Lovers of foot-racing, and those who take an interest in sporting mattera, will be glad to learn that Frank G. Brown, of Maitland, has been matched to run Charles Carver, of Warialds, 200 yards, for £50 ...
Article : 118 wordsThe Russians in position at the Shipka Pass, numbering 15,000 men, again been attacked, by sulieman Pasha with the flower of his army aumbering 35,000 men. The fighting was most ...
Article : 119 wordsTHE election for Ean Sydney took place yesterday, and the result of the balioling was the return of the Hon. Johm Davies. Postmaster-General, who had the large majority of 2317 votes over his opponent, Mr. Niman Melville. The polling ...
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Advertising : 41 wordsThe following letter appeared in the Melbourne ARGUS last Thrusday, signed by thirteen stock agency firms:—"Sir,—We the undersigned stock agents in Melbourne, having perused with great attention Mr. ...
Article : 177 wordsWe notice that the home papers are praising greatly, and contrasting unfavourably our wool with that of Victoria. Now the fact is that while she is thus gaining fame for her wools they are chiefly ...
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Family Notices : 139 wordsMr. Ward, of Toorale, states that on the sight of 1st August, some person passed a light through the Blabs of his house, and, but for the timely diecovery of the fict, and the tearing down of the burning lining ...
Article : 68 wordsMr. Thomas J. Osborne, writing from Palmerston, N. T. to his father, Mr. T. K. Osborne of West Maitland, under date 29th July, says: "Sam Haig, a miner, who took unto himself a partner of the male ...
Article : 275 wordsThe new public school at Emu Plains was formally opened veeterday by the Hon. Sir Henry Parkes, M.P., in presence of a large number of residents of the district. The building is constructed of stone, and has ...
Article : 340 wordsAs well frum the need for a copious rainfall that exists in Sydney, as from the dire accounts of the state of the interior, considerable interest is taken in the weather changes. The news of heavy rains in ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 wordsAustria has not been very conspicuous bat a fighting power since she was used up so handsomely and rapidly by the Prussians at Sadowa. The lesson taught her then has been of great benefit, however ...
Article : 224 wordsTHE news received yesterday, through London, from the seat of war, is more decisive than any which had reached us here for some time back. The latest of our telegrams is the more ...
Article : 1,022 wordsThough not invited as a member of the Press, 1 yet had the honour and the pleasure of returning thank when the tout of that "mighty engine" was proposed in highly complimentary terms, on Thursday ...
Article : 1,107 wordsTHE nomination for Camden took place on Monday at the Court house, Berrtma. The Returning Officer, Mr. J. M. Antill, commended the proc[?]dings by reading the advertisement convening the meeting and the writ of election. Mr. ...
Article : 656 wordsThe Turkish reports as to the rout of the Russians from the Shipka Pass are altogether untrue. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe following are the words of Mr. Berry, the Victorian Premier, in proposing the tax on stock from this Colony. He says:—"We propone, in addition to the land tax, to impose a duty on all sheep, cattle ...
Article : 1,098 wordsThe fallowing are particulars of an occurrence notified recently in our Brisbane telegram:—The QUEENSLAND TIMES of the 23rd says: We exceedingly regret to record a rather serious accident which ...
Article : 199 wordsThe passession of the Shipka Pass being essential to the Turkish success in Bulgaia. Sulieman Pasha has made the most stupendons efforts to drive the Russians from the positon. The attacks have ...
Article : 53 wordsM. Gambetta is to be prosecuted for a hostile speech on the action of President m'Mahon. ...
Article : 26 wordsThe news received here from Bulgaria does not confirm the Turkish reports to the effect that the Russians had been driven from the Shipka Pass. The Russians are still masters of the situation. ...
Article : 39 wordsWhile at most of our election contests there has been much more excitement than the candidates could comfortably bear, there was comparatively little at yesterday's contest, and there would probably have ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 143 wordsAt the Yass police court on Monday, before Mr. Yates, P.m., Gordon Henry Devlin, a schoolmaster, at Gundaroo, who had been appreshended upon warrant, was brought before the court, Mr. ...
Article : 191 wordsTHE [?] rain which has fallen prevented anything like work being done on the course this morning. Rayalty, accompanied by Rangatirs. went on the tan, but only slowly. Tocal did the Darhy distance, together [?] Lorton, and the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 285 wordsATe bad telegraphic nows last evening respecting the Normanby, to the effect that the vessel had been floated. The difficulties which beset the undertaking were very great. The Rockhampton ARGUS states ...
Article : 202 wordsAn inquiry has been held as to the loss of the barque Alcandre. The Board, after hearing the whole of the evidence, decided that there was no blame attached to her captain or officers, the vessel ...
Article : 58 wordsAn unfortunate accident happened with the Melbourne hounds on Saturday, which resulted in a son of Mr. Baillie, of Toorak, being severaly injured. The meet was at Worribe-park, where a good ...
Article : 235 wordsThe steamer Normanby has been got up. but has been obliged to anchor in consequence of a leak, which has been temporarily stopped. Captain Reddell expects to proceed south at the latter end ...
Article : 50 wordsAn accident of a peculiar nature happened at Maitland on Sunday morning to a gentleman—a captain of a French vessel at present lying in the harbour at Newcastle. It appears (says the MERCURY) that ...
Article : 206 wordsThe best offer for flour at auction to-day was £14 15s and there are sellers at £15 but no buyers at that price. There is an advance of 7d on maize, 4s being now asked. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 146 wordsThe S. A. Register quotes the vote of the House of Lords in June, 1850, egainst the Ministry, and the subsequent proceedings, as a justification of the Assembly interposing in the present deadlock. ...
Article : 91 wordsThe Mount Perry correspondent of the MARY-BOHOUGH CHRONICLE states:—A very dis[?]trous fire broke out about 2 o'clock this morning, in the slaughter yards of Messrs. Pollock Bros. The fire ...
Article : 399 wordsThe annual general meeting of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation was held on Sunday morning, at the ball at the rear of the Synagogue, Bourke-street west. About sixty member were present. The ...
Article : 349 wordsA contrivance has been patented by Mr. W. Bracker, of Bourke-street west, for preventing a horse from running away with a vehicle when he happens to be left unwatched in the street Mr. Brocker has ...
Article : 310 wordsA short description of the new lighthouse on the Tipara Reef, which was lighted for the first time on Monday, August 20, may not be uninteresting to our readers. The building is constructed on iron screw ...
Article : 315 wordsConcerning the Evandele murder, the CORNWALL CHRONICLE, of August 24, reports:—" An inquest was held at Evandale on Wednesday, before Mr. Charles Arthur, to ascertain the cause of death of Thomas ...
Article : 205 wordsA serious and fatal mining accident is reported from the Rokewood mining district. While several men were at work yesterday in the All Nations claim, the eared gave way, and three of ...
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Advertising : 255 wordsThe Mayor's fancy dress ball last night was largely attended; the dresses were very brilliant, and the whole affair a great success.—Mr. Thomas Spurgeon, son of the Rev. Mr Spurgeon ...
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Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), Wed 29 Aug 1877, Page 2
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