The leader of the Opposition does not lend himself readily to interviewing. He is too casual in his statements, and has a happy-go-lucky way of putting matters which does not conduce to exact reproduction. ...
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Article : 2,202 wordsMr. Samuel Board, only son of Mrs. Beard, of Orielton, Narellan, expired to-day. The deceased was president of the Camden Natives' Association, recently defunct, and was very popular in the district ...
Article : 289 wordsThe weekly trotting and race meeting under the management of the Sydney Driving Park Club takes place at Moore Park this afternoon when an interesting programme of five events will furnish ...
Article : 483 wordsA right royal welcome was given to the initial representation in this city of "The Gondoliers" The last of the brilliant Savoy operas is fully entitled to take rank with the best of its predecessors. In its ...
Article : 2,045 wordsThe following are the handicaps declared by Messrs. Wilkes, Wyatt, and Heighway for the hillclimbing contest of the Sydney Bicycle Club, to be held on Saturday next, in Foveaux-street, Surry ...
Article : 33 wordsPolitical matters are exciting a good deal of interest. Mr. W. C. Proctor, formerly member for New England, and Alderman Charles Wilson, ex-Mayor, have announced themselves in the protection cause. ...
Article : 833 wordsSir,—After reading the letter of Mr. E. W. O'Sullivan in to-day's Herald, I cannot refrain from crying "Hooray for protection" Notwithstanding, all the experiences of other communities under protection, ...
Article : 368 wordsThis morning Messrs. Eddy and Fehon attended at the railway station to receive deputations. Mr. Angus, engineer was also present. Aldermen H. Buchanan, Moroney, and Christie, on ...
Article : 980 wordsA meeting of the City of Sydney Improvement Board was held yesterday afternoon in the offices, 151 Macquario-street. Present: Mr. Benjamin Backhouse (president), in the chair, Dr. Craig Dixson, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 366 wordsThe Opposition are exulting at having brought about the present condition of affairs, and say that they have achieved precisely what they had in view— an appeal to the country. The customary form of a ...
Article : 386 wordsSir,—At any crisis in our political history we have never had anything like such a confusion of issues demanding the consideration of electors as are now claiming attention. I submit to Sir Henry Parkes ...
Article : 635 wordsThe weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held yesteraay afternoon at the offices of the board, Pitt-street. Mr. Rowe presided. It was agreed, upon the recommendation of the engineer, to ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 376 wordsFrom the editor, Mr. William Crompton, M.A., Classical Master at the Sydney High School, we have received a copy of the first issue of the "New South Walas Educational Gazette," to appear ...
Article : 416 wordsPADDINGTON.—In addition to the four members now representing Paddington, Mr. J. C. Neild, an exmember for the constituency, will offer himself as a freetrader. Mr. W. J. Allen, protectionist, ...
Article : 387 wordsThe death sentence passed upon Lars Peter Hansen for the murder of Charles Duncker on the Peak Hillroad was carried out this morning at the gaol. Hanson walked to the gallows without assistance and ...
Article : 234 wordsSir,—As you occasionally publish instances of the mistakes that clever people in England make about us out-of-the-way folk in Australia, will you be so good as to add the following amusing specimen to ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 wordsThis council met on May 28, the Mayor and Aldermen Navin, Collier, Lomond, Greenwood, Williams, and Smith being present. The Alexandria Council wrote pointing out that, acting under the advice of ...
Article : 340 wordsA special meeting of the city and suburban electoral representatives of the Independent Order of Good Templars was held last night in the Good Templar Hall, Pitt-street. Mr. G. D. Clark, G.E. Supt., ...
Article : 566 wordsThe Court of Quarter Sessions was opened this morning. Judge Backhouse presided. The Deputy Clerk of the Peace, Mr. R. B. Hayes, was present, and the Crown Prosecutor was Mr. W. H. ...
Article : 194 wordsThe Mayor and Borough Council recently forwarded for the Countess of Jersey's acceptance a book containing a description of the Albury district, and illustrated with views of local scenery and the principal ...
Article : 215 wordsSir,—In a recent address which Sir. J. F. Burns. M.L.A., delivered to a number of his constituents at Neutral Bay, he argued, in reply to a question regarding the single tax, that the numerous small ...
Article : 277 wordsThe Candelo Coursing Club held its annual meeting on Monday at Clark's Hotel (Tattersall's). Mr. R. L. Tooth was elected patron; Mr. W. W. Wren, president; Messrs. W. F. Cooman and W. F. Darragh, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 290 wordsThe adjourned inquest on John Tressider, who was recently killed by a gas explosion at South Bulli, was resumed to-day, before Mr. C. F. Smith, coroner. The proceedings were watched by Mr. James Rowan, ...
Article : 81 wordsThe following matches were played on Saturday:— A match was played at Windsor between the Waverley Albious and Windsor Club for the 3rd junior badge, resulting in an easy victory for the ...
Article : 168 wordsThe Prospect and Sherwood Council met on May 28. It was reported that, in consequence of the heavy traffic in connection with the construction of the waterworks having injured the roads, a sum of £200 ...
Article : 77 wordsSir,—I have before me a copy of the fruitgrowers and dealers' petation, which was handed to the Mayor last year, and as one who is in favour of Liverpool-street site, I beg to call your attention to the estimated cost, ...
Article : 122 wordsA meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. John Sproule, J.P., ex-Mayor of Hurstville, was held at the Council-chambers on Saturday evening last to secure his return to the municipal council. Mr. ...
Article : 147 wordsStock passings.—May 27, 1000 store bullocks, from Gubberamunda, Queensland, to Singleton, Loder and Bailey owners, F. Thompson in charge: 154 fat cows, from Bando to Maitland, White and Cobb owners, F. ...
Article : 78 wordsThe Lillie Bridge 100 Yards Professional Handicap will be run through all its stages to-night, when entries close for the 75, Yards Professional Handicap to be run on Thursday night. ...
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Article : 151 wordsThe Protection and Political Reform League of New South Wales held a meeting in the Temperance Hall last evening; the president, Mr. R. C. Luscombe, occupied the chair. The political position of parties ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 3 Jun 1891, Page 8
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