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  2. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: May 7. Co[?] (s.), 1[?]80 tons, Captain R. C. White, for Formby; Katoomba (s.), [?] tons, Captain F. G. Lee, for Cooktown via ports; Leura [?] tons, Captain H. B. Bristow, for Brisbane. ...

    Article : 2,368 words
  3. THE BULLI COLLIERY COMMISSION.

    The Roval Commission appointed to enquire into the cause and circumstances connected with the Bulli colliery disaster have already commenced operations. The Commission comprises Mr. J. R. M. Robertson, M.D., F.G.S., ...

    Article : 826 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    The benefit tendered to Signora Tagliavia at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night produced as fine a performance of "Un Eallo in Maschera" as has ever been heard in this city. One of the first of the many brilliant successes of the ...

    Article : 584 words
  5. THE IMPERIAL CHINESE COMMISSIONERS.

    The E. and A. Company's steamship Catterthun, which arrived in port at noon yesterday, brought among other passengers his Excellency General Wong Yung Ho and Mr. U. Taing, Commissioners from his Imperial Majesty the ...

    Article : 1,326 words
  6. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

    A public meeting, summoned by the bellman, was held to-night in Sharples's Assembly-rooms. Mr. Henry Strange Fry, J.P., who occupied the chair, briefly explained the object of the meeting, which was to consider the action ...

    Article : 449 words
  7. CARRINGTON SKATING RINK.

    The Carrington skating rink, situated in Elizabeth-street, near Liverpool-street, was reopened on Saturday afternoon for a season of about four months' duration. The floor had been suitably prepared for the occasion, and an iron railing ...

    Article : 749 words
  8. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Enngonia reports.—100 head mixed cattle, Belalic to Orange, Fitzgerald owner, Monahan in charge; 10,000 fat sheep, Lustall Downs to Sydney, Curry and Lambert owners, M'Kenna in charge; 10,000 fat sheep, Milo to ...

    Article : 348 words
  9. GAIETY THEATRE.

    The Cogill Brothers and their burlesque company presented a change of programme at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday evening, which was witnessed by a large audience who thoroughly appreciated and applauded it. In the first ...

    Article : 393 words
  10. NEW ZEALAND.

    We extract the following items of intelligence from New Zealand papers which have come to hand by the R. M. S. Alameda. The latest data is Auckland, April 30:— Political matters are the absorbing subjects of interest. ...

    Article : 1,212 words
  11. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  12. THE IRON TRADES.

    SIR,—I notice in one of your sub-leaders of Monday's issue, re the deputation which waited on the Hon. John Sutherland, Minister for Works, on Friday last, you take exception to the statement of Mr. Sutherland that he would ...

    Article : 1,034 words
  13. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    This evening John Oxenford's adaptation of MM. d'Ennery and Cormon's play "Les Deux Orphelines" will be produced at the Standard Theatre for the first time, with entirely new scenery and effects, and with a strong east. ...

    Article : 161 words
  14. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Central Broken Hill Silver-mining Company, Limited.— Messrs. Watt and Dodds have received the following telegram from the mining manager:—"Result of assays this day of bulk sample 86oz. and 73oz.; in lode 10 feet, and ...

    Article : 402 words
  15. MANLY AQUARIUM.

    There was a very fair attendance at the Manly Aquarium on Saturday afternoon, when musical selections were given, in addition to the usual objects of marine interest. This place of amusement is well worth a visit, as it is prettily ...

    Article : 162 words
  16. FRUITGROWERS' UNION of NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The monthly meeting of the council of the Fruitgrowers' Union of New South Wales was held at the Friendly Societies' Hall, Parramatta, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. W. Cox occupied the chair. The minutas of the previous ...

    Article : 1,357 words
  17. BROCK'S FIREWORKS.

    The celebrated London pyrotechnists, Messrs. C. T. Brock and Co., gave their first display of fireworks in Sydney at the Association Cricket Ground, Moore Park, on Saturday evening. After the many magnificent ...

    Article : 475 words
  18. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The Mining Registrar at Ravenswood telegraphs to the Mines Department that there is nothing at all to warrant a rush to the alluvial mining on the Burdekin Beach. Men are fossicking, but getting little more than enough to pay ...

    Article : 166 words
  19. THE ABORIGINES.

    Sir,—In your issue of 8th ultimo, a letter appeared under the signature of "A Philistine," drawing attention to the greatly neglected, if not destitute, condition of the aborigines throughout the colony, and suggesting a very easy and ...

    Article : 206 words
  20. THE POLYTECHNIC.

    That interesting establishment in George-street, known as the Royal Polytechnic, continues to receive a fair share of public patrenage. It contains curiosities of all kinds, and affords amusement equally to young and to old. In ...

    Article : 167 words
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