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  2. NEWCASTLE.

    Mr. T. Dover received a letter from George Towns, the champion sculler, yesterday. It was written on the Isle of Wight on the 18th ultimo. The champion, after referring to his marriage, which had taken place ...

    Article : 207 words
  3. AUSTRALIAN AND IMPERIAL TOPICS.

    I mentioned some time ago that a rumour had become current that a general election is not fal off. At first this was generally regarded as mere gossip, ...

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  4. NEW ORIENT-PACIFIC LINER.

    At the invitation of Messrs. Anderson, Anderson, and Co., and Messrs. Y. Green and Co., joint managers of the Orient-Pacific line, a large and distinguished party attended the trial cruise of the ...

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  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The body of a married man named Fred. Williams, who lives at Bcoralong station, was found on the railway line to-day above the goods shed. Deceased had evidently been run over by last night's ...

    Article : 214 words
  6. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON.—Departure: Oct. 25, Monowai, s., for Sydney. AUCKLAND.—Arrival: Tongariro, s., from London. WESTPORT.—Departure: Ventnor, s., for Hongkong. ...

    Article : 100 words
  7. VICTORIA.

    A narrow escape from death from snakebite was experienced a few days ago by a young man named James Kennedy. While working on a farm at Yannathan, Gippsland, he was in the act of turning ...

    Article : 119 words
  8. THE MURRAY FISHERIES.

    A public meeting was held last evening, when it was decided to form an angler's association for the purpose of combining and entering a protest against the ...

    Article : 198 words
  9. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Victoria (Orient-Pacific line) left Melbourne on Saturday in continuation of her voyage from London, and is due here this morning. The R.M.S. Oceana, from London, arrived at ...

    Article : 159 words
  10. BURIAL OF SHAW'S REMAINS.

    The remains of George Shaw, the murderer of Constable Johnston, were interred in the Melbourne General Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The interment took place in the ground set apart for paupers. ...

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  11. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. VENTURA.

    The following passengers have booked to leave for American, Canadian and European destinations by the R.M.S. Ventura sailing from the company's berth on the east side of Circular quay, at 1 p.m. to-day:— ...

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  12. WRECK OF A KETCH.

    The kotch Korunnah, 41 tons, a well-known coaster, was wrecked on Friday night on the bar at Lake Macquarie entrance, but no lives were lost. The owner and master, Edward Coulter, with four hands ...

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  13. THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The annual report of the Commercial Traavellers' Association shown a net surplus on the year's transactions of £3510. The profits reached £5285, and there was disbursed in benefits the sum of £1775. ...

    Article : 58 words
  14. FIRES.

    The shearing shed at Mickabil was destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. ...

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  15. INDUSTRY ON THE MOUNTAINS.

    Portland reports that during the past fortnight industrial matters have been very dull there. An injury to the boilers at the cement factory, though not very ...

    Article : 149 words
  16. A SENSATIONAL INCIDENT IN A POLICE COURT.

    An unexpected incident occurred at the police court this morning. Two young men were being charged with larceny, and whilst the prosecutor was being cross-examined by Mr. F. W. O'Brien he ...

    Article : 73 words
  17. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 520 words
  18. THE GOVERNOR OF NEW ZEALAND.

    The Earl and Countess of Ranfurly, accompanied by Lady Constance Knox and Captain Alexander, arrived to-day from New Zealand by the Warrimoo. They are the guests of the Acting ...

    Article : 78 words
  19. A MISHAP ON THE RAILWAY.

    A shunting accident occurred here shortly before 3 o'clock this morning. As it was necessary to have the main line clear for the Sydney and Melbourne express trains, which cross here, a goods ...

    Article : 120 words
  20. THE GOULBURN WATER SUPPLY SCHEME.

    The Premier (Mr. Irvine) states that tha Government intends to push on with the Goulburn-Mallee water supply scheme. ...

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  21. PASSENGERS BY THE F.M.S. AUSTRALIEN

    Appended is a list of the passengers by the F.M.S. Australien, which will sail to-day for Marseilles, via ports. For Marseilles.—Mr. Feillet (Governor of New ...

    Article : 118 words
  22. CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

    The annual sittings of the Congregational Union closed on Friday night, and as a means of providing an enjoyable outing for the delegates the Congregational ...

    Article : 249 words
  23. THE THEATRES.

    Mr. Frank Thornton's season of comedy at the Princess Theatre will be brought to a close on Friday. Mr. Thornton has chosen "The Private Secretary" for his farewell performances. This old ...

    Article : 328 words
  24. PUBLIC SCHOOLS' ASSOCIATION.

    A branch of the Goulburn District Public Schools' Association was formed here to-day. About 40 teachers were enrolled. Officers were elected as follows:—Mr. Flashman, district inspector, president; ...

    Article : 134 words
  25. VOYAGE OF THE G.M.S. RHEIN.

    The German mail steamship Bhein, from Bremen and Southampton, via the usual ports of call, arrived at Sidney at 7 o'clock on Saturday morning, and berthed at the new wharf of the N.D.L., on the western side of ...

    Article : 272 words
  26. CHURCH NEWS.

    The twenty-eighth anniversary of St. David's Church, Surry Hills, was celebrated by special services yesterday. The Rev. George E. Brown, M.A., preached both morning and evening. Special music ...

    Article : 56 words
  27. MASONIC.

    Grand Mastor Bro. Remington, accompanied by eight Grand Lodge officers, paid an official visit to the local Masonic Lodge on Wednesday night last. The Grand Master expressed himself ...

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  28. A BUSY TIME AT CIRCULAR QUAY.

    A record in the berthing of mail steamers was established at the Circular Quay between the hours of 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on Saturday. During that hour and a half the tugs Leveret and Vigilant, belonging to ...

    Article : 196 words
  29. WILLIAM-STREET METHODIST CHURCH.

    The anniversary of the William-street, East Sydney, Methodist Sunday-school was celebrated by special services yesterday. There were large congregations throughout the day. The Rev. W. ...

    Article : 79 words
  30. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 165 words
  31. SYDNEY MISSION TO SEAMEN.

    The two great Royal Mail Steamship Companies trading to this port were well represented at the institute during the past week. On Tuesday, 21st, the ...

    Article : 143 words
  32. ROYAL MELBOURNE GOLF CLUB.

    The tournament of the Royal Melbourne Golf Club was continued on Saturday on the Sandringham Links in delightful weather. The links presented a busy appearance, as about 70 of the 86 entered ...

    Article : 724 words
  33. QUEENSLAND.

    The Rev. W. Cuff, of London, a Baptist minister now on a brief visit to Queensland, has just returned from a visit to Bundaberg, where he went over the Bingera and Fairymead sugar plantations. He never ...

    Article : 190 words
  34. MUNICIPAL NEWS.

    The second annual social of the progress association was held yesterday, and was well attended. LIVERPOOL, Thursday. At the last meeting of the Ingleburn Council it ...

    Article : 465 words
  35. NEWTOWN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

    The forty-sixth anniversary of the opening of the Newtown Congregational Church and the twenty-fourth anniversary of the settlement of the Rev. Warlow Davies, M.A., as pastor were celebrated ...

    Article : 159 words
  36. THE BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP LINES LIMITED.

    Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co., managing agents is Australia for the above line, report that the steamship Queen Wilhelminn, their first steamer to load under the British and Colonial line, has arrived at Port Pirie. ...

    Article : 93 words
  37. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS.

    The proposed new regulation withholding shipping intelligence by the Telegraph Department meets with universal condemnation. ...

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  38. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Airlie sailed from Hiongkong Oct. 23, en route from Japan to Australian ports. The Australian arrived at Hongkong Oct. 21, en route to Shanghai and Japan. ...

    Article : 95 words
  39. DRUMMOYNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The second annual spring show under the auspices of the Drummoyne Horticultural society was held in the local council-chambers on Saturday afternoon. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. F. ...

    Article : 544 words
  40. THE CHURCHES.

    A 10 days' simultaneous mission, conducted by the Rev. T. W. Dunn, of Newtown, was concluded last night, and was very successful, the Town Hall, where the meetings were held, being generally ...

    Article : 320 words
  41. THE CHURCH ARMY.

    Captain Robinson visited Parramatta on Friday last in the interests of the Church Army. He had a large number of young people and adults at his meeting, and gave much information about the ...

    Article : 223 words
  42. THE CANE CRUSHING.

    Townsvsille reports that the amount of sugarcane grown by white labour on the Lower Burdekin during the season was 2539 tons, the rebate being £592. The total cane crushed to the end of September was ...

    Article : 50 words
  43. THE FEDERAL LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and co., Limited, managing agents for the Federal line of steamers, report their steamers' and sailers' movements as under:— The Cornwall is loading at the Plate for South ...

    Article : 90 words
  44. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A shocking accident happened at Port Pirie smelters this morning to an employee named Charles Larrsen. He was adjusting a wire rope on the wheel of a lift opposite No. 5 furnace, and not having ...

    Article : 110 words
  45. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Taiyuan left Hongkong on the 23rd instant, for Australian ports, omitting Manila and Port Darwin: She is due here on Nov. 13, and salis for the east again on Dec. 2. ...

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  46. THE NEW E. AND A. LINER EMPIRE.

    In September the new steamer Empire, built by Messrs. Wm. Beardmore and Co., Limited, Govan, for the Eastern and Australian Steamship Company, London, completed her trials on the Firth of Clyde, and fully ...

    Article : 755 words
  47. BUSINESS OF PARLIAMENT.

    It is understood that a strong effort will be made to finish the work of Parliament this week so as to allow the prorogation to take place on Friday afternoon. ...

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  48. WEST COAST SOUNDS EXCURSION.

    The union Steamship Company announces the usual summer excursion to the far-famed West Coast Sounds of New Zealand, which will be made by the Walkare. She will leave Sydney on Saturday, January 3, for ...

    Article : 66 words
  49. THE OCEANA'S MAILS.

    The inter-state mails by the R.M.S. Oceana left Adelaide by special train at 10.20 p.m. to-day. ...

    Article : 20 words
  50. SOUTH COAST.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 469 words
  51. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Monowai left Wellington on Saturday for Sydney. The Oonah will sail from Hobart on Tuesday for Sydney. ...

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  52. THE CRICKET MATCHES.

    Exciting play marked the electorate cricket matches on Saturday. In reply to 201 put up by Sturt, North Adelaide, the premier team, after having made 117 without loss, realised only 162. H. ...

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  53. VOYAGE OF THE R.M.S. VICTORIA.

    The new R.M.S. Victoria of the Orient-Pacific [?] now on her maiden voyage to Australia is due here this morning. She sailed from London on September 12 at 1 p.m., and ...

    Article : 242 words
  54. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    Sheep are arriving for the summer country. All the available land is leased by Riverina sheep-owners. Last night 66 points of rain fell. ...

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  55. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    A united military church parade was held at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Oxford-street, Paddington yesterday morning, when a stained glass window and brass memorial tablet to the ...

    Article : 200 words
  56. PEOPLE'S REFORM LEAGUE.

    The piesident of the People's Reform League (Mr. Macarthur Onslow) presided at the weekly meeting of the provisional committee on Friday evening. There was ...

    Article : 293 words
  57. THE SALVATION ARMY.

    The latest information respecting the status of the Salvation Army throughout the world has just been published, and shows, by contrast the progress that has been made by the Army during the past ...

    Article : 282 words
  58. TRAIN DERAILED.

    Traffic has been restored on the Moe railway line, whero on Thursday night a serious collision took place botween two trains. The goods tram had left Morwell to time, and it is surmised that one of the ...

    Article : 191 words
  59. DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION.

    A drawingroom meeting to further the interests of the District Nursing Association was held at the Church of England Grammar School on Friday afternoon. Amongst those present were Lady ...

    Article : 195 words
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