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  2. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Messrs. Campbell and Pratt's annual horse sale was concluded. There was a fair attendance, and keen competition for the best lots. The highest price realized at any time during the sales was obtained for Prince of Glamis, a fine ...

    Article : 254 words
  3. LECTURE.

    A lecture was delivered on Thursday evening, in the large hall of the School ot Arts by the Rev. George C. Campbell, on the subject of "Oliver Goldsmith." There was a fairly large attendance, the chair being occupied by Mr. W. C. ...

    Article : 1,160 words
  4. COMMERCIAL.

    WOOL.—In the absence of [?] this week there is nothing to report under this head. SHEEPSKINS.—The market is firm, although no business has transpired. Good catalogues are expected next week. ...

    Article : 554 words
  5. QUEENSLAND.

    A number of gentlemen met to-day at the invitation of Mr. W. Knox, one of the directors of the Australian Cooked Joint Company, Melbourne, to test the ti[?]ned beef and mutton preserved by the company under a ...

    Article : 222 words
  6. WEATHER MAP.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 2 words
  7. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Criminal sittings to-day John Burgess was convicted of perjury, in denying that he receipted a certain account which it was proved he had written. He was sentenced to two years hard labour. ...

    Article : 120 words
  8. THE TURF.

    The rain which set in last evening was heartily welcomed by trainers, for the different tracks were becoming very hard, and many horses were becoming a trifle [?]hi[?]-sore. Tattersall's was not well attended last night in consequence ...

    Article : 421 words
  9. THE DEEP LEAD MURDER.

    The trial of Robert Francis Burns, charged with the Deep Lead murder, was concluded to-day. Mr. Molesworth made an excellent speech in defence. The learned counsel dwelt particularly on the absence of ...

    Article : 282 words
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    Advertising : 563 words
  11. WHARFAGE ARRANGEMENTS.

    Sir,—The potato-stealing case disposed of at the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions, in connection with [?] my name figured as prosecutor, has been widely di[?] and the precedent laid down by the Judge questioned [?] ...

    Article : 1,292 words
  12. CRICKET.

    A meeting of the respective secretaries who are interested in the Furness Junior Cup and Trophies was held on Thursday evening last, at Mr. Nat. Thompson's, in Oxford-street; the manager (Mr. F. Ironside) in the chair. ...

    Article : 383 words
  13. COUNTRY NEWS.

    On Tuesday night Mr. E. Combes, M. P., and Mr. Sydney Smith, M. P., were entertained at a banquet at Lunn's Royal Hotel, Oberon. Mr. O. G. Brennan, J. P., occupied the chair, and nearly 40 guests were present. The toast of ...

    Article : 327 words
  14. PROPERTY SALES.

    Messrs. Richardson and Wrench sold by auction and private contract, at their rooms, Pitt-street during the week, the following properties: Family residence and grounds known as The Terraces, off Glenmore-road, Paddington, £5500; the old Hope ...

    Article : 663 words
  15. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    Sale of 426 bales from Sydney and Queensland, by Windeler and Co., on Saturday, June 17, 1882:- Ex Cimba, from Sydney: VII, 8 combing at 19d: [?]M, [?] at 18½d; BJ over Y, 7 at 17½d, 1 damaged at 16½d; JH, 5 combing ...

    Article : 414 words
  16. AMUSEMENTS.

    The performance of "youth " at the Theatre Royal to-night will be under the special patronage of Commodore Erskine and the officers of H.M.S. Nelson. Mr. W. E. Sheridan took his benefit at the Gaiety Theatre ...

    Article : 531 words
  17. THE QUEENSLAND FOOTBALL TEAM.

    Yesterday afternoon the Queensland football players were treated by the Southern Rugby Union to a trip down the harbour. The steamer Wallaby had been very generously placed at the disposal of the committee by the North ...

    Article : 530 words
  18. BOROUGH COUNCILS.

    CAMPERDOWN.—Meeting held August 1. Present-The Mayor, and Aldermen Bennett, Cruiksbank, Culbert, Jentsch, M'Grath, and Sparkes. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence: Letters sent to Mr. J. Mitchell, M.L.A., Mr. ...

    Article : 764 words
  19. HORSE MARKET.

    MESSRS. W. INGLIS AND CO.—A firm demand for draught stock the past week, with a fair supply, and prices have been maintained for all description of horses. At the Buzaar we had some very fine horses, and we sold drought mares for breeding purposes ...

    Article : 620 words
  20. PRODUCE SALES.—FRIDAY.

    By Messrs. Mort and Co.—Hides: SMP Co., 61 at 4[?]d; Brown tape 11 at 3[?]d; PC, 32 (with all faults) at 2½d; TOT, 42 at 3d; Tin label, 70 at 4[?]d; 71 at 4[?]d; BA, 41 at 3[?]d; white tape, 62 at 3[?]d; M&Co., 45 at 4d; E. 43 at 4[?]d; CH, 11 at 3[?]d; ...

    Article : 2,214 words
  21. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    The mining manager of the Golden Spur Consols Gold-mining. Company, Bowman River, Copeland, No Liability, reports under date August 12:—"I started work on the company's eight acres lease on July 24, and during part of ...

    Article : 248 words
  22. MELBOURNE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    Fat Cattle.—1670 head arrived to-day, 250 of which were from Queensland, the remainder from the Upper Murray and Gippsland; and, as usual, prime qualities were searce. The attendance of the country trade was more limited, but the demand was good ...

    Article : 493 words
  23. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    The following passed through to-day:- For Sydney: Lord Hervey Phipps, Mr. Graham Berry, M.L.A., Rev. J. S. Green, Mrs. H. James, Mr. E. Quinn, M.L.A.. Miss Evans. Miss T. Love, Mrs. A. D. Ske[?]lett, ...

    Article : 141 words
  24. Advertising

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    Advertising : 66 words
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