All but one of the main essentials requisite to the keeping of holiday in a manner befitting the occasion were present yesterday, but unfortunately the essential which was not in existence was so ...
Article : 333 wordsThe holiday yesterday supplied a much-needed rest to all connected with the political life of New South Wales. The Government offices were closed, Parliament-buildings were shut, and ...
Article : 306 wordsBusiness was at a standstill to-day, the delightful weather which prevailed tempting all classes to keep holiday. The first engagement on the day's programme was the levee held by ...
Article : 248 wordsJabez Spencer Balfour, formerly M.P. for Burnley, was brought up, on remand to-day, on the charges arising out of the Liberator Building Society frauds. ...
Article : 58 wordsThe Emperor of China has issued a rescript with reference to the treaty of peace concluded with Japan. The Emperor says that it would be ...
Article : 102 wordsThe Emporor of China has issued a rescript with reference to the treaty of peace concluded with Japan. It would, says the Emperor, be impossible for ...
Article : 8,366 wordsAn important deputation from the Associated Chambers of Commerce is to wait on the Government to-day in support of the resolution passed by the Ottawa ...
Article : 102 wordsPrince Naroullah Khan, second son of the Ameer of Afghanistan, has arrived in London. Great preparations are being made to entertain him. ...
Article : 36 wordsThe revenue returns last week showed an increase of £5000 over the revenue collected for the corresponding week of last year. During the first three weeks of this month the revenne exceeded ...
Article : 69 wordsThe Rev. John Reginald Harmer was consecrated as Bishop of Adelaide in Westminster Abbey to-day. The ceremony was performed by the ...
Article : 124 wordsIn his speech at Bradford to-day, the Marquis of Salisbury said that it was imperative that the Empire should assume new responsibilities when opening new ...
Article : 40 wordsThe Premier is naturally mnch pleased with the defeat inflicted by his party upon the Opposition. In conversation with a Herald reporter yesterday, Mr. Reid expressed his ...
Article : 803 wordsDamp underfoot, and a dull sky and occasional drops of rain, were not pleasant auguries for the success of any outdoor function. The weather was not decided, but, fortunately, the rain that fell was ...
Article : 1,286 wordsA telegram from Broken Hill states that the keolin development in tho Central Broken Hill mine, in the 400ft. level, presents all the peculiarities of the Block 10 western kaolin run. It is ...
Article : 52 wordsAn election was held to-day to fill the vacancy' in the House of Commons caused by the retirement of the Right Hon. Arthur Wellesley Peel, the late Speaker, ...
Article : 68 wordsAn undoubted case of spontaneous combustion has been brought under the notice of the Customs authorities. A zinc-lined case of oilskins was recently imported, and when opened the contents ...
Article : 58 wordsThe first fire brigade competition held at Wagga took place to-day. Five brigades competed, namely, Albury, Goulburn, Cootamundra, Narrandera, and Wagga. Great interest was taken in the ...
Article : 817 wordsIn order to counteract the operations of the Bimetallic League, a Parliamentary committee is being formed for the purpose of maintaining the gold monetary ...
Article : 33 wordsThe trial of Oscar Wilde was continued at the Contral Criminal Court, Old Bailey, to-day, and was further adjourned. The charge against Wildo with respect ...
Article : 49 wordsThe weather was very unfavourable for outdoor recreation to-day. Steady rain fell last night, and light showers to-day, and the streets were very muddy for the various processions. There ...
Article : 340 wordsCarbine and the Carbine-Novelette colt have arrived safe at Welbeck Abbey, the Duke of Portland's seat in Nottinghamshire. ...
Article : 24 wordsGeneral Lord Roberts of Kandahar, lately Commander-in-Chief of the army in India, has been promoted to the rank of Field-Marshal. ...
Article : 33 wordsMr. James Hotson, manager of the Newport Freezing Works, Victoria, has visited Paris and Marseilles with the view of making inquiries as to the ...
Article : 115 wordsBy the s.s. Leura, which was berthed at midnight yesterday, there arrived from Brisbane the crew which represented New South Wales in the intercolonial eight-car contest at Brisbane, held on the 18th ...
Article : 922 wordsThe Rev. James Hood Wilson, D.D., minister of the Barclay Church, Edinburgh, has been eloctcd Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland. ...
Article : 33 wordsThe Director of the United States Mint expresses the opinion that the increased output of gold, especially in Australia, disposos of the contention of the silver ...
Article : 46 wordsNine hundred and fifty-four planks of stringybark by the steamer Echuca have been sold at 8½d per cubic foot. Brokers consider it useless to ship this wood to ...
Article : 53 wordsThe Borneo, a cargo steamer of 5000 tons register, built for the Peninsular and Oriental Company, was successfully launched to-day. ...
Article : 182 wordsAs the outcome of the recent libel case, Mr. Parsons, the plaintiff, has given notice to Mr. Price, M. P., the defendant, that unless the verdict, with costs, be paid within 14 days he will be ...
Article : 179 wordsThe crushing defeat of Sir Henry Parkes's motion of censure gives undoubted satisfaction among the electors here, whether freetraders, protectionists, or radicals. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 319 wordsMr. Rohert Brough has secured the Australian lights of Mr. A. W. Pinero's famous comedy drama, "The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith," now being played at the ...
Article : 45 wordsThe Greta pit has worked full time for the pay. Several ships are in port for Greta coal, and numbers more are to arrive. It is expected that full work will be the order for some time to come. ...
Article : 45 wordsSydney Turf Club Race Meeting: First race at 1.30 o'clock. Royal Agricultural Grounds: Rugby Football Matches, to commence at 3 o'clock. ...
Article : 157 wordsMr. C. J. Stevens and Mr. Howells, of Adelaide, have engaged Miss Evangoline Florence and other vocalists for a concert tour in the colonies, commencing in ...
Article : 50 wordsWe had 25 points of rain last night, and more is promising Rain is badly wanted. COONABARABRAN, Friday. About 80 points of rain fell last night. It is ...
Article : 739 wordsThe naval branch of the New South Wales defence forces paraded in the Outer Domain yesterday for the Queen's Birthday review and inspection by his Excellency Rear-Admiral Bridge. The field stateshowed ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 25 May 1895, Page 9
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