Telegraphic particulars of the disaster to the British in the district of Candahar hare been received. It appears that General Burrows, with three thousand men under him, was ...
Article : 349 wordsMr. Berry has been endeavouring to form a Ministry, but has so far failed, negociations between himself, Sir John O'shanassy, Mr. Wrixon, and Sir Bryan O'Loghlen having been broken off. Mr. ...
Article : 77 wordsSouthern Cross, s.s., 477 tons, T. Capur[?], from Melbourne 28th inst. Passengers—Saloon: Mr. and Mrs. D. Sweetning, Miss Leeson, Messrs. W. E. Mathews, W. Fisher, A. Turner, P. Buckley, J. ...
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Advertising : 1,128 wordsJohn and Margaret Port Esperance, timber; John and Mary, Southport, timber; Good Intent, Port Cygnet, produce; Huon Pine, Long Bay, firewood. ...
Article : 26 wordsLoongana, barque, 279 tons, for Auckland. ...
Article : 12 wordsBella Mary, barque, for Dunedin. Priscilla, ketch, 34 tons, J. T. McGrath, for East Coast ports. Starling, ketch, 58 tons, W. J. Garth, for Bicheno, ...
Article : 44 wordsWheat is dull at 4s. to 4s. 2½d. In flour there is no business doing. ...
Article : 20 wordsLONDON.—Ethel, barque (left Deal [?]une 7, and Start Point June 12), early in September; Lufra, barque (left on July 16), early in October; Wagoola, ship, loading; Windward, ship, loading. ...
Article : 101 wordsThe meeting last night in favour of an address of congratulation to Mr. Berry was a failure, as only a few working men attended, and the meeting was not by any means unanimous, Mr. David Buchanan ...
Article : 343 wordsMELBOURNE.—Southern Cross, s.s., on Monday. SYDNEY.—Tasman, s.s., on Saturday next. ADELAIDE.—Empress of China, barquentine, early; Clematis, brig, on Tuesday; Rosalie, brig, early. ...
Article : 34 wordsIncluded in the manifest of the Southern Cross are the following consignments:- ExSouthern Cross, from Melbourne—913 pkgs merchandise: FERGUSON AND CO. ...
Article : 198 wordsTHE PROPRIETORS of THE MERCURY par. ticularly request all those who OWE LONG OVER-DUE ACCOUNTS, to favour them, with [?]MMEDIATE SETTLEMENT. The Proprietors ...
Article : 65 wordsOur Summary of News for Home Readers, containing a complete epitome of the fortnight's events, for despatch by the steamer Hydaspea, from Melbourne, will be published on WEDNESDAY NEXT. ...
Article : 41 wordsThe match between the Australian Eleven and Eighteen of Hull resulted in a victory for the Australians by nine wickets. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe Assembly this evening went into committet to consider the proposed mail contract. Mr. McIlwraith made a long speech in reply to the arguments raised against the service. Mr. Dougl[?] ...
Article : 140 wordsJuly 30, moon.—Aladdin, whaling barque, anchored, off Little Sandy Bay. Sunset.—Priscilla, ketch, off Cape Raoul: Starling, ketch, off Franklin Island; Bella Mary, barque, off Cape Frederick Henry. ...
Article : 700 wordsTHIS AFTERNOON, at 3; and THIS EVENING, at 8. Gir[?] ...
Article : 15 wordsThe pressure which has been brought to bear from all quartors, to induce the Porte to yield to the decision of the Berlin Conference with regard to Montenegro, has had a good effect. It ...
Article : 76 wordsSo much may be learned from the lesson which our brother colonists of New Zealand are teaching us that we feel we need make no apology for further referring to the report of the Commission ...
Article : 4,508 wordsThe Treasurer moved the second reading of t[?] Electoral Districts Bill, increasing the membersh[?] of both Houses. He repeated his previous state ments, that, personally, he was of opinion that [?] ...
Article : 512 wordsConsols are half lower, being 98. ...
Article : 14 wordsTin is quoted at £92. Wool is qui[?]t, Hides are active for most descriptions. ...
Article : 25 wordsThe Jockey Club has decided, after investigation, that the Duke of Westminster's Bond Or, the winner of the Derby of 1880, was not changed as a yearling with Tadcaster as alleged, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 72 wordsThe natives continue fencing across the constabulary roads, in parties of four a day, who in regularly arrested. Upwards of 30 are now [?] custody. ...
Article : 37 wordsThe R.M.S. City of Sydney arrived at, Anckland on Tuesday, July 27. The following is the English news telegraphed to the Melbourne papers:— ...
Article : 219 wordsENGLAND.—Via San Francisco, due about the 6th prox. Via Brindis and Ceylon, due on the 13th prox. VICTORIA AND OTHER COLONIES.—Via Launceston, ...
Article : 108 wordsMELBOURNE.—The Argus of Wednesday last says:- "Breadstuffs have only had moderate attention, and for trade purposes solely. At the Exchange rooms this forenoon flour was disposed of at and upto £9 and ...
Article : 414 wordsThe Sultan has greatly increased the strength of the Turkish forces in Albania, with the avowod object of overcoming the resistance of the inhabitants to the fulfilment of the ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 31 Jul 1880, Page 2
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