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  2. THE INAUGURAL COMMONWEALTH CARNIVAL.

    Sir,—Kindly permit a Sydney man spending a few weeks in the country to say that if it is desired to see the largest crowd ever attracted, or for many later years likely to be attracted, to Port Jackson, the ...

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  3. NEWCASTLE.

    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. ...

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  4. SYDNEY INDUSTRIAL BLIND INSTITUTION.

    The monthly meeting in connection with the Sydney Industrial Blmd Institution was held in the board-room of the institution on Friday last. Present—Mr. Justice Stephen (in the chair), Mr. ...

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  5. THE BREELONG BLACKS.

    Joe Governor was buri[?]d on Friday at the general cemetery, Glenudding, in the portion set apart for criminals. The statement that Joe Governor's head was removed and sent to Sydney for preservation is ...

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  7. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At a meeting of landholders of Adelong and district held this afternoon, it was resolved to send a petition to the Premier objecting to the land value taxation imposed in the Gundagsi to Tumut Railway ...

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  8. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    This council met on Tuesday, October 30. There were present Alderman J. Mille (Mayor), Aldermen Brown, Nixon, Broughton, Robson, Upward, Lloyd, Pike, Miller and the council clerk, Mr. T. Glassop. A discussion ...

    Article : 283 words
  9. TEE MONEY-LENDING BILL.

    Sir,—May I be permitted through the medium of your columns to queation the desirability of Mr. Hughes's bill, "to regulate the business of moneylenders"—if not altogether, at least in its present ...

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  10. VINE AND FRUIT GROWERS' SOCIETY.

    At the annual meeting of the Albury Vine and Fruit Growers' Society a satisfactory report and balance sheet was received and adopted. Referring to federation the secretary said the fruit[?]wers ...

    Article : 185 words
  11. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    In General Orders issued yesterday the following is published for information, being taken from the Field Force Army Orders in South Africa, dated August 26:—"The following promotion is made in ...

    Article : 244 words
  12. BURWOOD.

    This council met on Monday, October 29. There were present the Mayor (Alderman A. G. Ralston), Aldermen Cardew, Crane, Sheppard, Hawkins,Shute, and the council clerk (Mr. G. Simp[?]n). A letter was received from Mr. ...

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  13. LARRIKINISM AT MOLONG.

    Larrikinism is increasing in the town, and a band of larrikms known as the "Warrigal Push" attack private houses and business places with r[?]tten [?]ggs. Last night while proceeding to the railway ...

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  14. DEATH OF MR. A. G. FRASER.

    Great regret it expressed here at the death of Mr. Arthur Griffith[?] Fraser, of Kooyle, Burradoo, who was accidentally killed yesterday evening by a fall from his horse while riding through Burradoo Park. ...

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  15. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The barque Aberyetwith Castle arrived to-day from Sydney to load a cargo of coal from the East Greta Colliery for Shanghai, and the French fourmasted barque Cap Horn sailed to-day for Iquiqua ...

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  16. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Lagislative Council mo[?]t of the afternoon was devoted to the factories' bill. An amendment to extend the operation of the me[?]sure beyond the metropolitan area to municipalities and district ...

    Article : 86 words
  17. BANKSTOWN.

    The council met on the 3rd instant. Payments were authorised amounting to £67 16s. The treasurer reported the following credit balances:—General account, £369 1[?]s.; No 2, £6 11s; No. 3, £4 10s. It was agreed to co-operate ...

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  18. AN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

    An attempt was made to rob the Hestheote railway station last night, but it proved unsuccessful, as the would-be robbers were avidently disturbed. Mr. Rider, the stationmaster, upon going to open ...

    Article : 96 words
  19. POLICE SUPERANNUATION FUND.

    A largely-attended meeting of the members of the metropolitan police force was held at the Central Police Station last evening, when the present state of the Police Supera[?]nuation Fund was further ...

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  20. GAS EXPLOSION AT HAMILTON.

    Quite a sensation was caused among the residents of the suburb of Hamilton at 9.30 to-night by an explosion of gas, the report of which was distinetly heard for a distance of over half a mile. The sceue of ...

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  21. STRATHFIELD.

    This council met on Tuesday October 30. There were present the Mayor (Alderman T. F. [?] Mackenzie), Alderman Pareons, Reid, Dickson, Maiden, and the council clerk (Mr. J. H. Balmain). Accounts amounting to £140 ...

    Article : 202 words
  22. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly yesterday the Kelgoorlie, Leederville, and Fremantle Tramway Bills and Trustees Colonial Investment Bill were read a third time. On resuming the consideration of the railway ...

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  23. MASONIC INSTALLATION.

    The annual installation of officers in connection with the Lodge Nepean took place at the Foresters' Hall, Penrith, last night. There was a large attendance of members, as well as visitors from Sydney, ...

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  24. LEICHHARDT.

    This council met on October 21. Present: The Mayor (Alderman J. P. Tresdgold) in the chair, and Aldermen O'To[?]le, Colcbrook, Hearn, Fleicher, Weatbrook, Wragge, and Dyer. A letter was read from Mr. J. Willis, directing ...

    Article : 560 words
  25. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: November 6, La Perouse, s., for Noumea; Fions, s., for Fiji; Bri[?] R.M.S., for London, via ports; Warkare, s., for Wellington, via Newcastle. ...

    Article : 128 words
  26. DISCOVERY OF A BODY.

    The body of a man named James Gre[?] 56 years of age, was foud this afternoon in an outhouse at the rear of an unoccupied boot factory at Islington, and was subsequently removed by the police to the ...

    Article : 455 words
  27. R.M.S. INDIA AT FREMANTLE.

    The R.M.S India arrived from Colombo at 1.30 p.m. to-day. The passengers in the saloon are:- For Fremantle: Mr. D. S. Murray and family (5), Mrs. A. Mathieson and maid, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. ...

    Article : 336 words
  28. PETERSHAM SUPERIOR. PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    A meeting of the Petersham Superior Public School Old Boys' Union was held at the school on Thursday last. There was a large attendence, and about 65 members were enrolled. Mr. J. Whyatt, one of the old teachers, was ...

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  29. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The French steamer Poly[?]sion, from Sydney October 2, arrived at Mareseilles on the 5th instant at 6 a.m. ...

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  30. MOVEMENTS OF P. AND O. STEAMERS.

    The Victoria, from London to Sydney, left Lon[?] the 1st instant; the Rome leaves November 15; the Himalava leaves November 30; the Australia left Aden November 5; the India left Colombo October 28. The Rome, ...

    Article : 86 words
  31. POWERS OF CHAIRMEN OF LAND BOARDS.

    His Excellency the Governor has approved of the following amended regulation, No. [?]5, beingsubstitnted for that at present in force bearing the same number under the Crown Lauds Acls:—"In addition to matters specifically ...

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  32. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—At the present time there is a great need for such a bill as the above, limiting the rate of interest. It has found expre[?]sion in the laws of many nations, so that we shall not stand alone so far as usurv legislation is ...

    Article : 289 words
  33. FAST PASSAGE OF THE ROSS-SHIRE.

    Captain R. J. Skinner, of the Newcastle and Hunter River Company's steamer Namoi, has received a cable announcing the arrival of the Ross-shire at Caldeva, alter a fast passage of 43 days from Newcastle (all well). ...

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  34. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Addeada, four-masted schooner (HMJP), from Gray's Harbour—74 days. Albuera, ship (JWPD), from New York—103 days. Benicia, ship (JCHP), from Middlesbrough—101 days. ...

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  35. BOTANY.

    This council met on October 2. The Mayor (Alderman Neilson) occupied the chair. There were also present Aldermen Page, Wiggins, Ramsay, Stephen, Etherden, and Luland. It was decided [?] inform Mr. H. E. Lord ...

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  36. TRADE SOCIETY SMOKE CONCERT.

    The Amalgamated Coachmakers, Railway Car and Waggon Ma[?]ers, and Wheelwrights' Society of Sydney held a smoke conert at the Trades Hall on Saturday night for organising purposes. Mr. J. Hodson, president, occupied ...

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  37. CHARTERS.

    Kirkendbrightahire, ship, 1482 tons, Sydney to London— wool and general. Pelens, ship, 1943 tons, Sydney to London—wool and general. ...

    Article : 244 words
  38. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—With reference to the Money-lenders Bill introduced in the Legislative Council, there is a good deal to be [?]id pro and con. Unfortunately, in commercial life there is no intermediate between the banks and ...

    Article : 288 words
  39. LATE MINING.

    D[?]ring October the South Kalgarli treated 500 tons of sulphides, yielding 625oz. gold; also 500 tons of oxidised ore for 310oz. Total, 1000 tons, for 9[?]5oz. gold. Owing to a breakdown the fornace ...

    Article : 191 words
  40. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The following weights were declared yesterday in connection with the Prince of Wales' Birthday Meeting of the above club:- FIRST DAY. ...

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  41. CLERKS AND WAREHOUSEMEN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION.

    A moonlight harbour excursion to Fern Day was held by the members of the above association on Friday evening last. Between 300 and 400 ladies and gentlemen were present. The steamer Lady Hampden was engaged for the ...

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  42. WATERLOO.

    This council met on October 2. The Mayor (Alderman Parry) occupied the chair. There were also present— Aldermen Hackett, Dunning Danks, Auderson, Bunting, Williams, Evans, and Dixon. In answer to request ...

    Article : 376 words
  43. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Sharing commenced yesterday at Maharatta. OARCOAR, Tuesday. Shearing has commenced at Sunnyridge, Cliefden, Flyer's Creek, Coombing Park, Mineham Park, and ...

    Article : 323 words
  44. WASTE LITERATURE.

    Sir,—As a very extensive reader of British and American periodicals and magazines I have been greatly interested by your editorial in Saturday's "Herald" referring to hospitals and waste ...

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  45. RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION.

    Sir,—In your able sub-leader anent railway administration, you appear to have struck upon the right idea when you state that someone must pay for the shortening of the hours of overworked railway employees and an increase of ...

    Article : 559 words
  46. MAURITIUS SHIPPING.

    The barque Lone has been chartered to load a [?] sugar at Mauritius for Sydney with the option of Melbourne, and thence to Newcastle to load coal and general cargo back. ...

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  47. SECOND DAY.

    Granville Stakes, 6 furlongs.—Royal King, 9st 5lb; Record, 8st 6lb; Bulli, 8st; Welbon, 8st; Habet, 7st 9[?]b; Irene, 7st 9lb; Popgun, 7st 7lb; Black Metal, 7st 7lb; Amalgam, 7st 5lb; Bubbles, 7st 5lb; Sweet Erina, 7st ...

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  48. MELBOURNE CUP RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

    The returns of the Railway Department show that 25, 895 people travelled by rail to Flemington today. The revenue from the traffic was £9899, as compared with £6832 last year, wh[?] 18, 283 ...

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  49. ANNANDALE.

    This council met on November 5. Present: The Mayor (Alderman W. Wells) in the chair, and Aldermen Ferris, Taylor, Woods, Brood, Bull, Ridger, New, and Horton. A communication from Green Brothers offering to present the ...

    Article : 240 words
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