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  2. AMUSEMENTS. DRAMATIC NOTES.

    "Shall we have a Shakespeare Festival?" is a question which has recently been the subject of warm discussion in English theatrical circles. Sentiment and expediency appear to be as much at war on this point ...

    Article : 1,191 words
  3. DOCK STRIKE IN THE UNITED STATES.

    A great strike of longshore men has taken place at the National Line Docks, in the United States, against the employment of negroes in the docks. ...

    Article : 49 words
  4. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    A telegram from Griffiths Point this evening reports the steamer Rose of Sharon in distress off Anderson's Inlet. A goods train from Warrigul last night, with ...

    Article : 351 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Intense h[?]t has prevailed the last few days, from 100[?] to 106[?] in the shade. Grass is plentiful, but getting dry. GRENFELL, WEDNESDAY. ...

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  6. IN A TYPHOON.—A PASSENGER'S DESCRIPTION OF IT.

    The following is an extract from a letter written by a passenger on board the mail steamer Natal:—" We left Hongkong a noon. On thursday night it was blowing very hard, and the ship was running 17 knots. The night became ...

    Article : 472 words
  7. MR. J. HAYN[?] S, M.L.A., in his ELECTORATE

    Mr. J. Haynes, M.L.A., visited this portion of his constituency yesterday, making himself thoroughly acquainted with the various local requirements, and paying a visit to the Public school. He was ...

    Article : 401 words
  8. THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

    The influenza epidemic continues to spread rapidly westward. It has now reached New York. ...

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  9. SYDNEY HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATIC CLUB.

    An interesting musical and dramatic, entertainment was given in the School of Arts last night by the members of the Sydney High School Dramatic Club, pr[?]or to the scholar-dispersing to their homes for the ...

    Article : 298 words
  10. THE ADELAIDE RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.

    A public meeting of citizens was held in the Town Hall to-night to consider matters relating to the difficulty existing between the Railway Commissioners and the employees as applied to the ...

    Article : 370 words
  11. THE BAYARD.—TWO LIVES LOST.

    A barque named the Bayard has arrived from London at Melbourne, and reports that on November 11, when in long[?] 58[?] E., and [?]. 41[?]., she was overtaken by a heavy gale from N.S.W., accompanied with a high cross se[?] which broke on ...

    Article : 244 words
  12. TELEGRAPH OPERATORS' SOCIAL.

    The officers of the operating staff of the Electric Telegraph Department held their quarterly social and smoke concert on Monday evening, the 16th instant, at the pr[?]isos of the City Catering ...

    Article : 477 words
  13. QUEENSLAND.

    A large and enthusiastic meeting was held at Rockhampton last night, when resolutions were adopted in favour of separation of the central districts. A league was formed to carry the ...

    Article : 157 words
  14. MR. HASSALL M.L.A., AT MOREE.

    A meeting of Mr. T. H. H[?]-sall's supporters was held in the School of Arts, Moree, last evening. The Hall was crowded, and Mr. Arthur Thompson presided. Mr. Hassall gave an account of his doings in ...

    Article : 278 words
  15. THE BANN.

    The ship signalled yesterday off the Heads, at 11 o'clock, proved to be the B[?]nn, from New York. The Bann has been in Port Jackson ere this, and has always given a good account of herself. Captain Cutting has brought his ship ...

    Article : 287 words
  16. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Government has received a despatch from Lord Knutsford, notifying that the title of Honorable has been conferred on Mr. C. C. Kingston, Q.C., M.P., and Mr. Jenkin Coles, M.P., for three ...

    Article : 435 words
  17. HOISTING THE BRITISH FLAG AT MACQUARIE ISLAND.

    It is reported that the Government steamer Hinemoa has been despatched to Macquarie Island for the purpose of hoisting the British flag there. ...

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  18. THE KATINKA.

    The barque Katinka Captain Seghorn, anchored last night in Watson's Bay from Frederickstadt, The Katink[?] is one of a line which it [?] proposed to run from Norway to Sydney with cargoes of boards and general merchandise. One or ...

    Article : 173 words
  19. THE INTERCOLONIAL RECOVERY OF DEBTS.

    A point of considerable interest to traders in regard to the interpretation of the new law for the intercolonial recovery of debts cropped up to-day in the District Court. A local shopkeeper summoned under ...

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  20. THE COST OF EXTERMINATING RABBITS.

    Mr. Donaldson, superintendent of rabbit fences, has forwarded to the Lands Department a statement of the amount expended by the Bulloo Marsupial Board during September and October for the ...

    Article : 113 words
  21. THE OCEANIEN.

    The Messageries Maritimes Marseilles-bound mail steamer Ocea[?]en, Captain A. Poydenot, arrived from Noum[?] yesterday after another splendid run of 3 days 4½ hours. The Oceanien left Noumea at 5 a.m. on the 15th instant; ...

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  22. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: December 18, Lismore, schooner, 181 tons, Captain R. White, for Melbourne, via Bateman's Bay; William Fairbairn, barque, 12[?]0 tons, Captain Henry Warne, for Adelaide, via Newcastle; Tannadice ...

    Article : 484 words
  23. PARADE OF THE ILLAWARRA LIGHT HORSE.

    An important parade of the Illawarra Light Ho[?] took place here to-day. Detachments from Wollongong, Albion Park, and Gerringong, numbering 4[?] men, arrived at Kiama about 2 p.m., and were ...

    Article : 141 words
  24. ALBURY QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Albury Quarter Suasions were commenced yesterday and finished to-day. George Hunter, a shoemaker, living at Howlong, was convicted of committing a criminal offence upon Ellen Hunter, his daughter, ...

    Article : 101 words
  25. THE DUNEDIN EXHIBITION.

    An Eiffel Tower in the Exhibition grounds, built on a modified design of the Paris tower was opened successfully last night. The lifts are working successfully, and the structure bids fair te be very ...

    Article : 85 words
  26. SYDNEY LIEDERTAF[?]L CONCERT.

    The concert given last evening by the Sydney Li[?]dertafel Society was a worthy conclusion to the work of the year. The special feature of the evening was the revival of Felicien David's great composition, ...

    Article : 881 words
  27. THE FEDERATION CONFERENCE.

    To-day Mr. Gillies received a reply from Sir Henry Parkes to his telegram of the 14th, relative to the date and place of meeting of the Federation Conference. Its effect is that the time suggested ...

    Article : 213 words
  28. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    A mob of sheep from D. Block station for Sandb[?] left Swan Hill last week by train, being the first lot trucked from that forminus. Trucking yards have been erected at Swan Hill. ...

    Article : 349 words
  29. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 575 words
  30. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Earl of Onslow, speaking at Dunedin, said the higher education of women was necessary in the colonies, where men were mostly engaged in work, and had little leisure for culture. A leisured ...

    Article : 175 words
  31. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Arcadia arrived at Suez, from Australia, on the morning of the 16th instant. The R.M.S. Zealandia left San Francisco at 2 p.m. on 14th instant for Auckland and Sydney. ...

    Article : 38 words
  32. FRENCH MEN-OF-WAR.

    The Messageries Muritimes steamer Oceani[?]n, which arrived from New Caledonia yesterday, reports that the only warships at Noumea when she left, on the 15th current, were the Thetis and S[?]one. ...

    Article : 36 words
  33. THE ADDERLEY.—ICEBERGS.

    After a capital passage, the Adderley, from Liverpool, anchored last night in Watson's Bay. she left the Mersey September 19th at [?] p.m., and had fine moderate weather with north-westerly and northerly winds to lat. 38 ...

    Article : 178 words
  34. THE DIFFICULTY IN THE SHIPPING TRADE.

    In connection with the shipping difficulty Messrs. Howard Smith and Sons hare consented to withdraw the verbal instructions they gave to one of their captains to check the revolutions of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  35. THE WRECK AT PENHRYN ISLAND.

    The Schooner D[?]sy, which went to Penbryn Island to rescue the shipwrecked crew of the Flying Venu[?], but which on arrival found they had previously been taken off by the Richmond, has arrived at Apia with 35,000ft. timber, ...

    Article : 60 words
  36. THE TASMANIAN RAILWAYS.

    Telegraphic news has been received that the Main Line Railway Company is willing to take £1,125,000 for the line, less the amount of the verdict of the Supreme Court. The amount ...

    Article : 108 words
  37. THE OCEANIC LINE TO SAN FRANCISCO.

    As mentioned the other day in those columns the Maripos[?] is the first steamer under the new contract commencing in November, and which terminates with the colonies the last of next November, Under date of San Francisco the 16th ...

    Article : 301 words
  38. THE DISPUTE IN THE MELBOURNE IRON TRADE.

    With regard to the dispute in the iron trade, a rea[?] deal of irritation is felt amongst the men at the decision of the ironmasters not to [?] to their demands. ...

    Article : 44 words
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