SIR,—Although I received an invitation and attended the meeting called for the purpose of extending a welcome to the delegates from the Council of Agriculture, it ...
Article : 784 wordsOn Sunday, the 16th inst., the Rev. Christie, of Carrick, conducted the services at Christ Church, the incumbent, Rev. H. J. Edwards going to Carrick. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 224 wordsThe Bank of Australasia opened this morning in new offices adjoining Messrs. Whitelaw's and the A.M.A. hall. ...
Article : 26 wordsAt next meeting of the Executive Council an Order-in-Council will be passed prohibiting importation of all live stock from Queensland, north of a line agreed to at the recent ...
Article : 370 wordsThe adjourned inquest on the body of Percy Francis, who died under somewhat auspicious circumstances at the hospital on the 12th inst., was resumed by Mr. Coroner ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 168 wordsA trial crushing from Heaton mine, Mathinna, is to be cleaned up on Wednesday, and two directors, Messrs. Jolly and Irvine, leave to-morrow for the mine. ...
Article : 100 wordsA pleasant gathering of a few members of the Old Beach Cricket Club and their friends, took place by invitation, at Mr. Purdon's, on the 22nd inst., for the purpose ...
Article : 189 wordsThe fourteenth aunual meeting of members was held yesterday afternoon at the Exchange, the chairman (Mr. John Bradley, M.H.A.), presiding. ...
Article : 725 wordsMr, T. Pooher, who now owns Amadeus, is not satisfied with H. G. Dawes' riding of his horse in the Angust Handicap at Flemington on Saturday, and has asked the V.R.C. ...
Article : 97 wordsBANNER Caoss, August 22, —During past fortnight we have been driving on the lode and outtiag windlass chamber in the No. 1 adit, and have commenced to sink a winze. ...
Article : 1,558 wordsOne of the most remarkable shipments ever made from Australia was sent from Sydney with great secrecy during the last fortnight. This was a consignment of ...
Article : 357 wordsAn election of a member for the Port Cygnet district (vacant by the resignation of Mr. J. Brereton) was held in Harvey's-hall on Saturday, the 22nd inst. Two ...
Article : 145 wordsBackers having, as a rule, fared badly at the V.R.C. meeting on Saturday, there was very little speculation at the Victorian Club to-day over forthcoming events. ...
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Advertising : 1,402 wordsMessrs Yuille & Co. held a sale of blood stock at their Newmarket-yards to-day, and disposed of a dozen lots. The top price, 125gns., was paid by Mr. J. Munro for a 4 years ...
Article : 71 wordsOn the evening of the 21st a tableaux entertainment was given in the hall in aid of the flower show. Mr. Oliver presided. The hall was full, and a most enjoyable ...
Article : 175 wordsThe split in the District Nursing Association is still causing some little commotion. It is an unsectarian organisation, and all because Nurse Moore, in response to a ...
Article : 1,125 wordsSIR,—As an old marine engineer, and also having large experience in land engines and boilers, including those used in mining, I have taken considerable interest in the ...
Article : 228 wordsThe Oceana arrived yesterday. Com anander Herbert Booth and Mrs. Booth were passengers. They are both very unwell, fever, and Mrs. Booth suffering throughout ...
Article : 38 wordsEarl Glasgow and family return to England in February, after a term of office extending over five years. His Excellency will visit Melbourne during the Cup week. ...
Article : 100 wordsThe Mount Lyell directors have visited and inspected the, mine, smelters, and railway. Everything is highly satisfactory; one furnace running, putting through an ...
Article : 141 wordsSIR,—I noticed in your report of the Marine Board meeting last week that some of the Wardens wish to remove the annual pilotage from all intercolonial registered ...
Article : 327 wordsSIR,—Judging from the report of the proceedings at a meeting of the Council of Agriculture in connection with proposal for appointment of "honorary" fruit inspector, ...
Article : 103 wordsSIR,—Having read the various letters appearing in The Mercury re weight of bread. I think the best way to overcome the difficulty would be to make it compulsory ...
Article : 329 wordsThe House of Lords passed the third reading of the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill yesterday by a majority of 142 against 104. It would be idle to deny ...
Article : 1,619 wordsMessrs. Hart, Beauchamp, and Clarke have advertised that all packing will be discontinued to the Rosebery district on and after September 1, owing to the bad state ...
Article : 171 wordsWould it not be desirable to consult the doctor as to which soap commends itself to our uses, as so many skins are ruined past redemption by inferior soaps? PEARS' SOAP is recommended ...
Article : 85 wordsThe volume of blood increases, and it becomes a ricnutriment of serve and muscular tissue. Wolfe's Schanpps aids assimilation. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 25 Aug 1896, Page 3
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