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  2. THE EXTENSION TO ST. JUDE'S CHURCH, RANDWICK.

    The memorial-stone of the extension of St. Jude's Church was laid on Saturday afternoon by the Primate, in the presence of a numerous gathering of parishioners, The form of service proper to such occasions was used, ...

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  3. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. GRANVILLE.

    The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday. Present: The Mayor (Alderman C. Unwin, in the chair), Aldermen Nobbs, Leggott, Kay, Goff, Forsyth, and Ross. The Mayor ...

    Article : 236 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS. THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII.

    On Saturday evening it is believed that more people were present to witness "The Last Days of Pompeii" than had assembled at any one of its previous representations. The performance was given with much ...

    Article : 165 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: March 16, Edith May, 3-masted schooner, 218 tons, Captain F. S. Steward, for New Zealand; Cypromene, ship, 1834 tons, Captain A. Robertson, for San Francisco. ...

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  6. AQUARIUMS.

    The Bondi and Coogee aquariums were patronised by some thousands of pleasure-seekers on Saturday afternoon, who found plenty of interest and amusement at these most popular resorts. At Bondi several special ...

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  7. TO SAVE SINKING VESSELS.

    A "collision [?]" Is an invention of Mr. James Holmes, once a ship builder at Auckland, but now a resident of Victoria. The trial which has been made of the apron has drawn from the secretary of the Victorian Marine Board a ...

    Article : 260 words
  8. THEATRE ROYAL.—"THE STREETS OF LONDON "

    The production for the first time at the above theatre, of Boucicault's sensational or, as it is styled in the bills, "realistic drama," "The Streets of Lsndon," was a complete success on Saturday evening. ...

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  9. MACDONALDTOWN.

    The fortnightly council meeting was held on March 11, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman A. Murray), and Aldermen Ives, Peake, Jacobsen, Knight, Baldwin, Bryan, Irvine, Fallick, and the council clerk ...

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  10. SMART PASSAGE OF THE MARANOA.

    The steamer Maranoa, Captain Robert Armstrong, reports having left the company's wharf, Brisbane, at 3.50 p.m. on the 16th instant, rounded Cape Moreton at 7.37 p.m. on the 15th, passed Point Danger at 7.40 a.m. on the 16th, South ...

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  11. THE SQUADRON AT AUCKLAND.

    On the 11th instant H.M.S. Opal got up steam and proceeded out of Auckland harbour, into the outer gulf, for the purpose of going through the periodical practice with the big guns. Two floating targets—flags erected upon barrels— ...

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  12. MR. C. E. JEANNERET AT CANOWINDRA.

    Mr. Jeanneret addressed the electors of Canowindra last night. Mr. Rice occupied the chair. The meeting was most orderly, and Mr. Jeanneret was well received. Affer explaining his sudden departure to ...

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  13. GOVERNESSES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I have been much struck by some of the correspondence appearing in the Sydney Morning Herald upon the subject of Governesses. The position of a governess in a general way is so very unenviable, for ...

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  14. WATERLOO.

    A special meeting of this council was held on Thursday hist. Present—The Mayor (Mr. Alderman Howe, M.L.A.), and Aldermen Greenwood, White, Anderson, Lamond, Smith, Williams, and Spicer. After the ...

    Article : 107 words
  15. THE ALLAN LINE OF STEAMERS.

    The chairman at the concert and soiree of the employees of the Allan steamship line, held at Glasgow on the 29th of January, sketched the rise of the line in the following effective manner:—Over three-quarters of a century ago an ...

    Article : 265 words
  16. MUNICIPAL NOTES.

    The Mayor of Canterbury has submitted the following minute to the council of that borough:—I note that the question of allowing, or not, nightsoil to be brought into our now healthy district will, by notice given, ...

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  17. BELLINGER RIVER AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

    The ninth annual exhibition, under the auspices of the Bellinger River Agricultural Association, was opened on Thursday and concluded to-day, and was a great success. The weather, though showery on the ...

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  18. FIREWORKS IN PHILLIP PARK. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In to-day's Herald Mr. William A. Storey ventures to say that "if it had not been for the attraction there "Agate" would not have taken the trouble to visit the Park on that occasion at all." What Mr. ...

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  19. NEWTOWN.

    The fortnightly meeting of this Council was held on March 12, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman Jolly), and Aldermen Dolman, Medway, Smith, Eggleton, O'Connell, Lane, and White, and ...

    Article : 532 words
  20. DEPARTURE OF THE MENMUIR.

    The pioneer excursion steamer in the E. and A. Company's fleet for a cruise to Japanese and Chinese ports has left upon her journey. Departure was taken on Saturday afternoon, and the last of the lucky excursionists to the Flowery ...

    Article : 242 words
  21. HAYMARKET MUSIC HALL.

    The announcement of the reappearance of the Federal Minstrels in Sydney was sufficient to fill the Haymarket Music Hall on Saturday evening with an assemblage of admirers. The average audience will ...

    Article : 322 words
  22. CASUALTIES.

    A painter, named Henry Alfred Currie, aged 38 years, residing at Portland-street, Waterloo, met with a sheeking death on Saturday afternoon About 1.50 p.m. he endeavoured to jump on a special ...

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  23. DEPARTURE OF THE R.M.S. VALETTA.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Valetta cleared Sydney Heads at 1.20 p.m. on Saturday fast, for London. She was escorted down the harbour by one or two small steamers, from which she parted amid mutual cheers and waving of ...

    Article : 112 words
  24. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Orient Company's R.M.S. Austral, hence to London via ports, arrived at Adelaide from Melbourne yesterday. The N. G. Lloyd's steamer Nurnberg, inward from Bremen, via ports, passed Gabo Island at 6.30 p.m. yesterday. ...

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  25. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—"M. E. Glover" still persists in his, or her, heartless remarks upon that class of society which deserves our sympathy instead of insult. He, or she, advises a governess to expunge the word "menial" ...

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  26. THE NATIONAL FAIR.

    We have received several communications in reference to the so-called "National Fair" movement. From the statement which has been made by Mr. A. Allen, M.L.A., it appears that he was requested some ...

    Article : 347 words
  27. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    A musical and dramatic entertainment in aid of the St. Francis's Conference Society of St. Vincent de Paul was given in the Royal Standard Theatre on Saturday night by the members of the Rough Diamond ...

    Article : 152 words
  28. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—"Constant Reader" accuses me, in your issue of to-day, of being illogical in my views on this matter. Opinions differ. He talks as though Phillip Park was the only place of recreation in Sydney. Surely ...

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  29. SAILORS' HOME, LIVERPOOL.—DECREASE OF INTEMPERANCE.

    The forty-fourth annual meeting was held on the 4th of last month, and the report showed how extensive a work is being carried on. One of the most gratifying features of the report is that referring to the improved condition of the ...

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  30. PICNIC TO MESSRS. JAMES SANDY AND CO.

    A picnic was tendered by the employees of Messrs. James Sandy and Co., painters and decorators, to the firm, at Correy's Grounds, Cabarita Point, on Saturday. All embarked on a special steamer at Circular Quay, at ...

    Article : 229 words
  31. CANTERBURY.

    The council of the municipal district of Canterbury met at the new chambers, Canterbury, on the 13th instant, when there were present—the Mayor (Alderman J. C. Sharp, J.P.), Aldermen Thompson, M'Bean, ...

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  32. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I agree with "Constant Reader." Either the powers that be have the right to utilise a public park, or a portion thereof, or they have not. It is utterly beside the question for what purpose or for how long ...

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  33. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The "Vendetta" at Her Mrjesty's Theatre drew a very full house on Saturday night, the piece running smoothly from beginning to end, and exciting the keenest interest and enthusiasm of the audience. The ...

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  34. THE OCEANA LEAVING COLOMBO.

    A pleasant incident occurred at Colombo on the occasion of the Oceana leaving that port on her last homeward-bound trip. A Ceylon paper notes the little episode thus:—A ringing British cheer went forth from the decks of the P. ...

    Article : 182 words
  35. THE CRITERION THEATRE.

    The announcement on Saturday that "Betsy" would not be taken off the boards at the Criterion theatre for another week found favour with the public, judging by the large attendance of Saturday night and ...

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  37. THE ACCIDENT TO THE TAIYUAN.

    The China Navigation Company's steamer Taiyuan, which left Port Darwin for Sydney and ports, has made a trip to New Zealand since her last visit here. The accident which occurred to her, and which was referred to in these columns ...

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  40. THE ALHAMBRA.

    The Alhambra commanded its customary patronage on Saturday night, the songs, dances, and Ethiopian sketches, &c., being given with an excellence characteristic of the company. To-night the bill will undergo a ...

    Article : 45 words
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