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  2. Amusements.

    QUEEN'S THEATRE.—"Under the Willows" was repoated last night. The several characters in the play were sustaines with the ability which obaracteised the previous performance of it. "Under ...

    Article : 970 words
  3. Municipal Elections.

    To-day eight gentlemen are to be elected to represent the ratepayers in the various wards of this city. For Brisbane ward Messrs. Charles Field and John Taylor are the contestants; Macquarie ward, R. ...

    Article : 252 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 162 words
  5. Shipping.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,308 words
  6. Prosecution of "Wild Oats."

    AT the Water Police Court, this morning, H. J. Franklin, the publisher and proprietor of WILD OATS, was brought up to show cause why the articles seized by detective Camphin, on the 26th instant ...

    Article : 383 words
  7. Notes on Current Events.

    It is matter for some little surprise that a spirit of enterprise with regard to the developing of the mining resources of the colony is not more noticeable in Sydney. We have no wish to infer that ...

    Article : 954 words
  8. CABLE MESSAGES.

    LONDON, November 29.—The great sculling race between Trickett and Ross, for £200 a side, came off to-day on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake. ...

    Article : 87 words
  9. LAYCOCK AND HANLAN.

    LONDON, November 29.—A match between Laycock and Hanlan for the sculling championship of the world has been arranged. The race will take place ...

    Article : 69 words
  10. Brovities.

    Laycock and Hanlan are matched. Trickott and Ross pull again on Saturday. The Municipal elections took place to-day. A destructive fire occurred at Lithgow this ...

    Article : 950 words
  11. Official Change.

    LONDON, November 29.—The Right Hon. George J. Shaw-Lefevre, Secretary to the Admiralty, has been appointed First Commissioner of Works and Public ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. The Country Elections.

    THE country constituencies are continuing to chose sensible and substantial representatives, and are sending to the right-about the adventurers and empty windbags ...

    Article : 605 words
  13. Mr. Goschen.

    LONDON, November 29.—The Right Hon. G. J. Gosehen, M.P., British Ambassador at Stamboul, is about to pay a visit to London. ...

    Article : 25 words
  14. Selling a Child.

    A curious scheme for raising money by the virtual sale of a child nearly 14 years of age was unearthed yesterday by a Press reporter. On Wednesday last the following advertisement ...

    Article : 633 words
  15. The Wool Sales.

    LONDON, November 29.—Greasy wool is firmer in price, and in active demand. ...

    Article : 17 words
  16. Wheat Market.

    LONDON, November 29.—The wheat market is flat. ...

    Article : 11 words
  17. Consuls.

    LONDON, November 29.—A further advance has taken place in consuls, which are now quoted at 100½. ...

    Article : 19 words
  18. Discount.

    LONDON, November 29.—The market rate of discount is 2 per cent., or ½ below bank rate. ...

    Article : 19 words
  19. Metals.

    LONDON, November 29.—The quotations for tin and copper are unchanged. ...

    Article : 14 words
  20. Colonial Securities.

    LONDON, November 29.—New South Wales and South Australian 4 per cents, are unchanged, the former being quoted at £102, and the latter at £100. ...

    Article : 36 words
  21. LATEST TELEGRAMS.

    Over 100 gentlemen met at the residence of Mr. Hugh Taylor, last night, to present him with an address and testimonial for his past services as their representative in Parliament. Mr. J. ...

    Article : 106 words
  22. Magnificent Gold Yield at Gympie.

    A most extraordinary crushing has taken place at the Golden Crown Company's mine at Gympie. 126 tons 17cwt of quartz has been reduced, giving an astonishing yield of 1776oz 10dwt 18gr of ...

    Article : 54 words
  23. Police Courts.

    Three lads named Hugh Miller, Alexander Ross, and Thomas [?]gram, aged about 12 years, were charged with stealing a parse containing 9s from the till of John Crummy. Miller was fined 20s or 7 ...

    Article : 339 words
  24. Destructive Fire at Lithgow.

    A great fire occurred at Lithgow this morning, resulting in the destruction of a large amount of property. The establishments of Messrs. Gibbs and Bennett (storekeepers), Rein and M'Laughlin ...

    Article : 71 words
  25. The Infirmary.

    A Chinaman named Lune On, living in Harrington Place, was knocked down by a bus, in George-street yesterday, and was removed to the Infirmary with injury to his back. Thomas Quilch, aged 54, living ...

    Article : 154 words
  26. FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

    SIR,—Are we so apathetic, so indifferent to matters intimately affecting oar well being and the interests of those who shall succeed us, that nothing short of an earthquake will rouse us from our lethargy? Or ...

    Article : 452 words
  27. Commercial.

    The chief item of interest in the import market to-day was the disposal at auction of the entire cargo of Mauritius sugar just received per Jason. The attendance of the trade was good, and the importers ...

    Article : 268 words
  28. Attempted Suicide.

    William Samson, the coloured man who cut his throat on Sunday, was sent to Maitland Gaol yesterday for eight days for medical treatment. ...

    Article : 27 words
  29. The Opera.

    It is not to be wondered at that on the production of Balfe's charming romantic opera "The Rose of Castile," that the Theatre Royal should be crowded. This was the case last night when the following ...

    Article : 484 words
  30. Important Action.

    At the District Court, yesterday, the important case of Bevan v. Stokes, resulted in a dismissal. It was a question of title. Plaintiff was lessee of certain land from Mr. A. A. Dangar, near Port ...

    Article : 112 words
  31. BANK MANAGERS.

    SIR,—As the subject on which I have written is of importance to all holders of bank sharce, you will confer a favour by its publication. I hold a few shares in one of the banks in the colony, and ...

    Article : 405 words
  32. English Mails.

    We understand that letters for the United Kingdom for transmission by the San Francisco mail steamer Zealandia will be received at the General Post Office later than the specified time, in order to ...

    Article : 60 words
  33. The Goat Nuisance.

    Considerable damage has been done lately to the trees and shrubsin Hyde Park by a number of goats which have obtained admission, and which have done more damage than can be repaired for some years. ...

    Article : 91 words
  34. NEWTOWN.

    At the Newtown Police Court this morning, 22 small debts cases were disposed of, William Marquet, charged with assaulting Annie Marie Evans, at Newtown, with intent to commit a capital ...

    Article : 54 words
  35. The Late Mr. W. S. Lyster's Funeral.

    We (Melbourne ARGUS) record with regret the death of Mr. W. S. Lyster, the managing director of the Opera House, at the age of 52. His decrease, which was not unexpected, occurred at 20 minutes ...

    Article : 153 words
  36. FARM PRODUCE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 223 words
  37. The Agricultural Society.

    A meeting of the Agricultural Council was held in the society's rooms to-day, Mr. G. N. Griffiths in the chair. The report of the executive committee was road and adopted. The secretary read the financial ...

    Article : 216 words
  38. A Runaway Stopped.

    A correspondent writes—Passing along Barrack-street last night about 6 o'clock, an act of bravery came under my notice that I think should not go un-noticed. A horse had bolted with a spring cart, and ...

    Article : 195 words
  39. The Dibbs Divorce Case.

    The third day's sitting of the court before which the above cause is being heard saw quite as large an attendance as those preceding it, and no apparent flagging of interest in the proceedings. Being ...

    Article : 129 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 103 words
  41. Stock and Share Report.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 30 words
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