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  2. GREAT FIRE AT REDFERN.

    The usual quiet of Redfern was somewhat startlingly disturbed about 3 o'olock yesterday morning by an alarming outbreak of fire, which occurred, at the stores of Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons, situatedin Great ...

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  3. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Several pastoral lessces having intimated their wi[?] lingness to accept the Government valuations in respe[?] to the 1888 leases, the Government consider that t[?] appointment of three valuators, in addition to the Co[?] ...

    Article : 218 words
  4. THE GERMANS IN SAMOA.

    The present situation is one of vague expectancy, as the time is approaching at which some new movement may be looked for. On the 15th instant the socond assembly of the Taimua and Faipule, is, to ...

    Article : 677 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    Last evening what was ter,ed a "testimonial benefit" was tendered to Mr. Edward Hanlan, the ex-champion oarsman of the world, by the losses of Her Majesty's Theatre (Messrs. Rignold and Allison). The dress circle ...

    Article : 353 words
  6. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    The following quotations, were received in the mining market up to 1 o'clock yesterday:—Stockton Coal (new issue), 35s.; Great Cobar Coper, 5s.; Nymagee Copper, cum dividend 14s, 6d., ex dividend 13s, 9d.; Central ...

    Article : 574 words
  7. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: December 22, Sidwell Jane, 3-masted schooner, 133 tons, Captain Tulloch, for Adelaide, via Newcastle; Callao, barque, 977 tons tons, Captain George James, for London; Stanley, schooner, 344 tons, Captain G. ...

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  8. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At the distribution of prizes at the Patrician Brethers' School this afternoon, Bishop Byme again alluded to the iducation question. With reference to the contention of many persons that the State should cause an inspection of ...

    Article : 630 words
  9. THE MESSIAH.

    The Christmas performance of Handel's great oratorio "Massiah," which always attracts so much public attention, will toke place this (Friday) evening at the University Hall; the Sydney Philbarmonic Society undertaking its ...

    Article : 260 words
  10. MUSICAL CELEBRATION, OF THE CENTENARY.

    A meeting of musicians, and others interested in the praposal to have a suitable musical celebration of the centenary was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall. There were about fifty ladies and gentlemen present, ...

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  11. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Mount Stewart Silver-mining Company, Limited, Narangarie Silver Field, December 20.—Directors visited mine last Thursday, and decided to start fresh shaft at western extremity of the 45ft. lode, to cut footwall at about ...

    Article : 191 words
  12. PASTORAL INTELLIGECNE.

    Stock movements:—7500 sheep, Sir Samuel Wilson, owner, travelling from Yambo to Crisino, Paroo, crossed the river yesterday; 300 head of fat bullocks, Donnelly Bros., from Cobham Lake, for Wagga, are expected on the ...

    Article : 280 words
  13. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    It is reported that a valuable gold discovory has been made at Kamerunga, 10 miles from Cairns. A man was sinking a well, and had gone down 26ft. He reports getting 10dwt. to the dish. He at once procceded to Herberton to ...

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  14. RAILWAY STATION AT ALBION PARK.

    A largely-afernood meeting was held in the Carrington Hall last night, to urge the Government to erect a railway station at this place. A motion was, unanimously carried to the effect that the meeting expressed dissatisfaction at ...

    Article : 130 words
  15. BATHURST AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    A general meeting of the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural, and Pastoral Society was held this afternoon. A resolution permitting the housing and clothing of sheep 14 days p[?]or to the show was carried. This decision sottles ...

    Article : 181 words
  16. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Society's Centennial Exhibition was held at the society's rooms, Tattersall's-chambers, Hunter-street, yesterday afternoon; there being present Mr. W. W. Richardson (chairman), ...

    Article : 565 words
  17. CRUISE OF THE JOHN WILLIAMS.

    The London Missionary Society's barque John Williams arrived in port yesterday morning after a lengthened cruise among the South Sea Islands. Captain Turpic, who is still in command, gives the following report of the cruise:—The John Williams left ...

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  18. TRADES MEETING.

    A special meeting of members of the Operative Stonemasons' Society was held last night, Mr. John Lennon presiding. A letter was road from Mr. Mayos, the employer whose men had recently fullen out in connection ...

    Article : 330 words
  19. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    The following have passed throught:- For Melbourne (by express): Mead, Watson, Whyte, Van Renen, D. M'Gill, Mrs. Ackroyd, T. M. Scott, Miss [?]ming, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Miss Hamilton, Mrs. F. ...

    Article : 395 words
  20. ENTERTAINMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE.

    Saturday being Christmas Eve, special exertions are being made by those who cater for the amusement of the public to provide something good for their patrons. Those who would like to spend the time upon the water ...

    Article : 277 words
  21. FIRES IN SYDNEY AND THE WATER SUPPLY.

    Sir,—In an authenticated report of a disastrous fire at Redfurn this morning the following passage occurs:— "The fire brigade was on the spot, but owing to the inadequate supply of water their effors were of little avail." ...

    Article : 156 words
  22. THE WEATHER.

    The weather at 9 a.m. yesterday was generally cloudy, gloomy, and threatening in the country districts, and it was showery at places in the N.W. and S.E. parts. The winds were principally light to fresh E. to N.E., and the ...

    Article : 111 words
  23. NEW GUINEA.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day Captain H. F. Liljeblad gratuitously ridlcules the discovery by his successor in the Ellengown of a harbour at Vailala. I wish to point out that Mr. Chalmers was on board on all the occasions ...

    Article : 129 words
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