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  2. PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. A'BREACH OF PRIVILEGE. Mr. COPELAND said he was bound to claim the privilege of the House in self-defence in reference to ...

    Article : 4,240 words
  3. THE LAW SCHOOL, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY.

    A faculty of law has for a long time past constituted one of the four faculties of the University of Sydney. It was not, however, until quite recently that the University undertook the systematic teaching of law as part ...

    Article : 3,563 words
  4. FUNERAL OF THE HON. JAMES WHITE.

    The funeral of the Hon. Jamos White, M.L.C., took place yesterday afternoon, and, despite the very inclement state of the weather, was attended by an exceedingly large number of colleagues and friends of the ...

    Article : 719 words
  5. LECTURES.

    A lecture, undor the title "Why we Oppose the Liquor Traffic," was delivered in the Temperance Hall last night by Mr. G. D. Clark, grand electoral superintendent of the independent Order of Good Templars. ...

    Article : 1,320 words
  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    Planquette's pretty opera, "Paul Jones," was witnessed last night and on Monday by delighted audiences, the theatre being completely filled on both occasions at the time—7.30—of the commencement of the overture. ...

    Article : 79 words
  7. HER MAJESTY'S.

    The last three nights of "After Dark" are announced, the six weeks' run of Dion Boucicault's sound and pathetic drama terminating on Friday next. Mr. George Rignold's new attraction will be the ...

    Article : 64 words
  8. CRITERION.

    The dress-circle at this theatre was well filled last night, and it is just to say that its occupants, headed by Lord and Lady Carrington, were delighted by the fine acting of Miss Janet Achurch in the part of Nora ...

    Article : 423 words
  9. ANNUAL STUD SHEEP SALES.

    MESSRS. ALEX. WILSON AND CO. At the Exchange yesterday afternoon Messrs. Alex. Wilson and Co. offered 123 pure Vermont merino sheep for sale by public auction. There was a good ...

    Article : 2,000 words
  10. THE HALLE-NERUDA CONCERTS.

    A second series of these enjoyable concerts will commence on Saturday evening, after the return of Sir Charles and Lady Halle from Brisbane where they have been creating considerable enthusiasm by the ...

    Article : 147 words
  11. BENEFIT CONCERT.

    On Thursday evening a concert is to be given in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Pitt-street, for the benefir of Mrs. George Miln (Miss Louise Jordan), whose lengthened illness has evoked much sympathy on her behalf. Mr. ...

    Article : 108 words
  12. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    The proposals laid before the Steamship Owners' Association by the Australasian Institution of Marine Engineers provide for the better accommodation of engineers on board, and also relates to the rates of pay, ...

    Article : 136 words
  13. THE REV. CHARLES CLARK.

    The Rev. Charles Clark last evening repealed his new Dickons' entertainment, first delivered on Monday. That he still retains his popularity was fully evidenced on this occasion, when, in spite of the heavy rain that ...

    Article : 53 words
  14. SAVAGE CLUB.

    The monthly reunion of the Savage Club was held at Need's Rooms, Liverpool-street, last night. About 100 couples were present, and they continued dancing till a late hour. Need's string band provided music. ...

    Article : 65 words
  15. SEAMEN'S DEMANDS.

    Yesterday a meeting of the Steamship Owners' Association was held at the offices, 7 O'Connell-street, for the purpose of considering the revised rules submitted for their approval by the Federated Seamen's ...

    Article : 112 words
  16. DRAMATIC NOTES.

    The most notable event in English theatrical circles of last month was the commencement of the "new departure"—the reading of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," with musical illustrations—which Mr. ...

    Article : 1,394 words
  17. COOPERS' DISPUTE.

    It wat stated at a meeting of the Coopers' Union held at the Temperance Hall last evening that Messrs. Sullivan and Davis, who were delegated at the previous meeting to interview the manager of the ...

    Article : 115 words
  18. OMNIBUS EMPLOYEES' DIFFICULTY.

    At a meeting of the executive of the Trades and Labour Council, held at the Trades Hall last evening, the following motion was carried:—"That the council be advised to ask the opinion ...

    Article : 129 words
  19. JESUS CHRIST—THE ANSWER TO MODERN SCEPTICISM.

    The fifth of a winter course of lectures was last evening delivered in the large hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. Mr. Hugh Dixson, J.P., one of the vice-presidents of the association, occupied the ...

    Article : 375 words
  20. STOREMEN'S UNION.

    The Trades and Labour Council last night instructed the secretary of that body to take the necessary steps for the formation of a union amongst storemen employed in wool, iron, and produce warehouses. ...

    Article : 38 words
  21. THE TAMWORTH LANDS OFFICE.

    The local lands office is so besieged by inquiring applicants that the ordinary work of the office is quite interfered with. A great rush for land is expected on Thursday next. Considerable disappointment, however, ...

    Article : 182 words
  22. BOOT TRADE.

    A very large number of members of the Boot Trade Union assembled at Fullerton's Rooms, Pitt-street, last evening. About 30 new members were enrolled. The following sums were voted:—Lithgow Pottery ...

    Article : 209 words
  23. ENGINEERS.

    A meeting of the district committee of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers was held at the Royal Forester's Hall last evening. The Australasian report for June showed the number of members to be ...

    Article : 69 words
  24. "A DOLL'S HOUSE."

    Sir,—Knowing your courtesy in admitting expressions of opinion differing from those set forth in the Herald, I take the liberty of writing you in reference to the performance of "A Doll's House" at the ...

    Article : 422 words
  25. IRONMOULDERS.

    At a meeting of the ironmoulders held at the Trades Hall last night, Mr. J. R. Talbot was instructed to draft a report in reference to the establishment of an ironmoulding class in connection with the Technical ...

    Article : 102 words
  26. THE SCHOONER COQUETTE DISABLED.

    This afternoon the schooner Coquette, bound from Grafton to Melbourne, put into port with the loss of two topsails, the foresail, staysail, and portion of her bulwarks. The Coquette left the Clarence River on the ...

    Article : 60 words
  27. STOPPAGE OF COAL CRANES AT NEWCASTLE.

    Yesterday the main pressure valve of the hydraulic pipe at the Bullock Island Dyke burst, and caused a stoppage of four cranes. It was some time before the place of fracture could be traced, but it was ...

    Article : 140 words
  28. SNOWING ON THE MOUNTAINS.

    This morning broke fine and clear. Abpit 9 o'clock heavy clouds came up from the south, and snow fell heavily for a quarter of an hour, covering the ground. The afternoon was clear and very cold, with a southerly ...

    Article : 97 words
  29. CASUALTIES.

    A serious accident happened last night to William Everedd, donkeyman on board the steamship Resolute, now lying at Darling Harbour. While working on the vessel he fell down the hold, a depth of about 14ft., ...

    Article : 123 words
  30. LATE MELBOURNE SPORTING NEWS.

    There is no change in the betting on the [?] National Steeplechase. For the Waterloo Cup there was a considerable amount of betting to-night. Red Hind II. was the favourite at 100 to 14, takem; ...

    Article : 83 words
  31. THE WAGGA LIGHT HORSE.

    It is stated that Mr. George Coleman has resigned his position as captain of the Murrumbidgee troop of Light Horse. ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. NOTICES OF MOTION.

    Mr. Cullen to move,—That leave be given to bring in a bill to alter the name of the Borough of North Willoughby. Mr. Thompson to move.—That there be laid upon the table of this House, copies of all papers having reference to the ...

    Article : 67 words
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