By telegraph yesterday we received the brief announcement: "Sir James Ma[?] died last night." We had been previously informed of his dangerous illness, from general debility. In his ...
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Article : 107 wordsIt is time we spoke, to show the colony that we are opposed to the policy of the present Ministry, and that we, too, are anxious for a dissolution of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. Our ...
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Article : 880 wordsTHE EXTRA SHEETS OF THE "MERCURY."—The third sheet of this day's paper contains—Advertisements; Poetry "The Sailor's Home-Nest;" Continuation of new tale "The Secret Chambers;" A ...
Article : 2,249 wordsMaize, 2s 6d to 3s 2d; wheat, 4s 4d to 4s 7d; flour, £11 10s to £12 10s. Cattle: Hardly any alteration; best beef, 21s per 1OOlbs. Sheep easier, 6d per head lower; 50lb. ...
Article : 1,373 wordsLovers of Aquatic sports will hardly need reminding that Morpeth regatta is fixed for Tuesday next, when an enjoyable day's sport is likely to be witnessed. Most of the events have filled well, and ...
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Article : 465 wordsThe following candidates among others were successful in the examinations for the Civil Service which were held in country districts on Monday, the 11th of October:— ...
Article : 235 wordsWe have a dearth of news this week, at least nothing new, strange, startling, sorrowful, consequencial, or important, other than events or topics already stereotyped. As in many other parts of ...
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), Sat 6 Nov 1886, Page 4
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