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  2. THE MINISTER FOR WORKS AT GOULBURN.

    The Minister for Works commenced his examination of the railway works at an early hour this morning, and he has been busily engaged up till a late hour this evening. As is generally known, Goulburn is the largest provincial ...

    Article : 2,043 words
  3. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: March 29, Adelaide (s.), 907 tons, Captain T. W. Lockyer, for Adelaide, via Melbourne; Karawora (s.), 929 tons, Captain W. B. Blown, for Adelaide, via Newcastle; Flora (s.), 838 tons, Captain H. Bennison, for Hobart, ...

    Article : 1,526 words
  4. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS AND MAP FOR MARCH 29, 1888.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 420 words
  5. LECTURES.

    On Tuesday evening a lecture on the above subject was delivered in the Technical Hall, Pitt-street, by Mr. John L. Bruce, I.A. In opening his subject the lecturer pointed out that just as the medical science devotes itself more ...

    Article : 1,451 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Rev. J. W. Ellis, curate of All Saints' Cathedral, who leaves for the incumbency at Wilcannia on Tuesday, was presented with 26 sovereigns this afternoon. The Volunteer corps, under Captain Cassidy, left to-night ...

    Article : 641 words
  7. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    The February number of Messrs. Cassell and Company's Magazine of Art is one of the finest yet issued. The frontispiece photogravure is a reproduction of James Bertrand's "Virginia," and amongst the engravings will be ...

    Article : 601 words
  8. PROPOSED TRAMWAY FROM CROOKWELL TO TUENA.

    Surveyors are at work at both ends of the proposed tramway to Tuena. They have started at a point about 6 miles from Crookwell on the permanent survey of the Goulburn to Crookwell railway. One party has reached about 15 ...

    Article : 164 words
  9. THE ALBURY VINTAGE.

    The vintage is now in full swing at all the vineyards in the district, with, on the whole, fairly satisfactory results. The quality of the musts appears to be above the average, some of the varieties being so dense that it has to be ...

    Article : 94 words
  10. R.M.S. CARTHAGE.

    The Peninsular and Oriental Company's R.M.S. Carthage arrived in port shortly after noon yesterday from London via the usual port of call, with passengers and caroo. Captain Stead is still in command, and he has with him the name deck officers as ...

    Article : 710 words
  11. FISH MARKET.

    At the Eastern Market, Woolloomooloo, for the week ended March 24 a fair supply was I received, including the following:— From the harbour, 180 baskets; Botany, 106; Broken Bay, 78; Tuggerah Lake, 39; Port Stephens, 205; Wollongong, 92; ...

    Article : 245 words
  12. CASE OF DROWNING IN THE DARLING.

    An inquest was held yesterday on the body of J. T. Smith, who was drowned in the Darling on Monday last. Dr. Sides held a post-mortem examination, and deposed that death was caused by drowning. From the evidence ...

    Article : 160 words
  13. COMMERCIAL.

    At Darling Harbour sales this morning there was only a small attendance of the trade. Only 10 trucks of forage were forward, but the quantity was sufficient for requirements. The demand was slack at yesterday's values. The inquiry for wood continues ...

    Article : 522 words
  14. AMUSEMENTS.

    At the Coogee Palace Aquarium, in addition to the exhibition of fish, &c., a sacred concert will be given this atternoon, the principal performers being Miss Millie Kimber, Miss Helen Cunard, Mr. Beaumont Read, and ...

    Article : 111 words
  15. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 102 words
  16. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements: 900 merino wethers, from Cowalbee for Victoria, D. Hannah; 400 merino wethers, from Wagga Wagga for Victoria, G. Brunskill; 4600 mixed merinoes, from Kinross for Urana, Ross Brothers; 695 ...

    Article : 346 words
  17. TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL.

    A special meeting of members of the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council was held last night, the president, Mr. Talbot, occupying the chair. The business embraced the consideration of a motion, of which notice ...

    Article : 212 words
  18. REDUCTIONS FROM WAGES BY CONTRACTORS.

    Sir,—From your Parliamentary report in this day's Herald I notice that Mr. Frank Farnell, in speaking on Mr. Walker's motion for a committee "to enquire into and report upon the way in which contractors on railway ...

    Article : 364 words
  19. GAMBLING TABLES AT RANDWICK RACES.

    Sir,—It is to be hoped that the Australian Jockey Club, at the Easter meeting, will, in the public interest, take some steps to prevent the presence on the course of the gambling tables, and notably the one called "backing up," ...

    Article : 197 words
  20. SET DAYS OF FASTING OR ABSTINENCE.

    Sir,—It may be to your correspondent "astonishing," but it is no less an absolute fact, that the Reformed Church of England does not appoint any days of fasting or abstinence. If she has, nothing is easier than to produce the ...

    Article : 193 words
  21. SHEEPSKIN SALES.

    At the various auction sales of both descriptions yesterday a brisk inquiry was reported, especially for butchers' green skins. Messrs. J. H. Geddes and Co., Mort and Co., Limited, F. L. Barker, Brunker and Wolfe, and Hi[?], Clark, and Co. quote:— ...

    Article : 85 words
  22. FAT STOCK SALES.

    At Homebush fat stock sales, on Thursday, 1387 head of cattle were yarded. The market opened at Monday's rates, but closed easier. The best lot of bullocks averaged £7 17s 6d per head, others from £4 11s; cows, £4 19s 3d to £5 4s 5d. 15,501 ...

    Article : 1,105 words
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