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Advertising : 1,058 wordsThe second volume of this work, of the 1888 edition, fully maintains the high standard attained to in previous editions, while the information's brought down to the ...
Article : 468 wordsThese clubs met on Saturday afternoon on the upper cricket ground. The weather was very sultry and unpleasant, though the attendance of the public was up to the average, ...
Article : 540 wordsAt a quarter to 1 p.m. yesterday the body of a man was found by some boys in Albert Park. A constable found the body lying on its back with hands extended, ...
Article : 229 wordsAt the annual meeting of the Scottish Australian Mining Company, the chairman stated that the trade at Lambton colliery, New South Wales (the property of the ...
Article : 154 wordsIt is generally said that " no news is good news," but this is not always the case. There is certainly a dearth of news in quiet Longford, but this is chiefly caused by the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 456 wordsThe Special Commission of Judges resumed their sittings yesterday, and the police and official shorthand reporters gave evidence regarding speeches delivered by ...
Article : 45 wordsThe Czar, having returned from the Caucasus, has visited Moscow, where he received ovations from the inhabitants. He is mow sojourning at Gatchina. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Newcastle Conference has brought its labours to a conclusion after preparing draft agreement for settlement of strike, which will be submitted to the various lodges for ...
Article : 68 wordsThe general and most absorbing topic of conversation just now is the weather. Hitherto that has been all that could be desired, but new the keen, cold parching ...
Article : 419 wordsTenders have been invited for the Melbourne Harbours Trust loan of a quarter of a million, at 4 per cent., the minimum is filed at £101. Tenders will be opened on ...
Article : 41 wordsThe most violent hurricane ever experienced at Clermont swept over the town on Tuesday evening. The heat had been exceptionally severe some days previously, and ...
Article : 458 wordsPositive news has been received at Zanzibar that Mr, H M. Stanley was safe in November last, though he had undergone a severe conflict with fever, and sufferad ...
Article : 43 wordsThe yachting season 1888-9 was opened on Saturday afternoon with a series of manouvres, and the committee of the Derwent Sailing Club are to be congratulated ...
Article : 357 wordsThe council then resolved itself into a Sohool Board of Advice for the district. On the motion of Councillor Butler, seconded by Councillor Harrisson, it ...
Article : 184 wordsTeams representing the above clubs met on the lower ground on Saturday afternoon, and after a pleasantly contested game a win for the Alberts by 99 runs was recorded. ...
Article : 234 wordsSir Lionel Sackville West, the British Minister at Washington, is returning to England on leave of absence. ...
Article : 21 wordsIt is understood that Sir Wm. Jervois, the retiring Governor of New Zealand, has been appointed to Queensland. ...
Article : 23 wordsSignor Staghano has recovered £71,000 from the Bank of England in connection with the Glica frauds. ...
Article : 22 wordsThe Empress Victoria of Germany arrives in England on a visit to the Queen on the 17th inst. ...
Article : 29 wordsThe road trust met in the afternoon, the following members being present:—Messrs. J. C. Lord (Chairman), W. Burbury, W. Nettlefold, R. Jones, and R. Harrisson. ...
Article : 543 wordsThe Economist says the Taranaki Harbour Board is defaulting in payment of interest on borrowed money, and that the Dunedin Harbour Board will possibly follow the same ...
Article : 33 wordsA match was played on Saturday at New Town between the Commercial School, New Town, and the Christ's College (juniors), and resulted in a win for the College by 49 runs. ...
Article : 280 wordsA rebellion has broken out in the Republic Of Hayti, and the ports are at present blockaded. ...
Article : 20 wordsAn inquest was held this morning before Mr. F. W. Von Stieglitz, on the body of Shannon H. D. Napper, who was drowned yesterday at the public baths. The evidence ...
Article : 534 wordsThe Ellendale and Fentonbury ratepayers are particularly pleased to learn of the practical issue in dealing with the much-vexed question of re-appropriating the £1,500 voted ...
Article : 424 wordsAustralian wheat, ex warehouse, has advanced, and is now quoted at 43s, 6d. to 44s. New Zealand longberry quoted at 43s. to 43s. 6d. ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Lounceston quotation for tin ore on Saturday was 17s. 9d. The following quantities of tin ore, ex s.S. Herbert, have been received at ...
Article : 909 wordsThe delegates of associated brokers have convinced the committee of Australian shippers appointed on October 9 to confer with them that the advance in rates for ...
Article : 161 wordsMr. Playford has received a telegram from Sir Thomas McIlwraith, congratulating him on the Legislative Council having adopted the tonnage limitation of 500 tons, ...
Article : 43 wordsThe Sandy Bay rifle range was fully occupied on Saturday last by members of the Defence Force, i.e., Permanent Artillery, Torpedo Corps, and Rifle Regiment. The ...
Article : 159 wordsThe Oroya's mails were delivered to-day. ...
Article : 12 wordsBank of England reserve of notes and coin £11,842,000, as against £12,098,000 for previous week, the proportion to liabilities being 38 per cent, against 383/8 per cent. ...
Article : 61 wordsThe Agent-General has cabled that the Secretary of State for the Colonies has officially informed him that the Queen will be advised to give her assent to the ...
Article : 86 wordsAt the Court to day, Maurice Weston was fined £25 and costs for breach of the Rabbit Act. The magistrates present were—Messrs. A McDowall, E. Nicholas and W. Bisdee. ...
Article : 56 wordsEvery voter in West Devon is now getting excited, and already preparations are being made for November 19. Of the candidates for Braddon's place, Dr. McCall is the most ...
Article : 359 wordsThis is one of the finest seasons we have had for years, the crops are looking splendid. Feed is in abundance everywhere. The farmers look forward to a plentiful harvest ...
Article : 222 wordsThe V.R.C. Spring Meeting commenced yesterday at Flemington before a very large attendance, computed between 40,000 and 60,000. The weather was close and sultry, ...
Article : 1,573 wordsA handicap match was held by members of the above club, three prizes being competed for. The conditions were:—Wimbledon targets are scoring; seven shots kneeling at ...
Article : 294 wordsA heavy thunderstorm occurred here last night, accompanied with much and vivid lightning. Rainfall registered 30 points. ...
Article : 24 wordsFather Murphy, who is leaving here, was presented to-day with the last of a series of addresses, with testimonial, to the value of £72. In his reply he dwelt upon ...
Article : 64 wordsThe usual monthly meeting of the Municipal Council took place at the Council Chambers on Saturday last. Present: The Wardan (Mr. W. Burbury), Messrs. J. C. ...
Article : 728 wordsOwing to the gallop of Wbakawai on Saturday, in which he broke all the two mile records, he has advanced rapidly to the head of the betting for the Cup, and left off ...
Article : 185 wordsAlderman T. Dillon, of Hobart, was a passenger by the s.s. Southern Cross to-day for Melbourne. During last week be visited different parts of West Devon, with a view ...
Article : 115 wordsMdme. Adelina Patti writes:—"I have found Pears'Soap matchless for the hands and complexion," (Signed) ADELINA PATTI, PEARS' SOAP—Pure! Fragrant! ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Mon 5 Nov 1888, Page 3
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