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  2. METHODIST CONFERENCE

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  3. NEWCASTLE. PREVALENCE OF SICKNESS.

    For some weeks past there has been considerable sickness in the district, and the accommodation at the hospital has been overtaxed, particularly with cases of euteric fever. To date 51 cases of euteric ...

    Article : 186 words
  4. SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.—March 10.

    Grantala, s, 3655 tons, Captain J. Rees, from South-arupton via Capetown, Durban, Fremantle, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Passengers—From Southampton: Miss II. Hind, Mrs. T. Errington, Mrs. Willes, Misses (3) ...

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  5. THE DECLINING BIRTHRATE. A TRUE COMMONWEALTH.

    Sir,—One may well marvel at the want of discernment by Christian citizens, by press, pulpit, and Parliament, by Royal Commissioners, and by the people generally as to the true cause of the declining ...

    Article : 392 words
  6. LATE MINING.

    A discovery of gold has been reported from Oaks Station, 45 miles from Rockhampton and 10 miles from the old Canoona field. Thomasson and party started prospecting a ...

    Article : 290 words
  7. THE SCRIPTURAL VIEW.

    Sir,—Amongst the numerous opinions on the above subject one hears little of the Scriptural inference that the gift of children is a blessing, and that " happy is the man who has his quiver full of ...

    Article : 236 words
  8. THE PERSIO AT PLYMOUTH.

    A cable message was yesterday received by Messrs. Dalgety and Co. Limited, agents for the White Star line, notifying the arrival of the Persic at Plymouth on Wednesday last. She sailed from Sydney on January ...

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  9. THE CASE OF THE LIDDESDALE.

    After a lapse of eight years the disputed claims is connection with the mishap to the steamship Liddesdale have at last been finally settled. The appeal against the judgment of Mr. Justice Bigham came ...

    Article : 532 words
  10. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

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  11. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION.

    The opening meeting of the thirty-fourth annual session of the Engineering Association of New South Wales was held last evening at the Royal Exchange, Gresham-street, ...

    Article : 409 words
  12. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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  13. FIRE AT ISLINGTON.

    A fire occurred early yesterday morning in a shop and dwelling in Chruchian-street, Islington, occupied by Mr. Samuel Quintrell. The Wickham Fire Brigade responded to the alarm, and succeeded in ...

    Article : 176 words
  14. PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.

    Senator Neild writes:—Under this heading your Melbourne correspondent, in your issue of to-day, says:— "Sir Josiah Symon, leader of the Opposition, and Senator Neild rose simultaneously, and Senator Neild ...

    Article : 466 words
  15. DEPARTURES.—March 10.

    Edward R. West, American sch. for Honolulu, via Newcastle. Nardoo, s, for Port Pirie. Age, s, for Adelaide and Port Pirie, via Newcastle. ...

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  16. STOP EMIGRATION.

    Sir,—The encouragement of immigrants to Australia would no doubt benefit the country, but the prevention of emigration would be better. I am a strong, healthy man, aged 27, the happy possessor of ...

    Article : 240 words
  17. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—March 11.

    Ysabel, s, for Gilbert Islands and Jaluit, Konoowarra, s, for Melbourne; Dorrigo, s, for Woolgooga and Coff's Harbour; Tuncurry, s, for Cape Hawke; Nerong, s, for Nambucca River; Newcastle and Hunter ...

    Article : 71 words
  18. CLEARANCES.—March 10.

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  19. EARLY CLOSING ACT.

    Yesterday a deputation, representative of the Retail Grocers' Association, waited upon Mr. Perry, Minister of Education and Labour, with a view to having the Early Closing Act ...

    Article : 252 words
  20. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    PORT DARWIN (2540 miles).—Arr: March 10, T[?] yuan, s, from Sydney. CAIRNS (1400 miles).—Dep: March 9, Allinga s, for Melbourne. ...

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  21. IMPORTS.—March 10.

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  22. TAXATION OF CHILDREN.

    Sir,—The letter on the above subject over the signature " Modern Era," that appeared in your issue of yesterday, demands more than a passing glance. In it the writer has evidently hit the mark. ...

    Article : 318 words
  23. THE GREAT WRESTLING CONTEST.

    A great arena ringed round with row upon row of straining faces; a raised platform in the centre, lit up so brilliantly that the very pattern of the carpet that covered it could be distinctly discerned from almost ...

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  24. INFANT MORTALITY.

    Dr. A. Watson Munro, president of the recently-formed Obstetric Nurses' Association delivered the inaugural address to the members at St. James' Hall, Phillip-street, last ...

    Article : 273 words
  25. EXPORTS.—March 10.

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  26. CASUALTIES. FRACTURED LEG.

    Ernest Hoff, 15, residing at 71 Bathurst-street, city, and employed at Messrs. Poole and Holmes' warehouse, in Sussex-street, was taken to the Sydney Hospital yesterday. Some ...

    Article : 44 words
  27. IS THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBLE!

    Sir,—If you will allow me to encroach on your valuable space I should like to give my opinion as to the non-increase in families. I look upon home life and motherhood as the ...

    Article : 349 words
  28. A FIREMAN INJURED.

    Willam Trades, 40, fireman, of Sydney-street, Erskineville, was running to catch a train at Hurstville yesterday when he tripped and fell, fracturing his left leg. He was taken ...

    Article : 37 words
  29. TEN PERSONS POISONED.

    A family of 10 persons were removed to Ballarat Hospital last evening suffering severely from ptomaine poisoning, caused by eating the contents of a tin ...

    Article : 132 words
  30. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Ortona, from London, bound to Sydney, is due here to-day. She passed Wilson's Promontory at 8 a.m. yesterday. The R.M.S Australia, from Sydney, bound to London, ...

    Article : 200 words
  31. LATE SPORTING. BALLARAT RACES.

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  32. THE MAILS. THIS DAY.

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  33. THE SUBURBS. BETTING NUISANCE AT ANNANDALE.

    At the last meeting of the Annandale Council a report was received from the council clerk to the effect that he had conferred with the proprietor of the Lillie Bridge racecourse respecting the nuisance ...

    Article : 131 words
  34. ARRIVAL OF THE GRANTALA.

    The Adelaide S.S. Company's new steamer Grantala arrived at Sydney on her maiden voyage from South-hampton, via Capetown, Durban, Fremantle, Adelaide, and Melbourne early yesterday morning, and berthed ...

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  35. THE VICE OF THE WELL-TO-DO.

    Sir,—The stock pies set up for small families is limited income and the expense of bringing up children. No doubt in many cases this is well founded, but I think it should be remembered that ...

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  36. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    LYTTELTON (1374 miles).—Arr: March 10, Edd, bq. from Newcastle. PORT CHALMERS (1235 miles).—Arr: Ma[?], Clan M'Leod, bq. from Edithburg; Helen,, [?] ...

    Article : 27 words
  37. FIRE STATION FOR RANDWICK.

    Notwithstanding that the Randwick Borough Council has been paying a considerable sum annually as a contribution towards the up-keep of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, there is no fire station or other ...

    Article : 196 words
  38. THE CURRIE LINE.

    The following are the movements of Messrs. ArenCurrie and Company's Australian and Indian line of steamships:— The Argus sailed February 24 from Melbourne for ...

    Article : 101 words
  39. A HOME WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION.

    Sir,—Whilst heartily agreeing with the [?] tention of your correspondent of February the misguided action of a few earnest women [?]ng their ambition to a questionable extent, Iply ...

    Article : 435 words
  40. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday respecting the condition of the bars at high water:— Tweed Heads, bar 8ft, rise 1ft 5in, crossing 6ft 5in; Swansea, too much sea on bar for soundings; Ballina, ...

    Article : 59 words
  41. ONKAPARINGA WEIGHTS.

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  42. ANNANDALE.

    On the recommendation of the garbage committee the Annandale Council has agreed to approach me Glebe, Petersham, and Balmain councils with the object of securing more work for the destructor. It was ...

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  43. REMOVALS.

    The following removals took place yesterday:—Port Jackson 4m. bq, from Circular Quay to Darling Island, at 10 a.m., Eskasoni, sh, from the stream to Snails Bay, at 10 a.m.; Fredsael, Nor. bq, from ...

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  44. DETENTION OF VESSELS AT NEWCASTLE.

    The vexed question of the detention of sailing vessels waiting to load cargoes of coal at Newcastle was referred to at the annual meeting of the Clyde Sailing Ship Owners' Association Mr. J. D. Clink, in the ...

    Article : 319 words
  45. THE OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    Sir,—Would you kindly allow me space in your next issue to make a few animadversions on "Mater's" and "J.J.M.'s" letters in this day's issue of your paper. "Mater' alludes to the great injustice of givig old-age ...

    Article : 365 words
  46. PADDINGTON.

    The position of this council at the close of the year showed a credit balance of £487 17s 3d. this being in consequence of receiving £1014 8s 2d Government endowment. The total revenue was £11, 004 18s ...

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  47. HOW A WOMAN THINKS.

    Sir,—May a mother of a family be allowed to say a few words with regard to a declining birth-rate? No doubt all that has been said by the Royal Commissioners is quite true, but they are only men. Was ...

    Article : 314 words
  48. WAVERLEY.

    The council has fixed the following rates for the year:—General, 1s in the £; lighting, 4d in the £; fire brigade contributions, 1d in the £. The date of the Appeal Court was fixed for Tuesday, April 12. ...

    Article : 68 words
  49. PARCEL MAIL.

    Parcels addressed to the United Kingdom, Egypt, Ceylon, India, Malta, and Hongkong, via the United Kingdom will be received at the Parcels Office, 151 Castlereagh-street, for transmission per P. and O. ...

    Article : 178 words
  50. Advertising

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  51. THE LARCIEMORE TOWAGE DISPUTE.

    The directors of the Clyde Sailing Ship Owners' Association, in the course of their annual report, recently issued to the shareholders, make the following reference to the settlement of the dispute in ...

    Article : 208 words
  52. Advertising

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