But for the premature action of the Melbourne Commission for the British Court at the Melbourne International Exhibition, a further grant would have been demanded ...
Article : 79 wordsIn the Legislative Council, yesterday, Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid on the table an abstract of Crown lands authorised to be dedicated to religious and other purposes, and a report of the Free Public ...
Article : 4,364 wordsWe have had fine rains again during the past two days. These rains are general throughout the whole North-western districts. ...
Article : 24 wordsWe have had showery weather, and the temperature is only 75[?] in the shade. ...
Article : 17 words100 ounces of gold were purchased by the Joint Stock Bank, being the result of a crushing of 100 tons of stone from the Homeward Bound claim. 2½ inches of rain have fallen since yesterday. ...
Article : 41 wordsThe issue of the Queensland 4 per cent, loan of £3,000,000 has been delayed for technical reasons, but the announcement of the loan is expected immediately. It is ...
Article : 44 words8017 acres of land were selected at the local land office to-day in seventeen lots. ...
Article : 19 wordsThe Corea, which has arrived at Cooktown from Thursday Island, reports the weather squally on the passage, but fine at the island. The pearlshelling boats were doing well. One party in three boats ...
Article : 157 wordsThe Hon. Thomas M'Ilwraith, Premier of Queensland, will leave England for Australia on the 9th proximo. ...
Article : 23 wordsIT will be seen by our cable messages this morning that the British Parliament was dissolved on Wednesday. The Royal proclamation, in referring to Afghanistan, holds out the hope of a speedy settlement of ...
Article : 3,482 wordsIntelligence, which is believed to be authentic, has been received regarding the movements of Sirdar Abdurrahman Khan, the pretender to the Afghan throne, and who ...
Article : 153 wordsThe weather is fine and will apparently continue so, for the holidays. A small Volunteer review will be held at Queenscliff on Saturday. The Supreme Court to-day granted a new trial in ...
Article : 134 wordsA Royal Proclamation formally dissolving Parliament was issued to-day. The proclamation, which is brief, alludes to the relations between Great Britain and the European ...
Article : 77 wordsThe unpropitious state of the weather during yesterday led many to inquire if Madame Urse would really give a concert last evening. The management decided to proceed according to the advertisement, and the programme was ...
Article : 712 wordsDr. Peel, late surgeon of the Adelaide Artillery, was presented by his brother officers with an address on his approaching departure for Melbourne. The barque Verulam, coal laden, from Newcastle to ...
Article : 228 wordsThe Government have resolved to pursue repressive measures against the Jesuits, as intimated by M. Freycinet in his speech on the 15th instant, and decrees are about to be ...
Article : 54 wordsThe cases of intimidating mechanics employed at Duckenfield were withdrawn to-day, an unconditional undertaking having been given by defendants not to attempt any future interference with the men. ...
Article : 34 wordsMr. J. C. Manchee's wool and hay sheds at Phillips' Creek have been burnt down. They stood a considerable distance apart, but were burnt simultaneously. It is a clear case of incendiarism. The loss is over £1000. ...
Article : 71 wordsSir,—I have not time, though the inclination, to go deeply into this subject, than which none more important can exist. It is rather late now to discuss the question as regards the metropolis, though a voluntary committee of good ...
Article : 511 wordsThe Minister for Works has ordered an exploration by an officer of the department of the proposed route via Wollombi and Broke to Singleton, for the information of the deputation which will meet him on Friday, ...
Article : 53 wordsA public meeting will be held on Saturday evening in favour of the connection of the Great Northern Railway with Sydney, via Broke and Wollombi, starting from Singleton. ...
Article : 48 wordsLittle interest is manifested in the election. Mr. Purves held a meeting last night, which was largely attended, but separated without the usual vote through want of organization. Many persons are indifferent as ...
Article : 41 wordsMr. Fawcett addressed a large nnmber of electors at the School of Arts yesternight, the Mayor presiding. He was well received, and a vote of confidence was carried amidst cheering. A large committee was ...
Article : 164 wordsAt the Masonic Hall Madame Urso will give a concert of vocal, sacred and instrumental classic music. Signora Palma sings "O rest in the Lord," Elijah; Miss Sargent, "With verdure clad;" the two ladies will sing ...
Article : 388 wordsSir,—I am not of a sporting term of mind, but I subscribe to the Jockey Club, and attend races because of my fondness for horses. I think there are few things more pleasing than to see a field of well trained horses with their ...
Article : 218 wordsThere was another rush at the Land office to-day, and 3300 acres were selected. Heavy rain still continues. It is bitterly cold, and snowing on Mount Macquarie. ...
Article : 29 wordsWe have had twenty-four hours' fine heavy rain, and there is every appearance of a continuance. It is badly wanted,, as feed and water were becoming seriously scarce. ...
Article : 33 wordsWe have had several hours' very fine rain here. There is a great demand for store sheep. Buyers are plentiful and sellers few. 6000 sheep have just been sold; ewee at 8s. and wethers at 5s. 9d. cash. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 26 Mar 1880, Page 5
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