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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) FIRE IN A WOOLSHED.

    The Yanga woolshed was burnt to the ground this morning. It was built 20 years, and was capable of holding 30 shearers. The origin of the fire is unknown. The caretakers visited the shed ...

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  3. THE CAMPBELLTOWN ENCAMPMENT.

    The camp presented a lively appearance at an early hour yesteday morning. The troops were busily engaged completing arrangements for their accommodation while under canvas. Many of the ...

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  4. AMUSEMENTS. CRITERION—"HIDE AND SEEK."

    The Criterion Theatre was reopened on Saturday, undor Mr. W. J. Wilson a management, with "Hide and Seek"—a judicious choice, inasmuch as the hoisterous fun of the piece is such that a finished ...

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  5. THE SOUTH AFRICAN COMMISSIONERS.

    Messrs. Halse and Visser, the gentlemen appointed by the Government of Cape Colony to report upon the agriculture of Australia, returned to Sydney from a brief visit to Queensland on Friday ...

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  6. CHURCH NEWS. REFERENCES TO ANNIVERSARY DAY.

    In St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday reference was made to the foundation of the colony. The Primate took for his text in the morning Psalm 144, 15; "Happy is that people that is in such a case; ...

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  7. RETURN OF MR. JAMES INGLIS.

    Mr. James Inglis, ex-M.L.A., returned to Sydney yesterday by the mail steamer Orotava, which arrived at the moorings at Neutral Day shortly before 11 a.m. Mr. Inglis who was seated in the ...

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  8. WASHED OVER THE DIEHARD FALLS.

    Yesterday, whilst bathing with several companions at Dichard Creek at the foot of a big hill about 30 miles from town, a man named John Manthie was washed over Dichard Falls, and was ...

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  9. THE RYLSTONE CEMETERY.

    A public meeting was held at the courthouse yesterday for the purpose of devising some means to erect a fence around the cemetery, in lion of the one recently destroyed by bush fires. Only seven ...

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  10. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    BRISBANE.—January 25: The Maranoa (s.) and the Wodonga (s.) left Brisbane. The Burwah (s.) arrived at Rockhampton. The Franklin (s.) arrived at Townsville. The Arama[?] (s.) left Port Douglas. The R.M.S. Jumua ...

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  11. ST. SAVIOUR'S CATHEDRAL.

    The report of St. Saviour's Cathedral Council shows that the debt on the building now amounts to £5300 During the year £854 6s 1d was paid into the banks against the debt. ...

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  12. IMPORTANT LAND CASES.

    The Land Board sittings here next month will be of a most important character, as it is understood that the bona fides of some applicants in a series of settlement leases will be challenged ...

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  13. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    The merits of "The Passport " as a clevery constructed play in which droll situations are legitimately contrived were more fully recognised on Saturday than on the previous hot evenings of a ...

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  14. FIRE AT BUCKINGBONG.

    A dwelling-house and contents, the property of Mr. Adolphus Knagge, a farmer on Buckingbong, was completely destroyed by fire, yesterday. Mr. Knagge was in town, and his wife and ...

    Article : 86 words
  15. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    Both afternoon and evening there were good attendances on Saturday after Majestly's Theatre, where there was welcomed another edition of "Robinson Crusoe." The fighting kangaroo does ...

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  16. PASSENGERS BY THE VILLE DE LA CIOTAT.

    Passages have been engaged by the French mail steamer Ville de la Ciotat (Messageries Maritimes line), sailing hence to-day in command of Captain Flaschi:—For Marsoilles; Madam Papinaud, Mr. Chesse, Mr. Chesse, jun., ...

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  17. THE NEWCASTLE COAL TRADE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 54 words
  18. THEATRE ROYAL.

    There will be a matinee of the "Work Girl" at the Theatre Royal to-day, beginning at 2 o'clock. On Saturday Mr. Westmacott's production attracted one of the largest audiences of the week, the ...

    Article : 78 words
  19. THE NEWCASTLE EISTEDDFOD.

    The New castle ninth annual Bisteddfod commenced to-day in the Masonic Hall. The forepart of the day was occupied in preliminary examinations. The programme comprises 200 ...

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  20. MISSIONS TO CHINA.

    A meeting was held in St. Philip's School Hall, Church-hall, on Saturday evening, for the purpose of hidding farewell to the Misses A. Noshitt and E. Kingsmill, who are going to China in connection ...

    Article : 424 words
  21. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    In spite of the unfavourable weather on Saturday both the performances at the Tivoli Theatre were largely attended. The programme, as usual, was excellent, although there were few changes in the ...

    Article : 339 words
  22. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Duke of Devonshire left Aden on the 24th instant for London. The Himalaya arrived at plymouth on the 23rd January. ...

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  23. DEPARTURES FROM MELBOURNE.

    Our Melbourne correspondent last night wired:— Several sailing vessels cleared Port Phillip Heads to Saturday. The barques Adelaide Mary, Sir Henry Lawrence, and schooner Geo. G. Perkins left for Newcastle ...

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  24. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The Cornishead was on Saturday towed from the Railway Wharf to the stream. The Kurrara from Circular Quay to Wooloomooloo Bay. The Era came out of Mort's Dock on Saturday, and the ...

    Article : 58 words
  25. THE PERI SPOKEN.

    The Manapouri at 3.45 p.m. on the 24th instant. in lat. 34.10 S., long, 167.14 E., spoke the barque Peri, bound from London to Brisbane, all well. ...

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  26. THE OCAMPO.

    The E. and A. Comapany's steamer Ocampe arrived Saturday from Hongkong, and berthed at the company's wharf. Captain Price reports having left Hongkong on 30th December, calling at Port Darwin and Queensland ...

    Article : 37 words
  27. MURDER AT COOLGARDIE.

    The inquest concerning the murder of Tagh Mahomet has been concluded. The jury acquitted Gurwah, but found the charge against Goulam Mahomet sustained, and he was accordingly ...

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  28. THE THISTLEBANK.

    The Thistlebank, of Glasgow, a four-masted barque, of 2332 tons, Captain Baird, from Liverpool, left on the 25th October. Had variable winds till the north-east trades were got. These were only moderate, and the equators was ...

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  29. SYDNEY MUSIC HALL.

    In reopening the Sydney Music Hall in a style a little out of the ordinary, the proprietor, Mr. John Lawler, has shown that he is possossed of enterprice, as well as a knowledge of the wants of that portion ...

    Article : 247 words
  30. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Mr. F. C. Loveridge, a candidate for the representation of Banconsfield Ward, addressed a meeting of the ratepayers from the balcony of Scanlan's Hotel, Botany-road, on Friday evening. Alderman Allen ...

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  31. BATHURST-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.

    The fifty-ninth anniversary of the Bathurst-street Baptist Church was celebrated yesterday. The Rev. Allan Webb, of Geelong, Victoria, occupied the pulpit at the morning service, and in his prayer ...

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  32. RETURN OF MR. JUSTICE STEPHEN.

    After an absence of nearly 12 months Mr. Justice Stephen returned to Sydney by the Orotawa yesterday morning. His Honor, who is accompanied by Mrs. Stephen, Mrs. Villeneuve-Smith ...

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  33. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following stock crossings are reported:— 1600 weathers, J. H. Blackwood owner, from Boabula station to Riverion Frozen Meat Works; 1200 wethers, A. Landale owner, from Deniliquin ...

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  34. THE STEAMER ASPHODEL.

    Captain Joseph Vos reports the Asphodel cleared Sydney Heads at 9 p.m., and passed Gabo the next midnight, the Promontory at 8 p.m., and arrived at the wharf, Melbourne, to-day, Friday, at 1 p.m. She had very thick ...

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  35. THE A.U.S.N. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Maranon sails hence Tuesday next for Melbourne, taking on passengers and cargo for Western Australian ports. The Barcoo leaves Melbourne for Premantle direct Saturday, 1st February. The Birkagate ...

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  36. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    The organ recital at the Town Hall on Saturday consisted chiefly of the works of British composers, and therefore it is to be regretted that none of the musicians illustrated by selection were of eminence. ...

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  37. BOROUGH OF BOTANY.

    A meeting of the Botany Council was held on the 20th instant, the Mayor (Alderman F. J. Luland J.P.) occupied the chair. It was decided that the bond between the council and the Water and ...

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  38. WATERLOO MUNICIPALITY.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Waterloo Council was held on Thursday evening. The Mayor (Alderman John Navin) occupied the chair. The secretary of the Water and Sewerage Board wrote regarding ...

    Article : 240 words
  39. SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    This remarkably clever piece of mechanical work is being exhibited at the School of Arts. It is styled "Thiedon's Wonders, or Miniatura World," and was for five years on view at the Crystal P[?]lace, ...

    Article : 41 words
  40. SAILORS' CONCERT.

    A concert was given at Trafalgar House on Thursday night by Miss Manton, of Glenmore-road, Paddington. The programme was rendered by the Misses King, Moors, and Manton, vocalists, with the ...

    Article : 51 words
  41. THE VOCALION" AT THE Y.M.C.A. HALL.

    The newly-invented vocalion has been placed in the Y.M.C.A. Hall for the inspection of local musicians. Mr. Alexander Rea, agent for Messrs. Hill and Sons, has been busy every afternoon ...

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  42. EARLIER VISITATIONS OF HEAT.

    Sir,—Referring to the recent hot weather in Sydney, it may be interesting to some to recall a similar time in 1855, when three very hot days and nights were experienced in sydney and the vicinity, viz., ...

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  43. ANNANDALE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    The ordinary meeting of the above council was held on the 20th instant. There were present:— The Mayor (Alderman Young) and Alderman Guthrie, Ferris, Smith, Wells, Ridge, Broad, ...

    Article : 130 words
  44. CYCLORAMA.

    The quiet but strong attractions at the Cyclorama in George-street West never fail to draw large audiences. Visitors are afforded a highly interesting and instructive object lesson on Jerusalem, with all ...

    Article : 50 words
  45. THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Philharmonic Society will be held on Tuesday next at the Castlereagh-street High School. In spite of thr donation of £62 10s by Mr. Sydney Moss, and of a similar sum ...

    Article : 201 words
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