The Marquis of Salisbury, in a speech at Watford, Hertfordshire, declared that it was impossible to establish a peasant proprietary, although it might possibly ensure political ...
Article : 54 words"Querist."—Before communicating with us you should have taken the precaution to ascertain that the facts stated by you were correct. We had grave doubts as to the accuracy of your statement, and on ...
Article : 66 wordsBusiness is quiet, though there have been more transactions worth noting than usual. Complaints about the unavoidable late delivery of wool are still heard; but it is hoped the weather will take up and ...
Article : 527 wordsAlbatross, Luck's All, Lapwing, Freak, Victoria, Bruni, firewood; Iris, Waterlily, Annie Ward, Caroline, Helena Jane, N.W. Bay, firewood; Mary, Good Intent, Rose. Port Cygnet, timber; Gertrude, ...
Article : 45 wordsWaratah, barque, 202 tons, for Adelaide. ...
Article : 9 wordsIN the language of the leading journal of England, "The evidence of a coming dissolution is everywhere about us. Whether the great event is to be next month, or next year, it will now be ...
Article : 4,176 wordsAcacia, barque, 233 tons, for Melbourne, via Spring Bay. Hally Bayley, schooner, 113 tons, for Dunedin. ...
Article : 19 wordsWaratah, barque, for Adelaide.—60,000ft. timber, 30,000 palings, W. Fisher; 1 cs personal effects, Ellis. ...
Article : 18 wordsThere is a political crisis in Spain over the question of reforms in Cuba. Marshal Martinez Compos, the Premier, has resigned, and Senor Canovas del Costello has formed a Cabinet. ...
Article : 37 wordsDecember 11.—Guiding Star, schooner, for Hobart Town, at daylight. THE manager of the T.S.N. Co. has received a telegram stating that the s.s. Tasman sailed from ...
Article : 425 wordsTho value of tin has fallen 10s., and it is now £92. ...
Article : 21 wordsA one day's match between the Tasmanian eleven and an eleven of the Melbourne Club (without professionals) took place to-day. The Tasmanians made 98, of which Martin got 29, and Bennett 24. ...
Article : 74 wordsLAUNCESTON.—The polling resulted as follows:— P. Barrett, 774; H. Button, 740; P. Hart, 721; J. Ellis, 430; P. Mills, 394; R. J. Sadler, 314; W. F, Wathen, 74. The first three were elected. There ...
Article : 433 wordsThe approaching general election is engaging public attention, and there is already much activity in many of the constituencies. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe trial of the bushrangers continues, but it is expected to conclude to-night. The Treasurer has made his financial statement in the Assembly, The hon. gentleman announced ...
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Advertising : 703 wordsThe disaster which befel this fine steamship through the fracture of her main shaft was attended with unusual elements of danger, and but for exceptionally favouring circumstances the public might have had a ...
Article : 1,074 wordsThe polling for electing three Aldermen to represent the ratepayers at the City Council was yesterday a lively scene, but withal one of good order and decorum, the peaceful and orderly ...
Article : 512 wordsA match will be played this afternoon on the Association Ground, between eleven members of the Tradesmen's Club and a like number of seamen from H. M. S. Wolverene. Wickets to be pitched at ...
Article : 603 wordsLittle Wonder G. M. Company.—An extraordinary meeting of shareholders is to be held in the Mechanics' Institute, Launceston, on Tuesday, 6th January, at 7·30 p.m., to elect directors, and for ...
Article : 540 wordsThe polling to fill two seats, for which there were three candidates, took place yesterday. Mr. Strachan, one of the members retiring by effluxion of time, had decided not to seek re-election on ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 77 wordsThe steamer Avon, which arrived on Wednesday from N.E. Coast ports, brought 727 bags tin ore from the following claims:—Native Youth, 44; Krushka Bros. Home, 79; Frome River, 200; ...
Article : 256 wordsAt Glenorchy there was almost an entire absence of everything connected with an electioneering contest. Four candidates had coudescedingly consented to be nominated for the two vacancies, but ...
Article : 575 wordsVICTORIA AND OTHER COLONIES.—Via Launceston, due to-morrow evening. NEW SOUTH WALES AND QUEENSLAND.—Per s.s. Tasman, due to-day. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Fri 12 Dec 1879, Page 2
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