The principal sensation of the week in turf circles has been the totalizator. It has quite dwarfed Grand National business, and the deputation to Dr B-van, with the meetings at ...
Article : 565 wordsThe anniversary of the battle of the Boyne was celebrated in Ballarat last night by a soiree and concert at the Alfred Hall. The tea, which was attended by about 500, was catered by Mr J. M. Kline. ...
Article : 1,213 wordsThe adjourned enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Superintendent Christopher Gee, who lost his life during the burning of the ship Hilaria, was held ...
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Article : 68 wordsIntense surprise, mingled with genuine regret, was expressed throughout the city and town yesterday when it became known that Mr J. J. Fitzgerald, J.P., one of the most ...
Article : 907 wordsIncreased interest has been manifested during the last week or two in the big mines of the district, it being felt that the recent developments are of the utmost importance. There has ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,217 wordsThe Trades Union Congress has decided to support those candidates at the forthcoming general election, who are in favor of legalising eight hours as a day's work, and ...
Article : 48 wordsArchbishop Walsh, of Dublin, nod the Archbishop of Cashel have been asked to arbitrate on the matters in dispute between the members of the Irish party led by ...
Article : 42 wordsAt the London wool sains to-day a poor selection of wools was offered, in consequence of which the bidding was less animated, and prices were irregular, although ...
Article : 44 wordsThe continuance of the drought in Ireland and the short supplies from the colonies has hardened the market for colonial butter. ...
Article : 26 wordsArrangements have been made for Mr John Hotson, of Melbourne, to address a meeting of those interested in the importation of colonial produce Manchester on ...
Article : 71 wordsA deputation of junior clerks in all branches, of the Railway Department waited upon the Minister of Railways to-day, and urged their claims for consideration in the question of ...
Article : 115 wordsAbout 10 tons of Warra[?]ambool honey has been sold privately at 28[?] par cwt; more quantities, however, are being offered at auction. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 wordsLarge rabbits are selling at 8½d each, and smaller sizes at 6d. ...
Article : 15 wordsAnother plot to murder the Czar has been discovered in St. Petersburg. It appears that the plot has originated among tho working classes, and not among ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 wordsA thoroughly representative gathering of gentlemen from all parts of the Dungaree district assembled at the Mechanics’ Institute on Thursday for the purpose of presenting the Rev. Father Foley with an ...
Article : 651 wordsA startling accident, resulting in loss of life and injuries to a large number of people, occurred on Thursday in New Jersey, A meeting of the members of a friendly ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 wordsA targe number of the members turned up at the Essex paddock yesterday afternoon. The captain and vice-captain picked rides, and an umpire being appointed, the ball was hit off by the captain. The first ...
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Article : 91 wordsThe Rev. J. C. Carmichael will officiate at St. John’s Church, Soldiers Hill in the morning, afternoon (3 o’clock, children’s service), and evening. The beautiful cantata, M Under the palms," will be rendered by the choir of St. John's C.E.r.5., assisted by friends, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 wordsThe steamer Warragul, which leaves for London to-morrow, has on board a consignment of live stock, comprising 225 sheep and 20 head of cattle, shipped by Mr T. A. Field, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 32 wordsThe half-yearly meeting of shareholders was held at the office of the manager, Mr J. M. Bickett, yesterday; Mr W. H. Batten presiding. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 395 wordsMr John Daley, formerly member for Cork in the the House of Commons, when proceeding to Sydney last night to attend Mr Davitt’s lecture, attempted to enter a moving train at Burwood, but missed his ...
Article : 85 wordsThe Times, commenting on the revised reconstruction scheme submitted by the City of Melbourne Bank, says that the reduction in interest is enormous, and that the depositors have already been largely ...
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Article : 108 wordsThe monthly meeting of the council of the above was held in the association board room on Thursday evening hat. Present—The president, Mr Jan, oddie, J.P. (in the chair). Crs the Rev.S. Knight, Win. ...
Article : 350 wordsAn alleged owe of ingenious “smuggling” wan brought to light here on Thursday, when instructions were received from the Customs Department to seize a horse belonging to a man named Ernest Holmes. It ...
Article : 140 wordsThe competition for the open scene was not finished In time for inclusion In yesterday's report. The following was the award:—Open scene (not less than three characters), four competitors. First prize. £2 ...
Article : 176 wordsSir Henry Parkes has finally decided to stand for the King division, in opposition to Mr Reid. This announcement has been received with great enthusiasm by his followers. ...
Article : 40 wordsAt 4 o’clock on Friday morning Mr John Heath, one of the pioneer residents of the town, died of dropsy. Deceased was universally esteemed as an upright and honorable ...
Article : 100 wordsSIR,—As there seems to have arisen in some quarters an opinion that 1 (the complainant in the above case) agreed to work for only £1 per week for the defendant; and at the end of six months to receive full Union ...
Article : 389 wordsIt appears that we are to have a revivel in matters municipal (if in nothing else). For the first time in several years there promises to be an election in the north ward through the retirement of Mr Thos. ...
Article : 197 wordsConsiderable discussion has taken place in the local militia regarding the reduction of pay to £6 5s, which is not relished by the men, who, however, would not object so much if the ...
Article : 103 wordsThe Marine Court, in its report to the Marine Board on the incidents connected with the voyage of the ship Aberfoyle, states that the unfortunate case was a “a terrible ...
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The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), Sat 13 Jul 1895, Page 4
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