To-day being the date fixed by law for the annual election of councillors for cities, towns, boroughs, and shires throughout the colony, the contests were fought out. Many seats were keenly ...
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Article : 78 wordsThe Bank of Victoria has declared a dividend of 10 per cent. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe Town Hall was crowded to-night on the occasion of the first concert of the Victorian Orchestra. Though there has been little time for rehearsal with the new conductor, an excellent ...
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Article : 372 wordsThe bank rate of discount is quoted at 3 per cent. ...
Article : 19 wordsEleme raisins, fine, in half cases of, 56 lbs., are now quoted at 18s. 9d; choice, 19s. 9d. Sultana raisins, in 16 lb. boxes, 29s. The quantity of wheat and flour afloat to the ...
Article : 171 wordsMajor-General Edwards to-day, accompanied by the Commandant and staff, inspected the forts inside the Heads. At the Swan Island fort the garrison artillery manned the guns and had shot practice at ...
Article : 72 wordsThe Governor has received a despatch from Lord Knutsford, dated 21st June, stating that the only objection he entertained to the amendment respecting the lands related to fixing the division line at ...
Article : 89 wordsThe Emperor William of Germany has reviewed 30,000 British troops' at Aldershot. ...
Article : 31 wordsA banquet was given last night in honour of the visit of the Emperor William. In replying to the toast of his health, ...
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Article : 341 wordsThe Ellora arrived from the Southern ports to-day, with 130 tons of cargo. The Fountain Head Gold-mining Company's monthly crushing resulted in a return of 51oz. of gold. Mr. Nash, chief ...
Article : 136 wordsThe Presbyterian Jubilee Celebration was concluded this evening, when the Rev. Dr. M'Gregor preached to a crowded congregation in Scots Church. His text was: "And Paul called ...
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Article : 58 wordsThe trial of Mrs. Florence E. Maybrick, for the murder of her husband, James Maybrick, by administering arsenic to him, has been concluded. The summing up of the ...
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Article : 44 wordsThe steamer Dacca, which arrived at Thursday Island this morning, reports that when in latitude 36ยท46 north, and longitude live minutes east, she passed a derelict floating stern up. She bore no ...
Article : 59 wordsThe Marine Board commenced an inquiry to-day into the wreck of the barque Malisgate on Middleton Reef. Subscriptions in aid of the shipwrecked crew, who were absolutely destitute, are coming ...
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Article : 92 wordsAn interpleader case was heard before Mr. Justice Kerford in Chambers this morning to decide the ownership of the "Marble Man." Messrs. Buchanan and Parnell put in a claim that ...
Article : 145 wordsSurrey beat Notts in the return cricket match by 134 runs. Notts had previously won all their eight matches of the season. ...
Article : 36 wordsMr. Dillon visited the Lands Department on Tuesday afternoon, and was shown over the various braches of the department by the Minister of Lands, who explained to him the working of the ...
Article : 84 wordsGreat disappointment is lelt here owing to the withdrawal from Parliament of the Silverton Timmway Company's Extention Bill. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 9 Aug 1889, Page 7
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