Letters patent were granted by the Attorney-General, on Tuesday last, to the following:— Mr. Edward Seitz, of No. 16 ...
Article : 663 wordsOne of the most celebrated among the mock pearls of history has just made its appearance in a fresh setting, but the falsity of the gem remains as indisputable as ever. ...
Article : 1,817 wordsThe Berlin Post estimates that the Russian force massed on the frontier exceeds the frontier forces of Germany and Austria combined by 171 battalions ...
Article : 63 wordsAn action brought by the Bank of Victoria, claiming possession from one Duncan Forbes of 20 acres of land at Mulgrave, was decided by the Chief Justice in the Supreme ...
Article : 1,926 wordsThe Premier accompanied by the Earl of Buckinghamshire and about 40 members of Parliament officially inspected Mort's dock and engineering works to-day. Speaking at ...
Article : 371 wordsThe Legislative Council sat for only a short time to-day, and dealt with a number of minor matters, including the first reading of the Bulli Relief Fund Administration ...
Article : 675 wordsA report is current, though at present it is vague and lacking in details, that an attempt has been made to murder the Czar, and that His Majesty was ...
Article : 64 wordsThe South Melbourne Council held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon, the mayor (Councillor E. D. Heather) in the chair, and a full attendance of ...
Article : 353 wordsThe Right Rev. Edward T. O'Dwyer, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Limerick, has strongly condemned the practice of boycotting and the "Plan of Campaign," ...
Article : 49 wordsPrince William, the eldest son of the Crown Prince of Germany, in presenting Christmas presents to the Hussar Regiment of which he is Colonel, declared ...
Article : 53 wordsIt is reported that the Bulgarian Government will ask the Sobranje for a credit vote for the purchase of 100,000 repeating rifles for the army. ...
Article : 32 wordsAlderman John Hooper, member for South-East Cork, who has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment for publishing reports of the National League, ...
Article : 44 wordsThe death of the Rev. A. H. Mackonochie, formerly curate of St. Albans, Holborn, was caused by exposure in a snowdrift in Kinloch Forest, Scotland. ...
Article : 44 wordsThe Marquis of Salisbury in his speech at Derby last night declared that the rulers of all the Europoan powers were desirous of maintaining peace. ...
Article : 142 wordsThe Melbourne Tonic Sol-fa Choral Society gave a most enjoyable musical treat to their friends and patrons at the Athenæum-hall last evening, Mr. S. Lamble conducting. The ...
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Article : 81 wordsEarl Cairns, son of the late Lord Chancellor, has married Miss Olive Berens, a wealthy heiress. The writer of "Social Gossip from Home," ...
Article : 170 wordsThe following passengers left Adelaide for Melbourne by the express yesterday:— Messrs. M'Gregor, Wright, Palmer, Morgan, Bell, Wollaston, Wilsford, Wikstead, Deeney, Ellis, ...
Article : 136 wordsThe Chief Secretary and the Attorney-General will open an inquiry on January 4 respecting the Gawler police scandal. The Government have received a cable ...
Article : 236 wordsAdmiral Sir Erasmus Ommaney states that in consequence of the failure of the Northern whale fishery, 400-ton whalers may now be bought at ...
Article : 58 wordsMr. Bayard, the Secretary of State, has urged Congress to provide funds for the representation of the United States at the Melbourne Centennial ...
Article : 34 wordsBOURKE, DEC. 21.—After several days of close thursday weather heavy rain fell last night, 175 points falling here in a short time. It is still cloudy, and like more rain. At Wilcannia 4 points felt, at ...
Article : 529 wordsThe Sugar Bounties Conference has been adjourned until the 5th April. A convention has been formed, including Great Britain and several other ...
Article : 195 wordsThe St. Vincent De Paul's Home for men was established at the corner of St. David and Young streets, Fitzroy, some few months since, and has during that time provided ...
Article : 312 wordsThe shares in the New Zealand Gold Extraction Company, formed to work the Newbery-Vautin chlorination process in New Zealand, the capital of which is ...
Article : 47 wordsMr. Sims, the sub-collector of customs, made an important seizure to-day. Suspecting a Mr. Joseph Levy, of Paris, a passenger by the Tsinan from Sydney, who arrived ...
Article : 99 wordsThe death is announced of Mr. Balfour Stewart, Professor of Natural Philosophy, at Owen's College, Manchester, aged 59. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe old scholars of the High School to-day presented the Rev. Poulett-Harris, who has been rector for many years, with a complimentary address and a purse containing ...
Article : 108 wordsThe personal property of the late Sir William M'Arthur, in England, has been sworn at £120,000. He has left £60,000 for charitable purposes. ...
Article : 31 wordsAnother bush fire broke out in the Tuppal East paddocks on Monday afternoon, and continued raging with great violence until last night, when the united efforts of over 100 ...
Article : 113 wordsThe presents given to Popo Leo XIII., on the occasion of his jubilee, are valued at 60,000,000 francs (£2,500,000). His Holiness has announced his intention of ...
Article : 42 wordsThe following cases were admitted to the Alfred Hospital yesterday:—William Elliott, aged 26 years, a labourer, living at the Esplanade, Port Melbourne, suffering from a ...
Article : 314 wordsThe Daily Telegraph suggests that a company should be formed for the purpose of killing rabbits in Australia and exporting the carcases to Europe. ...
Article : 31 wordsA sum of £3,500 will be placed on the Estimates for the representation of the colony at the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition. A local commission, with Dr. Hector as ...
Article : 47 wordsAn accident occurred in the New Chum Railway Company a mine to-day, by which a tributer named Henry Burwash was killed and another man was also hurt, The men had fired ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 509 wordsRICHMOND, DEC. 21.—42 points of rain fell last night. It appeared to be general. It is still threatening. CHARLEVILLE, DEC. 21.—The rainfall has been ...
Article : 246 wordsMr. and Mrs. Gladstone will leave for the north of Italy on the 26th inst., and will probably make a stay of several weeks there. ...
Article : 41 wordsAn artillery competition for Government prizes took place here to-day. Four squads competed, and the firing generally was good, although the target was not hit. All the ...
Article : 242 wordsCobb's large coach, which yesterday brought the insurance companies' managers to Mornington, met with an accident on the return journey, being upset when going down ...
Article : 191 wordsScotch pig iron No. 1, f.o.b. Clyde, is quoted 1s. lower, 46s. ...
Article : 17 wordsThe British-India Steam Navigation Company's R.M.S. Roma, from Brishane, left here yesterday home ward. LONDON, DEC. 20. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 69 wordsSir,—Will you allow me a few lines'space in your valuable columns to call attention to the disgraceful condition of Collins-street. Every afternoon, between 4 and 5 o'clock, it ...
Article : 188 wordsMessrs. George and George's Grand Christmas Carnival is an immense success. Why? Because the selection of Cards, Toys, and Presents is by far the finest in Melbourne, ...
Article : 121 wordsIf you wish to buy useful Presents visit George and George's. They have a magnificent selection of Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs, Lace Sets, Dress Goods, Prints, Silks, Fancy ...
Article : 113 wordsGustavus Trille, of 22 Milton-street labourer Causes of insolvency—Want of employment and sickness of self and family. Liabilities, £31 3s. 6d.; assets £1 10s.; ...
Article : 104 wordsMesars. George and George Commence their Evening Entertainments in connection with this years Christmas Carnival. This Evening Among the attractions will be a Magnificent ...
Article : 82 wordsThe natural drink of the colonies is undoubtedly pure Australian Wine. You can get any variety, pure and old, from Caldwell and Co., 114 Collins-street west.—[ADVT.] ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 22 Dec 1887, Page 8
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