The Premier has received a cable message from Mr. Deakin, stating that the Prince of Wales has accepted the honorary presidency of the London commission for the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition. ...
Article : 366 wordsThe inquest upon the victims of the Bulli colliery explosion was resumed at 10 minutes past 4 this afternoon. The juror Dudley was present, and the Coroner asked for an explanation as to his absence the previous day, commenting ...
Article : 2,631 wordsHiscock's New Federal Minstreis secured a very good audience last evening at the Academy of Music and than programme presented was received with much appl[?]. In the Minstrelsy First Part, Mr. J. S. Whitworth sang ...
Article : 276 wordsA public meeting was held here to agitate for a special grant for the Bullina to Brunswick road. A motion was passed expressing tho importance of good roads for opening up the country, especially in the Big Scrub, and also ...
Article : 1,017 wordsIn the mining market yesterday the following quotations were received up to 1 o'clock:—Burwood Coal, 15s. 6d.; Band and Albion Gold, 79s., 74s. The afternoon sales were:—Band and Albums, 75s. 77s. and Novada Silvers, ...
Article : 392 wordsConsidering the inclement state of the weather, an excellent house greated the above company at the Town Hall Five Dock, on Wednesday evening, and a well-arranged programme was successfully carried out. The present ...
Article : 264 wordsA meeting, prosided over by the Mayor, was held last night in aid of the Bulli fund. Resolutions were passed expressing sympathy with the sufferers, and £30 was subscribed. ...
Article : 183 wordsIronbark Quartz-mining Company, April 7th.—Since my last have driven south level, at 100 feet level, 4 feet; lade about 8 inches thick, and shows very fair gold. Lode in Nos. 1 and 2 stopes about 1 foot thick, and shows gold. ...
Article : 316 wordsThe Brisbane Musical Union gave a concert to-night, and performed Handel's "Alexander's Feast" and Mendelssohn's "Walpurgis Night," in the presence of a large and fashionable audience. The new ...
Article : 154 wordsWe have received from the Government Statistici[?] proof copy of part 4 of the "Statistical Register" of this colony for the year 1858. In a series of 20 tables it presents very full information respecting the mills and ...
Article : 1,130 wordsThe Earl of Aberdeen arrived shortly before midnight last night, and was met at the station by Mr. T. Qriffith, the Mayor, who introduced a deputation representing the local Irish inhabitants, desiring to extend a particularly ...
Article : 858 wordsThe usual monthly escort left here on Monday with 250oz. of gold. The principal crushings included in it are as follows:—The Women's Lease, 20 tons for 60oz. 9dwt. 4gr.; the Balmoral Company, 29 tons for 98oz. ...
Article : 184 wordsIt is probable that the contest for the Chairmanship of Committees in the House of Assembly will rest between Mr. Ward and Mr, Bagster. The latter gentleman is likely to be supported by the Ministry. ...
Article : 235 wordsThree hundred and seventy-six points of rain fell yesterday, flooding all the creeks and washing away considerable road works. Several heavy lahdslips occurred along the Waterfall-road, more particularly in the vicinity of ...
Article : 430 wordsIn the libel action brought by M'Mahon and Leitch, theatrical agents, against the Evening Post, Wellington, a verdict was given for plaintiffs, with damages £150. The Hon. George M'Lean has subscribed £1000 to ...
Article : 116 wordsThe Circuit Court was continued all yesterday and to-day, and was further adjourned till to-morrow. The following prisoners pleaded guilty:—Joseph Hall Thomas, stealing a letter containing money from the Trangie Post-office; Jno. ...
Article : 304 wordsThe weather is threatening rain, with the wind easterly. BEGA, THURSDAY. It has been raining and showery since Sunday afternoon. 158 points were registered in town; but the rainfall was ...
Article : 491 wordsSir,—I am not aware of the moving power which has set Mr. Tonkin, M.L.A., in motion na regards the market for farm produce in Darling Harbour; but. be it what it may, be deserves the thanks of the agriculturists of New ...
Article : 404 wordsStock movements:—320 mixed sheep from Tallangatta, Victoria, to Albury market, Wm. Polymear; 420 mixed sheep from Tallangatta to Albury market, Jas. Campbell; 1000 merino wethers from Urana district to Germanton, ...
Article : 236 wordsThe following have passed through:— For Sydney (by express on Wednesday): F. R. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Thomas Troll, A. W. M'Carthy, W. St. Clair, J. EHeray, W. Hill, Arthur Allen, Dr. Burne, ...
Article : 248 wordsA special meeting of members of the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council was held at the Tempera[?] Hall yesterday evening. The vice-president, Mr. R. Bo[?] occupied the chair. The following societies were [?] ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 15 Apr 1887, Page 8
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