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Advertising : 2,276 wordsThe PRESIDENT (Hon. Adye Douglas) took the chair at 7.30 p.m. MIDLAND WATER SUPPLY. The amendments made in the Midland ...
Article : 451 wordsMr. A. J. Bollon, F.G.S., returned from the Rocky River, via Rio Tinto, last night. He reports several hundred tons of ore ready for packing to Corinna and Waratah. ...
Article : 47 wordsTwo young men named Herbert Scarborough and William Scott were at the City Police Court to-day fined 10s. each and costs for riding bicycles without ...
Article : 196 wordsA huge demonstration was held in the Town-hall last night to protest against the alleged spread of ritualism in the Church of England. Strong anti-High Church ...
Article : 396 wordsA sad drowning fatality occurred at Horsham yesterday afternoon, the victims being Walter H. Barrett, aged 26 years, and Edward West, aged 12. A ...
Article : 403 wordsNominations for the Hobart Turf Club meet on the 29th inst. close with the secretary, Mr. T. C. Hodgman, this evening. There are six events on the card: ...
Article : 50 wordsThe only wager of note on the Melbourne Cup to-day was the taking of £1,000 to £70 about Amberite. Merloolas did not long remain at 100 to 2. Members of the ...
Article : 62 wordsThe annual meeting of the shareholders of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Tasmania was held at the Mechanics'-institute this afternoon. Mr. James Barclay ...
Article : 351 wordsMoonshee, Merry Andrew and Advance have been scratched for the V.R.C. Spring Stakes. ...
Article : 15 wordsRaces were run at Aspendale-park to-day with the following results:- TRIAL HANDICAP. — Tritantus, 1; Tonchit, 2; Miss Wellesley, 3. ...
Article : 111 wordsA committee meeting was held last evening at Mr. Leo H. Bibby's office. Present: Leo H. Bibby (chairman), A. C. Stephens, J. Masterton, and the hon. sec., ...
Article : 122 wordsConsideration of the report of the Select Committee on the Public Works Execution Bill. Hon. F. W. PIESSE, in moving that the ...
Article : 2,354 words"Forty years ago!" What a long stretch back in a young colony. But many of the older generation remember occur rences in 1857 as well as we remember the ...
Article : 981 wordsThe Paddington and Jaques prices were shot for to-day, with the following results:- The Paddington.—McCally (Sydney), 49, ...
Article : 131 wordsA nice flow of water has been struck at Dindebango Station, which had previously been very short of water owing to the drought. ...
Article : 380 wordsThe usual committee meeting was held on Tuesday evening at the chairman's office. Present:—Messrs. F. T. Andrews (chairman), Herbert and Chapman (Bellerive ...
Article : 106 wordsThe first premiership match was played at Fingal on the 15th inst. between Finga. and Hawks Clubs. Those old players Messrs. F. M. Clerk and James ...
Article : 194 wordsAt the rifle matches to-day the shooting was a little better owing to improved weather, and the Tasmanians were very prominent. Results: ...
Article : 96 wordsThe opening match was played at Sorell on the 15th inst., resulting in a win for Wattle Hill by 57 runs on the first innings. Since last season the Sorell Club has laid ...
Article : 221 wordsThe sheep to be exhibited to-day at the annual show of the Southern Tasmanian A. & P. Society were judged yesterday. There is a magnificent ...
Article : 697 wordsThe usual fortnightly meeting was held in the Boardroom at Bellerive on Monday, 17th inst. Present:—Messrs. G. W. Allwright (chairman), S. T. Tinning, T. A. ...
Article : 378 wordsDuring a terrific thunderstorm which passed over Adelaide this morning, Harold Gilding, aged 15 years, was killed by lightning. He was standing in an open ...
Article : 106 wordsA Queenstown resident has drawn Carbinier in Tattersall's big Melbourne Cup sweep, and has wired away, laying a large amount to nothing, to owner, trainer, ...
Article : 222 wordsStrong winds and terrible dust storms have been prevailing during the last few days, causing business to be partially suspended. ...
Article : 25 wordsThe wages Protection Bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, which prevents deduction from wages for purposes of insurance of workmen against ...
Article : 165 wordsThe only reliable preserver and restorer of the hair is ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL, which closely resembles the oily matter nature provides for nourishing and stimulating its growth, ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wed 19 Oct 1898, Page 3
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