The Government of the Hawaiian Islands, in the North Pacific, has made a proposal to the effect that America and the European Powers should guarantee local autonomy ...
Article : 53 wordsThe preparations for the despatch of a properly-authorised and fully-equipped expedition to the Fly River, New Guinea, to ascertain the truth or otherwise of the telegrams which have been received concerning ...
Article : 494 wordsThe Rev. Mr. James, who has been pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church here for 18 months, has just been appointed to the charge of the church at Hunter's Hill. He preached his farewell sermons here on Sunday to ...
Article : 2,219 wordsIn the Legislative Council this afternoon the Licensing Bill was further considered in committee. Mr. Beaver's new clause, prohibiting bars in connection with theatres, was rejected by 17 votes to 8. Mr. Jenner, for ...
Article : 326 wordsThe approaching meeting of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club on next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday is not creating much interest, and the few wagers that were booked yesterday in Sydney are hardly worth recording. ...
Article : 147 wordsWhile the hurdle-racers Dundreary and Castleton were being schooled over the fences at Flemington to-day, both of them fell. Castleton was killed, and his rider, H. Morris, was greatly shaken. ...
Article : 169 wordsThe Pope, who was requested to arbitrate between Germany and Spain on the question of the Caroline Islands dispute, formally announced his decision yesterday. He advises ...
Article : 61 wordsLouis Riel, the Canadian rebel, was executed to-day. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 wordsThe British-India Company's s.s. Merkara, from Brisbane October 6, left to-day, homewards. ...
Article : 19 wordsThe grass in this district is being burnt up by the extreme heat, but water is plentiful. The local stock movements are as under:—800 store bullocks crossed for Victoria; 2900 fat sheep, from Elwah, for Sydney; 9500 ...
Article : 253 wordsThe New Zealand Company's s.s. Ruapehu, from Plymouth October 24, left on the evening of 13th for New Zealand ports. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe report of the joint select committee of the Council and Assembly was presented to both Houses this afternoon, and was adopted after some discussion in the Council, and without discussion in the Assembly. The ...
Article : 338 wordsThe P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Tasmania, from Melbourne September 22, arrived at Plymouth this morning. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 wordsThe Orient Steam Navigation Company's R.M S. Potosi sailed on the 14th, outwards. The R.M.S. John Elder arrived on the 15th, homewards. ...
Article : 29 wordsAt a public meeting held at Thursday Island on Wednesday, November 11, the Hon. John Douglas presiding, it was resolved to fit out and despatch an expedition to ascertain the fate of the Geographical ...
Article : 426 wordsConsols are quoted at 100?. The market rate of discount is ½ per cent. below Bank rate, or 2½ per cent. New Zealand frozen mutton is quoted at 4¼d. ...
Article : 34 wordsAt a meeting of the Victorian Wine Association to-day, it was resolved that a deputation should wait on the Premier and ask him to promote the co-operation of the Governments of the other colonies in an endeavour ...
Article : 507 wordsThe banquet which was given here last night to Mr. W. Somers, senior member for the Bourke electorate, was a great success. The guest was met by a large party a few miles out of town and escorted in, when a formal reception ...
Article : 268 wordsAt the meeting of the Newcastle Jockey Club held in the Ship Inn, Mr. A. Watt being in the chair, a letter was received from Mr. C. H. Hannell, the judge and handicapper, tendering his resignation after more than 20 years ...
Article : 137 wordsIn the Legislative Council this afternoon Mr. Tomkinson moved that notice be given to terminate the payment of any subsidy by South Australia, towards the protection of New Guinea by an Imperial force. He ...
Article : 139 wordsThe St. Leonards and Nomad clubs met at St. Leonards on Saturday last, when the game resulted in a win for the former, but it would have ended in a one-innings victory for the St. Leonards had the Nomad team stayed to ...
Article : 291 wordsThis afternoon a meeting of citizens representing the shipping and mercantile interests was convened by circular, at the Great Northern Hotel, for the purpose of forming a Chamber of Commerce. Mr. R. B. Wallace, J.P., acted ...
Article : 271 wordsA stonewalling scene took place in the Legislative Assembly to-night, on the occasion of the second reading of the Appropriation Bill. The Opposition profess to be afraid that the Ministers will not carry on ...
Article : 130 wordsThe adjourned meeting of the unemployed, held this morning, was attended by upwards of 200 men, mostly of the labouring classes. It was resolved that the mayor be asked to convene a public meeting in ...
Article : 153 wordsThe annual Highland Gathering sports to be held on the Association Cricket Ground, on New Year's Day, promises to be a most attractive affair. The committee recently met to consider the prizes, and they decided to give £346 for ...
Article : 129 wordsThe installation of Dr. Webber as Bishop of Brisbane took place this morning at St. John's Church, which was crowded, the attendance consisting largely of ladies. His Excellency the Governor, Lady Musgrave, ...
Article : 212 wordsThe Hunter's Hill and Gladesville Horticultural Society held their monthly show in the Council Chambers, Hunter's Hill, on Monday evening last. Owing to the continued dry weather there were very few out flowers; but the ...
Article : 253 wordsIt is stated that as soon as payment of members comes into operation, a test case will be taken into court in order to prove the legality or otherwise of voting payment to themselves. ...
Article : 88 wordsAbout 3 o'clock this afternoon a fire broke out in the premises occupited by Mr. Jennings, in Monaro-street. The building, which was constructed of wood, was soon ablaze, and the flames quickly spread to Mr. Brook's saddler's shop ...
Article : 211 wordsThe following passed through to-day:— For Sydney (by express): Messrs. Robert Reid, W. Vint, H. Hill, J. Hausmann, S. Browne, James Williamson, C. Archibald, L. W. Nathan, A. Aaron, H. ...
Article : 419 wordsColonel Mathews, of the Artillery, has received a letter from Colonel Limerick, president of the council of the National Artillery Association, inviting a detachment of the Artillery Corps here to visit the ...
Article : 197 wordsSir,—The public mind has lately been much exercised by the recent proceedings in the Redfern Police Court, caused by the cruel conduct of the Salvation Army in continuing their discordant blurtings after being requested to desist, ...
Article : 203 wordsThe Presbyterian General Assembly to-day passed the usual motion in favour of Scritural instruction being imparted in State schools, and urged upon the Presbyterians to support the candidates at the next ...
Article : 187 wordsThe schooner Golden Isle is still aground here. Two punts have been obtained from the Colonial Sugar Company with the tug boat Iluka, which arrived early this morning for the purpose of lightening the vessel, but after ...
Article : 198 wordsThe lessee of the Victoria Theatre, Parramatta, Mr. F. Meredith, was tendered a benefit on Monday night by the members of the Parramatta Amateur, Dramatic, and Social Club, when "The Woman of the People" was ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 18 Nov 1885, Page 12
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