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  2. CHRISTY MINSTRELS.

    The last and now the sole survivor of the first Christy minstrel troupe that visited Australia--the company that used often to be styled, erroneously, of course, tho "Original Christy ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,856 words
  3. INTERCOLONIAL CHESS MATCH.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 392 words
  4. "AN EARTHLY PARADISE."

    There was a large audience at the Y.M.C.A.hall last night to hear a lecture by the Rev. Haskett Smith on "An Earthly Paradise. The ''paradise" meant by the lecturer was Damascus, which ...

    Article : 314 words
  5. THE WEATHER.

    It was fine all over the colony yesterday, though cloudy and like rain in parts. The weather moderated very rapidly along the coast, and at 8 o'clock last evening a smooth sea was reported by most ...

    Article : 181 words
  6. THE READING BABY FARM ING CASE.

    LONDON, April 18.--For some years past the finding of dead bodies of newly- born infants in various parts of the metropolis has been a frequent occurrence. In some cases it was hard ...

    Article : 709 words
  7. THE H.A.C.B. SOCIAL

    The Hibernian A.C.B. Society's grand annual social, which was held in the Oddfellows'-temple last night, was attended by about 150 couples. A first-class string band,under Mr. W. Shapter ...

    Article : 78 words
  8. IN THE COUNTRY.

    BOWRAL, Monday.--Sports were held here to-day in aid of the funds of the Cottage Hospital, and were successful in every way. The rain yesterday prevented the military parade and church ...

    Article : 72 words
  9. OTHER DISTRICTS.

    ALBURY, Monday.--Tho annual football match Albury versus Wagga was played to-day on tho Albury ground. The visitors were overmatched in all departments of the game, and Albury scored a ...

    Article : 769 words
  10. SPORTS AT BINGARA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 83 words
  11. SHIPPING IN THE RECENT GALES.

    All the steamers that arrived from the north yesterday report having experienced the recent heavy gales which caused the wreck of the Karoola, Condong, and Byron. The Aramac, from ...

    Article : 117 words
  12. RACES AT FORBES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 125 words
  13. THE REVOLT OF THE MATABELE.

    In flies of the "Cape Times" just to hand are found some interesting particulars with reference to the revolt of the Matabele in Rhodesia and Matabeleland. Our most ...

    Article : 981 words
  14. THE FUTURE FISCAL POLICY.

    Sir,--What the future policy of this colony is to be is a question upon which much diversity of opinion exists, notwithstanding the assurances frequently proffered that tho people have ...

    Article : 1,055 words
  15. IN THE COUNTRY.

    BERRY, Monday.--Rain commenced to fall on Saturday afternoon, and continued with but slight intermission until Sunday afternoon, when it cleared off. ...

    Article : 210 words
  16. FIRE AT HURSTVILLE.

    About 1 a.m. on Sunday a fire broke out on the premises of Mr. Samuel Scott, of Carrington- avenue, Hurstville. The premises, which were of weatherboard, and consisted of two rooms and a ...

    Article : 158 words
  17. RACES AT GRAFTON.

    GRAFTON, Monday.--Tho weather to-day was beautifully fine, with a cold south-west wind. All the river steamers ran excursion trips to the Caledonian sports, and were well filled. The Grafton ...

    Article : 116 words
  18. RACES AT GRENFELL.

    GRENFELL, Monday.--At the Grenfell Jockey Club annual races to-day the attendance was moderate, and there were large fields of horses, and tho racing was good. Mr. R. Halls, J.P., acted as ...

    Article : 109 words
  19. THE AUDACITY OF ADVERTISERS.

    Sir.--I have just returned from a trip through the garden of New South Wales, which I had been recommended to visit for much-needed rest and change. My first day's drive between ...

    Article : 355 words
  20. FATALITIES.

    The City Coroner yesterday initiated an inquest In connection with the death of William Coombs, a resident of Randwick, who died at the Sydney Hospital on Saturday. Evidence was called to ...

    Article : 207 words
  21. SPORTS AT GOULBURN.

    G0ULBURN, Monday.--Sports were held today on the showground as part of a series of undertakings for raising funds towards paying the debt on St. Saviour's Cathedral. The weather ...

    Article : 133 words
  22. CODIFICATION OF THE LAWS.

    Sir,--When perusing the various speeches of members of the Legislative Assembly on the Address -in- Reply to the Governor's Speech, I regretted that there was not embodied in those ...

    Article : 696 words
  23. RACES AT KIAMA.

    KIAMA, Monday.-- The Dunmore Turf Club races to-day were highly successful. The results were:--Trial Stakes, Jingler 1, Angler 2. Mermaid 3; Dunmore Handicap, Flgleaf 1, Chandler 2, ...

    Article : 52 words
  24. DROWNING FATALITY AT BRONTE.

    A child 2 12 years of age, named Theodore Rowney, was drowned yesterday afternoon at Bronte. The child was taken by a domestic servant with an older boy to Bronte to spend the holiday. The ...

    Article : 90 words
  25. SPORTS AT LITHGOW.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  26. IN THE OTHER COLONIES.

    MELBOURNE, Monday.--To-day was observed as a strict holiday in honor of her Majesty's birthday. Tho weather was unpleasantly damp, both overhead and underfoot, but during the afternoon ...

    Article : 262 words
  27. BURNT TO DEATH.

    An inquest was held yesterday by the City Coroner with reference to the death of Mrs. Isabel Lydia Nealds, who died at her residence at Arden- street, Coogee, on Sunday, from injuries received ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. CONCERT AND PRESENTATION AT ST. BENEDICT'S.

    A very successful concert was held in the schoolroom attached to St. Benedict's Church, Redfern, last night, the occasion being the presentation of an address to the Rev. Father ...

    Article : 431 words
  29. SPORTS AT MOLONG.

    MOLONG, Monday.--Glorious weather prevailed hero to-day. which was observed as a close holiday. Athletic sports were held at the recreation ground in connection with the Molong Hospital. ...

    Article : 212 words
  30. RIFLE SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 194 words
  31. ASTRONOMICAL PROBLEM.

    Sir,--What is the reason that there is high tide of the same time on the opposite meridians of the earth? Geikie says that the moon attracts the waters on the side immediately under it, and ...

    Article : 550 words
  32. MOUNT VICTORIA C.R.C.

    MOUNT VICTORIA, Saturday.--The first quarterly shooting for the New South Wales Association medal by the members of the Mount Victoria C.R.C. began to day. The weather was showery and at times a ...

    Article : 80 words
  33. CELEBRATION AT NEWCASTLE.

    NEWCASTLE, Monday.--The Queen's Birthday was celebrated by a close holiday to-day. Tho beach was a source of attraction to crowds of people from the mining townships. A number of ...

    Article : 164 words
  34. SINGLETON V. MAITLAND.

    SINGLETON, Monday.--A match was fired to-day between teams representing Singleton and Maitland, and was won by the former by 66, the scores being-- Singleton 790, Maitland 724. ...

    Article : 32 words
  35. SUBURBAN TRAINS.

    Sir,--Through the medium of your widely-circulated paper I would like to draw the attention of those concerned to what I consider a matter of great Importance--viz., the starting of our ...

    Article : 503 words
  36. BERRY C.R.C.

    BERRY, Monday.--A rifle match took place on the Borry range to-day between teams from Kiama and from tho Berry C.R.C., Berry winning by 64 points. The scores were:--Berry, 458: Kiama, 394. ...

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  37. A VICTORIAN COMPETITION.

    MELBOURNE, Monday.--The military movements to-day took the form of practical exercises for a trophy valued at £25. presented by the Governor, to be held by the winning team for one year, and ...

    Article : 217 words
  38. TAKING OATHS ON THE BIBLE.

    Sir,--The circumstance of a cautious medical man having refused to be sworn before a judge of the Supreme Court on a dirty Bible has called attention to a very important subject. There is no ...

    Article : 429 words
  39. SPORTS AT SCONE.

    SCONE, Monday.--Successful athletic sports were held to-day under the auspices of the Half- holiday Association. The principal race was won by Cumberland (Scone); W. Collins (Sydney), 2; ...

    Article : 49 words
  40. LETTER CARRIERS AND THEIR BURDENS.

    Sir,--A short time ago remarks were made in the daily press in regard to letter-carriers having imposed upon them the additional duty and burden of carrying parcels. It was pointed out that ...

    Article : 375 words
  41. THE MINES DEPARTMENT.

    Sir,--I am also in a position to endorse your mining reporter's opinions respecting departmental management of the Wyalong goldfleld. Why, there are hundreds of actual working men ...

    Article : 289 words
  42. SPORTS AT MAITLAND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 160 words
  43. COURSING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 225 words
  44. RACES AND SPORTS. AT WINDSOR.

    WINDSOR, Monday.--To-day tho volunteers paraded in Macquade Park, and fired a feu do joie. At Wilberforce races there was a large attendance. The results were:--Flying Handicap: ...

    Article : 103 words
  45. Advertising

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    Advertising : 74 words
  46. THE ENGLISH CONCERT COMPANY.

    The Sydney season of Messrs. Stevens, Basse, and Howell's English Concert Company, consisting of Miss Thudichum (soprano), Miss Marian M'Kenzie (contralto), Mr. Ed. Branscombe (tenor), and ...

    Article : 64 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 41 words
  48. SPORTS AT YASS.

    YASS, Monday.--Tho local volunteers mustered to-day in review order under the command of Captain Addison, and marched to Victoria Park for review. The drill concluded with a feu do ...

    Article : 97 words
  49. Advertising

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    Advertising : 31 words
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