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  2. WEIGHT OF THE BRAIN.

    Sir,—Under the above heading in your issue of this morning, "Capitas" writes that I am somewhat in error for stating that the best on record was the brain of a Scotch working man, weighing 67oz. My authority is an article ...

    Article : 552 words
  3. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    The following quotations were recorded on Saturdny by the Associated Brokers:—British Broken Hill, paid up, £6 19s., £6 19s. 6d.; South, paid up, £10 7s. 6d., £10 10s., £10 11s.; Centrals, paid up, £6 18s. 6d.; Day Dreams, ...

    Article : 1,004 words
  4. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    The meeting of the North Willoughby Council was held on Monday, the 5th instant. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Simpson), and Aldermen Forsyth, Ludowici, Fuller. Muston, and Landers. Minutes of previous meeting were ...

    Article : 866 words
  5. SERMONS BY THE PRIMATE.

    The Primate delivered at St Andrew's Cathedral last evening, in the presence of a very large congregation, the fourth of the Lenten lectures, on the subject of "Christ and our Moral Life." Dr. Barry dealt more particularly ...

    Article : 1,117 words
  6. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    There was a good business on Chauge on Saturday. Broken Hill was well supported at late advances, a large yield being expected this week. South and Central improved. South Extended had a good rise, consequent on ...

    Article : 312 words
  7. MEETINGS.

    The annual meeting of the Sydney Jewish Sabbath School took place yesterday morning at the New Masonic Hall, Castlereagh-street. The Rev. A. B. Davis presided, and there was a fair attendance, amongst those present being ...

    Article : 1,091 words
  8. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

    Sir,—Your correspondent "E. R.," in to-day's issue, seems to be hardly justified in his attack on ministers of all denominations, but more especially on the "clorgy" of the Church of England," by whom "tho religious education ...

    Article : 744 words
  9. VOLAPUK—THE LANGUAGE OF COMMERCE.

    Sir,—Some time since you published a most interesting letter from Dr. Sohwartzbach on the subject of "Volap[?]k," which really deserved for more than the more passing notice which it received from the public Having before ...

    Article : 700 words
  10. FIVE DOCK.

    A special meeting of the municipal council of Five Dock was held on Thursday night, to discuss ways and means. The Mayor's minute was read and adopted. In the minute the Mayor drew attention to the fact that the yearly income ...

    Article : 203 words
  11. MANAGERS REPORTS.

    Pinnaclo Tribute Silver-mining Company, Limited, March 3.—The 100ft. level has been driven 7ft. There is no change to report. The ore is still as strong as over and of good quality. The 200ft. level has been driven 4ft. 6in. ...

    Article : 1,159 words
  12. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.

    Following a pastoral letter to the clergy and laity, the primate delivered a sermon yesterday morning, at All Saints', Woollahra, advocating the cause of special religious instruction in Public schools, the text being from ...

    Article : 192 words
  13. ASHFIELD.

    In accordance with arrangement made by the Ashfield Municipal Council, a ballot was taken on Thursday, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., on the question of borrowing a sum of £25,000, to be expended on the ...

    Article : 92 words
  14. ST. PETERS.

    This council held its for (nightly meeting on March 4. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Fallick), and a full council. Correspondence: from W. L. Smith, requesting that his footpath be asphalted—request to be complied with ...

    Article : 222 words
  15. MESSRS. BARRY and ABIGAIL'S STATISTICS.

    Sir,—Notwithstanding the elaborate show which your correspondents' figures present on paper, I still maintain that my figures ara irrofutable, and can be verified without reforence to statistics at all. No sober Protestant would ...

    Article : 500 words
  16. PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

    The sittings of the Presbyterian General Assembly were resumed on Saturday, at 10 a.m. PETITIONS FOR LEAVE TO SELL LAND. The report of the, committee on church property, law, ...

    Article : 644 words
  17. THE SALE OF POISONS.

    Sir,—The recent additions to the list of poisons that may only be sold by a licensed vendor of poisons having been commented upon frecly, and to some extent favourably in your columns, will you permit me to point out one or two ...

    Article : 544 words
  18. PROSPECT AND SHERWOOD.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Prospect and Sherwood Council was held in the council-chamber on Tuesday. Present: The Mayor (Mr. H. T. Jones) and Aldermen Joseph Booth, John Booth, Muston, Hollior, Austin, and ...

    Article : 190 words
  19. THE LOCOMOTIVE TRIUMPH OF PROTECTION.

    Sir,—I learn from the Herald this morning that the Government has decided to offer the manufacture of the locomotives to our own manufacturers at £3000 for each locomotive. This is a grave and seriously higher charge ...

    Article : 440 words
  20. HURSTVILLE.

    The fortnigutiy meeting of the Hurstville Council was held at the Council-chambers on Thursday evening last. There were present—The Mayor (Alex. Milsop), with Aldermen Patrick, Humphrey, Gannon, Peake, Tidswell, ...

    Article : 748 words
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