SIR,—The opinion is held forth by some of us that the prosperity of Glamorgan depends, in a high degree, on a steamer running regularly between Swansea and Hobart Town. Further, that a steamer ...
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Article : 52 wordsIt is needless to say that the arrival of our new Governor has been the event of events of the last week. He was eagerly expected, and his advent has been celebrated by demonstrations of honour ...
Article : 1,405 wordsYesterday afternoon the twenty-fifth annual exhibition of the Poultry Society opened at the Town Hall, and so far has proved a thorough success. The show itself is not so large as those of recent ...
Article : 2,191 wordsClass 1. Yellow or Jonque Belgian Cock (adult)— First prize, Wm. Aldred; second, J. C. Northcote. Class 2. Yellow or Jonque Belgian Hen (adult)— First prize, J. C. Northcote; second, G. F. Lovett. ...
Article : 368 wordsMr. E. W. Woodgate, who has been appointed assayer and weigher at the Mount Bischoff Co.'s Smelting Works for six months, entered upon his duties on Monday. His appointment has given ...
Article : 1,507 wordsA further advance of 10s. has taken place in tin, which is now £68. Wool is in less demand, and the prices occasionally casier. ...
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Article : 280 wordsClass 1. Black Spanish (adults)—First prize, Joseph Lowes, Launceston. Class 2. Black Spanish (young birds)—First prize, £1s. (given by G. V. Partridge, Esq.); second, 10s. ...
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Article : 38 wordsThe Lambton and other collieries are working to-day. ...
Article : 14 wordsFor the best sample of Canary Seed, not less than 141b., grown in the colony—First prize, F. E. Littler, Launceston; second, R. C. Jenkins. For the beat sample of Buckwheat, grown in the ...
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Article : 564 wordsThe Legislative Assembly has rejected the motion of want of confidence brought forward by the leader of the Opposition, Mr. Griffiths, to tho effect:- "That the proposals of the Government in ...
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Article : 26 wordsBefore Mr. Tarleton, P.M., and Mr. Travers, J.P. SERVING CONSTARLAS WITH LIQUOR. — Jane Banks, licensee of the Elephant and Cstle Hotel, ...
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Article : 784 wordsMr. John Conway is negociating with a view of forming an Australian Eleven to visit England next year. It is proposed to make the team thoroughly representative of the colonies. ...
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Article : 239 wordsClass 1. Black Carriers (adults)—Firstprize, E. Luckman. Class 2. Dun Carriers (adults)—Prize, E. Luckman. Class 3. Blue Carriers (adults)—Prize, John Dorsett. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 21 Aug 1879, Page 3
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