A movement has been initiated here for the purpose of presenting the Rev. Mr. Hugill and Mrs. Hugill with a testimonial prior to their departure from Richmond, and ...
Article : 307 wordsThe Hobart Philharmonic Society gave a complimentary concert last evening in the Town-hall to the conductor, Mr. Arundel Orchard,when there was a large attendance — a ...
Article : 1,005 wordsThe storage of noxious manures has been troubling the Health Committee for a considerable time past. Several remedies have beon suggested, but none of them have, so ...
Article : 574 wordsThe Federal Convention sat again this morning, and went into committee on the Commonwealth Bill. Debate on the question of federal control ...
Article : 741 wordsAfter a few days' respite there are yet two afternoons' sport to further captivate visitors who attended the Northern carnival, besides a realisation of the annual treat which is in ...
Article : 1,367 wordsOf late there has been somewhat of a dearth of interesting subjects on which to write, but here, as in the old country, there is always one unfailing topic—the weather. ...
Article : 1,396 wordsA movement is on foot among farmers in Goulburn Valley to send a shipment of wheat to England, with a view to getting a better price than can be obtained locally. ...
Article : 80 wordsA collision has occurred in Newcastle barbour between the intercolonial steamer Lindus and Chilian ship Temuca. The steamer was caught by the tide when ...
Article : 159 wordsThe local State school children, with the head master, Mr. A. E. Hadfield, held a Picnic [?] Ocean Beach on 29th ult. Thanks to the Minister of Lauds, a special train was ...
Article : 331 wordsThe captain of the s.s.Tokio Maru reports that on the voyage from Brisbane to Townsville a cyclonic storm was experienced, and the vessel was hove-to for 24 hours. The ...
Article : 36 wordsAt the instance of Mr. Villeneuve Smith, solicitor, Mr. Nesbit, [?]Q.C., who was committed at the police court to Parkside Asylum a fortnight ago, was released this ...
Article : 113 wordsBishop Montgomery left Melbourne on board the Pateena to-day for Launceston. He will attend the Diocesan Conference to be opened here on Wednesday. ...
Article : 173 wordsA most enjoyable social was held at Sorell on Thursday evening, 3rd inst., the proceeds of which go to augment the Fire Relief Fund. A committee of ladies, ...
Article : 200 wordsIntended sale of forfeited shares in the following mines has been postponed until February 15:—Sylvester, Glentine, Golden Point and Crown. ...
Article : 62 wordsGOLDEN POINT AND CROWN, February 7.— No. 4 prospecting shalt on new lode, N. xout, advanced to 17ft. Formation 5ft. wide. Have opened out on [?]. wall of lode; ...
Article : 823 wordsThere were some serious bush fires along the Lofroy-road on Sunday. At Sandy Creek, five miles beyond Dilston, the culvert was burnt, and fences destroyed, and ...
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Advertising : 2,102 wordsThis circus on the Domain was again crowded last evening in every part, and the excellent programme of performances seemed to immensely interest and please everyone. ...
Article : 451 wordsSIR,—The last Century Magazine deals with the magnificent system of large parks of the cabled snowed-up city of Boston. The Boston authorities hold that in a ...
Article : 601 wordsThe following horses engaged in the T.R.C. summer meet left for Hobart by train to-day:—J.F., Alveston, Tamino, Recreation, Teepookana, Exchange, Black ...
Article : 50 wordsSerious bush fires are raging to the southwest. D. Smith, of Cam, has lost his house, clothing, crops and all he had. ...
Article : 161 wordsA lode formation, about 3ft. wide, and carrying some 6in. of good galena, has been discovered on the surface of a section south end adjoining Smith's section at ...
Article : 109 wordsSIR,—I venture to address you, knowing that the press is the most effective medium for drawing particular and public attention to any subject. I had occasion to wire some ...
Article : 173 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 : 181 wordsCUTICURA now meets the traveller at every p[?]int in the civilised world. It seems like running across an old friend in a strange land to find displays of CUTICURA and ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 8 Feb 1898, Page 3
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