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  2. SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR TRANSMISSION TO EUROPE, VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

    The debate on the address in reply to his Excellency's [?], which was in progress at the time of our last summary, was resumed and concluded on Friday, August 26. On that evening the discussion was resumed by Sir John ...

    Article : 1,211 words
  3. THE WEATHER—AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    Winter, which, according to almanac dates, does not close until the 22nd instant, is being ushered out by hot winds. The ahsence of rains during the past few weeks is as remarkable as it is deplorable. The pasture lands need a ...

    Article : 237 words
  4. THE BISHOPRIC OF SYDNEY.

    For a long time past no meeting of the synod of the diocese of Sydney has aroused such feelings of interest or attracted such a large attendance as the meeting which was held in the Church Society's House, Phillip-street, on 29th ...

    Article : 1,805 words
  5. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

    Our summary of events of interest which have occurred since last mail must perforce be short. In music especially the only item worth mention is the concert given on the 30th August, at the Masonic Hall, by Mr. F. J. Hallowell. Mr. ...

    Article : 421 words
  6. INTERCOLONIAL.

    In the report of the Board of Land and Works on the Victorian Railway System, we learn that the total debenture capital raised in £17,672,160: the total yearly interest payable is £918,218. The total mileage ...

    Article : 1,296 words
  7. SPORTING.

    The Hawkesbury Grand Handicap was won by Mr. R. Rouse's Sting, with Roberts' Masquerade second, and Cox's Britisher third. The Derby was carried off by Mr. de Mestro's Navigator, who boat the favourite, the Hon. J. ...

    Article : 61 words
  8. SYDNEY BICYCLE CLUB MEETING.

    The inaugural race meeting of the Sydney Bicyde Club took place on Satanlay afternoon under most favourable circumstances, for not only was the weather beautifully fine, but the attendance on the Association Ground was ...

    Article : 863 words
  9. THE AMSTERDAM EXHIBITION.

    A meeting of the Amsterdam Exhibition Commission was held at the Free Public Library on August 28. Sir James Martin presided, and reported that he had communicated with the Government respecting obtaining a portion of the ...

    Article : 616 words
  10. SOCIAL.

    The Model Lodging House, in Kent-street North, is growing in favour. On last night week the establishment was patronized by over a hundred persons, who, but for its existence, would probably have been compelled to seck ...

    Article : 3,369 words
  11. OBITUARY.

    FATHER BIASET.—The Macleay Herald reports the sudden death of the Rev. Father Biaset on the 20th August. He was subject to a flow of blood to the head. By the advice of Dr. Gabriel he went to Port Macquarie for change ...

    Article : 106 words
  12. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

    The most extensive fire that has occurred in Sydney for some years past took place early on Sunday morning, September 3, resulting in the loss of some thousands of pounds' worth of valuable property. At about 5 o'clock ...

    Article : 469 words
  13. THE SOUTH SEAS.

    On September 3 R.M.S. Diamond arrived from the South Sea Islands. She appears to have made a somewhat active cruise in those wild regions, paying special attention to localities inhabited by savages who are known to have ...

    Article : 237 words
  14. RELIGIOUS.

    The first session of the third synod of the diocese of Bathurst commenced on Tuesday, August 22, and terminated on the following Thursday evening. The chief enactment for the session is a canon for the constitution and ...

    Article : 435 words
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