The decision of the A. S. N. Co.'s directors to reduce the number of workmen at the Pyrmont Works by one-half was re-considered on representations from the company's officers that, under the circumstances, it was as impolitic to ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 103 wordsThis match was continued last Saturday afternoon in the presence of about 1000 spectators, who evinced considerable interest in the capital all-round play exhibited by the players. Allen and Wright resumed their innings on ...
Article : 904 wordsARMIDALE, Nov. 22. Wheat is the principal cereal grown in this district, and harvest is close at hand. It is many years since we had such a splendid prospect of a very heavy yield, and I have no doubt the number ...
Article : 4,234 wordsThe A. S. N. Company's steamer Wentworth arrived here at 7 o'clock this morning, for the purpose of coaling, and was at once berthed under the cranes. The ordinary coal-trimmers of the port went on ...
Article : 522 wordsFat Cattle.—1977 head were entered for this week's sale, but only about 1600 came to hand. The proportion of prime was more than equal to the consumption of the trade, and prices fell on these descriptions 10s to 15s per head; other sorts ruled equally dull of ...
Article : 562 wordsOn Saturday evening the Eight-hour Conference of the Iron Trades held a crowded meeting in the Protestant Hall. The object of the meeting was to consider the case of the four dismissed engineers, and as it was intended to take an ...
Article : 1,844 wordsFat Cattle.—1977 were drawn for, and about 1800 came to hand. Quality from inferior to good useful and prime. The principal lots were from Gipps Land, Western District, Riverina, and Queensland. The market opened dull at prices hardly equal to last week's ...
Article : 428 wordsThe first race for the present season between l8 and 19 feet sailing boats in connection with the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club took place on Saturday last, under very favourable circumstances. The contest was for a trophy, ...
Article : 325 wordsSir,—An honourable peace, based upon mutual concessions, is more to be desired than a fierce and sanguinary struggle, which, while it produces heart-burning and hatred on the part of the vanquished, leaves the victor weak and ...
Article : 721 wordsWool.—We catalogued, 3095 bales for our sale to-day, and sold at auction and by private contract 3223 bales. Good to superior lots excited brisk competition, and excellent prices were realised, greasy ranging from 7¾d to 15d, the latter price being obtained ...
Article : 481 wordsMr. J. M'Elhone, M.L.A., a candidate for this ward, held two meetings on Saturday night, the first at Murray's Woolloomooloo-street, the second at Mrs. Robinson's Fitzroy Hotel, William-street, each before an orderly and ...
Article : 401 wordsWOOL.—A temporary improvement in the position of trade, leading to the hope of a permanent change, has again given place to disappointment, and the result is shown in considerably decreased attendance of buyers at our auctions here, with much less ...
Article : 429 wordsPETERSSHAM.—A duly convened meeting of the Council was held at the Council-chambers, on Monday, 26th October. Present —The Mayor, Aldermen Barrell, M'Mahon, Pratt, M'Gill, Kirkpatrick, and Brown. Correspondence: Letter from Railway ...
Article : 300 wordsSir,—In your report of a meeting held at Newtown on the 21st instant, appears a paragraph to the effect that "it was expected the Mayor would be present to take the chair." This is an error, as, when I was requested to convene the ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Mon 25 Nov 1878, Page 6
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