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  2. OUR MELBOURNE LETTER.

    To-day ia a holiday, and, probably, in no part of the world is the Queen's Birthday kept more thoroughly than in Victoria. I think that, notwithstanding the foolish vapourings of a certain noisy section of ...

    Article : 2,394 words
  3. WEATHER MAP.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 2 words
  4. OPENING of the SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The last session of the ninth Parliament was opened by Sir William Jervois, at twelve o'clock to-day. The following is a precis of the Governor's speech:— " After congratulations to Parliament on the improved ...

    Article : 1,323 words
  5. VICTORIA.

    It is the intention of the Government to remove the present Model school building, and erect a handsome, central training school on the site. In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Service, in reply to a ...

    Article : 561 words
  6. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Bangalore sailed from Albany at 8.15 this morning, for Melbourne. A preliminary meeting of persons interested in forming a Co-operative Baking and Butchering Society ...

    Article : 131 words
  7. MASONIC BANQUET.

    Last night the annual banquet of the District Grand Lodge of Freemasons (English constitution) took place in the Masonic Hall. There were over a hundred gentlemen present, and the District Grand Master, Brother John ...

    Article : 1,314 words
  8. PETERSHAM MUNICIPAL DINNER.

    The Mayor of Petersham (Mr. M. M'Mahon) last night entertained a number of his brother mayors, aldermen, and friends at a banquet, in the Masonic-hall. To the right of the host sat his Worship the Mayor of Sydney (Mr.R.Fowler); ...

    Article : 740 words
  9. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. COONAMBLE ANNUAL RACES..

    The nominations for the annual races are as follows:— Castlereagh Handicap, 14 entries; Coonamble Jockey Club, 13 entries. The weights range from 9 st. to 6 st., Starlight having top waight. ...

    Article : 46 words
  10. THE ENGLISH DERBY.

    The English Derby, one mile and a-half, 264 subscribers, was run at Epsom, on Wednesday, May 26, with the following result:—Duke of Westminster's ch c Bend Or, by Doncaster—Rouge Rose, 1; Mr. C. Bremer's b c Robert ...

    Article : 263 words
  11. NEW SOUTH WALES ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

    At the monthly meeting of the above society, held at their rooms, on Wednesday afternoon, the following members of the committee were present:—Mr. Walter Bradley (president) in the chair, Messrs. George S. Yeo, C. C. ...

    Article : 521 words
  12. THE INTERCOLONIAL CHESS MATCH.

    The Argus of Tuesday thus refers to the chess contest between New South Wales and Victoria:—" Play was commenced shortly before 11, and was continued without interruption until the end of the match, at 9 o'clock. It ...

    Article : 316 words
  13. TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL.

    At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council, held at their rooms last night, Mr. W. B. Cole, president, in the chair, the following societies were represented:—Carpenters and joiners (two societies), ...

    Article : 563 words
  14. AMUSEMENTS. CHIARINI'S CIRCUS.

    The Cirons continues to draw crowds of visitors, and the performances are highly appreciated. The performing animals, the clever equestrians and athletes, ana the mirth prevoking clowns, afford an infinite amount of amusement. ...

    Article : 50 words
  15. SKATING RINK.

    At the Protestant Hall, last night, Mr. A. Wyburd formally opened his new skating rink. The attendance was very large, and the enjoyable exercise was freely indulged in by the majority of those present. The room is admirably ...

    Article : 147 words
  16. WESTERN SUBURBS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The third annual meeting of the Western Suburbs Horticultural Society was held, in St. John Schoolroom, Ashfield, on Tuesday, May 25, at 7.30 p.m. Members present—Mr. A. J. Ralston (in the chair), Messrs. J. Allum, M. Forrest, ...

    Article : 546 words
  17. PREPARATIONS OF LEAD.

    Sir,—Allow me space in a few lines to state, in reply to "T. C., jun.," that the poisonous qualities possessed by the preparations of lead were thoroughly known to me. "That in the quantities recommended by me for use, the ...

    Article : 374 words
  18. COMMERCIAL. WEST MAITLAND LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    Messrs. Brunker and Wolfe's sales, Campbell's Hill, to-day, were as follows:—179 pigs, 4s 9d to 26s 6d; for Leard 160 sheep, 8s 1d to 8s 3d; Messrs. Clark 505 sheep, 9s to 9s 7d; Vickery's 72, from 8s 1d to 10s 9d; A. Davis 19 lambs, 9s each; A. Bowman's ...

    Article : 130 words
  19. BOROUGH COUNCIL.

    RANDWICK.—The regular meeting of the Council was held on the 18th instant. Present—The Mayor, and Aldermen Kiss, Pearce, Denning, and Bradley. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence read: To Messrs. T. and W. ...

    Article : 227 words
  20. ELECTORAL COLLECTING MACHINERY.

    Sir.—A short and by no means very deep study of the lists furnished to Parliament will convince anyone that the collecting machinery employed has been all along exceedingly defective, and that possibly there has been great ...

    Article : 193 words
  21. MELBOURNE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    Messrs. King and Cuningham report 2230 cattle yarded for the Week. 1260 were sold yesterday, and the balance to-day. Prices are low, best pens fetching £7 10s to £8 10s, and a few extra quality £9 12s 6d. We sold—360 from Mount Cornish, ...

    Article : 127 words
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