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  2. THE FLOOD AT BOURKE. MANY BUILDINGS WRECKED.

    Nothing has occurred to-day of a startling character. There is, however, some consternation at the fact that the river, which was stationary yesterday, is now rising a little. A number of men have been got away, and ...

    Article : 2,199 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At the final meeting to-night of subscribers to the fund for the benefit of the widow of the late Canon Acocks it was announced that the total contributions amounted to £718. It was decided to vest the amount ...

    Article : 1,753 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    The Wollongong racing authorities hold their autumn reunion to-day, and the programme framed for the occasion promises to provide good sport. Visitors from the metropolis can travel by the 9.10 ...

    Article : 339 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: April 22, Burrumbeet (s.), 1561 tons, Captain George Tait, for Launceston, via Newcastle and Melbourne; Lumberman's Lassle, ship, 978 tons. Captain James Masson, for Melbourne; Rockton (s.), ...

    Article : 977 words
  6. RELIEF FUND IN MELBOURNE.

    The Mayor of Melbourne has convened a public meeting for Thursday next to initiate a fund for the relief of the sufferers by the floods in Bourke. PARKES, TUESDAY. ...

    Article : 439 words
  7. PEDESTRIANISM.

    Nominations for the Leichhardt £10 Novice Handicap close to-day. In consequence of the unfavourable state of the weather last evening the first round of the Lillie Bridge ...

    Article : 89 words
  8. MR. NICOLL, M.L.A., ON THE RICHMOND.

    Mr. Nicoll, M.L.A., addressed a large meeting of the electors here last night, and was well received. At the close a vote of confidence was unanimously passed in him. While professing that he was a protectionist, he ...

    Article : 167 words
  9. CYCLING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 163 words
  10. MR. DANGAR, M.L.A., ON THE MACLEAY.

    Mr. O. O. Dangar, M.L.A., is visiting this electorate, and he addressed a large meeting at Fernmount last evening, being well received. He spoke at length on local matters. Afterwards he eulogised the Government for ...

    Article : 127 words
  11. AQUATICS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 260 words
  12. ROSEHILL AUTUMN MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  13. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) PUBLIC MEETING AT ORANGE.

    A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Town Hall last night, the Mayor (Mr. Larance) being in the chair, and resolutions expressing sympathy with the Bourke sufferers by the flood, and endorsing the ...

    Article : 807 words
  14. MESSRS. STOKES AND COOKE AT PARKES.

    Last night Mr. Alfred Stokes, junior member for this electorate, addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting in Fletcher's Hall. Alderman Thomas, J.P., presided, the Mayor being absent from the district. ...

    Article : 200 words
  15. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 330 words
  16. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In your issue of the 21st instant, Mr. Dibbs when at Bourke on Saturday night is reported to have harangued a crowd and preached protection. This statement is incorrect; and being present during the ...

    Article : 86 words
  17. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—While living in California some 25 years ago the city of Sacramento was flooded out similar to Bourke on two or three occasions. But while I was there a good plan was carried out by some engineers ...

    Article : 160 words
  18. AMUSEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL.

    The deeply favourable impression created by Mrs. Potter in "La Tosca" on Saturday night has been amply confirmed by the audiences of Monday and Tuesday. The new actress has made a hit, and des [?]vedly ...

    Article : 134 words
  19. NEWCASTLE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    The Newcastle Borough Council sat till a late hour last night. A long time was occupied in discussing the late correspondence between Alderman Christie (Mayor), and the Public Works Department, re draining f[?]cal ...

    Article : 299 words
  20. HER MAJESTY'S.

    Wilson Barrett's sound, healthy, breezy play "Nowa-days" continues to draw good houses. It is a vigorous picture of English life, and it is told in a telling workmanlike manner. A better, more ...

    Article : 91 words
  21. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—At the last moment use has been made of our Permanent Military Force, and properly so too, as in tenting, &c., they will be found of great service. The idea occurs to me that in a country like ours a company ...

    Article : 137 words
  22. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Areadia arrived at Colombo from Australia on the afternoon of the 21st instant. ...

    Article : 22 words
  23. WAGGA AMATEUR RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  24. THE R.M.S. LIGURIA IN COLLISION.

    The Liguria, O.S.S., 2966 tons, of Liverpool, bound from Sydney, &c., to London, has put into Gibraltar, and reports that she had been in collision in the Mediterranean, and had received some slight damages. The name of the other vessel ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. THE ANTARES REPAIRED.

    The Antares, barque, 821 tons, of Shoreham, from Port Augusta, which put into Stanley. Falkland Islands, with her cabin and hatches stove in on February 20, has completed her repairs and left again for the United Kingdom. A portion ...

    Article : 76 words
  26. CRITERION.

    The bright and amusing musical farce, "Nemesis," has been greatly relished during the last two nights. The new attraction causes laughter from start to finish, and the principals are in good voice and all work well ...

    Article : 153 words
  27. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—As one who knows the country I would suggest that large stores of provisions be forwarded to Bourke for future use. The water will probably soon begin to recede, and when it has fallen to a certain extent, ...

    Article : 154 words
  28. THE REPORTED WRECKAGE.

    The wreckage which the captain of the steamship Tagliaferro reported having seen on Thursday floating S.S.W. of Cape Wollomal, in the track of steamers was discovered by the Government steamer Lady Loch on Friday evening last ...

    Article : 171 words
  29. MURRUMBIDGEE TURF CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 164 words
  30. GAIETY.

    The last three nights are announced of Mr. Frank Thornion and Mr. H. R. Harwood in their popular impersonations in "The Private Secretary." Mr. A. W. Pinero's comedy-drama "Sweet Lavender," which was ...

    Article : 67 words
  31. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the crossings over the Forbes common during last week:—8000 sheep on 14th April, from Sandy Creek to Goimbla, W. and J. Lee owners, Cathey in charge; 1500 sheep, on the same date, from ...

    Article : 302 words
  32. A PLAGUE OF LOCUSTS.

    A report from down the river states that very serious damage has been done in some parts by the locusts. A letter from the neighbourhood of Barooga states that sheep are in a very low condition through the lack of ...

    Article : 149 words
  33. LECTURES.

    A lecture entitled "The Principles of Social Progress," was delivered in the Primitive Methodist Church, Surry Hills, last evening, by the Rev. H. Gilmore, of Adelaide. The lecture was one of ...

    Article : 278 words
  34. STANDARD.

    "Lurline the Lovely," a merry burlesque brought out for the first time on Monday last, is likely to do well at this, cosy theatre. It is well and amusingly played by Miss Vera Patey, Mr. Martyn Hagan, and ...

    Article : 46 words
  35. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB AUTUMN

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 264 words
  36. PICTURESQUE CONCERTS.

    The picturesque concert given at the School of Arts last evening drew a full house in the face of a wet and cold evening. The programme was of a firstclass character; and the illustmtions of English lake ...

    Article : 129 words
  37. PUBLIC MEETING AT BATHURST.

    A public meeting of citizens was held in the Town Hall to-night for the purpose of expressing sympathy with the sufferers at Bourke. The hall was filled, and there were several outside. The Mayor, Mr. P. V. ...

    Article : 180 words
  38. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express) to-day:—Majors Spratt, Hoskin, Quick, Horskins, and Dean, Staff-captains Peart, Bruntnell. Mathews, and Edwards; Captain Williams, Brigadier Kilby, Ensigns Braham, Thompson, and Turner ...

    Article : 577 words
  39. FINAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

    Theextra concert, tendered by the members of the orchestra as a complimentary benefit to Signor Hazon and Mr. S. Churchill Otton, will take place on Saturday afternoon next. According to the advertised list of ...

    Article : 102 words
  40. CASUALTIES.

    At an early hour yesterday morning a seaman named James Murray, 36 years of age, employed on the ship Ulrica, now anchored in Neutral Bay. experienced a remarkable escape from death. On Monday night ...

    Article : 299 words
  41. DARLINGHURST RINK.

    The Darlinghurst Skating Rink was largely patronised last evening. The occasion was what was known as a "ladies' special" gathering, and it proved very enjoyable. The floor was found to be in splendid ...

    Article : 197 words
  42. GOULBURN CIRCUIT COURT.

    The only case tried at the Circuit Court to-day was that in which James Hall and Charles Dempsey were charged on two counts with stealing two bullocks, the property of Henry Carr. Voluminous evidence was ...

    Article : 61 words
  43. THE FLOOD WATERS SUBSIDING AT WALGETT.

    The flood waters continue to subside. The recent rise in the Namoi is now passing, but not flooding the level. The rise is coming from Loondiwindi. It is not expected to cause any damage. All the people with ...

    Article : 259 words
  44. VICTORIA COURSING CLUB.

    The coursing season of 1890 was inaugurated to-day by the Victoria Coursing Club Meeting being held on Mr. Andrew Chirnside's estate at Werribee Park. The weather was delightful, and a large assemblage of ...

    Article : 86 words
  45. A NEW COASTING STEAMER.

    Messrs. John See and Co.'s steamer Burrawong, which has arrived on its first trip to the Clarence, was thrown open to inspection this, afternoon, and was visited by many persons. She is generally admitted to ...

    Article : 58 words
  46. COOMA SHEFFIELD HANDICAP.

    The second grand Sheffield Handicap was commenced to-day on the Tea-tree Racecourse, Cooma, when there was a fair attendance. The weather was splendid, and the racing throughout was very good. The following ...

    Article : 104 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 161 words
  48. SUICIDE AT BOWENFELS.

    An elderly German, whose name is at present unknown, committed suicide this morning by hanging himself on an apple tree in an orchard attached to the residence of Mr. Andrew Brown, J.P., of Cooerwull, ...

    Article : 69 words
  49. FOOTBALL.

    Newington College began the football season last Saturday by beating the Sydney Club by six points to three. For Newington R. Miller, Tout, Kong Sing, and Bruce played well; and for Sydney Nelson, Bassetti, ...

    Article : 46 words
  50. Advertising

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    Advertising : 64 words
  51. THE SITUATION AT LOUTH.

    The river has risen 2in. since 9 this morning. Men are working day and night at the embankments. The flood committee have asked for a sum of money. Telegrams have been sent to Bourke and Tilpa ...

    Article : 141 words
  52. BOWLING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
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