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Article : 167 wordsThe Auckland Cup has been won by Foul Play. Nolan, the jockey, was killed by collision during the race. December 29. ...
Article : 92 wordsThe Orient Steam Navigation Company's s.s. Cuzco, with mails and passengers for Australian ports, sailed from Plymouth to-day. Consols, 100¼. ...
Article : 330 wordsTo-day, being the first day of the year 1881, will be observed as a general holiday throughout the colony. The public offices, banks, and places of business will be closed. The Museum will be closed, but ...
Article : 508 wordsAt Hartnoll and Forgusou's scrip sale to-day the bidding was dull; and the only lots sold were:—Fifty North Tasman, 6s.; 100 Welcome, 3s. 6d; 10 West New Chum, £4 12s. 6d; 5 New ...
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Article : 16 wordsThe old volunteers who declined joining the present system are endeavouring to induce the Government to permit a separate and purely volunteer organisation. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 1 Jan 1881, Page 3
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