The spring meeting of the Tasmanian Jockey Club took place on the Elwick course to-day, but the meet suffered greatly from the unfavourable weather, ...
Article : 2,033 wordsSIR,—The courtesy you have extended to me on previous occasions when I have claimed the protection of your columns, encourages me now to solicit your aid to "nip in the bud " what ...
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Article : 134 wordsSIR,—I was much pleased with the suggestion in your issue of 21st November, to the effect that the residents of Beaconsfield should take immediate steps to protect themselves from the ...
Article : 492 wordsThe adjourned special meeting of the Florence Nightingale Co. will be held at the office of the manager, Mr R. H. Price, on Thursday next at 8 p.m. ...
Article : 600 wordsThe following nominations have been received for the principal events for Campania Races, which take place on 2nd January. Weights will be declared on ...
Article : 295 wordsThe Secretary supplies the following sales reported by members of the Launceston Stock Exchange on Saturday:— Royal Tasman, 20s; New Chum, £7 ; ...
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Article : 163 wordsHis Excellency Sir A. H. Kennedy has received a telegram from Vice-Admiral the Earl I of Clanwilliam, dated Shanghai, December 5, to the effect that the detached squadron had ...
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Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), Mon 12 Dec 1881, Page 3
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