The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock. NOTICES. Mr. DOUGLAS to move that leave be given to introduce a bill to amend the Launceston Waterworks ...
Article : 6,616 wordsThe health of the inhabitants is exceedingly good, and considering the district has been without the services of a resident modical man since the removal of Dr. Blyth to Hobart Town, it is cause ...
Article : 186 wordsThe Causeway road is wonderfully improved, and before Christmas, the ride from Hobart Town to Sorell will be a, treat instead of a punishment. The Bream Creek roads are being greatly ...
Article : 122 wordsClass 53. For best Ram above 2teeth, combining fineness of fibre, evenness of quality and covering, length, closeness, and evenness of [?]staple, with symmetry—First prize, W. A. Kermode, Mona Vale, ...
Article : 898 wordsIt is to be hoped that when Mr. Helmer, the Clerk of Works, passed over the Sorell Causeway last week it was not in the night season; for, to eyes so practical, and to one so well acquainted ...
Article : 132 wordsA strange mode of administering justice seems to prevail in some of the country districts, and whether it arises from ignoranco or something worse, it is time that some steps were taken to ensure at least, ...
Article : 360 wordsW. Thompson, pair Broken-haired Terrior Dogs. A. S. Raiker, basket Swan Eggs. W. Coombe, Black Red Game Cook. A. S. Raiker, Stuffed Bull Dog. ...
Article : 27 wordsBefore E. A. Walpole Esq., S. M. SHEEP STEALING.—John Fisher and James Cowmeadow, were charged by C.D.C. Lambert with stealing one sheep the property of Georgo ...
Article : 1,042 wordsThe fortieth annual exhibition of horses, cattle, sheep, swine, machinery, implements, and dairy produce of the Midland Agricultural Association was held in the Society's yards yesterday. There were ...
Article : 2,666 wordsWorking Miner's.—The manager, under date 8th inst., reports:—The lifts have been successfully lowered down the shaft, and the bob is in position. Very little now remains to be done except to fix the ...
Article : 314 wordsClass 76. For Best Reaping Machine—Prize, Wm. Flood, Longford, one side-delivery reaper and mower combined; highly commended, W. Knight, Pheonix Works, Launceston, one reaping and mowing machine, ...
Article : 138 wordsClass 1. Black Carriers—Prize, C. Worlocke, Launceston. Class 2. Dun Carriers—Prize, C. Worlocke, Launceston. ...
Article : 256 wordsBy the Mercury, the Mount Bischoff Company shipped to Melbourne 1203 ingots of tin, weighing 35 tons 14cwt. 3qrs. 31bs. The Truganini brought 180 bags tin ore from ...
Article : 49 wordsClass 19. For best Bull, calved on or before August 1, 1875.—First prize, James Gibson, Bellevue, Gondolier, light roan, calved July 29,1875, bred by R. M'Dougall, Esq., Arundel Victoria; second, Thomas ...
Article : 887 wordsPresident—John Taylor, Esq. Vice-president— F. A. Pad[?]eld, Esq., W. A. Kermode, Esq. Hon. Treasurer—[?]ohn Sturgess. Hon. Secretary—William Coombe. Committee—John Smith, J. Coombe, E. ...
Article : 1,729 wordsSIR,—The public of Hobart Town have to thank Alderman Addison, for moving in the matter of regular recitals, and I regret that his motion received so little support from the Council. Apart from the ...
Article : 106 wordsSIR,—As there are a great number of our fellow colonists engaged the present time in a commendable attempt to develop the hidden wealth of the country at the West Coast, I think it only fair ...
Article : 330 wordsThe crops throughout the district have not looked better for years, whilst feed is abundant; and, unless something extraordinary intervene, the 1878 season will be one of profit to the graziers and ...
Article : 139 wordsYellow Canary Cook—Prize, W. Coombe, Campbell Town. Yellow Canary Hen-Prize, W. Coombe, Campbell Town. ...
Article : 84 wordsThe jury list was completed and allowed on Wednesday last, all the magistrates resident in the district being present. ...
Article : 24 wordsThere was an unusually large cause list on Tuesday, the 8th instant, but, as most of the cases were undefended, the time of the court was not occupied for any lengthened period. The justices present ...
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Advertising : 90 wordsA Cup, value £5 5s., given by the society for the best Greyhound Dog in Class 15—Awarded to F. S. Bendall. Hobart Town. A Cup, value £5 5s., given by the society for the ...
Article : 503 wordsThe foundation of the Mechanics' Hall has nearly reached completion. The contractor, Mr. Thomas Quinn has done his work in a creditable manner; and, with the energetic committee who superintend ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 10 Oct 1878, Page 3
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