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  2. BALMAIN REGATTA.

    This great aquatic event, which has been carried out annually since 1849, took place yesterday in bright and pleasant weather. The fine steamer Port Chalmers ...

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  3. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 61 words
  4. VICTORIA.

    The Premier to-day discussed with the chairman of the Railway Commissioners the question of freight and fare reductions on the railways. He stated subsequently that ...

    Article : 98 words
  5. SHIPPING.

    Ophir, R.M.S., 6814 tons, Captain Coad, from Brisbanc. David Anderson, agents. Arawatta, s, 2114 tons, Captain Savage, from Brisbane. Burns, Philp, and Co., agents. ...

    Article : 332 words
  6. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    About 33,000 bales of wool were offered at the fourth sale of the series, which began to-day. The offerings constituted a record, Although buying was commenced early in the ...

    Article : 147 words
  7. SHOP ASSISTANTS' PICNIC.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 264 words
  8. AN INFORMER FINED.

    Greatly to his surprise, an informer in a licensing case heard at Glen Willis Court on Saturday was fined by the Bench. An hotelkeeper named Carmody pleaded guilty to a ...

    Article : 123 words
  9. QUEENSLAND.

    No true bill has been filed in connection with the case of Dr. Halford, committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter in connection with a motor fatality. ...

    Article : 59 words
  10. REVELATIONS LEAD TO INCREASED WAGES.

    Consequent upon revelations which have been made as to low wages paid to firewood yard employees, one large firm has increased the wages of its workmen by 6s a week per ...

    Article : 50 words
  11. MISSING MAN'S REAPPEARANCE.

    According to the statement of William Beanham, a resident in Upper Footscray, there is no longer any doubt as to the extetence of the missing man, Alfred Boldner. The ...

    Article : 429 words
  12. DEPARTURES.—Nov. 11.

    Cufic, s, for Brisbane. Wakatipu, s, for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 13 words
  13. THE A.H.C. GUILD.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 278 words
  14. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Nov. 12.

    Augsburg, s, for Antwerp and Hamburg via ports; Clan M'Alister, s, for Dunkirk, Hull, and Antwerp, via ports; Prometheus, s, for Dunkirk, London, Liverpool, and Glasgow, via ports; Kasama, s, for ...

    Article : 118 words
  15. MR. BENT AS A BANKER.

    Advantage was recently taken by Mr. Bent of the rise in the Bank of England rate to forward an instalment of £2,000,000 loan, which falls due in April next year, for investment in ...

    Article : 87 words
  16. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 386 words
  17. IMPORTS.—Nov. 11.

    Karori, s, from Devonport: 6433 bgs potatoes, 127 bgs oats, 1506 bgs chaff, 16 bgs peas, 29 bgs turnips, 782 bls straw, 20 bgs barley, 5700 bars bullion for the Oroya, 2998 bgs ore for Augsburg, 1500 bars copper ...

    Article : 173 words
  18. A SENSATIONAL ESCAPE.

    A picnic party of four persons narrowly escaped death when crossing the Williamstown railway line in a four-wheeled lorry. The lorry was struck by a train, and the impact ...

    Article : 112 words
  19. PROTESTANT DEMONSTRATION.

    The annual demonstration and picnic of the various Protestant defence associations was held at Clifton Gardens. Early in the morning the societies marched in procession from ...

    Article : 1,177 words
  20. INTERSTATE CRICKET.

    It is likely that no match will be played between New South Wales and South Australia this year under the original arrangements. Only one engagement between the two States ...

    Article : 227 words
  21. P. AND O. COMPANY.

    The China will leave Melbourne to-day, Adelaide Nov. 14, Fremantle 18th, Colombo 29th, Port Said Dec. 9, due at Marseilles 14th, Plymouth 20th, London 21st. The Britannia is due at Marseilles Nov. 16, Gibraltar ...

    Article : 122 words
  22. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A departmental communication bas been received to the effect that the plans in connection with the additional water supply for Wellington, which is to cost £8000, are well ...

    Article : 69 words
  23. AT THE THEATRES, ETC.

    Ten years ago it was impossible to secure large matinee audiences when the weather was fine enough to tempt people out of doors, but the managers continued to "peg away" ...

    Article : 266 words
  24. EASTERN SERVICE.

    Messrs. W. and A. M'Arthur, Ltd., report:—[?] Venice arrived at Vladivostock on Nov. 5. Vine Branch is at Sydney. Orange Branch arrived at llo llo Nov. 7. ...

    Article : 31 words
  25. REMOVING THE NORMA.

    After a lapse of over six months the work of [?] ing the submerged barque Norma from the Semaphore roadstead has been begun. The cargo of wheat, or at least a large percentage of it, will have to be taken ...

    Article : 89 words
  26. ORIENT-ROYAL MAIL LINE.

    The Ophir will leave Sydney November 18 for London. The Orontes is due at Colombo Nov. 21, Marseilles Dec. 6, London 14th. ...

    Article : 105 words
  27. RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT WOLLONGONG.

    Mr. J. A. Beatson is in receipt of a communication from the Railway Commissioners in answer to his letter of 31st ultimo inquiring the position of proposed improvements at ...

    Article : 186 words
  28. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    CAIRNS.—Arr.: Nov. 10, Yongala, from Sydney. TOWNSVILLE.—Arr: Nov. 10, Cintra, from Brisbane. Nov. 11, Barcoo, from Brisbanc. Dep.: Nov. 11, Empire and Wodonga, for Sydney. ...

    Article : 591 words
  29. A BOY AND A SNAKE.

    At Jindera Mr. F. Greene, a well-known farmer, and his five-year-old son had an exciting encounter with a snake, says the Albury correspondent of the "Argus." Mr. Greene ...

    Article : 117 words
  30. N.D.L. STEAMERS.

    The Bremen, from Bremen, arrived at Fremantle Nov. 10. The Gnelsenau arrived at Genoa Nov. 10 from Bremen to Sydney. The Scharnhorst arrived at Naples Nov. 9 from Sydney to Bremen. The Bulow ...

    Article : 161 words
  31. OLD SOLDIERS' REUNION.

    Last night the battles of the Crimea and Indian Mutiny were fought over again in the gymnasium of the Victoria Barracks. It was at a dinner given to the veterans who had ...

    Article : 517 words
  32. NEWCASTLE EISTEDDFOD.

    The twentieth annual Eisteddfod, conducted under the auspices of the Newcastle and District Cambrian Society, was opened in the Victoria Theatre on Friday night. The ...

    Article : 131 words
  33. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL.

    Miss Lilian Frost gave her second organ recital and concert at the Town Hall last night before a considerable holiday audience. This artist, in whose style executive facility is a ...

    Article : 205 words
  34. WYALONG RAILWAY EXTENSION.

    In connection with the proposed extension of the railway northwards from Wyalong to Cudgellico and Hillston, the Farmers and Settlers' Associations in that direction are ...

    Article : 135 words
  35. ABERDEEN LINE.

    The Damascus, from Plymouth Oct. 2, is due at Melbourne Nov. 14, and Sydney 18th. Marathon, from Sydney Oct. 12, is due at Capetown Nov. 11, London Dec. 2. Miltiades, from Plymouth Oct. 31, ...

    Article : 78 words
  36. WHITE STAR LINE.

    Afric, from Sydney Oct. 2, arrived at Capetown Nov. 5, due at London 26th. Medic will leave Liverpool Nov. 21, due at Capetown Dec. 11, Albany 26th, Adelaide 31st, Melbourne Jan. 3, Sydney 10th. Persic, ...

    Article : 129 words
  37. PAYMENT FOR SMALL COAL.

    Sir,—As there appears to be some doubt in the public mind as regards the question of payment for screened small coal I would ask space to explain, on behalf of the northern ...

    Article : 701 words
  38. FIRES.

    A fire broke out, to-day in the three-roomed wood and iron building in Crystal-street, ad[joining Sayers' Hotel, owned by Mr. A. Stenhouse, and occupied by Mr. Bert Sayers, ...

    Article : 462 words
  39. LUND'S BLUE ANCHOR LINE.

    Commonwealth will leave Sydney at noon to-morrow for London, via Natal and Capetown; will leave Melbourne 19th, Adelaide 24th, due at Natal Dec. 13. Capetown 18th, London Jan. 10. Geelong ...

    Article : 96 words
  40. IN THE COUNTRY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 556 words
  41. OCEAN S.S. COMPANY.

    Hector and Telamon are due at London. Ajax left Adelaide Nov. 7 for Dunkirk London, and Liverpool, and should arrive at Dunkirk about Dec. 15, and London Dec. 18. Hyson is at Brisbane, and will ...

    Article : 85 words
  42. FIJI.

    SUVA.—Arr: Hampstead, from Newcastle. ...

    Article : 6 words
  43. AUSTRALIAN-INDIAN LINE.

    Darius left Sourabiya Nov. 7 for Adelaide. Euryams will leave Sydney Nov. 12 for Java ports and Singapore, via Newcastle. Lord Curzon is at Sydney, and goes to South Africa. Gracchus left Madras Nov. 6 ...

    Article : 54 words
  44. NEW ZEALAND.

    THE BLUFF.—Arr: Moeraki, from Melbourne, Dep: Maheno, for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 11 words
  45. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 words
  46. FEDERAL-HOULDER-SHIRE LINES.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Ltd., report:—Cornwall [?] Capetown Oct. 17 for Sydney and N.Z. Devon left Adelaide Oct. 17 for Durban. Dorset arrived at London Sept. 14 from Australia. Durham left ...

    Article : 209 words
  47. FEDERATED ENGINE-DRIVERS.

    A largely attended meeting of members of the Certificated Engine-drivers' Association was held at the Trades Hall on Saturday to consider the advisability of affiliating with the ...

    Article : 273 words
  48. HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Ltd., report:— Oswestry Grange, from Adelaide Sept. 21, for London and Liverpool, left Durban Oct. 17. Langton Grange is at Bowen. Everton Grande left Fremantle Nov. [?] ...

    Article : 76 words
  49. CASUALTIES.

    A horse in a sulky being driven down Wileystreet, Waterloo, bolted yesterday morning. The driver, Charles Haigh, 58, residing at Wyndham-street, Waterloo, was thrown on to ...

    Article : 67 words
  50. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Ltd., Dangar, Gedye, and Co., and Houlder Brothers and Co., Ltd., joint agents report:—Den of Ruthven, from New York Aug. 25, is at Sydney. Lord Stanley left New York Sept. 15 for ...

    Article : 119 words
  51. THE HOLIDAY IN OTHER STATES.

    To-day was observed as a public holiday. A military review was held at Montifore Hill, when 1377 men and 99 officers paraded in the presence of the State Commandant. About 30 Crimean and Indian ...

    Article : 111 words
  52. BUCKNALL LINE.

    The Eatuna left Melbourne Nov. 9 for London and Continent, via Adelaide. The Kasama will leave Sydney this evening for London and Continent, via Melbourne and Fremantle. The Mashona arrived at Sydney ...

    Article : 77 words
  53. A BROKEN NECK.

    At culcairn on Saturday a boy aged 9 years accidentally came by a shocking death. The lad, whose name is Geo. Robert Barton, son of Mr. Barton, of Morven, was riding his ...

    Article : 62 words
  54. MINERS' NARROW ESCAFE.

    On Saturday afternoon five miners walking down the Mount Kembla incline from wor[?] had an exciting experience Empty skips were running up the incline, while full ones were ...

    Article : 105 words
  55. E. AND A. COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Empire, from Japan, left Thursday Island Nov. 9, due at Sydney Nov. 15, will leave Sydney Dec. 4 for Manila, Hongkong, and Japan. The Eastern arrived at Hongkong Nov. 1, en route to Japan, and will leave ...

    Article : 64 words
  56. DEATH FROM LOCKJAW.

    Mr. William Harris, J.P., farmer, of Suntop, died on Saturday from lockjaw. He trod on a rusty nail a little time ago, and contracted blood-poisoning. The late Mr. ...

    Article : 49 words
  57. SPRING TIME.

    They ensure comfortable SLEEP and PERFECT EASE. AN IDEAL LIVER PILL All Chemists, 1s per bottle.—Advt. ...

    Article : 37 words
  58. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Changsba left Sydney Nov. 7 and is due at Hongkong Dec, I. The Taiyuan left Hongkong Oct. [?] for Sydney direct. The Chingtu left Hongkong Nov. 2, due at Sydney Nov. 25. The Tsinan was due at ...

    Article : 48 words
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