Sir,—I note in the Herald of this morning a statement (in one of the letters advocating prayer for rain) that we have had no water to do anything with, or to irrigate with, for the last 10 years. I think I hve read that truth is a divine ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 844 wordsMr. Scarr was, as usual, to time yesterday with the weights for the handicaps to be decided at Rosehill on Saturday next, and his adjustments are published in another part of this issue. Bay II. heads the list for the Granville ...
Article : 889 wordsThe attendance at the Exhibition to-day numbered 7045. Orchestral concerts were given in the afternoon and evening. It is announced that the Railway Department will ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 552 wordsSir,—Re united prayer for rain, I have much pleasure in endorsing the remarks of your correspondent, William Moles, in your issue of yesterday, excepting on one point. I think a week day should be set apart for that purpose. ...
Article : 270 wordsSir,—Will you allow me to point out that, while united action by all the churches with regard to prayer for rain would, probably, have the desired effect of moving Divine Providence to send us that much-desired b[?]n, yet we can ...
Article : 247 wordsThe resignation by Sir Samuel Griffith of his position on the Federal Council has been announced. He does not, however, intend to sever his connection with the council. His appointment would expire at the end ...
Article : 236 wordsThe following is a return of colonial spirits at the bonded distilleries for the week ended Friday, November 23, in proof gallons:— Description of stock, rum; stock in store the 16th November, ...
Article : 132 wordsThe Tasmanian four-oar crew, chosen to represent the "tight little island" in the Intercolonial Champion Four-oar Race, which takes place on the Parramatta River next Saturday afternoon, ...
Article : 471 wordsSi[?],—Severe as the ordeal of a protracted drought may prove to all, more or less, it will nevertheless, if rightly received, be for the best good of the community at large. In all dispensations the Creator and Ruler of the ...
Article : 324 wordsIn gold to-day Star of the East were rather lower. Great Extended Hustler's were firm, and North Johnson's were higher. There was a weak market in silver shares, nearly all selling at further reduced prices. ...
Article : 344 wordsAn influential deputation waited on the Minister for Education to-day and urged the advisableness of having natural history taught in the State schools. Mr. Johnson promised to give the matter his earnest ...
Article : 280 wordsThis morning there was a fairly large attendance of the trade at Darling Harbour auction sales. The forage market was better stocked than for some time past 33 trucks being forward; 10 were of hay, 11 of chaff[?] and 12 of straw. Buyers purchased all ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 412 wordsSir,—Nearly two years ago, I remember it well, I sent my old hands away for a spell; they'd depleted and "protected" me nearly to death, and then showed a "deficit" that deprived me of breath. But for the six ...
Article : 337 wordsMount Sheba Gold-sluicing Company, Limited, November 24.—Tunnel for Tail Race: During the week 7ft. have been driven by three shifts of two men each. The rock now looks a little softer. The shaft still keeps very hard, only making 2ft. ...
Article : 2,001 wordsLast night the prizes won at the Balmain Regatta, which took place on the Prince of Wales's Birthday, were distributed in the Town Hall, by Mrs. Buchanan (Mayoress). Mr. E. H. Buchanan, the Mayor, presided, and there was ...
Article : 142 wordsLate on Saturday night the steamer Dolphin, belonging to Symon, Hammond, and Hubble, caught fire at Fremantle, in the harbour. No one was aboard at the time. The fire was first seen from the shore. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 220 wordsSir,—It has usually been the boast of this colony that being thoe oldest of the group, its policy has been more settled, stable, and less swayed by sudden impulses than the others; more decorous, sound, and solid. What, then, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 657 wordsThis afternoon William Beach, the Illawarra sculler, and Edward Hanlan, the Canadian oarsman, meet on the Parramatta Championship Course in order to decide their match for £1000. Both men are in good condition, and ...
Article : 407 wordsA special meeting has been called of the Church of England Synod for to-morrow, when the Bishop of Tasmania, Dr. Sandford, will announce his intended departure for England. ...
Article : 62 wordsH.M.S. Egeria, which has arrived from Fiji, took soundings of the proposed cable from Suva to New Zealand. ...
Article : 23 wordsSir,—One point was omitted by the Premier in his masterly reply to the monster deputation which waited on him with reference to the above proposed railway last week. He showed conclusively that this railway, if made, must ...
Article : 368 wordsMessrs. W. C. Yuille and Co. held a sale of racehorses at Tattersall's Bazaar to-day. Amongst the lots passed in was Niagara, at 340 guineas. The sales included the following:—Elland, J. Cripps, 105 guineas; Waitega, Mr. ...
Article : 76 wordsSir,—Where is the fault? Is it want of patronage or want of pluck? From Trickett to Searle, New South Wales has given year after year sculling champions to the world, yet Bedford's eight is about the only one for years ...
Article : 120 wordsA coursing match was held at Wallerawang on Saturday afternoon, for Mr. James Loneragau's silver cup. The arrangements were conducted by Mr. Patrick Egan, who officiated as slipper; and Mr. Frank Field acted as ...
Article : 183 wordsSir,—In to-day's Herald you refer to the robberies at Croydon and other suburbs. I shall not be the least surprised to hear of a number at Summer Hill. The police are at all times hanging about the railway station, and ...
Article : 85 wordsThe Sir Joseph Banks Gold Cup Handicap, of 800 sovs., has closed with the very satisfactory list of 187 nominations, comprising all the best athletes of the colonies. This augurs well for the running of this important handicap. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 27 Nov 1888, Page 5
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