The PRESIDENT(Hon. W. Moore) took the chair at [?].5 p.m. THE FINANCIAL PROVISO. Consideration of the resolution of the ...
Article : 4,554 wordsA general meeting of shareholders in the Old Boys G.M. Co. was held at the company's office. Collins-street, on Tuesday last. Mr. F. H. Wise, chairman of directors, ...
Article : 654 wordsOwners who wish to withdraw their hor[?]s must do so during to-day. There is an acceptance of 15s. due on the Free Handicap, and the swerp of 10s. must also be forwarded ...
Article : 53 wordsThe following handicaps have been declared by Mr. W. Liston for the Boxing Day races at Forcett:- HURDLE RACE, about 1½ miles.— ...
Article : 148 wordsSIR,—When I saw it announced in The Mercury of to-day that the shops would keep open to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon I was at first a little astonished, and led to ...
Article : 268 wordsThe following weights have been declared for the meet which is to take place on Monday, December 28:- HURDLE RACE, twice round, about two ...
Article : 149 wordsThe annual prize-giving of the Hutchins School was held yesterday afternoon at St. David's Schoolroom. There was a very large attendance of parents and friends of the ...
Article : 351 wordsAt the Police Court this morning Frederick Carrington, captain of the s.s. Coogee, and John Woris[?] chief officer, were proceeded against by Melmoth ...
Article : 255 wordsThe eastern crosscut at the 173ft. level of the Silver King has now been advanced 100ft., leaving about 18ft. to drive before reaching the point at which the lode is expected to be ...
Article : 200 wordsThe Launceston quotation for tin ore yesterday was still unchanged. Among the cargo of the s s. Rotomahana yesterday for Melbourne was 39 tons of tin, ...
Article : 327 wordsThe SPEAKER (Hon. N.J. Brown) took the chair at 4.5 p.m. FINANCIAL POLICY OF THE MINISTRY. ...
Article : 1,486 wordsThe prospects of the Whyte River mines proving payable is daily becoming more convincing, as the Godkin Tramway has been fully employed in bringing out ore during ...
Article : 156 wordsA large audience filled this school yesterday afternoon to witness the annual prize-giving to the children. His Grace Archbishop Murphy, Dean Woods, and the rest of the ...
Article : 389 wordsThe examination for confirmation of rank and promotion of Captain Castray, T.A., and Lieut. Bennison, V.A., by Captain Parker and Major Collins was concluded ...
Article : 295 wordsAustral Silver, December 5.— No. 1 tunnel north-east crosscut extended 15ft.; total, 50ft. No change. Consider it advisable to suspend operations here and push on main shaft, ...
Article : 718 wordsNew Eldorado (paid), s. 3s 3d. New Eldorado (contributing), b. 1s lOd, 1s 9d. s. 2s, 2s 6d. New Golden Gate Extended (paid), s. 3s 6d. New Golden Gate Extended ...
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Advertising : 2,243 wordsSIR,—Is it a wise step which the Hobart Regatta Committee are taking in giving their countenance to the totalisator? I am aware gambling has by no means been ...
Article : 138 wordsSIR,—Mr. Back's memorandum about railway workshops has the ring of being made to order. He raises objections and difficulties which would disappear if the matter was ...
Article : 440 wordsBrandy Creek, b. 6d, s. lOd. Little Wonder, s. 1s 6d. Moonlight,b. 3[?] 6d, s. 5s 9d. New Pinafore, s. £2 14s. ...
Article : 182 wordsQuiet market in silver to-day, and prices generally weaker. Sales:—Block 10, £11 18[?] £11 16[?] Block 14, £5 16s British (£5 paid) 31s 6d. Broken bill (colonial register), £6 ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 17 Dec 1891, Page 3
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