The members of the Opposition party turned up in strong force yesterday morning in the No. 1 committee-room for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken to bring under the notice of the ...
Article : 236 wordsA serious labour trouble occurred at Block 14 smelters, Port Adelaide, to-night. The management wished to reduce the number of men employed by eight per shift, consequent upon the ...
Article : 151 wordsIt is understood that Mr. Murray, the member for Latrobe, has definitely decided to resign and contest the Devonport seat with Mr. M'Call, and Mr. Aikenhead will stand for Latrobe. ...
Article : 171 wordsThe case of Wallace v. Wallace, before the Chief Justice, was practically concluded to-day. The whole day was spent in hearing arguments of counsel on the question of particulars as to the ...
Article : 312 wordsAt the hour for the meeting of Parliament yesterday there was not a quorum present, and the sitting lapsed. Members of the Opposition held a cancus at ...
Article : 7,058 wordsThe Pekin correspondent of the "Times" telegraphs that the Dowager Empress of China has recovered her ascendency over the Emperor, and has ...
Article : 103 wordsColonel Picquart, formerly chief of the Intelligence Department of the French Army, and M. Leblais, a member of the French Bar, have been brought before ...
Article : 109 wordsMr. Speaker at half-past 3 o'olock yesterday entered the Assembly and took the chair. It having previously been reported to him by the Sergeant-at-Arms that there was not a quorum ...
Article : 896 wordsSome dissatisfaction is expressed concerning the proposal to hand over the control of the Free Public Library to the Sydney Municipal Council. It is contended that the institution is working well under ...
Article : 1,595 wordsThe Assembly was engaged in committee until 3.20 this morning considering the items in the Railway and Public Works Loan Application Bill, all of which were passed. On resuming Mr. ...
Article : 464 wordsThe third of the series of five sailing matches between Mr. W. L. Wylie's Maid of Kent, representing the Medway Sailing Club, and Mr. Mark Foy's Irex took place ...
Article : 145 wordsThe Premier was much annoyed at the count-out, as he had anticipated making good progress last night with the federal resolutions. " It is the first time, " he said, " that this has happened in my ...
Article : 984 wordsThe Republic of Colombia, Central America, has severed diplomatic relations with Italy, and abrogated all treaties between the two countries. ...
Article : 26 wordsAn influent was opened at Strathmerton this afternoon on the body of the man found in a bag in Ulupna Creek. The evidence showed that two men had been camped at M'Kerdy's dam on the ...
Article : 358 wordsJapan supports the Czar's proposal for a conference of the Powers to consider the question of international disarmament. Sept. 22. ...
Article : 74 wordsThe final heat in the contest for the "Sportsman" Challenge Cup, which carries with it the sculling championship of England, took place on the Thames ...
Article : 189 wordsIt is announced that M. P. Cambon, the French Ambassador at Constantinople, will succeed Baron de Courcel, the French Ambassador at London. ...
Article : 30 wordsLord Salisbury, who proceeded to the Continent soon after the prorogation of Parliament, has returned to London in good health. ...
Article : 185 wordsIn the Assembly Mr. Philp gave notice to move on Tuesday for the introduction of the Mining Bill. Mr. Story moved,—" That, in the opinion of this House, rabbit-destruction should be made ...
Article : 155 wordsThe steamer Adelaide, which arrived late last night in tow of the La Serena, had a very rough time. After the Adelaide's steering gear had been temporarily repaired at Albany ...
Article : 673 wordsIn the Legislative Council, the Outer Harbour Bill, promoted by the Farl of Kilmo[?]ey, was introduced and read the first time. The Chief Secretary defended the taxation administration ...
Article : 318 wordsWhile two tourists named Ashton and Binn were descending the Alps at Chamonni with a guide, they slipped a distance of 60 feet, and falling into a ...
Article : 43 wordsThe Bank of England rate of discount is quoted at 3 per cent. ...
Article : 19 wordsMention was made in the "Herald" on Monday that the new Centennial Park Reservoir has now been handed over to the Government by the contractors. The official description of this important work ...
Article : 673 wordsA deputation of 20 members of Parliament yesterday waited on the Minister for Railways with the view of urging that the railway employees whose wages were retrenched ia 1893 be ...
Article : 326 wordsAs the result of inquiries instituted in Paris and elsewhere by the "Daily Chronicle," and after interviews with M. Louis de Rougemont, the editor of "The ...
Article : 66 wordsThe Killaeney shearers, numbering about 70, have gone out on stike, owing to a disagreement with the owner, Mr. W. H. Buchanan, relative to cooking arrangements. It appears that last year the men ...
Article : 109 wordsThis is the last day of the political battle in the Hastings and Macleay before the electors give their decision. The contest has been a short and sharp one. Both parties have worked hard, and ...
Article : 1,948 wordsBy a fire at a grain elevator in Toledo, Ohio (U.S.), eight persons were burned to death and nine others were fatally injured. ...
Article : 31 wordsA special meeting of the committee of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon, there being present—Messrs. John S. Brunton (president), C. J. Henry, T. H. Keigwin, H. Trenchard, ...
Article : 274 wordsAn attempt was made to wreck a mail train on the London and South-western railway to-day. A disaster was narrowly averted by the guard observing an ...
Article : 47 wordsIn the Assembly this afternoon the Treasurer, Sir Philip Fysh, outlined the proposals for the new taxation. Lightpence in the £ is to be collected upon the taxable amount of:—1. All ...
Article : 279 wordsThe Polynesian Steamship Company is arranging for a monthly line of steamers between San Francisco and the Society and Friendly Islands. The new service ...
Article : 35 wordsIn September last year the body of a man named Henry Satherely was found in the Opawa River, near Blenheim. The leceased having been murdered, the body was thrown into the, water. ...
Article : 111 wordsAt tho wool sales to-day competition was keen and prices showed a hardening tendency. Sept. 22. ...
Article : 52 wordsSt. John Ambulance Association: Annual Business, St. lames' Hall, Phillip-street, 5 p.m. China Inland Mission: Annual Meeting and Farewell to Missionaries, Y.M.C.A. Hall 7.45 p.m. ...
Article : 183 wordsA meeting was held in the Ashfield Hall last night to consider the question of the extension of the railway into the city. The Mayor of Ashfield (Alderman Josephson) presided, and there was a ...
Article : 170 wordsThe monthly meeting of the diocesan council of the above was held on Wednesday morning at the Lodge, William-street, under the presidency of Mrs. K. B Docker. The report of the house ...
Article : 160 wordsThe Premier stated to day that the Government did not intend to give the House any further opportunity of discussing the report of the Police Commission. The Commissioner of Police ...
Article : 118 wordsStock movements: 385 merino wethers, Victoria to Howlong, Dalton owner; 2 Durham bulls, Victoria to Sydney, Pitt, Son, and Badgery, owners; 3171 mixed sheep, Copabella to Cuddell, Rial Brothers, ...
Article : 117 wordsBonner, the American pugilist, has knocked out Dan Creedon, the Ballarat boxer, in the second round at Coney Island, New York. Creedon sprained his ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 23 Sep 1898, Page 5
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