General Browne occupied Jellalabad yesterday All is quiet, and the inhabitants friendly. ...
Article : 32 wordsBright Planet, fore-and-aft schooner, 69 tons, T. O'Meara, from Melbourne, via Port Davey. Passengers—Cabin: Mrs. Smith and family (7). December 26. ...
Article : 79 wordsThe Christmas that "comes but once a year," and which brought the fondly anticipated "good cheer" to many persons, did not certainly bring good weather, and without this it is difficult to imagine ...
Article : 495 wordsTHIS EVENING, at 8. CRESWICK DRAMATIC COMPANY. The Jealous Wife. ...
Article : 14 wordsCHRISTMAS has once more come and gone, and we hope those who looked forward to it on this occasion with pleasure, have had their fond anticipations realised. If so, we must compliment ...
Article : 3,124 wordsThe Menmuir, via Torres Straits, arrived at Cooktown yesterday. She left Hong Kong and Singapore two days in advance of contract time. The health officer refused pratique, and no list of ...
Article : 211 wordsNatal Queen, barque, for Sydney. December 26. Acacia, barque, for Lyttelton. ...
Article : 15 wordsThe flight of the Ameer, Shere Ali, is fully confirmed from other sources. BOMBAY, DECEMBER 24. The Ghilgies, a powerful Afghan tribe, have ...
Article : 40 wordsLONDON.—Helen, barque (left Deal September 26), early; Queen of the Age and L'Allegro (loading October 25). NEW YORK.—Rocket, barque, early. ...
Article : 50 wordsThe Sultan has issued an irade authorising the conclusion of a convention with Austria with regard to the occupation of the provinces. ...
Article : 31 wordsLONDON.—Ethel, barque, early. MELBOURNE.—Tamar, s.s., to-day. LYTTELTON.—Mary Blair, barque, on the 30th inst. DUNEDIN.—Dahlia, barquentino, early. ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Porte has appointed commissioners to arrange the rectification of the Turco-Grecian frontiers. ...
Article : 22 wordsMELBOURNE.—Arrived, Dec. 20—Rosedale, s.s., from N.W. Coast ports; Inglis, schooner, from Wynyard. Dec. 21—Suva, s.s., from Fiji Islands; Charlotte Andrews, from Hong Kong; Recamia, ketch, from ...
Article : 1,122 wordsThe Duke of Edinburgh has been promoted to be a Rear-Admiral. ...
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Advertising : 812 wordsOur Native Land.—The mining manager, under date 21st. inst, reports that the contractors have sunk the shaft 36 feet, timbered and centred 30 feet. So far they have made a very good job indeed ...
Article : 631 wordsThe semi-official New Free Press announces that the Sultan was authorised the settlement of all questions regarding the rectification of the Montenegro frontier. ...
Article : 34 wordsThe Porte is discussing a proposal for a Turkish loan to be guaranteed by the great European powers. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe weather is unusually cold. There have been severe snow storms in London, and other parts. ...
Article : 26 wordsHandel's grand oratorio, The Messiah, was given at the Town Hall, in the evening by the newly-organised Orchestral Union, under the guidance of their leader, Herr Schott. The rendition of the great ...
Article : 1,265 wordsOne million sterling has been paid into the Bank of England. Tenders are invited for the balance of the South Austialian loan. ...
Article : 56 wordsConsols remain at 94[?]. The market rate is equal to the minimum Bank rate of discount. Metals.—Tin (Straits and Australian) is ...
Article : 180 wordsFor the last three days there was to be seen working side by side, on Ellis Bros, estate, Carrington, in a fine crop of wheat, averaging about 35 bushels per acre, Woods' and M'Cormack's patent ...
Article : 122 wordsThe s.s. Devon, from tho N.W. Coast, brought 85 tons tin ore from the Mount Bischoff Co's claim, and 3½ tons ore from the Emu Bay Co's claim on the West Coast, which had been brought to Circular ...
Article : 764 wordsFinal arrangements will be made by the Cabinet on Friday for the transference of offices, and fixing the minimum of loans, etc. The mail company decline to allow Mr. Henderson, ...
Article : 66 wordsThe municipal council has passed an address of condolence to the Queen on the death of Princess Alice. ...
Article : 33 wordsThe cricketers arrived tins morning, and were met at the Port by the reception committee. A large concourse of people assembled at the Adelaide station, and gave the eleven a hearty welcome. ...
Article : 170 wordsVICTORIA.—Via Launceston,per s.s. Mangana, to leave Melbourne to-day, and will reach Hobart Town to-morrow evening. NEW SOUTH WALES.—Per s.s. Tasman to leave ...
Article : 258 wordsThere is a serious decline in mining shares in San Francisco, owing to the failure of the Northern Bonanza mine at Sierra Nevada. The republicans have gained an advantage in all ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 239 wordsLAUNCESTON.—The Examiner of Wednesday last reports:- "Transactions in breadstuffs and general produce are of a limited character, and but for immediate ...
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Advertising : 100 wordsIn the afternoon the p.s, Monarch, Captain Wise, took a trip down the river, starting at a quarter to three o'clock. From 160 to 170 persons, including many visitors from the other colonies, availed ...
Article : 231 wordsThe barque Frank Marion cleared from San Francisco for Melbourne on 19th inst, with a cargo valued at 26,687dol., including 6,730 centals barley, 8,735 centals oats, 935 cases, and 50 barrels salmon. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Fri 27 Dec 1878, Page 2
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