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  2. THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    Three cases of illness were proved yesterday to the satisfaction of the Board of Health to be plague, and the patients were removed to the hospital at Little Bay. The patients lived in such diverse ...

    Article : 547 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    Mr. W. Schwergerhausen, a young German cyclist, who is cycling round the world, is due to arrive in Melbourne to-morrow from Geelong. ...

    Article : 33 words
  4. LOYAL DEMONSTRATIONS.

    One of the largest meetings that have taken place at Balmain was held last night in the local Town Hall, which was crowded by an enthusiastic audience, for the purpose of supporting the action of the ...

    Article : 872 words
  5. NEWCASTLE.

    A special meeting of the Anglican Cathedral Building Committee was held under the presidency of the Bishop of Newcastle, Dr. Stan[?]on, in the pro-cathedral to-night, for the purpose of making final arrangements for the partial ...

    Article : 240 words
  6. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The past week has been a busy one in connection with trades and labour organisations. Considerable anxiety has been shown amongst the members of the various societies to become ...

    Article : 70 words
  7. RETIREMENT OF MAJOR-GENERAL FRENCH.

    Major-General French was entertained yesterday by the members of the State Cabinet at the Colonial Secretary's Office. There were present—Mr. See (State Premier), Mr. Wise (Attorney-General), Mr. ...

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  8. MILITARY MATTER.S

    Major-General Downes retires from the command of the military forces of Victoria at the end of this month. It is not yet known who his successor will be. ...

    Article : 65 words
  9. JOURNEYMEN COOPERS' SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the Hourneymen Coopers' Society was held at the Trades' Hall last evening. The president (Mr. J. Gartner) was in the chair. The secretary reported that the society had that day been registered ...

    Article : 76 words
  10. THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.

    At a meeting of the committee of the Women's Hospital to-day a letter was received from Dr. Lewis and Dr. Yule, resident surgeons of the hospital, stating that, whilst holding the opinion that ...

    Article : 200 words
  11. PRAYER FOR RAIN.

    On Wednesday next the majority of the churches of the State will be open to congregations in connection with the day set apart by proclamation for prayer for rain. The "Government Gazette" of ...

    Article : 357 words
  12. CABINETMAKERS' ASSOCIATION.

    At the Trades' Hall last evening a meeting was held, consisting of cabinetmakers, to take into consideration the desirability of forming a separate society. Mr. James Smith was voted to the chair. ...

    Article : 129 words
  13. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    A meeting of the committee of the Newcastle Chamber of commerce was held in the Hall of Commerce this afternoon. The president (Alderman W. B. Sharp) occupied the chair, and there were also present Captain Brown, ...

    Article : 157 words
  14. AMALGAMATED COACHMAKERS' SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the members of the Amalgamated Coachmakers, Coach, Car, and Wheelwright Society of New South Wales was held at the Trades' Hall last evening. Mr. S. Hilliard was in the chair. ...

    Article : 47 words
  15. RATE OF WAGES FOR BRICKLAYERS.

    A deputation representing the Bricklayers' Union waited to-day upon the Minister for Public Works and informed him that the recent bricklayers' strike was practically settled on the basis of an increase in ...

    Article : 106 words
  16. PRESSERS' UNION.

    A meeting of the Pressers' Union was held at the Trades' Hall last evening. Mr. E. Kavanagh was in the chair. The business transacted consisted in revising the rules of the union, and it was decided to ...

    Article : 50 words
  17. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The ship Mount Carmel arrived to-day from Table Bay to load a cargo of coal from Burwood Colliery for the West Coast. The schooner Kohala arrived from Tabiti to load Seaham coal for Ellele. The schooner Otella Pederson ...

    Article : 202 words
  18. PUBLIC HEALTH BYLAWS.

    The following bylaws, made by the Municipal Council of Sydney, and approved by his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, appear in the "Government Gazette":— ...

    Article : 577 words
  19. AMALGAMATED ENGINEERS' SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the district committee of the Amalgamated Engineers' Society was held last evening at the Trades' Hall. The president (Mr. C. T. Donnelly) presided. Mr. W. E. Bell (secretary) ...

    Article : 102 words
  20. VICTORIAN EMIGRANTS TO SOUTH AFRICA.

    Two hundred and thirty-six permits have now been issued to persons wishing to emigrate to British South African ports. Twenty-three applications for permits were received to-day, but only six issued. ...

    Article : 284 words
  21. THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ARRANGEMENTS.

    The Archbishop has addressed the following letter to the clergy of the diocese:—"I am glad to see that the Governor in Council has proclaimed Wednesday next as a day of humiliation and prayer, and has ...

    Article : 448 words
  22. GAS COMPANY FITTERS AND ASSISTANTS' UNION.

    A meeting of the Gas Company Fitters and Assistants' Union was held at the Trades' Hall last evening. Mr. J. Tytherleigh presided. The resolution passed at a preliminary meeting, having ...

    Article : 72 words
  23. METHODISTS AT STOCKTON.

    A public meeting of the Methodists of Stockton was held in the local Congregational Church to-night for the purpose of taking steps with a view to the erection of a new church building to replace that destroyed in the fire at ...

    Article : 422 words
  24. LATEST REPORT FROM THE COAST HOSPITAL.

    It was announced from the Coast Hospital at 1 o'clock this morning that the plague patients Doran, Watkins, Baker, and Mrs. Vider were all in a low state. The others were doing well. ...

    Article : 40 words
  25. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    The Principal Under-Secretary has informed Mr. T. R. Moxham, M.L.A., that in response to his personal inquiries the Premier and Chief Secretary has approved of the transfer of the Friendly Societies' ...

    Article : 84 words
  26. CARTAGE OF CITY GARBAGE THROUGH REDFERN.

    Yesterday a deputation from the municipal council of Redfern, consisting of the Mayor (Alderman Funning), Aldermen Stanley. Parkes, Vernon, Jackson, Gorton, Dearin, and the council clerk (Mr. ...

    Article : 460 words
  27. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Court of Quarter Sessions was continued yesterday before Judge Wade. SENTENCES. Neils Marius Nielsen, found guilty of attempting ...

    Article : 299 words
  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Carleson, who recently found M'Kenzie's pack saddles out from Lake Way, passed through Leonora on Wednesday by the coach. He states that about 2[?] miles nearer Lay Way than where the ...

    Article : 324 words
  29. WHARF LABOURERS' UNION.

    Respecting a report of proceedings of the wharf labourers' delegates, published yesterday, Mr. E. M'Kenna writes:—"The censure motion recently passed was not the subject of discussion at the ...

    Article : 68 words
  30. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  31. THE GUNNEDAH ELECTORS.

    Mr. D. R. Hall, member for the electorate, gave an address at the School of Arts yesterday. There were between 400 and 500 persons present. There was no chairman. After referring to his ...

    Article : 184 words
  32. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES.

    The Cardinal to-day is issuing to the clergy of the archdiocese a circular detailing the arrangements to be observed and the prayer to be offered. This is to be read in the Roman Catholic churches to-morrow, ...

    Article : 56 words
  33. HARBOUR TRUST REGULATIONS.

    The following regulations, made by the Sydney Harbour Trust Commissioners, having been approved of by his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, appear in the "Government Gazette:"— ...

    Article : 218 words
  34. OTHER CHURCHES.

    The arrangements in connection with other churches are to be announced from the various pulpits to-morrow. Respecting the day gazetted for humiliation and ...

    Article : 148 words
  35. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION.

    A branch of the Australian Natives' Association has been opened at Auburn under the name of the Coo-ee branch. The following officers have been elected:—President, Mr. Thomas Taylor, J.P.; ...

    Article : 108 words
  36. THE LACHLAN BECOMING A CHAIN OF PONDS.

    The River Lachlan has stopped running, and can now be crossed dryshod in many places. It is rapidly becoming a chain at waterholes. CORAKI, Friday. ...

    Article : 186 words
  37. WATSON'S BAY JETTY.

    The question at issue between the Watson's Bay Steam Ferry Company, Limited, and the Vauclese Borough Council concerning the lense of the Watson's Bay jetty, formed the subject of a deputation ...

    Article : 273 words
  38. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the health committee of the City Council was held yesterday morning. There were present—The Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) presiding, Aldermen S. Smith, M.L.A., Fitzgerald, ...

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  39. PRECAUTIONS AT REDFERN.

    In view of the fact that two of those who have fallen victims to the outbreak of bubonic plague resided in Redfern, the local authorities have taken extra precautions in dealing with the sanitary ...

    Article : 133 words
  40. TASMANIA.

    The Cornwall Company has secured the contract of supplying Messrs. Pullman Brothers, of Melbourne, with 500 tons of coal per month for a year. This company has now two ...

    Article : 86 words
  41. SOCIETY OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS.

    Nearly 400 members of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners assembled last evening in the Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street, the occasion being a smoke concert, tendered to Bro. J. S. Adams, ...

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  42. A NEW FIRE ENGINE.

    The Granville Fire Brigade has received from the Metropolitan Fire Brigades' Board one of the new manual fire engines recently received from England. The manual is much lighter than the old style ...

    Article : 56 words
  43. FAREWELL TO MR. J. D. RITCHIE.

    On Thursday evening a farewell banquet was tendered to Mr. J. D. Ritchie, J.P., who is leaving the State for the purpose of visiting England and America. Mr. Alban Gee occupied the chair, and ...

    Article : 212 words
  44. ENCOURAGING RATS.

    In the Summons Division of the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. W. M. M'Farlane, D.S.M., Richard Fitzgerald was fined 5s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment, for leaving rubbish to ...

    Article : 68 words
  45. A FEMININE TOREADOR.

    A plucky action by a settler's wife on Huon-road is reported. A picnic party was being held, and a steer suddenly rushed on the scene and knocked down and tramped on Mrs. Bone. Her companion, ...

    Article : 124 words
  46. NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION.

    The report of the tenth triennial investigation into the affairs of the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, Limited, was presented to the members at an extraordinary general ...

    Article : 509 words
  47. THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The entries in the wine section for the forthcoming Easter show have now closed, and with gratifying results. Actuated no doubt by the enterprise of the Royal Agricultural Society, who have built a splendid ...

    Article : 129 words
  48. PRECAUTIONS AT RANDWICK.

    A tour of inspection of the borough of Randwick was made by the Mayor (Alderman George Gale) and the council's sanitary committee on Wednesday afternoon. The dairies and other establishments ...

    Article : 214 words
  49. SYDNEY ROWING CLUB EXCURSION.

    Last evening a moonlight excursion and concert in connection with the Sydney Rowing Club took place. The attendance numbered about 250. The steamer Bronzewing left No. 5 Jetty, Circular Quay, at 7.30 ...

    Article : 189 words
  50. NEW ZEALAND.

    News from Tahiti states that a boat and crew from the wreck of the Savernake which put out to obtain assistance was found by a French gunboat at sea, 400 miles distant from the wreck. The crew ...

    Article : 97 words
  51. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Arrived at Wellington ship Canterbury from Glasgow. (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see page 12.) SHIPPING REPORTS. (Continued from page 8.) ...

    Article : 57 words
  52. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Britannia left Suez for Australia [?] Thursday morning last. ...

    Article : 14 words
  53. THE POPULATION OF THE COLONY.

    The estimated population of the colony on December 31 was 830,800. ...

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  54. PRECAUTIONS IN NEW ZEALAND.

    In view of the increase of plague cases in New South Wales, the local bodies at Wellington and other cities are taking precautions to ensure cleanliness, and are offering a bonus for rats caught and ...

    Article : 66 words
  55. THE R.M.S. INDIA.

    The P. and O. steamer India, which arrived at the Heads at 6 a.m. yesterday, left Adelaide on February 17 at 5 a.m., and with light breezes and fine weather reached Melbourne Wharf at 4 p.m. on the 18th. With 46 additional ...

    Article : 133 words
  56. PROPOSED STATE COAL MINES.

    It is probable that the Government will open and work two State coal mines on the West Coast and the South Island. ...

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  57. HOTELS AT BONDI.

    Sir,—In this morning's issue of your paper there appears a paragraph headed "Hotels at Bondi," referring to a discussion that ensued in the Waverley Council last Tuesday evening upon a motion tabled ...

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  58. PROPOSED PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OF BRITISH GOODS.

    The Auckland City Council has passed a resolution favouring a preferential tariff for British goods. ...

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  59. FRESH CASES AT BRISBANE.

    Two cases of plague were reported to-day, the first being Harry Lovelock. There are six contacts. The case has been under observation for three days. The second patient is a boy ...

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  60. THE AUSTRALIAN.

    The E. and A. Company's steamer Australian arrived yesterday morning from Eastern ports, and after receiving pratique came up the barbour and berthed at Circular Quay. Captain T. P. Helms reports leaving Yokohama on January ...

    Article : 155 words
  61. ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

    The various sub-committees in connection with the celebration of Ireland's national festival are well forward with their work. In another part of our issue will be found the programme of sports to be ...

    Article : 150 words
  62. FIRE BRIGADES BOARD.

    A notification appears in the "Government Gazette" to the effect that his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor has made certain regulations under the Fire Brigades Act, 1884, for the election of members to serve on the Fire ...

    Article : 110 words
  63. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In a report in your to-day's issue you say that I signed in favour of another hotel at Bondi. As this is entirely erroneous, I wish you to correct the error. ...

    Article : 47 words
  64. THE EASTERN.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. are in receipt of advice that the Eastern arrived at Hongkong on Thursday, the 20th instant, en route from Australian ports to Japan. ...

    Article : 26 words
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