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  2. THE CENTENNIAL HALL ORGAN.

    It is 230 years ago almost to the month since that delightful gossipper, Samuel Pepys, in his quaint way, recorded, "This day the organs did begin to play at White-hall before the King." The event was a ...

    Article : 1,631 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The £100 pigeon match under the auspices of the Bowral Athletic Club was shot off to-day. Cooper, of Goulburn, won the first £60, killing nine birds. Goodfellow and Bell divided the second, third, and fourth ...

    Article : 1,540 words
  4. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    A meeting of the newly- formed Railway Employees' Union was held at the Gaicty Theatre this morning for the election of officers. Mr. W. H. Mitchell, station master at Clifton Hill, who ...

    Article : 535 words
  5. THE EVICTED IRISH PEASANTRY.

    The dispute between the Roman Catholic Bishop of Limerick (the Right Rev. E. T. O'Dwyer) and Mr. John Dillon, M.P., regarding an alleged misappropriation on the ...

    Article : 121 words
  6. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ENGLAND.

    The Australian Eleven to-day resumed their match at Leyton against an eleven representing Cambridge University, Past and Present. The Australians lost five ...

    Article : 375 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    THE great organ in the Centennial Hall was opened on Saturday before a large and brilliant assembly. It is estimated that about 4000 were present. Mr. W. T. Host had an enthusiastic ...

    Article : 8,886 words
  8. CABLEGRAMS.

    The annual manœuvres of the British fleet commenced to-day. Admiral Seymour is in command of the attacking squadron, and Rear-Admiral Sir George Tryon ...

    Article : 36 words
  9. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF GREAT BRITAIN.

    The imports into Great Britain for the month of July show a decrease of £2,800,000, and the exports an increase of £2,200,000, as compared with the same ...

    Article : 42 words
  10. THE MINING EXHIBITION.

    The exhibits for the Mining Exhibition sent from the Northern Territory have arrived at Syd[?]ham. ...

    Article : 22 words
  11. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINING AND SMELTING COMPANY.

    Mr. Justice Chitty has appointed Mr. Konrick receiver and manager of the South Australian Mining and Smelting Company, Limited, vith power to borrow ...

    Article : 88 words
  12. THE FIRE ON THE BARQUE BELTANA.

    Lloyd's Association has presented Captain Bright, of Christchurch, New Zealand, with 100 guineas for saving the barque Beltana from destruction by fire. ...

    Article : 207 words
  13. THE ANTWERP WOOL SALES.

    The Antwerp w[?]l sales will open on the 18th instant, and extend till the 23rd, inclusive. Nineteen thousand bales will be available, inclining 6000 bales of ...

    Article : 36 words
  14. BELGIAN ANNEXATION IN AFRICA.

    The Congo Free Sta[?]e has annexed the territory inhabited by the Muata-Yanvo tribe, lying to the [?]outh-east of the country at present in th[?] occupation of the ...

    Article : 37 words
  15. THE TAX ON SUGAR.

    The Magdeburg Gazete expresses the opinion that the present tax on sugar will be maintained. ...

    Article : 24 words
  16. NORTHERN QUEENSLAND SEPARATION MOVEMENT.

    Baron Henry de Worms, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, states that the Government has received despatches relative to the proposed separation of Northern ...

    Article : 67 words
  17. AUSTRALIAN OR[?]NGES.

    The oranges shipped by Mr. Fowler in the Valetta have proved a [?]ailure. They were carelessly packed, without regard to selection. ...

    Article : 26 words
  18. QUEENSLAND.

    A sailor deserted from H.M.S. Goldf[?]ch at Cooktown last Wednesday. Coustable Drummond came up with him on Friday, but the sailor bailed him up. and the constable had to return to town for ...

    Article : 63 words
  19. OUR NEW GOVERNOR.

    A farewell banquet will be given by St. George's Club on October [?] to the Earl of Jersey, the successor to Lord Carrington as Governor of New South ...

    Article : 46 words
  20. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    It is understood that although no combined action has been taken by the pastoralists in reference to the movement of the Amalgamated Shearers' Union, the Stock Owners' Association of Adelaide ...

    Article : 319 words
  21. AUSTRALIA V. ALL-ENGLAND— SECOND TEST MATCH.

    The following team has been selected to represent All England in the second test match with the Australians at the Kennington Oval on Monday next:— ...

    Article : 93 words
  22. THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

    The Argentine Republic intends to float a loan, the amount of which will probably be 100,000,000 pesos (about £20,000,000). ...

    Article : 33 words
  23. MORE MILITARY INSUBORDINATION.

    A number of the men of the Army Service Corps at Chatham refused to [?]tend parade, and barracked themselves [?]n a storehouse. They were called out, and ...

    Article : 117 words
  24. THE CHOLERA IN SPAIN.

    The cholera epidemic continues to spread in Spain, and numerous additional cases are reported. ...

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  25. THE RETURN OF THE AUSTRALIANS

    The majority of the Australian team will leave London on their return to Australia in the Orient R.M.S. Ormuz on September 26. Turner, Ferris, Charlton, and Trumble ...

    Article : 61 words
  26. THE WRECK OF THE CARLISLE.

    This morning the Lady Looh arrived from Cliffy Island, bringing the remainder of the crew of the Carlisle, whioh was wrecked at Ba[?]s Straits. These comprised eight men, who left ...

    Article : 237 words
  27. THE AUSTRALIANS RECORD.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 155 words
  28. THE WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA.

    The American Minister at Guatemala has taken refuge in a warship. General Barillas, the President of Guatemala, is preparing to fles, owing to the ...

    Article : 56 words
  29. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Maritime Council has submitted eight points for arbitration respecting the dispute with Messrs. Whitcombe and Tombs. These will be considered by the latter on Tuesday. ...

    Article : 64 words
  30. THE INDEPENDENCE OF SWAZILAND.

    The discussion in the Volkaraad (the Parliament of the Transvaal), regarding the convention upon which the independence of Swaziland was conceded, has ended in ...

    Article : 73 words
  31. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passings: Thursday, 1671 store bullocks from Glenfoil, Namoi River, to Dubbo, J. H. Adams owner, J. H. E. Single in charge; Friday, 692 [?]ws and 98 bullocks from Mount Hatton, Queensland, to ...

    Article : 73 words
  32. SHOCKING DEATH IN A FACTORY.

    Joshua Hall, aged [?]9, a watchman at a starch factory at Fyansford, near Geelong, met with a terrible death some time on Saturday night. Part of his duty was to oil the machinery, which ...

    Article : 107 words
  33. THE CESSION OF HELIGOLAND.

    The island of Heligoland was formally transferred to Germany to-day. Her Majesty the Queen, in a letter to the Heligolanders, thanks them for their ...

    Article : 60 words
  34. CASUALTIES.

    On Saturday afternoon a cab, while passing the Queen's Statue grazed the side of a 'bus which was also passing the statue. The driver of the latter, on looking own to ascertain what damage had been done, fell from ...

    Article : 424 words
  35. THE JEWS IN RUSSIA.

    An official contradiction has been made in Russia of the report that edicts had been issued to compel the Jews in Russia to reside in the large towns. ...

    Article : 62 words
  36. MILITARY INSPECTION AT NEWCASTLE.

    By the express train yesterday General Richardson and staff, consisting of Lientenant-Colonol Spalding and Captain Nathan, arrived from Sydney for the purpose of inquiring into defence matters. After lunch, ...

    Article : 81 words
  37. THE RECITAL.

    By way of prolude Mr. W. T. Best performed his own version of the National Anthem, written by him for use on special occasions at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, &c. In this he has indulged in no attempts at ...

    Article : 2,536 words
  38. THE STRIKE IN SOUTH WALES.

    The railway men on strike, having discussed the proposed agreement with the companies, refuse to ratify it. The employers are united, and a ...

    Article : 142 words
  39. THE PASTORALISTS' UNION.

    At a meeting of pastoralists held here, at which about 50 of the principal sheep-breeders in the district were present, the following resolution was unanimously carried,—"That, in the opinion of this meeting, as soon ...

    Article : 176 words
  40. THE NEW MINISTRY IN QUEENSLAND.

    There is reason to believe that the new Ministry has been constituted as follows:- Sir SAMUEL GRIFFITH, Premier, Chief Secretary, and Attorney-General. ...

    Article : 94 words
  41. ARBOR DAY AT MURRURUNDI.

    Arbor day in connection with the Public school was celebrated yesterday. The day was beautifully fine. The proceedings commenced with a meeting in the schoolroom, where addresses were delivered by Dr. ...

    Article : 159 words
  42. RAILWAY STRIKE IN IRELAND.

    The majority of the railway employees in Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford, have gone out on strike. The train service is being continued. ...

    Article : 34 words
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