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  2. BUSH FURES IN THE COUNTRY.

    A thunderstorm passed over the town and district this morning, and heavy ram fell for about an hour The amount of goed the rain will do is incalculable, for already most of the burning trees and stumps ...

    Article : 419 words
  3. THE TREATMENT OF CONSUMPTIVES.

    Vastly increased importance was given to the Queen Victoria Homes for Consamptives Fund yesterday by the opening of the new senatorium at King's Tablsland, near Wuntworth Falls, by the ...

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  4. AMERICAN COMMERCIAL.

    If there was any distinctive feature to business last week it was the immense business in flour, best, and corn at the western and north-western gram centres. Minneapolis reported the largest ...

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  5. PASTORALISTS AND SHEARERS' CONFERENCE.

    Delegates from the Victorian Pastoralists' Association and the A.W.U., Mr. J. C. Ritchie presiding, met in conference to-day to discuss the following amendments of the working agreement proposed ...

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  6. VITAL STATISTICS FOR 1902.

    The Government Statistician in his report on the vital statistics of the metropolis for the year 1902 says that during the year 13,002 children were born (6,665 males and 6,337 females); and ...

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  7. SHIPPING.

    Yawata Maru, J.M.S., 3818 tons, Captain Moses, from Yokohama, via ports. Passengers—Mrs. Parkes, Mrs. Lhoest and Miss Lhoest, Miss Morehead, Mrs. Mann, Miss Docknor, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Foote and child, Messrs. J. ...

    Article : 199 words
  8. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 867 words
  9. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Orowaiti left Devonport yesterday for Sydney. The Oonah is due this evening from Hobart. ...

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  10. HUDDART, PARKER, AND COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Angllan is due at Hobart from Sydney to-day, leaving there for Sydney Saturday next. The Barwon is at Melbourne, and leaves that port on Saturday; due here Monday night next. ...

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  11. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 18.

    H.M.S. Royal Arthur, for Bay of Islands, N.Z. H.M.S. Ph[?]be, for Bay of Islands, N.Z. H.M.S. Ringarooma, for Bay of Islands, N.Z. H.M.S. Karrakatta, for Bay of Islands, N.Z. ...

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  12. TYPHOID FEVER AT COONAMBLE.

    In connection with the the outbreak of typhoid fever at Coonamble, further particulars of an important character were received in Sydney yesterday. Dr. Millard, who represents the Public Health ...

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  13. THE NEW STEAMER PYRMONT.

    The new steamship Pyrmont, the latest addition to the fleet of Messrs. Allen Taylor and Co., arrived at the Manning River at 11.30 a.m. yesterday on her maiden trip from Sydney. ...

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  14. THE NEW P. AND O. CARGO STEAMERS.

    Advices received by yesterday's English mail stated that the directors of the P. and O. Company have selected the names of Pera, Palma, and Palmero for the three twinscrew cargo steamships of 10,000 tons and 6500 ...

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  15. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Feb. 19.

    Eastern, s., for Manila, China, and Japan. via ports; Murray, s., for Moruya; Coomonderry, s., for Moruya and Wagonga; Bellinger, s., for Camden Haven; St. George, s., for Richmond River; Defender, s., for Bellinger and ...

    Article : 47 words
  16. THE NEW CUNARDERS.

    It is asserted on the Tyne that the new Cunarders have been placed with Messrs. Vickers, Sons, and Mazim, and C. S. Swan and Hunter. Limi[?]ed. Each Steamer will have three screws[?] and must be ready for a maiden voyage in ...

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  17. POSTAL FACILITIES AT BALMAIN.

    At Tuesday night's meeting of the Balmain Council a communication was received from the PostmasterGeneral's Department, through Mr. W. H. Wilks, M.P., with reference to a communication from the ...

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  18. CLEARANCES.—Feb. 18.

    Walkare, s., 3071 tons, Captain Crawshaw, for Auckland and New Zealand ports. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood, Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson, Mr. and Mrs. Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. M'Lean, Mr. and ...

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  19. A MILLIONAIRE'S TURBINE YACHT.

    It is reported from Glasgow that Mr. J. G. Gould, the New York millionaire, has chartered one of the turbine yachts now in course of construction on the Clyde. He will take her to New York in the spring, and she will be the ...

    Article : 78 words
  20. SAILING VESSELS NOW DUE.

    Brilliant, sh (RBKC), from London—93 days. Cromdale, sh (MFNG), from Liverpool—110 days. Crown of England, sh. (HMNV), from San Francisco— 53 days. ...

    Article : 94 words
  21. GRASS FIRES ON THE HUNTER.

    Bush fires are ruling in this district, but no losses beyond those of grass are reported. ...

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  22. FATALITIES AND CASUALTIES.

    About a quarter part three yesterday morning Constable Mason found a man lying in an unconscious condition in the gross in the Domain. He took him to the Sydney Hospital where he died about ...

    Article : 78 words
  23. MUNICIPALITIES RELIEF ACT.

    The Treasurer explains that the Municipalities Relief Act of 1902 provides for payment to those country and suburban municipalities not in receipt of endowment under the Municipalities Act ...

    Article : 182 words
  24. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    THURSDAY ISLAND.—Dep.: Feb. 18, Maranoa, s., for Gulf ports. GOOD ISLAND.—Arr.: Feb. 18, Waetsijakir, Dutch s., from Meranke. ...

    Article : 1,106 words
  25. COASTER OUTWARD.—Feb. 18.

    Sydney, s., for Newcastle. ...

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  26. TRAM ACCIDENT.

    Shortly before 6 o'clock last night a newsboy named John Donchey, 12, living at Wattle-street, Ultimo, was running across George-street West, near Abercrombio-street, when he was knocked down ...

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  27. IMPORTS.— Feb. 18.

    Yawata Maru. J.M.S., from Japan and China, via ports: 4000 bags sugar, 19 cases opium. 991 bags rice, 1000 mats rice, 30 bags cocon, 150 bales hemp, 52 bags buck wheat, 40 bugs and [?]48 cases ginger, 2445 bugs sulphur, ...

    Article : 353 words
  28. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 471 words
  29. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

    Boomerang Branch, No. 14, of the Australian Natives' Association met in the Oddfellows' Hall, Newtown, on Thursduy evening, the president, Mr. J. Thompson, being in the chair. Three new members ...

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  30. SUICIDES AT MACKAY.

    Two suicides are reported from Muckay. One occurred last night, a coloured man, Juck Santos, being found dead. Near deceased was a half, loaf of bread, a half, tin of corned beef. It was thought ...

    Article : 140 words
  31. KILLED BY A FALL OF EARTH.

    A man named William Dawson was accidentally killed in the Scotia mine at about 3.15 p.m. yesterday. A fall from the face struck his legs and pinned him to the ground. Before he could be released a ...

    Article : 56 words
  32. MASTER BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of this association was held at the Builders' Exchange on Tuesday. The president (Mr. T. Loveridge) was in the chair, and there was a good attendance. Mr. John White was elected a ...

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  33. EXPORTS.—Feb. 18.

    R.M.S. India, for London, via Hobart and ports: 878 bales wool. 81 bales skins, 50 bales leather, 881 packages naval goods, 100 bags outs, 12 [?] bullion, 10,000 bars lead 2550 ingots copper, 25 tons tin, 22 boxes ...

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  34. CLASSIFICATION OF QUEENSLAND LANDS.

    In dealing with the classification of pastoral holdings which the Land Court is requited to make in terms of the Land Act, it is the intention of the Court to make a preliminary classification of each ...

    Article : 156 words
  35. A MINING FATALITY.

    George Henwood. who on January 21 fell down a mullock pass at the Proprietary Mine, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital last night. ...

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  36. ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.

    A young lady, Florence Purteli, aged 19, was accdentally shot with a pea rifle at Tootal yesterday. The bullet entered her leg below the knee She was conveyed to the Wagga. Hospital on an ...

    Article : 135 words
  37. MAYORAL ELECTIONS.

    Hunter's Hill.—Alderman Herbert John Aspinall, J.P., was unanimously elected Mayor. ...

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  38. BALMAIN SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    The forty-fourth annual meeting of the Balmain School of Arts was held in the reading-room of the institution on Monday night. Mr. J. P. Franki occupied the chair. The hon. secretary (Mr. F. A. ...

    Article : 239 words
  39. THE MURRAY RIVER COMMISSION REPORT.

    Sir,—The letter which Mr. Jenkins, the Premier of South Australia, sent to Sir Edmund Barton (and copies to the Premiers of New South Wales and Victoria) states:—" The report of the commission ...

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  40. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Oceana, from London, left Melbourne at 6.40 last evening for Sydney. She is due here to-morrow morning. The R.M.S. India was despatched from Sydney at 12.55 ...

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  41. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    Major-General Finn, accompanied by Colonel Ranclaud, district commandant, and Major Hilliard, D.S.O, inspected the local lancers and infantry on Saturday. Each force secured favourable opinions ...

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  42. PARCEL MAIL.

    Parcels addressed to the United Kingdo, Egypt via the United Kingdom, will be received at the Parcels Office, 1[?]1 Castlereagh-street, for transm[?] sion per Orient Company's steamer Ormuz up ...

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  43. FIRST-CLASS SHOTS.

    Sir.—I noticed in your columns this morning a letter under the above heading from the hon. secretary of the Rifle Clubs' Union. Now, as he has vented his grievance over our club's ...

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  44. FORBES CADET CORPS.

    Some time ago seven or eight lads formed themselves into a cadet corps New the corps numbers close on 50 uniformed lads. Lieutenant-Colonel Weeks, Major O'Brien, and Captain Robertson are ...

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  45. SETTLEMENT ON LAND.

    Sir.—I have four sons who wish to go on the land. They are active, intelligent, and with a knowledge of agriculture. They are at present earning very small salaries in the city, and are ...

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  46. THE VOYAGE OF THE OCEANA.

    The R.M.S. Oceana. of the P. and O. Company's fleet, from London, via the usual ports of call, left Melbourne last evening, and is due at Sydney to-morrow morning. She left London on Jan. 8 with 157 passengers and cargo ...

    Article : 286 words
  47. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    A general meeting of the Shop Assistants Union was held in the Queen's Hall on Tuesday night. A discussion took place on the conditions under which the union is at present working. It was eventually ...

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  48. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    KAIPARA.—Dep.: Feb. 18, Elverland, bqtn., for Warrnambool. WELLINGTON.—Arr.: Feb. 18, Rimutaka, s., from London, via Hobart; monowai, s., from Sydney. ...

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  49. THE NEW STOCK AND PASTURE PROTECTION ACT.

    Sir,—This Act, which has become law in a haphazard way without care or consideration and practically without consulting the wishes of stockoners or landholders, has already created so much angry ...

    Article : 452 words
  50. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held yesterday at the offices, Queen Victoria Markets. The members, present were: Messrs. John ...

    Article : 433 words
  51. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 263 words
  52. PASSENGERS BY THE EASTERN.

    The following is a list of the passengers by the E. and A. liner Eastern, for Manila, China, and Japan, Captain Wintarop Ellis, sailing at 1 p.m. to-day:—Mrs. [?]. H. Adeock and child, Mr. [?]. Beinssen, Mrs. Beinssen, Miss ...

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  53. THE ABERDEEN LINERS.

    The Aberdeen left Sydney Feb. 6, and Melbourne Feb. 11, due Natal March 5, and London April 3. The Australasian is in port at London, and will sail Feb. 24, due Capetown March 19, Melbourne ...

    Article : 152 words
  54. MELBOURNE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 203 words
  55. ARRIVAL OF THE VENTURA AT AUCKLAND.

    The steamer Ventura arrived from san francisco to-day. She was delayed 35 hours off Pango. pango by heavy weather" Her passsengers for Sydney are:—Mrs. G. Cuthbert, Miss and Master ...

    Article : 87 words
  56. IRRIGATION.

    The Pulsometer is a strong, simple Pump that gives no trouble: will pump dirty water and stand any amount of hard wear. N. Guthridge, Ltd., 71 Clarence-street, Sale Agents for the ...

    Article : 85 words
  57. THE WHITE STAR LINERS.

    The Afric left Sydney Jan. 24. and Melbourne Jan. 30, due Capetown Feb. 25, and London March 23. The Medle left Sydney Dec. 24. and Melbourne Jan. 2, arrive[?] Capetown Jan. 26, due London Feb. 21. ...

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  58. WAKE OF THE PARTY

    offering Imitations of Macniven and Cameron's Pena. "They come as a been and a blessing to men, The Pickwick, The Owl, and The Waverley Pen." 6d and is p. box, all stationers. Sample is 1d by post. ...

    Article : 47 words
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