THU SHOW COMMITTEE held its first meeting in Fry's Assembly Hall on Wednesday. Present Messrs. James Robinson (president, in the chair), George Mair, junior, J. Leary, Dodd, M'Grath, Elworthy, ...
Article : 594 wordsTHE WEATHER.—Since my last we have been visited by Beveral showers, and the country retains that unusually fresh green appearance which has characterised it this season, as one of the most ...
Article : 401 wordsTHE GREAT EVENT of last week was the bazaar in aid of the funds of the Wesleyan Church here. I[?] proved a great success. The town hall was gaily decorated with flags; while the stalls and side shows ...
Article : 266 wordsJOCKEY CLUB.—Matters in connection with this body are progressing favorably. Mr. Thomas, on behalf of Messrs. Clift Bros., has signed a lease for five years of that portion of ground known as ...
Article : 159 wordsTHE WEATHER during the early part of the week waa very hot and sultry, with thunderstorms. Still, on the whole, it has been fine for haymaking. From Bungonia reports have been received of a terrific ...
Article : 950 wordsBANK.—The Echuca branch of the Victorian Savings Bank was opened to-day when there was quite a rush of depositors; and the new actuary and his assist ants were kept busy. The bank promises well. ...
Article : 212 wordsPOLITICAL.—The local protection league is "up and doing." Last Tuesday night a meeting was convened at the Protestant Hall; but few responded to the call. Not being satisfied with the apathy of their ...
Article : 125 wordsDYKE.—This work is fast progressing under the able supervision of Mr. I. G. Love. The general opinion is that it will be a great improvement to the entrance to the river when completed. ...
Article : 92 wordsFIVE THOUSAND CHILDREN are to attend a Festival of the Band of Mercy in Newcastle on Friday Sir Henry Parkes has kindly promised to distribute prizes awarded by the local society for successful ...
Article : 211 wordsCHURCH MATTERS.—Great preparations were made for the Church bazaar, which was held on the 5th, 6th, and 7th instant, at the Mount Victoria Hall. The opening ceremony took place on Thursday. The ...
Article : 295 wordsACCIDENTS.—On Tuesday last a man named Flood met with a nasty accident. He acts as slaughterman for a local firm of butchers, and on the day in question was engaged in yarding a bullock when he fell, ...
Article : 527 wordsWEATHER.—Thunderstorms during the past fortnight have been the order of the day. On Tuesday night last a terrible storm occurred. The lightning was so severe that many of the townspeople were ...
Article : 577 wordsOBITUARY.—I regret having to chronicle the decease of Mr. George Shouldize, a gentleman aged 88 years, at the "Willow Tree, on Sunday last. He for some time resided in Murrurundi, but during the ...
Article : 321 wordsWATER SUPPLY—Great satisfaction has been caused here on the nes that our deputation met with a good reception, and the money asked for will be granted. ...
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Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919), Sat 14 Dec 1889, Page 15
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