Sir Arthur Blyth, K.C.M.G., Agent-General of South Australia, read a paper before the Colonial Institute in reference to that colony. There was a crowded meeting, and ...
Article : 61 wordsIn the Legislative Council, yesterday, The PRESIDENT announced the receipt of a message from the Governor, conveying assent to the Temporary Supply Bill for March. ...
Article : 5,396 wordsThe steamer Beagle has been aground on the South Spit at the bar since Saturday. She may perhaps work in with the tides. Great preparations are being made for the coming ...
Article : 35 wordsMore contests will take place over the approaching elections than at previous elections. The publicans and English Catholics, from Norfolk downwards, support the Tories. ...
Article : 45 wordsIN the Legislativo Council yesterday, it was resolved that the Council should adjourn after this (Thursday) evening's sitting, until 7 p.m. on Wednesday next, and that on and after the 5th proximo, Tuesday should be ...
Article : 2,936 wordsMr. Vyner, the Coroner, held an inquest yesterday at Reedy Flat, on the body of William Williams, a coloured man, who was killed in a drunken brawl. Martin Corbett, a selector, who violently threw Williams ...
Article : 49 wordsAt a dinner given at the Winter Palace, in honour of the birthday of the Emperor William of Germany, the Czar proposed the toast of the Emperor's health, and in his ...
Article : 65 wordsThe Perseverance, claim (Messrs. T.'Nalley and Co.'s) commenced washing in their new block last night, and will continue day and night. The Great Extended (J. H. Blatchford and Co.'s) have their water pumped out, ...
Article : 106 wordsThe Times, in a leader to-day on the subject of the forthcoming elections and the prospects of parties, says that it expects the result will be an equal balance of Liberals ...
Article : 44 wordsJohn Thomas's Drovers' Arms Hotel, furniture and stock, on the railway line, 10 miles from here, were, burnt to the ground this morning. The occupants had difficulty in escaping, and the children were got out ...
Article : 84 wordsThe P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Deccan. from Australia, arrived here, and the R.M.S. Assam, with the outward mails, sailed hence for Australia to-day. ...
Article : 30 wordsA sudden death occurred to Mr. Edward Fletcher while on a visit from Sydney to his relations here. Deceased, while seated, foil suddenly down in a fit, and before medical aid could be obtained he expired. At an ...
Article : 216 wordsMr. Angus Mackay has resigned his seat in the Assembly as member for South Brisbane. A considerable number of Volunteers left town to-day for the encampment near Ipswich. ...
Article : 46 wordsThe Government intend adding to the Exhibition Commission, which now only represents one party. Three young ladies have now matriculated at the University. ...
Article : 326 wordsMr. George Fieldhouse, a very old and respected resident of this district, died this afternoon. The weather ia very dry, and water is getting scarce. ...
Article : 27 wordsConstable Oxley was this morning charged with neglect of duty, in allowing the prisoner Louisa Bellingham to escape from the lockup. The Bench remarked upon the insecure state of the lockup, and ...
Article : 72 wordsMr. Purves, a candidate for the Clarence, addressed a large meeting of the Grafton electora to-night. His address was received with enthusiasm. ...
Article : 24 wordsWe had a thunderstorm this evening, and nice showers are falling. ...
Article : 15 wordsThe Register advocates the abolition of freedom of members of Parliament from arrest. The Commissioner of Crown Lands is engaged in the preparation of a measure dealing with pleuro. It ...
Article : 219 words15 tons from No. 1 West Lady Belmore (Anderson's reef) yielded nearly 22 oz.; and 50 tons from the Golden Spur yielded 80 oz.; 17 tons from Roberts and party's lease, Homeward Bound, yielded 1 oz. 12 dwts. ...
Article : 84 wordsAt the Royal Hotel to-day, Mr.T. M. Sloman sold the equity of redemption in Tindall's Victoria Farm, Raglan. It was purchased by J. F. Clements, for £910. It consists of 404 acres, with residence, and is ...
Article : 93 wordsLight rain fell for some hours yesterday, and it rained steadily this afternoon. The rain ia greatly needed. ...
Article : 20 wordsChief Justice Wrenfordsly arrived at Perth on Monday, and was sworn in. £500 have been remitted to Dublin towards the Irish Distress Fund. ...
Article : 60 wordsThe Combing Copper Mine to-day struck splendid ore 47 feet from the surface in the new shaft, north of the old workings. Steady rain set in to-day. ...
Article : 53 wordsThe following are the entries:— AUTUMN HANDICAP.—Macaroni, Gazette, Middlesex Arrogant, Acrobat, Get Back, Jester, Santa Cruz, Prairi Bird, and Auckland. ...
Article : 47 wordsFine rain fell this afternoon, and crashing and washing operations, which have been at a standstill for the past month, will now be resumed. About four months' supply of stone is at grass, ...
Article : 59 wordsA large and influential meeting assembled in the Council-chambers for the purpose of forming an Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society at Goulburn. The Mayor presided, and on the motion of Mr. ...
Article : 257 wordsThough considered an "off" morning, a deal of work was done at Randwick yesterday. Martindale and Ravenswood each did a slashing two miles, and The Pontiff went the St. Leger course at a pace that should bring him into favour ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 25 Mar 1880, Page 5
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