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  2. Amusements.

    NEW OPERA HOUSE.—On Saturday night a farcical comedy (as it is called in the bills), adapted by W. S. Craven from the French, was produced in this theatre, before a crowded House, The word ...

    Article : 1,623 words
  3. [?] American Letter.

    Business affairs in this country have not been in the very briskest of conditions during the last month. Yet, in the East there is not the same stagnation of business industries as is felt on this coast. ...

    Article : 2,969 words
  4. Balmain Hospital.

    The ceremony of formally opening the Balmain Cottage Hospital was performed by Sir Alexander Stuart on Saturday afternoon. A number of those present went through the building after which they ...

    Article : 647 words
  5. Mining News.

    Mr. Gudgeon, the finder of the Stanton-Harcourt Reef, Maryborough (Q.), which gave a prospect of 7oz of gold to the ton, has gone to Brisbane to float a company. ...

    Article : 37 words
  6. Vermin Destruction.

    On Saturday Me. H. Scott introduced to the Commissioner of Lands a deputation, comprising the chairman of the district councils and the vermin boards, besides a number of gentlemen interested in agricultural ...

    Article : 278 words
  7. HERBERTON (Q.) ITEMS.

    At the Great Northern Tin-mine, Herberton (Q.), the pumping and winding machinery are being erected, and good ore is being raised by the Ly-ee-Moon, Three Star, Bradlaugh, Defiance, and Poor ...

    Article : 204 words
  8. VICTORIAN ITEMS.

    MARYBOROUGH.—The Golden Stream Company's yield for the week was 113oz 16dwt. No. 1 Tribute 20oz 6dwt. the Kong Meng Company's yield was 202oz 3dwt. ...

    Article : 259 words
  9. The Brisbane Fire.

    It appears that the quantity of goods stored in the bonded warehouse which was burned down on Friday was considerably underestimated. No definite particulars are yet obtainable, but the value of the stock ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. Battle With Rattlesnakes.

    On the morning of May 21, a party of three young men, W. P. Hall and two brothers named Westfall, had a lively encounter with a lot of rattlesnakes and black snakes at Rose's Switch, about six miles west of ...

    Article : 577 words
  11. A MINING EXHIBITION.

    The coal and iron masters of Scotland having promptly subscribed the guarantee found of £500 desired for the object, the council of the Mining Institute of Scotland has decided to open an exhibition of ...

    Article : 48 words
  12. AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.—SILVER-BEARING INRONSTONE LOAD, NEAR SILVERTON.

    The warden in Silverton, under date July 31, informed the Under-Secretary for Mines that a very large ironstone lode had been discovered on the Corona station, about 60 miles from Silverton, and 35 ...

    Article : 189 words
  13. Land Law Reform.

    In Lakeman's Hotel, Hay, on Friday evening, a meeting of selectors and others was held to discuss land law reform and the advisableness of choosing a selectors' representative for the district at the next ...

    Article : 120 words
  14. GYMPIE RETURNS.

    GYMPIE, Monday.—The total yield of gold at Gympie for the month of July was 9321oz, and the dividends amounted to £14,000. These returns show a marked improvement on any preceding month of the ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. A New Zealand Loan.

    In reference to our cablegram of Saturday as to a New Zealand railway loan, it may be interesting to mention that the Wellington-Manawatu line of railway connects the "Empire City" of New Zealand ...

    Article : 134 words
  16. TEMORA ITEMS.

    TEMORA, Monday.—The South Australian Co. cleaned up 80oz of smelted gold from 70 tons of stone from the 200ft level, which is increasing in richness as it deepens. Splendid gold has been got in the ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. Science for Parramatta.

    Dr. Taylor, the distinguished scientist, who has been for some time delighting the intellectual portion of the population of sydney to an unprecedented extent, is to deliver two of his best "gossips" on ...

    Article : 117 words
  18. Terrible Scene at an Execution.

    Moses Shrimpton, aged 66 years, was executed at Worcester prison, lately, for the murder of Police constable Davies, at Alve Church. since his condemnation he took food readily and slept well. He ...

    Article : 300 words
  19. Eight Hours Demonstration.

    A meeting of the Eight Hours Demonstration Committee was held on Friday evening in the Swan-with-two-Necks Hotel, when there were eighteen societies represented. The president, Mr. E. H. ...

    Article : 183 words
  20. St. John's, Paddington.

    There was a large assemblage of Presbyterians in paddington on Saturday afternoon to witness the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new transept for St. John's Presbyterian Church. The ...

    Article : 144 words
  21. Accident in Balmain.

    A rather serious accident happened on Friday to a man named Edwin Jackson, of Darling-street, Balmain. He was playing with his son, and accidentally broke his ankle. He was taken to the Balmain ...

    Article : 50 words
  22. Shipmasters' Picnic.

    The overseer sailing shipmasters of the port of Sydney had a "high old tome" on Saturday, when St. David's day was celebrated by a picnic to the lovely grounds of Dr. Hansan, at pearly Bay. The ...

    Article : 452 words
  23. Trades Unions.

    An interesting lecture on "Trades Unions" was delivered in the lecture hall of the school of Arts, Pitt-street, on Saturday night, by Mr. B.R. Wise. There was a large audience. Mr. Justice Windeyer ...

    Article : 194 words
  24. Artificial Diamonds.

    Of the many attempts which have been made by' skilled chemists to produce artificial diamonds, the only success belongs to Mr. J. B. Hannay, of Glasgow, said KNOWLEDGE. In the year 1880 this ...

    Article : 264 words
  25. Order of Royal Foresters.

    Court Harmony, 430, of the order of Royal Foresters, celebrated its twenty-ninth anniversary by a banquet in the lodge-rooms, Sutherland's Club-house Hotel, Abercrombie-street, on Saturday night ...

    Article : 452 words
  26. Temperance In Newtown.

    On Sunday afternoon a great juvenile Temperance demonstration was held in Newtown, to celebrate the opening of the Temperance Hall. The New South Wales United Evangelistic Association has leased the ...

    Article : 331 words
  27. Paper from Sawdust.

    A Vermont newspaper, the RUTLAND DAILY HERALD, is entirely printed on paper made from sawdust, the product of Mr. pond's roller pulp machine, by which aawdust, shavings, chips, and ...

    Article : 248 words
  28. A New Directory.

    A Post-office Directory for New South Wales will shortly be published by Messrs. Wise, Caffin, and Co., of Bond-street, Sydney. The work when completed will contain 1400 pages, giving the names ...

    Article : 101 words
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