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  2. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 495 words
  3. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    The steamer Eurimbla left Brisbane at 2.30 p.m. on the [?]th instant; passed Clarence peak at 8.30 a.m. on the 6th and South Solitary Island at 12.15 p.m. same date: passed Port Stephens at 2.30 a.m. on the 7th; entered Sydney Heads at ...

    Article : 724 words
  4. THE PROCESSION.

    The procession, from a spectacular point of view, was a very effective one, and although there were not so many or varied exhibits aa were conveyed through the streets a year ago, still the number of the societies ...

    Article : 2,636 words
  5. PORT AUGUSTA.

    The harbour facilities for large steamers have received some praise lately owing to the visits of several of the woolloading vessels of considerable tonnage. By way of showing the capabilities of the port as to draught of water is the ...

    Article : 218 words
  6. MARINE EXCURSIONS.

    A boisterous westerly w[?]ud prevailed throughout yesterday and somewhat militated against the holiday being utilised in marine excursions. This was especially a drawback in the earlier part of ...

    Article : 229 words
  7. BOSTON FREIGHTS TO SYDNEY.

    Word has been received that freights to Sydney from Boston are quoted there at 21½ cents per cubic foot at the present time. ...

    Article : 31 words
  8. AMUSEMENTS.

    With much regret we have to record that the very excellent promenade concerts at the Darlinghurst Hall have come to an end. Their cessation is especially to be deplored, because of the fact that they are ...

    Article : 637 words
  9. TRAIN AND TRAM TRAFFIC.

    The railway traffic was exceptionally heavy yesterday. From 6 a m. till 5 p.m., the ordinary bookings totalled 88,500. Of this number 35,000 were fore Rosehill alone, this being the greatest number of passengers ...

    Article : 387 words
  10. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The weather is cold and wintry. Rain is threatening. BOURKE, MONDAY. There was a splendid rainfall on Sauturday and ...

    Article : 1,797 words
  11. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Parramatta, hence to London, left Adelaide at 4.10 p.m. yesterday. The R.M.S. Mariposa arrived at Auckland from Sydney on Sunday. She left yesterday at 5 p.m. for San ...

    Article : 127 words
  12. THREE MONTHS ON A WRECK.

    The crew of the steamer Eskdale, of London, have had a rather unusual experience. Their vessel left Newport in February for Pernambaco with coal; she then proceeded to Porto Bico for sugar for Philadelphia, and having taken in ...

    Article : 169 words
  13. THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS AND THE AQUARIA.

    The Zoological Gardens, Moore Park, were visited by a large number of holiday makers yesterday. Both entertainment and instruction were found in the large collection of rare natural history specimens, and in ...

    Article : 117 words
  14. NORTH SHORE REGATTA.

    The North Shore Regatta would have been one of the most attractive events of the day had the weather been more agreeable. As it was the strong wind and the reduc[?]d temperature prevented many persons from ...

    Article : 1,581 words
  15. MEASURING SEA WAVES.

    More interesting attempts have been made to measure the waves of the ocean. Recently there appeared in the Herald particulars of some very successful trials and the results, and by the mail to hand on Friday last the following account ...

    Article : 161 words
  16. EXPECTED FLOOD AT EUSTON.

    River is still rising 3in. per day. Big floods are expected when the Edwards and Murrumbidgee water reaches here. Some of the stores on the low-lying grounds are already flooded out. Other residents are ...

    Article : 54 words
  17. THE STREETS.

    The streets throughout the day presented the customary gay appearance, every conspicuous spot and lofty building being lavishly decorated with flags. This was particularly ...

    Article : 253 words
  18. PICTURESQUE NEW ZEALAND.

    New Zealand has attained already an enviable reputation among globe-trotters as a country rich in natural beauties, and every year sees a growing number of visitors to its shores. The unique and picturesque ...

    Article : 598 words
  19. THE PORT DENISON.

    The steamship Port Denison, of the Anglo-Australasian line, arrived yesterday from London, with passengers and part cargo. After having been cleared inward the Port Denison brought up in Athol Bight, and this morning will be ...

    Article : 1,188 words
  20. CASUALTIES.

    A schoolboy, named William Elliott, aged 8 years, residing at No. 14, Terminus-street, was playing amongst some trucks near the railway station yesterday, and received a severe injury to his left leg. He ...

    Article : 182 words
  21. THE THEATRES.

    The three chief play-houses of this city were occupied last evening with large and enthusiastic audiences. At the Theatre Royal "Pepita" was performed, and the opera gave evident enjoyment to all in front of the ...

    Article : 393 words
  22. DEDUCTIONS UNDER SUPERANNUATION ACT.

    Sir,—Would you kindly allow me a short space to refer to your sub-leader on the above subject in Friday's paper? You there say: "A curious defect in the Civil Service Act has been brought to light within ...

    Article : 360 words
  23. ALHAMBRA MUSIC HALL.

    Frank Smith's Alhambra Music Hall was crowded to the doors last evening to witness the change of programme. Long before the curtain rose "standing room only" was announced, and numbers ...

    Article : 152 words
  24. THE ELECTION OF METROPOLITAN.

    Sir,—I must leave others to discuss the soundness of Mr. Gregory Walker's opinion, as publinhed in the Herald. I will notice only what, I suppose, may be called one of the ob[?]ter dicta connected with it. Mr. ...

    Article : 260 words
  25. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The sports in connection with the Eight-hours Demonstration to-day were attended by about a thousand persons. The cricket ground dried up considerably during the day, but the weather was very cold. The ...

    Article : 256 words
  26. HAYMARKET MUSIC-HALL.

    A crowded house greeted a very excellent programme provided by Messrs. Murray and Marion's Mammoth Minstrels, at the Haymarket Music Hall, last evening. The first part, minstrelsy, created much mirth; and ...

    Article : 98 words
  27. THE SPORTS.

    The sports were brought off at Rosehill racecourse, which the demonstr[?]tion committee had hired for the day. And it is doubtful if they could have selected a much better spot—not only because it is properly ...

    Article : 1,097 words
  28. PORT ADELAIDE.

    It is proposed that the Port Adelaide channel be deepened to 23ft. at low water, at a cost of £62,614, and that the work be proceeded with as rapidly as the present plant will allow. The undertaking, it is said, would provide work as well as ...

    Article : 184 words
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