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  2. THE FEDERATION AND TARIFF REVENUE.

    As it is of the greatest importance to the cause of federation that sound views should be held with regard to the relative burden of a uniform tariff, the writer has prepared the accompanying tariff as some ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Stock trucking delnys are still causing considerable complaint. A number of cattle were trucked on Tuesday last, and the train left Moree at 2.30 p.m. In addition to the usual stoppage of three hours at ...

    Article : 898 words
  4. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered outward: March 8, Esemplare, barque, 982 tons, Captain F. Carvossa, for Genoa; Barmbool, s., 942 tons Captain William Hammer, for Brisbane; Fiona, s., 817 tons, Captain R. H. Smith, for ...

    Article : 94 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway races will be held at Canterbury Park to-day, the first event starting at 2.15 p.m. In addition to the ordinary railway service to Canterbury special trains will leave Redfern ...

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  6. ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE GERMAN MERCHANT FLEET.

    In a report to the Foreign Office on the "Sea Interests of the German Empire," Mr. W. S. H. Gastrell, the British commercial attache at Berlin, gives an analysis of the German Empire's commerce and shipping for 1896. In 1873 ...

    Article : 190 words
  7. RETURN OF THE ARCHBISHOP.

    A thanksgiving service to mark the return of Dr. Saumarez Smith, Archbishop of Sydney, was held in St. Andrew's Cathedral at 11 a.m. yesterday. The Archbishop was attended by his chaplain, the Rev. ...

    Article : 2,639 words
  8. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Australia, London February 11, left Colombo Sunday, 6th instant. The R.M.S. Himalaya, from Sydney January 17, arrived at Plymouth on Sunday afternoon, the 6th instant. ...

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  9. PASSAGES BOOKED BY THE VICTORIA.

    The following passages have been booked by the P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Victoria, sailing at noon to-day:- For London: Mr. E. J. Helyeake, Mr. C. W. Everard. Miss Robertson, M. and Mrs. Stack, Miss Stack, Muster ...

    Article : 461 words
  10. CYCLING.

    Yesterday afternoon, on the Sydney Cricket Ground track, W. Elliott made his first attempt on the Australasian records. The has been in training for some time, and has been riding exceptionally ...

    Article : 202 words
  11. ARREST OF A BRITISH STEAMER.

    The "Madras Mail" has the following interesting paragraph regarding the arrest of the British steamer Balnchistan by H.M.S. Lapwing for attempting to land arms and ammunition in the Persian Gulf:—"It will be rememberred ...

    Article : 171 words
  12. NEWCASTLE.

    The first united gathering of bankers of the Newcastle and Maitland districts was held at the Great Northern Hotel to-night. Mr. T. M. O'Neill, manager of the A.J.S. Bank, presided, and there was ...

    Article : 350 words
  13. THE CATTLE SHIPPING TRADE IN THE ATLANTIC.

    It is interesting to consider how the people of the United Kingdom were fed in the days not more than 25 years ago, when the import trade mine cattle from America and Canada was in its infancy. The population of the British ...

    Article : 387 words
  14. CYCLISTS' UNION.

    The New South Wales Cyclists' Union will run off two races at the St. Patrick's Day sports to be held on the Sydney Cricket Ground, the handicaps for which are as follow:—Half-mile Handicap: C. ...

    Article : 124 words
  15. LEAGUE OF WHEELMEN.

    The special general meeting of the league which had been called for to-night to deal with the paying over the Christmas Gala prizes has been withdrawn. The secretary of the league has interviewed the ...

    Article : 70 words
  16. THE R.M.S. INDIA, DUE TO-DAY.

    The R.M.S. India, one of the P. and O. Company's largest and latest vessels, is due her to-day from england this is her maiden trip to Australia. She has been running between London and Bombay from October, ...

    Article : 680 words
  17. COLUMBIA CHAINLESS BICYCLES.

    Upon referring to the advertisement in another column will be found particulars of the Columbia chainless blcycle, the first shipment of which has been received by Messrs. Moss and Co. The ...

    Article : 126 words
  18. ROSEBERY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    The pony and galloway races held at Rosebery Park yesterday were well attended. The running of Sweet Marie in the Fourteen Hands Handicap was inquired into by the stewards and the matter ...

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  19. THE OCEANA GOLD ROBBERY.

    Before the Court of Appeal, London, on January 18 then was heard an appeal from a judgment of Mr. Justice Mathew. The Quensland National Bank sued the P. and O. Company for damages for breach of duty in the carriage ...

    Article : 308 words
  20. THE SCIENTIC SOCIETY.

    The first general meeting of members of the recently formed Newcastle Scientific Society in connection with the School of Arts was held in the main hall of the institution to-night. The president (Mr. ...

    Article : 192 words
  21. PRESBYTERY OF SYDNEY.

    A meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney was held at St. Stephen's Chruch last night. The Moderator (Rev. R. H. Waugh) presided. The Rev. Stawart Byron and Mr. W. Wood were associated. A ...

    Article : 659 words
  22. ATHLETICS.

    Entries close to-day for all events under the A.A.A. for St. Patrick's Day sports. ...

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  23. SWIMMING.

    The preliminary heats of the Fort-street 100 Yards Inter-Club Handicap were contested last night at the Natatorium, Pitt-street. The final is to take place at the eighth annual carnival on the ...

    Article : 206 words
  24. SALIING VESSELS NOW DUE AT SYDNEY.

    Biram, barque (QDWM), from New York—99 days. Hollinwood, four-masted burque (LGVB), from New York—112 days. Lismore, ship (KCJQ), from Glasgow—89 days. ...

    Article : 87 words
  25. NEWCASTLE RELIEF SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of subscribers to the Newcastle Relief Society was held at the Deanery, Church-street, this afternoon. Mrs. Selwyn (president) occupied the chair, and there were also ...

    Article : 356 words
  26. ASPENDALE PARK RACES.

    The race meeting at Aspendale Park this afternoon was poorly attended. Backers followed up their recent successes every race being won by the first favourite or the second favourite. The details are: ...

    Article : 481 words
  27. EASTERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    Mr. J. Bills, one of the vice-presidents of the Eastern Suburbs Club, has presented the club with a valuable cup, which the committee has decided shall be competed for over three distances, viz., 66, ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. PASSENGERS TO ARRIVE BY THE INDIA.

    An advance list of through pansengers per R.M.S. India. due hero to-day, is to hand as under:—From London: Mrs. A. Hordorn, Mr. Arther Hordern, Mr. S. Hordern, Lady Martio, Miss E. Martin, Miss V. Martin, Miss N. ...

    Article : 224 words
  29. STEAMERS EXPECTED.

    Aberdeen, Aberdeen line, from London February 1. Arcana, P. and O., from London february 25. Augsburg, G.A., from Autwerp February 26. Austral, O.S.N. from London February 4. ...

    Article : 244 words
  30. SHOOTING.

    There was a good attendance of shooters and spectators at the quarterly meeting, of the Dubbo Gun Club on tha Ivanhoe grounds on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Percy Sonne (21 yards) secured a ...

    Article : 218 words
  31. A SINGULAR VOYAGE.

    A little before the R.M.S. India left Colombo for Australia particulars reached there of a peculiar voyage. The steamer Ganges (not the P. and O. steamer), which reached Colombo, had a unique experience in the Red Sea. On ...

    Article : 279 words
  32. SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

    Auguste, German barque from New York February 3. Baroda barque, from London January 1. Benmore, ship, from New York January 2. Birma, German barque, from New Yorm November 30. ...

    Article : 269 words
  33. WOLLONGONG V. 2ND REGIMENT.

    A rifle teams match between the Wollongong Civilian Rifle Club and the 2nd Infantry Regiment Rifle Club took place at Wollongong on Saturday resulting in a win for the Wollongong team by 8 ...

    Article : 157 words
  34. QUARTER SESSIONS CALENDAR.

    The March sittings of the Newcastle Court of Quarter Sessions will open at the City Courthouse to-morrow. The following is the list of cases set down for hearing:—John Warren, attempting to ...

    Article : 182 words
  35. ORANGE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The results of the first day's racing in connection with the annual meeting commenced to-day were:- Opening Handicap.—Housewife, 6st 7lb, 1; Ailic, 7st 9lb, 2; Stanmore, 9st 7lb, 3. ...

    Article : 77 words
  36. ABERDEEM WHITE STAR LINE.

    The steamer Damascus, Captain A. H. G. Douglas, R.N.R., left London for Melbourne and Sydney on Tuesday, the 1st instant. ...

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  37. GLEBE MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    When the committee of the Glebe Musical Society undertook the work of arranging their first moonlight concert, combined with an excursion on the barbour, they little thought that they would be ...

    Article : 279 words
  38. ALBURY RACING CLUB.

    The following are the weights in connection with the Albury races, to be run on the 17th and 18th instants:- First Hurdle Race.—Bostedo, 11st 12lb; Hauttan, 11st 9lb; Clamour, 11st 7lb; Glenmore, 11st; Sinister, 10st 10lb; ...

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  39. NEW STEAMER FOR THE UNION COMPANY.

    The steel steamer Ella, 1122 tons gross, 702 tons net, built by Messrs. Short Brothers in 1894 with engines of 130 n.h.p, by Mr. J. Dickinson, and ownod by Mr J. S. Barwick, Sunderland has been sold to the Union Steamship ...

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  40. LATE MINING.

    A meeting of the directors of the Elsmore Valley Tin-mining Company was held yesterday, Mr. J. W. Moore presiding. The mining manager's report stated that the eastern drive had reached 890ft. from ...

    Article : 285 words
  41. THE THEODOR.

    This vessel, rigged as a four-masted iron barque is owner by Mr. J. D. Bischoff, of Bremen. She was formerly a steamer—the Magalleines, and later known as the Chins. Under tho >cssol nheu denn is fast and ...

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  42. COLLIERY OPERATIONS.

    A satisfactory revival in the coal trade has been experienced during the past few weeks, no less than 10 collieries having been in operation full time during the fortnight ended on Saturday last. The prospects ...

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  43. THE AUSTRALIAN.

    The E. and A. Company's handsome steamer Australian arrived yesterday at the Quay, having completed a very fast run from Melbourne via Newcastle. Between Queenscliff and Nobbys the Australian made an average of 14 ...

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  44. DUBBO POLO AND GOLF CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the members was held at the Royal Hotel, Dubbo, on Saturday evening. The balance-sheet for 1897 showed the receipts to have been £132 18s 6d, and, after donating £30 to ...

    Article : 125 words
  45. LEICHHARDT MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    The Mayor of Leichhardt (Alderman Heirn) presided at the meeting of the Leichhardt Council on March 7, when there were present: Aldermen N.C. Neal, J. P. George Mound. J.P. Treadpold, W. Troup, R. B. Cropley, J.P., ...

    Article : 361 words
  46. MINISTERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the Newcastle Distrit Ministers' Association was held at Burwood yesterday. The Rev. C. T. Way, of the Islington Baptist Church, contributed a paper entitled, "The Third ...

    Article : 102 words
  47. THE WESTRALIA.

    Messrs. Huddart, Parker, and Co. advise the departure, of the steamer Westralia from Auckland at 5 p.m. on Monday with 159 saloon and 35 steerage passengers, 225 tons cargo, 136 cases of fish, and 4 boxes bullion. ...

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  48. ISLAND SHIPPING.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co,'s New Hebrides steamer Ysabel arrived at Vila on the 13th ultimo and allied north through the group on the 14th. She is due here on the 17th instant. ...

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  49. CRICKET.

    The above match was played on the North Sydney Oval yesterday, and the result was a win for John Bridge and Co. by eight wickets and 8 runs. The scores were:—John Bridge and Co., 110 and two ...

    Article : 119 words
  50. REMOVALS AND DOCKINGS.

    The George F. Manson has gone to Johnstone's Bay to discharge. The Gulf of Bothnia went up to Mort's Dock to land some machinery, and returned to Cowper Wharf yesterday. ...

    Article : 73 words
  51. MYSTERIOUS DISEASE AMONG STOCK.

    A mysterious disease has broken out amongst stock in this district, confined principally to draught horses and cattle. Some serious losses have been occasioned, and the mortality rate amongst valuable ...

    Article : 278 words
  52. THE BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The following teams have been elected by the different bowling clubs of the district to compete in the forthcoming championship competitions:- Newcastle Club: Gilbert, Gardner, O'Neill, Hingst; ...

    Article : 130 words
  53. A POSTMAN ATTACKED BY EAGLES.

    A good natural history episode is related (says the Paris correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph."). It refers to an attack made by eagles on a rural postman named Zeplurui Boutrout, who has ...

    Article : 269 words
  54. CHARTERS.

    The following are reported by Mr. A. Thompson:- Pass of Balmaha, Glasgow to Sydney, and Cromdale, Liverpool to Sydney and Newcastle; Roceby Hall, Newcastle to Panama. ...

    Article : 77 words
  55. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES' INTERCOLONIAL MATCH.

    As several of the Melbourne team wish to return by the steamers leaving Sydney on Friday, March 18, it has been arrranged to play the above match on Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17, ...

    Article : 378 words
  56. SALE OF SHIPPING.

    Messrs. Fraser, Uther, and Co., at the City Mart, sell to-morrow the topsail schooner Sir Henry, 95 tons, now lying at Guy's Wharf, Blackwattle Bay, Pyrmont; also the hulk Fortuna, in Johnston's Bay. ...

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  57. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock returns show a decrease of 1027 horses and 998 pigs, and an increase of 870 cattle and 843 sheep. INVERELL, Tuesday. Stock passings:—7250 sheep from Noonedoo to ...

    Article : 88 words
  58. THE NORTH GERMAN LLOYD.

    Next summer the North German Llovd Company will maintain a regular weekly service with its Mediterranean line of boats, and to the vessels hitherto engaged in the traffic (the Kaiser Wilhelm H., Emu, Werra, and Fulda), ...

    Article : 73 words
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  60. THE GERMAN AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

    The report of the directors of the German-Australian Steamship Comapny for the year 1897 says that the year was a very favourabla one for their business, and that the net profits made (981,378 marks, against 793,280 marks in ...

    Article : 104 words
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