The Federal Convention sat again this morning, under the presidency of the Hon. C. C. Kingston, and at once went into committee on the Commonwealth Bill. ...
Article : 1,030 wordsHalf-yearly meetings of Rich P.A. and Silver Queen Extended P.A. at Cook's chambers, Elizabeth-street, this afternoon. Half-yearly meeting of Chuma Proprietary ...
Article : 57 wordsFire has again threatened Esperance from the north-west, and come within a few hundred yards of the State school, Congregational Church, Albert-hall, post office, ...
Article : 136 wordsA conference was held this afternoon between members of the Chamber of Commerce and City Council in reference to what steps should be taken in reference to ...
Article : 302 wordsThe weather has taken a very pleasant change, but I am sorry to remark we have had no rain, which is our present need. The water used for drinking purposes has ...
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Advertising : 833 wordsThe Zola excitement in Paris is unparalleled. When M. Zola appeared in the streets he was greeted with howls of ...
Article : 100 wordsWeather to-day again very hot. Highest reading at Observatory 98.2deg in shade and 151deg. in the sun. Telegrams from the country report the ...
Article : 119 wordsDERBY, February 21. —Driven on course of lode for fortnight, 28ft. Also timbered up 40ft. of drive. NORTHERN EXPLORATION, February 21.— ...
Article : 276 wordsAt the sale of Calstock thoroughbreds to-day there was a good attendance, including most of the northern trainers, and Mr. Doyle, of Hobart. The highest price ...
Article : 265 wordsEluborate arrangements were made to-day to celebrate the arrival of the Prinz Regent Laitpold at Fremantle, this being the first time an oversea steamer had made ...
Article : 227 wordsA coastguard boat fetching stores from the gunboat Alarm capsized at Wells next the sea, Norfolk, and five men were drowned. Subsequently the ...
Article : 36 wordsLord Salisbury has privately received an important deputation of merchants and shippers relative to the injustice of the French differential ...
Article : 43 wordsThe third annaal contest for this cup took place at Swan Bay, on the Tamar, to-day, Mr. P. Lovett's crack 21ft. yacht Caress represented the South, and Messrs, ...
Article : 431 wordsThe half-yearly meeting of shareholders in this company was held at the Stock Exchange, Launceston, last night. Mr. W. Hart, M.L.C., chairman of directors, ...
Article : 530 wordsA rebellion has broken out in Formosa, and strong Japanese reinforcements are being sent there. ...
Article : 22 wordsWe have bad a few slight showers of late, but only just enough to lay the dust—not enough to be of any use to agriculturists in any way. Water for all purposes ia a very ...
Article : 305 wordsThe Fifth Test Match with the Stoddart team will be commenced on Saturday, and the following team has been selected to present Australis: — Trott, Trumble, ...
Article : 83 wordsThe following final acceptances have been notified:- Australian Cup.—Battalion, Aurum, Amberite. Bundook, Ayrshire, Cravat, Wait a ...
Article : 56 wordsAt the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of New Zealand to-day, the president said the profits for the drat half of the financial year exceeded those for the same period ...
Article : 112 wordsDerwent v. Break o'Day will commence their second pennant match on Saturday. Derwent: C. McAllen, G. H. Bailey, J. Bingham, F. W. Hewitt, D. McDowall, F. ...
Article : 317 wordsIn connection with the autumn meeting, Tamarus, Geology, and Chirnside have been struck out of all engagements. The Officer and Looksmith have been ...
Article : 84 wordsThe following are the reports supplied by the General Manager and the Engineer for Railways to the Minister on the proposal to ran a railway line down to the wharves at ...
Article : 632 wordsA special meeting of the stewards of the W.C.A. Jockey Club was held at the Palace Hotel on Wednesday, 16th inst. It was decided to hold a meeting of the club on St. ...
Article : 575 wordsThe market was again quiet this morning. Wagers to £350 to £100, and £450 to £100 were booked about Amiable; £1,000 to £70 Veloce, and £1,000 to £60 Amberite. ...
Article : 290 wordsA correspondent writes:—On Tuesday afternoon, 22nd inst., at about 3 o'clock, a fire came across Tyenna through the property of Messrs. Johnstone, Abbott, and ...
Article : 353 wordsAfter going over the Blue Tier tin mines and closely inspecting the large stanniferous formations on which work is now being carried out and those on which work has ...
Article : 1,979 wordsA most enjoyable game took place at Bothwell on the 19th inst., The batting of the locals was decidedly weak, nothing like a determined stand being ...
Article : 295 wordsThe Scotchman has been weighted at 7.11 for the V.R.C. Brunswick Stakes, 1¼ mile; Tamino at 7.9, and Fitzroy at 7.8. Paul Pry is top weight with 9.1. ...
Article : 517 wordsWhat with only one dividend paying mine, it becomes a difficult question at times to find news to forward owing to the majority being progressive mines, and busily ...
Article : 389 wordsThe usual monthly meeting of the Gould's Country Road Trust was held at their office on Saturday, February 19. Present:— Mr. A. Johnston, in the chair; Messrs. W. ...
Article : 322 wordsSIR,— May I request a portion of your space to emphasise what seems to me one of the most important principles for the well-being of our communities, and was happily ...
Article : 334 wordsSIR,—While walking along Augusta-road to-day, within a hundred yards or so of the Main-road, I was agreeably surprised to see the road being swept, such an improvement ...
Article : 244 wordsOn Friday, the 18th inst., an entertainment was given in the Ulverstone Town-hall, part of the proceeds being devoted to the Fire Relief Fund. The entertainment ...
Article : 243 wordsSIR,—It is very fitting that the deaths of the late Rt. Hon. Sir James Stansfield (not Stanfield), P.C., and the gifted Miss Willard should be bracketed together in your ...
Article : 182 wordsAsk your doctor what soap he recommends for the skin and he will uphold the opinion of the highest medical authorities on the skin, via., Dr. Redwood, Ph.D. F.C.S., F.I.C., the late ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Fri 25 Feb 1898, Page 3
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