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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A meeting of the new council was held last evening to elect the Mayor for the ensuing term. Alderman Bland was proposed for the position by Alderman Manning, seconded by Alderman Connelly, and elected ...

    Article : 674 words
  3. AMUSEMENTS, "CASTE" AT THE CRITERION.

    It must be a source of satisfaction to the many admirers of Messrs. Brough and Boucicault, that so excellent a play as "Caste" should have been chosen for the final production in Sydney, for the present, of ...

    Article : 1,784 words
  4. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered outwards: February 15. Stanloy, schooner, 844 tons, Captain W. Neagle, for Auckland, via Newcastle. Captain R. Taplin reports:—The steamer Wellington from ...

    Article : 1,471 words
  5. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

    The first of the new series of concerts by Signor Hazon's orchestra took place on Saturday afternoon, at the Exhibition Building, in Prince Alfred Park. It is now considerably over four months since the conclusion ...

    Article : 1,605 words
  6. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Orient Company's R.M.S. Liguria left Adelaide for Melbourne at 7 a.m. on Saturday, where she is due this morning. The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Oceana arrived at ...

    Article : 61 words
  7. THE WRECKED GLENROSA.

    The steamer Jessie Darling has been despatched to the wreck of the Glenrosa by Mr. John Darling, jun., who purchased the vessel and her cargo. She was placed in commission as soon as the purchase took place, and was fifted up ...

    Article : 76 words
  8. SHIP RAILWAYS.

    Carrying ships across dry land is in two instances at least attracting some special attention. A short out from the Ray of Fundy to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, are the lines referred to. The first of these ...

    Article : 473 words
  9. THE TKA VUKA.

    This smart and well-kept schooner arrived on Saturday, last from the New Hebrides group, in command of Captain Champion as formerly. She has a full cargo of the island products, and reports having left Sydney December 17 for ...

    Article : 172 words
  10. SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    Last Saturday was practically the close of the season of the Harry Rickards Company at the School of Arts, and the leading spirit of the talented combination may fairly congratulate ...

    Article : 210 words
  11. THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS AT KATOOMBA.

    On Saturday, Commissioners Eddy and Oliver received a deputation from the Municipal Council. The matter in hand referred to the new station and over-bridge. A favourable reply was given ...

    Article : 322 words
  12. TWA HOURS AT HAME.

    The members of the Thistle Club and their friends held a musical re-union in the Protestant Hall on Friday night. Chief James Munro was in the chair. Among those who took part in the programme were ...

    Article : 67 words
  13. BONDI AQUARIUM.

    A number of people journeyed out to Bondi Aquarium on Saturday afternoon in order to inhale the fresh ocean breezes and escape from the stifling atmosphere of the city. The visitors to this attractive pleasure resort ...

    Article : 141 words
  14. THE THREE CHEERS SHORT OF PROVISIONS.

    A telegram under date the 10th current, from Rassell, Bay of Islands, says:—"The Auckland schooner Three Cheers. L, Bushell, master, put into Russell yesterday morning, short of provisions. The master reports being out 21 days ...

    Article : 61 words
  15. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    The Seabird, hence, arrived at Kalpara February 10; the ship Miltiades, for London, sailed from Lyttelton February 10, and the ship City of Delhi. The Salado left Port Chalmers same date, for London. The Calrntoul, stramer, a ...

    Article : 262 words
  16. COOGEE AQUARIUM.

    The Coogee Palace Aquarium was well patronised by the public on Saturday afternoon. Beside the attractions of the fish tanks, seals, birds, and donkeys, there was a very good entertainment in the hall at half-past ...

    Article : 576 words
  17. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT ORDER, OF RECHABITES.

    The fifth annual meeting of the Order of Rechabites took place at the United Methodist Free Church, Laman-street, on Friday and Saturday. Bro. J. H. Wise, D.C.R., presided. This is the first time an ...

    Article : 335 words
  18. WRECK OF THE SCHOONER DAISY.

    It was stated in our cable news from New Zealand the other day that another wreck had taken place in the Tongan group, the schooner Daisy, belonging to Auckland, having gone upon a reef, The ...

    Article : 295 words
  19. THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION IN THE COUNTRY.

    The Hon. J. H. Carruthers received a deputation from the Mayor and aldermen of Taree this morning. They were introduced by Mr. J. H. Young, Speaker, and asked for a steam punt for Taree, urging that ...

    Article : 510 words
  20. THE WRECK OF THE HOLYHEAD.

    From the more complete accounts now to hand concerning the loss of the new ship Holyhead, near Port Phillip Heads, it will be seen that a more unaccountable maritime disaster has probably never occurred on the coast. John Roberts, the ...

    Article : 1,282 words
  21. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY'S S.S. TSINAN.

    It was a matter of conjecture last evening, shortly before sundown, whether the steamer Tsinan, from Hongkong, signalled 10 miles N.E. at 5.25 p.m., would arrive in time to passthe healthauthoritles as would allow her to take up a berth ...

    Article : 320 words
  22. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    450 two-tooth lambs, from Myall View to truck Dubbo for Sydney, J. Barden owner, Robert Smith in charge, crossed Marthaguy this morning. This lot is in great condition. ...

    Article : 41 words
  23. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 592 words
  24. THE SINGLE TAX v. PEASANT PROPRIETORSHIP.

    Sir,—Mr. John Plummer, in your issue of the 13th instant, falls into two common errors—firstly, in supposing that the lands of France are largely held by peasant proprietors; and secondly, that the system of ...

    Article : 408 words
  25. AN ELECTRICAL RECORDING ALARM COMPASS.

    Whenever or almost every time a vessel strikes a rock, or is stranded or in any way is found in a position of dangerous proximity to the coast, it is suggested that, despite all the "tell-tale compass" has told, the quartermaster has had a ...

    Article : 469 words
  26. SAD DROWNING FATALITIES AT BALRANALD.

    Two [?]s, named Frederick Davenport, aged 11 years and 3 months, and William Lynch, aged 10 years and 4 months, were drowned in a waterhole near the Chinese gardens yesterday afternoon. About ...

    Article : 100 words
  27. THEATRE ROYAL.

    There was a fair attendance here on Saturday afternoon, when a morning performance of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" was given. The little here was then taken by Miss Olive Berkley. At the evening ...

    Article : 78 words
  28. THE NEW STEAMER CHEMNITZ.

    The new steamer Chemnitz, of the German-Australian line, is on her maiden voyage to Sydney, and her appearance the other day at Adelaide from Hamburg was favourably commonted upon the steamer may be expected here shortly. ...

    Article : 408 words
  29. HAYMARKET THEATRE.

    The drama entitled "The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago," was on Saturday evening presented at the Haymarket Theatre for the first time, and a fairly large audience assembled to witness the ...

    Article : 380 words
  30. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    To-night, as will be seen from the advertisement elsewhere, will be the children's night at the theatre, Mr. Rignold generously giving free admittance to the gallery to all children who are unable to pay for ...

    Article : 215 words
  31. Advertising

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    Advertising : 44 words
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