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  2. PUBLIC SCHOOL AT FIVE DOCK.

    ON Saturday afternoon the foundation stone of a Public school at Five Dock was laid by the Hon. Professor Smith, M.L.C., President of the Council of Education. Owing to the unpropitious weather, the attendance was limited. ...

    Article : 3,041 words
  3. THE TRANSPACIFIC ROUTE.

    SIR,—Your readers have had enough of the description of the Transpacific route, and if I add a line to your columns it is only to protest against the contract arrangements for the present service. Every ...

    Article : 810 words
  4. OUR GREAT MEN.

    SIR,—The traveller who visits Sydney after long absence will see much to admire. Public buildings, railways, and bridges bear testimony to the energy and the wealth of the colony. ...

    Article : 389 words
  5. ZYMOTIC DISEASES.

    SIR,—On consulting the dictionary, I find this is the last word in it, and that it is derived from the Greek word [?]w, which means to ferment. The term was introduced by the Registrar-General, and used to characterize the ...

    Article : 779 words
  6. FIJI.

    By the arrival of the Behring we have intelligence to the 13th May. His Excellency the Governor and suite left in the s.s. Fitzrey on a tour round the island of Viti Levu. No ...

    Article : 527 words
  7. CROWN LANDS ON THE ILLAWARRA RAILWAY.

    SIR,—I do not presume to offer any criticisms upon the figures and estimates either of Dr. Lang or of "N. S. W." as to the probable coal traffic, passenger traffic, or other matters very properly to be considered with reference ...

    Article : 608 words
  8. METROPOLITAN AND ILLAWARRA RAILWAY.

    SIR,—It is very amusing to read the remarks made in your issue of Wednesday by "N. S. W.," on the Rev. Dr. Lang's lecture on the railway to Wollongong. Perhaps your correspondent may fancy he knows a thing or two. ...

    Article : 1,348 words
  9. ONE GRAND SHOW FOR THE SOUTH COAST.

    MR. Dymock, a well-known auctioneer on the South Coast, has of late advocated through the columns of our southern contemporaries united action on the part of the agricultural societies along the southern coast, in order that one ...

    Article : 960 words
  10. A SECOND CABLE TO EUROPE.

    THE following communication from the Premier of New South Wales has been received by the Chief Secretary of Victoria, and referred to the Postmaster-General for consideration:— ...

    Article : 1,390 words
  11. THE DRAWBACK ON WINE RE-EXPORTED.

    SIR,—"Venator" is quite right in saying that the Custom House authorities require proof that wine re-exported, and on which drawback is claimed, has already paid the 4s. per gallon duty. "Venator" is, however, in error in saying ...

    Article : 272 words
  12. ADULTERATED FOOD.

    SIR,—In your issue of the 23rd, your correspondent, "Old Colonist," suggests that an analysis of the food retailed should be made, &c. In the sanitary department of the last Exhibition, "Old ...

    Article : 706 words
  13. SOUTH HEAD ROAD TRUST.

    SIR,—In this morning's paper I notice an onslaught on the South Head Road Trustees, signed "A Victim," &c. It is only the story of "The Wolf and the Lamb" over again. I am a resident of Waverley, and have travelled ...

    Article : 812 words
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