M. de Freycinet has declined the task entrusted to him by the President of the Republic, M. Grevy, of forming a new Ministry. M. Gravy has therefore, again summoned M. Waddington. ...
Article : 46 wordsA more delightful day than Thursday could not have been desired. The fears of a few days previous were not realised. Instead of cold winds and showers there was genial Tasmanian sunshine and ...
Article : 763 wordsTasman, a.s., 491 tons, T. M. Fisher, from Sydney 20th iust., via Eden. Passengers-Saloon: Mr. and Mrs. Homan, Mr. and Mrs. White, Misses White (2), Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Master Bowman, ...
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Advertising : 583 wordsGeneral Roberts reports on the 19th that a slight skirmish between the British and the Afghans, at Cabul, took place on the previous day. The losses on both sides were trifling. ...
Article : 109 wordsAnnabell, brig, for Dunedin. Enchantress, cutter, for a fishing cruise. ...
Article : 12 wordsLONDON.—Windward, barque (left September 21), daily; Helen, barque (left October 27), end of January; Salado (left November 5), in February. MELBOURNE.-Southern Cross, s.s. (to leave to-day), ...
Article : 59 wordsThe steamer Barussa, bound from Liverpool to New Orleans, was lost in a tempest. Two hundred persons were drowned. ...
Article : 37 wordsLONDON.—Ethel, barque, early; Lufra, barque, early; Wagoola, barque, early. MELBOURNE.—Tamar, s.s., on Monday; Arawata, s.s., on Tuesday. ...
Article : 26 wordsSouth African news states that after the capture of his stronghold in the mountains by a force of 2,000 men, and a body of Swazi allies Secocoeni was taken prisoner. ...
Article : 46 words[A special charge is made to consignees who wish to particularise their imports.] Tamar, s.s., from Melbourne—11 pkgs tar, 4 pkgs glass, 1 reaping machine, 28 bdls timber, 48 pkgs and ...
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Article : 398 wordsThe weather has been splendid for the holidays. Christmas day was rather cloudy, and not too warm. The churches were decorated with flowers, aud were well attended. At Trinity Church, there ...
Article : 331 wordsAgain charming weather favoured holiday makers. The rays of the sun were rather warm, but they were agreeably tempered by a slight sea breeze, so that there was nothing left to complain of in that respect. ...
Article : 174 wordsPatron: His Excellency the Governor. VicePatron; The Hon, Sir Jas. Milne Wilson, K.C.M.G., M.L.C. Stewards; Messrs. J. W. Agnew. S. Blackwell, George Browne, Henry Butler, J. G. Davies, ...
Article : 3,324 wordsThe return cricket match between Victoria and New South Wales began to-day. Tho Viotorians went in first, and obtained 33[?], of which Alexander got 75, Kendall 43, Horan 43, and Blackham 41. ...
Article : 75 wordsH.M. Schoonor Conflict, bound for Tasmania, put back to port, having encountered a heavy gale. Her masts are sprung. The wheat crop at Cowra is good, and expected to ...
Article : 667 wordsThe races took place to-day. The weather was beautiful, the attendance moderate, and the racing on the whole good; though the entries wore small in number in comparison with last year, owing to ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 wordsIn addition to other correspondence, we are compelled to hold over our Franklin correspondent's letter. ...
Article : 18 wordsTHIS EVENING, at 8. W. J. Holloways Dramatic Company. The Serious Family and Black-Ey'd Susan. TOWN HALL. ...
Article : 33 wordsEngland.—Via Suez and Galle, expected to arrive on or about Thursday next. VICTORIA AND OTHER COLONIES.—Per s.s. Southern Cross, due on Monday. Via Launceston, due on ...
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Article : 2,660 wordsMELBOURNE.—The Argus of Wednesday last says:- Breadstuffs are moving off quietly. Old flour is quoted at £12 15s., and sales of new flour are making at £12 to £12 5s. Wheat has been noticed. About ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 27 Dec 1879, Page 2
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