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  2. GOOD TEMPLARS AND THE ELECTIONS.

    A meeting of the city and suburban electoral representatives of the Independent Order of Good Templars was held on Saturday night. Mr. G. D. Clark, G. E. suprerintendent, occupied the chair, and ...

    Article : 394 words
  3. NEWCASTLE. DEATH OF MR. W. ARNOTT, SEN.

    The news of the death of Mr. William Arnott, Sen., will be received throughout the Newcastle district with profound regret, and he will be missed by many hundreds of the deserving poor, whom he has ...

    Article : 482 words
  4. PORTABLE TELEPHONE AND GROUND WIRES.

    The "pioneer " system introduced a cheapened form of railway construction in New South Wales, and coincident with it an economical form of telegraph was also adopted. The latter obviates the ...

    Article : 569 words
  5. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Arrival; Elingamite, from Sydney. (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see Page 6.) SHIPPING REPORTS. (Continued from Page 4.) ...

    Article : 415 words
  6. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.

    The following are extracts from a letter received from Private N. Gavin, formerly of the Dubbo volunters, but now serving with the last New South Wales contingent in South Africa:—"Klerkidorp, May 16. ...

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  7. Advertising

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    Advertising : 42 words
  8. ALTERATIONS AT THE DARLINGHURST COURTS.

    Soma alterations are in progress at the Darlinghurst Courthouse. For some time past there has been a strong support placed against the stone coping of the centre portion, as indications of a movement of ...

    Article : 197 words
  9. AMUSEMENTS. ACTORS FUND MATINEE.

    A matinee performance in aid nf the Distressed Actors' Fund will be given at Her Majesty's Theatre next Monday, when the artists of every theatre in Sydney will contribute to the programme. The plan ...

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  10. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    Mr. Richard H. Kay's programme at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon opened with Bach's splendid "Toccato and Fugue in D minor." One of the numbers most warmly appreciated was the organist's ...

    Article : 118 words
  11. NORTH COAST MEMBERS.

    Members who represent North Coast constituencies in the new State Parliament were entertained by a number of their friends at Quong [?]'s Elite Hall, Queen Victoria Markets, last night. The gathering ...

    Article : 250 words
  12. MRS. J. A. DUBBIE'S CONCERT.

    There was an excellent attendance at the complimentary concert to Mrs. J. A. Bobbie at the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night A seore of artists kindly assisted on the occasion, the only absentence being Mrs. Ernest ...

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  13. THE SOUTH HEAD-ROAD TRUST.

    The subject of the constitution of the South Headroad Trust and the condition of the various loads under its control was agtain before the Paddington Municipal Council at its meeting last evening. A ...

    Article : 163 words
  14. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. SONOMA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 393 words
  15. WOMANHOOD SUFFRAGE LEAGUE.

    A branch of the Womanhood Suffrage League of New South Wales was established at Redfern on Friday evening. The gathering took pace at the residence of Mrs. S. Chapman, Castlereagh-street, ...

    Article : 120 words
  16. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantity of coal shipped at the Government hydraulic cranes at the dyke for State, inter-Slate and foregin consumption during the department week ended this morning was 63,854 tons, as ...

    Article : 163 words
  17. MR. J. J. COHEN'S COMMITTEE ENTERTAINED.

    Last night there was a large gathering at the Petersham Town Hall, when Mr. J. J. Cohen, M.L.A., entertained his committee adn a number of his supporters, The proceedings were characterised ...

    Article : 861 words
  18. PASSENGERS BY THE WHITE STAR STEAMERS PERSIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 442 words
  19. NEW MUSIC.

    Messrs. W. H. Paling and CO. forward Mrs. M. R. Merewether's new song, "Life' Autumn" (published by Messrs. Werkes and Co. London) This melodious song, the full rich harmonies of which ...

    Article : 233 words
  20. CHESS TOURNEY.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 740 words
  21. FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE REDFERN BOROUGH.

    At the last meeting of the Redfern Council the chairman of the finance committee (Alderman Dearin) received a statement which showed the finances of the borough to be in a sound condition. The statement ...

    Article : 106 words
  22. ANGLICAN MEN'S CLUB.

    The Anglican Pro-cathedral Men's Club, recently formet at a meeting held at the deanery, was formally opened this evening. There was a large attendance and a variety of indoor games was inuulged in ...

    Article : 200 words
  23. NORTH BOTANY.

    At the lost meeting of the North Botany Council certaia letters and medical certificates were read Alderman Laycock, in moving that the letters be received, said the position was a grave one, and ...

    Article : 177 words
  24. IRISH NATIONAL FORESTERS.

    The half-yearly meeting of the John Mitchell Branch No 2 Redfern Irish National Foresters was held at the Australian Eleven Hotel, Redfern, on July 15. The C Ranger, Bro. M. Slattery, presided, ...

    Article : 312 words
  25. THE GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN LINE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 180 words
  26. NEWCASTLE GUN CLUB.

    The third annual report of the Newcastle Gun Club was issued to members to-day, and will be considered at a meeting to be held on Saturday next. The report states that the operations of the past year have been ...

    Article : 157 words
  27. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR CONVENTION.

    Last week a Christian Endeavour Convention, which extended over three days, was held at the Baptist Church Walis-street, Woollahra, in connection with the local branch of the Young People's ...

    Article : 140 words
  28. CHARTERS.

    Pelotas, barquentine, 231 tons, Newcastle to Wellington —coal. Oldenburg, barque, 074 tons, Fremantle to United Kingdom or Continent, option South Africa-jarrah. ...

    Article : 75 words
  29. ALLEGED YOUTHFUL HOUSEKEEPERS.

    It is alleged that three boys of tender years effected an entry to a house in Dawson-street, Cook's Hill, whilst the occupants were absent this afternoon, and after making an examination of the premses set fire ...

    Article : 215 words
  30. BOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of their steamers, viz.:— The Hornby Grange sailed from Las Palman on May 20 for Buenos [?]yres. ...

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  31. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the members of the St. John Ambulance Association was held at the association's office, Equitable-buildings, last night, to arrange detaills for the lecture to be delivered by Dr. Ruth ...

    Article : 129 words
  32. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The R.M.S. Sonoma berthed at Circular Quay yesterday The Tyser liner Star of New, Zealand berthed at Moore's wharf yesterday on arrival from London. The ship Mount Stewart moves to-day from Central ...

    Article : 106 words
  33. RIFLE SHOOTING. THE NEW SOUTH WALES RIFLE CLUBS' UNION.

    The first round of the champiopnship competition open to teams of 10 men will be held next Saturday at the Randwick Rifle Range, when 10 team will fire. Great interest 16 bring shown, and there should be some excellent ...

    Article : 156 words
  34. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    At the Parramatta Police Court on Monday, before Mr. T. E. M'Nevin, P.M., and Messrs. D. D. Henderson and John Torpe, is P., Thomas Dillon was fined 10s for drunkeness, and 20s or seven days for ...

    Article : 113 words
  35. THE OCEAN S.S. COMPANY.

    The Sarped on is in Melbourne, en route from Glasgow to Brisbane, and should reach Sydney on the 25th instant. The vicenclaus left Albany on the 18th instant, homeward bound. ...

    Article : 66 words
  36. CARGOES OF LOMBER.

    The American barque Sonoma sailed from Chemaines on the 12th ultimo for Melbourne. The four-musted barque Diumeraig left Port Blakely for Port Pine on the 1st ultimo. ...

    Article : 155 words
  37. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LECTURES.

    The series of evening lectures to students in the Chamber of Commerce classes was continuel at the Royal Exchange of Sydney last night, when Mr. R. C. Broomfield, barriser-at-law, gave the first of two ...

    Article : 164 words
  38. PROPOSED PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL.

    It is stated that the Minister for Education has definitely decided to establish a High School at Newcastle, and to proceed at once with the erection of a building capable of accommodating 200 or 300 ...

    Article : 348 words
  39. THE UNION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Monowai left Wellington at 6 p.m. on Saturday for Sydney, and is due here to-morrow. The Tatune arrived at Melbourne from Bluff, via Hobart, at 8 a.m. on Sunday, and leaves again at 4 p.m. ...

    Article : 88 words
  40. THE QUEENSLAND RIFLE MEETING.

    The N.S.W. Guvenrment has decided to great free railway passes to competions from this state at the annual prize meeting of the Queensland Rifle Association, commencing on August 12 at Towing; range, Brisbane ...

    Article : 84 words
  41. THE LUND LINE.

    The Wilcannia left Sydney for London, via ports, on the 21st instant. The Warrigal left Capetown for Australia on the 13th instant. ...

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  42. DESTINY OF THIS BRITISH EMPIRE.

    Last night Mr. H. Sully, architect, of Nottingham, England, delivered a lecture at the Protestunt Hall before a large audience on the subject of "The Dentiny of the British Empire." The lecturer quoted ...

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  43. VERMONT v. AUSTRALIAN.

    Sir,—M. Loridan's assertion that wool becomes fine in a temperate or sub-tropical climate, and dense and course in a cold one, can be shown, I think, to be quite [?]ous. I am doubtful it ...

    Article : 297 words
  44. ALEXANDRA R. R. CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 487 words
  45. SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING.

    The Norwegian barque Liv sailed from Durban on the 18th ultimo for Sydney to load grain for the United Kingdom or Continent. The steamer Kilburn left Durban on June 18 for ...

    Article : 133 words
  46. THE R.M.S. MIOWERA.

    The R.M.S. Miowera Frank A. Hemming, commander, arrived from Vancouver, via ports at 10.30 a.m. yesterday She left Vancouver at 2.33 a.m. on the 25th ultimo, and Victoria at 11 p.m. the same day; passed the R.M.S. ...

    Article : 112 words
  47. SNOW ON TILE MOON.

    Sir,—Further news has just been received with reference to the discovery of snow on the moon by Professor W. H. Pickering, who for several months past has been making astronomical observations in ...

    Article : 618 words
  48. CARGO BY THE PERSIC.

    The following are the particulars of the cargo loaded at Sydney by the Persic sailing to-day:— 1677 bales wool, 36 bales furskins, 22 sacks gum, 700 tons shale, 1019 hides. 825 bags copra 1323 casks tailor, 960 ...

    Article : 68 words
  49. THE OVERDUE INSURANCE MARKET.

    According to mailadvice of London date June 13 the following vessels had arrived or had been heard of in [?] with last rates paid:—Arracan, barque British Newcastle, N.S.W., to San Francisco, 104 days, 30 guiness; ...

    Article : 210 words
  50. THE EARLY CLOSING ACT.

    Sir,—I read wiih much interest Mr. J. T. Gannon's letter in the "Herald " of the 10th instant, and with your kind permission. I should like to express a few thoughts upon the working of the Act are question. ...

    Article : 514 words
  51. CAPE SHIPPING.

    The Norwegian ship Aquila, with a cargo of wheat from Get long, arrived at Capetown on June 20 after a passage of 68 days. The barque East African sailed from Table Bay on the ...

    Article : 75 words
  52. THE LATE MR. HENRY CLEGG.

    A public memorial service was held at the Ashfield Hall on Sunday night, when there assembled a large number of friends of the late Mr. Henry Clegg, the young man who perished by leaping from the top of ...

    Article : 282 words
  53. THE FRIEDA MAHN.

    An excellent passage of 89 days from Hamburg was reported yesterday by the German barque Frieds Mahn, in command of Captain Stsben. Teh Vessel, which has arrived in admirable order, comes to the consignment of ...

    Article : 78 words
  54. BLACK LABOUR.

    Sir,—Having lived fo[?]over 20 years on sugar plantations in Northern Queens and I venture to give my impressions re kanaka labour, and the inconsistencies of the present legislation. ...

    Article : 377 words
  55. THIS IRONWORKERS' ARBITRATION.

    The arbitration which has been arranged to settle the wages question in dispute between the member of the Ironmaters' Union and the ironworkers' assistants during the recent strike, has not been ...

    Article : 106 words
  56. A MAURITIUS REPORT.

    Messrs. Ireland. Frazer, and Co., under Mauritlus [?] June 14, note:—There has been a fair amount of business done in chartering during the past month and we have the following fresh fixtures to advise:—Ebenezer, to ...

    Article : 160 words
  57. THE UMBALLA.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, aud Co., Limited, are advised of the departure of the steamer Umballa from Calcutta, on route to Sydney, via New Zealand, on the 17th instant, and that she is due at Thursday Island on August 6. ...

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  58. THE POOR FRUITGROWERS—WHY NOT CO-OPERATIVE? TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—"A.R.C's " letter under the above headings was read with expectanoy by several fruitgrowers to any knowledge. Each sighed and spoke to this effect:—"Ah! yes, the crux of the whole master lies ...

    Article : 121 words
  59. AMERICAN SHIPPING.

    The barque Ancenis, 1700 tons, loads at New York for Sydney. The Dutch ship Europa has been taken up to load at New York for Sydney or Melbourne. ...

    Article : 96 words
  60. SAILING VESSELS TO ARRIVE.

    Andorinhs, four-masted barque (MSRB), from Aniofagasta—93 days. Blackmannanshire ship (JQGH), from Fremantle—A days. ...

    Article : 100 words
  61. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The principal stock passings for last week were as follows:—2900 sheep, from Forbes to Narraway near Coonsmble, Fagan owner and in charge; 1200 fat sheep, from New Berida to Flemington, Foran owner ...

    Article : 139 words
  62. COLLISION AT SEA.

    The "New York Herald " says (May 27):—"After being but two days at sea the British steamer Gadsby, Captain A.G. Robinson, which sailed from New York Friday for New Zealand, returned yesterday as a result of a ...

    Article : 409 words
  63. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Permit me to express my interest in the letter of "A.R.C." in this morning's issue with reference to combination among fruitgrowers. I have only recently embarked on this enterprise, ...

    Article : 100 words
  64. MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT CANTERBURY.

    The election of an alderman to take the place of the late Alderman W. P. Nevill, representative of the North Ward in the Canterbury Municipality, has resulted in the unopposed return of Mr. A. Huntley to ...

    Article : 54 words
  65. Advertising

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    Advertising : 17 words
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