In the House of Lords the Address-inReply to the Speech from the Throne was moved by Lord, Belper, and seconded by Lord Lawrence.—The Marquis of Salisbury ...
Article : 2,091 wordsWest Bischoff, December 9.—During the past week the crosscut has been extended 4ft. The ground is at present hard and short for blasting. ...
Article : 421 wordsThe polling for the aldermanic elcetions took place yesterday, commencing at 9 o'clock in the morning, and closing at 4 o'olock in the afternoon. The retiring aldermen were ...
Article : 1,710 wordsThe amendments the Imperial Government propose in the Federation Enabling Bill will be handed to the Agents-General to-morrow, to be forwarded by them to their respective ...
Article : 53 wordsThe Canadian Government have promised to guarantee £10,000 to the Colonial Exhibition of 1886. New South Wales will guarantee £5,000.; and the Cape ...
Article : 36 wordsYesterday being the 25th anniversary of the separation of the colony, was observed as a general holiday. The weather was fine, but very hot. The principal attractions ...
Article : 53 wordsA Blue Book, published at Berlin, recommends the appointment of additional consulates as an increased display of strength in Polynesia, which is imporative. Consul ...
Article : 50 wordsThe Municipal Council met on the 2nd inst. Present: The Warden, and Messrs. W. Lyne, F. M. Gill, A. Lyne, W. Rust, and E. O. Cotton. The minutes of the ...
Article : 730 wordsIn spite of the heavy rain, a large and enthusiastic meeting of the committee of the N.E. A. and P. Association met at Lord's Commercial Hotel to-day. Entries have ...
Article : 138 wordsIt is reported in well-informed circles that Earl Granville, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and who has been endeavouring to bring about a pacific settlement between ...
Article : 67 wordsThe half-yearly meeting of the above association (registered no liability) was held last evening in the Exchange Rooms, Collins-street, Mr. A. I. Clark, chairman of the ...
Article : 955 wordsThe Ulverstone Farmers' Club held their fifth annual spring show to-day. The day was very boisterous, but, notwithstanding, there was a thousand persons present. ...
Article : 591 wordsA violent hurricane swopt over this city last night, doing damage to a very large amount. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe Vatican is considering betimes what course to pursue respecting the children of persons who, under the new Divorce Law, may marry again. People have all noticed, ...
Article : 807 wordsOn the Stock Exchange to-day, with the exception of Long Tunuel Extended, which were in continued favour, and sold largely, the mining market was dull. ...
Article : 407 wordsThe following cable message appeared in the Sydney Telegraph of the 9th inst.:— AUCKLAND. Monday.—New South Wales having taken advantage of the clause ...
Article : 832 wordsAt the police court yesterday, before the Warden (D. McKinnon) and Mr. J. L. Smith, J.P., C. Youl charged Curran, a man in his employ, with disobeying his orders. ...
Article : 926 wordsSIR,—Health is the capital of the labouring man. Dr. Johnson says, "To preserve health is a morall and religious duty, for health is the basis of all social virtues, we ...
Article : 1,519 wordsAt a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, held yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. Hart occupied the chair. The meeting was called for the purpose of nominating ...
Article : 428 wordsA public meeting was held at the Pitt-street Congregational Church to-night, to welcome the Rev. W. L. Lawes from New Guinea. A very large attendance was there. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 241 wordsThe French Press offers a strange yet logical spectacle. France, despite all euphemisms, is at war with China—a war which is full of surprises, and which may ...
Article : 1,234 wordsIt has been resolved by the S.A.J.C Co. to wind up voluntarily. This result is attributed to the prohibition of betting and the use of the totalisator. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Fri 12 Dec 1884, Page 3
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