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  2. A LIBERAL STRONGHOLD.

    The electors of St. Marys, which is a proud little township five miles from Penrith, in the Sherbrooke electorate are very jubilant at having returned Mr. B. B. O'Conor as a ...

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  3. VICTORIA.

    The Commissioners of the Savings Bank opened tenders yesterday for £100,000 worth of 3½ per cent. debentures at the minimum of £95 10s. The public subscribed £55,400 at ...

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  4. SHIPPING.

    Yawata Maru, J.M.S., 3818 tons, Captain Moses, from Yokohama, via ports. Passengers—Mrs. E. C. Thomas, Miss Sheppard, Mr. H. Studh[?]lm, Mr. Ingleby, Mr. Lum Bew, and 4 in the steerage. For Melbourne: ...

    Article : 287 words
  5. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    Our Parramatta correspondent writes:— "Much satisfaction was expressed on Wednesday at the tone of the "S.M. Herald's" Icading article on the above question and there ...

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  6. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    There was a fair attendance at the twentyfourth annual meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association which was held in the hall of the institution last night. The chair ...

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  7. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    A boy named M'Kay, aged 8 years, was in the act of cleaning a pea rifle, in company with another lad, at Bogan Gate yesterday, when the weapon went off. The bullet lodged ...

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  8. LADIES' GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

    At the Geelong golf tournament to-day the ladies' championship of Victoria was won by Miss Murphy, with a total of 307. The runnerup, Miss K. Hope, had a total of 318. ...

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  9. ACCIDENTS AT MUDGEE.

    To-day Reginald Randell, while driving at Lawson's Creek, had one of his legs broken. A few years ago he met with a similar misfortune. ...

    Article : 68 words
  10. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A bazaar was opened last evening by Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick in aid of the Church of England funds. PICTON, Wednesday. ...

    Article : 74 words
  11. SERIOUS SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

    Mr. William Johnson, saddler, whilst getting through a wire fence this morning, shot himself through the left arm with a gun that he was carrying, and which he thought was not ...

    Article : 131 words
  12. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions yesterday, before Judge Docker, Edwin D. Parkins appealed against a decision of the Ryde bench, in which he was ordered to contribute ...

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  13. DEPARTURES.—August 17.

    Comllebank, four-masted barque, for Falmouth. Prinz Sigismund, s, for Singapore, via New Guinca and ports. Mcana. s, for Auckland. ...

    Article : 42 words
  14. MUNICIPAL.

    The Mayor (Alderman G. A. M. Nankervis) and Aldeman J. Lambert have been appointed to represent the Tamworth Council at the forthcoming Municipal Association Conference ...

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  15. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 18.

    Anglian, s, for Hobart; City of Grafton, s, for Richmond River; Burrawong, s, for Macleay River; Newcastle and Hunter River S.S. Company's steamer, for Newcastle; Erina, s, for Gosford and ...

    Article : 50 words
  16. DISTRICT COURT.

    Judge Docker presided over the District Court yesterday. DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF AN EYE. George Henry Mason, jun., v John Andrew ...

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  17. THE SUBURBS.

    The matter of the Australian Gas Light Company's proposed agreement was before the Balmain Council at its meeting on Tuesday night, when a report from the finance committee stated that consideration of ...

    Article : 120 words
  18. CLEARANCES.—Aug. 17.

    Moana, s, [?]15 tons, Captain George Crawshaw, for Auckland and New Zealand ports. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Child, Renwick, E. A. Stuart, Uessems and two boys, Mesdames R. D. Read, Bland, Worrall, ...

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  19. MR. WADDELL AND COALITION.

    The Mayor (Alderman J. G. Derwin) is in receipt of a communication from Mr. Waddell stating that there is no possibility of any coalition, and asking him to contradict any ...

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  20. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    KAIPARA.—Dep.: Aug. 17, Clan MacLeed, b[?] Melbourne. WELLINGTON (1230 miles).—Arr: Aug. 17, Victoria, s, from Sydney. ...

    Article : 41 words
  21. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 824 words
  22. COASTERS OUTWARD.—Aug. 17.

    Tarshaw, s, for Newcastle. Sphene, s, for Wollongong. ...

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  23. INSANITARY BUTCHERS' SHOPS.

    Recently an officer of the Board of Health visited Leichbardt, and reported upon the unsatisfactory condition of one of the local butchers' shops. Action was taken by the local authority in the matter, and ...

    Article : 170 words
  24. AMUSEMENTS.

    The highly favourable impression made by Mr. Alfred Hollins at his debut on Saturday has probably set the seal of success upon his entire season in Sydney, as at the second recital at the Town Hall last night there ...

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  25. MR. CRICK AT BLAYNEY.

    Mr. Crick arrived by the passenger train to-night the Blayney Band on his arrival playing "See the Conquering Hero Comes." There was an immense crowd to welcome ...

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  26. IMPORTS.—Aug. 17.

    Monowai, s, from Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington: 115 bis bemp, 18 bls hops, 3 bls fungus, 3 bls horsechair, 325 scks potatoes, 20 scks hides, 448 scks fungus, 13 scks grass seed, 13 cs cheese, 200 bgs paint, ...

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  27. PROPOSED TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

    Ever since the completion of the new Royal North Shore Hospital and the vacation of the old buildings in the Willoughby-road, efforts have been made to induce the Government to resume the property with a ...

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  28. EXPORTS.—Aug. 17.

    Prinz Sigismund, s, for Singapore, via Brisbane and ports: 1190 pes timber, 12 cks coal tar, 140 sks flour, 60 pkgs biscuits, [?]2 cs milk, 2828 concentrates, 16 kgs whitelead, 48 kgs red lead, 40 cs meat, 10 ...

    Article : 267 words
  29. CAMPERDOWN ELECTORATE.

    There was a large and representative gathering of ladies and gentlemen, members of the Camperdown Liberal and Reform Association, on Tuesday evening to do honour to Mr. W. C. ...

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  30. NORTH SYDNEY MUNICIPAL BATHS.

    At its last meeting the North Sydney Council adopted a minute by the Mayor (Ald. J. Carter) recommending that immediate application should be made to the State Governor, in accordance with the provisions of ...

    Article : 92 words
  31. PETERSHAM.

    The condition of the Petersham Town Hall has been exercising the minds of the alderman of the suburb for some months. The hall is a fine one, much in request, and is a steady source of revenue to the ...

    Article : 194 words
  32. MUDGEE ELECTION.

    In view of the statement made in the "Herald," that owing to the defective arrangements in connection with the taking of the poil at Mudgee, voting practically caused for ...

    Article : 340 words
  33. LATE SPORTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 898 words
  34. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Marmora, from London bound to Sydney, left Melbourne at 3.45 p.m. yesterday, and is due here to-morrow morning. The R.M.S. Orontes, from Sydney bound to London, ...

    Article : 101 words
  35. RATING GAS MAINS.

    At the last meeting of the Darlington Municipal Council the question of rating gas mains came up consequent upon the receipt of the company's agreement for acceptance. After discussion it was resolved ...

    Article : 63 words
  36. TUMBERUMBA GOLD ROBBERY.

    There are no fresh developments in connection with the recent sensational gold robbery at Tumderumba. Detective Walker, who was despatched to that district to ...

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  37. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    This evening will be a Vice-Regal command night at Her Majesty's Theatre, when her Excellency Lady Northcote and party from Government House will witness the performance of "The Girl from ...

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  38. THE SOPHOCLES AT NATAL.

    The Aberdeen liner Sophocies from Sydney bound to London, arrived at Natal on the 15th instant. ...

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  39. WAVERLEY.

    The agreement with the Australian Gaslight Company regarding lighting of the public lamps was read at the last council meeting. The aldermen expressed the opinion that the council had no option but ...

    Article : 150 words
  40. THE MORAVIAN AT PLYMOUTH.

    The Moravian, of the Aberdeen line, arrived at Plymouth on the 15th instant from Sydney, via South Africa and ports. ...

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  41. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    The following sailing vessels are now due at Sydney:£ Almora, bq, from New York—123 days. Clackmannanshire, sh. from Hamburg—107 days. ...

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  42. MISS FLORENCE TAYLOR'S CONCERT.

    The Hon. B. R. Wise presided at a representative meeting at the Australia yesterday of amateur and professional musicians interested in the career of Miss Florence Taylor. Mr. Wise explained that the object ...

    Article : 427 words
  43. VOYAGE OF THE MARMORA.

    The R.M.S. Marmora, of the P. and O. Company's fleet, from London, left Melbourne at 3.45 p.m., yesterday for Sydney, and is due here early to-morrow morning. Commander G. L. Langborne reports that ...

    Article : 300 words
  44. WILLOUGHBY.

    Recently the Willoughby Council passed a resolution authorising, the Mayor to make the necessary arrangements for procuring a loan of £5000 for carrying out improvements to the roads. At the time an ...

    Article : 208 words
  45. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 346 words
  46. WOMEN'S LIBERAL LEAGUE.

    The president and executive of the Women's Liberal League, having decided to hold a conversazionc in celebration of the termination of the work at the league in connection with ...

    Article : 1,100 words
  47. BARRIER MINES.

    The Block 10 Company's plant was last week interfered with by surface shrinkages which entailed stoppages. It ran 128 hours, and treated 2804 tons of crude sulphades for a ...

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  48. THE CHURCHES.

    The Rev. W. E. Godson, a well-known missionary in Mid-China, who is at present on furlough, delivered an interesting lecture. entitled "Life Among the Chinese," at the ...

    Article : 271 words
  49. CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

    It is proposed to commemorate the services of Mrs. Gould and the New South Wales Army Nursing Reserve in South Africa by the establishment of a home for incurables in Sydney. An energetic committee ...

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  50. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000 miles).—Dep: Aug. 17, Devonshire, s, for Sydney; Walpara, s, for Brisbane. CAIRNS (1400 miles).—Dep: Aug. 17, H.M.S. Pylades, for the south. ...

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  51. BENEFIT CONCERT.

    At the Centenary Hall last night a benefit concert was tendered to Mr. J. C. McClelland. The programme was an entertaining one and judging by the applause was appreciated by the large audience. ...

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  52. PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS' ASSOCIATION.

    Mr. Henry Wier presided over the seventh annual meeting of the Professional Musicians' Association. Over 160 members were present, and great interest was taken in the proceedings. The 28th quarterly ...

    Article : 437 words
  53. PARCEL MAIL.

    Parcels addressed to the United Kingdom, Egypt, Ceylon, India, Malta, Hongkong, and Continent of Europe will be received at the Parcels Office, Basement G.P.O., George-street, for transmission per P. and O. ...

    Article : 128 words
  54. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 243 words
  55. N.S.W. BOWLERS IN QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 words
  56. ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF SYDNEY.

    Sir,—Some unfavourable criticisms have appeared recently in your columns respecting the electric lighting of the city, and it must be admitted there are reasonable grounds for complaint. Some of the finest ...

    Article : 157 words
  57. THE MIDDLE HARBOUR PUNT.

    Sir,—As the ferry service on two occasions recently, both being Sunday, when the traffic to and from Manly district is very great, has had to discontinue running owing to an excursion steamer coming in ...

    Article : 171 words
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