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  2. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was a very good attendance at the Town-hall matinee yesterday afternoon. Herr Friedenthal's pianoforte performances formed the special attraction, and with the vocal contributions of ...

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  3. TRADE WITH CHINA.

    Recently Mr. Fred Poate, a resident of Tamworth, and an officer of the Lands. Office, paid a visit to China, and being an observant man he made use of his holiday tour to gain information ...

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  4. PRISON LUNATICS.

    The suicide of the prisoner-lunatic Balcer in Darlinghurst Gaol the other day brings into prominence once more the question, long in issue between the Prisons and the Lunacy Departments, ...

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  5. CONVERSAZIONE AT THE UNIVERSITY.

    A conversazlone has been defined as a gathering at which so many distractions are introduced as to make conversation practically impossible. The assemblage at the Commemoration-hall of the ...

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  6. GREATER SYDNEY.

    The "Greater Sydney" report of Sir Matthew Harris came up for discussion at a special meeting of the City Council yesterday afternoon. Alderman Griffin, of Hurstville, was an interested ...

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  7. PARLIAMENT

    In the Legislative Council, The President took the chair at 2.15 p.m., and with several members proceeded to Government House and presented the Address-in-Reply to the ...

    Article : 363 words
  8. BUSINESS IN THE COUNCIL.

    The Legislative Council met at 2.15 p.m. and a number of the members accompanied the President to Government House, and presented the Address-in-Reply agreed to on the previous ...

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  9. CITY ORGANIST'S RECITAL.

    This evening M. Wiegand will give an organ recital at the Town-hall. The selections will include a Fantasia on William Tell, the Adesto Fideles, Widor's American March, and other ...

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  10. A NATIONAL EVENING.

    Under the auspices of the Central Methodist Mission a successful "People's Entertainment"--the first of a special series entitled "National Evenings"--was given at the Centenary-hall last ...

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  11. SITTING DAYS.

    The days of sitting during the session, were fixed for Wednesday and Thursday in each week, Wednesday being Government and Thursday private members' day. ...

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  12. THE SPEAKER AND MR. WILLIS.

    A scene occurred yesterday afternoon, shortly after the Legislative Assembly had met, between Mr. Willis and the Speaker. Mr. CARROLL called the attention of the ...

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  13. THE POSITION OF NEWTOWN.

    At the meeting of the Newtown Council on Tuesday, a brief reference was made to the Greater Sydney scheme, with which the name of Alderman Griffin, of Hurstville, is especially ...

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  14. THE THEATRE ROYAL.

    A matinee performance of "The Physician" Will be given by the Brough Company at the Theatre Royal to-day. ...

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  15. THE OPERA HOUSE.

    On Saturday night, at the Opera House, Mr. Arnold Denham's now company will provide an historical and sensational drama entitled "The Kelly Gang; or, the Career of Ned Kelly, the ...

    Article : 65 words
  16. ADDRESS-IN-REPLY.

    The debate on the motion moved yesterday by Mr. Wilks, "That the Address-in-Reply to the Governor's opening speech he adopted," was resumed. ...

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  17. THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

    The 28th annual report of the Auditor-General on the Treasurer's statements of the receipts and expenditure of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and other moneys was laid on the table of the ...

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  18. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the Municipal Association was held at the town-hall yesterday afternoon, Alderman J. V. Smith (vice-president) in the chair. There were also present:--Aldermen John Wheeler (vice-president), T. J. ...

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  19. NEW NOTICES.

    The Minister for Works gave notices of motion for messages to be sent to the Legislative Council asking that the following Harbor Works Bills forwarded to the Council during a previous ...

    Article : 118 words
  20. PETITIONS PRESENTED.

    Petitions were presented in the Legislative Assembly for power to be granted to John Sulman to construct a tunnel to North Sydney, and for power to be given to proceed with the Simpson ...

    Article : 138 words
  21. NEW STEAMER FOR HUDDART, PARKER, AND COMPANY.

    Among the arrivals in port yesterday was the Moorabool, one of the latest additions to Messrs. Huddart, Parker, and Co.'s line. She is from London via West Australian ports. On arrival ...

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  22. SMOKING IN THEATRES.

    I am hot surprised to hear that the application to the Lord Chamberlain to permit smoking in theatres will receive but little support from the lessees of London theatres generally. Either ...

    Article : 128 words
  23. ADVANCES TO SETTLERS.

    Mr. PRICE, speaking a four minutes before the Legislative Assembly adjourned last night, said he desired to draw the attention of the Government to a circular, which had been issued to ...

    Article : 138 words
  24. A BENEVOLENT BANDIT.

    Gianmaria Farris, a notorious brigand, of Nuovo, near Sassari, has long been "wanted" the authorities as a dangerous bandit. At last he has become tired of his wild and adventurous ...

    Article : 111 words
  25. THE CROTTY WILL.

    The statement made on Saturday to a representative of the "Argus" by Archbishop Carr to the effect that he was afraid that, beyond the £10,000 specially bequeathed under the will of the late ...

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  26. SUBURBAN ITEMS.

    A few weeks ago the Newtown Council received a letter from Mr. W. H. Goddard complaining of the inconvenience and danger caused by the shimting of trams on the main road, near the railway bridge, late at night. The council ...

    Article : 543 words
  27. LONG STANDING BATES.

    Most municipal councils find a difficulty in the collection of long outstanding rates. This is generally caused by owners of lands of vacant lands being unknown, and the trouble of ascertaining their names and whereabouts. Some time ...

    Article : 210 words
  28. LAWN TENNIS.

    The first annual meeting of the Westleigh Tennis Club was held on Saturday evening at Neutral Bay. The report and balance-sheet disclosed a satisfactory state of affairs, and the following office-bearers were elected:--Patron, Mr. ...

    Article : 252 words
  29. ROYAL SOCIETY.

    The usual monthly meeting of the engineering section of the Royal Society of New South Wales was held at the society's house, Elizabeth-street, last evening, when Mr. T. H. Houghton occupied the chair. The unfavorable ...

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