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  2. Wellington.

    Weather.—The past fortnight has been a wet one. Spring, however, has fairly set in, and the present season is expected to be the best for some years. ...

    Article : 128 words
  3. Country Notes.

    At the annual examination of the children of the Braidwood Public School, the third and fourth classes were put through very exhaustive examinations in grammar, parsing, history, and ...

    Article : 970 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Land.—The following land was taken up at the local lands office last Thursday: Joseph R. Elks, e.p. 75a and c.l. 225a, parish Hyland, county Fitzroy; Commercial Bank, 79a, parish Williams, county ...

    Article : 90 words
  5. Pambula.

    A Meeting was held in the Pambula School of Arts at which it was decided to start a local branch of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity. About 20 persons have given in their names ...

    Article : 134 words
  6. Bega.

    The Village Settlement.—Trouble is already looming over the Bega Labor Settlement. The settlers do not seem to take kindly to the co-operative System, which is the foundation of the whole ...

    Article : 270 words
  7. Yass.

    Land Board.—A meeting of the local land board was held before Messrs. Moriarty (chairman) and J. W. Gray, when the following cases were dealt with:—Postponed for measurement: Elizabeth ...

    Article : 1,096 words
  8. Port Macquarie.

    The Weather has been very changeable here during the last fortnight, warm and cold alternating. Still we are being impressed that spring is again with us, the clever beginning to show well on the river ...

    Article : 119 words
  9. Quirindi.

    Attempted Suicide.—A man named Hedgo, a bachelor living in Pitchford-street, attempted suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. The unfortunate man held the weapon to his forehead and pulled the ...

    Article : 208 words
  10. Deniliquin.

    Presentation.—A very interesting evening was held in the Town Hall, when Mrs. Strachan was presented with a purse of sovereigns, the proceeds of a complimentary entertainment given on her behalf for ...

    Article : 131 words
  11. Grafton.

    The Season.—For farming pursuits more seasonable weather could hardly be desired than that which we are now experiencing. P. and A. Society.—At a meeting called for ...

    Article : 288 words
  12. Richmond.

    Death.—Mr. John Woods, of the Grose, an old and respected resident of the district, has died. The funeral was attended by several hundreds from Kurrajong, Richmond, and Windsor. ...

    Article : 109 words
  13. Tumut.

    Gymnasium.—Mr. N. Emanuel, of this town, is making an earnest effort to establish a gymnasium here for the benefit of the young men whose business occupations prevent them giving attention to athletic ...

    Article : 138 words
  14. Hillston.

    A Sad Accident, terminating fatally, has happened to an old resident. From what can be learned of the occurrence it appears that Mr. John Bales, shortly after dinner, proceeded about a mile from the ...

    Article : 168 words
  15. West Maitland.

    New Long Bridge.—A considerable amount of satisfaction is expressed in West Maitland at the fact that a tender has been accepted by the Minister for Public Works for the construction of a new long ...

    Article : 291 words
  16. Lismore.

    A Special Area, of 57 acres, situated near Li[?]mora, was taken, up at £5 an acre. The land is to to used for cane growing. A Meeting of the provisional board of directors ...

    Article : 280 words
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