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  2. THE MINISTER FOR WORKS.

    In the Legislative Assembly last evening the debate was continued upon the following motion, which, had been moved the previous day by Mr. Lyne:—"1. That in the opinion of this House the ...

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  3. NEWCASTLE.

    A fancy fair in aid of St. Peter's Church of England (Hamilton) building fund was opened in the local Mechanics Institute this afternoon, and will be continued until Monday next. The interior and ...

    Article : 116 words
  4. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENGLAND.

    Mr. Sidney Webb, LL. B., London County Councillor, and Chairman of the Technical, Education Board of that body, delivered an address at the Centenary Hall last night on "Municipal ...

    Article : 1,875 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outwards: October 6, F[?]zilka, s., 4152 tons, Captain C. H. Bell, for Calcutta, via Melbourne; Hawea, s., 1750 tons, Captain Abram[?], for Bluff, via ports; Rotokino, s., 2004 tons, Captain G. ...

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  6. THE GROUNDING OF THE LA SERENA.

    The position of the steamer La Serena, which took the ground in North Harbour when leaving the Dyke for sea several days ago, still remains unchanged Lighters were employed to-day in ...

    Article : 323 words
  7. STRIKE AT BURWOOD COLLIERY.

    Another strike of wheelers has occurred at the Burwood Colliery, near Redhead, the property of the Scottish Australian Mining Company. As a result operations have been temporarily suspended ...

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  8. POLITICAL NEWS.

    Attention was concentrated yesterday upon the censure motion debate, cosequently there was little or nothing doing in political circles outside the House. As the debate proceeded during the ...

    Article : 182 words
  9. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. O[?]ba, which yesterday morning arrived at Albany after a quick run from Colombo, left at 3.30 p.m. for Adelaide. The R.M.S. Britannia, from London to Sydney, will ...

    Article : 37 words
  10. THE E. AND A. COMPANY'S LINE.

    Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. are in receipt of telegraphic advice to the effect that the Guthrie arrived at Liongkong from Sydney on September 30. The Men[?] sails from Hongkong for Sydney on October 11. ...

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  11. THE ROYAL COMMISSION.

    His Honor Mr. Justice Owen, who has been appointed a Royal Commission to inquire into the charges against the Hon. J. H. Young, Minister for Works, received his commission yesterday. His ...

    Article : 146 words
  12. LUMBER SHIPS FOR SYDNEY.

    The Kauri Timber Company have received advice that the Olga sailed on September 12 with 400,000ft. of redwood from Humboldt Bay, and the Muriel, from P[?] Sound, left on the 10the with 600,000ft. of Oregon timber ...

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  13. A RECORD IN WOOL-LOADING.

    Referring to the exceptionally quick despatch given the steamship Beira, of the British and Colonial Line, Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co., the managing agents for this line, and who represent Messrs. Buckna[?] Brothers ...

    Article : 209 words
  14. THE COAL TRADE DIFFICULTY.

    It has transpired that the Seaham Miners' Lodge has rejected the drastic proposals of the delegate board, and this decision will act as an incentive to other lodges to adopt a similar course. The ...

    Article : 184 words
  15. THE LATE REV. DR. BARRY.

    The Rev. Dr. Z[?]chary Barry, M.D., L[?].D., aged 71, died at his residence, Verona, Toxteth-street, Glebe, on Tuesday, after a few weeks' illness. The funneral took place yesterday morning, the remains ...

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  16. THE AIRLIE.

    The Eastern and Australian Company's line steamer Airlie, from Hongkong, anchored last night in Watson's Bay. She will this morning berth at the company's wharf, Circular Quay. ...

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  17. CHARTERS.

    The following are advised by mail. Mr. A.Thompson reports:- Dechmont, ship, Newcastle to West Coast. Elbe, ship, Calcutta to New Zealand and home. ...

    Article : 70 words
  18. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The Russian ship Neobe sailed for Jun[?] yesterday with 2140 tons coal; and the intercolonial coal exporta were—Steamer Oonah, for Hobart, 800 tons; steamer Norkoowa, for Melbourne, 2150 tons; ...

    Article : 69 words
  19. NATIONALITY OF DEWEY'S SAILORS.

    As disposing of the story that Admiral Dewey's [?] was due to the British gunners is the following:—Of the nationalities of the men serving in Admiral Dewey's squadron (1455 in action), 57 per cent were native-born ...

    Article : 171 words
  20. THE RECENT FERRY STEAMER COLLISION.

    The reserved award in connection with the recent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the collision between the Stockto[?] ferry steamers Bluebell and Adeline was delivered by the Newcastle ...

    Article : 195 words
  21. A HUGE STEAMER.

    There was launched in August at Palmer's shipbuilding yards, Jarrow, the steel steamer Bosnia, of about 16,500 tons displacement, built to the order of Sir Christopher Fur[?]es[?], for the Hamburg[?]American Company. She is ...

    Article : 160 words
  22. THE CITY BOWLING CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the members of the City Bowling and Tennis Club was held in the pavilion on the City Green this afternoon. The president, Mr. Frank Gardner, occupied the chair, and there was ...

    Article : 184 words
  23. THE WAKA[?]IPU-LAIRA COLLISION.

    Particulars of the judgment given to the collision case between the [?]aira, bu[?]que, and the steamer Wakstipu came to hand by the Mararoa yesterday. The Judge reviewed the circum[?]tances at length. He thought that the ...

    Article : 186 words
  24. AMUSEMENTS.

    Mr. Charles Kenningham, who was absent from the cast of " La Poupee" at Her Majesty's [?]heatre on Wednesday, resumed his genial imperso[?]ation of the innocent novice last night. The English tenor ...

    Article : 52 words
  25. BALL AT LEIGH HOUSE.

    A largely attended and well-arranged ball was given at Leigh House last night by Professor West to his pupils. The ball, which is held annually, proved as enjoyable and successful as the former ...

    Article : 95 words
  26. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The ship Torridon is to be towed from Mort's Dock [?] Woolloomooloo Bay to-day The steamer Narrung berths at Pyrmont wharf to-day. The ship Mount Stewart will go to Mort's Dock to-day. ...

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  27. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The monthly meeting of the general committee of the Newcastle Jockey Club was held at the rooms, Centennial Hotel, to-night. Mr. C. H. Hannell (the president) occupied the chair. The ...

    Article : 197 words
  28. PARRAMATTA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Parramatta Benevolent Society was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. C. B. Cairnes presiding. The list of recipients was revised, and several names struck off. It was ...

    Article : 98 words
  29. ASPENDALE PARK RACES.

    At Aspendale Park this afternoon races were held, in hot and dusty weather. Subjoined are the details:- Trial Handicap, 6 furlongs and 10 yards.—Mr. Ryan's ...

    Article : 512 words
  30. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    Annie Spear, barque (MFTL), from New York [?] days. Beacon Rock, ship (MRCV), from Maryport-93 days. Borrowdale, ship ([?]MTS), from Fredrikstadt 94 days. ...

    Article : 83 words
  31. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The action in which A E. Goldstein sued Mark Rubin to recover £5000 damages for alleged slander was concluded this afternoon. The jury, after deliberating an hour and a half, awarded the plaintiff ...

    Article : 263 words
  32. THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION.

    A meeting of the Newcastle Church of England Sunday-school Union was held it Wickham Sunday behool to-night. Archdeacon Bode presided, and among those seated on the platform were ...

    Article : 144 words
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  34. A MILITARY GATHERING.

    A successful smoke concert was given by the military officers of the Northern district at the Drill Hall, Hunter-street, to-night, and a large number of prominent citizens accepted invitations. ...

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  36. FRESH [?]OOD AND ICE COMPANY.

    The employees of the Fresh Food and Ice Company held a reunion at the Trades Hall last night. A presentation of a gold watch was made to Mr. Thomas Wilson, who is leaving for South Australia. ...

    Article : 53 words
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