The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE DIVORCE BILL. Mr. A. M'Lean (Vic.) presented petitions from the Church of England congregations in Gippsland ...
Article : 4,496 wordsThe decrease in the export of butter during the season just closing is attracting considerable attention. Fortunately the apparent loss is set off by an increase of trade with South Africa, but even when ...
Article : 113 wordsBusiness on the Mining market yesterday was quiet on the forenoon and noon exchanges; but more activity was shown during the afternoon, with prices firmer in several instances. In local dredging ...
Article : 887 wordsThere was a large gathering yesterday afternoon at the Royal Exchange for the purpose of wishing bon voyage to Captain S. G. Green, marine superintendent of the Eastern and Australian ...
Article : 1,446 wordsMr. Philp returned to Brisbane to-day. He stated that the Herbert River sugar crops are looking splendid, as are also those at johnstone River, Musgrove, and Mosman. Nine out of every 10 men ...
Article : 306 wordsDr. A. A. Brown, the expert attached to the Victorian Department of Agriculture, has been experimenting with pears with a new to ascertaining how they can best be kept under sea-going conditions. A ...
Article : 123 wordsAn order nisi to review the decision of the District Court in the case of the Melbourne City Council v. the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company was made to-day by Mr. Justice Holroyd, in the Practice ...
Article : 87 wordsThe Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company's smelting returns from December 12 last to January 6 inclusive show that a total quantity of 20,837 tons of ore have been treated. The average assay value ...
Article : 97 wordsA Charleville message states in connection with the ticfks recently found on a horse in a mob near Charleville, that it now appears that a week after the ticks were found the horses were again put ...
Article : 138 wordsMr. C. Martin, Consul for Switzerland, has received news that the Federal Assembly has elected Mr. Joseph Zemp. of Entelbuch, as President of the Confederation for 1902, and Mr. Adolph Doucher, of ...
Article : 47 wordsThe weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held at the Trades Hall last evening, the president (Mr. T. H. Thrower) occupying the chair, Delegates from the newly-formed Brickmakers' ...
Article : 377 wordsWinton reports that the weather is terribly trying, the temperature having reached 114·8 and 114·5 on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Similar conditions prevailed to-day. For the last two days a ...
Article : 45 wordsThe inquest on the body of Albert Edward M'Namara, aged four years, who was burnt to death at Carlton on the night of the 5th institut, was resumed to-day. T. A. M'Namara, who was present ...
Article : 67 wordsA cyclonic storm—the second within 24 hours— passed over Mount Morgan last night, accompanied by heavy rain and extremely vivid lightning. One inch of rain fell. The total since Thursday last was ...
Article : 110 wordsMonash and Anderson, contractors, applied in the Practice Court to-day to have a receiver appointed to deal with the revenues of the shires of Corio and Bannockburn, which are judgment debtors of ...
Article : 55 wordsGeorge Fagan was charged at Cheltenham Court this morning with wounding with intend to murder [?] wife, Jane Fagan, and was remanded for seven days. The letter which he burnt is still surrounded ...
Article : 77 wordsFurther reports respecting the recent bush fire at Brac Springs show that the outbreak is attributable to incendiarism. The fire swept on to the holdings of Messrs. A. and F. Heppner, who had nearly the ...
Article : 145 wordsThe quarterly meeting of the Miners' Delegate Board was held at the Trades Hall to-day. The newly elected president (Mr. John Bower) occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance of delegates represnting the 27 mining ...
Article : 638 wordsA man, while in a state of extreme excitement, created a sensation in Nathalia to-day by firing a pea rifle in every direction. A shot struck a young man named Thomas Bates. When the police ...
Article : 73 wordsYesterday afternoon a deputation from [?] Tailoresses' Union waited upon the members of [?] firm of Messrs. A H. Wright and Co., of Wentworth Lane, off Kent-street, with the purpose of ...
Article : 182 wordsAt the wool sales to-day, another large and attractive catalogue was offered, and competition was very brisk. There was an improved demand for merinos, and crossbreds were well maintained, and the market ...
Article : 229 wordsThe steamer Ruapehu, from London via the Cape, landed her passengers to-day. The saloon passengers are:— For Sydney.—Mr. and Mrs. Ballard and infant, ...
Article : 54 wordsBalmain.—Captain J. East Gray opened the municipal campaign in Balmain on wednesday night by addressing the ratepayers of the South-east Ward from the balcony of the Pacific Hotel, ...
Article : 68 wordsThe Sydney branch of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association held its quarterly meeting last night at the Trades' Hall, Mr. Lamond presiding. The ...
Article : 131 wordsThe rains here during the last week were sufficient to fill the Conrad and King Conrad mine and town dams. The Conrad mine is starting the concentrating mill on seconds and reserve ore, and will not ...
Article : 298 wordsBurrowa.—Alderman W. Rutter and P. Dwyer retire. The retiring aldermen will seek re-election. Dubbo.—The retiring aldermen are:—The Mayor, J. A. Ryan, representing Muller Ward; and ...
Article : 48 wordsSteady rain has fallen all day, and appears to have been general. It will seriously affect harvesting operations, and it is feared much damage will be done to grain. ...
Article : 36 wordsIn connection with the Public Schools' Cadet Force Lieutenant-Colonel Paul (the officer commanding) has issued the standing orders, programme of parades, and target practices for the metropolitan district for ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 wordsWhilst a seam in named Adolph Scherholm, 18, was engaged yesterday on a punt alongside the ship Corryvrechan, in Darling Harbour, some of the tackling gave way, causing him to fall about 15ft. ...
Article : 57 wordsA public meeting of citizens convened by the Mayor, in response to a largely-signed requisition, was held in the council-chambers to-night, for the purpose of taking preliminary steps with a view to suitable recognising the ...
Article : 402 wordsA serious accident occurred yesterday to an engineer named Neil M'Neil. He was engaged at North Botany in the erection of machinery, when a piece of it fell on one of his feet, cutting off two toes. He ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 938 wordsAt Quong Tart's Elite Hall last evening Captain S. G. Green was entertained at a complimentary dinner by the directors of the Lin Yik Tong and leading Chinese merchants. There was a large gathering, ...
Article : 304 wordsArrived at Wellington: Submarine mining vessels Janie Seddon and Lady Roberts. (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see Page 8.) SHIPPING REPORTS. ...
Article : 344 wordsYesterday A. Paddle, 26, tailor, residing at Mansfield-street, Balmain, was engaged melting beeswax, when some of its splashed up, burning his face and throat. He was admitted by Dr. Gordon to the ...
Article : 44 wordsAs a man named William Edward, wharf labourer, a resident of the Haymarket, was engaged yesterday on the German Australian Wharf he was caught between two bales of wool and was badly crushed, ...
Article : 61 wordsAt the Australia Hotel on Wednesday evening the friends of Mr. Arthur A. C. Cocks, of A. Cocks and Co., Limited, York-street, entertained him at a farewell dinner prior to his leaving for Europe. The ...
Article : 142 wordsThere was considerable excitement early yesterday morning at the corner of William and Palmer streets, Woolloomooloo, owing to an outbreak of fire on the premises occupied by Mr. A Barnsley, butcher, as ...
Article : 392 wordsThe steamer Tanglin arrivede to-day from Sydney to load a full cargo of coal from the Lambton Colliery for Singapore. The Ortrud, German barque, sailed to-day for Valparaiso with 2207 tons of Wallsend coal, and the steamer ...
Article : 194 wordsEunice has been scratched for the Tooroonga Handicap to be run at Cuulfield on Saturday, and Speculation has been scratched for the Anniversary Handicap. ...
Article : 88 wordsShortly after 8 o'clock yesterday morning the police raided a Chinese gaming house situated at 38 Compbell-street. The raid was planned by Senior-constable Quelch, and at the time stated the officer, ...
Article : 230 wordsThe R.M.S. Victoria arrived at Colombo on January [?] The R.M.S. Australia arrived at Suez on January 13. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited, managing agents of the Canadian-Australian Royal Mail line, advise the movements of steamers of the line as follow:— ...
Article : 137 wordsAt to-day's meeting of the Newcastle Licensing Court, an application by Messrs. Earp Brothers and Co., merchants and importers, for a wine and spirit merchant's licence, was granted. The license of the Belle Vue Hotel, ...
Article : 138 wordsThe Inspector-General of Police, acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Detectives, yesterday afternoon approved of the following promotions in the detective force:—Senior-constable ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 wordsMovements:—To Melbourne: 18 bullocks. Bungowannah Park, H. Power; 34 bullocks, Mayfield, W. M'Intosh; 88 bullocks, J. Bull, Waterview, to Wahlder and Wahlder ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 17 Jan 1902, Page 8
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