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  2. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    Arrivals.—April 1. Warrigal, s., Tekoa, s., Mamari, s., Moravi[?]n, s., Duke of Devonshire, Breconshire, s. Departures.—Port Stephens, s., and L[?]gowshire, ship, for Melbourne; Tarcoola, s., for Sydney; Rimutaka, ...

    Article : 366 words
  3. INTER-STATE CRICKET.

    The cricket match Queensland v. New South Wales was resumed to-day, at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. The weather was perfect, but the attendance at the start was very small. ...

    Article : 1,626 words
  4. THE PUBLIC REVENUE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 477 words
  5. THE FLYING COLUMN.

    Yesterday the flying column underwent a change from a hostile force to a friendly one. The orders for the day were based on the supposition that an enemy had effected a landing near the mouth of the ...

    Article : 939 words
  6. TIMBER INDUSTRIES' ASSOCIATION.

    The annual meeting of the New South Wales Timber Industries Association was held in the office of the association, City Bank-chambers, Sussex-street, yesterday. Mr. R. A. Price, M.L.A., president, ...

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  7. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    The Sydney Stock Exchange being closed for the holidays there is no business to report. Business will be resumed this morning. The secretary of the Buckland River ...

    Article : 164 words
  8. THE FEDERAL CONTINGENT.

    The New South Wales portion of the third battalion of the Federal Contingent embarked yesterday on board of transport No. 81, the Manhattan (8004 tons), lying it the eastern side of Woolloommooloo ...

    Article : 599 words
  9. THE BATHURST CAMP.

    Reconnaissance practice was carried out this morning. Lieutenant-Colonel Guest commanded the reconnaissance party and Major Barton was in command of the enemy. The reconnaissance was most ...

    Article : 186 words
  10. MINING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Brett and party, at Clear Creek, have crushed 7½ tons of stone, yielding 2oz. 6dwt. per ton. ...

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  11. BARRIER MINES.

    Block 10 mill working day shifts during the past week treated 1099 tons of crude sulphides, which produced 195 tons of concentrates, bulking 35[?]oz. of silver, 64½ per cent. lead, and 8 per cent. zinc, ...

    Article : 195 words
  12. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Rome left Colombo for Australia on Monday morning last. ...

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  13. PASSENGERS BY. R.M.S. BRITANNIA.

    The following passages have been booked by the P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Britaunia, sailing from Circular Quay at noon to-day for London, via ports:— For Marsei lles and London: Mr. S. M'Dougal, Mrs. [?] ...

    Article : 535 words
  14. THE ARTILLERY AT THE HEADS.

    Since Thursday last the Artillery has been camped at the Heads, which comprise the first line in connection with the scheme of coast defence. The R.A.A. supplied detachments at Botany, ...

    Article : 964 words
  15. AMUSEMENTS.

    "The Span of Life" continues to draw crowded houses at the Lyceum Theatre, where the approach of the ocean liner to the Coffin Rocks, and the ingenious manner in which a "human ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. COBAR COPPER MINE.

    Permission has been granted to the copper mine to use water from the reservoir until the order is countermanded by the Minister for Works. This will enable 400 men to be kept working. ...

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  17. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    There will not be any matinee at the Tivoli Theatre to-day, but the usual evening performance will include all the new artists of Mr. Harry Rickards's Company. Mme. Lydia ...

    Article : 65 words
  18. INTER-STATE EXCHANGES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 522 words
  19. PALACE THEATRE.

    The usual matinee will be omitted to-day at the Palace Theatre where the "World's Entertainers" will appear as usual in the evening. Messrs. Henry Lee and Rial's new combination is drawing crowded ...

    Article : 61 words
  20. EMPIRE.—"ALHAMBRA GIRL."

    Domestic drama of a tragic character was exchanged for farcical comedy of the lightest and most l[?]ghable kind at the Empire Theatre last night, when Mr. Wm. Cosgrove produced the well ...

    Article : 297 words
  21. EMBARKATION AT ADELAIDE.

    The troopship Templemore entered Port Adelaide Harbour this morning. The troops promptly embarked, and just before 5 o'clock the transport got under way amidst the enthusiastic cheering of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  22. PASSENGERS TO ARRIVE BY THE R.M.S. AUSTRALIA.

    The following is a list of passengers to arrive by the P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Australia, from London, via ports:— From London to Sydney: Miss G. A. Wolstencroft, ...

    Article : 257 words
  23. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN QUOTA.

    Sir Arthur Lawl[?]y, the Governor, to-day reviewed the contingent awaiting transport to South Africa. ...

    Article : 19 words
  24. GREATER SYDNEY.

    The annual report on the financial position of the municipality was presented by the council clerk at the last meeting of the Annandale Council. The report showed that the receipts proper for the year ...

    Article : 198 words
  25. CONVENTION OF LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETIES.

    The second annual Commonwealth Convention of literary and debating societies was opened last night at the Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street. The business of the convention, which will extend its ...

    Article : 989 words
  26. FITZGERALD BROTHERS' CIRCUS.

    Messrs. Fitzgerald Brothers' circus continues to draw crowded audiences. The tent erected in what is known as the Benevolent Asylum grounds, opposite the railway station, is crowded nightly. ...

    Article : 110 words
  27. THE GULF LINE.

    W. and A. M'Arthur, Limited, report:— Gulf of An[?]d passed Thursday Island on March 11 on her way to Singapore with coal from Newcastle. Gulf of Bothnia arrived at Brisbane on 28th ultimo, and ...

    Article : 111 words
  28. EINASLEIGH FREEHOLD MINES CLOSED.

    The Einasleigh Freehold Copper Mines Limited, closed down the works on Saturday last and paid off all hands. It is supposed that the closure is only temporary, although it is generally believed that it ...

    Article : 107 words
  29. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    On Monday the Parramatta district coroner (Mr. T. E. M'Nevin, P.M.) held a magisterial inquiry touching the death of Mr. George Best, of Dural, who was found on Saturday with a gunshot wound ...

    Article : 290 words
  30. THE CYCLORAMA.

    Attention is directed to the advertisement elsewhere respecting the Cyclorama of Jerusalem. The last days of this realistic production are announced. The public has been taking advantage of the holidays to ...

    Article : 52 words
  31. PURCHASE OF A CARGO STEAMER.

    The steamer Bobbie Burns has been purchased by Messrs. Nelsen and Robertson for the hordwood trade for the Northern rivers. She carries a large cargo on a draught of 6gt., and is will fitted up with winches, &c., for ...

    Article : 113 words
  32. FIRE DISASTER BENEFIT CONCERT.

    This evening, at the Town Hall, a concert will be given in aid of the members of Her Majesty's Theatre orchestra, who lost their musical instruments in the recent disastrous fire. Reference to another column ...

    Article : 154 words
  33. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINES.

    A parcel of 64[?] tons from Welcome Syndicate's claim on the Overaight line of country, Bulong, has been cleaned up for a yield of 354¾oz. About 363oz. were dollied from the stone before it was brought to ...

    Article : 341 words
  34. NEW CALEDONIA SHIPPING.

    The barque Altona arrived at Thio from Rio Juneiro [?] March 18. The ship Durham arrived at Noumea from Java on the 14th ultimo. ...

    Article : 38 words
  35. CHARTERS.

    London to Rockhampton—Henry, barque. New York to Sydney—Northenbury, barque, and Hampton, ship. New Caledonia to Rotterdam—Port Sonnochan, barque. ...

    Article : 47 words
  36. NORTHERN DISTRICT ENCAMPMENT.

    After early breakfast this morning the mounted troops and the infantry marched out of camp on the racecourse, headed by the Lancer and the 4th Regiment banda. A halt was made near Jurd's farm, on ...

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  37. MRS. MARTEL'S RECITAL.

    Mrs. C. Martel will give an elocutionary recital and concert at the Centenary Hull to-morrow evening, when she will be assisted by her pupils, and by Dr. Maguire, Mrs. Fawn, and Miss Dunn. The popular ...

    Article : 69 words
  38. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following reports were received yesterday:— Ballina: 14ft, on the bar; 10ft. on the inside channel at high water. Port Macquarie: 9ft. on the bar at high water to-day. ...

    Article : 80 words
  39. BUGGY ACCIDENT AT DURAL.

    On Monday Mr. and Mrs. W. Fagan, while returning home in their buggy in company with their two children, met with a severe accident. The horse shied, and capsized the vehicle over an embankment. ...

    Article : 63 words
  40. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    The next concert of the Sydney Philharmonic Society will be given at the Town Hall on Thursday, April 10, when Berlioz's famous dramatic cantata, "La Damnation de Faust" will be performed. ...

    Article : 67 words
  41. BAZAAR AT RYDE.

    A bazaar, the object of which is to clear off the debt on St. Charles', Ryde, parochial school was opened in the school-hall on Monday by Archbishop Kelly in the presence of a large gathering. The Archbishop, who drove to Ryde ...

    Article : 199 words
  42. THE ROYAL MINT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 139 words
  43. DEATH OF DR. ARTHUR OAKES.

    Mr. W. L. Oakes, of Toongabbie, has received a cablegram stating that his cousin. Dr. Arthur William Oakes, youngest and only surviving son of the late Hon. George Oakes, died at his residence, ...

    Article : 138 words
  44. MISS SYLVIA BLACKSTONE'S CONCERT.

    Miss Sylvia Blackston will make her professional debut at the Centenary Hall next Wednesday evening. The young contralto will then bo supported by Alisa Edith O, King, Messrs. Henty We[?], George ...

    Article : 51 words
  45. GOLD YIELDS.

    Royal D[?] (Victoria), 28oz, 19dwt, for the week. ...

    Article : 11 words
  46. GOLD DREDGING YIELDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 83 words
  47. THE NEWBURY FAREWELL.

    A strong programme is being arranged for Mr. Philip Newbury's last concert on the 12th, there being a natural desire to hear and assist the popular tenor before his departure for the older lands. The ...

    Article : 68 words
  48. ST. PAUL'S, HARRIS PARK.

    The chancel of St. Paul's Church, Harris Park, has just been refurnished by some of the parishioners, and the various gifts as Easter offerings were dedicated on Sunday evening by Archdeacon Gunther, ...

    Article : 106 words
  49. HOW TO PILE UP THE CENTURIES.

    This is a feat best know to cricketers, and of all cricketers probably those of Australia most frequently perform the trick. But the best centuries are those which represent years of life. For a man ...

    Article : 456 words
  50. MRS. WOODWARD PEARCE'S RECITAL.

    Mrs. Woodward Pearce will give a pianoforte recital at the Parramatta Town Hall next Tuesday evening, when she will be assisted by well-known Sydney vocalists. ...

    Article : 33 words
  51. ABSTRACT OF SALES BY AUCTION THIS DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 314 words
  52. NEWCASTLE.

    The revenue collected in the Customs Department at Newcastle for the quarter ended March 31 amounted to £37,[?]8 [?]8s 4d, made up as follows:—Tonnago rates, £442 17s 4d; harbour and light dues, £2455 13s 8d; duty and ...

    Article : 75 words
  53. DEPUTATIONS.

    A deputation, representing the residents and property owners of Woodford, was introduced to the Railway Commissioners yesterday morning by Mr. T. R. Smith, M.L.A. The deputation understood ...

    Article : 179 words
  54. PRESENTATION TO A RAILWAY OFFICIAL.

    An enjoyable social evening was spent in the Railway Institute on Thursday last when a smoke concert was tendered to Mr. William Thornley, general foreman of the railway interlocking workshops, who ...

    Article : 213 words
  55. SYDNEY FEMALE REFUGE.

    The annual meeting of the Sydney Female Refuge was held at the Y.M.C.A. Hall yesterday afternoon. Colonel J. H. Goodlet presided, and there was a good attendance. ...

    Article : 296 words
  56. THE COAL TRADE

    The barque Woodburn, which arrived from Table Bay last night, is to load coal for the west coast. The following vessels cleared at the Customs to-day for inter-state ports, viz.:—Kate Tatham, schooner for Napier, with 384 tons ...

    Article : 65 words
  57. THE CITY COURT.

    At the City Court to-day, before Mr. L. S. Donaldson, S.M., Sub-inspector M'Vano proceeded against David Hutchinson, licensee of the Boatrowers' Arms, Stockton, for selling liquor during prohibited hours, namely on Sunday, ...

    Article : 44 words
  58. SMART LOADING.

    A smart piece of loading was accomplished at the Carrington dykes by means of the Government cranes on Saturday last, when the Adelaide Company's Barrier loaded 3000 tons of coall in 15½ working hours, or at the ...

    Article : 198 words
  59. THE SHIP NETHERBY.

    The chief officer of the Netherby rejoined his ve[?]sel to-day. He and the men, who left with him in the ship's boat to seek assistance ashore, had a very trying experience. They were in the boat from ...

    Article : 131 words
  60. PARK AT ENFIELD.

    A deputation, introduced by Mr. M'Kenzie, M.L.A., waited upon the Minister for Lands yesterday, and asked him to purchase certain land for the purposes of a park at Enfield. The area, which was ...

    Article : 128 words
  61. THE GUN.

    At last shooting of the Sparrow Club the Modim trophy was won right out by E. Boreham with eight kills. MARCUS CLARK and CO., the wonderfully progressive ...

    Article : 71 words
  62. THE CAMP AT GOULBURN.

    To-day was the last day of the camp. At 6.30 the men were paraded and underwent further instruction. After breakfast Lieutenant-Colonel Oldershaw took every company separately and ...

    Article : 226 words
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