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  2. DROUGHT AND PROTECTION.

    Sir,—Mr. W. H. Webb, of Bathurst, has doubtless, stated the case for the freetraders by the last sentence of his recent letter to the Herald, which ran thus:—"Protectionists can now see that if there were a duty of £3 or ...

    Article : 779 words
  3. PUBLIC TENDERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 643 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL.

    On Friday evening the management of the Theatre Royal, according to an advertisement which appears in another column, will welcome the American baseball teams who are to arrive by the steamship Alameda. The American Consul ...

    Article : 88 words
  5. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. SYDNEY.

    A meeting of the sydney Municipal Council was held in the Town Hall yesterday, when the salaries to the corporation officials for the ensuing year were fixed. The Mayor (Alderman Dean, chapman, Meeks, Buckle, M. Harris, ...

    Article : 824 words
  6. ALEXANDRIA.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Alexandria Council was held on the 4th instant. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Dacey), with Aldermen Jesson, Foskett, Allen, Cloughessey, [?]urner, Setchell, Harden, Hannon, Ralph, Marr, ...

    Article : 297 words
  7. CONCERT AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL, NEWTOWN.

    A varied entertainment was given at St. George's Hall, King-street, Newtown, last evening, in aid of a workman named Richard Penman, who some months ago met with a severe accident at the Leichhardt Town Hall during the time ...

    Article : 403 words
  8. ST. LEONARDS.

    The usual meeting of this council was held on Tuesday last. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Jenkins, in the chair), Aldermen Bell, Cowies, Clarke, Eaton, Hagan, Punch, Phillips, and Stephenson. Correspondence: From ...

    Article : 1,098 words
  9. BURWOOD.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Burwood municipal council was held on the 10th instant. Present; The Mayor (Alderman H. Lipscomb), Aldermen Archer, Wright, Hardie, Scholes, Lacov, and Redman. ...

    Article : 363 words
  10. CONCERT.

    A concert by Miss Frances Saville's pupils was given in the Y. M. C. A. Hell yesterday evening, and was attended by a large and fashionable audience. The programme was opened with Abt's "Greeting," which was well rendered ...

    Article : 187 words
  11. SCARCITY OF SEAMEN AT NEWCASTLE.

    There is a great scarcity of seamen in this port. No less than 14 foreign-going vessels are detained, being unable to complete their crows. All the Horse Shoe is blocked up with loaded ships Wages are now £6 per month for the ...

    Article : 68 words
  12. A GOLDEN WEDDING.

    Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. James South, both of whom are very old colonists, well known in Victoria, particularly at Ballarat, where they resided in the early days. Mr. and Mrs. South, ...

    Article : 260 words
  13. THE LATE BISHOP BARKER AND NONCONFORMISTS.

    Sir,—As the subject of intercommunion between the Church of England and other denominations is at present very much in discussion, it occurs to me that the views of the late Primate of Australia may not be without interest. ...

    Article : 611 words
  14. LEICHHARDT.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Leichhardt Council was held on November the 10th. Present: The Mayor (Mr. Sidney Smith, M.L.A.), Aldermen May, Moore, Hearne, Rodwell, Wragge, M'Credie, Winkle and Saddler. ...

    Article : 1,137 words
  15. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 584 words
  16. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE.

    A conference of representatives from the Marrickville and Newtown Councils was held in the Marrickville Town Hall last night to take such steps as might be deemed expedient for the drainage of the low-lying lands on the ...

    Article : 399 words
  17. DARLINGTON.

    The monthly meeting of the Darlington Council was held on Thursday, November 6. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Elvy), with Aldermen Hawken, M.L.A., Spring, Graham, Johnson, Boverley, Pepper, Crispin, and Beale. ...

    Article : 307 words
  18. WAVERLEY.

    This council met on Tuesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Mr. T. J. Dickson) and Aldermen Cameron, Jessep, Hewlett, Guest, Macpherson, Martin, Read, Simpson, Henwood, and Spring. Communications were received: ...

    Article : 771 words
  19. POSTAL CHARGE ON CHRISTMAS CARDS.

    Sir,—Under the Postal Act I find that all mail matter closed against inspection is charged letter rate, and a fine as well. Now, I would kindly ask you, sir, through your valuable columns to caution persons posting Christmas and ...

    Article : 92 words
  20. RANDWICK.

    This council held its fortnightly meeting on December the 4th. Present—The Mayor (Alderman Lowe), Aldermen Pearce, Andrews, Napper, Wilson, Spring, and Wall. The finance committee met and recommended for payment ...

    Article : 315 words
  21. PUBLICATION RECEIVED.

    We have received a copy of Pets of the Public: A Book of Beauty, by Edward Ellis (Ellis, Castlereagh-street, Sydney), containing 25 portraits and critical notices of actresses who have been prominent in the performances of ...

    Article : 292 words
  22. THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF POSTAL RATES.

    Sir,—A member of the House, who evidently had the cacœthes lequendi (as he appeared to know very little of the subject upon which he was speaking), during the debate on the proposed reduction of the postal ...

    Article : 379 words
  23. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 176 words
  24. THE PAYMENT OF WATER RATES.

    Sir,—The plan advocated by your correspondent "R. A. G.," in your issue of the 11th instant, would certainly be a great improvement upon the miserable arrangements now in force; but, in my opinion, a still ...

    Article : 159 words
  25. REDFERN.

    The fortnightly council meeting was held on Thursday, the 6th of December. Present—The Mayor (Alderman T. M. Williamson), Aldermen Skinner, Berry, Beveridge, Clarke, Sharp, O'Connell, and Butterfield. ...

    Article : 368 words
  26. RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

    The special services in connection with the re-opening of the Petersham Baptist church were continued on Tuesday evening. A largely-attended tea and public meeting was held. The Rev. J. A. Soper presided at the public ...

    Article : 125 words
  27. MUNICIPAL NOTES.

    At the meeting of the Leichhardt Council, held on Monday evening last, it was resolved to accept the offer of Mr. Edmund Taylor who is prepared to light certain portions of the borough with the electric light with the view of the ...

    Article : 86 words
  28. Advertising

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    Advertising : 128 words
  29. Advertising

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    Advertising : 33 words
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