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  2. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    The Northbrook is to be berthed at Dalton's Wharf to-day, to discharge her cargo from London. The ship Durham was towed to a discharging berth at the Circular Quay yesterday. The Gleniffer is to be towed from the Circular Quay to ...

    Article : 1,261 words
  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    After several postponements, the farewell pianoforte recital of Madame Jaffa was given last evening in the Y. M. C. A. Hall. The pianiste was unfortunate in her audience, the number of which was distressingly ...

    Article : 428 words
  4. POLICE PROTECTION.

    Sir,—I am not a constant reader of yours, for the reason that my businesses frequently call me into localities which the daily press seldom penetrates. But you, of all men, will take my word for it that I am ...

    Article : 728 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Rain continues to fall. The total for June was 5in. 15 points, making a total for the past six months of 22in. 31 points. The Murray is 11ft. 8in. over the summer level. ...

    Article : 1,464 words
  6. NEWS BY THE ENGLISH MAIL.

    The trial of Mrs. Phil. Robinson's petition for divorce was resumed before Mr. Justice Butt on May 28. Mrs. Sarah Eliza Robinson, the petitioner, appeared in person, and ...

    Article : 384 words
  7. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE ASSAULT CASE.

    At Bow-street an application has been made for a summons against the Duke of Cambridge by a reporter, who has charged the Duke with assaulting him at the Horse Guards parade ground on Saturday, ...

    Article : 291 words
  8. GIBB LINE STEAMER FROM HONGKONG.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, local agents for the line, are advised that the steamship Duke of Hackingham, under the auspices of the Gibb line, is expected to leave Hongkong for Sydney about the 15th instant. She is ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. COMPARATIVE RATES OF FREIGHT TO MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY.

    A rather remarkable Illustration of the high comparative cost of freight to Melbourne is furnished by the following report from a Puget Sound circular:—"Rates may be quoted nominally at say 60s Melbourne wharf, and 45s to 47s 6d ...

    Article : 162 words
  10. A QUARTER'S SHIPPING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 76 words
  11. A SCENE IN THE WENTWORTH POLICE COURT.

    At the Police-court to-day three men were prosecuted by the police for having illegally felled timber on Crown lands. The men, it was alleged, were employed by the municipal council to form a brush-wood ...

    Article : 214 words
  12. "MOUSTIQUE" AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

    This evening, at the Opera House, will be produced a comic opera in three acts, written by the late Marcus Clarke, and composed by Henri Kowalski. During the year 1880 the author and composer collaborated with an ...

    Article : 344 words
  13. A REMAKABLE TALE OF SHIPWRECK.

    A wonderful story has been published of the adventures of the survivors of the barque Gettysburg, of Aberdeen, which was wrecked on the desert island Morant Cayes, 33 miles from Jamaica. The ...

    Article : 597 words
  14. THE CITY RAILWAY.

    Sir,—The thanks of the many hundreds who now daily cross Hyde Park on their way to and from business, and the thanks of the community in general, are due to the writer of the letter signed ...

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  15. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In reading the list of burglaries published in your Wednesday's issue, I notice that the robberies of jewellers'shops in the city which have occurred recently are not included. Simmat's shop was broken ...

    Article : 244 words
  16. THE LINWOOD COLLIERY.

    It is reported that a slight creep occurred in the Linwood Colliery this morning. The miners are uneasy in the adjoining mine, viz. Wickham and Bullock Island, and have ceased work. The manager at the Linwood ...

    Article : 286 words
  17. MR. FRANK LINCOLN.

    If the hilarity of the large audiences at the School of Arts on Saturday and Monday nights be any criterion, Mr. Lincoln's second season in Sydney should prove very successful. There is good and sufficient reason for Mr. ...

    Article : 360 words
  18. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Will you allow me to suggest to the authorities that in addition to the police being duplicated (which should have been done long since, particularly on dark winter nights) that they should be supplied with dark ...

    Article : 109 words
  19. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Carthage (P. and O. line) left Adelaide at 4.5 p.m. yesterday, for London. The R.M.S. Iberia (Orient line), inward from London, left Albany at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, for Adelaide. ...

    Article : 199 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—As an outcome of the death of poor Sutherland and an attempt to murder Constable Slater, it has been decided that in future the police are to go in pairs, but they are not to be armed. The decision arrived at by ...

    Article : 791 words
  21. PASTGRAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Farming pursuits are much, impeded by the continuous rain. Although there have been three frosts, tomatoes, corn, and pumpkins are still growing. Forward crops are lying down, the ground being too wet. ...

    Article : 136 words
  22. MISS MYRA KEMBLE'S DEPARTURE.

    Miss Myra Kemble left Sydney by yesterday's express for Melbourne, whence she sails on Friday next, by the Liguria, for a twelve months' visit to England. Among those who assembled at the station to wish the ...

    Article : 171 words
  23. NEWCASTLE SHIPPING.

    the Waterloo, 1918 tons, Captain Johnston, to load for San Francisco, the Iris, 340 tons, Captain B. Williamson, and the Corona, 1193 tons, Captain R. J. Milne, have entered out at Melbourne for Newcastle. The following shipping at ...

    Article : 184 words
  24. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne, by express from Albury:—Miss L. Moore, Miss B. Moore (Geelong), J. H. Topp, Miss House (Warrigal), George Beeby (Narandera), Mrs. Darlot and child (Ararat). C. Duchatel (Silverton), T. Harris (Albury), ...

    Article : 419 words
  25. ENGLAND AND CENTRAL AFRICA.

    The Times publishes the following statement from an obviously-inspired correspondent, from which it looks as if England is likely to annex all that is left of Central ...

    Article : 414 words
  26. THE ALHAMBRA.

    The change of programme at the Alhambra last night drew a crowded house. Miss Kate Howard, who is a new addition to the already strong company, made her first appearance in the second part in two ...

    Article : 207 words
  27. ARRIVALS AT FOREIGN PORTS.

    Wally, barque, from Newcastle January 15, at Acapulo May 4; Loch Trool, barque, from Newcastle January 1, at Antofagasta March 11; Lochee, ship, from Sydney March 29, at Calcutta May 26; Balbarry, barque, from Newcastle ...

    Article : 127 words
  28. BAY OF CADIZ.

    The New South Wales Marine Board held an inquiry yesterday with respect to the missing ship Bay of Cadiz, which left Sydney eight months ago for San Francisco. After hearing some evidence—as given in another column—the inquiry ...

    Article : 51 words
  29. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    For Sydney, from Lyttelton, the Stella, barque, 477 tons, Captain Ritch, and the barque Thurso, Captain Stannard, are reported to have sailed prior to the 28th [?]ltimo. The Aratapu cleared at Auckland for Newcastle, via Tairua, on the 24th ...

    Article : 103 words
  30. THE PETRIFIED HUMAN REMAINS (?).

    Sir,—Dr. M'Carthy, in his letter of to-day, expresses himself as quite satisfied that he has, by his having "chiselled, gouged, rough-filed to a plain surface, finefiled, sand-papered, pumiced, and roughly polished," ...

    Article : 347 words
  31. THE AUSTRALASIAN UNITED STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

    The Marquis of Lorne's name is now added to the directorate of the above company, the result of whose economical and concentrated management is shown in the prosperous returns for the year 1888, which has been marked by the ...

    Article : 330 words
  32. THE INTERCOLONIAL VICTORS' ACT.

    Sir,—An extraordinary statement appears in the Melbourne Argus, of Friday last, to the effect that the Government of New South Wales have recently passed an Act to admit of the issue of warrants in other ...

    Article : 213 words
  33. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I read with more than ordinary attention and interest the letter of Mr. Gannon, in your issue of Saturday, on the above now all-important question. If we are to enjoy proper police protection, we must lot ...

    Article : 161 words
  34. THE NORTHBROOK'S PASSAGE.

    The Northbrook came up from Watson's Bay yesterday and anchored below Garden Island. She is a splendid carrying vessel, formerly a ship, and has hold capacity for 3000 tons of cargo. Her builders were Richardson, Duck, and ...

    Article : 351 words
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