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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Most of the coal mines on the South Coast are still working very poorly, causing a great deal of distress upon the miners as well as business people. For the fortnightly pay drawn yesterday, South Cliften ...

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  3. THE GENERAL ELECTION. CANTERBURY ELECTORATE.

    A meeting convened by Mr. T. W. Taylor for the purpose of placing his political views before the public, and reiterating certain statements made by him respecting Mr. Varney Parkes at Enfield and ...

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  4. LYCEUM.—" A LIFE OF PLEASURE."

    The announcement that "A Life of Pleasure" will only be staged for a brief season owing to the fact that Mr. Bland Holt has other new plays to produce led to the attendance of a crowded audience at ...

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  5. ISLAND TRIP OF THE KURRARA.—A SUCCESSFUL VOYAGE.

    Captain M'George reports of the round voyage of the s.s. Kurrara as follows, viz.:—Left Sydney on 4th May at 3.30 p.m. with strong S.E. winds, which continued until arrival at Port Moresby on 12th May, after a fair run of ...

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  6. WEST MACQUARIE ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Jeanneret, M.L.A., opened his campaign in the West Ma[?]quarie electorate by addressing a large assemblage of electors in the Burraga Hall. Mr. T. P. Hackney, J.P., occupied the chair. Mr. ...

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  7. WILLOUGHBY ELECTORATE.

    This league met at Huntingdon's Hall, North Sydney, on Friday last. A fresh series of meetings was arranged for Mr. Harper, and discussion took place a[?]ent the action of the central executive's ...

    Article : 95 words
  8. MISS ADA BELL'S "FLOWERLAND."

    The Mayor of Sydney will, on the afternoon of Thursday next, open the exhibition of pictures at the Town Hall, in connection with Miss Ada Bell's "Floworland" Art and Musical Festival. During ...

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  9. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Mr. Harry Rickards continues to reap the reward of his enterprise, with the result that he has to give two performances on the Saturday, and the audience is so large in the evening as to crowd every part of ...

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  10. PARRAMATTA ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Dowell O'Reilly, one of the candidates for Parramatta, addressed a large meeting at Parramatta on Saturday night. Speaking on prohibition, he said that prohibition would mean one of the ...

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  11. WARRINGAH ELECTORATE.

    A meeting under the auspices of this league was held at the Oaks Hotel. Military-road, on Friday evening. Mr. Newton (Manly) being in the chair. He explained that the object of the meeting was to ...

    Article : 222 words
  12. FREETRADE AND LAND REFORM.

    A well-attended meeting of electors of Botany was held on Saturday night at the Zetland Hotel for the purpose of considering the advisability of forming a branch of the Freetrade and Land Reform Electoral ...

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  13. WATERLOO ELECTORATE.

    Alderman George Anderson, one of the freetrade candidates for Waterloo, addressed a mooting of the electors on Saturday ovening from the balcony of the Stepney Hotel, Raglan-street, Alexandria. Alderman ...

    Article : 183 words
  14. THE LIFFEY IN BAD WEATHER.

    The Li[?]ey, from Dungeness, with part cargo of sugar, arrived yesterday. She reports leaving 30th May, and carried S.E. winds to Sandy Cape, then head winds to the Richmond, where she encountered a flerce S.W. gale. A ...

    Article : 111 words
  15. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    BRI[?]GANE.—Arrival June 24, Byron (s.), from Sydney. Departure: June 24, Kirkdale, barque, for Newcastle. The Ranelagh (s.) passed Woody Island, south. The Victorian (s.) left Townsvile, south. The Leura (s.) left ...

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  16. AMUSEMENTS. CRITERION—"AS YOU LIKE IT."

    It is six years almost to a day since "Shakespeare's delicious comedy"—as the poet Campbell calls it— was last staged at the Criterion Theatre, and the reopening of the pretty playhouse with so charming a ...

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  17. THE ALHAMBRA.

    The reception accorded the new programme presented at the Alhambra on Saturday night, furnished further evidence of the accurate judgment of the management in gauging the tastes of ...

    Article : 387 words
  18. ISLAND REPORT OF THE THISTLE.—THE CAPTAIN'S ACCOUNT OF THE ARIEL WRECK.

    The Thistle, from the Solomon Islands, has arrived after a successful trip in command of her owner. Captain J. E. Hawkins. The vessel sailed from Sydney on 23rd April, sighted and passed close to Lord How[?] Islsnd on 28th; ...

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  19. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) CAMDEN ELECTORATE.

    Notwithstanding the darkness and the inclement weather a very large gathering, including a number of ladies, attended the local Town Hall on Saturday evening to hear ...

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  20. ALD. BANNER'S CANDIDATURE.

    Alderman Banner, the chosen candidate of the Waterloo Labour League, addressed a meeting of the electors on Saturday evening from the balcony of Marr's Hotel. Raglan-street Alexandria. Mr. ...

    Article : 82 words
  21. LEICHHARDT ELECTORATE.

    A preliminary meeting was recently held in the library, Town Hall, Leichhardt, to form a committee in the interests of Mr. Fred. Walsh. Alderman J. P. Troadgold was voted to the chair, and Messrs. A. ...

    Article : 189 words
  22. ENGLISH SHIPPING.

    The Yarrawonga, Captain Thomas, left London 17th May for Sydney. The missionary steamer John Williams, Captain Turpie, left London for Sydney 17th May via Fremantle, Adelaide, and Melbourne. The Nectsfield, ...

    Article : 107 words
  23. THE MAIL, STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Alameda is due to-morrow morning from Auckland, and comes up to the Margaret-street wharf. The R.M.S. Britannia will to-day be berthed at Circular Quay after the departure of tho Perramatta at noon for ...

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  24. ANNANDALE ELECTORATE.

    A meeting of Mr. W. H. Mahony's committee was held on Friday night in the school-hall, Trafalgarstreet. There was a very large attendance of members. Mr. W. Bull presided. Messrs. W. R. Broad ...

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  25. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BENEFTT.

    The attendance at the dramatic performance in aid of the Hospital for Sick Children on saturday did not fill the Royal Standard Theatre, though in the event the amatcur entertainment was batter than ...

    Article : 339 words
  26. SELLING PRICE OF SHIPPING.

    Sales of shipping to 18th May by the R.M.S. Britannia are advised as under:— The steel ship Dumbarton Rock, built at Port Glasgow in 1890, classed 100 Al at Lloyd's, carries 2900 tons on 20½ft. ...

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  27. MARRICKVILLE ELECTORATE.

    Alderman A. H. Scouller addressed a meeting of doctors from the balcony of Swan's Town Hall Hotel on Saturday night. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. C Jamieson. ...

    Article : 202 words
  28. THE R.M.S. PARRAMATTA.

    List of passengers booked by the s.s. Parramatta, leaving Sydney 25th June:—For London: Mr. C. Shepherd Smith. Mrs. and Miss Beer, Lientenant and Mrs. Elton, Miss Tanner, Miss Tyars, Mr. F. M'Crase, Mr. Mrs. and Master ...

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  29. THE TAMWORTH ELECTORATE.

    Sir George Dibbs left to-night for Tamworth, accompanied by Messrs. Dowel, Alexander Brown, and Levien. Mr. Toohoy, who is also contesting the electorate, is a passenger by the same train. ...

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  30. MURRUMBIDGEE ELECTORATE.

    At a special meeting of the municipal council, which was held to-day, it was unanimously agreed to invite Sir George Dibbs and Mr. James Gormly to visit Hillston and be entertained at a farewell ...

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  31. THE R.M.S. BRITANNIA.

    At 7.30 a.m. on Saturday the Britannia arrived, and brought up in Neutral Bay. The passage out was accomplished without noteworthy incident until the Leuwin was neared, when on unusually heavy gale from the N.W., ...

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  32. ARGYLE ELECTORATE.

    Colonel W. H. Holborow's farewell address to the electors of Argyle was published to-day. In it he thanks the electors for the support accorded him during the last 14 years, and states that he does not ...

    Article : 141 words
  33. MR. M'LEAN'S CANDIDATURE.

    Mr. F. E. M'Lean addressed a meeting of the Marrickville electors from Mr. Brent's balcony, Illawarra-road, on Saturday evening. Mr. C. Moyes, sen., occupied the chair. The candidate dwelt at ...

    Article : 141 words
  34. A COLLISION CASE.

    The troubles of the Peninsular and Oriental Company in the matter of the Ravenna and Chishima Kan collision in the Inland Sea are not yet at an end, though litigation has been proceeding ever since the catastrophe, in November, ...

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  35. THE WODONGA.—THIRTY-ONE HOURS FROM BRISBANE.

    Captain J. E. Me[?]ourn reports that the s.s. Wodonga left Cooktown at 9.40 a.m. 16th instant; called at Port Douglas, Ca[?]ns, Townsville, Bowen, Mackay, Rockhampton. Brisbane, leaving the letter port and clearing ...

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  36. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL.

    There was a considerable audience at the Town Hall on Saturday, when the City Organist, by way of sustaining the interest excited by the recent oratorio festival, included airs from the "Creation" ...

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  37. NEWCASTLE WEST.

    On Thursday evening Mr. George Webb, exMayor of Newcastle and a candidate in the freetrade interest for Newcastle West, addressed the electors from the balcony of the Miners' Arms Hotel, ...

    Article : 265 words
  38. PETERSHAM ELECTORATE.

    A large meeting of electors was addressed by Alderman John Gelding in the Potersham Town Hall on Friday night. Alderman Rofe (Mayor) occupied the chair. ...

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  39. FLINDERS ELECTORATE.

    The labour candidate, Mr. J. A Dobbie, addressed about 400 electors on Friday night, at the cornor of Oxford and Bourke streets, from the lengue's portable platform. The president of the local league, ...

    Article : 161 words
  40. THE UNION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The steamer Waihora is due to-morrow morning from Auckland. The steamer Rotokino left Lyttelton at 6 p.m. on Friday last with 1870 sheep for Sydney. ...

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  41. TAMWORTH CIRCUIT COURT.

    In the case of the Attorney-General against Alfred Jones, publican, Walcha, for knowinsly supplying materials and means for establishing and maintaining an illicit still. Mr. F. E. Rogers, Q.C., and Mr. ...

    Article : 171 words
  42. THE ABERDEEN LINE.—THE AUSTRALASIAN IN A GALE.

    Yesterday the Aberdeen line steamer Australasian arrived from London and ber[?]ed at Parbury's Wharf. The Australasian left the Royal Albert Dock at noon on 5th May. Gravesend at 2.10 p.m., and Dover at 7.30 p.m. ...

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  43. HERR ALBERT WENTZELL'S MATINEE.

    Herr Albert Wentzeil's matin[?] musicale at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Saturday was largely attended. Much trouble had been bestowed on the preparation of the programme; and, as there were one or two ...

    Article : 281 words
  44. HER MAJESTY'S.—"AFTER DARK."

    After being upon the shelf for several years Boucicault's stirring drama was revived by Mr. Rignold on Saturday night and was warmly welcomed by a crowded house. The piece went with a freshness ...

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  45. PADDINGTON.

    Alderman T.J. West, one of the freetrade candidates contesting this electorate, addressed a meeting of the electors from the balcony of Scholes's Hotel, corner of Glenmore and Bayswater roads, ...

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  46. HARTLEY ELECTORATE.

    Mr. John Hurley, addressing a meeting at Hartley Vale last night, favoured a land tax, but not the single tax, and advocated a local government bill. He favoured local option, but was against ...

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  47. WAVERLEY ELECTORATE.

    Mr. James Carroll, J.P., one of the candidates contesting this electorate at the coming election, addressed a large gathering of the electors in Stratton's Athemeum Hall, Waverley, on Saturday night. ...

    Article : 248 words
  48. INSPECTION OF KIAMA DAIRIES.

    At a meeting of the Jamberoo Municipal Council to-day the inspector of dairies submitted his report on 136 dairies and 4 butter factories in this borough. The inspector states that in most cases the dairy ...

    Article : 108 words
  49. BRAIDWOOD ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Chapman, M.L.A. for Braidwood, commenced his electioneering campaign by addressing a large meeting here last night. He advocated an income tax and a progressive land tax: and condemned the ...

    Article : 44 words
  50. MERCANTILE ROWING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 92 words
  51. ME. B. SHORT'S CANDIDATURE.

    Mr. Short's committee met on Friday night, when there was a large attendance Mr. Thos. Miller presided. Mr. Short's address, containing 12 planks, was discussed, and each one was unanimously ...

    Article : 51 words
  52. THE TOWER OF LONDON.

    Mr. Joseph Sturgeon's ingenious model of the Tower of London, which has been noticed in these columns before as being exhibited in the Strand Arcade, was opened to the public on Saturday night. ...

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  53. ROUND TRIP OF THE OSCAR ROBINSON.

    The topsail schooner Oscar Robinson arrived at 9 a.m. yesterday from Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands, and, after receiving pratique, came up the harbour and berthed at the old A.S.N. Company's Wharf. Captain W. G. Garth ...

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  54. TUMUT ELECTION.

    At a meeting of the progress committee which was held last night, Mr. Alex. Davis moved and Alderman Lindbeck seconded the following resolution:— "That, in the opinion of this committee, the ...

    Article : 101 words
  55. Advertising

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    Advertising : 119 words
  56. ASHFIELD ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Thomas Evans, a candidates for Ashfield in the freetrade interest, addressed a public meeting in Lackey-street, Summer Hill, on Saturday night. The candidate said he had been some years resident ...

    Article : 295 words
  57. Advertising

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    Advertising : 84 words
  58. SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    On Saturday night the Rev. George Walters delivered anothor of his interesting lantern lectures at the School of Arts, Pitt-street. There was a large attendance. During the evening the reverend ...

    Article : 125 words
  59. BEGA ELECTORATE.

    Mr. P. H. Wood, of Bega, addressed the electors at the School of Arts last night. Mr. A. H. Levy presided. The candidate bad an excellent hearing, and there was a good attendance. He favoured ...

    Article : 86 words
  60. NORTH BALMAIN ELECTORATE.

    On Saturday night a well-attended meeting of the electors of North Balmain was addressed by Alderman William Cullen Ward, from Chapman's [?]alcony, Darling-street, in furtherance of his candidature for ...

    Article : 95 words
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