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Advertising : 1,578 words[?]on Maclay is hopeful that the Czar will sanction the despa[?] of a Russian colonising expedition to New Guinea. Baron Maclay has one thousand immigrants ready to sail for New Guinea. The Paris correspondent of the Times says ...
Article : 292 wordsMessrs. Crossman, Garvin, and Cousens report having sold privately during the month of January, 34,700 sheep, 1000 bullocks, 900 head of mixed cattle; and have some large lines of wethers undergoing inspection, as well as a herd of mixed ...
Article : 49 wordsF. Bacon anrd Co. report:—Almost unlimited demand for store wethers; first-class ewes are also in strong request. Brisk enquiry for store cattle, but prices lower. We sold—Brennan's bullocks through the yards to £4 10s, calves 3 [?]ineas, small ...
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Family Notices : 315 wordsTyphoid fever is still prevalent throughout the colony. Twelve cases were reported yesterday, five being fatal. ...
Article : 18 wordsMessrs. Brunker and Wolfe report:—Homebush Fat Stock Sales, Thursday.—Cattle: 770 head yarded; best pens bullocks made to £9, ditto cows to £7 per head, equal to about 17s per 100lbs. 20,000 sheep penned; good to prime wethers made 8s ...
Article : 718 wordsThe Exhibition Committee have agreed to extend the time for making application for space as far as concerns the Australian colonies until March 1. The health of the Governor is improving. ...
Article : 34 wordsWellington Cup: Pasha, 1; Lady Norah, 2; Tigredia, 3. Time. 8 min. 38 se[?]s. ...
Article : 20 wordsIt is rumoured that John Clague, a local candidate, intends contesting the election for Durham. Weather now fine; totul rainfall for the week, 197 points. ...
Article : 35 wordsTwo inches of rain has fallen since midnight on Wednesday; it is now cloudy, like rain. River a banker, and rising. The lowlands are under water. The Government boat broke away last night; the loss has caused a great deal of inconvenience. ...
Article : 48 wordsRain commenced at two yesterday morning, 62 points fell yesterday, 155 points this morning; total, 217 points. The river commenced rising at five yesterday evening for several hours slowly, but during the night more rapidly. Since eight ...
Article : 136 wordsHeavy rain fell here on Wednesday night and yesterday. The creeks rose rapidly, and the flow of water was so great that they overflowed their banks and much of the lower part of the town was submerged. Three houses in the neighbourhood ...
Article : 226 wordsW. J. Hill has retired from the contest for the Nepean. It is anticipated there will be a close run between T. R. Smith and S E. Lees. They are both freetraders and Ministerialists. H. S. Gannon, of Goulburn, has been asked to oppose O'Sullivan ...
Article : 698 wordsOver two inches of rain fell here yesterday. The weather is now fine and warm. The Hunter and Goulburn Rivers this morning had risen 20 feet, and were falling rupidly. Most low lying grounds are submerged, there being over three feet in the ...
Article : 82 wordsHandicaps closed with the following result:—Annexation Handicap, 38; Cup, 46; Furracabad Stakes, 14; Dibbs Plate, 62; President's Purse, 29; Separation Handicap, 38. Among the entries are some of the best horses in New South Wales ...
Article : 80 wordsOver two inches of rain fell again this week. Mr Goodwin has been here during the lost few days, and seems to be receiving general support. He proceeds to Boggabri to-day, and will address the electors here and at Quirindi next ...
Article : 63 wordsHeavy rain commenced at 11,30 last night, 300 points have fallen. The river at 6 o'clock this evening was up to the bridge level, but is now falling. Mr. R. G. D. Fitz Gerald, who was announced to address the ...
Article : 70 wordsSeven inches rain fell here since January 1st. Alderman C. J. Ellis, solicitor, was elected yesterday Mayor of this municipality. ...
Article : 27 wordsThree hundred and ten points of rain have fallen since last night; the river was a banker all day, but is now falling. More rain threatens. Our down mails could not be despatched to-day, owing to the flooded state of the country. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 179 wordsThe iron clipper barque scottish Prince, 111 days out from Glasgow to Brisbane, went ashore yesterday at South Port, a small watering place 45 miles to the south eastward of Brisbane. She was in 17 feet water when she took the ground on a sandy ...
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The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), Sat 5 Feb 1887, Page 5
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