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  2. OPENING OF AN ODDFELLOWS TEMPLE.

    The Oddfellows' Temple in Elizabeth-street, the fouudation-stone of which was laid about 12 months ago, was opened with great rejoicing by members or the I.O.O.F. yesterday. The inaugural proceedings ...

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  3. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

    There was a general holiday yesterday in honour of the anniversary of the 73rd birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The weather, however, was unpropitious. Heavy showers fell during the greater ...

    Article : 299 words
  4. VICTORIA.

    The election of a member to represent the North-Eastern Province in the Legislative Council, in the room of Mr. Butters, resigned, resulted in the return of Mr. Arthur Otto Sachso, who polled ...

    Article : 57 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The committee of the London branch of the Imperial Federation League has been instructed to submit to the league a scheme for the commercial union of the ...

    Article : 58 words
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    YESTERDAY was observed as a general holiday, in honour of the 73rd anniversary of the birthday of her Majesty the Queen. Heavy rain fell for the greater part of the day, and many of the ...

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  7. THEATRE ROYAL.

    It was vice-regal command night at the Theatre Royal yesterday evening. His Excellency Lord Jersey did not attend; but Mrs. Bernard Beere's artistic performance was witnessed by Lady Jersey and Lady ...

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  8. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    It's an ill wind that blows nobody good, and though the railways and steamboat companies have suffered by the holidey being wet, the theatres have reaped the harvest. As holiday-making was out of the ...

    Article : 96 words
  9. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

    The holiday was marked by magnificent weather, and was right loyally observed, not only in Melbourne, but throughout the colony. In the morning his Excellency held the usual Birthday ...

    Article : 324 words
  10. GARRICK THEATRE.

    A packed house greeted Harry Rickards's variety company's performance at the Garrick Theatre. The various songs and farces were similar to those on previous nights, with some fresh features in honour ...

    Article : 47 words
  11. AUCKLAND HARBOUR LOANS.

    It is considered probable that the proposed conversion of the Auckland Harbour Board loans will fall through, as the terms offered are held to be unfavourable. ...

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  12. GAIETY THEATRE.

    The Royal Court Minstrels at the Gaiety Theatre were favoured, like all the other places of amusement, with a crowded house. This company is now in its third week, and is proving a decided ...

    Article : 54 words
  13. THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

    The Swedish-Australian Antarctic Expedition has fallen through. ...

    Article : 17 words
  14. SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    The attendance at the Vaudeville Minstrel Company's performance at the School of Arts was very large, the hall being crowded to the doors. The programme, which was a ...

    Article : 74 words
  15. THE REVIEW.

    The intended review by his Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Military and Naval Forces had. in common with other holiday events, to be abandoned. The review, in the ...

    Article : 761 words
  16. THE QUEBEC SCANDALS.

    The Quebec Government has decided to prosecute M. Mercier, the late Premier, on three charges of malfeasance. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. ALHAMBRA MUSIC HALL.

    Standing room only was the watchword at the Alhambra Music Hall, the building being crammed to its atmost capacity. The various items in a capital programme of songs and ...

    Article : 61 words
  18. THE CYCLORAMA.

    Indoor amusements being the order of the day the Cyclorama was packed with holiday makers from its opening to its closing hour. Indeed so great was the crush that there was considerable struggling to get ...

    Article : 140 words
  19. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) RIFLE MATCH AT MOUNT VICTORIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 134 words
  20. THE DURHAM COLLIERS' STRIKE.

    The Miners' Federation Board declares that the terms submitted by the Durham colliery owners for the resumption of work by the miners are equivalent to ...

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  21. ARRIVAL OF MR. GEORGE MUSGROVE.

    Mr. George Musgrove, the well-known theatrical manager, arrived in Melbourne to-day from London. His stay in Australia is not likely to last more than a few weeks, the principal object ...

    Article : 73 words
  22. COOGEE AQUARIUM.

    Considering the very unfavourable state of the weather, the attendance at the Coogee Aquarium yesterday was satisfactory. In the morning only a few people were present, but after dinner visitors ...

    Article : 284 words
  23. THE HOLIDAY AT ORANGE.

    To-day there was a number of attractions. On the Plampton Ground the Orange Coursing Club held their opening meeting of the season. The heats in the Birthday Stakes and the May Stakes were run ...

    Article : 208 words
  24. THE MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY.

    The council of legal education for the colony of Victoria has nominated three gentlemen from whom the successor to Professor Jenks, of the Melbourne ...

    Article : 37 words
  25. FAREWELL BENEFIT TO ERNEST HUTCHESON.

    A farewell benefit concert to Ernest Hutcheson, who is returning to Europe to continue his musical studies, was given in the Town Hall to-night before a large audience. Ernest Hutcheson, who ...

    Article : 57 words
  26. ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.

    The Royal Geographical Society has conferred the Founders' Medal upon Dr. Alfred Russell Wallace, the distinguished naturalist. ...

    Article : 216 words
  27. INTERCOLONIAL CHESS MATCH.

    The telegraphic chess matches between Victoria and New South Wales, which had been discontinued since 1885, were resumed to-day, when a nine-board match was played. The match was ...

    Article : 202 words
  28. THE HOLIDAY AT MAITLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 198 words
  29. BONDI AQUARIUM.

    The number of visitors at the Bondi Aquarium was, in spite of the wet weather, very large. The train service to the aquarium was found to be totally iuadequate. After midday traffic ...

    Article : 295 words
  30. DEMONSTRATION AT ELIZABETH ISLAND.

    The charitable demonstration at Elizabeth Island to-day was attended by about 2500, chielly from Grafton. The proceedings commenced with a procession of the friendly societies, the fire and water ...

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  31. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LAND, MORTGAGE, AND AGENCY COMPANY.

    At a meeting of the shareholders in the South Australian Land, Mortgage, and Agency Company yesterday the directors stated that a sum of £150,000 had been ...

    Article : 113 words
  32. QUEENSLAND.

    A telegram from Cooktown states that Captain Henrickson, of the barque Elizabeth, from Sydney, which was loaded with shale for Rotterdam, and a crew of 10, were picked up by the ...

    Article : 112 words
  33. THE BOGAN ELECTION.

    Mr. John Cassells Ryrie, brother of the member for Braidwood, addressed the electors here last night. Mr. Ryrie is one of the five candidates for the seat vacant through the death of Mr. Cases as the ...

    Article : 487 words
  34. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The show to-day was attended by about 850, and the day was fine except for a few showers in the afternoon. The judging is not nearly completed, owing to the absence of gentlemen who had ...

    Article : 676 words
  35. THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.

    Like all the other outdoor holiday resorts, the attendance at the Zoological Gardens suffered greatly from the unpropitious weather, the number of persons who passed through the turnstiles being 685. ...

    Article : 123 words
  36. THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

    The Quenn's Birthday holiday was observed in the usual manner to-day. The weather was fine and pleasant. The local corps of the defence force were reviewed by the Governor in the Government ...

    Article : 94 words
  37. MANLY.

    Owing to the inclement weather the number of visitors to the marine saburb was necessarily much more Hunted than is usual on public holidays. The number of steamer trips was ...

    Article : 194 words
  38. VICTORIAN GRAPES.

    The price realised for grapes brought from Melbourne by the R.M.S. Orient has ranged from 16s to 30s per case. ...

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  39. THE ENGLISH DERBY.

    Orme was scratched for the Derby at 9 o'clock this morning. ...

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  40. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Perfect weather for the outdoor amusements prevailed to-day, and every advantage was taken of it. Business was totally suspended. In the morning the Governor held the usual birthday ...

    Article : 156 words
  41. ENGLISH BOXING.

    Nickless, who was matched to box "Williams for £200, at the National Sporting Club, London, on July 4, has failed to comply with the conditions stipulated, ...

    Article : 51 words
  42. BOTANY.

    The unpleasant weither interfered considerably with the amusements at the Sir Joseph Banks Grounds, Botany, and the number of vistors was small. Dancing in the large pavilion was actively ...

    Article : 47 words
  43. UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION.

    The United Friendly Societies of Parramatin held a demonstration on the Rosehill racecourse yesterday, and despite the unfavourable weather there was a fair attendance. It could not be expected that a ...

    Article : 812 words
  44. HARBOUR EXCURSIONS, &c.

    The coastal and harbour excursions suffered with every other form of recreation or amusement from the inclement state of the weather. For the sea trip to the Hawkesbury the Namoi and Balmain were ...

    Article : 113 words
  45. THE BALDWIN ENGINES AND THE STOCK TRAFFIC.

    Yesterday 9200 sheep were despatched by J. Anderson and Co. in 97 trucks to Riverstone and Homebush They were hauled by two Baldwin engines. with the old style of engines four trains ...

    Article : 77 words
  46. THE SHEARERS' UNION.

    Mr. Spenco, president of the A.S.U., addressed a large meeting last night in Drew's Hall Mr. White occupied the chair. The subject of Mr. Spence's address was "The New Unionism," which he said ...

    Article : 156 words
  47. RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 115 words
  48. TASMANIA.

    The municipal council has adopted Mr. Murray's scheme for lighting the city by electricity. The scheme is estimated to cost £45,000, the revenue being estimated at £7000 per annum. ...

    Article : 39 words
  49. IMPAIRED EYESIGHT.

    How dreadful it is to be obliged to wear spectacles! People are greatly to blame for the want of care they take of their eyesight. For either reading or writing at night everyone should use Lassetter's ...

    Article : 60 words
  50. TRAM TRAFFIC.

    The tram trafic yesterday was extremely light— lighter than it usually is on an ordinary fine day. Botany, Bondi, and Googee were the only lines on which people travelled to any extent. Three-car ...

    Article : 61 words
  51. FRY'S MALTED COCOA.

    The most strengthening combination possible.— Lancet.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 14 words
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