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  2. SHIPPING REPORTS. &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: April 8. Victorian (s.), 415 tons. Captain T. W. Lockyer, for Adelaide via Melbournel; Warrego (s.). [?]67 tons, Captain [?]wood, for Burgetown via ports; Rockton (s.), 1198 tons, Captain ...

    Article : 1,254 words
  3. THE PREMIER IN BROKEN HILL DISTRICT. SPEECH AT SILVERTON.

    Sir Henry Parkes has been much impressed with the importance of the vine and fruit growing industry in South Australia, as shown by his visit to Mr. Hardy's Bankside vineyard early on Wednesday morning. The ...

    Article : 3,013 words
  4. HURRICANES AND WRECKS. MARCH STORMS IN THE NEW HEBRIDES AND OTHER GROUPS.

    March weather in the South Pacific hurricane region is to be dreaded. It is but twelve months ago that the startling news was received of the hurricane at Samoa in the Navigator group, when noble ships and worthy ...

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  5. ARRIVAL OF THE FLAGSHIP H.M.S. ORLANDO.

    The flagship of Rear-Admiral Lord Charles S[?] C.B., arrived yesterday in Farm Cove. Unfortunately the Russian influenza attacked the ship's company, and on arrival here she had thirty-five cases on board. The health ...

    Article : 431 words
  6. THE RESCUING STEAMER TRUGANNINI.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co. are in receipt of the following account of the rescue of the crew by their inter-island steamer Truganini. On arrival at Mallicolo, we were informed (writes the captain) ...

    Article : 245 words
  7. THE VICTORIAN FARMERS AND FREETRADE.

    Mr. Thornton, secretary to the local branch of the Freetrade and Liberal Association, has received a letter from Mr. S. Young, of the Victorian Farmers' Association, in reply to one asking for the prices of ...

    Article : 308 words
  8. WRECK OF THE C. WALKER.

    By the Birksgate, news is also to hand of the wreck of the schooner C. Walker, which was purchased recently from Mr. R. H. F. Kemp, a Sydney owner, by.Mr. J. F. Lamont, of Noumen. The vessel is insured ...

    Article : 369 words
  9. THE DROWNING FATALITY IN LAKE MACQUARIE.

    At the inquest to-day on the body of James A. Phillips, who was drowned in Lake Macquarie on Sunday last through a boat capsizing, a verdict of accidentally drowned was returned. The jury also ...

    Article : 101 words
  10. TWO OTHER WRECKS.

    It is mentioned in connection with the loss of the Eliza Mary that a ketch named the Adam was passed off Mallicolo under bars poles, having lost everything. The Adam's doom was at that time, it may be supposed, ...

    Article : 295 words
  11. THE DESTRUCTION OF RABBITS.

    Some farmers on the Victorian, border are trying to destroy rabtits by the poisoned apple system, and are meeting with a large amount of success, one man killing nearly 1190 in a single night. Furrows ...

    Article : 92 words
  12. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    Tho Messageries Maritimes Company's new steamer Australian, inward from Marseilles arrived a Albany at 7.45 p.m. on Wednesday, and left for Adelaida at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. ...

    Article : 110 words
  13. THE WEATHER.

    The weather is showery at Ballina; 17in. of rain were registered in March; and at Cumberland, a few miles north, 24½in. fell, making 55in. for the quarter. BOURKE, THURSDAY. ...

    Article : 704 words
  14. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express) to-day:—James M'Garrigal, E. M'Garrigal, L. F. Sachs, G. L. Horthwick, M. L Cook, William Cryger, Mrs. Pryce, John Elliott, E. J. M'Connell, D. W. F. Halton, Miss Johnstone, Mr. and Mrs. Harper, W. ...

    Article : 478 words
  15. SUICIDE AT BOURKE.

    John Tumps, for years lessee of the Bourke punt, hung himself near the cemetery on Tuesday night. A verdict of suicide was returned. ...

    Article : 34 words
  16. H.M. CUSTOMS.

    The Custom-house will be closed on Friday, the 4th instant, to Monday, the 7th instant, inclusive. However, urgent business will be provided for on the 5th' instant and Monday, the 7th, on notice being given. ...

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  17. HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR SEA PILOTS.

    The following notice was posted at the Marine Board Office yesterday:—"Should the services of a sea pilot be required, application must be made to the signalmaster, Fort Philip. The vessel's clearance, however, must be produced." ...

    Article : 41 words
  18. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A PRISONER.

    A prisoner named Campbell Barry attempted to commit suicide in the Newcastle lookup this afternoon by hanging himself from the door of his cell by means of a strap. The lockup-keeper, Knight, fortunately ...

    Article : 68 words
  19. THE CHANGSHA.

    The following is a list of passengers booked to leave hers to-day by the China Navigation Company's steamer Changsha, for Hongkong direct:—Mr. and Mrs. Heath, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mann. Mr. and Mrs. Flint, Mrs. Newcomb, Messrs. ...

    Article : 61 words
  20. THE WRECKED SCHOONER SATURN.

    The Saturn, wrecked lately about six miles north of Newcastle, is insured in the North Queensland office for £100. Instructions have been sent to sell the wreck on behalf of the underwriters. ...

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  21. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE FROM NEWCASTLE.

    The mysterious disappearance of a fireman named Godirey Rosebrother is reported. The man was employed on the steamtug Gamecock, and on the trip from Sydney this morning he was missed. It is supposed ...

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  22. THE E. AND A. COMPANY'S STEAMERS.

    Messrs. Gibbs. Bright, and Co. report the Airlie sailed from Adelaide 1st April, and is to leave Sydney for Hongkong, via usual porte of call, on or about 12[?] April. The Catterthun ls due at Hongkong on or about 7th April. The Men ...

    Article : 89 words
  23. THE NEW TOWN HALL.

    About 3 in the afternoon Sir Henri Parkes laid the foundation-stone of the new town hall, with an appropriate ceremonial. From the scaffold of the building to the other side of the street strings of flags and ...

    Article : 1,630 words
  24. THE R.M'.S. IBERIA.

    The Orient Company's R.M.S. Iberia leaves for London to-morrow with the following passengers:—From Sydney to London: Mr. and.Mrs. H. B. Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Joyer, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stead, Mr and ...

    Article : 326 words
  25. THE BERRIMA LAND BOARD.

    The Land Board concluded a two and a half days' sitting to-day. The list was a heavy one. 107 cases were disposed of. One, for inquiry as to the fulfilment of residence, that of David B[?]ey, occupied the board ...

    Article : 115 words
  26. CASUALTIES.

    william Wood, 43 years of age, residing at 11 Moorgate-street, Blackfriars, met with a painful accident yesterday. He was engaged fitting up several iron safes at the Queensland-chambers when the gear gave ...

    Article : 131 words
  27. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passing through by train: 1 truck sheep, Koorawatna to Homebush, Irving Brothers, to Goldsbrough, Mort and Co.; 1 truck sheep, Koorawatna to Homebush, F. G. Alford, to Goldsbrough, Mort and ...

    Article : 194 words
  28. R.M.S. ZEALANDIA.

    Again punctual to [?]me, the [?]M.S. Zealandia arrived yesterday from San Francisco, via ports. The Zealandia, always, a favourite steamer in the company's service, has proved herself to be worthy of the reputation she bargained as a ...

    Article : 325 words
  29. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

    "The Garden," by John G. T[?]der (Eedy, Sydney), is a useful little book, of which whis is the third edition, giving "information wanted in gardening for New South Wales." It deals with landscape ...

    Article : 175 words
  30. Advertising

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  31. THE MISSION STATIONS.

    Captain Campbell is loud in his praise of the great sacrifices made by the missionaries (Mr. Gillon of Port Stanley and Mr. Orton). These worthy men traveleld 15 miles at no little personal risk when they heard of ...

    Article : 122 words
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