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  2. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Arcadle, Captain W. R. Andrews, will leave Sydney to-day for London via ports. The following passengers are booked:—From Sydney—For London: Mr. and Mrs. C[?] Mrs. ...

    Article : 390 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A man named Ross, alias Grant, alias Graham, was Charged to-day with forming the name of James M'Laurin, of Yarra Yarra Station, to several cheques, which he passed on different local tradesmen. The ...

    Article : 795 words
  4. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    ThE Government have accepted the resignation of Mr. Nesbitt, Engineer for Harbours, and Rivers, with regret granting him 12 months' leave on full pay in recognition of his long and distinguished ...

    Article : 370 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    "The Y[?]men of the Guard " grows in popularity, and familiarity with it tolls in its favour. Of the sw[?]et singing of Miss Nellie Stewart as El[?] we have already spoken, and there is nothing to add about the ...

    Article : 89 words
  6. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,563 words
  7. HER MAJESTY'S.

    "In the Ranks" is only to be played for six nights more. This stirrig, humane, and well-staged drama will give place next Saturday to the famous farcial comedy "Confusion." in which Mr. Rignold will be ...

    Article : 129 words
  8. THE SINKING OF THE AFGHAN.

    To-day the Newcastle Marine Board met and delivered their decision concerning the sinking of the stemer Afghan. The Board found from the evidence in the case that the cause of the sinking of the Afghan ...

    Article : 119 words
  9. CRITERION.

    The gorgeous stage-pictures furnished by Mr. Spong in "Joseph's Sweetheart" are the theme of general admiration. Anything more beautiful of the kind would be difficult to equal, much less to excel. Mr. ...

    Article : 51 words
  10. THE ROYAL [?]AVAL RESERVE.

    An important discussion in was held lately by the Royal United Service Association, with respect to the position of the Royal Naval Reserve. After giving a brief account of the origin and carly history of the Reserve, Licut. Cab[?] ...

    Article : 378 words
  11. OPERA HOUSE.

    That Mr. Solomon has hit the public by his newlyadopted plan of " popular prices " is fully proved by the fact that on each night of the present week the theatre has been well filled. " Maritana," indeed, is ...

    Article : 186 words
  12. THE FLOOD IN THE CLARENCE.

    The river here is up 13ft., and is rising at the rate of a foot an hour. It is still raining. Over 9in. altogether have fallen. Tra[?]ic and business are entirely suspended. ...

    Article : 1,178 words
  13. BANQUET TO THE MAYOR OF NEWCASTLE.

    A banquet was tendered to Alderman Buchanan, Mayor of Newcastle by the Irish delegates' reception committee last night at Moroney's Hotol. Alderman Rushton, Mayor of Wallsond, presided. Mr. Buchanan ...

    Article : 83 words
  14. MR. FRANK LINCOLN.

    This clever and favourite entertainer gives to-night and on Monday his last performances, for the present, at the School of Arts. Mr. Lincoln is a bright humourist, and his popularity has been justly increased ...

    Article : 83 words
  15. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A train left Adelaide for the Eastern colonies, conveying the mails and passengers arriving by the Garonne at, 9 p.m. Arrived.—R.M.S. Garonne, from London. ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. THE AFGHAN.

    The steamer Afghan arrived last night from Newcastle, after her unfortunate' accident. She brought up in [?] night, and to-day goes to [?] Dock for [?] and cleaning. The decision of the Marine Board was, that ...

    Article : 79 words
  17. ALBURY, BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the Albury branch of the National Protection Association for the election of officers took place, resulting as follows:—President, George Adams, J.P.; vice-presidents, G. H. ...

    Article : 88 words
  18. MUSIC HALLS.

    Another successful week has been recorded at the Alh[?]mbrs Music Hall, where the attraction amongst attractions is Miss Ada Maven, the Australian s[?]rio-comic songstress. The company is strengthened by the Shipps ...

    Article : 98 words
  19. ACCIDENT TO THE BARRA[?]OOL.

    An accident to Messrs. Wm. Howard Smith and [?] steamer Barrabool occurred on Thursday night as the steamer was approaching the company's whar[?] instead of proceeding to Melbourne and Adelaide her carge was ...

    Article : 58 words
  20. A SLANDER CASE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    An action, brought by Mr. Dohamel, member of the Legislative Council and proprietor of the Australian Advertiser, against Mr. T. W. Powell, late Chairman of Directors of the West Australian ...

    Article : 173 words
  21. FRENCH CONQUEST OF ENGLAND.

    Sir,—"France-Australian's" reply to my letter contains an implication that I had the presumtion to question Dr. Garran's knowledge or history and his patriotism. In common fairness I trust you will admit ...

    Article : 467 words
  22. THE CYCLORAMA

    As time goes on the popularity of this exhibition increases. As usual, too, visitors, whether they are renewing acquaintance or see on canvas the Battle of Gettysburg for the first time, are unanimous in the ...

    Article : 51 words
  23. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the stock movements:—[?] merin[?] wethers, from the Albury market to Willow Park, Day[?] G. C. M'Donald; 122 merine rams, from W[?]ke, Victoria, to Mossgiel, Persons and ...

    Article : 356 words
  24. ENTERTAINMENT TO GERMAN SAILORS.

    Last night St. Philip's Grammar School rooms were filled with the sailors of the German man-of-war Alexandrine, now in Farm Cove, when some 150 accepted the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Shearston and a ...

    Article : 286 words
  25. THE POPULATION OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The quarterly population returns show an estimated population at the end of July of 42,775, being an increase of 390 on the March quarter. Births numbered 466; arrivals, 511; deaths, 199; ...

    Article : 48 words
  26. SMOKE CONCERT.

    The members of the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club are to be congratulated on the success of their complimentary smoke concert at Rainford's cambridge Hall last evening. A greater number we have seldom ...

    Article : 992 words
  27. THE RAILWAY C0MMISSIONERS IN THE COUNTRY.

    Railway Commissioner Fehon arrived at 11.30 this morning, but Mr. Oliver has not yet arrived from Dubbo. Messrs. Ferguson, Gaden, Lambert, Matthews, and others were present, and arrangements were ...

    Article : 58 words
  28. THE STRIKE AT THE KEMBLA MINE.

    Two miners are still at work at Kembla, but so far nothing appears to be entered upon for a termination of the strike. All the outside hands, including the engine-drivers, have censed work, which would indicate ...

    Article : 79 words
  29. THE EXISTING LAND TAXATION.

    Sir,—A considerable section of the public are under the impression that a tax on land values does not exist in this colony; but a little consideration of the facts of the case will make it plain that a very heavy tax is in ...

    Article : 618 words
  30. WADES MOVEMENTS.

    A meeting of the Eight. Hours Demonstration Committee was held last night at the Trades Hall, Dixonstreet, Mr. M'Gowan' presiding. The whole of the recommendations contained in the report of the ...

    Article : 151 words
  31. FLOATING OF THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH.

    The steamer Queen of the South, when crossing the bar yesterday, shipped a tremendous sea, which swept her decks. A cart that lay on deck was washed overboard. One of the passengers was almost washed over, and a lady ...

    Article : 279 words
  32. THE WINDSOR WATERWORKS SCHEME.

    The following tenders have been accepted in connection with the waterworks scheme:—Contract No. 1, pipe laying, sinking shaft, H. Taylor, Petersham, £896 Os. 9d.; No. 2, iron water tower, Davey and ...

    Article : 179 words
  33. CASUALTIES.

    About half-past 1 a.m. yesterday a small fire occurred in an unoccupied shop owned by Mr. R. Foy, and situated at the corner of James and Regent streets, Redfern. The flames were extinguished by the ...

    Article : 85 words
  34. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express) to-day: T. Brunton (Ascot Vale), Miss Forrester (Narandern), Mrs Huddy and 4 children, J. Warren (Adelaide), C. M. Lioyd (Yamma), Mrs, J. H. Hope (Camperdown), Miss F. Robarts (South Yarra), ...

    Article : 411 words
  35. FREIGHT ON HARES AND POULTRY.

    Sir,—We read almost daily in [?]our paper, complaints of damage caused by hares in different parts of the colony, and in the face of this, instead of giving every on ouragement for the reduction of this growing post, ...

    Article : 300 words
  36. THE V. R. C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

    In the Steeplechase betting Eaglet maintains the position of first favourite at 6 to 4 taken and offered. Sir Joshua has been backed to win Ruby £2000, his closing price being 6 to 1. Ruby has been ...

    Article : 158 words
  37. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND.

    The rain ceased to-day. If a break had not occurred the result would have been disastrous. There is a great freshen the river, and at noon D. L. Brown and Co.'s Short-street wharf, Pettigrew's wharf, and ...

    Article : 490 words
  38. THE KEIRA TRAMWAY BILL.

    Great satisfaction is expressed regarding the ViceRegal assent being give to the Keira Tramway Bill. The general opinion is that the Commissioners would do well to lay down double rails, as it is expected a ...

    Article : 61 words
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