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  2. PRAYER FOR RAIN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    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 ...

    Article : 293 words
  3. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 844 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE TURF.

    Mr. 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 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    The 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 ...

    Article : 356 words
  6. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ADELAIDE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 552 words
  7. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—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 words
  8. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—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 words
  9. QUEENSLAND.

    The 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 words
  10. COMMERCIAL.

    The 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 words
  11. AQUATICS.

    The 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 words
  12. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Si[?],—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 words
  13. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    In 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 words
  14. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    An 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 words
  15. PRODUCE MARKET—MONDAY.

    This 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 ...

    Article : 603 words
  16. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 412 words
  17. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS BILL.

    Sir,—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 words
  18. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Mount 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 words
  19. BALMAIN REGATTA.

    Last 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 words
  20. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Late 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. ...

    Article : 97 words
  21. MOOREFIELD RACING CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 220 words
  22. The APPOINTMENT of COLONIAL GOVERNORS.

    Sir,—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, ...

    Article : 349 words
  23. FAT STOCK SALES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 657 words
  24. THE BEACH AND HANLAN CONTEST.

    This 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 words
  25. TASMANIA.

    A 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 words
  26. NEW ZEALAND.

    H.M.S. Egeria, which has arrived from Fiji, took soundings of the proposed cable from Suva to New Zealand. ...

    Article : 23 words
  27. THE INVERELL TO GRAFTON RAILWAY.

    Sir,—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 words
  28. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) SALE OF RACEHORSES.

    Messrs. 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 words
  29. EIGHT-OAR RACES.

    Sir,—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 words
  30. COURSING AT WALLERAWANG.

    A 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 words
  31. ROBBERIES IN THE SUBURBS.

    Sir,—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 words
  32. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The 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. ...

    Article : 54 words
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