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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 58 words
  3. BUILDINGS AND WORKS.

    The Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners are steadily improving the wharfage and other accommodation running along the foreshores of the harbour. During last year the sum of ...

    Article : 617 words
  4. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

    A little irregularity prevailed in prices on Change yesterday. Bank of New South Wales shares improved 2s 6d, Bellambi Coal 2s 6d, and Sydney Hydraulic, paid, 3d, other sales ...

    Article : 674 words
  5. RAILWAY MATTERS.

    Sir.—I fall to see the logic of the Chief Commissioner's reply to the deputation on Monday last. He says:—"There are already loud complaints about the overcrowding of trains, ...

    Article : 304 words
  6. COMMERCIAL.

    The week opened in the import markets with more signs of activity than have been apparent for some time past. Teas were in strong request, despite the fact that four ...

    Article : 219 words
  7. PRODUCE MARKETS.

    The turnover in produce circles yesterday was up to average "first of the week" proportions. Buyers congregated [?] large number[?] at the chief centres of the trade, and, despite the abnormally high prices ...

    Article : 2,170 words
  8. STOCK TRUCKINGS.

    For the sale of May 16, 404 sheep vans and 96 cattle waggons; May 20, 100 and 101. ...

    Article : 21 words
  9. HOMEBUSH STOCK MARKET.

    About 13,850 sheep and lambs were penned at yesterday's sales, from 48 consignors. The sheep comprised a large porportion of medium an duseful quality merino wethers and ewcs, with occasional pens ...

    Article : 1,987 words
  10. INDUSTRIAL VERSUS ORDINARY ASSURANCE.

    "Equity" writes:- Sir,—I notice in your columns a reference to the figures of the Industrial Department of the A.M.P. Society. Surely the expense of conducting this ...

    Article : 575 words
  11. FLOUR FREIGHTS TO THE EAST.

    Following on what appeared the other day regarding the great shortage of broadstuffs freights to the East, and Melbourne millers' allegations that Sydney ...

    Article : 502 words
  12. RAILWAY UNPUNCTUALITY.

    Sir,—No doubt the new Chief Commissioner will have a large number of matters requiring his attention, but I think I am right in saying that in the opinion of most persons ...

    Article : 502 words
  13. MUNICIPAL WORKS.

    North Sydney.—Kerbing and guttering, turpaving, erection of guard fences and alignment posts, carting materials, supply of metal, drain pipes, timber, etc.; also forming Fleming-street and constructing ...

    Article : 75 words
  14. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

    Tenders have been accepted for the following Pu[?] lic works for the week ended 11th inst.:- Erection of a cottage at pilot station, Nambueea River, J. Devitt, The Oaks, £546; erction of police ...

    Article : 534 words
  15. ST. ALOYSIUS' COLLEGE.

    The now building for St. Aloysius' College, the contract for which was signed last week, will be built fronting Pitt and Jeffrey streets, North Sydney, and immediately adjoining the ...

    Article : 136 words
  16. BREADSTUFFS.

    The wheat market advanced a full 1d per bushel yesterday, sales of several thousand bags (portion for export) taking place at from 3s 6½d to 3s 7d Darling Harbour. Most holders of any quantity were ...

    Article : 378 words
  17. NEW COMPANIES.

    The following companies have been registered during the past week:- The Romeo Company (no liability), with a capital of £750, in shares of £25 each, to ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. GENERAL NOTES.

    Activity continues in the work of remodelling the city. Mr. Sydney Jones, architect, is calling tenders for a six-story building in Pitt-street; Messrs. Robertson and Marks are ...

    Article : 444 words
  19. IS GREAT WEALTH A MENACE?

    In Australia there are no individuals who may be described as excessively wealthy. In England there are a few; in the United States there are many, and a certain section ...

    Article : 492 words
  20. NORTH SHORE BRIDGE AND PROMISED TRAMWAY EXTENSIONS.

    Sir,—The explanatioon of the Premier in your columns yesterday as to the present vagueness and uncertainty of the bridge, notwithstanding his statement on Monday last, was ...

    Article : 761 words
  21. PROPOSED JEWISH SETTLEMENT.

    Sir,—It is surprising to read the letter of a correspondent on the above subject, and the total absence of any consideration but Number One. Are there better colonists than the ...

    Article : 304 words
  22. GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

    Tea.—A good inquiry was experienced for teas, and business put through included 65 packages Ceylons at 16d, 80 Ceylons at 8¾d to 9½d, 60 Indians at 8½d to 10d, and 130 Indians and Ceylons at 10d to 11½d per ...

    Article : 882 words
  23. CONTRACTS LET.

    Bondl.—Erection of two residences Mr. S. N. Rickard, architect; Mr. R. Love, builder. Sydney Hospital.—Erection of additions to the laundry at the Sydney Hospital. Messrs. Robertson and ...

    Article : 210 words
  24. THE REJECTION OF THE METRIC SYSTEM.

    Mr. James W. Evans,local secretary of the British, Association of Weights and Measures, writes:—Notwithstanding the specious claims of the metric advocates, the intell[?] ...

    Article : 482 words
  25. Advertising

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    Advertising : 323 words
  26. INTERSTATE EXCHANGES.

    To-day's quotations were:—Melbourne Trams, b 33s 2d, s 36s 3d; National Bank, b 90s 6d, s £5 1s. To-day's quotations were:—Queensland National Bank, s 26s; ditte, [?]cribed Stock, b 16s 9d, s ...

    Article : 103 words
  27. CHARGE AGAINST FISHERMEN.

    Sir,—In your issue of the 3rd instant, under the heading of the Royal Society, Professor Anderson Stuart, when dealing with the question of food supplies in his presidential ...

    Article : 182 words
  28. TENDERS.

    Liverpool Plains.—Alterations and additions to Bundella Homestead, Liverpool Plains, for Mr. T. J. Finlay. Mr. Charles E. Kemmis, 9 Castlereagh-street. Five Dock.—Erection of a parish hall. Mr. E. ...

    Article : 682 words
  29. FINANCIAL.

    While the president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce agitates for lower Suez Canal dues, there is nearer at home a matter that requires urgent attention. With ...

    Article : 160 words
  30. Advertising

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  31. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The Liberty Plains Rifle Club (Auburn) completed their second shoot for the June quarter at Flemington Range on Saturday, the 11th, sevem shots at 500 and 600 yards. The principal scores were made by:— ...

    Article : 60 words
  32. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

    Some little irregularity prevails among the banks as to the rate of interest they are paying on fixed deposits. For sums deposited for two years the rate ...

    Article : 111 words
  33. Advertising

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  34. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

    Wheat rose 1d to-day, and farmers' lots are now at 3s 4d. Parcels are scarce, and no offers are forthcoming. Flour was firmer, and city brands were worth £7 12s to £7 10s, an advance of 5s. The ...

    Article : 308 words
  35. THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

    We are taught to look with wonderment upon the giants of the past, and the good old days that are gone. These days, however, were not always good—not at all events to ...

    Article : 295 words
  36. Advertising

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