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  2. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 359 words
  3. FEDERATION.

    Mr. M'Millan presented a petition from the New South Wales Local Option League praying for provision in the Federal Constitution enabling each State to prohibit the importation of intoxicating liquors ...

    Article : 11,281 words
  4. (FROM THE BOARD AT THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.)

    TWEED HEADS.—Arrival: September 8, Wollumbin, s., at 7.40 a.m., from Sydney. Departure: September 7, Enterprise, schooner, at 3.40 p.m. RICHMOND HEADS.—Arrival: September 8, ...

    Article : 1,019 words
  5. NEWCASTLE.

    The local land board, consisting of Messrs. Vernon and Purnell, delivered its reserved decision in regard to the application of the Perpetual Trustee Company, Limited, at the City Court this afternoon. This was ...

    Article : 691 words
  6. THE ADMIRAL'S GARDEN PARTY.

    Yesterday afternoon Admirally House was the scene of a large and brilliant gathering of ladies and gentlemen, who assembled in response to an invitation from his Excellency Rear-Admiral Cyprian ...

    Article : 792 words
  7. AMUSEMENTS.

    Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove having recently secured by cable the sole Australian rights in the new patriotic song, "We take off our hats to the Queen," now being rendered with great success at ...

    Article : 87 words
  8. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CONCERT.

    There was an immense attendance at the Town Hall last night, when a thousand children from the Public schools gave a concert in honour of the Federal Convention. The choirs of eight of the ...

    Article : 469 words
  9. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Weimar arrived at Colombo (homeward) on the 5th instant, two days in advance of contract time. The Stuttgart arrived at Sonthampton (homeward) on the 5th instant, three days in advance of contract time. ...

    Article : 105 words
  10. THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES LINE.

    Particulars of the maiden voyage to the East of the M.M. steamer Laos have been received by the Sydney agency, and by them it is made clear that in the L[?] the company has another formidable rival to the steamers of the ...

    Article : 335 words
  11. BOYS' BRIGADE.

    Last evening a concert an [?] tableaux vivants took place in the Paddington Town Hall in aid of the funds of the Boys' Brigade. The concert was under the patronage of Lady Darly and the Mayor and ...

    Article : 198 words
  12. THE JAPANESE LINE.

    The following are the passengers and cargo to arrive by the Omi Maru to-day (Thursday) to Messrs. Burns, Philip, and Co.:—Passengers: Mr. H. E. Fulford, Mr. J. A. Lester, Mr. H. Bowden, Cargo: 2361 bags rice, 1335 cases ...

    Article : 80 words
  13. HUDDART, PARKER, and COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Westralia left Gisborne yesterday for Napier, leaves Napier to-day and calls at ports; leaves Dunedia on the 14th instant, Lyttelton 15th, Wellington 16th, Napier 17th, Gisborne 18th, Auckland 20th. arriving Sydney 25th ...

    Article : 189 words
  14. PLEYEL CHAMBER CONCERTS.

    As already noted, a programme of the highest artistic excellence will be presented at the Pleyel Chamber Concert at the Y.M.C.A. Hall to-night. Messrs. Staëll, Carter, Hill, and Vollmar will form ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. THE TRANSVAAL STATE SECRETARY.

    According to Mr Poultney Bigelow, who is writing a series of articles in "Harper" entitled "White Man's Africa," Dr. Leyds, State Secretary to the Transvaal Republic, is a handsome man about ...

    Article : 325 words
  16. G.P.O. DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

    The tenth annual report of the committee of the Government Printing Office Dramatic Society, presented at the annual meeting of members at the Protestant Hall last night, congratulates the members ...

    Article : 108 words
  17. MARINE BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Newcastle Marine Board was held at the boardroom, Custom-house-buildings, this afternoon Captain H. R. Cross (president) occupied the chair, and there were also ...

    Article : 107 words
  18. BAR HARBOURS.

    The Moruya bar at high water yesterday had 10ft. on it, and the crossing 6ft. The Tweed bar yesterday carried a depth of 10ft. 5[?] with 3ft. 4in. rise of tide. ...

    Article : 82 words
  19. MEETING AT ANNANDALE.

    A public meeting of the residents of Annandale was held last night from the balcony of the Couucil chambers, Johnston-street, to protect against the Government selling any portion of the reclaimed ...

    Article : 211 words
  20. RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    An overflowing and appreciative audience greeted the rising of the curtain at the Railway Institute, the occasion being the seventeenth concert given by the members of the Railway and Tramway Musical ...

    Article : 213 words
  21. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the general committee of the Newcastle and Northumberland and Benevolent Society was held at the Town Hall this afternoon. The president (Mrs. J. Ellis) occupied the chair, and ...

    Article : 189 words
  22. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

    The Ruahi[?], which arrived at Hobart from London on the 3rd instant in the above company's line, made the run from Plymouth to Teneriffe in five days, to Capetown she was 21 days, and to Hobart 41 days. There were 18 ...

    Article : 53 words
  23. BRITISH AND COLONIAL LINE.

    Messrs. Dangar, Ged[?]e, and Co. have received advices of the arrival of the steamer Glenshiel at Port Price on the 7th instant, where she will take in 1500 tons of ore, and then come on here to load wool for November sales. This ...

    Article : 53 words
  24. ISLAND STEAMING OF THE RAKANOA.

    The steamer Rakanoa, which left here on July 25 for the Islands, with Auckland as a final port, has accomplished some very good steaming. From Sydney she had furious gales and binding rain for three days, reaching [?] ...

    Article : 76 words
  25. GLEBE MUSICAL SOCIETY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 330 words
  26. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The Mayor (Alderman Wiggins) presided over the last meeting of the Botany Council. There were also present:—Aldermen Nilson, Luland, Daniel, Stephen, Woodlands, Hambly, and Ramsay. The inspector of nuisances ...

    Article : 192 words
  27. AN OLD VESSEL.

    The old whaling barque Water Witch, after carring a much money in her day as any of the old Tasmanian exwhalers, is now in process of breaking up at Hobart. This well-seasoned barque, which was dismantled only about 12 ...

    Article : 98 words
  28. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    Perfect weather was enjoyed at the first day of the Albury and Border Society's annual show. The yard, which is one of the very best appointed show-grounds in Australia, was in splendid order, ...

    Article : 650 words
  29. FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION.

    A special meeting of the Newcastle Fire Brigades Association was held last evening for the purpose of making arrangements for the fire brigades competitio in connection with the centenary of ...

    Article : 132 words
  30. STEAMERS FOR NEW ZEALAND ROUGHLY HANDLED.

    During the last heavy weather between this coast and New Zealand two well-known steamships were roughly handled in it. The 5000-ton steamer Indraghiri, when 60 miles outside Sydney Heads, on her way to Auckland, ran ...

    Article : 126 words
  31. THE COURSE OF BUSINESS.

    After the genial breezes which blew on federation on Tuesday it was perhaps only to be expected that one or two cold gusts should be experienced on Wednesday. The advocates of trusting the ...

    Article : 438 words
  32. ENFIELD.

    At the last meeting there were present: The Mayor (Alderman Hodson), Aldermen Weil, Hitchell, Addis, Pilcher, Matthews, Light, and Lipscombe. Burwood Council wrote acceding to this council's request for a ...

    Article : 178 words
  33. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALASIAN LINE.

    For the November wool sales. Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co. announce the new steamer Port Albert (now on ber maiden voyage) to leave about the 14th instant. The Port Eliot is coming along, and has reported at Adelaide. She ...

    Article : 112 words
  34. CENTENARY OF NEWCASTLE.

    The preparations for the forthycoming celebrations in commemoration of the discovery of Port Hunter have now been almost completed, and the official programme will be ...

    Article : 148 words
  35. THE ARGUS, FROM CALCUTTA.

    Due in a few days, the steamer Argus has brought to Australia eight European passengers in the saloon, seven in the second cabin, and three Chinese in the steerage, and 58 natives as deck passengers. The vessel is from Calcutta ...

    Article : 45 words
  36. ERSKINEVILLE.

    At the last meeting of the above council there were present—The Mayor (Alderman R. Anderdon), and Aldermen Robinson, Clarke, Schuler, Watson, Wilson, Arpente, and Black, and the council clerk (Mr. W. F. Bray). The ...

    Article : 234 words
  37. FAST SAILING OF A FRECHMAN.

    The white-painted four-master French clipper, built and owned on France, the Jacqueline, here on her first voyage, has been admired since her arrival by shipmasters of all nationalities. Of her sailing capabilities as shown by the ...

    Article : 256 words
  38. WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE LEAGUE OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Under the auspices of the Woman's Suffrage League of New South Wales Miss Scott last evening delivered a lecture on the subject of "The Wrongs of Children," at the School of Arts, before a large ...

    Article : 624 words
  39. DISPUTE IN A THEATRE.

    In the District Court to-day, before his Honor Judge Murray, an action for alleged assault in a theatre was proceeded with and occupied almost the whole of the day. The case created considerable ...

    Article : 290 words
  40. MARRICKVILLE.

    At the last fortnightly meeting of the above council, which was held on August 30, there were present—the Mayor (Alderman Gould), and Aldermen Scouller, Henson, Farr, Benson, Leslie, ...

    Article : 162 words
  41. VESSELS IN PORT JACKSON.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 183 words
  42. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—To say that the people were astounded this morning at the news that it was proposed to remit certain vital questions to the Federal Parliament without determining them in the Convention is but ...

    Article : 304 words
  43. REDFERN.

    This council met on September 2, when the Mayor (Alderman Medealf) occupied the chair, and there were also present—Aldermen Vernon, Poole, Gorton, Clarke, Berry, Parkes, Roche, and Davis. A communication was ...

    Article : 288 words
  44. THE DISTRICT COURT.

    The September sittings of the Newcastle District Court were opened to-day before Judge Murray. Several actions for the recovery of debts were disposed of, but the attention of the Court was almost ...

    Article : 264 words
  45. TECHNICAL CLASSES FOR THE EASTERN SUBURBS.

    A public meeting was held last evening in the Waverley Concil-chambers for the purpose of considering the advisability of establishing technical classes in the eastern suburbs. The Mayor of ...

    Article : 247 words
  46. MURRUMBURRAH, Wednesday.

    The show to-day was a pronounced success. The weather was perfect and the attendance the largest ever witnessed here. The jumping contest brought forward a field of eight. Some magnificent horses ...

    Article : 271 words
  47. NAMING STREETS.

    Sir,—Permit a gratified stranger in your beautiful city to point out an obvious but easily remedied defect—viz., the paucity of visible street names. If the "city fathers" would display the name of the ...

    Article : 103 words
  48. "SHAKESPEARE."

    For within the hollow space That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits, Mocking his state, grinning at his pomp, ...

    Article : 118 words
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