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  2. THE MARINE ENGINEERS' DIFFICULTY. CONCLUSION OF THE NEGOTIATIONS.

    The termination of what is now generally known as the marine engineers' difficulty yesterday was almost as abrupt and unexpected as its commencement. It had been anticipated by most people that ...

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  3. VICTORIA. THE CREDIT FONCIER SYSTEM.

    The commissioners of the Savings Bank have appointed Mr. G. E. Emery to be inspector-general under the Credit Foncier system at a salary of £1000 per annum. ...

    Article : 75 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS. THE EXCHANGE OF CROWN LANDS.

    At a public meeting at Baan B[?]a last evening in reference to the exchange of Baan B[?] and Cooma holdings for land situated in the Balranald district, the following resolution was proposed by Mr. A. P. ...

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  5. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Arrived: Opawa, ship, from Timaru 1st October; Mataura (s.), from Wellington 29th November; Salami[?], ship, from M elbourne 22nd October; Oberon (s.), from Sydney for Dunkirk 13th November; Merionethshire (s.), ...

    Article : 386 words
  6. CHURCH NEWS. ANGLICAN.

    The Primate preached on Sunday morning at St. Clement's, Mosman, and dedicated a new organ; in the afternoon he opened and dedicated a new school church in Bond-street, Middle Harbourl; and ...

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  7. AUSTRALIAN UNION BENEFIT SOCIETY.

    The sixty-third annual meeting of the Australian Union Benefit Society was held at the Temperance Hall last evening. There was a large attendance, and the president (Mr. Alfred Rofe) ...

    Article : 227 words
  8. THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

    The Western Australian delegates to the Federal Council are expected to arrive in Melbourne to-morrow. They will remain till Wednesday, when they will leave with the Victorian ...

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  9. THE SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    Shipping operations were carried on with much briskness at Wollongong to-day. The steamer Allowrie left for Ulladulla. The Albatross left with 110 tons for Botany; the Loch Lee, with 375 tons, ...

    Article : 150 words
  10. WARRNAMBOOL CHESS CONGRESS.

    In connection with the Warrnambool Chess Congress, the entries for the major tourney close on 23rd January. Play will begin on 25th January. The first prize is £50, and the ...

    Article : 140 words
  11. CYCLING.

    A large number of prominent league riders intend paying a visit to Newcastle to-day for the purpose of taking part in the meeting arranged to commemorate the opening of the new truck at that city. ...

    Article : 100 words
  12. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Austral arrived at Plymouth on the 13th instant, being five days ahead of time. The mails by the R.M.S. Valctta, London date 11th December, are due to-day. ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. THE STOCKTON COLLIERY.

    Several of the wheelers at the Stockton colliery have given the management 14 days' notice for an increase of wages. The present rate to good hands is 5s 10d, but the manager, considering that some ...

    Article : 91 words
  14. ISLAND SHIPPING.

    The steamer La Perouse sailed on Thursday from Noum[?] for Sydney. This French New Hebrides boat is to open up trade between the islands and Sydney, and it is intended to make monthly trips. The steamer, which is of 750 tons ...

    Article : 63 words
  15. CYCLING AT WYALONG.

    Dissatisfaction exists amongst the members of the cycle branch at Wyalong at the handicapping by the official handicapper in Sydney for the forthcoming carnival to be held on 26th January. It ...

    Article : 65 words
  16. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

    A miraculous escape from death is reported from the Chiltern Valley mine. Two men, Thos. Peel, aged 30, and Andrew M'Millan, were being lowered down a shaft when ...

    Article : 86 words
  17. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Arrival: Def[?]ance, schooner, from Newcastle. Departures: Landseer, ship, for Newcastle from Lyttelton; Clan M'Leod, barque, from Auckland for New York. ...

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  18. A GRIEVANCE AT GUNDAGAI.

    Much indignation is expressed in the district at the decision of the Government to close the Gundagai bridge against all traffic, the reasons urged being that the cost of keeping the bridge in repair is ...

    Article : 152 words
  19. THE NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

    Close upon £200 has been taken at the gangway of the Friedrich der Grosse since Monday, representing 8000 people. On Saturday next a special evening will be gives by ticket. ...

    Article : 37 words
  20. BILLIARDS.

    The match for the Spot-barred Championship and a £50 trophy between Messrs. C. Memmott and F. Weiss was continued at Thorpe's Oxford Hotel, King-street, yesterday afternoon and evening in the ...

    Article : 303 words
  21. THE ST. MARY'S BAY.—LOSS OF TWO SEAMEN.

    This barque last night arrived in Watson's Bay, and reports having left Sharpness on 6th October. Had variable winds down the Channel and N.E. trades very fair. Crossed the Equator on the 16th November, and in [?] ...

    Article : 117 words
  22. THE NEW HEBRIDES.

    A large and influential deputation of Presbyterian clergymen and laymen waited on the Premier this afternoon with the request that the subject of the New Hebrides and the desire ...

    Article : 240 words
  23. ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MAITLAND.

    The very Rev. Patrick V. Dwyer, president of the Sacred Heart College, West Maitland, has been appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic diocose of Maitland. The rev. gentleman is the ...

    Article : 245 words
  24. A.U.S.N. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The s.s. Barcoo, for Albany and Fremantle direct, leaves Sydney to-day at 3 p.m. The s.s. Ranelagh, for Brisbane and ports to Rockhampton, sails hence this day at noon. The s.s. Wodonga is due from Melbourne on Monday, and ...

    Article : 151 words
  25. ROMAN CATHOLIC.

    On Tuesday last a ceremony of reception and profession was celebrated in the Convent of Mercy, Parramatta. Six sisters were received, there taking the white veil and three making their vows. At ...

    Article : 192 words
  26. THE LAND TAX ASSESSMENTS.

    A meeting of landholders was held at Louth Park last night to consider the land tax assessments recently made in the district[?] Mr. C. E. Nicholson was in the chair. Strong protests were made against the ...

    Article : 107 words
  27. ARRIVAL OF THE DAMASCUS.

    On the 25th November, 1896, the s.s Damascus, under the command of Captain Douglas, R.N.R., left the Royal Albert Dock at 3.30 p.m., with a full general cargo, [?] number of saloon and third-class passengers for Capetown, ...

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  28. THE MOUNTED RIFLES FOR ENGLAND.

    Camden presented quite an animated scene to-day on the arrival of the Mounted Riflemen to camp on the Onslow Recreation Ground. In all 35 men arrrived, all being of good physique and of ...

    Article : 132 words
  29. BOWLS.

    At a meeting of the pennant committee, held yesterday, the draw for the first round of the Champion Rink Matches was made, and resulted as under: —Waverley (Wynne) v. Glebe (Coker), at ...

    Article : 110 words
  30. PRESBYTERIAN.

    The Rev. A. M. Gauld, of Townsville, has accepted a call to Orange. At present the Rev. J. M. Dudgeon, who recently arrived from Scotland, is supplying Orange, and will continue to do so till the ...

    Article : 477 words
  31. LABOUR MEMBERS ON TOUR.

    Messrs. Ferguson and Watkins, Ms.L.A., delivered addresses from the balcony of the Criterion Hotel, under the auspices of the Political Labour League. Mr. H. Joseph occupied the chair, ...

    Article : 203 words
  32. QUEENSLAND. A TERRIBLE STORM.

    A Heberton telegram states that Mr. W. Barry, who was travelling with 200 fat cattle to Herberton, met with a terrific storm at Dry River. Lightning struck the mob, killing eight ...

    Article : 74 words
  33. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE AT NEWCASTLE.

    The adjourned conference of representatives of the Newcastle, Merewether, and Hamilton municipalities was held this evening in the Newcastle council-chamber to consider the propriety of ...

    Article : 3,438 words
  34. PIGEON-SHOOTING.

    The fifth competition for the Spring Cup, value £10 10s, took place at the club grounds, Botany, yesterday, the previous winners being Messrs. A. W. Eales, C. H. Kerry, W. Eales, and F. B. Blomfield. ...

    Article : 190 words
  35. THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

    The Premier has directed a letter to the Premiers of the other colonies, inviting them to take part in the International Exhibition, to be opened on the 5th May. ...

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  36. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the latest stock passings:— 4500 mixed sheep, from Ironbong to Cargo, Union Bank owners; 5000 fat sheep, from Grenfell to Homebush, W. Ingrey owner; 22 fat ballocks, from ...

    Article : 305 words
  37. VICTORIAN FARMERS IN QUEENSLAND.

    That the central parts of Queensland are attracting the attention of southern farmers had a further exemplification by the presence in Bnsbane of two well-known ...

    Article : 395 words
  38. THE RESCUE AT SEA.

    Sir,—As the letter in your issue of to-day on the above subject seems not attogether u[?]biassed and to the lay mind likely to conjure up a somewhat erroncous impression, I beg you will allow me space ...

    Article : 365 words
  39. WESLEYAN.

    The Rev. H. H. Henwood Teague, an ex-president of the South Australian Conference, is now visiting Sydney on a holiday. The week beginning on Sunday will be observed ...

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  40. THE SITUATION IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Work at most of the steamers at Port Adelaide this morning was proceeding as if there had never been a strike of engineers. At the Commercial Wharf the Wollowra was preparing to sail ...

    Article : 267 words
  41. GOVERNMENT PRIZES FOR EXPORTS.

    Sir,—In your leader of the 13th instant you comment upon the prizes offered by our Government through the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales to exportes of certain commodities ...

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  42. CONGREGATIONAL.

    The Rev. I. Herford has been invited to the pastorate of the Congregational Church at Milton. He has accepted the call. ...

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  43. BAPTIST.

    The Rev. F. E. Harry left Sydney on Wednesday on a visit to Melbourne. The Rev. Dr. Whitley, of Melbourne, is visiting Sydney, and will preach in the Bathurst-street ...

    Article : 76 words
  44. CABMEN'S SHELTERS IN SYDNEY.

    By direction of the Mayor (Alderman I. E. Ives), the registrar and chief inspector of the Transit Commission, Mr. Alfred Edward, supplies the following statement in reference to the letter appearing in our ...

    Article : 309 words
  45. CITY WHARF RESUMPTION.

    Sir,—"Shipowner," writing under this head in your issue of the 12th, is undoubtedly a man of experience and an up-to-date man. Every word of that letter ought to fully impress not only our ...

    Article : 237 words
  46. PRIMITIVE METHODIST.

    The news of the sudden death of the Rev. F. Sindon, of Hobart, has excited deep sympathy, as he was well remembered for the prominent and effective part he took in the last intercolonial ...

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  47. SALVATION ARMY.

    The Commandant has decided to place Adjutant Wright and Captain Leggo in charge of the industrial colony at Manly, where practical farming in all its branches will be carried on. ...

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  48. ANNIVERSARY DAY RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    In view of the approaching holiday the Railway Commissioners have made ample arrangements both in regard to extending the usual week end excursions until the 27th instant, and furnishing ...

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  49. NEW ZEALAND. A ROUGH VOYAGE.

    The s.s. Auglian, which arrived from Sydney to-night, experienced very rough weather. For several days no observations could be taken. ...

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  50. NEWTOWN MUSICAL MISSION.

    The last public service in connection with the above mission, attended by its superintendent, the Rev. A. F. Fisher, was a service of song entitile "The Californian Nugget," rendered by the reverend ...

    Article : 43 words
  51. SYDNEY CITY MISSION.

    The monthly committee meeting was held on Thursday afternoon at the mission office, 329 Pitt-street. Mr. T. P. Reeve occupied the chair, and there were present the Revs. J. Buchan, M.A., R. ...

    Article : 205 words
  52. BATHERS AT HOLIDAY RESORTS.

    Sir,—I should be glad if you would give some warning to the boy bathers in our district (which is a holiday resort) and many hundreds of children who are to be seen sporting in 3ft. and 4ft. deep of water. Last ...

    Article : 193 words
  53. SEAMEN'S WAGES.

    The Seamen's Union has asked the owners for an increase of £1 per month and 1s 6d per hour for overtime, so as to reinstate the standard of wages current prior to 1893. The union believes ...

    Article : 64 words
  54. SWIMMING.

    As announced in our business columns the third annual swimming carnival of the East Sydney Club will be held this afternoon at Farmer's (late Foley's) Baths, Woolloomooloo Bay. The leading event of ...

    Article : 144 words
  55. WORKING AND FACTORY GIRLS' CLUB.

    The council and committee of the above met on Friday. There were present—Mr. A. E. Jaques (in the chair), Mr. Guy Warren, Mr. H. Hammond, Mrs. John Marks, Mrs. Ra[?]e, Miss Mylne, Mrs. Guy ...

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  56. QUEENSLAND v. OTAGO.

    The cricket match between Queensland and Otago was commenced at Dunedin to-day. The local men batted first, and were all disposed of for 93. The visitors have lost five wickets for 128. ...

    Article : 69 words
  57. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    Next week the educational classes, which have been in recess, will recommence their work. ...

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