WE do not know how many of our readers will be prepared to endorse Mr. Parkes' dictum that "a census table is more interesting than the latest new novel, more suggestive than one of ...
Article : 895 wordsThe E. and A. Company's, s.s. Jeddah arrived off the Cape on Monday evening, at seven o clock, but the pilot refused to enter, although it was a beautiful night. He anchored her, and she did not come in ...
Article : 109 wordsMARK TWAIN ON BAD MUSICIANS.—It is a subject of general remark among druggists that no medicine introduced in Australia has met with so large a sale as WESTON'S WIZARD OIL. ...
Article : 227 wordsThe races were continued yesterday, and the attendance was very good. The weather was fine, with a strong westerly wind blowing up till three o'clock, when a smart shower fell, which somewhat ...
Article : 1,993 wordsHer Majesty the Queen has returned to Windsor from Scotland. She intends to visit Osborne in July, and return to Balmoral in August. A splendid States ball was given in Buckingham ...
Article : 515 wordsThe following, from the Cooktown Courier, is rather glowing, but read in connection with the editorial note appended, is not likely to mislead:— "Sandy Creek, Upper Palmer River, July 1. ...
Article : 1,944 wordsYesterday (Wednesday) the seventh annual shaw of the Northern Agricultural Association was opened on the show ground. Singleton. The weather was delightful. As usual on the first days show, only the live stock exhibits were on view and ...
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Advertising : 79 wordsCOMISSIONS.—The pressure on our space, caused by the Singleton Show report, and advertisements, compels us to postpone much news matter, already in type, till Saturday. ...
Article : 1,840 wordsArrivals from the Colonies.—Tom Morton, July 10; Olivia Davis, July 17; Laughing Wave, Robert Morrison, July 19; Queen of the Age, July 21; Don Ricardo, July 22. ...
Article : 171 words[Herald.]—Arrived: Sarah Ann, barque, from Newcastle; St. Kilda, three-masted schooner, from Mauritius; Newcastle, ship, from London; Louisa schooner. ...
Article : 37 words[Herald.]—The body of the late Mr. Belinfante was found yesterday in the Cudgegong River, near Beau Desert. An inquest has been held, and a verdict returned of "Accidental death by drowning." ...
Article : 84 words[Herald.]—Passed, at 4.30, Verudam, barque, from London; also, B.S.G.L., bound to Newcastle. ...
Article : 17 words[Herald.]—Advices from Mauritius to the 4th July state that the weather had set in unfavourably, and that the canes were yielding very badly. Some of the estates which had commenced crushing had ...
Article : 73 words[Evening News.]—William Green, a farmer, died suddenly on Saturday night, while celebrating his son's marriage. Bedell, a prisoner in Young gaol, effected his escape ...
Article : 29 wordsA telegram from Sydney, we regret to say, announces the death by drowning of Commander John Gowlland, R.N., who will be remembered by many Victorians as captain of the s.s. Governor ...
Article : 877 words[Herald.]—A deputation have interviewed the Treasurer against the passing of an Intercolonial Free Trade Bill. Wheat sold at 5s. 6d. afloat. Country flour sold at ...
Article : 80 words[Herald.]—At the Tenterfield nomination to-day, the Hon. R. P. Abbott, Minister for Mines, was proposed by Mr. R. R. C. Robertson, and seconded by Captain Williamson. Mr. Edward Jones was also ...
Article : 114 wordsThe sales in the share market are as follows:— Shale and Oil 12s 9d, 12s 6d; Mount Perry, 11s; Peak Downs 14s 6d, 14s 3d, 14s. (From the Herald of Tuesday morning) ...
Article : 121 words[Evening News.]—The steamer Boomerang, struck on Stuart Island Flats, going on at high water, spring tide. The Queensland brought down the passengers and gold yesterday. The Boomerang will ...
Article : 401 wordsArmstrong G. M. Co.—The local manager reports, on the 13th instant as follows:—"I have not been able to get to the richpatch yet; every vein is still in a very disturbed state, aud I cannot expect anything ...
Article : 389 wordsAbout twelve months ago, a party of three men— Messrs. Lane, Costello, and another—while fossicking about the place known as Gally Swamp, a distance of ten miles from Carcoar, discovered on the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 262 words[Herald.]—The latest news fron the Palmer River is favourable; the alluvial diggings are proving rich Extensive reefs have been discovered, which are considered good, but their proper developement is ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 100 words[Evening News.]—Sales of New Zealand oats at 5s have taken place. Maize is unchanged in price. Two vessels laden with maize have arrived. ...
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