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  2. LORD HOPETOUN'S MOVEMENTS.

    Captain Wallington, private secretary to the Ear[?] of Hopstoun, returued from England by the mail steamer Britan[?] this afternoon. Captain Wallington, who is looking remarkably well, is ...

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  3. Advertising

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    Advertising : 383 words
  4. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Castom-house.—Entered outwards: October 30, Mo[?] s., for Wellington. Captain Walter Pentin, commander of the Woolloomooloo, of the Blue Anch Line, is indeed to be ...

    Article : 247 words
  5. NEWCASTLE.

    Four further additions ware made to-day to the immense fleet of vessele now in port awaiting cargoes of coal for foreign markets. The ship Australia arrived from Melbourne to load Wallsend ...

    Article : 216 words
  6. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The White Star liner Afric arrived at noon to-day. She has 330 passengers aboard, including 20 invalided soldiers from the Cape. Mojor Campbell went off and welcomed thom. Private Bretag, of the ...

    Article : 284 words
  7. PARRAMATTA DISTRICT.

    There was a representative gathering in the Parramatta Town Hall on Monday evening on the invitation of the Parramatta branch of the above association to witness a demonstration of " first aid " by ...

    Article : 298 words
  8. THE MILITARY COMMITTEE.

    The select committee of the Legislative Assembly appointed to inquire into the administration of the military department met at F[?]ment House yesterday morning. Present: ...

    Article : 1,117 words
  9. CELEBRATIONS IN QUEENSLAND.

    In connection with the celebrations in Queensland on the establishment of the Commonwealth, the Government has decided to set aside £1000. A committen, consisting of the permanent heads of the ...

    Article : 182 words
  10. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orizaba arrived at Plymonth ([?]) on October 27. The Barbarossa left Suez, on route from Bremen to Sydney, on the morning of the 29th instast. ...

    Article : 31 words
  11. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board was held at the offices, Newcastle, this morning. The president (Mr. H. D. Walsh) occupied the chair, and Messrs. J. W. ...

    Article : 263 words
  12. THE AFRIC.

    The White Star line steamer Afric, which left Liverpool on September 22 and Capstown on the 14th instant, arrived at Albeny yesterday at 11.30 a.m. ...

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  13. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

    It had been the intention of the Government to appoint the members of the executive committee in connection with the Commonwealth celebrations at the meeting of the Cabinet held yesterday afternoon ...

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  14. THE HOUGOMONT.

    A Greenock-built, powerful-looking four-masted steel barque of the above name anchored yesterday below Garden Island from Liverpool to the con[?]ment of Messrs. Dalton Brothera. She made the passage in 103 days, and ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. A PUNT SERVICE.

    At a meeting of the Auburn Council on Monday evening a letter was received from Mr. W. H. Windsor asking the council to take up the matter of agitating for a punt service at the Parramatta River to ...

    Article : 103 words
  16. THE CYMBELINE.

    A new steamer launched this yeer, the Cymbeline, and now upon her maiden voyage, arrived on Monday night from Hongkong, and yesterday, came up the [?]bour. She reports an ordinary weather passage, and has come to ...

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  17. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In to-day's issue you suggest that same permanent memorial of the consummation of Australian union should be erected, and I think this is a matter that should receive attention. May I offer the ...

    Article : 351 words
  18. JIMMY GOVERNOR'S CAPTURE.

    A special sitting of the police court was held today, when Jimmy Governor was brought before Mr. W. N. Dove P.M., and Messrs. Cochrane, M'Master, and Gordon, Js.P. Accused was brought in through ...

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  19. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    The barquentine St. Ki[?] arrived at Wangan[?] on the 23rd instant after a passage of 19 days from Sydney. The barque Oayx sailed from Port Chlmers on the 16th instant for Kaipara to load timber for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 170 words
  20. PARRAMATTA COUNCIL.

    The council met on Monday, Alderman Saunders presiding. Alderman Toohey moved the adjournment of the council to call attention to the water supply, which was inadequate daring the hot weather for the ...

    Article : 295 words
  21. SHIPPING MOVEMENTS.

    The barque Shenir has been chartered by Massrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. to load wool and general cargo for London [?]rect. She left Hobart to-day, and is due at Newcastle this week. The Shenir will ...

    Article : 133 words
  22. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Addenda, four-masted schooner (HMJP). from Gray's Herbour—17 days. Albuera, ship (JWPD), from New York—96 days. Be[?] ship (jchp), from Middlesbrough—94 days. ...

    Article : 154 words
  23. PREPARING FOR THE DECORATIONS.

    The committee for decorations and illummations in connection with the Cummonwealth celebrations has been sitting in deliberation during the past two days, in which time the members have also ...

    Article : 228 words
  24. THE ABORIGINAL OUT[?]AWS.

    Messrs. Herbert B[?]ers, Robert Woods, and John Cameron, three of the civilians who have beean in p[?] of the Governers for the past three months, arrived in Newcastle from Gloucester this afternoon ...

    Article : 307 words
  25. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In all the projects put forward I have soon no indication of the women of Sydney taking any active part. Surely they should be[?] themselves to [?] in making the celebrations a success and not ...

    Article : 261 words
  26. ISLAND SHIPPING.

    The Emu, of the Pacilla Island Company's line, will taken dep [?] to-day for her [?] The steamer Archer, from the islands is due here this week, probably Friday. ...

    Article : 65 words
  27. INQUEST.

    The adj[?]ned inquest on the body of the child Roth Evans, who died on Sunday last whilst being conve[?] to the Parramatta District Hospital, was continued on Tuesday afternoon before ...

    Article : 78 words
  28. A FLOURISHING NEW ZEALAND FORT.

    Figures showing the increase of the shipping trade of Wellington, New Zealand, have just been laid before the Wellington Harbour Beard. The inward t[?] for the 12 months ended September last was [?] town, as ...

    Article : 134 words
  29. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.

    The presentation of certificates and melallion was during the year took place recently the annual social evening held under the auspices of the Mort's Dock Ambalance Branch of the St. John Ambulance Association in the ...

    Article : 163 words
  30. DESIONS FOR INVITATION CARDS.

    As the Government is goiug to invite representative guests from the various cotonies and other places to attend the festivities with their wives, it has been decided to call for competitive desings for the ...

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  31. CHURCH NEWS.

    The anniversary of St. Simon and St. Jude's Church, Surry Hills, was celebrated on Sunday, when special services were held both morning and evening, the preachers for the day being the Rev. J. ...

    Article : 123 words
  32. COAL FOR THE NAVY.

    A Wellington report says:—Commander Ravenhill, of B.M.S. Por[?] has informed the local manager of the Westport. Coal Company that the Pen[?] is returning to New Zealand to [?] coal at Westport for Hongkong. The ...

    Article : 55 words
  33. THE CLAUSE IN CHARTERS.

    The continuation clause question, says "Fairplay," has been r[?] greatly to the satisfaction of shipow[?] by the Institute of London Underwriters, which body at a meeting just held, club managers and marine brokers ...

    Article : 118 words
  34. QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT.

    The Premier, in answer to Mr. A. H. Griffith, laid he could not undertake to five instr[?]rtions to the committee which was to be appointad in connection with the Commonwea[?] celebrations to ...

    Article : 175 words
  35. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In the coremonies which are to mark the birth of the Commonwealth of Australasia on January 1 next, the name and memory of William Charles Wentworth ought to have a prominent place. ...

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  36. LEICHARDT WESLEYAN CHURCH.

    Ths anniversary services is connection with the Leichhardt Wesleyan Sunday School were continued in the local Town Hall on Monday night, when a public meeting was held. The hall was crowded. ...

    Article : 191 words
  37. AMERICAN COMPETITION.

    " Engineering " gives many facts to pross America's advanes in foreign markets, especially in the iron and steel trades. In the year ending [?] 30, 1898, the exports of iron ana steel and ...

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  38. ALLEGED THEFT AT A RACECOURSE.

    At the City Court to-day a eaddler named Robert Whitehead, 32, was committed for trial to the Newcastle Court of Quarter Sessions on each of the following charges:—([?]) stealing a saddle and ...

    Article : 126 words
  39. SALES OF SHIPPING.

    Messrs. Fraser, Uther, and Co. at the City Mart on Friday sold the schooner Loch Lee to Mr. D.Shee[?] for £210. The steamer Jubiliec, which has been laid up for a ...

    Article : 300 words
  40. HEALTH OF THE ACCUSED.

    It is reported this afternoon that Jimmy Governor's health had taken a serious turn. Dr. W. A. Kelly, who has attended him since his capture, states that on Saturday afternoon Governor was suffering ...

    Article : 146 words
  41. FIRE AT CHARLESTOWN.

    A four-roomed weatherboard cottage, owned by John Baird, at Charleatown, was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The building was vacant at the time of the outbreak, the ...

    Article : 67 words
  42. REPRESENTATTON OF THE UNITED STATES.

    Some prominent American citizens are endeavouring to [?]ure a representation of the United States at the ceremonies connected with the inauguration of the Commonwealth. It is understood that the ...

    Article : 193 words
  43. ATTITUDE OF THE GOVERNMENT.

    Owing to rumoure which were in circulation yesterday afternoon in connection with possible intended action by the military committee, the Premier was asked by a "Herald" reporter whether he ...

    Article : 269 words
  44. SALVATION ARMY, LEICHHARDT.

    In connection with the Salvation Army week of self-denial two pictorial limelight services of song, entitled "Jessica's First Prayer" and " In His Steps, or What Would Jesus Do," were given in the ...

    Article : 74 words
  45. THE BURWOOD STRIKE.

    The atrike of miners at Burwood colliery was settled to-day, and operations at the pit will ba resumed on Monday next. A lengthy interview took place to-day between the colbery manager and the ...

    Article : 185 words
  46. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

    A largely attended meeting of Sunday school teachers and church workers was held under the auspices of the Sunday School Institute at the Chapter-house last evening. In the absence of the ...

    Article : 460 words
  47. CUT FLOWER FARMING IN THE UNITED STATES.

    There ivers in the United States last year (the " Daily Graphic " states) no fewer than 9000 farms on which flowers for outting were grown under glass for sale, the total areas actually under class ...

    Article : 264 words
  48. MR. W. M. OATTS'S MISSION.

    Mr. Oatts addressed a meeting for men on the personal purity question on Sunday aftenoon, when the Y.M.C.A. Hall was crowded. At the close of the meeting a large number of those present ...

    Article : 243 words
  49. WOOL SHIPS

    Sailing ships are receiving a very satisfactory support at firm rates, while British owners are holding out for exceptinnally high flgures, said being special in demand. Yesterdat the Ne[?]field, at Messrs, Danger, Gedye's ...

    Article : 156 words
  50. MOVEMENTS OF JOE GOVERNOR.

    No news has bean received from the police up the rivar as to the movements of Joe Goveraor. A report came through that a black, supposed to be Jos Governor, was seen at [?]nan Brook on Sunday. ...

    Article : 67 words
  51. THE RECENT ISLAND ANNEXATIONS.

    Captain Oliver, who for 30 years has, in sail early and steam late, knocked about the Western Pacific, stated yesterday that he considered something must be wrong in the reckoning when Pearhyn, ...

    Article : 430 words
  52. AQUATIC SECTIONAL COMMITTEE.

    Mr. W. H. Palmer, chairman of the Rowing Association, has, at the request of the Commonwealth Celebration Committee, called the Aquatic Sectional Committee to meet at the Oxford Hotel, ...

    Article : 62 words
  53. A NEW NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD STEAMER.

    Messrs. Weber, [?] and Co. have received advice that the Frincess [?] which left the Valcan Ship Building Company, Stettia, on September 8 last, will visit Australian waters. With a length over all of [?] and a ...

    Article : 379 words
  54. SETTLEMENT OF THE AIRLY STRIKE.

    Mr. Cook, M.L.A., on Friday last visited Airly at the invitation of the miners on strike, accompanied by Mr. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A. for Byl[?]tone. On arrival at Capertee Mr. Cook interviewed Mr. Hall, general ...

    Article : 525 words
  55. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.

    The quarterly session of No. 1 Grand Division was held in the Queen's Hall (late Temperance Hall), Pitt-street, Sydney, on Monday evening. BroW. J. Walker, G.W.P., presided, and there was a ...

    Article : 161 words
  56. THE SITE OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    The report prepared by Mr. Alexander Oliver, who was appointed as a commissioner to inquire into the question of suitable sites for the federal capital beyond the proscribed limit of 109 miles from Sydney, ...

    Article : 263 words
  57. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    At the council meeting of the Western Bills Association held to-night, it was decided to alter the dates of the annual prize meeting to December 27, 28, and 29. This step has been found necessary ob account ...

    Article : 48 words
  58. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 65 words
  59. THE BURWOOD VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.

    At the Burwood Council meeting on Monday letters were received from the Health Department dealing with matters complained of by the local vigilance committee. It was pointed out that some of the matters dealt with were very ...

    Article : 370 words
  60. TRADES HALL MEETINGS.

    A largely attended meeting of tinsmiths, sheetiron workers, and meter-makers was held under the [?]es of the Tin-miths' Society at the Trades Hall last evening. Those present included unionists and non-unionists, and ...

    Article : 159 words
  61. RATES ON OVERDUES.

    Mail advices by the Ophir are that the rate on the Limache may be quoted at 85 guineas per cent,: the Wachusett has advances to 75 gui[?] per [?] and the William Mitchell remains easy at bout 5 gui[?] per ...

    Article : 189 words
  62. MUMMY CLOTE MADE IN OLDHAM.

    Everything is artificial nowadays (the "Wa[?] houseman and Draper of London," says)—ever mummi[?] A capital story is related by Sir Willian Bailey, of Salford, in proof of this. A certain ...

    Article : 183 words
  63. FASHIONABLE OWLS.

    About six timee in every year there is held in London (the "Daily Graphic" says) a big sale of "Fancy Feathers and Bird Skins." At one of these not long since no less than 4000 odd ounces of egret ...

    Article : 217 words
  64. CAMMARA LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A public meeting in connection with the Cammar[?] Labour League was held in the Primitive Methodist school-hall, Trafalgar-street, Annandale, on Monday night, for the purpose of organising the labour forces ...

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  65. WEST MAITLAND.

    Mr. A. Thomas, manager of East Grata Colliery, returned to Maitland on Saturday from England, after an absence of six months. During a visit to Wales he assisted at the fu[?]al of Mr. David Lewis, ...

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  66. THE ASHFIELD ELECTION.

    A well-attended meeting was held at the Ashfield Hall last night for the purpose of forming a committee to secure the election of Mr. F. E. Winchcombo for the Ashfield vacancy. Mr. J. P. Gray ...

    Article : 108 words
  67. THE PAINTERS STRIKS.

    The secretary of the Painters' Society stated yesterday that nearly all of the men who [?]sed work in connection with the raising of the minimum wage from 8s to 9s per day had resumed at the latter rate. It is confideatly ...

    Article : 73 words
  68. MR. REID'S ADELAIDE SPEECH.

    Mr. G. H. Raid's speech last night made a splendid impression throughout the colony, and will help to make the revenue tariff the paramount issue of the federal elections. Mr. Reid received many ...

    Article : 186 words
  69. Advertising

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    Advertising : 18 words
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