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  2. SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.

    A marked falling-off was noticeable in the attenedance at the Garden Palaco on Saturday compared with several previous Saturdays, but this may reasonably be attributed to the lull that was sure to follow the ...

    Article : 276 words
  3. LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

    The Lord Mayor of Dublin, as Chairman of the Irish Distress Relief Committee, has telegraphed to the Mayor of Sydney, stating, that the distress in Ireland is increasing, and that ...

    Article : 64 words
  4. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    At a time when more than ordinary attention is devoted to the condition of Ireland, many will welcome the information furnished in an article by Mr. STANLEY ROBERTSON ...

    Article : 3,556 words
  5. DISASTER TO THE BARQUE SCOTTISH KNIGHT.

    A Gladstone telegram states that signal guns of distress were heard off Bustard Head all yesternight, and at daylight it was found that the barque Scottish Knight was in a sinking condition off Bustard Head. ...

    Article : 207 words
  6. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    BY out cablegrams it will be soon that the news from Afghanistan is satisfactory; and it is to be hoped that the assurance given by General Roberts to the chiefs, that the Government intended to respect the lives, ...

    Article : 4,670 words
  7. THE FAMIINE IN SILESIA.

    The famine in Silesia is increasing in severity, and extensive measures of relief are being adopted. The Prussian Chamber of Deputies has voted 6,000,000 marks for the ...

    Article : 50 words
  8. BRITISH RULE IN AFGHANISTAN.

    All continues quiet at Cabul, and General Roberts is adopting measures in order to reassure the public mind in regard to the intentions of the British. He held a Durbar ...

    Article : 69 words
  9. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The approaching races of the Northern Jockey Club are now causing a little attention here. The gates and other fixtures will be sold on Tuesday, the day of the general entry. The course is being put in order, and it is ...

    Article : 74 words
  10. THE BOERS.

    Advices from Capetown, dated the 9th instant, state that the Government is continuing its policy of suppressing seditious manifestations on the part of the Boers, and a ...

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  11. THE MUSIC AT THE GARDEN PALACE.

    Messrs. John Brinsmead and Sons had two recitals on Saturday, the first by Madame Summerhayes at 2 p.m. Whether the knowledge that the boudoir grand was to do duty for two players gave additional spirit to ...

    Article : 770 words
  12. CESSION OF SEABOARD ON THE GOLD COAST.

    Two chiefs of the Gold Coast have ceded the seaboard of their respective countries to the British, who have taken possession. The belief is gaining ground that the British ...

    Article : 66 words
  13. THE TURF.

    As will be seen by advertisement, the annual general meeting of the Australian Jockey Club is to be held at the office of the secretary, 163, King-street, at 4 p.m. this day, when, as some important business is to be brought forward, ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. CRICKET.

    ALBERT C. C. v. CARLTON C. C.—The match between the first Elevens of the Albert and Carlton Clubs was continued on Saturday afternoon, at the Association Ground, and turned out much more interesting than was at first ...

    Article : 208 words
  15. REVOLT OF THE BOLIVIAN TROOPS.

    News have been received that the Bolivian troops, since the overthrow and flight of President Daza, have revolted at Tacua. ...

    Article : 29 words
  16. WELLINGTON WATERWORKS LOAN.

    A loan has been issued, amounting to £130,000, for the construction of the Wellington Waterworks, New Zealand. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. THE ROYAL PRINCES.

    H. M. S. Bacchante, with Prince Albert Victor and Prince George, has arrived at Barbadoes. ...

    Article : 22 words
  18. AQUATICS AT LANE COVE.

    A private professional sculling match took place on the Lane Cove River on Saturday afternoon, and was the means of drawing together a large number of spectators. The contestants were John Trickett, brother of the champion, ...

    Article : 323 words
  19. THE SUEZ MAIL.

    The R. M. S. Assam left Gaile to-day for Australia. ...

    Article : 19 words
  20. OBITUARY.

    John Humffreys Parry, Sergeant-at-law, the eminent Welsh scholar and author, died suddenly yesterday. His death gave such a shock to his wife that she died shortly ...

    Article : 34 words
  21. (FROM OUR OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) NEWCASTLE.

    Mr. Matthew Lyster, the well-known landlord of the Ship Inn, Newcastle, died at Lake Macquarie at 10.30 this morning. Deceased had been suffering from a lingering illness for some time past, and his death ...

    Article : 62 words
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    Mr. John Arkins, Clerk of Petty Sessions, died here in the course of the night. The deceased gentleman was an old and faithful public officer and the first Clerk of Petty Sessions appointed to Cowra, where, for ...

    Article : 135 words
  23. THE WEATHER OF JANUARY 3, 1880.

    Sir,—Your paper of to-day contains an account of the weather which was experienced in Sydney on Saturday last, the 3rd instant. It will not be without interest to notice in your columns some remarkable circumstances in connection ...

    Article : 366 words
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    Over £300 was collected in aid of the Irish Famine Relief Fund in the various Catholic churches of the city to-day. ...

    Article : 24 words
  25. PIANOFORTES IN THE EXHIBITION.—VI.

    Any notice of French, pianos must of necessity commence with a reference to the maker of the "first pianoforte constructed in France." This was Sebastien Erard, a native of Strasburg, who, at 16, on the death ...

    Article : 1,764 words
  26. VICTORIA.

    Turf statistics for the last year show that Wellington won most money in stakes, and then come Nellie, Bosworth, Calamia, and His Lordship, Mr. De Mestre was the largest winner, with £3703; Johnson ...

    Article : 252 words
  27. THE CIRCULAR.

    Sir,—I am not willing to believe the worthy Chancellor to be the author of the singular reply in your last. He does not usually prefer subterfuge to plain dealing, and this is nothing but subterfuge. His signature is, I suppose, ...

    Article : 338 words
  28. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    It is doubtful whether the Indus will call at the Sound, and, if not, she will arrive here on Monday or Tuesday. At a meeting of medical men, held in consequence of ...

    Article : 137 words
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