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  2. SCHOOL VACATIONS.

    The annual speech day ceremony in connection with Moore Theological College, Newtown, took place on Friday in the main hall of the college. The Archbishop presided, and there was a large attendance. ...

    Article : 550 words
  3. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    THURSDAY ISLAND.— Arr.: Dec. 13 Graff Van Bylandt, s., from Java. Dep.: Dec. 13, Jumna, s., for Brisbane. CAIRNS.—Arr.: Dec. 13, Wodonga, s., from Cooktown. ...

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  4. INTER-STATE ROYAL COMMISSION.

    On Saturday morning his Excellency Sir Hurry H. Rawson received the report of the Inter-State Royal Commission appointed on May 15 to make a diligent and full inquiry concerning the conservation ...

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  5. VICTORIA.

    During the last raid made on suburban trains 136 persons were found to be travelling without tickets or otherwise contravening the regulations. Four of these were railway men, and accordig to the ...

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  6. THE DROUGHT.

    The Federal Premier replied by telegram on Saturday to Mr. Seddon (Premier of New Zealand) with reference to the offer of breadstuffs from New Zealand. Sir Edmund Barton wired:—"Received ...

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  7. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 373 words
  8. RAILWAY FATALITY.

    A man named John M'Lean was run down by a train on the level crossing on the Williamstown railway during Friday night. His mangled body was found alongside the track on Saturday morning. ...

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  9. BALMAIN CANARY AND CAGE BIRD SOCIETY.

    The second of the annual first-feather shows under the auspices of the Balmain Canary and Cage Bird Society was held on Saturday at Sterland's Pioneer Hall, Darling-street, Rozelle. There was a large ...

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  10. A BURIAL AT SEA.

    In accordance with the wish of the deceased, the body of Mr. Thomas Hamilton Osborne, who died at Warrnambool on Thursday, was buried at sea yesterday. Deceased in his will gave directions for his ...

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  11. REPLY FROM MR. IRVINE.

    Premier Irvine sent the following reply to the telegram from Mr. S[?]ddon (Premier of New Zealand) respecting the movement in that colony for helping farmers in the drought-stricken areas of ...

    Article : 549 words
  12. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Miowera, from Vancouver, via the usual ports of call, arrived at Sydney at 10 o'clock on Saturday night, and was granted prati[?]ue yesterday morning. The R.M.S. Himalaya, which arrived at Sydney from ...

    Article : 129 words
  13. THE THEATRES.

    The revival of "Paul Jones" at Her Majesty's Theatre has proved as great a success as the revival of "Dorothy." There was not a vacant seat in any part of the house last night, and the ...

    Article : 285 words
  14. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    The following rainfalls on the Prospect catchment area for the 24 hours ended at 9 a. m. on Saturday have been reported:—Cataract 6 points, Wilton 54, Prospect 3, Mittagong 64, and Robertson 30 points. ...

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  15. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. MIOWERA.

    The R.M.S. Miowera, of the Canadian-Australian [?] line, arrived from Vancouver via ports, at 10 o'clock on Saturday evening and anchored for the night in Watson's Bay. Upon being granted pratique yesterday morning [?] ...

    Article : 360 words
  16. RIFLE SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,693 words
  17. ROCKDALE COLLEGE.

    The distribution of prizes in connection with Rockdale College took place on Wednesday. There was a large attendance, numbering about 300. The Bavarian Band played selections during the ...

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  18. QUEENSLAND.

    The second of the season's Brisbane wool sales was held yesterday. There was a good attendance of buyers and competition was keen. Prices for all good grades showed an advance of 5 per cent. ...

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  19. VISIT OF A NEW STEAMER.

    The new steamship Wyandra, the latest addition to the fleet of the A.U.S.N. Company, will pay her first visit to Sydney to-day. The Wyandra, which was launch[?]d from the yards of Messrs. Alexander Stephen and Sons, ...

    Article : 204 words
  20. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 51 words
  21. THE LIVERPOOL DAM.

    A special meeting of the Liverpool District Progress Association was held in the council-chambers on Thursday evening, Mr. J. Cole, sen., presiding, for the ...

    Article : 197 words
  22. THE MELVILLE ISLAND.

    The ship Melville Island, which sailed from Melbonrne on the 8th instant for Wellington to load for London, was sighted at 1 p.m. on Saturday by the British India steamer Itinda off Jervis Bay. The tug Victoria was standing by, ...

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  23. THE LATE MR. T. J. BYRNES.

    A Parliamentary party, including the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Railways, also the Mayors of North and South Brisbane, visited Darling Downs yesterday, and attended at Warwick ...

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  24. THE NEW STEAMER EMPIRE.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. are advised by cable that the E. and A. Company's new steamer Empire sailed from Hongkong on Friday, the 12th instant, en route from Yoko[?], to Australian ports. She is due in Sydney[?] ...

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  25. CHURCH NEWS.

    Yesterday the ceremony of unveiling two memorial windows in St. James' Church, Croydon, was carried out in the presence of a large congregation. The windows were erected to the memory of the late Rev. ...

    Article : 253 words
  26. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Moeraki left Wellington on Friday evening [?] Sydney, and should arrive here to-morrow morning. The Wakatipu leaves Launceston to-day for Sydney The Oonah leaves Hobart to-morrow for Sydney. ...

    Article : 43 words
  27. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The steamer Winfield, of the Adelaide Steamship Company, left Port Adeliade on Friday afternoon, with what is said to be the largest single shipment of chaff which has left South Australia. In holds she ...

    Article : 125 words
  28. THE FEDERAL, LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, managing agents for the Federal Steam Navigation Company, Limited, report that steamers' movements as under:— The Corn wall is at Capetown. ...

    Article : 163 words
  29. LATE MINING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 539 words
  30. A DETERMINED SUICIDE.

    Benjamin Watts, a son of William Watts, aged 24, liviing at Balaclava bathhouse, was found this morning with his throat cut from ear to ear. A razor lay by his side, and a note written by deceased ...

    Article : 95 words
  31. THE TYSER LINE.

    The Indraphiri is due at Melbourne to-day from New York. The Star of New Zealand is due at Melbourne [?] the 18th instant from London. ...

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  32. QUEENSLAND RAINFALLS.

    Fine rains have fallen in the north along the railway line. Good rains are also reported on the Darling Downs. ...

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  33. ST. MART'S CATHEDRAL.

    There was a large congregation at St. Mary's Cathedral yesterday morning, when the titular feast of the church, which is always observed on the Sunday following December 8, was celebrated. ...

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  34. ALEXANDRIA GLASS BOTTLE WORKS, LTD.

    On Saturday the employees of the Alexandria Glass Bottle Works, Limited, held a picnic at Tom Ugly's Point to celebrate the close of the first 12 months' work under the conference agreement. The event ...

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  35. TASMANIA.

    Alderman Thomas Benison has been chosen by the City Council as Mayor for the current year. Improvements at the South Bruni Lighthouse, costing £3000, are in good progress. The installation ...

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  36. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE

    Messrs. G. S. Yuill and Co., Limited, report:— The Tsinan left Melbourne on Saturday for Sydney; via Newcastle. arriving here on 23rd. She sails on 23rd instant for Hongkong, Kohe, and Yokohoma, via ...

    Article : 138 words
  37. SALVATION ARMY.

    In connection with an extensive change in the commands and positions of the leading staff officers of the Salvation Army Commissioner M'Kie has appointed Lieutenant-colonel Hoskin to the field ...

    Article : 131 words
  38. NEWCASTLE.

    The coal exported during the week ended yesterday beyond the State amounted to 61,438 tons, of which 30,595 tons went to inter-state ports and 30,843 tons to foreign ports, the distribution being as ...

    Article : 156 words
  39. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Airlie sailed from Sydney Dec. 5 for Manila, Hongkong, and Japan, via ports; left Brisbane Dec. 8. The Australian arrived at Sydney from Japan and Hongkong on Friday night. She will sail from Sydney for ...

    Article : 104 words
  40. MOVEMENTS OF GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN STEAMERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 156 words
  41. SYDNEY CITY MISSION.

    The council of the sydney City Mission met on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. G. Campbell presiding. The report of the recent bazaar and fete was submitted, and it was resolved that the best thanks of ...

    Article : 94 words
  42. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINES.

    The clean up from the West Australia Mount Morgans for the four weeks ended December 3 was as follows:—Battery, 7010 tons for 2986oz.; chlorocyano, 3040 tons for 2001oz.; slimes, 2458 tons for ...

    Article : 45 words
  43. REGATTA AT HEXHAM.

    A regatta was held at Hexham yesterday afternoon in compliment to George Towns (champion sculler) and in celebration of his return home. During the afternoon a gathering was held, presided over by Mr. ...

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  44. LECTURE BY MR. TOM MANN.

    A lecture, entitled "The Social Problem and How to Solve It," was delivered by Mr. T. Mann in the Newtown Town Hall on Friday evening. Mr. R. Hollis, M. L. A., presided. Mr. J. R. Dacey, M. L. A., ...

    Article : 323 words
  45. MANLY COTTAGE HOSPITAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 139 words
  46. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    Passings: 6200 owes, Warwillah to Mitta Mitta, W. Campbell; 148 cattic, Doodle Co[?]ma to Victoria. T. Keighran; 1948 sheep, Mundawaddera to Sydney, S.A.I. Company; 520 sheep and 10 cattle, Sunbury to Sydney, J. P. ...

    Article : 256 words
  47. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The Hotel and Caterers 'Employees' Union [?] smoke concert at Her Majesty's Hotel on Friday night. There was a good attendance, and an enjoyable evening was spent. The programme presented ...

    Article : 67 words
  48. THE XMAS NUMBER THE SYDNEY MAIL NOW READY.

    this reminder of Sunny New South Wales. Your Nows Agent will Supply. 80 pages for 6d,—Advt, ...

    Article : 28 words
  49. THE XMAS NUMBER THE SYDNEY MAIL NOW READY.

    this reminder of Sunny New South Water. Your News Agent will Supply. 80 pages for 6d,—Advt. ...

    Article : 24 words
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