A Times telegram from Simla states that the Russian expeditionary troops in Turkestan have been again severely repulsed, and compelled to retire to the Caspian Sea. ...
Article : 45 wordsRocket, ketch, 37 tons, W. Madden, from Launceston, via East Coast Ports. Cargo: 89 bgs wheat, 100 bxs eggs, 10 tbs butter, 2 bdls skins, and 10 bgs bacon. Agent: A. G. Webster. ...
Article : 39 wordsRattler, Ralph's Bay, firewood; Maud Myra, Peppermint Bay, firewood; Hero, Long Bay, firewood; Edith Ellen, Barnes Bay, firewood. ...
Article : 24 wordsTararua, s.s., 563 tons, M. Muir, for Melbourne. Passengers—Saloon; Mrs. and Miss Beaumont, Misses Wignall and E. Baker; with one in the steerage. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe Southampton mails have been delayed, owing to the breaking down of the s.s. Australia. ...
Article : 23 wordsTaraura, s.s., for Melbourne. Venus, ketch, 76 tons, N. Lucas, from East Coast ports. ...
Article : 18 wordsH. R. H the Princess Louise has sailed from Canada for England, where she goes for the benefit of her health. ...
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Article : 42 wordsThe Government has modified the tax on insurance companies by making the minimum payment £50 per annum, and the maximum £500. ...
Article : 37 wordsThe Orient liner Cuzco, which left Plymouth on September 11, has arrived here. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 23 Oct 1879, Page 2
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