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  2. SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR EUROPE, VIA SUEZ, PER ORIENT COMPANY'S S.S. SORATA.

    The discussion on the second reading of the Land Bill still, "like a wounded snake drags its slow length along." And the worst of it is that it is likely to drag.For several nights we had only two speeches a night, and lately we have ...

    Article : 705 words
  3. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    There have been few occurrences of interest in the musical and dramatic lines during the last month, and we are looking forward to the close of the Christmas holidays, when the Liedortafol will give their first concert under the ...

    Article : 371 words
  4. THE PECULIAR MORNING AND EVENING SKIES.

    Mr. John Tebbutt, in a letter to us, has the following in reference to the peculiar appearences which have of late been remarked before sunrise and after sunset:—"Sir,— The appearance presented by our evening skies for some ...

    Article : 466 words
  5. OBITUARY.

    MR. SAMUEL LAZAR.—Mr. Samuel Lazar, who during the past 10 years was a prominent figure in theatrical circles here, died on November 14th, at Dr.Tucker's private Asylum, Cook's River, now conducted by Dr. ...

    Article : 149 words
  6. SAD FATE OF A SEARCH PARTY.

    A report reached Adelaide a short time since that two persons had been murdered—Messrs. Readford and Macansh —by blacks in the Northern Territory. The authorities ordered a party of police to go in search of the supposed ...

    Article : 712 words
  7. NEW GUINEA.

    Mr. G. Ernest Morrison arrived at Cooktown from New Guinea on the 20th November. He reports as follows:— "Our party had to turn back when on the point of success, pursuing a north-easterly direction from ...

    Article : 1,228 words
  8. LEGAL.

    In the Banco Court on November 16, before their Honors the Chief Justice. Mr Justice Windeyer, and Mr. Justice Innes, a reserve judgment was delivered by the Chief Justice in the case of Davies v. Harris, upon the point as to ...

    Article : 537 words
  9. COMMERCIAL REVIEW.

    EXPORT MARKETS.—Wool continues to come to hand freely from the country districts, and the experts business is now in full activity. Large quantities continue to be offered by the various brokers. The better qualities ...

    Article : 2,297 words
  10. SOCIAL.

    The work of constructing the new graving dock, at Cockatoo Island is in active progress, and some importent alterations have been made at the Fitzroy Dock. This dock has now an available length of 500 feet, and can ...

    Article : 2,026 words
  11. THE EARL AND COUNTESS ROSEBERY.

    The Earl and Countess of Rosebery arrived by the mail steamer Zealandia on Saturday, November 17. They were the guests of his Excellency the Governor at Government House during their stay. On the 19th, the Earl of ...

    Article : 635 words
  12. RELIGIOUS.

    The final meeting of the committee appointed to carry out the arrangements of Mrs. Hampson's mission was held a few days ago. The hon, treasurer (Mr. E. Vickery) presented a balance-sheet, showing the amount received ...

    Article : 542 words
  13. MINING.

    During the past fortnight work upon the various goldfields has been very quiet, and little indication is offered that any improvement will take place for some time to come. ...

    Article : 33 words
  14. EXTENSIVE RESUMPTION AND PURCHASE OF CITY PROPERTY.

    On the recommendation of the Hon. F. A. Wright, Minister for Works, the Government has determined to resume the buildings lately occupied by the Mines Department, at the corner of Elizabeth-street North and ...

    Article : 532 words
  15. INTERCOLONIAL.

    Archbishop Gould has addressed a circular letter to his clergy, imperatively prohibiting the use of Roman Catholic schoolrooms except for their legitimate purpose. The priests throughout the arch-diocese are also instructed scrupulously ...

    Article : 2,076 words
  16. MONETARY REVIEW.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 815 words
  17. THE WEATHER—AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    Growers of wheat and buy have this year indubitably experienced very favourable seasons. There has been an uninterrupted march to success, and good crops must result. The wheat averages should be the best known in the colony. ...

    Article : 356 words
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