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  2. AMUSEMENTS. GAIETY THEATRE.

    The production of a very curious piece entitled "Neck for Neck," at the Gaiety last evening, attracted an audience who whistled, catcalled, shouted, and did all in their power to drown the vulgarity of the anonymous ...

    Article : 316 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A disastrous fire took place here on Saturday at midnight. A cottage owned by Mr. Good and occupied by Mr. Fry, accountant, was destroyed. In 10 minutes from the start the whole building ...

    Article : 1,223 words
  4. THE COLLIERY STRIKE AT BULLI.

    There was an exceedingly stirring scene here this morning; about 40 men arrived in the Bulli company's steamer from Sydney, and were proceeding from the jetty to the pit in the company's trucks, escorted by nine policemen. When ...

    Article : 790 words
  5. TRADE MOVEMENTS.

    A meeting of grocers took place last evening at the Swan-with-two-necks Hotel. Mr. J. W. Gourley presided as chairman. The object of the meeting was to make arrangements for the grocers' annual picnic: The ...

    Article : 875 words
  6. PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL.

    The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Prince Alfred Hospital was held on Thursday last. There were present—Hon. Edward Knox, M.L.C. (in the chair), Sir Alfred Roberts; Dr. F. Norton Manning (hon. ...

    Article : 436 words
  7. VESSELS TO ARRIVE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 352 words
  8. "MARITANA" AT THE CRITERION THEATRE.

    The second performance of "Maritana" was superior to that of Saturday; the house was as largely attended, and the audience as lavish of approval. Miss Coulburn-Baber was from her entrance more at home, and the additional ...

    Article : 261 words
  9. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 82 words
  10. QUARANTINE.

    Sir,—I propose with your leave to draw public attention to the state of affairs with regard to quarantine in this colony. The Act 3 William the IVth, No. 1 (1832), provided for ...

    Article : 1,146 words
  11. THE SCIENCE OF DRINKING.

    According to a recent report by the Hon. George C. Tanner, United States Consul at Chemnitz, Germany; the citizens of this country have as yet no adequate idea of the real science of drinking. He gives the total beer ...

    Article : 917 words
  12. THE NORTHERN VOLUNTEERS.

    A battalion parade of the 4th Regiment of Volunteer Infantry was held at Waratah on Saturday afternoon, under Lieutenant-Colonel Stokes. Only 200 mustered, instead of 400, as on the last occasion. The battalion ...

    Article : 203 words
  13. SHIPPING OFFICE RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,071 words
  14. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: January 17, Mina, brig, 257 tons, Captain H. C. Bowden, for Nelson, via Newcastle; Warrego (s.), 1551 tons, Captain J. E. Munroe, for Cooktown, via ports; Annie Bow, three-masted schooner, 250 tons, Captain ...

    Article : 1,486 words
  15. THE BOURKE ELECTORATE.

    A very large crowd of electors assembled at Morrison's Assembly-rooms on Saturday night last to hear addresses by Messrs. Wilson and Waddell, two of the candidates for the representation of the electorate of Bourke. Mr. Fred. ...

    Article : 90 words
  16. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Messrs. Hill, Clark, and Co. sold at Warren, on Wednesday, by auction, 128 store bullocks, for W. H. Palmer, averaging £4 5s.; and at Dubbo, on Friday, 450 store bullocks, on account of De Salis Brothers, of Queensland, ...

    Article : 186 words
  17. SYDNEY HOSPITAL.

    Sir,—As the state of the building in Macquarie-street, designed for a hospital, and the question of its early completion, appear to be still under consideration, I trust that it is not too late to ask whether, after all, the site is a ...

    Article : 476 words
  18. ROSEHILL RAILWAY LINE.

    Good progress is being made with the work of preparing the track for the branch line of railway which is to connect the Rosehill racecourse with the Great Southern line. Several drawbacks have been encountered, particularly in ...

    Article : 452 words
  19. PROPOSED PROTECTIVE DUTY ON IMPORTED TIMBER.

    A public meeting was held here on Saturday night, and adopted a resolution urging the Minister for Mines to impose a protective duty on imported timbers. The reason for the step being taken is that the present depression is ...

    Article : 307 words
  20. THE SALVATION ARMY AT PETERSHAM.

    Sir,—Frequent protests having appeared in your columns against the proceedings of the Salvation Army, I would ask you kindly to give publicity to the following:— Yesterday (Sunday) while a buggy, containing three ...

    Article : 235 words
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