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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    While playing football in a mutch for Lismore v. Ballina nt Alstonville on Saturday Lesli[?] Bulzer had one of his legs fractured. BROKEN HILL, Monday. ...

    Article : 471 words
  3. SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE.

    It will be remembered that some 18 months ago designs and tenders were received for the North Shore Bridge, but as none of these were considered sufficiently satisfactory to justify the Government in ...

    Article : 4,533 words
  4. THE TARIFF.

    The Council of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce has drawn up, in accordance with the request contained in a letter from the Minister for Customs, dated July 12, the following report:— ...

    Article : 2,400 words
  5. NEWCASTLE.

    An inquest into the death of David John Dunning, a fettler, who was killed by a breakdown train on the railway line between Awaba and Dora Creek on Saturday morning, was opened today at Islington by the Coroner ...

    Article : 1,016 words
  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    Four farewell performances of " The Second Mrs. Ta[?]ueray " will he given at the Theatre Royal, na[?]ely, this eveniiig, to-morrow afternoon and evening, and on Thursday. Pineiro's realistic drama will ...

    Article : 153 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    An association of amateurs laudably organised for the purpose of giving charitable performances made its debut at the Queen's Hall last night under the ambitious title of " Ihe Australian Musical Society." ...

    Article : 318 words
  8. BITTEN BY A DEATH ADDER.

    Jack Hing, a Chinaman, working about a mile and a half from Tingha, on the Guyra-road, was bitten on the foot by a death udder this morning. He walked to his residence on Branch Creek, two ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. A BITE FROM A PUMA.

    While feeding the wild animals at Groni's Circus an employee went too near the cage in which a puma was c[?]fined. The animal seized his hand, tearing away the sinews and biting him very ...

    Article : 48 words
  10. SOUTH COAST.

    Saturday last was beautifully line, and it was hoped a few more such days would continue after the late rain, but yesterday morning set in wet, and 13 points were added to the previous rainfall, making ...

    Article : 769 words
  11. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    The mail train on Saturday night arrived 2[?] hours late. The cylinder of the engine burst between Meryula and Cobar. A special engine was sent from Cobar, and brought the disabled engine and ...

    Article : 42 words
  12. DISASTER FUND CONCERT.

    This evening Mr. Lawrenco Campbell will give a concert at the Centenary Hall in and of the Mount Kembla Disaster Fund. The popular elocutionist will recite " How the Miners fought with Death,''Bret ...

    Article : 84 words
  13. BURGLARS AT A PRESBYTERY.

    The presbytery, thr residence of Fathers Kelly and Corbett, was entered on Sunday night by burglars with a skeleton key while the church service was being held. The house was ransacked, but ...

    Article : 43 words
  14. MISS FITZ-STUBBS' MATINEE.

    Miss Maud Fitz-Stubbs will give her fourth musical afternoon at the Queen's Hall to-day, beginning at 2.30, when many ladies of note will be present. The chief item will be the performance of ...

    Article : 135 words
  15. FIRES.

    A boarding-house in Crystal-street was partially destroyed by a fire which occurred early this morning. The outbreak originated in a back room occupied by the boarders. The property was owned ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. MASTER BAKERS' ASSOCIATION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 163 words
  17. THE TIMBER INDUSTRY.

    A sleeper pass took place on Saturday at Culcairn, Inspector Allen, of Goulburn, being the passer. A considerable quantity of timber was rejected, causing some dissatisfaction amongst cutters. ...

    Article : 34 words
  18. CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY.

    At the last monthly meeting of the executive directory of the Hiber[?]ian Australian Catholic Benefit Society the following officers were present:—Chief president, Alderman J. [?]oohey; chief treasurer, Bro. ...

    Article : 433 words
  19. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    Mr. Wilkinson, an engineer of the Public Works Department, who is now in the district, expects that the erection of the pumping plant for a supplementary water supply for Sydney will begin this ...

    Article : 42 words
  20. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The steamer Selsdon arrived from Brisbane this evening to load mixed coal for New Zealand, The barquenline Kongsbyrd, which arrived on Saturday, will load East Greta coal for K[?]para; and the American barque Abbey ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. COWRA-GREGRA LINE.

    At a meeting of tha Railway League on Saturday, The following motion, moved by Mr. A. Bassett, was carried unanimously,—" That the secretary write to the Colonial Treasurer and Dr. itoss, M.L.A., ...

    Article : 132 words
  22. A VESSEL SPOKEN.

    The steamer Ascot, which arrived yesterday from South Africa, reports that on August 1, when in lat. 40.20 S.and long. 83.33 E., the French barque HKNP was spoken, and wished to be reported all well. ...

    Article : 38 words
  23. A BLASTING ACCIDENT.

    Aman named William Horder, aged 36, while blasting is the quarry at Belmont this afternoon, received a [?] injury to the face, chest and arms. A charge which had been laid missed [?], and while it was being withdrawn it ...

    Article : 210 words
  24. PROPOSED TRAMLINE TO ROBERTSON.

    A public meeting was held on Saturday to consider the advisability of asking the Government to construct a tramline to Robertson. Mr. W. White presided. Mr. W. R. Hind[?]arsh moved,—" That ...

    Article : 211 words
  25. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    A council meeting of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association was held at the Trades' Hall last night. Mr. T. B. Richards (president) presided. The correspondence included a ...

    Article : 196 words
  26. THE ZIGZAG DEVIATION.

    The question of the proposed Zigzag deviation is engaging attention here. It was expected that the Minister for Works would have submitted the matter to Parliament some weeks ago, and auxiety is ...

    Article : 66 words
  27. CHURCH RESCUE HOME.

    The annual meeting of the Church Rescue Home, a branch of the Church of England Temperance Society, was held at the Chapter-house yesterday afternoon. Lady Rawson presided, and there was ...

    Article : 386 words
  28. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    Although there was no official opening, the Parramatta-Baulkham Hills tram commenced running on Monday morning, and considerable interest was taken in the matter, a number of Parramatta ...

    Article : 79 words
  29. HOBART TBADE WITH THE CLARENCE.

    The schooner Rotuma arrived from Hobart to-day with a cargo of potatoes and chaff. She will load timber for New Zealand. This is the first instance of a vessel arriving on the Clarence River from ...

    Article : 46 words
  30. GROCERS' ASSISTANTS' UNION.

    At a meetnig of the above umon held last night it was decided to take part in the Eight-hours Demonstration, and a committee was appointed to make all necessary arrangements in connection therewith. ...

    Article : 55 words
  31. FUNERAL OF TROOPER CROOME.

    The body of Trooper Croome, who died at Fort Franklin, where he was taken from the Drayton Grange, arrived here by special train yesterday and was interred in the afternoon with military honours. ...

    Article : 129 words
  32. RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.

    On Monday morning Mr. Walsh,.the chief engineer of the Harbour Trust, again visited Parramatta to inspect, according to promise the river at low water. He was met by Mr. T. R. Moxham, ...

    Article : 88 words
  33. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society was held last evening at the Chapter-house, the Archbishop of Sydney presldmg. ...

    Article : 283 words
  34. THE LETTER PRESS MACHINISTS' UNION.

    There was a large attendance at the monthly meeting of the above association, held last night at the Trades' Hall. Mr. F. J. Bewley (president) occupied the chair. Matters in connection with the ...

    Article : 48 words
  35. TROLLY, DRAYMEN, AND CARTERS' UNION.

    At a meeting of this union, held at the Trade' Hall last night, the chairman (Mr.W.M.Hughes) stated that as an outcome of an organising meeting held by the union 37 members of an organising meeting ...

    Article : 59 words
  36. SIMULTANEOUS MISSION.

    A mission was started in Parramatta Town Hall on Sunday evening, under the auspices of the Evangelical Society of Australisla. The mission was conducted by the Rev. E. H. Shanks, and the ...

    Article : 88 words
  37. THE CHURCHES.

    Upwards of 1000 people were present in St. Carthage's Pro-Cathedral yesterday, when Mr. Jourkan was admitted to the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church by Bishop Dovle. ...

    Article : 104 words
  38. COLD STORAGE EMPLOYEES.

    At a meeting of the Cold Storage Employees' Association held last night arrangements were made for deputation to wait on the Minister for Agriculture (Mr.Kidd) this morning at 11 o'clock for the purpose ...

    Article : 60 words
  39. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 90 words
  40. THE ENGLISH MISSIONERS.

    Messrs. R.F.Drury, B.A., and H. M. Gooch, representatives from England of the Young People'B Scripture Union, commenced a series of mission sorvices for young people in the Town Hall on ...

    Article : 95 words
  41. SYDNEY AND MANLY FERRY EMPLOYEES

    The employees of the above union decided at recent meeting to forward a letter of condelence [?] the widows and orphans of the miners who lost their lives at Mount Kembla. Reports were received from ...

    Article : 60 words
  42. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    The following have been elected the committee of the P., A" and H. Association:—Messrs. R. Ayrton, C. F. Atkinson, V. Blatchford; J. Boyd, W. Bassett, F. C, Crowe, F. E. Craven, J. Cook, S. J. ...

    Article : 612 words
  43. A TRUISM.

    The independent testimony of scientific experts and the most eminent skin specialists award PEARS' SOAP the first position among tollet soaps.—Advt. ...

    Article : 25 words
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