SIR,—The London telegram in your issue of 28th inst, referring to a proposed three years' exploring expedition to the Antaretic, and £50,000 to be subscribed by the British ...
Article : 501 wordsOn Wednesday, 20th inst., the Primitive Methodist had their annual picaic. As usual, it was held in Blyth's paddock. It was aumerously attended, the vounger folk ...
Article : 277 wordsA pathetic shooting case is reported from Coraki. William McDonald left home early th is morning, leaving behind him four children. ...
Article : 393 wordsIn the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain has intimated that the Imperial and Colonial Ministries are discussing the report of the Cable ...
Article : 107 wordsPresident-elect McKinley, in the course of an interview, has stated that he is opposed to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States. ...
Article : 107 wordsThe Perpetual Trustees Co. of Tasmania yesterday declared a dividend of 6 per cent. The s.s. Huon makes excursion to Brown's River this afternoon. ...
Article : 7,173 wordsThe French-Canadian Bishops have prepared a pastoral on the muchdebated school question, in which they announce intention of refusing to ...
Article : 59 wordsThe Right Hon. C. T. Ritchie, President of the Board of Trade, addressing a political meeting at Wolverhampton made reference to colonial expansion ...
Article : 55 wordsIn pursuance of the increased powers conferred upon the Town Board by recent legislation, a committee have been engaged in drafting by-laws on various subjects, of ...
Article : 885 wordsPresident Kruger is much incensed at the imputation recently made by Sir James Sivewright, member of the Cape Ministry, that emissaries from ...
Article : 48 wordsCount Mouravieff, the newlyappointed Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and who is now in Paris, has had an interview with President ...
Article : 37 wordsFor the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase Daimio has been allotted 12.6; Ebor, 12.3; and Norton, 10.7. ...
Article : 18 wordsThe Dervishes who had occupied Agordat have now retreated, having abandoned their camp. Friendlies are pursuing. ...
Article : 20 wordsLieutenant Brusewitz, the German officer who was sentenced to two years for killing an engineer in a cafe at Carlsruhe who refused to apologise to ...
Article : 56 wordsSIR,—A great deal of uncertainty exists as to the mode of conducting the above election, i. e. whether under the Hare system or in the old style. The Enabling Act ...
Article : 144 wordsSubscriptions to the Indian Famine Relief Fund, opened by the Lord Mayor of London, now total £171,000. ...
Article : 21 wordsAt Athens the Uuiversity students, irritated by a professor's rebuke that they were hindering an operation, broke out in open revolt and caused a ...
Article : 61 wordsAll the men in the railway workshops at Islington will be working full time from February 1. It is four years since all the men were last fully employed. ...
Article : 34 wordsAt the wool sales last evening an excellent selection of all staples was on offer, and prices were firm all round. Prices obtained were the highest of ...
Article : 58 wordsA strike of lampers is proceeding at Cairns for higher wages. Plenty of labour is, however, available. ...
Article : 20 wordsMuch uneasiness prevails in Stamboul, especially among the European population, at the near approach of the Feast of Ramadan, which falls on the ...
Article : 41 wordsI sincerely hope that Mrs. Filmer has abandoned the custom of keeping an oil lamp burning in her room at night. She does not say what the necessity was, but I ...
Article : 726 wordsAustralian rabbits are in improved demand, and selling at lOd. The heavy snow storms have stopped supplies from the English counties. ...
Article : 882 wordsThe Tasmanian Turf Club authorities are having considerable impovement effected at Mowbray. The grand stand has received special attention, the various apartments ...
Article : 158 wordsLatimer James Steed, described as a farmer, has been arrested at Scarborough, in Yorkshire, on a charge of having committed seventeen forgeries ...
Article : 39 wordsArrivals.—Miefield, barque, from Newcastle (October 17); Brussels, barque, from Brisbane (October 11); Itata, barque, from Melbourne (October ...
Article : 92 wordsA lot of useful information is given intending patrons to the summer meet of the Tasmanian Racing Club in an advertisement pertaining thereto in this issue. The meet ...
Article : 229 wordsAustralian Natives Association v. Lindisfame.—A match will be played at Beltana, commencing at 2.30. Teams:—A.NA: Vautin (captain). White Sarge[?]nt, Leitch, ...
Article : 305 wordsOn the Saturday after the Launoeston Cup meeting there will be an afternoon's sport at Longford under the auspices of the local club. Entries for all events close on ...
Article : 70 wordsThe election has now passed over and in a very orderly manner, great satisfaction being given by our old member, Captain Miles, being retuined. ...
Article : 157 wordsThe Tasmanian Turf Club Committee met to day and transacted a considerable amount of routine business in connection with the summer meet. ...
Article : 160 wordsTo-day, on the Upper Cricket Ground, a match will be played between teams representing Queensland and Tasmania. The visitors have been playing a series of matches ...
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Advertising : 173 wordsThe opinion of the leading skin authorities of the world, viz., the late Professor Sir Erasmus Wilson.F.R.S., Dr. Redwood, Ph.D., F.C.S., F.I.C., Mr. John L. Milton, Senior Surgeon St. ...
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Advertising : 2,693 wordsHopscotch has been scratched for the Newmarket Handicap. One of the things for which Tasmania is noted—CASGADE ALE. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 30 Jan 1897, Page 3
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