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  2. The Maitland Mercury.

    THE summary manner in which the Legislative Assembly dealt with Mr. Stewart's resolutions on Tuesday last indicated at least that the House is not yet prepared to follow the example ...

    Article : 1,352 words
  3. THE ENGLISH NEWS. By Direct Telegrams.

    The money market is easier. The Bank of England reserve is stronger, as foreign gold is arriving. The corn market is firm. The finer qualities of Adelaide wheat freely fetch 65s to 66s per 496 lbs. ...

    Article : 102 words
  4. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. (From the "Herald's" Associated Press Telegrams, and from other Sydney papers.) FORBES.

    [Evening News.]—A fire broke out in Rankin-street this morning, in premises occupied by Prow, Rowley, and Bishop. The premises were totally destroyed. ...

    Article : 79 words
  5. BATHURST.

    [Herald.]—ELECTORATE OF EAST MACQUARIE.— Mr. H. Rotton has announced himself as a candidate for the seat vacated by Sir James Martin for the electorate of East Macquarie. ...

    Article : 250 words
  6. MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

    Mr. Henry James, member for Taunton, who became Solicitor-General in September last, has accepted the office of Attorney-General, vacated by Sir J. D. Coleridge on his becoming Lord Chief ...

    Article : 60 words
  7. FRANCE.

    The Committae, having determined that it was desirable to extend the duration of Marshal MacMahon's powers, proceeded to a consideration of the period of extension, and agreed to a term of five ...

    Article : 80 words
  8. No. 13.—THE COLONIAL SECRETARY TO THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

    My dear Butler,—I received yesterday your letter of that date, in continuation of our correspondence on the subject of the Chief Justiceship You must "know in your heart" that I have ...

    Article : 440 words
  9. SPAIN.—FILIBUSTERS.

    The Cubans have shot fifty-seven more of the crew of the Virginius, recently captured while engaged in a filibustering expedition. The United States of America demand of the Spanish Government that ...

    Article : 48 words
  10. APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

    The correspondence relative to the appointment of the Chief Justice was laid upon the table of the Legislative Assembly by the Colonial Secretary last night Letters No. 1 to 9 inclusive were read by ...

    Article : 2,086 words
  11. THE ASHANTEE WAR.

    The English troops on the Gold Coast engaged with the Ashantees at Elmina. They defeated them after a brisk skirmish, and burnt five of their villages. Twenty-eight of the English were wounded. ...

    Article : 39 words
  12. COOMA.

    [Herald.]—Mr. Deputy Sheriff Ellis and the legal gentlemen connected with the Victorian Commission in Buckley's will case, arrived yesterday, and the examination of witnesses commenced to-day. ...

    Article : 31 words
  13. ENGLAND AND SPAIN.

    There were on board the Virginius, when she was captured off the Cuban coast, twenty-three Englishmen. Of these, sixteen have been shot, and the British Government has telegraphed to stay the ...

    Article : 268 words
  14. GULGONG.

    [Evening News.]—A public meeting was held here on Monday evening, respecting "Justices' justice," at Gulgong. Mr George Augustus Davis, auctioneer, was the most prominent speaker. ...

    Article : 64 words
  15. QUEENSCLIFF.

    [Herald.]—Arrived: Fire Queen (ship), from Frederickstadt. Sailed.—Sarah Ann (barque), for Newcastle; and at 5.20, Alexandra (s.), for Sydney. ...

    Article : 32 words
  16. YASS.

    [Evening News.]—The fifth annual show of the Yass Pastoral and Agricultural Society is fixed to be held on the 19th February next. Wednesday. ...

    Article : 119 words
  17. HOBART TOWN.

    [Herald.]—Mr. Innes, late Premier, has resigned his seat in the Assembly. Only a small lot of debentures were sold at 5 per cent. They were taken at from 40s, to 50s, premium. ...

    Article : 45 words
  18. ADELAIDE.

    [Herald.]—There has been a trial crushing at Kapunda; one lot yielded 8 oz. to the ton. The Ancient Order of Oddfellows have resolved to amalgamate with the Grand United Order. ...

    Article : 109 words
  19. No. 14.—THE COLONIAL SECRETARY TO SIR JAMES MARTIN.

    My Dear Sir,—I have much pleasure in offering for your acceptance the office of Chief Justice, now vacant by the resignahon of Sir Alfred Stephen. I make this offer, after much thought and anxious ...

    Article : 123 words
  20. DENILIQUIN.

    [Herald.]—The promoters of the Deniliquin and Moama Railway scheme, hearing that opposition is threatened in the Legislative Council, have resolved that, if this Railway Bill is thrown out, any other ...

    Article : 43 words
  21. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. (From the S. M. Herald.) Wednesday, November 19, 1878.

    Mr INNES laid upon the table plans, sections, and books of reference relative to a proposed extension of the Great Northern Railway from Murrurundi to Tamworth, and abstracts of lands reserved for various ...

    Article : 749 words
  22. CASINO.

    [Herald.]—Arrived.—8th, Margaret, Australia, and Victory; 18th, Susannah Cuthbert (s). ...

    Article : 13 words
  23. THE MURDER ON THE ORANGE ROAD

    On Wednesday, at the Central Criminal Court before Sir James Martin, C.J., Henry Vincent Jarvis was indicted for that he, on the 23rd day of July, 1873, at Victoria, on the Orange Road, did feloniously ...

    Article : 1,308 words
  24. MELBOURNE.

    [Herald.]—His Excellency the Governor intends to visit Tasmania early next year. The Rev. Mr. Menzies has accepted the office of Principal of the Presbyterian Ladies' College. ...

    Article : 1,573 words
  25. No. 15.—SIR JAMES MARTIN TO THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

    My dear Sir,—I accept the offer of the office of Chief Justice which you have made me. While thanking you for the too complimentary terms which you have been pleased to employ in ...

    Article : 116 words
  26. THE NEW CHIEF JUSTICE.

    Sir James Martin was sworn in as Chief Justice, in the Banco Court, on Wednesday morning, the oaths of office being administered by his Honor Mr. Justice Hargrave. The court was crowded with members ...

    Article : 1,069 words
  27. (From our Sydney special correspondent.) Thursday, November 20, 1878.

    The Speaker took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past four o'clock. QUESTIONS ANSWERED Ministers stated in answer to questions—That no ...

    Article : 1,111 words
  28. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Ministers stated, in answer to questions,— ...

    Article : 1,681 words
  29. INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS.

    Nov. 18.—John Stephenson, of George-street, Sydney, watchmaker. Liabilities, £265 2s. 3d., of Which £250 is secured. Assets, £112 19s. 6d. Mr. Humphery, official assignee. ...

    Article : 244 words
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