Articles from page 5: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. BAPTIST UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES. ANNUAL ASSEMBLY.

    The annual assembly of the Baptist Union of New South Wales was continued at the Dathurst-street Denominational Church yesterday, under the presidency of the Rov. Seth Jones (the president for the ...

    Article : 853 words
  3. THE WEATHER.

    A nice warm rain fell over a part of the colony yesterday, though the fall was not much, and it was principally confined to the central coast districts, the highlands, and ...

    Article : 391 words
  4. IN PARLIAMENT.

    Shortly after the Legislative Council me yesterday the House resolved itself into committee for the further consideration of the Factories and Shops Bill. The discussion was confined to part ...

    Article : 1,857 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. ZANZIBAR.

    In reply to the formal protest of Germany against the action of Great Britain in ignoring the claims of the usurper, Said Khalid, to the throne of Zanzibar, ...

    Article : 92 words
  6. EUROPEAN SITUATION.

    The St. Petersburg journal, the Novosti, urges that Russia, Great Britain, and France should jointly coerce the Sultan to institute the promised reforms in the ...

    Article : 149 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. THE AGENTS-GENERAL.

    A meeting of the Australian Agents-General in London, convened by Sir Saul Samuel at the instance of Mr. Thomas Playford, Agent-General for South ...

    Article : 161 words
  8. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE SHEARING SEASON.

    Yesterday 124 trucks of stock were despatched from West Narrabri, Wool is being received at the rate of 1100 bales a day. Up to date 40,000 bales of wool have been despatched to Sydney, Morpeth, and ...

    Article : 142 words
  9. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Council the afternoon was taken up with a debate in committee on the message from the Assembly on the Federation Enabling Bill. It became known that despite ...

    Article : 284 words
  10. MADAGASCAR.

    Latest advices from Madagascar show that the situation in the island is causing much uneasiness, The revolt has become general. ...

    Article : 27 words
  11. BATHURST PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.

    At the annual meeting of the members of the Bathurst Progress Association last night Mr. A. G. Thompson, president, in the chair, the report referred to the valuable work done during the past year in ...

    Article : 2,540 words
  12. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.)

    Ninety-five points of rain have fallen since last night. It was badly wanted. ARALUEN, Wednesday. Last night 11 points of rain fell. More is wanted. ...

    Article : 1,343 words
  13. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The funeral of the Thyer family, the victims of the late tragedy, took place at Dawson to-day. The mother and five children were buried in one grave, and the husband and father, Joseph Thyer, ...

    Article : 89 words
  14. THE UNITED STATES.

    The upward movement in the grain markets in the United States is destroying Mr. Bryan's chances for the Presidency. ...

    Article : 27 words
  15. BRITISH AND FOREIGN MADE GOODS.

    In response to a circular from Mr. Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Victorian Government some time ago sent home a report upon ...

    Article : 98 words
  16. MUTINY ON A SPANISH CRUISER.

    Forty gunners forming part of the crew of the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII. mutinied at Ferrol, and tried to seize one of the ship's boats. The mutiny was, ...

    Article : 38 words
  17. MENDELSSOHN'S "ST. PAUL."

    Excepting only Bach's Passion music, Mendelssohn's "St. Paul" may be reasonably accounted the most difficult work that chorus and orchestra can essay. The oratorio is essentially choral in its ...

    Article : 1,070 words
  18. VICTORIA.

    In the Legislative Council yesterday the Coroners Amending Bill, to repeal the law permitting the night burial of suicides, was read the second time and passed through committee. ...

    Article : 225 words
  19. THE PACIFIC CABLE CONFERENCE.

    Mr. Wilfrid Laurier, Q.C., Premier of the Dominion of Canada, and Sir Richard J. Cartwright, Minister of Trado and Commerce, are expected to arrive in ...

    Article : 54 words
  20. THE COLONIAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

    At the Colonial Missionary Society's Ladies' Conference in London to-day a warm welcome was extended to Mrs. Bevan and Mrs. Reading, delegates from ...

    Article : 31 words
  21. A CHINESE ARSENAL.

    China has entrusted to the French the work of rebuilding the arsenal at Fuchan, which was destroyed by the Japanese fleet during the Chino-Japanese war. ...

    Article : 31 words
  22. VICTORIA.

    The opening sale of the Melbonrne wool season was held to-day by Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co., who brought forward a catalogue of 3000 bales. The sale brought together a crouded ...

    Article : 585 words
  23. THE EVENING SITTING.

    The evening sitting of the union was held in the denominational church at Church-street, Newtown. The edifice had been tastefully decorated with flowers, and there was a very large congregation. ...

    Article : 1,653 words
  24. EDUCATION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. Cyril Jackson has been appointed Inspector-General of Education for Western Australia, and will sail for Perth in the steamer Urmston Grange. ...

    Article : 34 words
  25. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Council decided to-day on the motion of the Hon. E. Ward to send a message congratulating the Queen on her record reign. The Government opposed the motion, on the ground that ...

    Article : 176 words
  26. CHILLED MEAT.

    Forty quarters of Queensland chilled meat by the steamer Urmston Grange have been landed. The meat arrived in sound condition, none being mouldy, but ...

    Article : 56 words
  27. DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN ACTRESS.

    The playgoing public will learn with regret of the [?]sth of Miss Annic Taylor, which took place unex[?]ectedly at the City Club Hotel yesterday from failure of the heart's action. The deceased actress ...

    Article : 516 words
  28. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the London wool/sales to-day prices were firmer all round, with a better sale. Oct. 14. The following rates have been realised ...

    Article : 73 words
  29. MEETINGS. TRANSIT COMMISSION.

    A meeting of the Transit Commissioners was held at the offices, Phillip-street, yesterday morning. The Mayor (Alderman I. E. Ives) presided, and there were also present Mr. E. Fosbery ...

    Article : 187 words
  30. TASMANIA.

    At a meeting held in Launceston to consider the preposals of the Great Western Railway Syndicate, resolutions were carried affirming that the bill before Parliament should not be passed ...

    Article : 118 words
  31. THE RANDWICK ASYLUM BOARD.

    The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Randwick Asylum for Destitute Children was held in one of the rooms of the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. There were present—Messrs. G. ...

    Article : 161 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Banking Bill has passed the Lower House in an amended form after an all-night's sitting. The number of directors was fixed at seven— four to be nominated by the Government. The ...

    Article : 248 words
  33. CHURCH NEWS.

    The anniversary of the Waverley Wesleyan Sunday school was hold on Sunday, at which the congregations were very large. The Rev. C. E. James preached in the morning, the Rev. E. J. Rodd in the ...

    Article : 261 words
  34. QUEENSLAND.

    A caueus meeting of the Government supporters was held this morning. The Premier addressed the meeting on the advisability of not proceeding further with the Land Bill. On a vote ...

    Article : 170 words
  35. WAVERLEY BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the executive committee was held in the Waverley Council-chambers on Monday. The Mayor of Waverley (Alderman A. C. Hewlett) presided. There were present—Alderman Watkin ...

    Article : 255 words
  36. TENDERS OPENED.

    Tenders for the following works were opened yesterday morning by the Tender Board off the De[?]rtment of Works:—Low level footbridge over the M'[?] River at Yetman, number of tenderers 3, ...

    Article : 159 words
  37. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 18 words
  38. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 21 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$