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  2. SIR WILLIAM M'MILLAN AT WAVERLEY.

    There was a large attendance at the Waverley Hall last night, when Sir William M'Millan addressed the electors of the district, which is in the Wentworth electorate, upon various matters condected with ...

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  3. THE WEATHER.

    The south-western quarter of the State had received no share in the rainfall up to the latest hour at which the rain reports were sent in yesterday. But the results show the fall to have covered the ...

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  4. NEWCASTLE.

    An exhaustive report by Dr. Dick, medical officer of health for the Hunter River Combined districts, on the subject of the prevalence of typhiod in the city of Newcastle was read at the fortnightly ...

    Article : 575 words
  5. FREETRADE AND PROTECTION.

    Sir,—What can be more imposing than a goodly [?]rray of carefully selected figures? Provided we do not quote less than millions we are sure of respectful hearing it we pess as statisticians. We are ...

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  6. Advertising

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  7. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered Outwards: March 11, Burwah, s., for Brisbane; Age, s., for Melbourne, via Newcastle; Aramac, s., for Melbourne; Innamincka, s., for Cooktown, via ports; F.M.S. Australian, for Marseilles. ...

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  8. QUEENSLAND.

    In Queensland the candidates for the Senate and for the House of Represenatives seats for Maranoa and Kennedy have already been nominated. SENATE. ...

    Article : 131 words
  9. SOUTE AUSTRALIA.

    The State of South Australia is one electorate for both the Senate and House of Representatives, no Act of the local Parliament haveing been passed to provide for its division into electorates. The ...

    Article : 202 words
  10. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In western Australia the nominations were received on Friday last for both Houses of the Federal Legislature. The State is divided into five electurates for the House of Representatives. Candidates' names are ...

    Article : 149 words
  11. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The mail which left Sydney per R.M.S. Oroya on February 5 arrived in London on March 9. The mails which left Sydney per R.M.S. Warrimoo on January 30 arrived in London on March 10. ...

    Article : 56 words
  12. TASMANIA.

    in Tasmaina, as in South Australia, the State is one electorate for each House of the Lagislature, there being no local legislation dividing it into districts. The candidates are:— ...

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  13. THE EMILY REED.

    The American ship Emily Reed, which put in here some two or three weeks ago dismasted, is now being taken in hand by Messrs. Paul and Grav, Limited, the successful tenderers for the rigging work, &c., and as a large and ...

    Article : 59 words
  14. SMART WORK AT THE ZULU.

    Messrs. Daygar, Gedye, and Co. yesterday cl[?]ared, in the British and Colonial line, the fine steamer Zulu for the Continent and Hull. They have given the steamer firstrate de[?]patch. She arrived here only on the [?]th instant ...

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  15. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    The fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers to-night. The Mayor, Alderman W. J. Ellis, presided. A letter was read from the Secretary for Railways ...

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  16. SENATE NOMINATIONS IN VICTORIA.

    Up to date the following candidates for seates in the Senate have been formally nominated:—Sir Frederick Sargood, Sir William Zeal, Messrs. J. L. Dow, R. W. Best, W. A. Watt, James Styles, and ...

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  17. NEW STEAMER FOR HUDDART, PARKER, AND CO.

    The new steamer Barwon built at Blybe, in Northumerland, for Messrs, Huddsrt, Parker, and Co., is expected to leave about the end of the month for Australia. She is a steel screw steamer of 3000 tons register, intended for ...

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  18. THE CAMBUSKGNNETH.

    The ship Cambuskenneth, from New York to Sydney, was last evening again off Sydney Heads. She will probably make the port to-day. ...

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  19. SIR GEORGE TURNER AT ST. KILDA.

    Sir George Turner, who as[?]ks to enter the House of Representatives as memeber for Balaelava, addressed a largely attended meeting of electors in this St. Kdda Town Hall to-night. His speech was ...

    Article : 295 words
  20. HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of their steamers:- Hornby Grange arrived at London on January 20. Ovinggdean Grange sailed from Buenos Ayres on ...

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  21. THE COAL-MINING INDUSTRY.

    During the past four weeks no fewer than 51 coal-laden vessels have been despatched to foreign markets with a total of 101,676 tons of coal. There are still 50 vessels with a capacity of over ...

    Article : 164 words
  22. LOADING AT FLINDERS DAY.

    The captain of the Sw[?]dish ship Svea, which recently loaded at Flinders Bay, W.A., writes as follows:—The Svea, a full-rigged ship, l[?]ts Port Errot, length 270ft. by a 40ft. beam, and drawing when loaded 21ft. 6in., loaded ...

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  23. VOYAGE OF THE WARRIGAL.

    In Land's line Messrs. Gilehrist, Watt, and Sanderson, Limited, are expecting the steamer Warrigal here in a few days. She left London on January 22, and passed Dover at 9.25 p.m. same day. Down the English Channel ...

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  24. VESSELS IN DISTRESS.

    Writing from San Francisco, a correspondent reports:— The American ship Challenger, locally owned, has put in here for repairs. She came in leaking slightly, and minus maintopmast and mizz[?]ma[?]t, and suffered mino[?] ...

    Article : 287 words
  25. THE SCOTITSH-AUSTRALIAN COLLIERIES.

    A deputation representing the miners employed at Burwood and Lambton collieriesowned by the Scot[?]tshAustralian Mining Company approached the general manager, Mr. T. Croudace, on Saturday in reference ...

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  26. MR. G. B. EDWARDS AT REDFERN.

    Mr. G. B. Edwards, the selected freetrade candidate for South Sydney, addressed his first meeting of electors at the Town Hall, Redfern, last night. Mr. Thomas Clarke, M.L.A., occupiedd the chair, and also ...

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  27. THE QUEENSLAND SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    A special meeting of the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce was held to-day to consider a series of resolutions, notice of which was given by Mr. Arthur, respecting the sugar industry, the principal of which ...

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  28. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The ship Emily Reed was yesterday removed from Mort's Dock. The steamer Hector will to-day be berthed at the Central Wharf. ...

    Article : 66 words
  29. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantity of coal shipped at the Government hydraulic craues at the Dyke for internal, inter-state and foreign consumption during the departmental week ended this morning was 70,837 tons, as ...

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  30. CAUSES OF PROSPERITY.

    Sir.—Varioua corroapondents lately have averred that New South Wales has for many years past been living on borrowed money. A few years ago I collated and the press published the figures showing. ...

    Article : 432 words
  31. SUBSIDIES AND MAIL CONTRACTS.

    A good deal has lately appeared in the American press upon the neccessity for providing substantial subsidies to steamship owners. According to Senator Fry, there are about 176 British steamers of over 14 k[?]ts, agaist 1[?] ...

    Article : 373 words
  32. CHARTERS.

    Avanti Savoia, barque, 1[?]83 tons, Newcastle to West Coast—coal. Ole Kandsen, barque, 412 tons, South Australia to South Africa—breadstuffs. ...

    Article : 94 words
  33. STATE ELECTORATES.

    An adjourned electoral revision court was held yesterday morning. The names of 202 applicants for enrolment on the provisional roll were received, and the application were granted; but owing to the ...

    Article : 105 words
  34. THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT.

    Sir,—Now that the first member of the Federal Parliament has been elected in the person of Sir John Forrest, it is opportune to ask how we should style members of the new Australian Parliament. Isubmit ...

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  35. CALIFORNIAN SHIPPING.

    The following vessels from Newcastle were in port on February 14 at [?]n Francisco when the R.M.S. Ventura left for Sydney:—Cawder, arrived November 18; Celti[?]burn, January 26; D[?]tton, December 17; Duchalburn, ...

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  36. AGRICULTUTRAL SHOWS.

    The third day of the show was again favored with splendid weather. The attendances was small, as the third day is considered an off day. Mr. M'Court, M.L.A., was present during the day. The ...

    Article : 196 words
  37. SAILING VESSELS DUE. AT SYDNEY.

    A. B. Johnson, schooner, from Gray's Harbour—53 days. Aladdin, ship (JTVG), from Java—120 days. Avanti Savoia, barque (NGDC), from New York—90 ...

    Article : 161 words
  38. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    This council met on Tuesday, March 5, There were present:—The Mayor (Alderman Davis), Aldermen [?]angdon, Hordern, Evans, Baines, Smith, Wheeler, London, Halloran, and the council clerk, Mr. D. Chfford. The ...

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  39. MR. D. THOMSON AT NORTH SYDNEY.

    Mr. Dugald Thomson, M.L.A., the selected candidate of the Freetrade and Liberal Association for the North Sydney Electorate in the Federal Parliament, addressed a meeting last evening from the balcony of ...

    Article : 265 words
  40. UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION.

    A large and representative body of university graduates and undergraduates assembled at St. Paul's College on Friday evening last, in response to the invitation of the Sydney University Christian Union. ...

    Article : 454 words
  41. IN OTHER STATES.

    The nominations of candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives must be lodged by Thursday evening next. Twenty-three gentio[?]e[?] have announced themselves as candidates for the ...

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  42. AMUSEMENTS.

    The final matines of "The Scarlet Feather" to-morrow will be followed by the last four nights of that vivacious opera, as Mr. George Musgrova has decided to produce Cinderella next Monday evening. ...

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  43. CHURCH NEWS.

    A sale of work in aid of the funds of St. Nicolas' Church, Coogee, was held on Saturday afternoon at Leigh Cottage, the private residence of the Rev. William Greenwood, minister in charge. The ...

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  44. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SPORTING.

    Entries for Goodwood Handicap are as follow:—Lord Kitchener, St. Austral, Munduva, Ariadne, Corral, Florin, Lord Trenton, Sunny Morn, Footbolt, Tip Top, Tsarina, Yb[?]au, Algebra, Royal Artillery, Luin, Monitor, Trochon, ...

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  45. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    The barqueutine River Hunter and the barque Otage sailed on Friday from Kaipara for Sydney. The barquentine Kate Tatham, from Newcastle, arrived at Napier on the [?]th instant. ...

    Article : 177 words
  46. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH.

    Mr. Sydney Hoben, the newly appointed organist at St. Patrick's Church, presided at the organ on Sunday. The "Dead March" in "Saul" was played after both mass aud vespers in memory of the ...

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  47. 'CABRAMATTA AND CANLEY VALE.

    At the last meeting of the above council, the Mayor [?] derman Cooke) presiding, the half-yearly balance-sheet, fo[?] gethere with the auditors' report certifying to the correctness of the council's books, was submitted and adoped. ...

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  48. VALEDICTORY TO THE REV. GODFREY SMITH.

    In connection with st Phillp's, Gleaner's Union, a valedictory picnic was tendered to the Rev. Gedfrey Smith on Saturday afternoon last. For nearly 18 months Mr. Gedfrey ...

    Article : 113 words
  49. ATHLETICS.

    There was a large attendance when the Amateur Weight-lifing Championships of England were decided at Bi[?]mingham. A recored entry of 24 had been received, but considerable disappointment was ...

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  50. MR. LAW, M.L.A., AT BALMAIN.

    Last night Mr. Law, M.L.A., addressed a large meeting of the electors from Williams's balcony, Beattle and Palmer streets, Balmain in fultherance of his candidature for the House of Representatives ...

    Article : 181 words
  51. THE CANADIAN ROUTE.

    A representative of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company at present on a visit to Australian has supplied a Melbourne exchange with the following ideas of the possibilities of trade with Cannda. Shipments of hardwood ...

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  52. BOROUGH OF WAVERLEY.

    Ex-Alderman G. J. W. Waterhouse, J.P., who recently resigned his office of alderman in the Waverley Council, has again decided to contest the extraordinary vacancy in Nolson Ward. ...

    Article : 130 words
  53. Y.M.C.A.

    The large hall of the Y.M.C.A. was well filled on Sunday night, when the Rev. R. M. Lavarty delivered the address. Mr. David Walker presided. At a second meeting, which began at 8.30, Dr. ...

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  54. BANKSTOWN.

    A meeting of the council was held on the 7th in[?] The Mayor (Alderman Gilliver) and five other alderman were present. The treasurer reported that the cred[?] the bank amounted to£75 17 ld. A letter was received ...

    Article : 80 words
  55. Advertising

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  56. MR. SANDFORD'S CANDIDATURE.

    Mr. R. E. O'Connor, K.C., and Mr. O. C. Beale addressed a large meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night in the interest of Mr. Sand[?]ord's candidature for Parramattu. Mr. Gripper ...

    Article : 1,362 words
  57. Advertising

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