The steamer Dalcomyn, which arrived this morning, brings Hongkong papers up to September 13. Twenty villages were swept away by floods, near Peking, and 10,000 people were drowned. ...
Article : 198 wordsThe Stockton Colliery resumed operations this morning with 300 men. The deserted and desolate appearance of the mine quickly gave place to a scene of life and activity. The miners are exceedingly pleased to get back to their old ...
Article : 510 wordsA special meeting of the shareholders of the Bank of New Zealand was held here to-day, for the purpose of receiving the report of the shareholders' committee, appointed last April, and to pass resolutions authorising the ...
Article : 1,103 wordsCUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards; October 3, Grecian Bend, three-masted schooner, 216 tons, Captain, J. H. Bostel, for Auckland, via Newcastle; Derwent, ship, 1890 tons, Captain J. R. Andrews, for London; Syren, brig, 157 tons, Captain G. Stewart, ...
Article : 2,413 wordsOn the second day the final experiments with the Cumberland disease was more largely attended than was the first Among the fresh arrivals were Mr. D. Graut, of Hay; Mr. W. Green, Albury; Mr. A. R. Fraser, Tenterfield; ...
Article : 894 wordsA meeting of the Wharf Labourers' Union was held last evening at the Maritime Hall, Sussex-street. The president (Mr. H. Rose) occupied the chair. A letter from the Young branch, No. 6, of the Amalgamated Shearers' ...
Article : 291 wordsThe body of a newly-born female child, wrapped in brown paper, was discovered this morning in the garden adjoining Mr. Samuel Owen's premises, Church-street. An inquest was held this afternoon before the coroner. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 587 wordsWe have received a copy of the Australian Turf Register for 1888, published by the proprietors of the Australasian, containing in some 592 closely-printed pages the usual index to race meetings and turf register, list of winners, ...
Article : 312 wordsThere were several dust storms to-day. 128 points fell at Till Till during the late rain, 173 points at Old Till Till, and 154 at Glen Emu. The council intend to invite the Governor to visit ...
Article : 427 wordsSir,—This being the time of festivities in our southern districts, I think it opportune to direct some attention to the interesting fact that all of these places south of Sydney Heads are incorrectly designated and expressed (I mean the ...
Article : 216 wordsA well-attended meeting was held this evening to arrange for the formation of a local vinegrowers' association. Most of the district vinegrowers were present, as were also several from Victoria. ...
Article : 708 wordsSir,—Through the medium of your widespread columns I would like to apprise those of the public of Sydney who have dogs which they value of the danger they run of haying them poisoned if allowed in the streets unmuzzled. ...
Article : 222 wordsStock passings: 19 trucks of fat cattle from Bourke for Melbourne, Messrs. Peak and Son; 12 trucks of fat cattle from Bourke for Melbourne, Mr. Fehon; 9 trucks of fat cattle from Bourke for Melbourne, Messrs. C. L. Griffith ...
Article : 256 wordsA lecture was delivered by Mr. Kethel, M.L.A., on the above subject on Monday evening last, at the Town Hall, Marrickville, in aid of the funds of the local Presbyterian Church. The Mayor (Mr. C. Moyes) occupied the chair, ...
Article : 266 wordsSir,—I think that you will agree with me that the authorities should at once put a stop to the practice of breaking (or trying) young horses in the crowded streets of the city. At midday on Monday last two youths of the ...
Article : 166 wordsWhile a witness named Norah Greaves, in a case against Ann Curtis at the Circuit Court, yesterday, was giving evidence against a prisoner, it transpired that Mrs. Greaves, who was the matron at the Silverton Gaol when the prisoner ...
Article : 292 wordsSir,—I have just read Mr. Fraser's lecture on the above subject, and venture to say that no lost man would ever find himself by that gentleman's directions. In the first place, no lost man would ever recover his circle sailing by sitting ...
Article : 315 wordsYesterday was the hottest day that has been experienced this season. A warm wind from the north-west blew nearly the whole day. A slight change occurred just before sundown, when the wind came away from the ...
Article : 77 wordsAt the Industrial Blind Institution, last night, the Rev. J. W. Inglis delivered an eloquent lecture to the blind and their friends on the subject of "The Songs o' Scotland." The hall was crowded, and Sir Alfred Stephen, G.C.M.G., ...
Article : 337 wordsSir,—Though Mr. R. S. Balls' motion, regarding raising municipal revenue from land values only, was lost at the Municipal Conference, that gentleman should not be discouraged. The division was very close—34 voted for it, and 29 against ...
Article : 257 wordsAbout a quarter to 8 a.m. yesterday the dead body of a man unknown was found under an archway, near the Homebush saleyards, by a man named. Frederick Morgan, residing at Homebush. It would appear as though the ...
Article : 165 wordsYesterday the Norddeutscher Lloyd's steamer Hohenstaufen arrived in port from B[?]men, via ports, with passengers and cargo. The steamer managed to arrive in time to get passed by the health authorities at Watson's Bay, and came straight up to a ...
Article : 475 wordsFollowing the Colliburl shearers' cases, which were dismissed by the local bench, the union men were all summoned by the non-union men for using threatening language and intimidation. The cases resulted in each ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 4 Oct 1888, Page 8
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