In consequence of the reverses sustained by Servians in their recent engagements with Bulgarians, and the failure of their commissariat arrangements, the bulk of ...
Article : 71 wordsCoptic, s.s., 4.448 tons, W. H. Kivley, from London, via the Cape. Passengers—For Hobart: Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Terminger, Mrs. Trapman, Misses Trapman (2); Messrs. V. B. ...
Article : 241 wordsThe Black Flags have re-captured Langson. ...
Article : 19 wordsThe Right Hon. Sir J. Mowbray and John Gilbert Talbot, Conservatives, have been reelected for Oxford University unopposed. The Right Hon. A. J. Beresford Hope and ...
Article : 61 wordsNovember 25, 4.50 a.m.—Sherard Osborne, s.s., from Swan Island, having successfully laid cable there; anchored in Lagoon Bay. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 212 wordsThe Bulgarians have driven the Servians across the frontier, and a panic has seized the Servian troops, who are now retiring on the town of Nish. ...
Article : 34 wordsIt is considered that there is every probability of a rebellion in Servia in favour of Prince Karageorgevich. ...
Article : 26 wordsAt the wool sales to-day 10,900 bales were offered. Biddings were animated, and crossbreds and greasy wools ruled 1/2d. higher than at last sales. ...
Article : 30 wordsSisters, Recherche Bay, timber; Jubilee, Ralph's Bay, firewood; Alice, Risdon, gravel; Petrel, Oyster Cove, bricks. OUTWARD. ...
Article : 69 wordsAn official despatch was received to-day, announcing that the Servian army yesterday attacked the Bulgarian trenches, and after a fierce combat they were repulsed and ...
Article : 56 wordsHis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Grand Master, has granted a warrant to the Empire Masonic Lodge, which is about to be established for the benefit of colonial ...
Article : 42 wordsAmor, barquentine, 228 tons; Joseph Kromer, for Geelong. ...
Article : 17 wordsFlorence Elliott, ketch, 43 tons, E. Taylor, for Launceston, via Port Cyguet. Agent— W. Carmichael. ...
Article : 22 wordsLord Randolph Churchill has been defeated for the Central Division of Birmingham, John Bright having been returned by a majority of 773 votes. Sir John Lubbock ...
Article : 137 wordsPrince Alexander, at the head of the Bulgarian army, entered Tsaribrod to-day, and the Servians retired to Garal, where their troops were concentrated before war ...
Article : 39 wordsAmor, barquentine, for Geelong—100,000ft. timber, H. Chesterman. The cable steamer Sherard Osborne arrived at Low Heads yesterday at 4.50 a.m., having ...
Article : 284 wordsENGLAND.—Via San Francisco, about 23rd prox.; via Torres Straits, due about the 19th prox.; per Messageries line, about 5th prox.; per Orient line, on the 5th ...
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Advertising : 53 wordsIt is understood that the Russian Government has made, or is about to make, a formal proposal to the Great European Powers to intervene with the object of preventing a ...
Article : 45 wordsIn accordance with the practice of the Anglican communion throughout the world of holding, on the eve of Advent, special services of intercession on behalf of the Church ...
Article : 657 wordsThe Servian troops have now completely evacuated Bulgarian territory. ...
Article : 23 wordsA rumour was current to-day that King Alfonso, who has been ill for some days, was in a dying condition. ...
Article : 29 wordsThe Times publishes a statement that King Milan is about to abdicate the throne of Servia, and that Austria will occupy his territory. ...
Article : 37 wordsTwo sad cases of youthful depravity came before the City Bench last night. The police found two young girls in a house of ill-fame in a low quarter of the city, kept ...
Article : 251 wordsSimes and Co., wool brokers, of 57, Coleman-street, who have suspended payment, have liabilities under £200,000. The cause of their suspension is stated to be ...
Article : 50 wordsThis fine passenger vessel, which flies the house flag of Shaw Savill and Albion line, put in an appearance in the cove at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, after a passage of 42 days from ...
Article : 795 wordsWe have received the following cable message:— "Melbourne, Wednesday. There was a spirited competition at our sale ...
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Advertising : 1,169 wordsThe Sportsman considers that the proposed visit of an Australian eleven to England, contemplated for next season, had better be postponed until 1887. ...
Article : 30 wordsIt is reported that Sir John A. McDonald, Prime Minister of Canada, will proceed to England to confer with the Imperial Government in reference to the proposal for ...
Article : 45 wordsThe Senate of the Chamber of Deputies will meet on 11th December for election of President of the French Republic. It is understood that M. Jules Ferry will be ...
Article : 35 wordsKing Alfonso of Spain, who has been suffering for the last three weeks from an attack of fever, is slowly recovering. ...
Article : 26 wordsTHIS EVENING, at 8.—Carey's Comedy Company: Marie, The Woman of the People or, The Horrors of Drink. ...
Article : 28 wordsOn receipt of the news of the safe arrival of the Geographical party at Cooktown, the Colonial Secretary telegraphed to Cape Caprieorn for the Opal to be signalled from ...
Article : 379 wordsThe British Government have definitely decided upon annexation of Burmah upon termination of the present war with King Thebau. ...
Article : 35 wordsIN the Legislative Council yesterday, The Assembly's amendmentson the Offences against the Person Bill were agreed to with the exception that the limitation of the time ...
Article : 5,236 wordsThe Marquis of Salisbury, speaking yesterday, on the eve of the elections, declared that he regarded the coming contest with a feeling of triumphant hope for the success of ...
Article : 357 wordsJoseph Westwood, a boy 14 years of age, while out shooting rabbits at Sidmouth, West Tamar, to-day, was injured by the accidental explosion of his gun. The lad ...
Article : 436 wordsA most lamentable and fatal accident, which will be regretted by every section of the shipping community, took place on board the brigantine Camilla on the voyage ...
Article : 438 wordsA deputation waited on the Mayor to-day with the object of forming a committee to obtain work in the city for the unemployed. It was suggested that metal should be carted ...
Article : 205 wordsAn opinion is gaining ground in financial and commercial circles that a revival of trade is imminent. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 26 Nov 1885, Page 2
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