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  2. NEWCASTLE.

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

    Article : 519 words
  3. "ANYTHING TO DECLARE?"

    It is not unpleasant (says the London "Daily News") just now to stand by and watch the arrival of the tidal trains that run into Charingcross or Victoria filled with home-returning ...

    Article : 1,726 words
  4. THE HORSES OF SOUTH AFRICA.

    We have all (says the "Road") heard as much about the trouble which our troops are likely to have in the event of war being made in the Transvaal, that some definite and authoritative ...

    Article : 641 words
  5. I SHIPPING REPORTS. I

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: November 20, Weimar, G.M.S., 4996 tons, Captain H. Blecker, for Bremen, via ports; Damasous, s., 3711 tons, Captain R. M'Killian, for London, via ports; Taiyuan, s., 2669 tons, ...

    Article : 622 words
  6. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 154 words
  7. MEETINGS.

    The monthly meeting of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution was held in the boardroom of the institution on Friday, the 17th instant. There were present—Mr. Justice Stephen (president), in the ...

    Article : 569 words
  8. LATE COUNTRY NEWS.

    At the municipal council meeting to-night a motion of sympathy with the widow and family of the late Alderman Soane was passed, and the council then adjourned out of respect to the memory of the ...

    Article : 146 words
  9. WORKING AND FACTORY GIRLS' CLUB.

    The eleventh annual meeting of the friends of and subscribers to the Working and Factory Girls' Club was held last evening at the rooms, on the corner of Bathurst and Kent streets. Amongst those present ...

    Article : 1,845 words
  10. A MARITIME PIGEON-POST.

    With regard to the moot point as to the practicability of successfully organising a system of correspondence by means of carrier pigeons between steamers and sailing ships and the land, some ...

    Article : 756 words
  11. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Alameda, hence October 25, arrived at San Francisco at 8 o'clock on Friday morning last, the 17th instant. The mails which left Sydney per R.M.S. Oroya on ...

    Article : 45 words
  12. THE NESTOR.

    Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Co. have been advised by cable that the steamer Nestor arrived at London on Friday last. She sailed from Sydney on September 19, Melbourne on the 23re, aned Adelaide on October 1. ...

    Article : 42 words
  13. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The quantity of coal shipped at the Government Cranes at the Dyke during the week ended this morning for internal, intercolonial, and foreign consumption was 45,221 tons, as compared with 44,527 ...

    Article : 197 words
  14. CHURCH NEWS.

    On Sunday memorial services were held at St. Thomas' Church of England, England, Balmain West, in memory of the late Mr. F. B. Robinson. The Rev. John Dixon delivered a sormon on 1st ...

    Article : 177 words
  15. THE UNION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Oonah left Hobart for Sydney last night. The Waikare left Wellington on Saturday afternoon for Sydney. The Mararoa arrived at Auckland on Sunday from ...

    Article : 39 words
  16. THE CURRIE LINE.

    The steamer Argus, of this line, has arrived from Calcutta. Captain Cu[?] reports leaving on October 10 with a general cargo. The steamer touched [?] Singapore, which was left on the 21st. Comparatively fine weather ...

    Article : 108 words
  17. THE NATIONAL GUARD OF AMERICA.

    The functions of the National Guard are twofold, says Major Parker in the October "Forum." He then (obeserves the "pall Mall Gezette") proceeds to discues what they are:—1. it constitutes, or ...

    Article : 607 words
  18. THE B.[?]. LINE.

    The British India Company's line steamer Umballa left Singapore on the 16th instant. She is originally from Calcutta, and comes via Singapore, Adelaide, and Melbourne to this port. ...

    Article : 37 words
  19. THE LAMBTON FINANCES.

    A publie meeting of the raiepayers of the borougg of Limbton was, held in the Star Theatre Lambton, to night, for the purpose of further considering the financial position of the municipalty. ...

    Article : 668 words
  20. BALMAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    The members of the Sabbath School of the Campbell-street Presbyterian Church, Bul[?] rendered a temperance service of song in the lecture hall adjoning the church on Friday night last to a ...

    Article : 100 words
  21. AN ISLAND STEAMER.

    Captain Thomas Williams, of the Victoria, of Burns Phllp, and Co.'s line, left Newcastle on October 2, and arrived at Lord Howe island the4th, arrived at Norfolk Island the 7th, arrived in the [?]brides the 10th, Banks the ...

    Article : 157 words
  22. THE DUBBO-COONAMBLE LINE.

    Sir,—In our issue of yesterday I find that the Railway Commisioners have written to the Minister for Works urging (even in the face of the resolution of the House) the construction of the railway from ...

    Article : 609 words
  23. WOOL LOADING.

    The Basute, in the British and Colonial line, arrived as Sunday, to Messrs. Dangar, Ged[?]e, and Co. She is from South Africa, via Port Pirie, and will load wool for London and Continent. ...

    Article : 137 words
  24. PRESENTATION FOR BRAVERY TO THE CAPTAIN OF THE LA[?]NACA.

    On the 14th of last month the numbers of the Liverpool Local Marine Board met at the Mariners Pa[?] for the purpose presenting to Captain Charles, J. Killer, so well knowu on this coast as master of the Lar[?], with a ...

    Article : 365 words
  25. COMING OF AGE OF LORD HADDO.

    The Earl of Aberdeen, whose son and heir came of age recently has (says "M.A.P.") maintained his youthful oppearance wonderfully, so much so, indeed, that the note of preparation for the ...

    Article : 696 words
  26. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    A meeting of this council was held on November 15, [?] Mayor (Alderman N. Goyen, jun[?] presiding. Payment amounting to £47 6s 7d were authorised. The works committee's report on and the acceptance of tenders for [?] ...

    Article : 181 words
  27. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The Norwegian barquentine Volador was yesterday towed from [?]illespie's Wharf to a berth at pyrmont Wharf. The steamer Devenshire yesterday moved from Grafton ...

    Article : 48 words
  28. CONCORD.

    This council met on Tuesday, November 14. There were present—the Mayor (Alderman H.S. Thompson), [?] men Zoeller, Colley, C[?], and the [?] H. Bo[?]ter. Apologies for absence were received from ...

    Article : 231 words
  29. CHARTERS.

    Buecieugb, ship, Sydney to Rotterdam—Shale. Omba, s., Java to Australia—sugar. Hounslow, s., Mauritius to Adelaide—Sugar; thence to Sourth Africa—Produce. ...

    Article : 27 words
  30. DISCOVERY OF A LONDON TUNNEL.

    A disused London tunnel that might have puzzled posterity has (says the London "Daily News") just been explored in tee nick of time. Two-andforty years ago a sort of pneumatic subway was ...

    Article : 323 words
  31. ARRIVALS AT BRITISH PORTS.

    At Antofagasta—Lindley, barque (October 8), from Newcastle July 14. At Antwerp—Lord Elgin, ship (November 12), from Port P[?] July 22. ...

    Article : 117 words
  32. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Newcastle City Council was held at the council-chambers. The Mayor (Aldermen Timbury) presidid. A letter was received from the Department of Justice ...

    Article : 402 words
  33. WATERLOO.

    This council met on November 16. The Mayor ([?] man Danks) being unavoidably absent the chair was [?] pied by Alderman Ander[?], M.L.A. There were [?] present Alderman Lomond, Bunting, Navin, Du[?] ...

    Article : 261 words
  34. SAILING VESSELS DUE. AT SYDNEY.

    Aberystwith Castle, barque (PHKS), from Fredrikstad:—133 days. Adele, barque (NGCP), from Liverpool—115 days. Euraein, ship (KCPH), from Liverpool—115 days. ...

    Article : 182 words
  35. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—The latter from the Railway Commissioners to the Premier, suggesting that the Government should proceed no further with the carrying out of the railway line from Dubbo to Coonamble, as ...

    Article : 522 words
  36. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 437 words
  37. FORTUNES IN TOYS.

    The chief ponny toy now most in demand (says "English Illustrated" is something of a mechanical kind either in the shape of a working model or a puzzle. The old kind of toy, with no movement, ...

    Article : 378 words
  38. COAL [?]RIGHTS.

    In his freight report of the 17th instant Mr. R. B. Wallace of Newcastle, quotes:— The rate for Honolu[?] is advanced, and 24s would be given for prompt loading, There is also an inquiry for the West Coast (S.A.) at 18s, ...

    Article : 308 words
  39. ADELAIDE WOOL SALES.

    The fourth series of wool sales took place to-day fully 19,000 bales from the central and southern districts were offered to a large and representative gathering of buyer. The condition of the clip was good, and the [?] ...

    Article : 61 words
  40. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    It now transpires that saveral mistakes have unfortunately occurred in the returns of the winning teams in the Regimental Challenge Bugle Competition, which took place last Saturday week at ...

    Article : 182 words
  41. THE BUTCHERS AND EARLY CLOSING.

    Sir,—In reply to your correspondent, "Butcher," permit me to state that the butchering trade can be easily worked under the new Act by simply copying the Melbourne system of delivery and collecting. ...

    Article : 133 words
  42. ANOTHER UNSINKABLE SHIP.

    The latest unsinkable ship comes from Germany, and is thus described: To ensure the safely of passengers in collision, by making the steamer practically unsinkable, the directors of the company owning the p[?]tent have, ...

    Article : 225 words
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