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  2. THE MINISTER FOR WORKS IN THE WEST.

    The Minister for Works arrived at Orange shortly after noon to-day, having made the journey over the heavy grades on the line between Wellington and Orange in the fastest time yet recorded, 56 miles havidg been travelled in ...

    Article : 903 words
  3. THE FATAL ACCIDENT ON BOARD THE STEAMER MARANOA.

    The chief engineer of the steamer Maranoa gives the following account of the fatal accident on board that vessel to the man Neilson. There was no breakdown of the machinery. A small screw in ...

    Article : 146 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A bazaar in connection with St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church was opened to-day in the School of Arts hall. There was a splendid display of goods, and the attendance was good. ...

    Article : 1,123 words
  5. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    The Victorian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition in Flinders-street adjoining the Anglican Cathedral, will be opened next Wednesday by the Governor. The walls are covered with paintings and drawings. Nearly all ...

    Article : 595 words
  6. METROPOLITAN WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The appointment of three gentlemen to represent the Government, and the election of two to represent the city, and two to represent the suburbs on the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, took place yesterday. A ...

    Article : 396 words
  7. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM-HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: March 22, Parker M. Whitmore, ship, 2140 tons, Captain D. Whitmore, for San Francisco; Fiona (s.), 414 tons, Captain W. A. Curphey, for Melbourne, via Wollongong; Caledonien (s.), 2674 tons, Captain H. ...

    Article : 1,367 words
  8. The MUNICIPAL FRAUDS in BOURKE.

    The following is a brief resume of the special auditors' report laid before the town council at the ordinary meeting last night:—" To the Mayor and Aldermen of Bourke.— We have the honour to submit the following report. Upon ...

    Article : 734 words
  9. DEATH OF MR. GEORGE KNOX.

    News was received yesterday morning of the death at Cairo, Egypt, on the 9th instant, of Mr. George Knox. Mr. Knox was 43 years old, and his death at this comparatively early age must be regarded as a ...

    Article : 797 words
  10. QUEENSLAND.

    The banquet to Sir Thomas M'[?]wraith at Clermout was a very enthusiastic affair. Sir Thomas made a long political speech, consisting principally of a strong indictment against the present Government and the ...

    Article : 96 words
  11. THE WELLINGTON CAVES.

    The Hon. John Sutherland and party were taken to the Wellington Caves yesterday afternoon. The weather was delightful. The road to the caves runs through charming mountain and river scenery. Arrived at the caverns, ...

    Article : 227 words
  12. FIRE ON DANGAR ISLAND.

    A fire broke out between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning, on Dangar Island, in a weatherboard building belonging to Messrs. Ryland and Morse. sub-contractors for the superstructure of the Hawkesbury bridge. The building ...

    Article : 178 words
  13. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The R.M.S. Carthage arrived at Glenelg at 2.30 p.m. The captain visited the Semaphore, anchorage, where in future the mail steamers will call instead of at Glenelg. The passengers include Mr. Masey, the ...

    Article : 299 words
  14. CASUALTIES.

    Yesterday evening, the police engaged in the search for traces of the boating fatality which was supposed to have happened at Botany on Sunday last, discovered a man's body floating in the water off Lady's Robinston's Bench. ...

    Article : 452 words
  15. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Petersham Owls held one of their pleasant hoots on Wednesday evening in the Petersham Town Hall. There was a very good attendance of members and their friends. The earlier portion of the evening was devoted to a musical ...

    Article : 168 words
  16. COUNTRY LAND BOARDS.

    The Local Land Board concluded a two days' sitting here to-day, having disposed of the following cases:—An area of 3220 acres was directed to be measured to satisfy nine applications for conditional purchase, ...

    Article : 362 words
  17. GOULBURN AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The second day of the Goulburn show having fine weather attracted a large attendance, equal to over 4000. The gate and grand stand receipts for the two days were up to £300, which is equal to last year when the Governor specially ...

    Article : 170 words
  18. THE STRIKE AT THE SOUTH WARATAH COLLIERY.

    In connection, with the dispute at the South Waratah colliery, the miners residing in the company's houses have received a week's notice to quit. The manager has been endeavouring to come to terms with some labourer's to [?]ill ...

    Article : 188 words
  19. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    The following passed through:— ALBURY, THURSDAY. For Melbourne (by express on Thursday): Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Landorf and 2 children, Mr. ...

    Article : 405 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. W. R. Wilson to-day completed the purchase of the Tearoha Battery Company's property, including a new find, the mine, and the battery at Waiorongomai. The price paid was £25,000 in cash, and one-fifth ...

    Article : 90 words
  21. BISHOP CAMIDGE ON STATE-AID TO RELIGION.

    During his address last night Bishop Camidge expressed the opinion that it was a most unfortunate thing that the Church of England in Australia ever received State-aid, as it appeared to have retarded the work of progress, which ...

    Article : 219 words
  22. COLONIAL SHIPOWNERS, SEAMEN, AND APPRENTICES.

    Sir,—In re Mr. Baker's letter in your issue 20th instant, surely the Seamen's Union of Australasia are not so arbitrary to prevent our shipowners from carrying apprentices. If so, the sooner this most important matter ...

    Article : 354 words
  23. DEATH OF MR. LACHLAN MACKINNON.

    A private cablegram announces the death at Torquay, England, on Wednesday of Mr. Lachlan Mackinnon, one of the proprietors of the Argus and Australasian. He died of paralysis, and was in his 71st year. ...

    Article : 237 words
  24. THE STATE HOUSE.

    Sir,—My opinion is that the man who had the heart and head and the magnificent conception to select the site for a park to build the State House on, wants nothing more to hand his name down to posterity while the State House ...

    Article : 266 words
  25. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Four trucks of rams, Jerilderie to Bourke, M'Kay consignee, passed through by train. INVERELL, THURSDAY. The following passed through to-day for Fishmoy, near ...

    Article : 160 words
  26. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 76 words
  27. Advertising

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