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  2. OUT-OF-THE-WAY TRADES.

    The most of us know little enough of all trades; whatever is is best for the majority. There are occasional daring investigators who seek to pry into the secrets of commerce, to penetrate the mystery of ...

    Article : 1,312 words
  3. AMUSEMENTS. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    Georges Ohnet's famous comedy-drama "The Ironmaster" will only be performed thrice more at the Lyceum Theatre. The interest of the scene between Phillippe and his bride, in which the latter ...

    Article : 127 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    A programme of pony and galloway races will be run to-day at the Warwick Farm course. Special [?] will leave the Redfern station at 12.45 p.m. [?] 1.10 p.m., and will pick up passengers at ...

    Article : 613 words
  5. THE BATHURST FEDERAL CONVENTION. OPINIONS OF THE COUNTRY PRESS.

    The recent Federal Convention at Bathrust has excited interest throughout the colony, and from some of the country papers we give extracts from articles commenting on the proceedings:— ...

    Article : 199 words
  6. THE FRENCH VINTAGE OF 1896.

    In the London Times of 29th September appears the following letters on the French vintage of 1896 by Messrs. W. and A. Gilbey. It is dated Chateau Loudenne, Medoc, France, 26th September:— ...

    Article : 1,463 words
  7. WHEAT HARVEST.

    QUIRINDI.—The farmers are confident of getting a fair yield of wheat. A farm containing 60 acres near Werris Creck will probably yield 42 bushels to the acre, and many others will show 20 to 25 bushels. ...

    Article : 129 words
  8. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. BALMAIN.

    The acting Mayor, Alderman J. J. Wheeler, J.P., presided at the meeting of the Balmain Council on 17th November in the absence of the Mayor, Alderman A.M. Milne, J.P. There were present—Alderman G.C. ...

    Article : 275 words
  9. (FROM THE BOARD AT THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.)

    RICHMOND HEADS.—Arrival: November 24, Wyoming (s.) at 10 a.m. Departures: November 24, Macleay (s.) at 11.45 a.m., for Sydney; Marion Fenwick (s.) at 1.5 p.m., for Cape Hawke. ...

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  10. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The last three nights of "A Tripto Chinatown" are notified at Her Majesty's Theatre, where the laughter caused by Mr. H. Conor, Mr. George Bean, and the other members of the company continues to furnish ...

    Article : 121 words
  11. REDUCDTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Permit me to express the profound regret with which I read your leader to this morning, in which you take the view that the Civil Service have no claim upon the Government for the ...

    Article : 404 words
  12. MAITLAND DAILY MERCURY.

    At present we are not in a position to say what amount of guidance has been given. But there must undoubtedly have been some guidance elicited in the many debates. There was a little blundering at ...

    Article : 506 words
  13. MR. GEORGE RIGNOLD'S SEASON.

    Mr. George Rignold's Dramatic Company arrived here by the Barrabool on Monday, and the actor-manager himself is now busily rehearsing for a short revival at the Theatre Royal of "Henry V." ...

    Article : 154 words
  14. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orotava arrived at Suez on the 21st November, homewards. The R.M.S. Luistania arrived at Plymouth on the 22nd November, homewards. ...

    Article : 27 words
  15. MR. G. L. GOODMAN'S BENEFIT.

    Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove, whose lease of the Lyceum Theatre terminates at Christmas, will then lose the assistance of Mr. G. L. Goodman, who ever since their original partnership (with Mr. ...

    Article : 157 words
  16. BANKSTOWN.

    The fortnightly meeting of this counciil was held on 19th November. There were present: The Mayor (Alderman J. P. Miller), Aldermen Kelly, Mitchell, Eldridge, [?] Hanike. The finance committee's report recommending ...

    Article : 213 words
  17. THE LOONGANA.

    Messrs. On Chong and Co.'s smart little barque, Loongana, the only Chinese-owned vessel sailing out of this port, is to clear to-day for the Gilbert Islands. Captain Runcie remains behind this trip, and his place will be ...

    Article : 91 words
  18. FOR THE JANUARY SALES.

    The steamer Merionethshire finished loading yesterday with 13,312 bales of wool (100 tons), 25 tons copper. 4186 bales of the wool were loaded at Newcastle. The ship has had good despatch (22 days loading), and is to proceed ...

    Article : 65 words
  19. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—With respect to the proposed reduction of existing pensions, permit me to show a few reasons against such a procedure. The Civil Service was never asked whether it ...

    Article : 433 words
  20. THE GLEN LINE.

    The fine steamer Glenlochy yesterday arrived from Port Pirie, and proceeded to Mort's Dock for painting, &c., preparatory to loading under charter to Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co. ...

    Article : 40 words
  21. THE LUMIERE CINEMATOGRAPHE.

    The prominent feature in the new tableaux which were shown before a large audience at the Criterion Theater last night consists in the fact that all the pictures but two represent Australian scenes. M. ...

    Article : 428 words
  22. CUMNOCK RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 121 words
  23. INGLEBURN.

    At the last meeting of the above council, the Ma[?] (Alderman Barff) presiding, Alderman Collins drew attention to the fact that the rubbish, which caused a nuis[?] at the bridge on Oxford-road, near the railway station, [?] ...

    Article : 273 words
  24. MINING MANAGERS' REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,648 words
  25. GOULBURN HERALD.

    The people of Bathurst have gone into the federation movement with a remarkable amount of enthusiasm. In the first instance the idea seems to have been to advance the claims of that city to be the seat ...

    Article : 379 words
  26. ROSEB[?]RY PARK PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 354 words
  27. LIVERPOOL.

    At the last meeting of the abovo council, the Mayor (Alderman Chapman) presiding, the In[?]eburn Co[?] wrote asking if the council would offer any objection to them making application to the Government for the ...

    Article : 322 words
  28. AMATEUR ENTERTAINMENT.

    The Opera House was crowded last night, when the Government Printing Office Dramatic and Musical Society staged Paul Meritt's four-act drama, "The Golden Plough." As in all Meritt's ...

    Article : 173 words
  29. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 words
  30. THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS ACT, 1897.

    Sir,—In your issue of the 19th instant a condensed resume of the provisions and general tenor of the above Act appeared. It was after reading this that I, as an employee in a retail shop in Sydney, became ...

    Article : 1,014 words
  31. SECONDARY EDUCATION.

    Sir,—Having had a long and varied experience as an examiner of young men and boys I would like, with your permission, to offer some observations on the views of some eminent teachers which were ...

    Article : 1,048 words
  32. NORTH BOTANY.

    At the last meeting of the North Botany Council, presided over by the Mayor (Alderman Reeve) there were present Aldermen Thornton, Laycock, Coward, Pallett, [?] Sparkes, and Brewer. A letter was received from the Water ...

    Article : 276 words
  33. LILLIE BRIDGE PONY RACES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 164 words
  34. UNITARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.

    The Rev. George Walters gave a lecture upon "Tom Moore, the Irish Poet," before a large audience, at the Unitarian Church last night. Mr. Walters gave a brief resume of the poet's career, ...

    Article : 100 words
  35. CYCLING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  36. THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

    The match between the Australian Eleven and the Otago Fifteen was concluded at Dunedin to-day. The first innings of Otago closed for 144. The Australian fielding and bowling were good. Trott took two ...

    Article : 297 words
  37. MR. CAMPBELL'S RECITAL.

    Mr. Lawrence Campbell will give some favourite recitations at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Friday night in aid of the Boys' Brigade. The Board Scene from "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Charge of ...

    Article : 102 words
  38. PADDINGTON.

    At the last meeting of the Paddington Council Alderman G. Parker Jones was voted to the chair, in the absence of the Mayor. There were also present—Aldermen George Walker, Tom George, Usher, M.E.S. Whysall, W. White, ...

    Article : 151 words
  39. SPORT AND COUNTRY LIFE DURING THE QUEEN'S REIGN.

    Surveying the change which has come over sport and country life since the Queen came to the throne in 1837, the Field points out that in the "Days of the Dandies" there was much that could not be ...

    Article : 869 words
  40. MISS ALICE BRYAN"S CONCERT.

    Miss Alice Bryant will give an organ recital and concert at the Manly Presbyterian Church to-morrow night, in aid of the church funds. The talented young organist will play Bach's "Fantasia and ...

    Article : 124 words
  41. CRICKET.

    The practice team as a whole does not appear to have yet entered seriously into practice for the Adelaide and Melbourne matches. This is a matter for regret. The team starts for Adelaide about the 15th ...

    Article : 416 words
  42. ROOKWOOD.

    A meeting was held on 17th November. There were present the Mayor (Alderman F. Lidbury) and Aldermen Garthwarte, Abrahams, Jay, Ritchie, Gilliver, Dundin, and Andrews. The Works Department wrot[?] ...

    Article : 124 words
  43. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Alderman Robert Mackey, who is seeking reelection for the Cook Ward, delivered an address last evening to a large crowd at the corner of Devonshire and Waterloo streets. Mr. James M'Menemy ...

    Article : 387 words
  44. ERMINGTON AND [?]YDALMERE.

    A meeting of the Ermington and Rydal mere Council was held on Wednesday evening, and was attended by Aldermen T. Smith (Mayor), Kirby, Humphreys, Spurway, and Jenkins. The Public Works Department informed the ...

    Article : 95 words
  45. OLD SYDNEY BUILDINGS.

    Sir,—The article in the Herald on "Forgott[?] Sydney," by Mr. John F. Mann (very interesting and valuable), instances that old landmark, the Custom House Hotel, Macquarie-place. I was once told ...

    Article : 216 words
  46. LAND TAX APPEALS.

    Sir,—Referring to the copy of the letter of Messrs. Makinson and Plunkett which you published to-day, permit to say that these gentlemen are in error in asserting "that if the Commissioners 'alter or ...

    Article : 281 words
  47. AQUATICS.

    At a meeting of the Sydney Flying Squndron held on Monday night a considerable amount of discussion took place in reference to the Intercolonial Sailing Carnival. It was decided to adhere to the ...

    Article : 86 words
  48. SWIMMING.

    The Eastern Suburbs Swimming Club last night at Garratt's Cambridge Hotel tendered a complimentary smoke concert to their captain. Mr. L. Leo, who is about to depart for South Africa. Mr. Hugh ...

    Article : 70 words
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