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  2. NEWCASTLE. THE CHURCHES.

    An application has been lodged by the Bishop of Newcastle with the local land board for a special lease of a portion of the foreshores as a site for building a boatshed and landing-stage for the use ...

    Article : 197 words
  3. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Departures from Auckland.—Rakunoa, s., for Fiji; Sonoma, R.M.S., for San Francis[?]o. Wellington.—Departure: Westralia, s., for Sydney. Bluff.—Departure: Mombassa, s., for Newcastle. ...

    Article : 639 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 345 words
  5. NEW ZEALAND.

    A deputation has urged Mr. Seddon to take steps to establish direct steam communication with South Africa. Mr. Seddon replied that the Government had taken authority to spend £30,000, and would ...

    Article : 232 words
  6. BYRON BAY LIGHTHOUSE.

    The Government steam yacht Victoria, which left Circular Quay shortly after 8 o'clock on Friday morning did not, owing to stress of weather, land her passengers at Byrou Bay until 9 o'clock this ...

    Article : 1,723 words
  7. ST. ANDREW'S DAY CELEBRATION.

    At the invitation of the Caledonian Society of Melbourne about one hundred gentlemen sat down to a dinner in the Town Hall last night in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Andrew. The guests ...

    Article : 1,086 words
  8. PUBLIC REVENUE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 204 words
  9. TRADES AND LABOUR. THE TAILORESSES STRIKE.

    Matters on Saturday in connection with the strike of members of the Tailoresses' Union were quiet. The executive of the union left for Newcastle to participate in the "demonstration" to be made there ...

    Article : 148 words
  10. AID FROM NEWCASTLE.

    A demonstration organised by the local labour bodies was held yesterday with the object of raising funds for the support of the tailoresses now out on strike in Sydney. A ba[?]l of collectors was engaged ...

    Article : 271 words
  11. THE HETTON COLLIERY DIFFICULTY.

    A conference between the directors of the Hetton Coal Company, Limited, and the district officers of the miners' organisation, accompanied by two delegates from the Hetton Mining Lodge, was held ...

    Article : 89 words
  12. TASMANIA.

    The newly appointed Auditor-General, Mr. J.W. Israel, received an enthusiastic Masonic reception yesterday on the eve of his departure for Melbourne. The Grand Master, on behalf of the Freemasons, ...

    Article : 95 words
  13. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

    A railway porter named Richard Charlton received a severe electric shock during a violent thunderstorm which passed over this district yesterday afternoon. It seems that whilst Charlton was in the act ...

    Article : 111 words
  14. THE WEATHER. HEAVY ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 411 words
  15. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Miowera airrived at Vancouver from Sydney, via. Honoluln, on November 28. The R.M.S. Sonoma left Auckland for San Francisco on Saturday afternoon. ...

    Article : 34 words
  16. LAUNDRY ASSOCIATION.

    The New South Wales Laundry Association held a meeting at the Frcemasous' Hotel on November 26. It was decided that on and after December ironers shall be paid at the following rates:—For ironing ...

    Article : 130 words
  17. THE BURWOOD COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

    It is anticipated that the inquiry in connection with the recent disastrous explosion at the Burwood Colliery, which has already occupied seven days, will be concluded on Tuesday. The inquest will be ...

    Article : 88 words
  18. PASSENGERS RY THE R.M. S. AORANGT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 124 words
  19. THE NORTH GERMAN LLOYD.

    The Karlsrube is due in Southampton, from Sydney, via ports, on December 7. The Rhcin is due in Colombo, an route from Sydney to Bremen, on December [?]. ...

    Article : 408 words
  20. PENNANT BOWLING COMPETITIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 263 words
  21. LETTER FROM THE FRONT.

    Lientenant J. Tedder, who left Sydney with Colonel Lasselter's Contingent, writing from the camp at Ventersdorp, Transvaal, in September last, given particulars of the doings of the New South ...

    Article : 366 words
  22. CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  23. THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    On inquiry on Saturday it was ascertained that there was nothing fresh with regard to the case of bubonic plague that was discovered here a fortnight or so ago. The pa[?]ent continues to improve, and is doing as ...

    Article : 400 words
  24. DEATH BY LIGHTNING.

    A terrific thunderstorm broke over Hurstville on Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock, accompanied by vivid flashes of lightning. "While the lightning was at its worst a men named Charles Douaghy, 40, ...

    Article : 429 words
  25. NEWCASTLE HARBOUR REGULATION.

    The following regulation under the Navigation Act has been gazetted:— Every master of a fully laden essel, except a vessel in distress or quarantine, who pettaits such vessel to remain fast to the morning in the harbour ...

    Article : 121 words
  26. PORT HUNTER SAILING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 237 words
  27. THE E. AND A. LINE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 113 words
  28. CHURCH NEWS. MILL-HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

    On Sunday the first services in connection with the newly-formed parish of Mill-hill were conducted by the Rev. D. J. Knox, M. A. A Sunday school lias also been opened in connection with the work. ...

    Article : 43 words
  29. GOOD WORK AT SEA.

    The steamship Titania (Master, J. M'Milian), belonging to Messrs. O. Boward and Sons,London, which is now at Barry, lost her propeller when 19 days out from Capetown to Monte Video, and was helpless in a some what ...

    Article : 121 words
  30. NORTHERN RAILWAY MATTERS.

    Messrs. Oliver and Fehon, accompanied by Mr. Harper, Chief Traflic Manager, made a brief stay in Muswellbrook this morning on their return from a tour through the districts of Merriwa and Cassilis. ...

    Article : 720 words
  31. ST. MARY'S, EAST BALMAIN.

    A tea and public meeting was held in St Mary's Church of England scnool hall, Darling-street, East Balmain, on Thursday evening, to commemorate the nineteenth anniversary of the ministry of the ...

    Article : 116 words
  32. FEDERAL LINE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  33. RESCUED AT SEA.

    Captain Connell, of the steamer Anglo-Chilian, reported on arrival in Table Bay that on the 10th October, when in Intitude 13.40 N., longitude 58' 40 W., he picked up the captain and the crew, 14 in all, of the abandoned Italian ...

    Article : 71 words
  34. THE "A" BATTERY, R.A.A.

    At St. Matthias'Church, Oxford-street, Paddington, yesterday morning the memorial tablet erected in the church to the memory of the members of the "A" Buttery, R. A. A., who died while on active ...

    Article : 539 words
  35. A BRITISH BATTLESHIP.

    It is reported (says an English exchange) that the Devonport Dockyard authorities have received instructions to inepare for building a battleship larger than any now existing. Its displacement will be 16,500 tons, and its length ...

    Article : 71 words
  36. THE CUSTOMS REVENUE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 70 words
  37. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH.

    The annual harbour excursion of members of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church and Sunday School was held on Saturday, and Proved a most successful function. The steamer Bronzewing was engaged ...

    Article : 110 words
  38. SHIPMENTS OF HORSES TO SOUTH AFRICA.

    An English shipping exchange states that there is reason to believe that it has come to the knowledge of the British authorities that attempts are being or will be made to tamper with horses shipped for South ...

    Article : 107 words
  39. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 172 words
  40. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 330 words
  41. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly on Friday the Elections Bill was read a second time by 26 to 18. ...

    Article : 22 words
  42. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. BANKSTOWN.

    A meeting of this council was held on November 28,the Mayor (Alnerman Gilliver) presidinmg. Accounts amounting to £13 2s; were passed for payment. The treasurer reported a credit at the bank of £134 11 8d. A letter was ...

    Article : 125 words
  43. MUNICIPAL BILL.

    Sir,—Your correspondent, Mr. George Simpson, seems disposed to be casily satisfied with the relegation of the proposed Municipal Amendment Act to next session (with minor exceptions). I fear he ...

    Article : 239 words
  44. TYSER LINE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 166 words
  45. OLD-AGE PENSION ACT AMENDING BILL.

    Sir,—Your explanation of the bill of the See Administration, in respect of its intention to require persons whose circumstances permit to contribute to the support of their indigent relatives, is a tardy ...

    Article : 594 words
  46. CANTERBURY.

    This council messon Monday, November 18. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman J. Denniss), Aldermen Forsyth, Summerfleld, Andrew, Quigg, Hun[?]ey, Hilliard, and the council clerk (Mr. B. Taylor). It was agreed to support ...

    Article : 230 words
  47. THE HOWARD SMITH LINE.

    Several changes have recently taken place among the masters of Howard smith line of steamers. Captain L. A. Leslie, now in the Gabo proceeds to south Africa in charge of the Boveric, and Captain Selmes of the latter ...

    Article : 53 words
  48. LIST OF CASES FOR THE QUARTER SESSIONS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 298 words
  49. ENFIELD.

    This council met on Tuesday, November 19, There were present—The Mayor (Alderman T. Hoddon), Aldermen Weil,Mackay, Hilchell, Pilcher, and the council clerk (Mr. A Campbell). Alderman Kennedy, a candidate for ...

    Article : 185 words
  50. THE BAR HARBOURS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 words
  51. CHURCH RESCUE HOME.

    For the purpose of enlarging the premines known as Strathmore, situated at Glebe Boint, and occupied by the Church Rescue Society as a home for inebriates and others, a sale of work took place on ...

    Article : 325 words
  52. COUNTRY CRICKETERS.

    Sir,—The first country match played in this State by MacLaren's English team at Maitland shows conclusively the high standard of excellence attained by country cricketers, and compels attention to their ...

    Article : 333 words
  53. EARL ROBERTS ON AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS.

    In a speech delivered at the Mansion House on October 19, Earl Roberts (as reported in the London "Times") said:—"With regurd to the army I can only repeat what the Lord Mayor said just now, ...

    Article : 312 words
  54. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The barque Romanoff was towed to Mort's Dock on Saturday for cleaning and painting. The ship Bryahilda, having been cleaned and painted, was floated out of Mort's Dock on Saturday and berthed at ...

    Article : 125 words
  55. THE FERRY SERVICES.

    Mr. Edward M. Hixson, C. E., wriles:—"Having read in your paper the report of the board for improving the ferry services, I have noticed their valuable suggestions, and would like to add the ...

    Article : 167 words
  56. THE PILOT SERVICE.

    Two vacancies have recently occurred in the pilot service by the retirement of Captains Bracegirdle and Pettit, who sever their connection with the depattment after a long and honourable connection. Their places will be tilled to-day ...

    Article : 65 words
  57. Advertising

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  58. CHARTERS.

    Osborne, s., 3135 tons, New York to Australia—general. Criffel, barque, 1192 tons (re-chartered), New York to Australia—[?]eneral. Erna, barque, 1069 tons, south Australia, Melbourne, or ...

    Article : 39 words
  59. CAPE BYRON LIGHTHOUSE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 178 words
  60. Advertising

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    Advertising : 59 words
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