matches played on Saturday:—Carlton, 11 goals 8 behinds, against Prahran, 4 goals 7 behinds, Hotham, 3 goals 13 behinds, against Essendon, 2 goals 9 behinds, South ...

    Article : 99 words
  9. PROPOSED ENLARGEMENT OF ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.

    Sir,—I believe that all churchmen will agree with your correspondent "Layman" in hoping that the synod will give grave consideration to the scheme of enlarging St. Andrew's Cathedral before committing itself to so ...

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  10. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

    Hiscock's Federal Minstrels, at their old locale in Castle- reagh-street, had still another bumper house—even standing room being denied to many. A newly-arranged and capitally carried out programme afforded some genuine ...

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  11. LACROSSE.

    The adjourned meeting of the newly-formed Iroquois Club was held on Friday evening last. The rules were passed, and the following officers were elected:—Hon. secretary and treasurer, W. Pettit; captain, S. Fowler; ...

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  12. THE ALHAMBRA.

    Another well-filled house greeted the various performers at this popular place of amusement, and the enjoyment afforded was as great as ever. ...

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  13. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    At the Royal Standard Mr. Dampier's Company secured a good house for "Voices of the Night." The cast, from the principal downwards, played well together, and the piece was warmly received. ...

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  14. THE PRINCESS THEATRE.

    Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels at the Princess continue to draw full houses, and Saturday night was no exception to the rule. A reduction in admission charges was made, and it seems to be clear that the manager intends to keep up his ...

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  15. THE OPERA HOUSE.

    Messrs. Williamson, Garner, and Musgrove have for a season undertaken the management of the Opera House. They have had the stage re-arranged and re-decorated, and they intend to place upon it a succession of new plays, in ...

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  16. NEWCASTLE BICYCLE CLUB.

    The second annual sports in connection with the Newcastle Bicycle Club came off on the Newcastle Cricket Ground yesterday, in the presence of over 3000 spectators. The weather was delightful, the sun shining brilliantly, and a ...

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  17. COTTIERS' PEOPLE'S CONCERTS.

    The Protestant Hall was well filled on Saturday night by an audience which thoroughly appreciated the varied and interesting entertainment provided for the public by Mr. R. C. Cottier, the head of the clever company known as ...

    Article : 111 words
  18. MILITARY MATTERS.

    On Saturday afternoon Nos. 2, 3, and 4 batteries of the New South Wales Regiment Volunteer Artillery, also Nos. 9, 10, 11, and 12 batteries of the reserves, were paraded for annual inspection, at Dawes' Battery, ...

    Article : 186 words
  19. ATHLETICS.

    The was a crowded house at Foley's Gymnasium on Saturday, when Newton and Lees took a benefit. The entertainment consisted of singlestick play, fencing, and boxing. The proceedings opened with a singlestick contest ...

    Article : 222 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In this morning's issue of the Herald there is a sensible letter by a "Layman" on the enlargement of St. Andrew's Cathedral, giving some good reasons why it is not necessary to make additions to it. ...

    Article : 140 words
  21. LAND ACT, 1884.

    Sir,—The Minister of Lands, reply to the deputation of citizens who waited on him yesterday, inspires hope in the breasts of the much-wronged pastoral tenants; yet he fails to promise immidiate relief, he simply said, "Live, old ...

    Article : 230 words
  22. AQUATICS.

    GASCOIGNE v. MATTHEWS.—A sculling race in outriggers was pulled over the championship course on the Parramatta River between Gascoigne, of Putney, and Matthews, of Pyrmout on Saturday afternoon, for a stake ...

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  23. BANQUET TO THE QUEENSLAND FOOTBALL TEAM.

    On Saturday night the Queensland footballers were entertained at a complimentary banquet by the Southern Rugby Union, at Professor West's assembly rooms. About 100 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner ...

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  24. THE BRICKMAKERS' STRIKE.

    Sir,—Referring to the unfortunate dispute now existing between the brickmasters and their employees, and in order to remove any misapprehension that may exist in the public mind as to the position they (the masters) have taken up, ...

    Article : 171 words
  25. BICYCLE MATCH AT BATHURST.

    A bicycle match took place to-day between Rolfe, the well-kuown cyclist of Sydney, and G. Wyburd, of Bathurst, for £50. There was a numerous attendance, the contest creating great interest. The cyclists competed at ...

    Article : 200 words
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