The parliamentary session was closed on the 17th of December, and the business of legislation will not be resumed till April next. As is usual at the termination of a session, there were some ...
Article : 3,206 wordsA week ago the whole of Christendom was engaged in celebrating the anniversary of the birth of a Saviour, and yesterday the rites incidental upon the commencement of ...
Article : 4,232 wordsThe Geelong Advertiser reports that the building of the new stand at the racecourse has been commended and there is every reason to believe it will be ready in time for the races. It ...
Article : 148 wordsOur future Governor has been making a farewell tour of New Zealand prior to his leaving for Victoria. At Dunedin, on the 21st of December, an enthusiastic reception ...
Article : 523 wordsYesterday was a very busy day at the Spencer-street Railway-station, all the trains being well filled, and the special trains for the races adding considerably to the numbers ...
Article : 92 wordsSIR, -- Now since the State has undertaken the responsibility of seeing that all the young people in the colony shall he efficiently secularly educated, it may not be amiss to ask the question, ...
Article : 443 wordsLast night saw the final concert of the seven given composing the above series, and was an excellent finish to the whole. From the first night the attendance has steadily ...
Article : 521 wordsBy the courtesy of the Deputy Postmaster-General, Mr. Turner, we are able to publish the following salutation from the members of the London press to the telegraph offices ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 627 wordsAt the opening of 1872 the share market was declining after the heat of Hie Sandhurst excitement, and during the whole of the year the effects of the over-speculation at that time has ...
Article : 1,173 wordsThe twelfth annual fete, of the Ancient Order of Foresters, which came off yesterday at the Friendly Societies' Gardens, proved both as regards the character of the sports ...
Article : 587 wordsSIR, -- Mr. L. M'Gowan, in his letter relative the non-attendance of the members of the Prince of Wales Theatre at the above match, says, " the true reason ought to have been given for their ...
Article : 357 wordsThe Bendigo Independent reports that the population of Golden-square was thrown into great excitement yesterday forenoon, in consequence of a most determined attempt ...
Article : 266 wordsWas particularly gay yesterday, as in addition to the usual excursions to Queenscliff or Snapper Point, H.M.S. Cossack was thrown open for public inspection, and of course ...
Article : 169 wordsThe Theatre Royal was again crowded last evening, when the same programme was repeated. The pantomime now works very smoothly, and the gorgeous transformation ...
Article : 185 wordsIn a recent address to the fanners of New Jersey, U.S., the lion Mr. Wall (himself a farmer) bears the following testimony to the excellence of agriculture in the British ...
Article : 326 wordsWere, as usual, well patronised by picnic parties, but the preference was decidedly given to Brighton. The whole stretch of sandy beach from the railway station to tle ...
Article : 110 wordsBy the Rangitoto we have flies of New Zealand papers to the 26th ult. The details of the Californian news had not at that time reached Dunedin. At Auckland, it ...
Article : 200 wordsThe German picnic, which was held yesterday at the Survey Paddock, was one of the most numerously attended and successful yet held. There were over 2000 persons ...
Article : 217 wordsThe Royal Parle, Acclimatisation Society's Gardens, Survey Paddock, and other places of public resort upon such occasions, were visited by thousands of persons, all of them ...
Article : 174 wordsA review of the year's trade discloses fairly satisfactory results, notwithstanding that at the opening prospects were exceedingly gloomy, on account of the heavy failures taking place, more ...
Article : 1,163 wordsThe Auckland Evening Star of 18th ult., publishes a protest signed by thirty-eight of the Nevada's passengers. The protest sets forth that the Nevada is ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 520 wordsDespite the numerous attractions elsewh[?]e, the clever feats of Madame Cora de I[?]mond attracted a very fair audience at St. George's Hall. The deceptions of the ...
Article : 55 wordsThe concert at the Exhibition last evening was very well attended, and an excellent programme of music provided for the occasion. The principal singers were Mrs. ...
Article : 541 wordsJohn Larkin, of Yarpturk, laborer. Causes of insolvency : Failure of growing crops, low prices, and death of a valuable horse. Liabilities, £308 8s.; assets, £8 15s.: deficiency, £299 13s. ...
Article : 33 wordsTh[?] hall was literally crammed last night, there not being even standing room in any part of the room or gallery. The members of the company were in excellent voice, and ...
Article : 44 wordsThe Geelong Advertiser reports the purchase of the Marathon estate by Mr. Samuel Wilson, of the Wimmera. The property consists of 14,000 acres of freehold ...
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Advertising : 382 wordsAn [?]entertainment of a somewhat novel character [?]was given in the Polytechnic Hall last evening by Armstrong's Charivari Troupe. The programme consisted of songs ...
Article : 71 wordsThe [?]agical deceptions of Mr. Haselmayer were repeated at the Temperance Hall last night before a large and appreciative audience. Every item on the programme was ...
Article : 61 wordsThe members of the H.A.C.B Society Laving resolved to have a grand demonstration on New Year's day, active preparations have been making for some time past to ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Thu 2 Jan 1873, Page 3
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