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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The weather is still very dry. The farmers are beginning cry out for some ra[?] to save their crops. CARCOAR, WEDNESDAY. At the last meeting of the municipal council it was ...

    Article : 1,444 words
  3. MEETINGS.

    The monthly meeting of the Royal Society was held in the society's room last evening, Mr. H. C. Russell (president) in the chair. About 20 members were present. The ...

    Article : 519 words
  4. A PICTURE OF FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

    Novels are sometimes better than newspapers for giving a picture at once faithful and vivid of contemporary things. In the latest volume of the Pseudonym Library, "A Russian Priest," there is ...

    Article : 1,500 words
  5. THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

    One of the last victims of the influenza epidemic is Mr. j. Barling, the Under-Secretary for Public Works. On Tuesday he complained of approaching symptonms, and yesterday he was compelled to ...

    Article : 229 words
  6. THE EVENING MEETING.

    At 8 o'clook this evening Mr. Dibbs addressed the electers of Murrumbidgee at the Oddfellows' Hall. There was a very large attendance, including a number of ladies who occupied seats in the gallery. ...

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  7. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    Influenza is very prevalent here. Many deaths are occurring daily, and nearly every hourse has some one laid up. CARCOAR, WEDNESDAY. ...

    Article : 273 words
  8. THE HUME.

    The nomination for the Hume took place at the courthouse, Germanton, at noon to-day. William John Lyne was proposed by Mr. Alex. Ross, and seconded by Mr. James Bruce. ...

    Article : 2,535 words
  9. TRADES MOVEMENTS.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Bookbinders and Paper Rulers' Union was held at the Temperance Hall last evening. The balance-sheet was submitted, and showed an imcome for the six months of £84 2s 4d ...

    Article : 196 words
  10. CAVALRY ENCAMPMENT ON THE RICHMOND RIVER.

    The Casino and Lismore troops of the N.S.W. Cavalry Regiment will march into camp to-morrow, also the Cadet Lancers. The tents have been pitched near Wooroowoolgen, under the supervision of ...

    Article : 178 words
  11. RELICS.

    Sir,—In Mr. Dangar's letter he assumes that I venture to discuss the question as to whether ancient coins are of greaterj interest than postage-stamps of 1850. There is not the least desire on my part to do ...

    Article : 379 words
  12. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) BURROWA.

    The proceedings in connection with the Ministerial elections here were not very exciting. Mr. Slattery arrived yesterday afternoon, but only a few buggies and horsemen accompanied him to town. There was ...

    Article : 133 words
  13. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—It was my privilege to attend the nomination at the East Sydney hustings yesterday, and to listen to the speeches delivered by the two candidates, the Hon. Edmund Barton and Mr. William Grantham. ...

    Article : 567 words
  14. THE NEWCASTLE MINERS' DELEGATE BOARD.

    At the Miners' Delegate Board to-day all the lodges were represented Mr. W. Lestow, president of the Miners' Association, was in the chair. It was resolved to request a conference with the associated masters ...

    Article : 212 words
  15. NEW ENGLAND.

    The Hon. Henry Copeland was proposed by Mr. W. Drew, the Mayor, and seconded by the ex-Mayor, Mr. Chas. Wilson. He was returned unopposed. Mr. COPELAND made a speech of about an hour, ...

    Article : 299 words
  16. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Will you kindly again allow me a few words on this subject! There is no doubt that of late years postage stamps have been very eagerly collected, but though "Sydney ...

    Article : 383 words
  17. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the stock crossings:—12,555 store wethers, Meryvalo to Turee, P. Kennedy owner, Kennedy m charge; 1[?]00 store bullocks, Punjaub to Wodonga, Bank of New South Wales owners, T. ...

    Article : 221 words
  18. BATHURST.

    The nomination proceedings to-day were the tamest ever held here. There were only about 120 persons present. Mr. F. B. Suttor was proposed by Mr. John Boyd, jun., and seconded by Mr. James Cassidy. Mr. ...

    Article : 730 words
  19. THE NORTHERN COAL TRADE.

    Sir,—The real object of the letter of Mr. Binney, published in the Herald of yesterday, is disclosed in itsfinal paragraph, in which he adriotly attempts by inference, rather than by assertion, to justify the proposed ...

    Article : 462 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Mr. Barton has rather misunderstood my strictures on him. When his remarks on Mr. Dibbs in his address and speeches at the last elections are considered, could anyone or the hon. gentleman ...

    Article : 318 words
  21. A PROTECTIONIST POSER.

    Sir,—The question just now at issue between protectionists and freetraders is, Which of the systems gives the more regular employment to labour. Your correspondent "Observer" in Saturday's Herald gives ...

    Article : 521 words
  22. THE BALDWIN ENGINES.

    Sir,—The remarks of the Railway Commissioners concerning these engines, if they serve no other purpose, at least furnish an example of looking on the best side of things. I think I am not mistaken in saying ...

    Article : 482 words
  23. DRIVING CATTLE THROUGH THE STREETS.

    Sir,—The cattle-driving nuisance which is so much in evidence in more than one of the western suburbs is a blot on our boasted progress that requires to be wiped out. Only the patience of a law-abiding ...

    Article : 458 words
  24. THE POSSIBILITY OF MECHANICAL FLIGHT.

    Sir,—Those who are interested as to the probability of Mr. Maxim perfecting an ærodrome or flyingmachine, should turn to page 783 of The Century of Septermber 1891, where they will find a theoretical ...

    Article : 264 words
  25. NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.

    Sir,—In order to forward the above important movement, is it not advisable to form associations throughout Australia, irrespective of creed or fiscal views? Knowing, from the great amount of ...

    Article : 102 words
  26. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Your correspondent " Freetrader " need scarcely plume himself on the possession of a wonderful intelligence in guessing the source from which the letter of "Another East Sydney Elector: emanates. ...

    Article : 1,012 words
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