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  2. BORDER RAILWAY STATIONS.

    The Minister for Works states that Mr. H. Deane (Engineer-in-Chief for Railway Construction) and Mr. Renwick (Engineer-in-Chief, Victorian railways) in December last paid a visit to the ...

    Article : 538 words
  3. OLD-AGE PENSION ACT.

    Sir,—As the question of amending the Old-age Pension Act is one that must shortly engage the attention of Parliament, some suggestions from one who has nad practical experience of the administration ...

    Article : 1,192 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was an attendance at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon which was officially estimated at about 2500 persons, so that the farewell appearance of Miss Amy Castles and Signor Carlo Dani could hardly ...

    Article : 526 words
  5. COUNTRY NEWS.

    All settlers in this district are now scrub-cutting, and have been almost continually at it for the past six years. Scrub in many places is getting very scarce where accessible to water. Sheep owners in ...

    Article : 544 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2,425 words
  7. FIRES.

    Mr. Naughton's hay and corn shed, containing 400 bushels of corn, also hay, harness, and several drays, was destroyed by fire about 8 p.m. on Sunday. The property was uninsured. ...

    Article : 50 words
  8. SOUTH COAST.

    The funeral of Mr. W. H. Fry yesterday was largely attended. The interment took place at St. Augustine's Church of England Cemetery, Rev. H. Tate officiating. Deceased was a native of the ...

    Article : 2,310 words
  9. ORNITHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.

    The annual show of the Ornithological Association of New South Wales, which was opened on Thursday last at the Queen Victoria Markets, was brought to a conclusion on Saturday night. The attendance ...

    Article : 160 words
  10. MR. F. BARRON MORLEY'S RETURN.

    Mr. F. Barron Morley arrived here by the Soooma from San Francisco yesterday. This planist, regarded after his send-off concert at the Town Hall four years ago as the most brilliant student who had been ...

    Article : 1,131 words
  11. THE CHURCHES.

    Dr. Camidge, Bishop of Bathurst, has been confined to his room suffering from bronchitis since last Wednesday. He has improved to-day, but will not be able to leave his room before the end of the week. ...

    Article : 514 words
  12. THE PLAGUE AND RATS.

    Sir,—As the number of cases of plague is becoming less weekly, no doubt from the effects of the cleansing operations that have been carried out, [?] is to be hoped that the authorities will not relax ...

    Article : 247 words
  13. INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION ACT.

    A matter of considerable general interest will shortly come before the Arbitration Court, as it will probably lead to a judicial definition of the exact intention of the Act with regard to the ...

    Article : 778 words
  14. HÆPATIC CONGESTION.

    To those who have vainly puzzled their intellects with matters beyond their cognisance, enlightenment of understanding will accrue from the following narrative, which comes from Mr. William Clarke, of ...

    Article : 809 words
  15. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    At a meeting of the municipal council it was decided to co-operate with the Tenterfield Council in making a united effort to have the proposed Municipal Bill passed into law as soon as posible. Sixteen ...

    Article : 223 words
  16. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    Mr. E. J. Kavanagh presidedd at last night's meeting of the Pressers' Union. The only matter of importance dealt with was in regard to the conference in respect of the proposed State clothing factory, and ...

    Article : 64 words
  17. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions wore opened to-day before Judge Heydon. Mr. Browning acted na Crown Prosecutor, and Messrs. Watt and White, barristers, were also present. Alfred Foley was convicted of ...

    Article : 103 words
  18. STATE EMPLOYMENT.

    At several meetings of unions connected with the building trades held last night, deputations from the Stonemasons' Society attended, with the view of obtaining general co-operation in the appointment of a ...

    Article : 112 words
  19. SYDNEY AMATEUR MANDOLIN SOCIETY.

    The Sydney Amateur Mandolin Society gave a concert in the Centenary Hall last night before an audience which crowded the building in every part. The whole of the platform was occupied by an ...

    Article : 202 words
  20. MUNICIPAL APPEALS AT ASHFIELD.

    A court for the hearing of appeals against the assessments of Ashfield borough properties was held at the Burwood Court of Petty Session last week, before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, P.M., and Messrs. T. ...

    Article : 113 words
  21. GROCERS' ASSISTANTS.

    A well-attended meeting of the Grocers' Assistants' Union was held last night under the presidency of Mr. G. C. Walsh. The rates of wages were discussed, but no decision was arrived at. Twenty new ...

    Article : 54 words
  22. MINERS' ASSOCIATION.

    At a special meeting of the Barrier branch of the A.M.A. held last evening, constderat[?]ion was given to all reports and correspondence in connection with the proposed underground contract agreement at ...

    Article : 69 words
  23. MATTRESS-MAKERS' SOCIETY.

    There was a large attendance of the Mattress-makers' Union at the Trades' Hall last night, when the chair was occupied by Mr. H. Barnes, the president of the Furniture-makers' Union. It was ...

    Article : 73 words
  24. SUDDEN DEATH.

    The sudden death of William Varley, which occurred last month at Langawirra station, was made the subject of a magisterial inquiry. Evidence was given to the effect that deceased had taken a drink ...

    Article : 64 words
  25. A SHIPPING COMBINE,

    Information has been received from London to the effect that another shipping combination has been actually completed. The official circular bears the signature of the Union-Castle Steamship Company, the Clan Line Steamers, ...

    Article : 316 words
  26. STATUTORY DECLARATION.

    I, William Clarke, of Chalder-sheet, Marrickville, in the State of New South Wales, Commonwealth of Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have carefully read the annexed document, consisting ...

    Article : 181 words
  27. THE DOLORES SONG RECITALS.

    Mr. James Tait, Mile. Antonia Dolores' agent in advance, arrived here by the Sonoma, yesterday, from Auckland. When be left the star soprano had given three concerts at that city, the last of which, ...

    Article : 220 words
  28. UNITED LABOURERS' SOCIETY.

    At last night's meeting of the above society, over which Mr. J. P. Cochran presided, there were 20 new members admitted. A deputation from the executive of the Sydney Labour Council was ...

    Article : 73 words
  29. ACCIDENTS.

    Two employees of the Proprietary Mine were admitted to the hospital to-day suffering from slight injuries. David Munroe fell down a stairway, and David Jones was hurt by a fall to the ground. ...

    Article : 75 words
  30. OPERATIVE HAIRDRESSERS.

    The president of the Victorian Operative Hairdressers and Wigmakers' Union (Mr. D. R. Duncan) is now on a visit to Sydney, with the object of organising the employees in that trade here. ...

    Article : 37 words
  31. LETTERPRESS MACHINISTS' UNION.

    A mass meeting of the Letterpress Machinists' Union of New South Wales was held at the Trades' Hall on Saturday night. Mr. F. J. Bewley occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of union ...

    Article : 109 words
  32. "HEADING 'EM " ON SUNDAY.

    At the police court to-day 16 men and youths were charged with playing "heading 'cm" in the bed of Lawson's Creek on Sunday, the 11th instant. Seven of the ...

    Article : 133 words
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