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  2. RECORD REIGN FESTIVITIES.

    Preparations are being actively carried, on in London for the festivities in June in honour of the Queen's reign. Among the details in connection therewith we note that the word "diamond" has ...

    Article : 137 words
  3. BORING EXPEDITION TO THE ELLICE GROUP.

    A large gathering assembled on board tho s.s. Taviuui last night to wish success to Professor David, who is travelling by the vessel to undertake his scientific exploration of coral formation, Among ...

    Article : 2,682 words
  4. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE ...

    Article : 781 words
  5. DECORATIONS BY THE LONDON CORPORATION.

    The London Corporation is to spend a sum "not exceeding £5000" on the decoration and illumination of the public buildings of the city on Jubilee Day, and on the provision of seats at St. Paul's ...

    Article : 239 words
  6. DISUSE OF THE WORD "DIAMOND."

    The word "diamond" has quite dropped out of use amongst the Court officials when speaking or writing of the June festivities. June 22nd is frankly referred to by some of the higher officials, in their ...

    Article : 207 words
  7. SOME OF THE ROYAL GUESTS.

    As far as can at present be known the following will, a correspondent write, be amongst the host of Royal personages that will do honour to the Queen on her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee Day. In ...

    Article : 789 words
  8. THE JUBILEE PROCESSION.

    In the House of Commons on the 27th April, in answer to Sir E. Gourley, Mr. Akers-Douglas said: The arrangements are concluded so far as I am concerned. Members of both Houses of Parliament ...

    Article : 315 words
  9. ARTESIAN BORES.

    Nearly two years ago the Minister for Mines and Agriculture initiated an experiment at Pera bore, near Bourke, with a view to demonstrating the capabilities of the soil under irrigation from artesian ...

    Article : 557 words
  10. THE MOUNTED RIFLEMEN IN ENGLAND.

    The reports which have come to hand concerning the arrival of the mounted riflemen in England seem to indicate that the visitors can complain of no lack of enthusiasm in giving them a welcome on the part ...

    Article : 793 words
  11. THE SERVICE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 20.

    It will be remembered that formerly there were four offices attached to the Book of Common Prayer by Order in Council—loosely called State services—which were never in the Sealed Book, for ...

    Article : 610 words
  12. ROYAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The monthly meeting of the abovenamed society was held at the society's rooms, Elizzabeth-street, last evening. The president, Mr. Henry Deane, M.I.C.E., was in the chair. About 40 members ...

    Article : 212 words
  13. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    Mr. Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Mr. SLEATH said that as a matter of privilege he should like to refer to what took place on Tuesday ...

    Article : 5,728 words
  14. A COLONIAL FORTNIGHTLY

    French energy and method are well exemplified (the London Speaker says) in the new organ of the French Colonial Union—La Quinzaine Coloniale. The Colonial Uniou itself is a most interesting out[?] ...

    Article : 593 words
  15. THE MONTHLY REVENUE RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 152 words
  16. IN FRONT OF ST. PAUL'S.

    Those whose business took them by way of Ludgate-hill as early as half-past 6 or 7 o'clock on the morning of 26th April had an advantage denied to those whose occupations led them citywards later in ...

    Article : 871 words
  17. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    The Public Works Committee yesterday further considered the expediency of erecting new Houses of Parliament. Mr. T. T. Ewing, M.L.A., presided. Mr. Clarence Backhouse, architect, was ...

    Article : 149 words
  18. TRANSIT COMMISSION.

    The weekly meeting of the Transit Commission was held in the office, Phillip-street, yesterday, under the presidency of the Mayor, Alderman Ives. The registrar, Mr. Edward, reported that he had ...

    Article : 484 words
  19. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The second series of this quarter's shootings by the Seniors of the Mount Victoria Civilian Rifle Club and Reservists took place last Saturday afternoon. Conditions: Handicap by extra shots instead ...

    Article : 202 words
  20. NEWTOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the above council was held at the Town Hall on the 25th May. The Major (Alderman William Cox, J.P.) presided, the following also being present:— Aldermen William Rigg. M.L.A., J. F. Smith, Howe. ...

    Article : 422 words
  21. THE RECORD REIGN.

    Sir,—It is strange that this colony, which is supposed to be so prosperous, cannot afford medals for the children to celebrate the record reign. Other colonies are not so niggardly, and why should the ...

    Article : 152 words
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