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  2. SHEARERS' MEETING at QUIRINDI,

    A meeting of shearers and others interested in the Shearers' Union was held in the School of Arts on Saturday evening. Mr. G. Underwood of Quirindi Station, took the chair, and there were about 70 other ...

    Article : 148 words
  3. THE WALLSEND MINERS.

    In reply to the request of the Wallsend minors for extra payment for working under the 6ft. band, the manager has written to the lodge secretary telling him that he is working the mine strictly in accordance with ...

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  4. LECTURES.

    Last evening the Rev. J. W. Inglis, of Leichhardt, delivered a lecture at the St. Leonnrds School of Arts on the above subject in the presenre of a fairly good audience. The Rev. H. A. Hutchinson presided, and ...

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  5. SHIPPING REPORTS. &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered outwards, April 15: Abergeldie, ship 1152 tons Captain Levie, for London; Elingamite(s.), 1675 tons, Captain P. W. Bull, for Melbourbe; Karaweera (s.), 929 tons, Captain W. B. Blown, for Adelaide, via ...

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  6. AMUSEMENTS.

    The change of programme at Frank Smith's Alhambra Music Hall last evening was the means of drawing a large and appreciative audience to witness the same. The first part of the entertainment ...

    Article : 231 words
  7. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The greatest interest is manifested in the Amending Land Bill. The general opinion is that though Mr. Brunker has been anxious to act liberally towards the pastoralists, yet his colleagues have hampered him. ...

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  8. THE SOUTH COAST RAILWAY EXTENSION.

    Much dissatisfaction was expressed here upon the receipt of Saturday's Herald showing the reception given by the Minister for Works to the subject of the extension of the South Coast Railway from Kiama to ...

    Article : 197 words
  9. THE STEAMER PORT CAROLINE.

    The age of fast cargo steamers has been well inaugurated in the construction of such vessels as the Port Denison, the Damascus, Australasian, and others. These steamers, as is pretty generally known, are fitted up ...

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  10. THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII.

    Another representation of Pain's "Last Days of Pompeii" was given in Phillip Park last night, and was highly successful. Herr Weitzmann's da[?]ing feats on the tight rope were performed with an amount of ...

    Article : 90 words
  11. THE WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY.

    The following rain and river reports are to hand:— Walgett, Barwon, 4ft., falling; Namoi, 4ft., falling; Mogil, 4ft., stationary; Mungindi, 2ft. 6in., falling; Brewarrina, 40 points rain, river 1ft. 9in., falling ...

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  12. MOSSMAN'S BAY MUSICAL UNION.

    The seventh concert of the Mossmnn's Bay Musical Union takes place at Mossman's Bay, on the 25th instant; and as the members of the society have been untiring in their attendances at the practices, and ...

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  13. THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS IN THE CLARENCE DISTRICT.

    A large deputation from Grifton, Ulmarra and Maclean met the Railway Commissioners at Yamba this morning, and accompanied Messrs. Eddy and Oliver up the river, arguments and lacts being adduced ...

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  14. CONCERT AT BALMAIN.

    A concert was given at the Balmain Town-hall, last night, in aid of the sufferers by the recent storm. Alderman E. H. Buchanan, the Mayor of the borough, presided, Mr. W. Ryan rendered a solo on the whistle ...

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  15. JOHN BRIGHT—HIS LIFE AND WORK.

    Last night, under the auspices of the Woollahra Literary and Debating Society, Mr. Alfred Allen, M.L.A., delivered a lecture on "The Late John Bright-His Life and Work," in St. Mathias' ...

    Article : 234 words
  16. MADAME PATTI'S INCOME.

    Madame Patti has sailed from Bordeaux for South America (says Truth), and except as to three concerts in London and seven in the provinces under the direction of Mr. Kuhe, next autumn, she will be ...

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  17. GOULBURN CIRCUIT COURT.

    At the Circuit Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Foster, James Cronan pleaded guilty to burglary at Bungendore, and was sentenced to two years' hard labour in Goulburn gaol. Josoph Watson and William ...

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  18. WHAT PRIESTS HAVE DONE FOR SCIENCE.

    The Rev. William Kelly, S.J., of St. Aloysins College, delivered a lecture on the above subject in the Roman Catholic Bible Hall, William-street, last evening. The lecture was the second of a series arranged ...

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  19. THE STEAMER CHANGSHA, FROM HONGKONG.

    The China Navigation Company's steamer Changsha arrived last night in Watson's Bay. She left Hongkong 23rd March; strong E.N.E. wind across China Sea, then moderate winds till arrival at Port Darwin April 2nd. Lett Port ...

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  20. H.M.S. RAVEN.

    H.M.S. Raven, Lieutenant and Commander Wyberg, left here November 9 for Hobart. Remained there till December 4, went thence, to Wellington, and had a fast run across. Stayed at the capital city of New Zealand until December 20, ...

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  21. H.M.S. ORLANDO.

    Yesterday the flagship of Rear-Admiral Fairfax, C.B., arrived in Farm Cove from Auckland. Mrs. Fairfax also arrived. The Orlando left Auckland on the 9th, and it was said at Auckland that her departure was viewed with sincere ...

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  22. H.M.S. LIZARD.

    The Lizard has been away seven months from Sydney. She went from here to Lord Howe Island on September 4, arriving there on the 7th; thence to Norfolk Island arriving on the 10th and left on the 11th. This was in company with ...

    Article : 485 words
  23. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    A mob of mixed ewes and rams (2500), from New Breelong to Merlwood, Marthaguy Creek, Macdonald Bros., owners, Innes Macdonald in charge, are approaching. Apple Tree Flat, on the Mudgee-road, ...

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  24. THE N. G. L. S. HABSBURG.

    The Imperial German mail steamer Habsburg arrived from Bremen, via ports, yesterday. She had some 254 passengers on board after leaving Colombo, including the remainder of the passengers left on board the company's steamer ...

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  25. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    The monthly meeting of the Pressmen and Stereotypere' Union was held last night at the Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, the president being in the chair. The balance-sheet, as submitted, showed a satisfactory ...

    Article : 706 words
  26. CASUALTIES.

    About half-past 9 o'olock yesterday morning the dead body of an old man, name unknown, was found lying-dead in his tent Ramsay's bu[?]h, Ashfield, by a man named William Bernshaw, who lives in a tent in the same ...

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  27. THE ALBURY VINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION.

    A well-attended meeting was held this afternoon by the committee of the Albury Vinegrowers Association, Mr. James Day, president, in the chair. Mr. J. D. Lankester, the secretary, reported that he had attended ...

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  28. ADDRESS OF BISHOP BARRY BEFORE THE CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE SOCIETY.

    Sir,—Evidently the Primate's remark at the recent meeting of the Christian Evidence Society, to the effect that when certain people fall out honest men get their rights, was not generally acceptable. Mr. Tebbutt ...

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  29. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by ordinary): Rev. J. Dunn (Albury). W. L. Splatt (Woomargama), Miss Finn (North Melbourne), Joseph Hamilton (Melbourne). For Sydney (by ordinary): Mr. and Mrs. D. J. ...

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  30. PUBLIC WORKS OR RELIEF WORKS.

    Sir,—Sir Henry Parkes has stated that the Government will not upon any account open relief works ana has so far kept his promise by initiating necessary and reproductive works, such as Shea's Creek reclamation ...

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  31. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Parramatta, with the inward English mail on board, arrived at Albany at 10.45 p.m. on Sunday, and left at 8.30 a.m. yesterday for Adelaide. The R.M.S. Ballaarat, of the P. and O. line, hence to London ...

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  32. THE GEORGE-STREET MARKETS.

    Sir,—"Citizen's" letter in Saturday's Herald directs attention to a matter demanding immediate action. The last stone of the "Centennial Hall" has been laid by the daughter of our Mayor; the ...

    Article : 153 words
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  34. THE H. R. N. S. N. CO.'S MAITLAND.

    Agreeably with prior announcement the Hunter River passenger steamer Maitland has for the past three months been withdrawn from service whilst being fitted with a set of four new steel boilers, built by Mort's Dock and ...

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  35. VOLUNTEER MOUNTED INFANTRY.

    Sir,—How is it that Sydney cannot produce a corps of Volunteer Mounted Infantry? We have plenty of young men and good riders who would willingly join such a corps if it were formed on a purely volunteer ...

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  36. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT AT YOUNG.

    A trial of the electric light was made this evening With success. There are nine iron posts in the principal streets, carrying five 16-candle power lamps. In other parts of the town the streets are lighted by ...

    Article : 97 words
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