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  2. Tenterfield.

    At the Agricultural Show held last March a bullock was exhibited by Mr. W. Crisp which turned the scales at 2100lb. He was slaughtered a week ago, and weighed, dressed, 1600lb. The cold weather and ...

    Article : 118 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A Ball was given by the football club in the School of Arts on June 28 for the purpose of defraving the expenses of the two representatives to be sent to Sydney to compete in the football match between a ...

    Article : 156 words
  4. Yass.

    Sheepstealing.—Mr. F. W. Hume, the wellknown sheepbreeder, has missed several valuable stud sheep lately from his station at Euralie, near Yass, and last week the skin of a recently-missed valuable ...

    Article : 110 words
  5. Hillston.

    The Hospital.—Owing to the bank suspensions this institution (which was in a fairly good financial position having over £400 deposited at the local A. J. S. Bank, half of which was at current account) is ...

    Article : 343 words
  6. Taree.

    The Hospital.—The usual monthly meeting of the committee of this institution was held at the hospital on July 1. The President (Mr. C. Boyce, J. P.) occupied the chair, and there was a good ...

    Article : 245 words
  7. Country Complaints.

    Our Narrandera correspondent writes: The recontly-annonnced mail alterations have given townspeople a substantial grievance. Letters from Sydney will be obtainable by post office boxholders at 12.15 ...

    Article : 74 words
  8. Bathurst.

    Death.—Mrs. Tress, a very old resident of Bathurst, died on June 30, at the age of 78. The deceased lady was the mother of the Rev. T. B. Tress, of St. Peter's, Sydney; Mrs. Percy Scarr, Mrs. W. J. ...

    Article : 221 words
  9. Land Appeal Court.

    The Land Appeal Court, consisting of Comissioners Oliver (president), Freeman, and Brandis, held a sitting at Darlinghurst on Monday, when the following appeals were dealt with. ...

    Article : 457 words
  10. Ulmarra.

    The Roads.—One hundred pounds was lately granted by the Government for repairs to roads damaged by the late flood. It was distinctly stated that this money was to be expended by the Roads ...

    Article : 135 words
  11. Kempsey.

    Fire.—Last week the coroner, Mr. Johnston, held an inquest in reference to the fire at Smithtown, which destroyed the premises of Mr. S. Plummer and the A. J'S. Bank, but no evidence was forthcoming to ...

    Article : 159 words
  12. Bega.

    The Musical Festival and juvenile competition which was looked forward to for some time past by those concerned and the general public, came off on June 26, 27, and 28. Herr Pechotsch acted as ...

    Article : 223 words
  13. Wagga.

    The Waterworks.—After inquiry, extending over six years, the Wagga Municipal Council has been informed by the Crown Solicitor that the sum of £12,414 12s must be paid in a month, in default legal ...

    Article : 108 words
  14. Lismore.

    Important Meetings.—Two important meetings were held at Clunes on June 29. One was to discuss the proposal to establish a central creamery in the district, the other to ...

    Article : 156 words
  15. Condobolin.

    Lambing.—The percentages of lambs marked throughout the district varies very considerably this season. In places on the frontage and in some favored localities where rain fell early the increases have been ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. West Maitland.

    Accident.—Mr. Charles Horsewill, foreman over the river bank protection work in Maitland, received some rather severe injuries to one of his hands on June 28 through a heavy stone falling out of a dray ...

    Article : 120 words
  17. Crookwell.

    Valedictory.—Mr. E. H. Bawden, road superintendent for this district for the past three years, was entertained by a number of friends on June 29, prior to his departure for Mudgee. About 20 gentlemen ...

    Article : 150 words
  18. Moss Vale.

    The Land.—At the Lands Office on June 29 a selector named Gould took up 80 acres under nonresidential clause. Oddfellowship.—At the last meeting of the ...

    Article : 173 words
  19. Wentworth Falls.

    Water Nymphs' Dell.—Our correspondent thus describes a visit to the Water Nymphs' Dell, Wentworth Falls: Outside the regular show places on the Blue Mountains frequented by tourists, there are few ...

    Article : 522 words
  20. Horticultural Society.

    A special meeting of the above society was held in the School of Arts, Pitt-street, on Monday. The election of officers resulted as follow: President, Mr. James T. Wilshire; ...

    Article : 109 words
  21. Camden.

    Gas.—At the ordinary council meeting on June 28 a letter from Mr. Airey, of Parramatta, touching on a scheme for introducing gas into the municipality, was considered by the aldermen, but after some ...

    Article : 313 words
  22. Picton.

    Improvement.—A local progress committee has been formed to further the general improvement of Buxton, a rising little sottlement above Picton Lakes. Great improvements are being made upon the main ...

    Article : 137 words
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    Advertising : 222 words
  24. Rylstone.

    Death.—One of our oldest residents (Mr. T. Barker, of Coombes) died last week after a few days' illness, leaving a wide circle of sorrowing friends to deplore his loss. ...

    Article : 87 words
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