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  2. BANK ROBBERY.

    The branch of the Commercial Bank at Quirindi was made the scene of a well-planned and deliberate robbery [?] June 1. The manager, Mr. R. A. Allen, whilst feed[?] his horse, about 10 p.m., had three revolvers presented [?] ...

    Article : 650 words
  3. FINE ARTS.

    Signor Simonetti has now completed his clay model of the third of the three sandstone statues he was commissioned to carve for the exterior decoration of the new public offices in Macquarie-street. It is that of Minerva i, Goddess of ...

    Article : 312 words
  4. THE COLONY OF NEW IRELAND.

    We have received some information regarding the "progress" of the new settlement on New Ireland, which has been founded under the auspices of the Marquis de Rays. By the schooner Avoca, which came into port on June 1, ...

    Article : 1,901 words
  5. SHIPPING SUMMARY.

    May 16.—Orient (s.), 5386 tons. Captan Hewison, from Plymouth 41[?] days, via Cape Town, Adelaide, and Melbourne. May 16.—Easterhill, barque, 890 tons, Captain Evans, from Liverpool, 94 days. ...

    Article : 52 words
  6. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    The one musical event since our last summary has been the continued recitals and success of Henry Ketten, who as artist and pianist has won golden opinions and earned the respect and admiration of musicians and public, his musical ...

    Article : 294 words
  7. ARRIVALS FROM FOREIGN PORTS.

    May 16.—Chocorua, ship, 1163 tons, Captain Locke, from Boston 12th February. Brunette, barque, 385 tons, Captain Dow, from Manila March 10. ...

    Article : 114 words
  8. DEPARTURES FOR ENGLAND.

    May l8.—Elizabeth, German barque, 554 tons, Captain A. L. Kessal, for London. May 19.—Min-y-don, ship, 1103 tons, Captain James M. Lesl[?] for London. ...

    Article : 310 words
  9. SPORTING.

    There has not been any racing in the metropolitan district during the month, but racing men have been very busy attending to entries for coming events. On the 1st of June nominations closed for the three principal handicaps ...

    Article : 166 words
  10. DEPARTURES FOR FOREIGN PORTS.

    May 17.—Bergemeester von Middleburg, Dutch barque, 628 tons, Captain Blanke, for Saigon May 20.—R.M.S. Somerset, 654 tons, Captain J. L. W. Darke[?] for Hongkong. Passengers—Mrs. and Miss Darke, and 10 Chinese ...

    Article : 400 words
  11. TRICKETT, HANLAN, AND LAYCOCK.

    Negotiations between the backers of Edward Trickott, of Sydney, and Edward Hanlan, of Toronto, have resulted in the making of a sculling match for the championship of the world, to comeoff on the Thames in November next. A public ...

    Article : 981 words
  12. VESSELS LOADING.

    For London.—Orient (s.), Alexander Duthie, Abergeldie. ...

    Article : 9 words
  13. FREIGHTS TO LONDON.

    Wool, [?]d and [?]d per lb.; cotton, as wool; oil (sperm), none; copra, 50s; tallow, 50s; copper and tin, 20s; nickel ore, none; hides, 30s; leather, 45s; preserved meats, 30s; measurement goods, 30s to 35s; bones and horns, 20s; gain, none; wheat, 30s, ...

    Article : 58 words
  14. H. M. SHIPS ON THE AUSTRALIAN STATION.

    Wolverene, 17 guns, Commodore Wilson, at Sydney; Emerald, 12 guns, Captain W. H. Maxwell, at Sydney; Danae, 12 guns, Captain J. C. Purves, at Samoa; Cormorant, 6 guns, Commander James Bruce, left Auckland for S. S. Islands, Alacrity, 1 ...

    Article : 93 words
  15. COMMERCIAL REVIEW.

    THE EXPORT MARKETS.—The wool offering at the fortnightly sales now is so unimportant in quantity and quality as to afford no guide as to how English prices affect it. The demand for sheepskins improved, ...

    Article : 2,066 words
  16. LABOUR SUMMARY.

    On the 26th ultimo, a public meeting was held in Sydney under the auspices of the Trades and Labour Council, for the purpose of inaugurating No. 1 branch of the AntiChinese Association of New South Wales. It was stated ...

    Article : 1,045 words
  17. SHIPS' REPORTS.

    The Cotopaxi, from London, is a fine-looking, full-powered vessel, and is one of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's fleet which have been introduced into the Australian trade by the Orient Steam Navigation Company. The ship is strong built ...

    Article : 819 words
  18. NEW CALEDONIA.

    Our correspondent writes on May 29:—"With much regret I record the prevalence of locusts. The continued mild weather seems to specially favour these pests, which in the young state creep and crawl about everywhere, like evil ...

    Article : 171 words
  19. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 2,035 words
  20. INTERCOLONIAL.

    Parliament will be summoned for the dispatch of business on July 6.—A tin lode has been discovered at Herbert Waters, 80 miles from Thornborough, the locality where Mulligan predicted tin would be found. The lode has been ...

    Article : 2,104 words
  21. MONETARY REVIEW.

    With prospects of another good wool clip, the maintenance of high prices, and the development of an export meat trade, money is still as dear as ever, and stops everything in the shape of speculation. ...

    Article : 1,288 words
  22. FIJI.

    It is stated that gold has been discovered, but the report requires confirmation. The Fiji Times of May 22 remarks:—"The visit of the Hon. J. B. Thurstan to the neighbouring colonies of New ...

    Article : 220 words
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