The proceedings of the Balmain Council were last night mostly taken up in connection with matters arising from "the sanitary question." The Mayor (Alderman H. B ...
Article : 515 wordsA sheriffs officer, while executing a distress warrant at a house in Hampstead, discovered a box of dynamite, with a fuse attached. The tenant, a man named ...
Article : 57 wordsAfter a hearing which, exclusive of the time spent by the jury in visiting the various stations on the railway lines and workshops referred to in the evidence, bas extended over 80 ...
Article : 237 wordsThe programme of the new French Ministry, formed by M. Casimir Perier, echoes that of the Dupuy Cabinet. It has been well received in the Chamber of ...
Article : 50 wordsThe opening proceedings in the Assembly yesterday were of an unusually tame character, and even the questions failed to s[?] any interest. Messages were received from the Governor ...
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Article : 188 wordsIn his message to the United States Congress, President Cleveland announces that the deficit for the year ending June next is estimated to amount to 28,000,000 ...
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Article : 114 wordsIn the Newtown Wesleyan Church last night the Rev. George Martin delivered a lantern lectura entitled "Alpin[?] Scenery" Mr. Peak, Mayor of Macdonaldtown, occupied the chair. The building ...
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Article : 101 wordsIt is reported that President Cleveland sends a special Commissioner to Honolulu in connection with, the proposed restoration of the monarchy in the Hawaiian ...
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Article : 387 wordsMr. Reid, Minister of Defence, has not yet decided whether he will be able to visit Canada in the interest of Victoria. It was suggested by the Premier to-day, and the proposal met with ...
Article : 119 wordsMr. John Morley, M.P., Chief Secretary for Ireland, is suffering from illness, the result of overwork. He has been ordered to take complete rest, ...
Article : 58 wordsThe annual distribution of prizes, to which a musical entertainment formed a pleasant adjunct, took place yesterday afternoon in connection with the school attached to the convent of Mercy, Monte ...
Article : 529 wordsThe death is announced of Professor John Tyndall, F.R.S., the eminent scientist, aged 73. John Tyndall was born about 1820, in the village ...
Article : 284 wordsMr. Justice Holroyd delivered his reserved judgment to-day in connection with the [?]tion brought against the trustees under the will of the late Mr. Justice Kerferd. By the will it was ...
Article : 488 wordsOrgan Recital, Town Hall, 3 p.m. Gas Cooking Demonstration, Ex[?] Hall, Marrickville, 3 p.m. United Circuit Bazaar, Wesleyan School Hall, Waverley: ...
Article : 149 wordsMr. Donnelly, the senior member for Carcoar, addressed his constituents on Saturday evening. Dr. Cor[?] presided. Mr. Donnelly gave a review of his official life since entering Parliament for the first ...
Article : 113 wordsA meeting of the general council of the National Association was held at the offices, 23 Hunter-street, on Monday evening last, the president (Mr. W. T. Poole) being in the chair. The meeting was called ...
Article : 356 wordsA deliberate case of suicide occurred last night. A man, camped on the bank of the river, saw a woman go to the bank of the Murray, and after crying out "Goodbye to all," suddenly plunge over ...
Article : 1,153 wordsVery serious floods have been experienced in the Hawke's Bay district. Bridges have been swept away, and great damage done. At Clive and Meanee the people had to be taken from their ...
Article : 250 wordsA meeting of the board of directors of the Sydney Hospital was held in the institution yesterday afternoon. Mr. John Pope (one of the vice-president[?]) occupied the chair, and there were also present— ...
Article : 628 wordsThe death is announced of the Marquis de Rays, the organiser and commander of the ill-fated French expedition which attempted to colonise the Island of New ...
Article : 44 wordsThe Court of Appeal has decided that insurance companies must pay in full on bank deposits without allowing for banks' dividends when liquidating. ...
Article : 30 wordsA largely-attended meeting of the Friendly Societies' Association was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Castl[?]re[?]gh-street, last evening Mr. J. Finch (president of the association) occupied the chair, ...
Article : 204 wordsThe committee appointed to investigate the affairs of the New Oriental Bank has reported that there is a deficiency in regard to the bank's creditors of nearly ...
Article : 53 wordsA meeting, attended by a large number of influential graziers and stockowners, was held this morning to consider the proposed legislation in connection with the frozen meat industry in South ...
Article : 110 wordsThe Premier has received a cablegram from Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith stating that he has arrived in Japan and proposes remaining there a fortnight. He will then proceed via Vancouver. ...
Article : 194 wordsThe Land Corporation of West Austra[?]li has declared a dividend ot 27¾ per cent. ...
Article : 27 wordsA meeting of the above board was held in the Parramatta Courthouse yesterday. Present—Messrs. W. S[?]mson. A. J. Howard, F. E. Barker, J. Backhaus, and J. Cox. On the motion of Mr. Cox, Mr. ...
Article : 254 wordsMr. Fysh, the ex-Premier, addressed a crowded meeting at Hobart to-night on the financial situation and the position taken up by the Legislative Council Inst session. His principal argument was ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 6 Dec 1893, Page 7
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