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  2. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. LYNE, in answer to Mr. Tonkin, who asked ...

    Article : 12,428 words
  3. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR NEW ZEALAND.

    A large crowd witnessed the departure of the Governor and the Countess of Hopetoun this afternoon by the Warrimoo for New Zealand. Those present included the Premier and the ...

    Article : 88 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) WAGGA QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions to-day Judge Forbes imposed the following sentences on prisoners who had pleaded guilty yesterday:—Richard Elliott, breaking and entering a shop at Ju[?]ce and stealing a ...

    Article : 306 words
  5. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    A prominent item in the Anniversary celebrations to-day is the reunion of the Sydney Turf Club at Randwick, and lovers of the national sport will be provided with a bill of fare that ...

    Article : 1,366 words
  6. AQUATICS.

    Complete arrangements have been made for the successful carrying-out of the Anniversary Regatta to be held in the vicinity of Dawes Point to-day. The splendid steamship Austral, of the Orient line, ...

    Article : 283 words
  7. THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    The Pr[?]mitive Methodist Conference has published the following statistical information:—49 churches seating over 7000, value £42,100 [?]debt, over £13,000; income for the year, £2973; expenditure, £2947. ...

    Article : 150 words
  8. SYDNEY TURF CLUB ANNIVERSARY MEETING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 379 words
  9. THE GOVERNOR'S TERM OF OFFICE.

    The Governor's term of office expires in November next yera; but it is understood that Lord Hopeto[?]n contemplates returning to England in March next year, so as to arrive early in the ...

    Article : 70 words
  10. FRAUD ON THE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA.

    The Bank of Australasia has been the victim of a clever fraud. A man giving the name of Conway called on the manager on the 3rd January, and spoke about opening an account, as ...

    Article : 126 words
  11. PECULIAR CASE OF ATTEMPTED FRAUD.

    A case will shortly occupy the attention of the Sydney magistrates, by which an attempt was made a few days since to victimise a Wagga resident. It appears that a Wagga lady sent a Christmas card to ...

    Article : 187 words
  12. POLO.

    A meeting of the council of the New South Wales Polo Association was held at Aaron's Exchange Hotel last night. There were present—Messrs. Donald M'lntyre and Ashley Westby ...

    Article : 198 words
  13. WAGGA BRANCH OF THE SHEARERS' UNION.

    At the annual meeting of the Wagga branch of the Shearers' Union, which was continued yesterday morning, the delegates were instructed how to vote on certain matters to be brought before the next ...

    Article : 368 words
  14. A MISSING VESSEL.

    Fears are entertained for the safety of the barqnentine May Newton, which left Tasmania on the 2nd December for Queensland. A message received to-day from Gabo states that a vessel ...

    Article : 216 words
  15. THE INCOME TAX PROPOSALS.

    Although comparatively very few would have to pay the income tax ini this electorate, the proposals of the Ministry are generally condemned. A majority of the electors are strongly in favour of a tax on ...

    Article : 43 words
  16. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) ORANGE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the members of the Orange Jockey Club was held last evening; Mr. W. N. Moulder presiding, and there was a large attendance of members. The committee's report ...

    Article : 211 words
  17. RANDWICK CHILDREN'S ASYLUM.

    The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Society for the Relief of Destitute Children was held in the large dining hall attached to the Randwick Asylum-buildings yesterday afternoon. There was ...

    Article : 1,266 words
  18. THE LATE CHIEF JUSTICE HIGINBOTHAM.

    At the recent annual meeting of the Bourke branch of the Shearers' Union, a motion was carried unanimously that the meeting places on record its deep sense of the loss sustained by Australia in the ...

    Article : 57 words
  19. VISIT OF BISHOP CHALMERS TO QUEANBEYAN.

    A public meeting was held this afternoon to welcome the Bishop of Goulburn. It was well attended. The speakers were the Rev. T. Symonds, the incumbent, and the Rev. P. G. Smith, of ...

    Article : 1,798 words
  20. THE KIAMA AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

    The Kiama Agricultural Exhibition was opened to-day. The exhibits of stock far exceeded those of any previous year, both in number and quality there being between 1100 and 1200 head on the ...

    Article : 1,131 words
  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    As the result of negotiations which the Treasurer has been carrying on with the Agent-General during the past fortnight, in reference to the offer of a London ...

    Article : 125 words
  22. MURRUMBURRAH TURF CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 203 words
  23. FORTHCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    AUBURN.—Alderman Furnival Blacket, and Gascoigne, are the retiring aldermen in the Auburn Counel and the former two are seeking re-election Mr. E. Thomas, one of the defeated candidates at ...

    Article : 1,050 words
  24. THE TROUBLE AT THE GRETA COLLIERY.

    A special miners meeting was held last night. The district officers, Messrs. Cook, Curley, and M'Fadyen were present. Mr. J. Spinks was in the Greta Colletter received from the directors at the Greta ...

    Article : 196 words
  25. BOMBALA JOCKEY CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Bombala Jockey Club commenced to-day. The following are the results:— OPENING HANDICAP.—Agatha, 1. ...

    Article : 60 words
  26. GROUNDLESS CHARGE AGAINST A BANK.

    Felix Charles Goodfollow brought two cases into the police court to-day against the Bank of New South Wales and the Adelaide manager, Mr. A. M'Donald, charging the bank with ...

    Article : 152 words
  27. MARIBYRNONG RACES.

    The Maribyrnong Racing Club's meeting to-day was poorly attended. The results are as under:— TRIAL STAKES.—Mr. F. W. Purches's Patron, 1. MAIDSTONE HANDICAP.—Mr. A. Davies's Traveller, 1. ...

    Article : 83 words
  28. ALLEGED ILL-TREATMENT OF A SHIP'S APPRENTICE.

    This evening Arthuro Zanatti, au Italian, 17 years of age, an apprentice on board the ship Fifeshire, was arrested on a warrant, at the instance of Captain Reid, master of that vessel, for alleged wilful ...

    Article : 121 words
  29. CRICKET.

    The 50th intercolonial match between New South Wales and Victoria will commence at noon to-day, on the Association Cricket Ground. There are promises of a vast attendance, as on all ...

    Article : 828 words
  30. DEATH OF A SHAREBROKER.

    Mr. E. J. Elder, a well-known sharebroker, met with a fatal accident on Monday night. He was driving with four other gentlemen to Barossa, and in attempting to leave the trap while going ...

    Article : 73 words
  31. ALBURY PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Albury Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held to-day. The balance-sheet showed that after all the expenses were paid and all the amounts due to the society received there ...

    Article : 90 words
  32. WARWICK FARM PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 968 words
  33. BANQUET TO SIR E. T. SMITH.

    At a banquet tendered by the electors of East Torrens to Sir E. T. Smith at the Norwood Town Hall this evening there was a representative gathering. Sir E. T. Smith has represented the ...

    Article : 167 words
  34. ARREST FOR ALLEGED FORGERY.

    At the police court this morning, Frederick Humphries, alias Robert Clark, was brought up on remand with being in possession of a gold watch and two gold chains reasonably supposed to have been stolen. ...

    Article : 155 words
  35. REWARD FOR BRAVERY.

    At the conclusion of the meeting of the Executive Council yesterday his Excellency the Governor, in the presence of his Ministers and a few members and visitors, presented an Albert medal to Sapper ...

    Article : 322 words
  36. BAZAAR AT MOSS VALE.

    A bazaar was held this afternoon in connection with the Sutton Forest and Moss Vale Ladies' Working Society. The Rev. A. J. Stoddart, in asking the Countess of Jersey to open the bazaar, alluded to ...

    Article : 173 words
  37. REMARKABLE PHENOMENA.

    Sir,—I notice a letter under this heading by "J. A. M." in your paper this morning. There is really nothing remarkable in what he states. It is a well-known fact to sailors that on the bridge of a ...

    Article : 190 words
  38. Advertising

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    Advertising : 98 words
  39. THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST ASSEMBLY.

    The Newcastle Primitive Methodist Assembly closed very profitable and successful sittings last evening. The Rev. James Green was formally received into the ministry at a solemn ordination ...

    Article : 150 words
  40. Advertising

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    Advertising : 42 words
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