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  2. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 335 words
  3. THE DUBLIN TRAGEDY.

    The trial of William John Martin for the murder of his wife at Dublin, on October 30, was begun at the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr. Justice ...

    Article : 387 words
  4. VICTORIA.

    At a mass meeting held at the Town Hell to-night, a resolution was carried protesting against the Government proposal to give separate representation in Parliament to the Civil servants and railway ...

    Article : 167 words
  5. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

    The Speaker took the chairat half-past 4 o'clock. THE BALMAIN SOUTH SEAT. The SPEAKER announced that the writ issued for the election of a gentleman to represent the electorate ...

    Article : 1,876 words
  6. COUNTRY NEWS.

    John Arnold, a resident for nearly 30 years, was found dead at 6 a.m. to-day. Mrs. Arnold thinks her husband got up between 4 and 6 o'clock. A neighbour heard a report of firearms at 5 o'clock. ...

    Article : 219 words
  7. NEW NOTICE.

    Mr. Carrathers, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, gave notice that he would move on the following day,—"That the following statement, made by the honorable member for Cowra, Mr. ...

    Article : 300 words
  8. NEWCASTLE.

    At a meeting of the Hunter River District Water and Sowerage Board, held to-day, Mr. J. B. Barelay moved the following resolutions:— "1. That, in the opinion of this board, the authorised ...

    Article : 396 words
  9. FIRES.

    A fire broke out at 10.30 p.m. yesterday at Dean's Railway Hotel, which was destroyed. The building, which was owned by Mr. N. A. Gatenby, of Jemalong, wus insured in the Victorian Company. The ...

    Article : 103 words
  10. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION ACT.

    The six felt-hatters from English factories who arrived in Sydney on Sunday are still detained on board the Orontes as prohibited immigrants within the meaning of the Immigration Restriction Act. ...

    Article : 240 words
  11. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    The following additional rainfalls were reported for the 21 hours ended at 9 a.m. on Sunday:—Sherbrook, 40 points; Robertson (the board's guage), 30 points; Mittagong (the board's gauge), 40 points. ...

    Article : 217 words
  12. EFFECTS OF A LIGHTNING FLASH.

    At 8.30 last night an extraordinary electrical phenomenon occurred here. A flash of lightning struck a flagpole at Raymond's blacksmith's shop and traversed the studding of the building, splitting ...

    Article : 140 words
  13. AMUSEMENTS.

    This evening Mme, Melba will appear in the most exacting of the three operatic programmes arranged by Mr. George Musgrave for her brief season at the Theatre Royal. The Mad Scene from ...

    Article : 190 words
  14. RAILWAYS.

    The trian to Tarage had a narrow escape on Saturday afternoon. A heavy storm washed a quantity of timber from a gully into one of the cuttings, and tons of timber ...

    Article : 177 words
  15. VIEWS OF THE LABOUR PARTY.

    Mr. Watson, leader of the Federal Labour party, and his colleagues, are particularly pleased with the action taken by the Federal Premier. Mr. Watson observed to-day: "I think Sir Edmund Barton is ...

    Article : 226 words
  16. NEWCASTLE GUN CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 145 words
  17. THE RAINS IN THE NORTH-WEST.

    Heavy general rains have fallen throughout the north-west of this State, ranging from 3in. to 9in. Ample pasturage is assured. The rain extended to the far north in Queensland, covering a larger area ...

    Article : 61 words
  18. ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY.

    Mr. J. C. Williamson will shortly reopen the Palace Theatre for a Christmas season with the Royal Comic Opera Company. This famous organisation, under the musicul direction of M. Leon ...

    Article : 62 words
  19. WINE ADULTERATION BILL.

    Sir,—On point of principle I think that a wine adulteration Bill of such stringout character as the present one should include in the schedule of substances and liquids which may be added to ...

    Article : 402 words
  20. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    "The White Heathur" continues to draw large audiences at the Lyceum Theatre, where the beautifully-staged drama seems certain to fill the programme until Mr. Bland Holt produces his ...

    Article : 67 words
  21. FURTHER RAINS IN QUEENSLAND.

    Light to heavy rain again was reported over the eastern half of the State in connection with thunderstorms during 24 hours ended 9 o'clock to-day. The following were the principal falls:—Leura 73 points, ...

    Article : 167 words
  22. THE WATER BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Hunter Water Supply and Sewerage Board was held to-day, Mr. W. J. Millner presiding The chairman reported that the manager and engineer of the sulphide works at Cockle Creek, had had ...

    Article : 153 words
  23. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS AND PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONS.

    At the monthly meeting of the progress committee last night it was decided to write to the Railway Commissioners asking that the train leaving Sydney late on Saturday nights to Katoomba be run on to ...

    Article : 288 words
  24. CRITERION THEATRE.

    This afternoon Mr. John V. Sheridan will give an extra, performance of "A Trip to Chicago." The actor-manager characterises the interest taken in the lively farcical pieco as "a Murphy boom," and no ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. MELBOURNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    At a meeting of the Council of the Melbourne Chamber, of Commerce to-day a letter was received from the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce suggesting that ...

    Article : 212 words
  26. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs to-day:— The barque Kuthleen Hilda, for Auckland, with 753 tons of coal; the four-masted American schooner Alpena, for Honolulu, with 1631 tons of Duckenfield coal; the steamer ...

    Article : 146 words
  27. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre Mr. Harry Rickards' company will include Miss Florrie Gallimore, the Schenk Brothers, the Harvey Boys, the Harbecks, the Wilton Brothers, Miss ...

    Article : 68 words
  28. THE DOWNPOUR IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Reports just to hand show that last Friday's rain was very heavy in some parts of the north-east. One hour's rain put 19ft. of water in one dam at Yunta, and 14ft. into another. The downpour has ...

    Article : 305 words
  29. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    This afternoon the city organist will give his customary recital of classic and romantic music. Mr. Arthur Mason's programme will include Rheinberger's "Sonata in F Sharp," Lemaire's ...

    Article : 44 words
  30. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly a petition was received from the Public Library trustees keeling permission to open the institution on Sunday. Mr. Hirsch desired to move the adjournment of the House to enable the ...

    Article : 318 words
  31. ANTONIA DOLORES' FAREWELL.

    Mile. Antonia Dolores gave her third and last concert in Adelaide before a densely croweded audience on Monday, and yesterday left for Melbourne to fulfil an engagement on her way ...

    Article : 136 words
  32. DISTRICT COURTS.

    At the annual meeting of Justices of the Peace to-day strong expressions of dissatisfaction were made at the action of the Government in abolishing the District Court at Balranald. The nearest town ...

    Article : 53 words
  33. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I am sorry my absence from town prevented me from replying earlier to Dr. Finschi's letter on this, to the wine-growing industry, most important subject. Dr. Fiaschi says I confuse matters ...

    Article : 525 words
  34. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions this morning, before Judge Docker, Charles Wilson and Robert James Brennan, shearers, were charged with falsely imprisoning Charles Plummer at Coronastation on ...

    Article : 258 words
  35. PROPOSED IRRIGATION WORKS.

    A largely representative meeting of delegates from various localities in the southern sugar districts to discuss the need for a practical system of irrigation ...

    Article : 242 words
  36. STATE SCHOOLS' CHORAL CONCERT.

    A concert will be given at the Town Hall this evening in aid of the Martinique Disaster Fund, under vice-regal, naval, military, Ministerial, Mayoral, and consular patronage. Herr Hugo Alpen will ...

    Article : 142 words
  37. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    To-morrow evening the Sydney Philharmonic Society will perform Mendelssohn's beautiful cantata "The Hymn of Praise," aspart of a programme which will include several famous pieces. Signor Hazon ...

    Article : 112 words
  38. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE.

    The series of yearly examinations held by the French Literary Society (Alliance Francaise) was concluded yesterday by a competition open to the pupils of the ...

    Article : 230 words
  39. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly to-day in replying to a question the Premier said an extra gratuity of £100 for each year's service had recently been granted to officers of the various contingents which saw service in South ...

    Article : 203 words
  40. A GIRL DROWNED.

    A girl named Jessie Hinxman, aged 18, was drowned at Wilson Creek, Woodlawn, yesterday, while bathing. Deceased was visiting her brother, and intended to go to Sydney in a few days. ...

    Article : 36 words
  41. FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC.

    Next Tuesday evening a grand festival of sacred music will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral, wheat choir of 200 voices will present Graun's "Te Deam," with orchestral accompaniment. The programms ...

    Article : 79 words
  42. STOCK BOARDS.

    At a meeting of the Stock and Pastures Board to-day a resolution was passed to the effect that the board apply to have this district proclaimed a separate rabbit board from Yass. ...

    Article : 39 words
  43. MR. LAWRENCE CAMPBELL.

    Mr. Lawrence Campbell will give his eighth annual pupils' recital at the Y.M.C.A. Hall this evening. In addition to the work of the best pupils, the popular elocutionist will himself appear, and there will ...

    Article : 55 words
  44. WYALONG BAZAAR.

    Great interest was manifested to-day when the final act with reference to the church bazaar prosecutions came before the Police Court. James Howard, a ...

    Article : 118 words
  45. THE CHURCHES.

    The Bishop of Bathurst, accompanied by the Rev. Percy Lowe, in charge of the mission district of Capertee, held a confirmation at Ilford on Sunday morning, when mine persons were confirmed. He ...

    Article : 192 words
  46. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In Germany the addition of sugar to must or wine is only allowed under strict control of time and quantity. In France, if sugar is added at the time of vintage such wine cannot be sold, but must be ...

    Article : 281 words
  47. THE TRUMPER RECEPTION.

    A public reception will be given to Mr. [?] Trumper (under the auspices of the Crown-street School Old Boys' Union) at the Town Hall on Friday. The Lord Mayor will preside, and Sir John ...

    Article : 88 words
  48. TASMANIA.

    The Hobart Tramway Company's Electric Light Bill has passed its third reading in the Assembly. ...

    Article : 19 words
  49. SKIN-TORTURED BABIES.

    Instant relief and refreshing sleep for skintortured babies and rest for tired mothers in warm baths with Cuticura Soap and single anointings with Cuticura, the great skin cure, and purest of ...

    Article : 239 words
  50. HARBOUR WORKS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 193 words
  51. SYDNEY MEDICAL MISSION.

    The second annual meeting of the Sydney Medical Mission was held at the vestibule of the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Lady Salomons presided over a good attendance. The secretary's report ...

    Article : 193 words
  52. RAILWAY SLEEPERS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

    The Minister for Agriculture states that in reference to tenders called by the South African Government for railway sleepers, there is not time for New South Wales tenderers to place their offers in ...

    Article : 128 words
  53. SOUTH COAST.

    Three entries have been received from Melbourne for the Shoalhaven Bicycle Club's sports on December 26, viz., Champness, Curly, and Bergin. WOLLONGONG, Tuesday. ...

    Article : 777 words
  54. THE GUN.

    At the Sparrow Club shooting to-day Mr. H. Baxter secured a leg in in the Davis trophy with nine kills. One sweep was divided by Baxter, Styles, and Brown, another by Baxter, Brown, and Meyer, ...

    Article : 58 words
  55. THE XMAS NUMBER THE SYDNEY MAIL NOW READY.

    Send to Absent Friends this reminder of Sunny New South Wales. Your News Agent will Supply. 80 pages tor 6d.—Advt. ...

    Article : 30 words
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