What is known as the Prince's-street tragedy has caused some sensation in Sydney, on account of the shocking disclosures made. The victim was a Mrs. Sarah Maguire, who had died in the Infirmary ...
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Advertising : 1,743 wordsLord Loftus, the new Governor of New South Wales, leaves England for Sydney in May. ...
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Article : 310 wordsThe s.s. Garonne was floated at eight o'clock last night, and returned there uninjured. She sailed this morning for Loudon. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe Captain and mate of the steamer Bonnie D[?]ndee have been committed for trial for manslaughter, the jury finding that the collision with the Barrabool was due to gross negligence on their ...
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Article : 700 wordsA grand concert took place at the Institute room on Monday last. The large hall was crowded to excess. The concert was given in aid of the funds of the Institute, and the promoters were fortunate ...
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Article : 546 wordsLast Monday morning did not promise well for a holiday. Heavy cloud might be soon [?]qating about, and were under the impression a heavy downpour would be the result. However, no one could ...
Article : 513 wordsSIR,—I have been anxiously waiting for the past few weeks to see an advertisement in your paper, calling a meeting of those interested in coursing, to frame a programme for the coming season, but as ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 22 Mar 1879, Page 3
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