The inaugural meeting of the Strathfield Literary and Debating Society was held at the Parish Hall, Strathfield, last night. The president (Mr. W. M'Millan, M. L. A.) occupied the chair, and among ...
Article : 890 wordsThe rumble of the machinery at the batteries, a strange intermixture of houses, mines, mullock heaps, hotels whip walks, and streets, the surface works of mines to be seen in every direction across ...
Article : 2,279 wordsThe through train from Orange to Sydney, crowded with passengers, was delayed here for two hours this afternoon, owing to the failure of the electric staff wires, which were crossed between here ...
Article : 53 wordsThe Mayor of Adelaide, Mr. Charles Tucker, who is a candidate for North Adelaide in the House of Assembly elections, is bringing an aotion for criminal libel against Mr. Cornelius ...
Article : 76 wordsThe drawing of the prizes in connection with the Druids' Gala Art Union took place to-night. The first prize, £1000, was secured by ticket No. 5105; Second prize, £100, secured by ticket ...
Article : 81 wordsThe fortifying of the Surrey Hills is being proceeded with. Surrey is traversed from north to west by the North Downs, which, near Titsey on ...
Article : 135 wordsBrand's column, which was surrounded by rebel forces on the Tuli-road, has been relieved by a force under the command of Dr. N. M. M'Farlane, one of the medical ...
Article : 207 wordsFlorence Spence, age 6 years, the daughter of Mr. Archibald Spence, of Stony Creek, went out after dinner to-day, and evidently tried to light a tusseck of grass. Her clothes caught fire, and she was ...
Article : 49 wordsThe Governor of Tahiti has arrived here en route to Paris for the purpose of discussing with the Governor troubles between France and the natives of Raiatea. ...
Article : 84 wordsThe directors report and balance-sheet for the half-year ended 31st March of the Royal Bank of Australia, Limited, were issued to-day. The profit and loss account shows the net profit for the ...
Article : 487 wordsThe Mayor of Cabramatta and Canley Vale (Alderman Stimson), assisted by a committee, is taking steps to raise funds on behalf of the parents of the victims of the recent burning fatality at Cabramatta. ...
Article : 82 wordsTho debate in tho Canadian House of Commons on the Manitoba Schools Bill was a very protracted one. The House sat for 129 hours, and then ...
Article : 58 wordsThe chief topic of conversation here during the last few days has been concerning the positive statement that the old Fitzroy iron mines are going to be reopened. Mr. A. Lambert, from Messrs. Lambert ...
Article : 110 wordsKelly's lode has been struck at a depth of 50ft. in the south shaft of Block 45. The stone shows rich gold, and is about 5ft. wide at the present depth. This is the reef from which the proprietors ...
Article : 628 wordsThe Court of Quarter Sessions entered its fourth day to-day, and will probably be concluded to-morrow, one case remaining to be dealt with. James Carter, charged with indecent assault, was found guilty and ...
Article : 2,114 wordsA ghastly discovery has been made at Reading, the bodies of six babies having been found in the River Thames. It is believed to be a case of ...
Article : 79 wordsSeveral wealthy Egyptians have taken steps to legally oppose the action of a Paris syndicate of Egyptian bondholders, who had summoned tho members of the ...
Article : 111 wordsBaron Schrader, who was seriously woundod in a duel with Herr Katze at Berlin, is dead. The duel was fought in connection with the charges made by the ...
Article : 59 wordsA meeting of the friends and supporters of the Mariners' Church Institute was held at the Mariners' Hall, in Pitt-street, last evening, to celebrate the reopening of the institute. The Governor presided, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 wordsMr. S. H. Gollan's br g Ebor, by Robert the Devil, won the Great Staffordshire Steeplechase yesterday. Ebor is a Viotorian-bred horse, and first carried ...
Article : 119 wordsThe Rev. Rainsford Bavin preached a farewell sermon on Sunday evening upon the conclusion of his term of three years as superintendent of the Central Methodist Mission at the Centenary Hall. The rev. ...
Article : 715 wordsGeneral Weyler, the Commander-inChief of the Spanish Forces which are now engaged in the effort to suppress the rebellion in Cuba, has made a request to ...
Article : 48 wordsThe dervishes who were operating against the Italian force at Kassala, have fled across the river Albara, a tributary of the Nile, with which it makes a junction ...
Article : 46 wordsThe London Standard states that the Victorian and New Zealand butters which have reached the English market are superior to the Danish article, while the ...
Article : 46 wordsAn a[?]teur entertainment was given at the Paddington Town Hall yesterday afternoon, in aid of tho Orphanage of Mercy connected with the Church of England Extersions Association. The Viscountess ...
Article : 484 wordsThe Piemier (Hon. G. H. Reid) and the Minister for Works (Hon. J. H. Young) called this morning on Lord Lamington, and afterwards visited the Queensland Ministers in their own offices. At ...
Article : 799 wordsA serious outbreak of smallpox has occurred at Gloucester, England, and in consequence of its prevalence, and to prevent the risk of contagion by the ...
Article : 47 wordsThe British and Australasian Trust and Loan Company's profit for the year amounted to £16,018. A dividend was declared at the rate of 5 per cent. per ...
Article : 53 wordsA bill will be introduced in the House of Commons on Monday having for its object the amendment of the Irish Land Acts. ...
Article : 57 wordsTho Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company is issuing £300,000 worth of 3½ per cent. debentures. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe caterpillar plague is doing a considerable amount of damage in the vicinity of Bundaborg. The barquentine Riologe has left Bundaberg with 140 return islanders, and will recruit others. ...
Article : 194 wordsA meeting took place yesterday at Venice between the Emperor William of Germany and King Humbert of Italy. The meeting was of a most cordial ...
Article : 89 wordsThe Government Printing Office Dramatic and Musical Society gave a dramatic entertainment at the Royal Standard Theatre last night, with the object of assisting Mr. Joseph Mutton, who ...
Article : 156 wordsA valedictory meeting was given the Rev. W. W. Rutledge, who succeeds the Rev. R. Bavin at the Central Methodist Mission, by the members of the Ashfield Wesleyan Circuit, in the Ashfield Wesleyan ...
Article : 183 wordsA concert, arranged by Mr. Gordon Gooch, A.R.A.M., was given in the School of Arts, Burwood, on Thursday night. There was a large audience and the affair was a success. The principal item ...
Article : 243 wordsMr. George Alexander Redford, Examiner of Plays in England, has refused to grant a license for the drama " Joseph of Canaan," on the ground that it is of ...
Article : 59 wordsA very successful concert in many ways was given on Saturday evening in aid of the funds of the German Church and the Ladies' Benevolent Society, on board the German mail steamer Bayern, which was ...
Article : 154 wordsAn extraordinary election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Counciller Purchase resulted in the return of Mr. A. J. Mackay. ...
Article : 86 wordsA deputation from the Sydney District Council of the Australian Federation waited last night upon a meeting of the Progressive Carpenters and Joiners, and pointed out to them the advantages to be gained ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 14 Apr 1896, Page 5
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