DISASTROUS ACCIDENT.—Some few weeks ago I had to note to you the (fortunately for us infrequent) advent of fire in Louth; but since my last letter, I regret to say that there has been a far more serious ...
Article : 322 wordsCRICKET.—The local wielders of the willow having acted rather lethargic as regards cricket during the early part of the season, are now beginning to "come to", as the season is closing. Almost every ...
Article : 292 wordsAFTER THE FRAY.—We are settling down after the election for Argyle, the result of which appeared in your last. As a wrong impression seems to be abroad in reference to the contest, it may be as well ...
Article : 250 wordsWELL, WAKE UP, AND WRITE.—I see you have said very little about us of late; but I suppose, it is the fault of your sleepy correspondent, so I send you a few lines as a reminder that we are progressing in ...
Article : 593 wordsTHE SHOW.—Since I last wrote you, the great event in this district has been the show. It was a marked success, being held in perfect weather, during a prosperous season, and attended by at least five ...
Article : 576 wordsEATHER.—Last night we had a splendid fell of rain, and to-day also has been showery. RACES took place on Tuesday last, and were well attended. The Goolagong J.C. Handicap of 20 sovs ...
Article : 252 wordsRACES.—The regular annual race meeting came off last week, but was far from being an "unqualified successs." The entries were few, and only about half those that were nominated came to the post. Sir ...
Article : 797 wordsWEATHER changeable, with occasional frosts, rain, and wind and fog. PASTURE good. Plenty water. PLEURO has made an appearance among some of ...
Article : 232 wordsTHE EASTER HOLIDAYS have passed quietly, the only diversion being a cricket match between the Good Templars Club and the sons of [?], the former winning in one innings with 32 runs to spare. ...
Article : 149 wordsWEATHER.—An extremely pleasant change, it being almost cold enough for winter. Sunday was cloudy, and a few drops of rain fell, but not sufficient to lay the dust. Light showers are reported to have ...
Article : 192 words[?] PLENTIFUL here now, and sheep going north pass through town almost each day. But grasshoppers have appeared at Nellywanna, three miles out, and some on South Merrowie, above the ...
Article : 194 wordsGETTING AHEAD.—Many and important improvements are made and in progress in this young and interesting sea-side resort in southern Queensland. The quiet and lake-sort river passage from Brisbane, ...
Article : 690 wordsEASTER MONDAY SPORTS.—The Recreation Ground presented a pretty lively aspect on Easter Monday, that being the scene of the athletic sports got up by the local committee. It was estimated that there ...
Article : 409 wordsPASTORAL MATTERS contine to improve, a very nice fall of rain occurring on Saturday. The stations have been so lightly stocked that I think they will be able to support a fair number of sheep this year. On ...
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Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919), Sat 11 Apr 1885, Page 16
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