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  2. THE ARRIVAL OF DR. TALMAGE.

    The Rev. T. Do Witt Talmago.D.D, of Brooklyn, and his son, tho Rev. Francis Talmage, of Pittsburg, accompanied by the Messrs. Smythe, arrived in Sydney in the Union Company's s.s. Hauroto ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) ALLEGED ASSAULT BY SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS.

    Harry Tanna and Tom Apwah, South Sea Islanders, who were arrested for criminally assaulting a woman named Crawford on Sunday night, were brought up at the Police Court and were ...

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  4. AMUSEMENTS. UNIVERSITY DRAMATIC SOCTETY.

    The two new and original plays staged by the University Dramatic Society at the Royal Standard Theatre last night, led to enthusiastic calls for the authors on the part of the fashionable audience which ...

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  5. MRS. BESANT ON VEGETARIANISM AND THEOSOPHY.

    Mrs. Besant gave an address on 4th June in the Memorial Hall, London, on "Vegetarianism in the Light of Theosophy." After premising that she hed no title to pledge the Theosophical ...

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  6. THE COLONIES AND THE DEATH DUTIES.

    In the House of Commons on 11th June Mr. Hogan asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, having regard to the dissatisfaction in a number of the colonies with the proposed new ...

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  7. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. MOSMAN.

    This council met on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Cowles) being in the chair. A letter was road from the North Sydney Counil to the effect that the Mayor of that borough did not feel justified in ...

    Article : 530 words
  8. Advertising

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    Advertising : 309 words
  9. MAJOR-GENERAL HUTTON AT WOLLONGONG.

    Major-General Hutton, accompanied by a staff of five, arrived here yesterday on a visit of inspection, chiefly with a view to ascertaining whether the provisions for defence of the coast from Clifton to Five ...

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  10. INFLUENZA IN THE WINDSOR DISTRICT.

    Influenza is very prevalent in this district, and has attacked a great number of old residents in its most severe form the death of Mr. John Galloway, one of Windsor's oldest identities, took place to day at ...

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  11. LECTURES. "PROFESSOR HUXLEY'S A[?]TUDE

    In connection with a series of lectures on modern unbelief, the Rev. John Fordyce, M.A., lectured last evening, in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, on "Professor Huxley's Attitude ...

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  12. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Duke of Buckingham laft Suez on the 23rd instant, homewards, from Queensland. The German mail steamer Oldenburg left Suez on the 23rd instant. outward, from Bremen to Sydney. ...

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  13. THE UNION COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Talune arrired at Wellington from Sydney on Monday morning. The Wairarapo arrived at Auckland from Sydney on Monday afternoon. Rotomabana left Auckland for Sydney at 6 p.m. on Monday. The [?]h ...

    Article : 51 words
  14. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    The Grace Dent arrived at Auckland yesterday from Towasville. The Defiance sailed for Sydney, and the Silver Cloud for Rockhampton, from Ka[?]para. ...

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  15. MESSRS. HUDDART PARKER AND COMPANY'S

    The Elingamite arrived at Melbourne from Sydney on Sunday last, and sails thence for this port again at noon on saturday next, 28th instant. The Burrumbect arrived here from Melbourne on Monday last, 23rd, and [?]ls h[?]e ...

    Article : 194 words
  16. MANLY.

    A meeting of this council was held in the council-chambers, Fountain-street, Manly, on Tuesday night. Present:—Aldermen H. E. Farmer (Mayor), Passau, Scarr, Hayes, German. The correspondence ...

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  17. CRITERION THEATRE.

    "Pygmalion and Galatea," with its pretty legend and an actress in the person of Miss Hilda Spong, who looks to perfection the part of the revivified sea nymph, is likely to fill the Criterion Theatre during ...

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  18. REPRESENTATION BY MINORITIES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I do not think there has been any public comment on the fact that a majority of the members elected to tho Assembly was not returned by absolute majorities of the electors. An analysis of the returns ...

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  19. NEW YORK SHIPPING.

    The Mariposa's dates to 23rd June from New York contain the following:— Sailed for Australian ports:—30th May Bay of Bengal, ship, 1527 tons, for sydney 4th June: Emerald, barque, ...

    Article : 147 words
  20. BROUGH-BOUCICAULT COMPANY.

    Having closed a successful season in Brisbane, the members of the Brough-Boucicault Comedy Company arrived here on Monday night, after a stormy passage, by the Wodonga. The rank and file of the ...

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  21. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    "Uncle Tom's Cabin," with the exciting scene in which the slave hunters are foiled by the breakdown of the tree that bridges the mountain chasm, will be played until further notice at Her Majesty's ...

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  22. THE FREEMAN.

    A wholesome-looking barque, the Freeman from New York, arrived to the consisnment of Messrs. H. W. Pesbody and Co. yesterday. She left on 5th April, crossed the equator 9th May, in 27 W., Cape of Good Hope 22nd ...

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  23. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    The last three nights of "The Prodigal Daughter" are announced at the Lyceum Theatre, where on Saturday Mr. Bland Holt will produce for the first time in Sydney "A Woman's Revengo." The new ...

    Article : 67 words
  24. THE END OF THE OLD FARAWAY.

    On Monday night the old quarantine hulk Fara way was burned to the water's edge in Kerosene Bay. The old vessel was sold to be broken up some time ago, as the cost of repairing her for further service was considered to be in ...

    Article : 244 words
  25. WAVERLEY.

    This council held a meeting last night, Alderman W. T. Ball (Mayor) presiding. The Water Supply and Sewerage Board wrote intimating that the watermain would be extended along Campbell-street when ...

    Article : 138 words
  26. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.

    Last evening a concert and social were tendered to Mr. Harry Clay by the milk-vendors of the Farmers and Dairymen's Milk Company, at their clubrooms, Harris-street, Ultimo, in recognition of the ...

    Article : 154 words
  27. MARRICKVILLE.

    A meeting of the above council was held on 23rd July. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Farr) and Aldermen Scouller, Benson, Moyes, Brewer, Leslie, Moorehouse, Gould, and M'Coy. Apologies were ...

    Article : 228 words
  28. POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND DOG SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    The annual show under the auspices of the New South Wales Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Dog Society will open at the Exhibition Building to-day, and promises to eclipse any former show held in ...

    Article : 181 words
  29. CITY MISSION CONCERT.

    Last evening a vocal and orchestral concert was given in the Wesley Schoolroom, Regent-street, for the purpose of assisting a fund established by the Chippendale and Redfern branch of the City Mission ...

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  30. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—An analysis of the voting at the general election given by your correspondent "F. R.," in Monday's issue, whereby it is shown that 75 electorates are represented by minority votes, indicates the ...

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  31. DIETETIC REFORM.

    A debate took place in the schoolroom attached to the Presbyterian Church Newtown, on Monday evening between two members of the literary and debating society attached to the church—the Rev. T. ...

    Article : 469 words
  32. CINDERELLA DANCE AT ASHFIELD.

    A chanty Cinderella dance, organised by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Chapman, was given in the Ashfield Hall last night, and was numerously attended. The hall and platform were nicely decorated for the ...

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  33. PROFESSOR DRUMMOND ON "THE ASCENT OF MAN."

    "I am not sure" (writes Mr. W. L. Courtney in the London Daily Telegraph) "whether the significant book of the day is not Professor Heury Drummond's Lowell Lectures on ' The ...

    Article : 682 words
  34. ERSKINEVILLE.

    A meeting of the above council was held on 25th July. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Anderson), and Aldermen Tucker, Ha[?]s, Glencross, Wilson, and Peake St.Peters Council wrote ...

    Article : 274 words
  35. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements: 5000ewes, from Dooudi station, Queensland, to Quirindi, Gowland in charge, 10,000 ewes, from Byrock to Tourable station, Landers Bros. owners, J. Landers in charge; 1100 wethers, ...

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  36. AQUATICS. NEW SAILING CRAFT.

    For some time past Mr. J. Donnelly has been engaged building a smart-looking boat for H. Pearce, of Double Bay, and last week her owner took possession. She is a beautiful looking specimen of the ...

    Article : 176 words
  37. "EXCURSION TO IRELAND."

    The Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street, was well filled last nignt, when Dr. M. J. Clu[?] gave a lecture entitled "An Excursion to Ireland." The entertainment was in aid of the funds of St. ...

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  38. THE FREETRADE VICTORY.

    Sir,—Even before the cheering by the citizens of Sydney over the alleged freetrade victory has quite ceased, I ask a little space in your columns to enter my humble protest against the result of the late ...

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  39. THE TWIN CRAFT.

    Messenger has also completed the twin boat for Mr. Mark Foy, already referred to in these columns. Now that the finishing touches have been put on her, and especially with her white-painted ...

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  40. DAWN OF THE RENAISSANCE.

    Miss M. Meares, M.A., delivered a lecture at the Unitarian Church, Liverpool-street, last night, under the auspices of the Unitarian Literary and Socml Union. There was a good attendance of members ...

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  41. PROSPECT AND SHERWOOD.

    A meeting was hold on the 23rd July. Present— The Mayor (Alderman M'Credie). Alderman Hollier, Sargent, Jones, G. Muston, Noller, and Miller. Letters were received from several ratepayers asking ...

    Article : 324 words
  42. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURES

    Professor Maccallum, M.A., delivered the first of a course of University Extension Lectures in the council chamber, Woollahra, last night. The subject of the course is "Some Aspects of Dante, ...

    Article : 139 words
  43. PRICE OF ADMISSION TO THE MOORE PARK CRICKET GROUND.

    Sir,—According to the Herald of yesterday I notice that the sum of £530 was taken at the turnstiles of the Sydney Cricket Ground in connection with the intercolonial football match played there ...

    Article : 227 words
  44. TRADES MOVEMENTS. SOCIETY OF IRONMOULDERS.

    The quatterly meeting of the Friendly Trade Society of Ironmoulders was held at the Temperance Hall last night, a good deal of formal business being transacted. The treasurer's statement was ...

    Article : 57 words
  45. Advertising

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  46. PLUMBERS' SOCIETY.

    At a meeting of the Plumbers' Society, held at the Temperance Hall yesterday evening, Mr. J. E West was appointed to the Council of Arbitration and Mr. W. C. Andrews to the B[?]d of ...

    Article : 69 words
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