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  2. LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

    The deputation from Stroud seeking to obtain steam communication with Booral interviewed the Directors of the Newcastle Steamship Company to-day, but with what result has not transpired. It is believed that a ...

    Article : 140 words
  3. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. There not being a quorum of members present, Mr. SPEAKER declared the House adjourned until 4 o'clock on Tuesday next. The members who were in their places ...

    Article : 76 words
  4. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    In the Legislative Assembly, yesterday, The SPEAKER entered the House at 29 minutes past 4, but assthere was not a quorum present he adjourned the House until 4 o'clock on Tuesday. ...

    Article : 2,701 words
  5. SPORTING.

    For the Waterloo Cup, Mr. Rounsevell's nomination is backed at 100 to 7, Hepburn's and W. J. Clarke's at 100 to 5, and Gore's at 100 to 5. ...

    Article : 44 words
  6. GUNNEDAH.

    The direct telegraph wire, via Breeza, is now completed, but is not connected with the local office here, strange to say. The public at Breeza are also greatly inconvenienced in consequence of being unable to use ...

    Article : 65 words
  7. VICTORIA JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETIRG.

    Lo Loup, Petrea, South Hamilton, and Caspian are the best favourites for the Melbourne Cup. ...

    Article : 30 words
  8. GEELONG JOCKEY CLUB MEETING.

    Monk and Scotchman are the best favourites for the Geelong double. ...

    Article : 27 words
  9. GLEN INNES.

    At the Police Court to-day, William. Gordon Brereton Was lined £20 and costs under the Cattle Stealing Prevention Act. During the hearing, the Bench made the usual order for witnesses to leave the Court ...

    Article : 114 words
  10. ROCKHAMPTON RACES.

    The races were better attended to-day than yesterday? and the racing was the best yet seen here. TOWN PLATE.—Nemo 1, Sydney 2. Both cantered over. ROCKHAMPTON HANDICAP.—King Cole 1. Sydney 2, ...

    Article : 86 words
  11. BREWARRINA.

    The Church of England church was opened for divine service to-day by the Rev. Canon Smith. A large congregation attended. The offering and proceeds of the bazaar are estimated at £450. The ...

    Article : 63 words
  12. FOOTBALL.

    The principal matches this afternoon are between the Wallaroo and Waratah clubs on Moore Park, and the University and Burwoodclubs at Burwood The first-named contest will probably prove exciting, and, as several ...

    Article : 83 words
  13. WELLINGTON.

    At the election of Mayor for the first Municipal Council here Mr. Joseph Aarons, J.P., of Nanima, was unanimously chosen. Upou checking the voting papers for aldermen it was found that Mr. Way was ...

    Article : 70 words
  14. AMUSEMENTS.

    The "Rose of Castile" was given last evening, at the Victoria Theatre to a very large and appreciative audience. Madame Herses and Mr. Beaumont were in excellent voice, and sang the allotted music with so much spirit and effect ...

    Article : 172 words
  15. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Constitution Bill, which was introduced to-day, proposes that when a measure has passed two consecutive Sessions in the Assembly, and been twice rejected by the Legislative Council, the Governor shall have ...

    Article : 133 words
  16. GRENFELL.

    Four thousand acres of land were taken up at the local Land Office yesterday. ...

    Article : 16 words
  17. MUDGEE.

    The passing of the estimate for the Mudgee Railway has given great satisfaction here. On receipt of tho news the time gun was repeatedly fired, and many buildings were dressed with bunting. ...

    Article : 35 words
  18. GOULBURN.

    At the half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in the Gas Company, held to-day, Mr. Davies, M.L.A., presiding, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. The chairman stated that the works were progressing ...

    Article : 229 words
  19. THEATRE ROYAL.

    A second performance of "Ingomar" was given last night at the Theatre Royal, and though the stills and pit were filled, the dress circle was sparsely attended. This seems somewhat strange—for there are few performances ...

    Article : 194 words
  20. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Assembly was opened to-day by commission, and the Governor's speech will be delivered on Tuesday. The House has elected Mr. O'Rorke as Speaker. The Tararua has arrived at Auckland. ...

    Article : 35 words
  21. THE VICTORIAN STOCK TAX.

    A large deputation of fellmongers, tanners, saddlers and meat preservers waited on the Premier to-day, in reference to the stock tax. It was pointed out that the revenue had not been improved by the imposition ...

    Article : 208 words
  22. QUEEN'S THEATRE.

    The success of "Pinafore" continues unabitcd. List night the Oueen's Theatre was crowded to overflowing, and those present were quite as pleased with the performance as most previous audiences have been. ...

    Article : 39 words
  23. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

    The celebrate Taylro Troupe have arrived from New York by the last mail steamer, and have been engaged by the lessess of the Academy of Music, Guild Hall, where they will open on Monday evening next, in their musical ...

    Article : 132 words
  24. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    DURING last week the Government laid upon the table of the Logislative Assembly plans for the improvement of the eastern side of the Circular Quay, and notice of motion for the adoption of the plans was ...

    Article : 3,278 words
  25. GUNNING.

    It is rumoured that Dr. Perry reports that a case of small-pox has occurred within a few miles of this town. The police from Yass have taken steps to isolate the patient said to be affected, in order to stay the progress ...

    Article : 48 words
  26. GUNDAGAI.

    Yesterday, Mr. Sheedy, butcher, and Mr. Sydney Smith, telegraph contractor, narrowly escaped being shot dead while speaking to constable Barry. His revolver fell from its case, one chamber exploded, and ...

    Article : 54 words
  27. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

    The following notifications appear in the Government Gazette published yesterday morning:— APPOINTMENTS.—Mr. Archibald M. Smith, Warden's clerk at Eurobodalla, to be a mining registrar, and to issue ...

    Article : 154 words
  28. MUDGEE PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 491 words
  29. ALBURY.

    Alexander Frew is returned to the Municipal Council. ...

    Article : 10 words
  30. QUEENSLAND.

    The Queensland Insurance Company, at its halfyearly meeting to-day, declared a dividend of 7½ per cent. The profit and loss account shows a credit balance of over £3400. ...

    Article : 34 words
  31. THE RAILWAY EXTENSION TO GUNNEDAH.

    Great progress is being made with the railway to Gunnedah. The rails are now laid within the town boundary, and it is expected that they will be at the station early next week. Great praise is due ...

    Article : 184 words
  32. COOKTOWN.

    Small parcels of gold continue to arrive from the new diggings at the head of the Normanby River. The arrival of the steamer Athol, from Hongkong via Port Darwin, is anxiously expected. She is now ...

    Article : 47 words
  33. SYDNEY MUSICAL UNION.

    Sir,—I have no doubt the criticisms of the Herald upon the concert given last night by the Musical Union will be regarded by some persons as severe; but I think it was as just and as importial as my comments upon musical ...

    Article : 222 words
  34. VICTORIA.

    A deputation from Warrnambool interviewed the Minister for Works to-day, to ask his sanction in carrying out a portion of Sir John Coode's scheme to give increased facilities to the shipping. Mr. Patterson ...

    Article : 743 words
  35. SALE OF THE GORDON BROOK STUD.

    At the sale of the Gordon Brook stud to-day, by Mr. J. H. Munro, there was a large attendance, and the biddings were fair considering the times. Captivator brought 423 guineas; Agalca, 155 guineas; Prarie ...

    Article : 104 words
  36. NEW CALEDONIA.

    Sir,—The Colonial Secretary, in moving the second reading of the "Foreign Criminals Influx Prevention Bill," stated that there were 14,000 convicts in New Caledonia, and the speakers who took part in the debate assumed that ...

    Article : 123 words
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