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Advertising : 543 wordsOn Thursday evening a juvenile spelling bee limited to competitors under the age of eighteen years, was held in the School of Arts, West Maitland. There was an attendance of about 250 persons, ...
Article : 2,720 words[Echo.]—The Agricultural Association of Southern New England held its annual general meeting yesterday. About sixty members were present Charles Blaxland, Esq., was elected president. The prize ...
Article : 131 words[Evening News.]—Twenty-four Volunteers won the Musketry badges, having passed from the third class into the marksmen's class. Sergeant M'Neil and Corporal Webb tied for the brown badge—116 ...
Article : 54 words[Herald.] —Arrived. — Halia (barque), from Batavia; Star of Hope (barque), from Newcastle; Lady of the Lake (barque), from Rangoon; at 7 a.m. Alexandra (s.) ...
Article : 62 words[Echo.]—The first Court of Petty Sessions was held here to-day—Mr. T. G. Dangar, M.P., presiding. The meeting of sheep directors lapsed for want of a quorum. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Servian Ministry has resigned, and the Foreign Consuls have been instructed to remain at Mortar. The Sultan has suppressed a fourth part of the tithes, and promises other fiseal reforms. ...
Article : 58 words[Herald.]—A tea meeting to the Rev. J. D. Langley, of St. David's, Sydney, took place in the Courthouse, this afternoon, under the auspices of the Young Men's Association. The Rev. E. Dixon ...
Article : 44 words[Herald.]—The Town Hall was crowded at [?]ma de Murska's benefit; she had an enthusiastic reception, and the Liedertafel serenaded her after, at the Globe Hotel, in presence of a great crowd. ...
Article : 219 words[Herald.]—At the Circuit Court, yesterday and to-day, Thomas Dodd, for stealing a cheque, was found guilty; Abbott, Thomas, and M'Cabe, for assault and robbery, were found guilty; William ...
Article : 176 wordsThe Carlists are bombarding Pampaluna and Sebastian. ...
Article : 8 wordsMr. Wade has notified to the Foreign Legations at Pekin that negotiations have taken place by which an immediate outbreak of war has been averted. Chinese agents are at Vienna purchasing ...
Article : 44 wordsOn Thursday, the Hon. J. F. Burns, PostmasterGeneral, passed through Maitland from Sydney, and proceeded to Branxton. Here he was met by appointment by several gentlemen, including Mr. ...
Article : 644 wordsA curious apparatus has recently been invented in France, by the aid of which stenographic writing may be accomplished at the rate of from 200 to 250 words per minute, which is probably as fast as ...
Article : 376 words[Evening News.]—The assizes are just over. Hennees, for horse stealing, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment; M'Bride, for stealing money, two years; Grimes, horse-stealing, one year; Canan, ...
Article : 54 words[Herald.]—His Excellency the Governor, with Lady Robinson and suite, arrived overland last night, and stayed at Russell Vale, the residence of Mr. F. P. Mac[?]be. This morning his Excellency ...
Article : 88 wordsTHE SECOND SHEET OF THE "MERCURY,"—Our second sheet to-day contains advertisements; poetry "The Willow;" the continuation of the tale, "Colonel Cany[?]gton's Daughter;" the report of the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 10 words[Herald.]—At the assizes, Hugh Ball pleaded guilty to horse-stealing, and was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment; Robert Jobson, for cattle stealing, was sentenced to three years' ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words[Herald.]—A banquet to Mr. George Day, member for the Hume, took place at Webb's Globe Hotel this evening. There was a large attendance of the leading residents of the town and district. Mr. Mitchell, ...
Article : 233 wordsKitchen Garden: Sow peas, French beans, celery, onions Bunira, pumpkins, vegetable marrow, cucumber, lett[?]ce, ra[?]h, endiv[?], cabbage, broccoli. Flant sweet potatoes, cap[?] [?]ma, garlick, e[?]chailots. Earth up celery. At all time keep ...
Article : 149 wordsOct.6.—Robert Hor[?]er, of Native Home, Bathurst, miner. Liabilities, £10 4s. 6d., of which £40 is secured. Assets, £15 6s. Mr. Sandeman, official assignee. ...
Article : 135 wordsVI[?] IN VE[?]TAS.—As now written, with a direct attack on a particular person's goods, we cannot publish it. JU[?]TICK.—We are asked to publish a [?]rious imputation, with out our knowi[?] the name of the real writer. ...
Article : 154 words[Herald.]—The steamer Paterson left for Brisbane at 4 p.m. with passengers and mails. The City of Brisbane leaves for Sydney at 5 p.m. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Assembly divided on Mr. Cas[?]y's ameh[?]me[?] and the Government were defeated by a majority [?] three. On the question being put, the result was— ayes, 38; noes, 35. Mr. Berry then moved that ...
Article : 262 words[Evening News.]—Messrs. Ratcliffe, Pring, Ernest White and Lenneberg, are mentioned as candidates for the representation of the Logan electorate. The nomination is fixed for the 12th, and polling day ...
Article : 195 wordsSir,—Noticing that Mr. Cole has, in your issue of to-day, revised the report of his speech, made on the above occasion (and published by you on Saturday, Oct. 2) I conclude that your readers are now in ...
Article : 840 wordsONLY very sanguine and imaginative persons will expect immediate beneficial results to the colonies of Australasia, from their representation at Philadelphia. The value to us of such ...
Article : 2,071 words[Herald].—Flour is firmer at £11 7s 6d, and £11 10s is now asked. 800 tons damaged sugars sold at £31 to £32. Hennessy's brandy sold at 7s 7½d, and Calcutta cornsacks at 8s 6d. ...
Article : 433 wordsA correspondent obligingly supplies us with the following report:- A handsome illuminated address has been forwarded by the magistrates and principal residents of ...
Article : 516 wordsWE do not understand the precise nature of the complaint involved in the excuse made to Mr. Burns, the Postmaster-General, for the failure of contractors, in spite of three ...
Article : 455 words[Herald.]—Messrs. Dal. Campbell and Co. report that 870 head of cattle were yarded. For fair to crime beef there was a brisk market, and prices 10s per head better. 16,000 sheep were penned. The ...
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), Sat 9 Oct 1875, Page 2
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