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  2. UNVEILING THE STATUE OF "COMMERCE."

    The Exchange in Bridge-street were its brightest aspect yesterday afternoon, when a large number of directors and members assembled on the recently [?]rected platform to witness the unveiling of the ...

    Article : 648 words
  3. NEW YEAR'S EVE.

    The pasting of the old year and the dawn of a new year and century, which commences a momentous are in the onward mareh of the Australian colonies, was marked by an enthusiasm and animation which, ...

    Article : 393 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 212 words
  5. HEAVY RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

    The traffic on the railway, especially from long distance centres, has during the past week proved to be a record one. Prior to the Christmas holidays the ordinary mail and express trains timed to arrive in ...

    Article : 570 words
  6. CYCLING AND ATHLETIC CARNIVAL.

    All the visitors from the other colonies have now arrived to take part in the championship meeting to be held en the Cricket Ground next Friday, and, judging from the work they are already patting in on ...

    Article : 439 words
  7. PITT-STREET.

    Pitt-street was one of the favoured promenades last night, as several of the business places in that thoroughfare ware illuminated. The footpaths were not, however, even in the thickest puts, overcrowded, ...

    Article : 164 words
  8. THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF TASMANIA.

    The feeling of disappointment at Tasmania being left out of the Federal Cabinet is still very keen. Mr. Barton's explanation is regarded as very weak, LIVERPOOL, Monday. ...

    Article : 130 words
  9. IN THE EASTERN SUBURBS.

    Among[?]t the large number of arrivals to view the Commonwealth procession many have taken up thair temporary abode in the custom suburbs. The last day of the present century was begun with ...

    Article : 246 words
  10. LETTER FROM CAPTAIN ARTHUR HOLMES.

    Major J. C. Warne, of the 7th Infantry Regiment, is in receipt of a letter from Captain Arthur Holmes (commanding Maxim Battery, Rbodotian Field Force) Writing from Zeerust, under date of ...

    Article : 709 words
  11. FEDERAL MINISTRY.

    Last night Mr. Barton waited upon the GovernorGeneral and submitted the names of two executive Ministers without portfolio. " The Constitution," said Mr. Barton to a " Herald " reporter last night, ...

    Article : 625 words
  12. THE AQUATIC DEMONSTRATION.

    The monster aquatic demonstration to be held on Friday afternoon next promises to be one of the most attractive displays yet witnessed in local waters. The committee (entrusted with the arrangements his ...

    Article : 394 words
  13. MIDNIGHT MASS AT ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL.

    The close of the century was marked at St. Mary's Cathedral last night by the celebration of High Mass by Cardmul Motan. The ceremony took place in the presence of a large and representative gathering, ...

    Article : 202 words
  14. CIRCULAR QUAY.

    Despite the rain, large numbers of people from various suburbs visited Sydney, and until a late hour at night the ferry boats were laden with passengers. The harbour presented a very pretty ...

    Article : 66 words
  15. PARLIAMENTARY HARBOUR EXCURSION.

    Last night an excursion given by the Governmeat for the purpose of entertaining the Parliamentary visitors to the colony took place, and taking the state of the weather into consideration, it passed off ...

    Article : 216 words
  16. OPINIONS IN COMMERCIAL CIRCLES.

    To a considerable extent the federation decorations and festivities set [?]de from cons deration the question of the composition of the Federal Ministry announced in yesterday's issue. Bankers, merchants, ...

    Article : 757 words
  17. AT BALMAIN.

    The principal business thoroughfares at Balmain last Dight presented an extremely lively appearance The storm, which occurred eatly in the evening, preveated a large number from making the trip to the ...

    Article : 186 words
  18. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH.

    A short form of service was held ia St. Philip's Church, Church-hill last night. The service opened with the singing of the anthem, " dotting the Bar." An addrees was delivered by Archdeacon ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. SWIMMING CARNIVAL.

    To-morrow at Fitzroy Dock, Cockatoo Island, the Government Swimming Carnival will be held in connection with the Commonwealth celebrations. An interesting programma of 45 evonts will be decided, ...

    Article : 191 words
  20. VISITING PHOTOGRAPHERS.

    The members of the Austral Camera Club have been allotted positions for photographing the procession at various places on the line of route, and hope to be able to secure some good pictures. This club consists ...

    Article : 108 words
  21. THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE.

    A seivice of player and thanksgiving in honour of tho inauguration of the Commonwealth, was held in the Great Synagogue last night, commencing at 11 o'clock. There was a large congregation, and a ...

    Article : 89 words
  22. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Eentered outwards: December 31, Golf of Bothnia, s., for Brisbane; St. Pi[?]rre, s., for Noumen; Kinight of St. George, s., for Capetown; Mokoa, s., for Wellington and ports; Wanaka, s., for wellington, via ...

    Article : 115 words
  23. GOOD WISHES FROM NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. J. G. Ward, the Colonial Secretary of New Zealand, eent the following New Year message to the " Sydney Morning Herald " at midnight:- " Wellington (N.Z.), to the Editor of the 'Sydney ...

    Article : 144 words
  24. THE SCENE IN GEORGE-STREET.

    All the wet weither did not prevent an extraordinarily large holiday crowd from assembling in George street early yesterday evening. The people withstood the rain. When it poured the more careful ...

    Article : 616 words
  25. SERMONS BY THE BISHOP OF BATHURST.

    Preaching at St. James' Church on Sunday morning from Genesis iv., 9, the Bishop of Bathurst, after pointing out the importance of recognising the great principle of brotherhood, spenally emphasised ...

    Article : 258 words
  26. ARRIVALS.—January 1.

    Chingtu, s., 2260 tons, Captain J. E. Williams, froms Hongkong December 11, Manila 14th, Thursday Island 23rd, Cooktown 25th, Townsville 27th, Brisbane 30th. Passengers—From Hongkong: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peter, ...

    Article : 151 words
  27. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 94 words
  28. PIGEON MATCH.

    The following is the handicap for the Commonwealth £100 open handicap [?]igeon match, to take place on the New South Wales Gun Club's ground, Lird's road, Botany, on Triday next at 11 a.m. ...

    Article : 139 words
  29. INFORMAL CABINET MEETING.

    An informal meeting or federal Ministers was held at the Treasury buildings yesterday afternoon. Mr. Barton, when spoken to subsequently, stated that the proceedings were of au unimportant character. ...

    Article : 199 words
  30. THE HISTORY OF DOWMINGSTREET.

    Among the speakers at the Guildhall banquet (says the " St. James'a Gazetle ") was Mr. Choate, the United States Ambassador, who took occasion to instruct his hearers in the history of Downing-street, ...

    Article : 557 words
  31. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Brittannia arrived at Plymouth on Saturday morning, the 29th ultimo. ...

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  32. PA[?]SGES ENGAGED BY THE HIMALAYA.

    Passages booked, by the P. and O. steamer above named: Captain H. L. Broun, tho Misses Wallace, Mrs. R. King and child. Mr. G. Falkeohait, Mrs. E. J. F. Brown, Miss L. Dickson, Mr. W.E, Bayley, Mr. W.G. Steoson, ...

    Article : 783 words
  33. QUAINT STORIES ABOUT FISHERS AND FISH.

    In the " bcottisk Review " there is an interesting contribution to Defoe literature, an informative article on the life of the Flemish irondesiguer and painter, and two articles which deal ...

    Article : 973 words
  34. COMMONWEALTH GREETING CARDS.

    W. E. Smith, Limited, of Bridge-street, have given evidunce of their enterprise by producing an excellent senes of cards of greeting which are designed as souvenire of the inauguration of the federation. All ...

    Article : 79 words
  35. AGRICULTURAL ARCH.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 57 words
  36. EXCURSION TO THE SOUTH COAST.

    The secretary of the Wollongong Agricultural Association is in receipt of a letter from the Barry Society, stating that it is the intention of the Government to include in the approaching Commonwealth ...

    Article : 195 words
  37. THE FEELING IN POLITICAL CIRCLES.

    A large number of members of the New South Wales State Parliament when seen yesterday on the topic of the newly formed Federal Government declared that they had been too deeply occupied with ...

    Article : 532 words
  38. THE VIEWS OF MR. DUGALD THOMSON.

    Mr. Dugald Thomson, M.L.A., when asked whether he bad any opinion to express in regard te the formation of the Federal Government, said he thought Mr. Barton had the first call on the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 290 words
  39. DECORATIONS AT ROCKDALE.

    The township of Rockdale wits on fete on Saturday night, when the whcle town was decorated with flags, Chinese lanter[?]s, and various coloured fairy lamps in honour of the Commonwealth, The ...

    Article : 105 words
  40. CELEBRATIONS IN TASMANIA.

    It was a splendid night for the Commonwealth celebrations. The streets were thronged and the bands played. Gas illuminations and bunting were prevalent. The Federal League gave a banquet as ...

    Article : 59 words
  41. PROPOSED NATIONAL FLAG.

    An advertisement appears elsewhere with regard [?] a proposed Australian national flag designed by Mr. Alfred B. Campbell. The base of the flag is blue; the Union Jack is on the top left comer; on ...

    Article : 93 words
  42. SUGGESTIONS BY CORRESPONDENTS.

    "A. G. G." writes:— " Permit me, through your columna, to appeal to all parents who purpose taking children to view the proceasion and other sights during celebration week to have a thought to the little ones ...

    Article : 719 words
  43. KING-STHEET.

    There were only isolated cuses of brilliant illumination in King street last night. The narrow thoroughfare was practically abandoned to the bo[?]sterous crowds that paraded it fiom an early hour until ...

    Article : 550 words
  44. ABYSSINIA.

    The British Agentin Abyssinia has (says the " Pall Mill Gazette ") sent home a report on the trads of Adis Abbaba for the yeal 1899-1900. According to the figures the value of the imports considerably ...

    Article : 423 words
  45. MEETING OF BANDSMEN.

    A meeting of country and city bandsmen was held at the Hotel Australia yesterday. Mr. T. T. Ewing, M.L.A., who was in the chair, made a few remarks, cordially welcoming country bandsmen to Sydney. ...

    Article : 89 words
  46. OPINIONS IN BRISBANE.

    The Brisbane " Courier " this morning states that one of the best features of Mr. Barton's Ministry is to be found in its representative character, and the argument formerly raised by anti-federalists that the ...

    Article : 453 words
  47. MOVEMENTS OF THE V. AND (O. S. N. COMPANY'S VESSELS.

    The China waa due at Aden from London on December 31, and will arrive at Culurubu about January o and Fremantle aboat the 17th. The Arcadia will leave Marseilles on January 4, Port ...

    Article : 101 words
  48. CHOIR PRACTICE IN CENTENNIAL PARK.

    There was a very large attendance at the Centennial Park yesterday afternoon, when the final rehearsal of the combined choirs was held. Although the day was most oppressive, a slight breeze sprang up ...

    Article : 165 words
  49. THE FEDERAL VERSUS PROVINCIAL SPIRIT.

    Mr. W. M'Millan, a past Colonial Treasurer, was yesterday interviewed at the warehouse of Moasrs W. and A. M'Arthur, Limited. He willingly, though briefly, spoke on the subject of the Federal Ministry ...

    Article : 863 words
  50. THE HODLDEE LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of their steamers, viz:- The Hornby Grango arrived at Buenos Ayres on November 5. ...

    Article : 145 words
  51. SYDNEY HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN.

    Mrs. Smith, of Pendower, and Mrs. Julius Caro, of Melrose, Oxford-street, Paddington, have allowed platforms to be erected upon the grounds is adjoining their premises, with a view of handing the proceed[?] ...

    Article : 70 words
  52. THE UNION LINE.

    The Koonya is due to-morrow from Strahan. The Waikare leaves Melbourne to morrow for Hobart and Bluff, proceeding theme on the summer excursion to the West Coast Sounds. ...

    Article : 52 words
  53. Advertising

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    Advertising : 17 words
  54. THE CONSULAR BODY.

    Owing to alterations mads in reiftet of the rtnk of the Consular body in the official procession, it is not [?] that the Co[?] will take part in it, as they will go individually to the swearing-in ceremony. ...

    Article : 56 words
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