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  2. LETTERS OF THE EDITOR.

    SIR,—The affairs of the Sandford State school have been frequently brought before the public for various reasons, but I wish to invoke the aid of the all-potent Mercury for ...

    Article : 197 words
  3. MINING.

    The Launceston quotation for tin ore was unchanged yesterday. The Corinna, which sailed yesterday for Melbourne, took 51 tons 1lcwt. 2qr. 2Ilb. ...

    Article : 366 words
  4. TASMANIAN TELEGRAMS.

    Lady Hamilton arrived here to-day accompanied by the Private Secretary, Mr. C. E. Featherstone, M.H.A., and Mrs. Featherstone. The party are the guests of ...

    Article : 111 words
  5. Advertising

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    Advertising : 1,935 words
  6. MR. PARNELL, M.P.

    Mr. Parnell, M.P., has paid his promised visit to Nottingham, and there addressed a large mass meeting. In the course of his speech he said he was ...

    Article : 67 words
  7. MURDER OF A WOMAN NEAR EAGLEHAWK.

    A murder was committed late last night at a locality known as Gumtrce Flat, six miles north of Euglehawk, and in the Whipstick scrub. The victim is a woman of ill-repute ...

    Article : 587 words
  8. ARTILLERY CERTIFICATE.

    Lieut. C. E. E. Umphelby, of the Victorian [?] Artillery Corps, has obtained a certificate of competency after undergoing course of instruction at ...

    Article : 29 words
  9. THE CARRINGTON CENSURE.

    The reported, censure of Lord Carrington by the Home authorities, is still a topic a gossip, and although it has been semi-officially denied, it is ...

    Article : 50 words
  10. MEETING.

    An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Heazlewood ExtendedSilver-mining Co. was held at their office, corner of Murray and Collins streets, last ...

    Article : 249 words
  11. THE THRONE OF BOHEMIA.

    Prince Francis refuses to be crowned King of Bohemia at Prague, the capital. ...

    Article : 24 words
  12. [FROM A CORRESPONDENT.]

    Mr. Thos. Gorringe has contented to become a candidate for the vacant seat in the Council, and there is not likely to be any opposition. ...

    Article : 38 words
  13. THE PRICE OF BOOKS IN HOBART.

    SIR,—Your correspondent "Bookworm" a few days ago struck a key note when he complained of the high prices charged by Hobart booksellers for [?]heir goods. I ...

    Article : 203 words
  14. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.

    SIR,—With your permission I commence this letter with two extracts from your issues of the 3rd and 4th inst. respectively. "The Boston Confiagration. — The ...

    Article : 619 words
  15. AN ABSURD RUMOUR.

    An absurd rumour is current that England has seized the island of Madeira as a reprisal for Portuguese aggressions in Zambesi. ...

    Article : 30 words
  16. SPORTING.

    Nominations for the summer meet have closed with the following result:- HURDLE RACE. Waratah Bothwell Hero ...

    Article : 130 words
  17. Intercolonial Telegrams.

    While blasting operations were being carried on at the extension of Flindersstreet, near Spencer-street station, one of the shots let off fractured a 24in. main ...

    Article : 358 words
  18. MANAGERS' REPORTS.

    Argent, December 12.—During past fortnight the main shaft has been sunk 26ft., making a total from surface, 37ft.; 29ft. timbered, and one frame set lOin. x lOin. ...

    Article : 1,442 words
  19. STOCK AND SHARE MARKET.

    The following were the stock and share quotations and sales on Change yesterday:— HOBART. ...

    Article : 171 words
  20. MUSICAL MEDIOCRITY.

    SIR,—Having read in your issue of Saturday last, a sub-leader on the subject of the prevalence of trashy concerts of the music hall type, I beg heartily to endorse the ...

    Article : 338 words
  21. SUPREME COURT.

    WILLIS v. THOMPSON AND ANOTHER.— Damages, £100. Mr. T. SHEEHY for plaintiff; the SOLICITOR GENERAL (Hon. Alf. Dobson), (Instructed by Butler, McIntyre, and Butler) ...

    Article : 891 words
  22. LAUNCESTON.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 129 words
  23. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Mell Matterson has accepted the challenge of McLean, the Richmond River sculler, to row on the Parramatta Championship course for £200 a side. Steps are being taken to ...

    Article : 142 words
  24. THE RECENT ALDERMANIC ELECTIONS.

    SIR,—Every intelligent member of the community must feel highly gratified at the issue of the recent contest for Municipal honours, "the success of the ticket." But ...

    Article : 318 words
  25. MELBOURNE QUOTATIONS

    Supplied by Ernest T. Simonds— Broken Hill Proprietary, b. £85; s. £[?] 10s. Broken Hill, Block 10, b. £6 10s.; s. £6 11s. Broken Hill, Block 14, b. £10 17s.; s. £11. ...

    Article : 166 words
  26. QUEENSLAND.

    A croydon telegram states that a miner named Martin shot his mate Sewartz dead at the Babe claim last night. Schwartz who is believed to have been a French convict, ...

    Article : 155 words
  27. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Last night, in the Assembly, Mr. Dibbs, leader of the Opposition, announced, amid cheers, that his party had agreed to let the estimates pass without opposition, on the ...

    Article : 489 words
  28. ERRATIC, VERDICTS.

    SIR,—We have heard a good, deal upon the above subject both in Tasmania and elsewhere, in fact, to the extent that the question has been asked throngh the Press,—In ...

    Article : 822 words
  29. LAUNCESTON.

    A valuable addition to the already commendable fleet of yachts belonging to the Tamar was made last night, by the launch of the Carlotta, built by Mr. A. C. Luttrell, ...

    Article : 248 words
  30. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Agricultural Bureau has decided to ask the Government to prohibit the importation of apples from California, and to request the other colonial Governments to do ...

    Article : 309 words
  31. THE MELBOURNE WOOL SALES.

    SIR,—A recent contributor to your columns has stated that his experience of the wool markets is, that clips sold in London realise better prices than those disposed ...

    Article : 387 words
  32. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

    Whi'st driving down the Sandhill to-day Mr. and Mrs. Dumaresq, of Mount Ireh, were thrown from their buggy owing to the restiveness of the horse, who succeeded in ...

    Article : 414 words
  33. NEW ZEALAND.

    The barque Beltana put into Lyttelton yesterday with her cargo of wool on fire. She was bound from Port Augusta, South Australia, for London. The fire was ...

    Article : 116 words
  34. LIVING WITNESSES.

    C. H. WALKER, Broughton, Ohio, April 7.1888, wrote:—"This watch bas [?]ept as good time as any I ever bad. I recommend the Waterbury Watch as the cheapest watch ...

    Article : 232 words
  35. QUEENSLAND.

    An enthusiastic meeting has been held at Rockhampton to agitate for creating Central Queensland into a separate colony. A resolution to that effect was passed, and a ...

    Article : 44 words
  36. Advertising

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    Advertising : 198 words
  37. POSTAL REFORM.

    SIR,—Several weeks ago yon penned a wall timed sub-leader in reference to the inexcusable detention of the intercolonial mails at Launceston, and I hope yon will continue ...

    Article : 407 words
  38. [[?] Melbourne Papers.] VICTORIA.

    Yesterday a man named John Jordan was found in the Church of England parsonage by the Rev. H. J. Howell. He had packed up some goods he had stolen, but, having ...

    Article : 138 words
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