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  2. THE TOWITTA TRAGEDY.

    The evidence for the prosecution in the trial of Mary Augusta Schippan, aged 24, charged at the Criminal Court before the Chief Justice with the murder of her sister Bertha, aged 14, at Towitta on ...

    Article : 1,608 words
  3. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    The health committee of the City Council met on Saturday morning, the Mayor (Ald[?]rman Thomas Hughes) presiding. CITY BUILDING SURVEYOR'S REPORTS. ...

    Article : 1,268 words
  4. THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS AT BALLARAT.

    The match between the Australian Eleven and the Ballarat Eighteen was concluded on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the visiting team on the first innings by 33 runs. C. Bailey put together 73 in ...

    Article : 303 words
  5. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The body of Charles Noell, sanitary cart driver, was found on Friday on the read. The cart deceased was driving got into a rut and Noell fell off. A wheel passed over one side of his chest, crushing it ...

    Article : 65 words
  6. TRIAL OF LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES.

    An official trial and inspection by the Department of Navigation of an improved lifebelt, and lifeline, the invention of Mr. W. J. Smith, of Paddington, took place at Cavill's Baths, Woolloomooloo Bay, ...

    Article : 290 words
  7. THE CLYDE WORKS.

    On Saturday afternoon about 30 members of the Engineering Association, together with about 40 other visitors interested in engineering works, paid a visit to the Clyde Engineering Works to make a tour ...

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  8. THE UNEMPLOYED.

    A deputation representing the unemployed waited upon the Mayor on Friday afternoon. the following members of the City Council were present:— Aldermen Ralston, Watkin, Kelly, M.L.A., West, ...

    Article : 499 words
  9. THE QUEENSLAND ELECTIONS.

    Messrs. Philp and Hanran addressed an open-air meeting at Mundingburra, Townsville, last night. The Premier, in referring to Mr. Bamford, said he had called him (Mr. Philp) a traitor to his country. ...

    Article : 375 words
  10. THE LATE DR. JOSEPH KINGSBURY.

    The funeral of Dr. Joseph Kingsbury, whose death was announced in Saturday's issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald," took place at Rookwood Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was largely ...

    Article : 367 words
  11. LETTER FROM MR. CHAMBERLAIN.

    Recently Mr. W. H. Vivian of Sydney, while in England, had some correspondence with the Secretary of State for the Colonies from whom he has since received the following reply:—"I beg to ...

    Article : 120 words
  12. THE CASE OF THE LETTER-SORTER.

    In our issue of the 6th instant if was stated, in the report of an interview with Mr. Davies, superintendent of the mail branch at the General Post Office, that the letter-sorter who was attacked with the ...

    Article : 102 words
  13. THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    The ministerial section of the Methodist Conference met in the Centenary Hall on Saturday morning, the president being in the chair. The daily record was read and confirmed. ...

    Article : 232 words
  14. PRESENCE OF RATS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

    The attention of Mr. Perry, Minister for Education, has been called to the necessity for cleansing operations in connection with the Public schools of the city and suburbs. He has been informed that ...

    Article : 360 words
  15. SENSATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CRICKETERS.

    Messrs. [?]rumble, Howell, and Armstrong, of the Australian Eleven, has a somewhat awkward experience at Ballarat on Saturday, when they were suspended in a cage at the Last Chance United mine ...

    Article : 95 words
  16. OFFICIAL VISITS.

    An exchange of visits took place on Friday between Mr. Edmund Resch, Consul for the Netherlands, and certain represetnatives of the State and colony, Mr. Resch, accompanied by Mr. N. H. Paling, ...

    Article : 137 words
  17. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    A wharf labourer named Michael M'Grane, who resided at Hugo-street, Redfern, was working on the ship Maria Teresa at Darling Habour on Saturday morning, when several bags of wheat fell ...

    Article : 96 words
  18. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—The Minister for Works attributes the increase of the unemployed to the "drought." A certain amount is due to that cause, without doubt, but nine-tenths is owing to the system of attracting ...

    Article : 413 words
  19. EMPLOYEES' PICNICS.

    The seventh annual picnic of the employees of Messrs. G. and C. Hoskins was held on Saturday at Clifton Gardens, about 400 people, principally employees and their friends, being present. A band of music ...

    Article : 407 words
  20. DEATH OF AN ELDERLY MAN.

    At an early hour on Saturday morning the Civil Ambulance was called to Swan-street where an old-age pensioner named Joseph Pallaine was found to be in a state of ...

    Article : 71 words
  21. ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, NEWTOWN.

    At the 11 o'clock mass yesterday morning in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Newtown, Archbishop Kelly unveiled a richly decorated statue of St. Patrick. The statue was imported from Italy, ...

    Article : 225 words
  22. SUNDAY SERVICES.

    Services under the auspices of the Methodist conference were held in the city yesterday at the Centenary Hall, in the Domain, and the Town Hall corner. The demonstration in the Domain, which ...

    Article : 170 words
  23. AN ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.

    About 2.20 yesterday morning Constable M'Gann, of the Water Police, while on duty on the western side of the Quay, heard shrill cries for help from the direction of the harbour. He ran to Flood's wharf, ...

    Article : 95 words
  24. SANITATION OF RAILWAY STATIONS.

    In connection with the complaints made at the City Council meeting regarding the condition of Redfern station, the department explains that the reference is intended to apply to the lavatory accommodation. ...

    Article : 163 words
  25. A SCALDING ACCIDENT.

    Ruby Williams, aged 2, of Albemarle-street, Newtown, was admitted for treatment to Prince Alfred Hospital on Saturday by Dr. Page. She was playing in the yard of her parents' home and accidentally ...

    Article : 53 words
  26. CONFERENCE CRICKET MATCH.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  27. A POISONING CASE.

    A seaman named John Anderson, aged 42, was conveyed by Constable Allen, of No. 1 police division, to the Sydney Hospital at 8 p.m. on Saturday, and admitted for treatment by Dr. B[?]wker. He ...

    Article : 61 words
  28. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Referring to your sub-leader in issue of 7th instant on the above subject, last census returns show that the population of Sydney increased over 100,000, while the country districts, which contain ...

    Article : 913 words
  29. QUEEN VICTORIA HOME FOR CONSUMPTIVES.

    The monthly meeting of the house committee of the above was held on the 6th instant. There were present Dr. Cecil Purser (in the chair), Miss Harris, Mr. H. S. Levy (hon treasurer), and the secretary. ...

    Article : 132 words
  30. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The Defence Forces Rifle Association, which was formed several years ago primarily for the encouragement of rifle shooting on active service conditions, and which has been dormant for the last year or two, ...

    Article : 538 words
  31. THE CITY SHOOTING CASE.

    The man William Clark, who was shot by Constable A. Hamilton while attempting to evade arrest early on Saturday morning, is now in a very precarious condition at the Sydney Hospital. His ...

    Article : 222 words
  32. ACTION AT NORTH SYDNEY.

    The North Sydney Council has decided to fall into line with the City Council with respect to the institution of bylaws dealing with the class of receptacle to be used by householders for the deposit of house ...

    Article : 181 words
  33. MESSRS. KING AND COMPANY.

    The picturesque surroundings of Long Bay were selected by the officers and employees of King and Co., brewers, Leichhardt, for their annual picnic on Saturday, and a pleasant day was spent. The ...

    Article : 297 words
  34. HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the Horticultural Association of New South Wales was held at the Queen's hall on Friday night. Mr. W. Hardie occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. The exhibits ...

    Article : 112 words
  35. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    On Saturday afternoon the various fire brigades associated with the Western Suburbs Fire Brigades' Association held a competition at Rookwood, when eight brigades took part. In the eight-men engine ...

    Article : 148 words
  36. VIGILANCE COMMITTEE FOR LEICHHARDT.

    A public meeting was held in the Leichhardt Town Hall last week for the purpose o[?] considering the advisability of electing a vigilance committee or adopting other means to prevent the spread of the ...

    Article : 106 words
  37. PORT HUNTER SAILING CLUB.

    Under the auspices of the Port Hunter Sailing Club, two races—one for 18-footers and the other for 10-footers—were sailed on the harbour yesterday afternoon. The meeting was promoted as a benefit ...

    Article : 487 words
  38. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Sailed from Wellington: Warrimoo, s., for Sydney; Waiwera, s., for London. (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see page 8.) SHIPPING REPORTS. ...

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  39. STANDARD BREWERY.

    The fifth annual picnic of Messrs. J. T. and J. Toohey, Limited, Standard Brewery, was held at Pearl Bay on Saturday, when perfect weather and first-class arrangements combined in making the ...

    Article : 228 words
  40. NEWINGTON THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS' UNION.

    The annual reunion of the above took place at the Centenary Hall on Friday evening. The president of the union, the Rev. E. J. Rodd, principal of the institution, occupied the chair, and on his right were ...

    Article : 204 words
  41. QUEENSLAND.

    Another case of plague was reported at Brisbane to-night. The patient is named James Joseph Keane, aged 20 years, residing in Belgrave-street, Redhill. There are three contacts in the case, and ...

    Article : 39 words
  42. CORRESPONDENTS' VIEWS.

    Alderman J. G. Griffin writes:—"I was unfortunately unable to be present at the question time in the City Council on the 5th instant, but I find from the 'answers' given that the Mayor was informed ...

    Article : 525 words
  43. RIFLE TEAM FOR ENGLAND.

    It has been found that the dates recommended for the selection practices for the Bisley team viz., Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, at the Randwick Rifle Range, clash with the annual prize ...

    Article : 189 words
  44. ADELAIDE CHAMPION EIGHTS.

    The champion eight-oar race was rowed on the Port River on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the Adelaide crew. Three clubs were represented, and immediately after the start the Mercantile and ...

    Article : 196 words
  45. BOULDER SUMMER MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 518 words
  46. FIRES.

    Shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday a fire was discovered in the premises occupied by Mr. W. H. M'Donald in Queen-street, Woollah[?]a. Mr. M'Donald carries on the business of a general ironmonger and oil ...

    Article : 366 words
  47. WATER CONSERVATION.

    At the last meeting of the P. and A. Society Messrs. Izon, Edols, and A. A. Piggin were appointed to represent the society at the forthcoming water conservation conference. Delegates from ...

    Article : 322 words
  48. THE ROCKS LICENSES.

    The president of the New South Wales Alliance (the Rev. Canon Boyce) has sent the following letter to the Premier relative to public-houses on the resumed area of the Rocks:— ...

    Article : 357 words
  49. HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND.

    A meeting of the Hospital Saturday Fund Committee for Glebe was held at the local Town Hall on Friday. Mrs. A. N. Jonsen presided, and there were also present:—Mesdames E. Davis and W. ...

    Article : 169 words
  50. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 224 words
  51. THE IMPERATOR ALEXANDER II.

    A well-known Australian trader, under a new name, arrived yesterday from the Baltic with a cargo of timber for the Kauri Timber Company. Limited. The Imperator Alexander II. was formerly the ship Grassendale, a strong ...

    Article : 68 words
  52. THE VICTORIA.

    A cable received on Saturday advised the departure of the steamer Victoria from Lyt[?]lton on Friday, the 7th instant, for Kaipara. At the latter port she will load kauri timber for Sydney. ...

    Article : 34 words
  53. THE SAPPHIRE.

    The steamer Sapphire, from Ocean Island, with 2000 tons of phosphates, anchored yesterday off Mosman's Bay. She left the island on February 21, and met with S.E. gales off the coast. Her destination is Wallaroo after taking ...

    Article : 41 words
  54. RHYMES FOR THE TIME.

    Where are you going to, my pretty maid? I'm off to the deaters, sir, she said; And what is your business, my pretty maid? To buy an Ansonia, sir, she said. ...

    Article : 102 words
  55. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

    Three drawn games were played in electorate cricket on Saturday. Wes[?] Torrens completed its innings at 325 against West Adelaide, who replied with 205 for eight wickets (Walter Giffen 54, Parkin 44). C[?]mbe bowled five ...

    Article : 125 words
  56. FIRE IN THE CITY.

    The Headquarters station received a call to Kidman's buildings, No. 423 George-street, about 7 a.m. on Saturday. A fire had occurred in a restaurant occupied by Messrs. Christensen and Gilbert. Slight ...

    Article : 53 words
  57. BERTHINGS.

    The steamer Kobe, from Brisbane, has berthed at Dangar, Gedye's wharf. The Australian has gone alongside the E. and A. Wharf. The R.M.S. Sierra is back to her berth at the quay. ...

    Article : 60 words
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