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  • FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN ROBERTSON. AN IMPOSING PROCESSION. THE CITIZENS THRONG THE STREETS. LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY. WIDESPREAD SYMPATHY.

    The funeral of Sir John Robertson, K.C.M.C., took place yesterday in circumstances which afforded ample evidence of the esteem in which the deceased statesman was held and the sympathy felt for the ... [Article] (685 words)
  • WREATHS AND FLORAL TRIBUTES.

    Wreaths and other floral tributes were received from all parts of the country to be deposited on the coffin. A wreath was received from the Governor and Lady Jersey, and wreath was sent by Messrs. ... [Article] (616 words)
  • AT CIRCULAR QUAY.

    The procession was formed at Circular Quay, opposite the Custom House, under the direction of Mr. Ninian Melville, Chairman of Committees, who acted as marshal. A squad of about 30 police were drawn up ... [Article] (224 words)
  • THE PROCESSION.

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  • EN ROUTE.

    The route chosen was by way of Queen-street to George-street, thence by King-street to College-street and William-street to Rushentter's Bay and the South Head-road to the cemetery at South Head. Vast ... [Article] (270 words)
  • AT THE CEMETERY.

    The interment took place in the South Head Public Cometery, Watson's Bay, where a number of relatives of the deceased are also buried. The cemetery is near the cliffs, about a quarter of a mile from the lighthouse, ... [Article] (267 words)
  • THE FUNERAL SERVICE.

    The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. P. Falconer Mackenzie, of the Hunter-Baillie Presbyterian Memorial Church at North Annandale. After reading from the Book of Common Order of the ... [Article] (385 words)
  • LETTERS AND TLLEGRAMS OF CONDOLENCE.

    A large number of letters of sympathy were received by the members of the late Sir John Robertson's family. Lady Jersey wrote to Lady de Mikloube Maclay as follows:— ... [Article] (999 words)
  • A TRIBUTE FROM THE CARDINAL.

    Cardinal Moran, speaking last evening at the building fund meeting in St. Mary's Cathedral, said that within the past few hours he had had the privilege of assisting at the great and well-deserved tribute paid by ... [Article] (840 words)
  • TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In the passing away of an old familiar friend of Australia, the country has a duty to perform to perpetuate his memory, not only for the time being but for time to come. Such could be done by erecting a ... [Article] (124 words)
  • TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—This sweetly-situated and peaceable village has been deeply affected by our loss of so kind and genial a neighbour. Sir John's active figure was constantly to be seen about, and was actually the first man out in the ... [Article] (262 words)
  • LATE SPORTING. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) MELBOURNE HUNT CLUB. MELBOURNE, SUNDAY.

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  • V. R. C. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING. MELBOURNE, SUNDAY.

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  • THE PUBLIC HEALTH IN ENGLAND.

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  • THE DISCOVERY OF EMERALDS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I notice in your valuable paper of 7th instant a report by T. W. E. David, B.A., on the "discovery of emeralds in New South Wales." In the report referred to I am awarded too large a share of credit in regard to ... [Article] (142 words)
  • THE SHEARING DIFFICULTY. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTS.) BALCALDINE, SUNDAY.

    The members of the Executive Committee of the Pastoralists' Association arrived here by special train at midday in order to attend a public meeting of the pastoralists to-morrow. There are a number of ... [Article] (2097 words)
  • NEWS BY THE MAIL. OUR LONDON LETTER. LONDON, APRIL 3.

    The Queen seems to be thoroughly enjoying her trip to Grosso; she shows herself much more to the people of that neighbourhood than to her own subjects, and takes part far more in ... [Article] (2170 words)
  • ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

    The governing body of the Imperial Institute have indicated, with obvious regret, to Sir Saul Samuel that they are under the necessity of abandoning the project of holding a mining and ... [Article] (836 words)
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  • ONE MORE GROWL. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Your correspondent "Season Ticket" should live on the main Southern line, between Liverpool and Campbelltown, where he would fully appreciate late trains. The 5.17 p.m. train from Sydney arrives at ... [Article] (103 words)
  • CROYDON COMPLAINTS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Would you kindly endeavour to remove some complaints that the people of Croydon suffer from? The non-represenation at the Municipal Council; we quite understand that when asphalt paths are asked for and ... [Article] (241 words)
  • THE MURDER BY CLACKS. THE INQUEST. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) ALBURY, SATURDAY.

    The Coroner's inquest was commenced this morning on the body of Seweryn Murczklewicz, who died in the Albury Hospital last night. The jurymen viewed the body, and Captain Battye, ... [Article] (337 words)
  • RIFLE SHOOTING AT CAMDEN. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) CAMDEN, SATURDAY.

    The first shoot for the monthly challenge cup, 500 and 600 yards-each, seven shots at each range, came off this afternoon, and was won by Private R. Moore, with 18 points start, who reached the limit of 50 points; ... [Article] (85 words)
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  • COUNTRY NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) CANOWINDRA, SATURDAY.

    At the request of the School of Arts committee hers the Instructor of Agriculture of the Education Department, Mr. Angus Mackay, has lectured to very large audiences on shiip farming, fruit growing, preserving, ... [Article] (1325 words)
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