An express train on the Great western Railway ran off the rails near Shipton, and the carriages containing a large number of passengers, were precipitated into the canal. Thirty lives were ...
Article : 57 wordsThe nomination for the Gwydir took place yesterday. Messrs. Dangar and Mosely were nominated, and Mr. Mosely received the show of hands. A poll was demanded. Mr. Dongar's ...
Article : 83 wordsAt the nomination, yesterday, 150 hands were held up for Mr. Stephens, and 8 for Mr. Watson, who demanded a poll. Mr. Stephens's election is considered safe. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 115 wordsThe nomination of candidates for the electoral district of Liverpool Plains took place to-day. Mr. John Gill, Returning officer, presided. The candidates proposed were Messrs. Hanley Bennett, ...
Article : 58 wordsThe Skipton railway accident, on Thursday afternoon, was unparalleled. The train consisted of two engines and sixteen carriages, and was proceeding at the rate of 40 miles au hour, when the ...
Article : 121 wordsThe races were well attended yesterday. The following were the winners; Flying Handicap: Mariner, 1; Erin, 2. Ladies Purse: First heat. Phantom; second heat, Duke; third heat, Duke, ...
Article : 58 wordsMr. Daley addressed a large meeting of East Macquarie electors here last night, and a vote of confidence in him was passed unanimously. ...
Article : 25 wordsA boat has been beached at Cape Moreton about a quarter of a mile from the lighthouse. Her crew consisted of two escapees from New Caledonia. They describe themselvesas Communists. The boat ...
Article : 439 wordsThe emigrant ship Cospatvick, hound for Auckland, was burned off the Cape of Good Hope, on November 19ch. The mate and-two of the crew were saved. Four hundred and sixty persons are ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 102 wordsThe nomination for the Upper Hunter took place to-day. The proceedings lasted from 12 noon till nearly 4 o'clock. The following were the nominations: Dr. Gordon hy Messrs. Nicholl and Rose; ...
Article : 87 wordsMr. Bennett, the late member for Liverpool Plains, addreased a large and influential meeting here last night, and was accorded a fair hearing, He experienced considerable difficulty in ...
Article : 81 wordsThe Manaro nomination took place to-day. The candidates proposed were Messrs. Montague, Joseph, ami O'Connell. The show of hands was declared to be in favour of Mr. Montague. Mr. ...
Article : 36 wordsMr. Pilcher, one of the candidates for West Macquarie, addressed a large number of electors at the Royal Hotel, on Thursday night. A unanimous vote of confidence was passed in him. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 wordsMr. Butler was returned for Argyle without opposition. He exposed telegrams received from Mr. Parkes, trying to arrange for opposition. The proceedings lasted two hours. ...
Article : 27 wordsMr. Lord, Mr. Ardill, Mr. A. S. Burne, and Mr. J. E. Kelly were nominated yesterday for the Bogan electorate. The show of hands was in favour of Mr. Lord, and a poll was demanded. ...
Article : 104 wordsThe foot race for £100 aside, between Ba[?]ter and Applitt, came off to-day in the police paddock, Applitt winning easily. Baxter lost his shoe about 100 yards from the start. There were about ...
Article : 53 wordsThe volunteer athletic sports held on Saturday, in the Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Ground, were a great success. 1500 persons were present. Wednesday. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 65 wordsA very destructive bush fire has been raging throughout the Shoalhaven district for the last few days. Miles of fencing have been destroyed. Kangaroos, wallabys, and birds of all descriptions ...
Article : 46 wordsMessrs. Goldsborough and Co. report having sold 3200 bales of wool thia week, greasy at from 8d to 13½d; fleece from 15d to 27d. Prices rule the same as last week. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 86 wordsMr. James watson, the late member for the Lachlan, was met outside the town to-day, by a large number of the electors, headed by a band. Two addresses were presented to 'him, to which ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 wordsMr. "Wright has been returned by a majority of 102 over Mr. Forster. Mr. Wright polled 456; Mr. Forster, 354. ...
Article : 24 wordsMr. James Watson arrived here yesterday, and addressed a meeting of the electors of this portion of the Lachlan electorate the same evening. Mr. Eason, J.P., occupied the chair. At the conclusion ...
Article : 45 wordsThe nomination for the Hunter took place today. Mr. J. P. Burne was proposed by Alderman Wolstenholme, and seconded by Mr. Robert Scobie. Mr. James O'Sullivan was proposed by ...
Article : 111 wordsMr. W. Hay, the late member, and Mr. Barbour were nominated to-day for the Murray. Mr. Hay had the show of hands, as decided by the Return-ing-offieer, but this was disputed. A poll was ...
Article : 45 wordsAt the nomination, to-day, for this electorate Mr. Clements proposed himself; and Mr. Darcy proposed, and Mr. Ritchie seconded, the nomination of Mr. Clarke, the late member. The show of ...
Article : 48 wordsMr. Mate has retired in favour of Mr. Forster, whose position is considered much improved. thereby. Mr. Leary's committee is strong and influential, and the members of it are canvassing ...
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Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919), Sat 2 Jan 1875, Page 8
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