WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. The PRESIDENT (Hon. W. A. B. Gellibrand) took the chair at 4 o'clock. Present—Messrs. Adye Douglas (Premier ...
Article : 1,988 wordsPreparations for the despatch of a properly authorised and fully equipped expedition to the scene of the reported massacre in New Guinea are being rapidly proceeded ...
Article : 443 wordsThe railway extension to Sorell is the prevailing topic here, and no end of speculation exists as to whether it will come via Shark's Point and through Pennar, or be ...
Article : 371 wordsThe SPEAKER (Hon. A. Dobson) took the chair at 4 o'clock. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION. The Railway Construction Act ...
Article : 7,987 wordsThe anniversary of the Wesleyan Sunday School, followed by the usual children's treat on Pig Island, was held last week. The sermons were preached by the Rev. R. W. ...
Article : 617 wordsParliament will be prorogued by the Governor at noon to-morrow. The British India steamer Quetta arrived to-day from London, but in consequence of ...
Article : 94 wordsSIR,—In the report of Wesleyan District Meeting in your issue of Saturday, 14th, appears a statement referring to the new Wesleyan Church, Ross, which is both ...
Article : 86 wordsA deputation of unemployed waited on he Commissioner of Public Works to-day, and represented they were in want through having no work. The Commissioner said he ...
Article : 124 wordsSIR,—I take very considerable pride in my garden, and my front garden, 120, Macquarie-street, has for months past been the admiration of all passers by for the fine ...
Article : 206 wordsThe Civil Sittings of the Supreme Court, before the Fourth Term, was continued yesterday morning at the Macquarie-street Courthouse, before Sir HENRY ...
Article : 1,893 wordsA match was played between these two clubs at Broadmarsh on Saturday, November 14. Broadmarsh, first to take the wickets, were disposed of for 37; R. Wilson, ...
Article : 168 wordsSIR,—I notice your report of the Hospital Board proceedings in to-day's issue, and since it calls the truthfulness of a report which appeared in your columns into ...
Article : 560 wordsA concert was held in the new hall on Friday, 13th inst., in aid of the brass band which has lately been formed in the district. The members have ten new instruments, and ...
Article : 318 wordsThe opening of the season for Bream Creek was played on the ground of the latter, and was decided in favour of the Forcett team upon the first innings. Mr. Jenkins, ...
Article : 642 wordsPatron: His Excellency the Governor. Vice-patron: His Honor W. L. Dobson. President: The Hon. W. R. Giblin. Vice-presidents: Hon. J. W. Agnew, M.L.C., ...
Article : 3,141 wordsSince my last various and sudden changes have taken place in the weather. On Wednesday, 11th inst., snow fell in the afternoon, and the day throughout was as cold as ...
Article : 921 wordsThe half-yearly meeting of the proprietors was held yesterday at the office of the corporation, No. 4, Threadneedle-street; Mr. Edward Hamilton in the chair. The report ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 19 Nov 1885, Page 3
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