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  2. THE INSURANCES.

    Mr. Webb, manager in Melbourne for Messrs. Huddart, Parker, and Co., states that the Elingamite was valued on the company's books at £40,000, and was insured through the company's ...

    Article : 106 words
  3. THE CITY COUNCIL.

    A meeting of the City Council was held last night, the Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) presiding. The following members were also present:—Aldermen Barlow, Beer, Griffin, Henson, Evan Jones, ...

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  4. MUSIC IN THE PARKS.

    Yesterday afternoon a deputation comprising Messrs. F. Aengenheyster, J. C. Nicholson (of Messrs. Nicholson and Co.), Currie (of Messrs. Glen and Co.), ...

    Article : 323 words
  5. TROUBLE AT SEAHAM COLLIERY.

    The Seaham Colliery was laid idle this morning through the miners refusing to proceed below to work. The trouble arose, it is alleged, through the posting of the following notice at the pit top this morning:— ...

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  6. VICTORIA.

    Sir Samuel Gillott celebrated his election for the third term of office as Mayor of Melbourne by entertaining some 500 guests at dinner at the Town Hall on Monday. The guests included the Governor of ...

    Article : 120 words
  7. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At Mingoola, 40 miles from Tenterfield, towards Goondiwindi, at 4 p.m. yesterday a girl named Janie Burgess, daughter of Thomas Rurgess, selector, was drowned. Deceased was bathing about half a ...

    Article : 169 words
  8. SOUTHERN RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

    Shooting was continued this morning, when the President's Match, seven shots each at 600 and 700 yards, was contested by about 100 riflemen At 700 yards the 2ft. bullseye was used, a much better ...

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  9. THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE DISASTER.

    Captain C. Spinks, who until a few weeks ago, when he was appointed to the position of Chief Surveyor to the Sydney Underwriters'and Salvage Association, was engaged in the Sydney-New Zealand trade, was ...

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  10. NEW ZEALAND'S SYMPATHY.

    Mr. R. J. Seddon (Premier of New Zealand) sent the following message yesterday to Huddart, Parker, and Co., Limited:—"The Government and people of New Zealand sympathise with you in the loss of ...

    Article : 83 words
  11. THE EARL AND COUNTESS OF RANFURLY.

    The Earl and Countess of Ranfurly and party left Mildura this morning on their return journey to Melbourne. They stay to-night at Kulkyne, and will travel to-morrow over that portion of the ...

    Article : 46 words
  12. SOME OF LIFE'S BATTLES.

    Mr. G. H. Reid, P.C., K.C., M.P., addressed the members of the Homebush Congregational Young Men's Society last night. The Rev. W. Ounliffe, Jones presided, and introduced Mr. Reid in cordial ...

    Article : 1,423 words
  13. [?] FATALITY ON THE RAILWAY.

    Samuel Burnett, a telegraph line repairer, whilst returning on the line with a tricycle, was overtaken by a train and killed near Dumaresq this morning. ...

    Article : 32 words
  14. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

    The regular sessions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria opened to-day. The Rev. J. C. Johnstone, the retiring moderator, delivered an address, reviewing the events of the ...

    Article : 68 words
  15. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    The road to Goodooga is waterless, and there is every probability of communication being cut off. The Government has been urged to sink wells to give immediate relief. ...

    Article : 125 words
  16. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day 3762 bales were offered and 3379 bales were sold. The selection was fairly attractive and competition was exceedingly brisk. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. THE OUTTRIM HOWITT COLLIERY.

    Work at the Outtrim Howitt Colliery was resumed on Monday. ...

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  18. BOOT TRADE UNION.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Boot Trade Union of New South Wales was held in the Wesley school-hall last evening. The president (Mr. A. Devlin) occupied the chair. There was a ...

    Article : 260 words
  19. QUEENSLAND.

    At a meeting of the Carbide Defence Association last night the secretary stated that there were 30 active members, and a credit of £750, besides £500, which could be called up from members when ...

    Article : 65 words
  20. HOSPITAL SUNDAY.

    The Hospital Sunday demonstration yesterday was a great success. A lengthy procession took place comprising the band, the hospital committee, the Foresters with banner, the Good Templars with ...

    Article : 114 words
  21. THE STEAMER FLINDERS.

    The steamer Flinders, bound from Bundaberg to Brisbane, was due to arrive at Brisbane on Sunday, but did not put in an appearance. Some anxiety was felt when it became known that she had not ...

    Article : 88 words
  22. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions commenced this morning before acting Judge Hamilton. Mr. Murray was Crown prosecutor. James Ashby pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, ...

    Article : 100 words
  23. THE RAINFALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  24. NEWCASTLE.

    [?]A case of some interest to railway travellers was brought to a conclusion in the Summons Court to-day before Mr. Love, S.M., after several adjournments. Railway Inspector Derkenno proceeded against Robert Neilson for ...

    Article : 228 words
  25. THE CHURCHES.

    A concert was given yesterday in aid of the new convent fund. The proceeds wero £40. GILGANDRA, Tuesday. The bazaar in aid of the Roman Catholic Church ...

    Article : 82 words
  26. EDUCATION IN STATE SCHOOLS.

    The Rev. George Hay writes with reference to the question of State aid to Roman Catholic schools. He says, inter alia, that religion is not taught in State schools, and the Bible is not read. He adds:— ...

    Article : 314 words
  27. A JUDGE ON WILL-MAKING.

    Prior to hearing a will case at the Supreme Court to-day Mr. Justice Real, who has heard many will cases since his elevation to the Bench, said:—"If I had my way I would not allow any man to make a ...

    Article : 238 words
  28. BROKEN HILL WATER SUPPLY.

    The Mayor (Alderman Jackson) presided over a fairly well attended public meeting at the Town Hall last night to consider the water question. Although opinions differed regarding the schemes, the meeting ...

    Article : 235 words
  29. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    Particulars of the late rainfall on the Prospect catchment area were received yesterday by the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage. They were as follows:—Sunday, 9 a.m.: Cataract, ...

    Article : 492 words
  30. ALLEGED ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.

    At the Newcastle Police Court to-day, before Mr. Love, S.M., George William Bauso, aged 32, fireman, was charged with having at Newcastle on the 5th instant, in company with other persons, assaulted James Lewis, and ...

    Article : 171 words
  31. CITY MISSION BAZAAR.

    Yesterday afternoon the ladies who have in hand the bazaar and fete in aid of the City Mission met at the Y.M.C.A. Hall to arrange the details. The Rev. E. Moore presided, and conducted the proceedings. It was ...

    Article : 197 words
  32. TASMANIA.

    At the Tasmania Rifle Association's council meeting to-day it was decided to confine the matches to one day, December 26. The champion match series, including the gold medal, will be for £40, and the ...

    Article : 116 words
  33. BATHURST MUSICAL COMPETITIONS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  34. PROVISION FOR CASTAWAYS.

    "There is a depot well-stocked with provisions and other necessaries on the main island of the Three Kings Group," remarked Captain E. Phillips, of the steamship Warrimoo, to a "Herald" reporter ...

    Article : 545 words
  35. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    A meeting of the Hunter District Water and Sewerage Board was held to-day, Mr. W. J. Millner presiding. In regard to the appeals received from ratepayers in West Wallsend and Boolaroo against the assessments of their ...

    Article : 188 words
  36. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SHIPPING.

    At London: Aberdeen. s., from Sydney, via South Africa (sailed Sept. 12); Erin's Isle, barque, from Albany (sailed May 30); Cavan, barque, from Bunbury (sailed May 9); 0ceana, ship, from Bunbury (sailed June 18); ...

    Article : 183 words
  37. PERSONAL ITEMS.

    Mr. Nelson Illingworth, sculptor, has just completed to the order of Mr. John F. Sheridan, the well-known actor, a model of himself. Mr. Sheridan is represented in the character of "Widow O'Brien," ...

    Article : 237 words
  38. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs to-day:— The steamer Norkoowa, for Melbourne, with 2125 tons of coal; the American schooner Wrestler, for Honolulu, with 814 tons of Seaham coal; the steamer Easby, for ...

    Article : 210 words
  39. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Australia left Melbourne yesterday, and will reach Sydney early on Thursday morning. The R.M.S. Victoria (P. and O. line) left Colombo on the 9th instant, and will be at Fremantle about the ...

    Article : 179 words
  40. INTER-STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 85 words
  41. AN EXCITING CHASE.

    While on duty in Lennox-street, Newtown, about 2 o'clock yesterday morning, Constable Chamberlain saw a cart passing containing five men, whom he called upon to pull up. Instead of complying ...

    Article : 212 words
  42. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Wakatipu leaves Launceston on Friday for Sydney. The Mokoia leaves Melbourne this afternoon for Hobart and Bluff. The Aparima arrived at Newcastle yesterday and [?]il[?] ...

    Article : 48 words
  43. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Sherlock Holmes" will be performed this afternoon at the Theatre Royal, where the last nights of Gillette's exciting drama are announced. Mr. J. C. Williamson has the new romantic play "If I were ...

    Article : 49 words
  44. SYDNEY PRESBYTERY.

    The monthly meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney was held last evening in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street. The Moderator, the Rev. J. Ferguson, ...

    Article : 385 words
  45. CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY.

    At the Supreme Court to-day, before the Chief Justice, James W. Henderson, who was arrested in Melbourne on the day of the Victorian eltetions, was charged with conspiracy to defraud the Queensland ...

    Article : 289 words
  46. MR. E. M. DE BURGH.

    Information was received by the last mail that the council of the Institution of Civil Engineers, London, had awarded a Telford premium, value £15 15s, to Mr. E. M. de Burgh, the engineer for bridges, ...

    Article : 74 words
  47. THE HOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, report movements of the Houlder line steamers as follows:— The Urmston Grange sailed from Las Palmes on Sept. 11 for La Plata. ...

    Article : 117 words
  48. PALACE THEATRE.

    At the Palace Theatre Mr. William Anderson's production of "The Worst Woman in London" is likely to enjoy a long run, the sensational episode of the encounter on the house-tops proving especially ...

    Article : 45 words
  49. CAPTAIN HARRY POLLITT.

    Captain Harry Pollitt, of the Fourth V.B. Manchester Regiment, who is now resident in Sydney, has just retired from this regiment, after holding a commission over 15 years, and the "London Gazette" ...

    Article : 305 words
  50. CASUALTIES.

    James O'Connor, 29, wharf-labourer, residing at Little Underwood-street, Paddington, fell down the hold of the steamer Aramac, lying at the Lime-street wharf, yesterday morning. O'Connor fell a ...

    Article : 66 words
  51. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    "The Derby Winner" is drawing large audiences at the Lyceum Theatre, owing to the magmticence with which Mr. Bland Holt has staged the racing drama, and to the interest of a well-acted story. ...

    Article : 35 words
  52. M'ILWRAITH, M'EACHARN, AND CO.'S LINE.

    The agents for Messrs. M'Ilwraith, M'Eacharn, and Co.'s line (Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.) report:— The Tagliaferro arrived here from Adelaide on Monday. ...

    Article : 92 words
  53. CRITERION THEATRE.

    Only three more performances can be given of "Little Christopher Columbus" at the Criterion Theatre. Miss Celia Mavis has again resumed her part in the operatic burlesque, to the advantage of ...

    Article : 63 words
  54. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Danger, Godye, and Co., and Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, joint agents, report the following movements of their New York steamers:— ...

    Article : 85 words
  55. ACCIDENT AT DARLING HARBOUR.

    A man named David Davis, 37, living at 139 Kent-street, was walking over the railway line at Darling Harbour yesterday when he fell and struck his head on one of the rails. He was taken to the Sydney ...

    Article : 63 words
  56. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This evening, such a course having been rendered possible by the detention of the New Zealand steamer, Eugen Sandow will make his farewell appearance at the Tivoli Theatre. Mr. Harry Rickards ...

    Article : 76 words
  57. FOUND HANGING BY A ROPE.

    A man named John Rorison, 41, a carter, living in Forbes-street, Woolloomooloo, was found hanging by a rope in an outhouse by his wife last evening. With the assistance of a neighbour Rorison was cut ...

    Article : 81 words
  58. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON.—Arrival: Nov. 11, H.M.S. Wallaroo, from Sydney; Annesley, ship, from Liverpool; Hornby Castle, ship, from Adelaide; Manurewa, barque, from Newcastle. ...

    Article : 226 words
  59. THE HURRICANE.

    On Sunday and Monday many people were busy repairing the damage wrought by the hurricane, and the town is assuming a presentable appearance. After [?] storm passed, the police were immediately ...

    Article : 102 words
  60. CYCLORAMA.

    The picture of the Battle of Gottysburg exercises on undiminished fascination. As a work of art it is well worthy of attention, while in addition it deals with a subject that appeals to all. The ...

    Article : 96 words
  61. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The return match, Molong v. Forbes rifle teams was shot off on the local range yesterday, resulting in a win for Molong by 8 points per man. A Swiss physician who has been studying the ...

    Article : 40 words
  62. SUDDEN DEATH.

    John Carroll, 55, a wharf-labourer, living at 24 Greek street, Glebe, was found sitting on the footpath in George-street by Constable W. M'Donald early yesterday morning. He was taken to the Sydney ...

    Article : 67 words
  63. CHURCH NEWS.

    The annual Ingleburn Wesleyan Sunday-school picnic was held at Ingleburn, on the grounds of Mr. Ske[?]tt on Monday, to celebrate the King's Birthday. ...

    Article : 33 words
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