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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A child named Mary Cooper, whilst playing in the [?]ush yesterday, was bitten by a snake on the knee. A doctor injected strychnine and thr child is now out of danger. ...

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  3. NEWCASTLE.

    A team of bowlers from the Ballarat Central Club who toured Victoria last year arrived by train late on Friday night. Yesterday morning the visitors were officially welcomed at the council-chambers by the Mayor (Alderman ...

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  4. FATALITIES AND CASUALTIES.

    David Banks Carvosso, 69, a retired sea captain, died at his residence, 31 Marshall-street, Marrickville, on Saturday. Deceased had been subject to go[?]t, and took morphia to assu[?]ge ...

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  5. THE EASTER ENCAMPMENTS.

    Major-General Sir Edward Hutton makes the following criticisms regarding what he saw during his visits to the Easter camps of training at Clarendon, La Perouse, and Randwick: ...

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  6. SHIPPING.

    Gulf of Siam, s., [?]433 tons, Captain Warden, from Brisbane. W. and A. M'Arthur and Co., Limited, agents. Namoi, s., 1414 tons, Captain Warne, from Newcastle. Newcastle and Hunter River Company, agents. ...

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  7. PARRAMATTA AND DISTRICT.

    On Saturday Mr. T. E. MacNevin, S.M., held a magisterial inquiry at Auburn into the cause of the death of the [?] William Cochrane, who died the previous day from injuries received through being kicked by a horse on ...

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  8. ALLEGED SHEEP STEALING.

    On Thursday Maurice Jeffrey was charged with stealing; one sheep, the property of John Cosgrove, of Oakvale, on or about April 4. Evidence was given to the effect that burnt sheep bones, stained wool, ...

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  9. COLLISION AT NEWTOWN.

    Shortly after 6 o'clock last night a collision occurred between an electric tram and a sulky near the Newtown bridge. The vehicle was driven by George Nash, a resident of Emore-road, and was ...

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  10. SUDDEN DEATH.

    On Saturday Mr. T.E. MacNevin, S.M., the Parramatta coroner, was informed that an old-age pensioner named Edward James, aged 71 years, a resident of Guildford, died suddenly on the previous evening. At about 8.30 the man ...

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  11. A SKELETON UNEARTHED.

    While the patients at Kenmore Hospital this morning were excavating the land near the river bank they came upon a skeleton. Dr. Reid said it had been buried between 30 and 40 years, and was ...

    Article : 59 words
  12. CHURCH HISTORY.

    A lecture on the early history of the Church of England, with special, reference to the Celti[?] and Anglo-Saxon Church, was given in St. John's School, Parramatta, on Thursday evening. Popular objections to the Church were ...

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  13. CIRCUIT COURTS.

    Of the civil cases dealt with to-day the most important was Whiteman v. Antill, a claim for £115. The case arose through a land transaction. Plaintiff wishing to buy certain land in Gilgandra plnced £10, ...

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  14. ACCIDENT IN ELIZABETH-STREET.

    Terence M'Rae, 64, a caretaker, living at 285 George-street, was admitted to Sydney Hospital last evening suffering from scalp wounds and shock. He was picked up in Elizabeth-street, near ...

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  15. THE STAGE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.

    Of all the professions the stage is undoubtedly that which demands the greatest degree of bodily fitness on the part of its votaries, writes the "Playgoer." The actor's life is one of continual ...

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  16. SUDDEN DEATH AT BALMAIN.

    Rhoda Lois Ryan. 24, a married woman, died suddenly at her residence, Merton-street, Balmain, on Saturday night. The Deputy Coroner (Dr. R. H. Todd) will hold an inquest at the Lloyd Hotel to-day. ...

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  17. THE TYSER LINE OF STEAMERS.

    The Indradevi, from London, is due at Melbourne on April 2[?], and at Sydney on May 26. The Rapallo, from New York, sailed on March 1[?] for Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand ports. ...

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  18. THREE PERSONS DROWNED.

    The latest news received by the Commissioner of Police with reference to the disappearance of Mr. W. Myers and the Misses Minnie and Gwendoline Livingstone confirms the supposition that the three ...

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  19. DEPARTURES.—April 18.

    St. Louis, s., for Noumea. Empire, s., for Manila, Japan, and China. Kumano Maru, s., for Melbourne. Mokoia, s., for Wellington and ports. ...

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  20. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—April 20.

    R.M.S. Aorangi, for Vanconver, via Brisbane, Fiji, and Honolulu; Peterborough, s., for Bateman's Bay and coast ports; Augusta, s., for Tweed River; Eden, s., for Eden and coast ports; Pyrmont, s., for Manning River; ...

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  21. THE CABLE-REPAIRING STEAMER RESTORER FOR ADELAIDE.

    The Eastern Intension Telegraph Company's [?] cable-repairing steamer Restorer left London on the 1st ultimo, for Adelaide. She was built for Elswick, and engined by the Wallsend Slipway and [?] ...

    Article : 351 words
  22. A MINER'S DEATH.

    A miller named Henry Vogel, employed at the Mount Perry Copper Company's property, fell down a shaft on Saturday morning a distance of 200ft., and was killed instantaneously. ...

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  23. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The coal shipped beyond the State during the week ended yesterdav amounted to 52 222 tons, of which 36,330 tons were sent to inter-state and New Zealand ports, 15,892 tons to foreign ports, the distribution being as follows: ...

    Article : 270 words
  24. CLEARANCES.—April 18.

    Mokola, s., 3502 tons, Captain John Gibb, for Wellington and New Zealand ports. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. W[?]son, Mr. and Mrs. Finlayson, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, Mesdames Sh[?]nd, Oldhan, Ashwood, C.E. Major, Wright, ...

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  25. EMPLOYEES' PICNIC.

    The seventh annual picnic of the employees of Messrs. James Martin and Co., Clarence-street, took place at Lin[?]ke's pleasure grounds. Sandringham, on Saturday. The attendance was large, ...

    Article : 181 words
  26. DEATH UNDER CHLOROFORM.

    A death under chloroform took place at the hospital at Sale on Saturday. Mrs. G. F. Lewis, aged 41, was about to be operated upon, but became excited and nervous as the chloroform was being adminis ...

    Article : 70 words
  27. A WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.

    By a fire which occurred in a house in Frederick-street, Wellington, a woman named Janet Orr was burned to death. COOMA, Saturday. ...

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  28. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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  29. IMPORTS.—April 18.

    [?]inda, s., from Calcutta, via ports: [?] bags rice, 30 bundles malacca cane, 25 bags paper, 3[?]0 bags p[?]pyu, 1[?] packages tea, 201 packages coffee, 225 bales co[?]ks, 15 cases condiments, 1467 bales gunnies, 36 bales hessians, 40 ...

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  30. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    MARYBOROUGH.—Dep.: April 18, Burwah, s., for Brisbane. BRISBANE.—Dep.: April 18, Wyandra, s., for Cooktown; Ti[?], s., for Rockhampton. Arr.: April 19, Lady ...

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  31. DRUIDS' GALA IN MELBOURNE.

    The sports meeting in connection with the Druids' gala was brought to a conclusion at the Exhibition track on Saturday night in the presence of a large number of spectators. The different cycling and ...

    Article : 497 words
  32. AUSTRALIA AND IMPERIAL NAVAL DEFENCE.

    Sir,—You published in a recent issue of the "Herald" a digest of Senator Matheson's paper on the above subject. Most of his arguments have already been answered, either directly or by ...

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  33. THE BISLEY RIFLE TEAM.

    The series of tests for Victorian riflemen in connection with the Bisley team was concluded on Saturday. The leading places in the aggregate were so cured as follows:—Lieutenant Ison, 393 points: A. ...

    Article : 81 words
  34. CHURCH NEWS.

    The Rev. J. Keith Miller, the newly-ordained minister of the Kogarah Presbyterian Church, was tendered a welcome social by the congregation in the church building on Friday evening. The Rev. John ...

    Article : 140 words
  35. MUNICIPAL.

    At the council meeting on Thursday estimates and [?]nations were adopted for the current year. The combined works and finance committee submitted a report showing that the estimated probable revenue ...

    Article : 249 words
  36. WOOLLAHRA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

    The anniversary services of the Point Piper-road, Woollahra, Congregational Church were celebrated yesterday. There was a large congregation at each service. In the morning the Rev. N. M. Hennessey ...

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  37. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 7 p.m Letters for Melbourne only will be accepted without late fee for the express from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m., if posted at ...

    Article : 445 words
  38. ASPIRATION OF VICTORIAN GIRLS.

    In the Victorian branches of the Federal Public Service there are 205 vacancies in respect of minor positions in the telegraph and telephone departments; but so eager are the youth of the ...

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  39. SIR TREDERICK HOLDER AS A PREACHER.

    There was a crowded congregation in the Glebe Methodist Church yesterday morning, when the Hon. Sir Frederick Holder, Speaker of the House of Representatives, conducted the service and preached ...

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  40. TYPHOID FEVER.

    There are 36 typhoid patients here. George Pout, jun., of Jemalong, and Eliza Hurkott died yesterdau. The only daughter of Mr. J.R. Strickland, Bundaburra, is being treated at Dr. Cox's private ...

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  41. EXPORTS.—April 18.

    [?]. Leuucuwa, sch., for Solomon Islands: 63 cases pipes, 16 cases clay pipes, 40 packages tobacco, 15 cases sugar, 25 cases drapery, 397 bags rice, 20 crates flour, 20 cases beer, 40 cases meats, 1[?]0 cases kerosene, 61 crates biscuits, 50 ...

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  42. VESTRY MEETINGS.

    All Saints' Church, Nowra.—Mr. T. Marriott, minister's warden; Messrs. F. Gurney and W. Randall, people's wardens. Parochial councillors: Messrs. R.L. Dawsoh, C.J. B. Watson, H. Tooth, John Glanville, W.J. Liggins, J. ...

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  43. ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, HOLROYD.

    A sale of work in connection with the Mothers' Union was held in this district on Friday. Archdeacon Gunther presided, and having dwelt upon the value of women's work introduced Mrs. H. B. ...

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  44. CARDINAL MORAN AT BAULKHAM HILLS.

    There was a large gathering at Baulkham Hills yesterday afternoon when Cardinal Moran paid a visit for the purpose of officially opening the orphanage which has been established in ...

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  45. CHURCHES.

    The Rev. G. Darcy Irvine, rector of St. Michael's Church of England, was presented with an Easter gift of sovereigns and an address by members of the congregation. ...

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  46. SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    During the week the following intercolonial steamers have loaded at the Southern Coal Company's jetty, Port Kembla:—Kooringa, 3350 tons, for Western Australia: Wakatipu, 500 tons, for ...

    Article : 55 words
  47. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    PORT CHALMERS.—Arr.: Jeserie, s., from New York. WELLINGTON.—Dep.: Monowai, s., for Sydne[?] Omapere, s., for Newcastle and Penang. ...

    Article : 28 words
  48. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY

    Messrs. G.S. Y[?]ill and Co., Limited, report:- The Changsha sailed at noon on Saturday for China and Japan ports, via Queensland, Thursday Island, and Manila. ...

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  49. PARCEL MAIL.

    Parcels addressed to the United Kingdom and Egypt, via the United Kingdom, will be received at the Parcels Office, 151 Castlereagh-street, for transmission per Orient Company's steamer Oruba, up to 9.30 ...

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  50. MR. RUSSEL'S THEORY.

    Sir—The letter and diagram published in your issue of tho 10th instant [?]y Mr. Russell would, from a meteorological point of view seem to furnish a practical theory. At any rate, the next ...

    Article : 319 words
  51. SOUTH COAST.

    At the annual meeting of the Berry Agricultural Association last night very satisfactory reports were submitted. The balance-sheet showed that over £1100 had been paid in prizes in connection with the ...

    Article : 777 words
  52. THE HOWARD SMITH COMPANY, LIMITED.

    The Peregrine arrived on Friday from Townsville, via ports, and left again on Saturday for Melbourne. The Leura arrived on Friday from Melbourne, and left on Saturday for Townsiille via ports. ...

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  53. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Airlie is in Japanese waters. The Australian arrived at Hongkong April 9, en route from Australian ports to Japan. The Empire arrived at Sydney from Melbourne April 10. ...

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  54. DESPATCH OF MARCH FOR THE UNITED I KINGDOM AND OTHER PLACES.

    Despatched overland to Adelaide, and thence per P. and O. Company's stamer China, TUESDAY, April 21. Letters.—Registered, 3 p.m.; ordinary, 4.30 p.m.; 2[?]d the [?]oz. ...

    Article : 152 words
  55. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. AORANGI.

    The following passengers have been booked by the R.M.S. Aorangi (Canadian-Australian line), which sails from Flood's Wharf, Circular Quay, at 4 p.m. to-day, for Vanco[?]ver, via ports:—Miss All[?], Miss ...

    Article : 507 words
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