The hope entertained by many that the fine weather of yesterday would continue was rudely shattered as the evening closed in. About 6 o'clock rain began to fall steadily, and lasted for some time; and at intervals ...
Article : 1,110 wordsThere is increasing evidence that the working men take more interest in the present than in any previous elections, though no distinctive foreign programme has been placed ...
Article : 128 wordsThe Orient Company's steamship Sorata arrived at 6 p.m. from London. Passengers: Messrs. H. Simmons and G. Cowan, Rev. J. M. and Mrs. Ross, son, and daughter; Mr. H. ...
Article : 92 wordsThe appointment of a Royal Commission in London to inquire into the question of colonial defence, and the prominence given in the present election campaign to the relations ...
Article : 3,210 wordsThe half-yearly balance-sheet of the Moonta mines shows a decided improvement over last half-year. The balance of assets over liabilities amounts to upwards of i £40,000 more than in August. ...
Article : 311 wordsGeneral horror and indignation were excited throughout Europe by a fresh diabolical attempt on the person and family of the Czar. The details at present are very meagre, the censorship of telegrams being more ...
Article : 651 wordsThere is very great excitement over the Borough elections this week. ...
Article : 17 wordsThe bulk of the people are as yet unaffected by the improvement in Eritish trade. ...
Article : 23 wordsAn attack was made by rebels on Fort Battye, Futterhabad. Lieutenant Angelo and twelve men were killed, and nineteen wounded. The enemy were dispersed. ...
Article : 41 wordsDisquieting news continues to be received regarding the attitude of the tribes, not only at Cabul and Gundamak, but throughout the districts adjacent to the Khyber Pass, where ...
Article : 72 wordsA Gazette Extraordinary, issued to-day, dismisses Colonel St. Hill, as Commandant of the Volunteers, and appoints Colonel Horne, Acting Commandant. Mr. Henry, member for Deloraine, has resigned his ...
Article : 44 wordsSince landing in Ireland, Mr. Parnell has addressed several meetings in the counties of Cork and Wicklow. At a meeting held last night, at Wexford, he sought to explain his ...
Article : 92 wordsTEH cable messages we publish in another column are of considerable interest and importance. The troubles of the British in Afghanistan have not yet ceased, and disquieting news continues to be received ...
Article : 2,455 wordsThe weather was very hot and oppressive yesterday and to-day, but the New South Wales crew are well. They showed great improvement this afternoon, after the alterations which have been made to the boat. They were only ...
Article : 181 wordsThe Government issued a decree to-day formally suppressing the Jesuits Society throughout the country, and ordering all members of the society, who are not of ...
Article : 42 wordsThe Orient steamer Lusitania arrived at Suez, from Australia, on Saturday. ...
Article : 17 wordsAn old brick tenement in King-street, owned by Dr. Bowker, and occupied by a man named Chamberlain and his family, fell to the ground to-day at breakfasttime, demolishing everything inside the building, and ...
Article : 54 wordsLast night witnessed the twenty-third appearance of the distinguished Camilla Urso in Sydney; and unhesitatingly all present would affirm that the merit of, and the interest in, the performance of this great artiste is unabated, and ...
Article : 693 wordsIn the Transvaal, matters have assumed a more settled aspect. The Boers held a committee meeting on the 10th, and decided to adjourn the monster meeting called for April next sine die. ...
Article : 448 wordsA public meeting was held at Broke on Saturday, at which Mr. R. Blaxland, J.P., presided. A resolution was unanimously carried, affirming the desirability of connecting the northern and western railway lines by ...
Article : 103 wordsThere has been very heavy rain hore at intervals since Thursday. The Wesleyan picnie on Good Friday, and the Public school picnic to-day had to be abandoned on aocount of ...
Article : 51 wordsThe rivers are swollen, owing to the heavy rainfall, and the mail-coach was detained for some time. An agreeable change set in yesterday, but the weather is now very hot. ...
Article : 32 wordsThe racing pony Princess fell in a race at Brown's Creek yesterday, and broke one of her legs. The jockey was badly hurt. The weather is beautifully fine. ...
Article : 30 wordsEarly yesterday evening the men of the Permanent Artillery made themselves merry by indulging in a few of those pastimes which are essentially characteristic of camp life and impart such a charm to it. ...
Article : 2,673 wordsWe have had 10 hours' heavy rain, and nearly two inches have fallen. ...
Article : 16 wordsHeavy and beneficial rains have fallen during the last few days, and there has been a small flood. The weather is now clearing. The Irish Fund Committee will hold a meeting next ...
Article : 40 words42 tons of stone from the Homeward Bound Co.'s claim, Yalwell, yielded 58 oz. of gold, which was banked on Saturday. The work of constructing the piers of the ...
Article : 82 wordsThe Sorata reached St. Vincent, after being 6 days 20 hours out, and the Cape of Good Hope was reached in 12 days l8 hours from St. Vincent. The actual steaming time on the outward voyage was 36 days 7 ...
Article : 150 wordsBishops Hale and Stanton conducted the Easter services at Maryborough, and were entertained at a picnic along the railway on Monday. The premises of Rylett, a messenger at the Brisbane ...
Article : 56 words"Friends" at the Theatre Royal, drew a large number, of people together last night, and judging by the applause, pleased them immensely. At the Victoria Theatre. Saturday night's programme was repeated, but the house was not ...
Article : 90 wordsThe Minister for Public Works has been engaged to— day. with the members of the Harbour Trust, arranging for the reclamation of the low lying lands on the Yarra, with a view to giving work to the unemployed. ...
Article : 168 wordsProfessor Haselmayer gave a performance here last, night, interesting of course, and very fairly, attended. A new programme is to be presented to-night. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 31 Mar 1880, Page 5
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