There was a general combination of circumstances to make Easter Monday a successful holiday. In the city, suburbs, and country it was a quiet and undemonstrative day of public enjoyment. In the ...
Article : 283 wordsThe encampment of No. 5 Company of New South Wales Artillery at Fort Scratchley was brought to a conclusion this afternoon. There has been a marked improvement in the movements of the men during the ...
Article : 455 wordsThe German cruiser Hansa, now at Hongkong, has been ordered to Melbourne to represent Germany on the occasion of the opening of the Federal Parliament. ...
Article : 89 wordsThe losses of the British in the war up to the end of March were:—Killed, 14,728, and missing 775, together with 2089 men, who, having been invalided, have received their ...
Article : 51 wordsThe Boers left a 4[?]7 gun attached to an empty train at Heidelberg, south-east of Johannesburg. Parties of the enemy are daily surrendering ...
Article : 79 wordsAdvices which have been received from St. Petersburg state that Yang-yu, the Chinese Minister, was threatened with disgrace, and even death, if he yielded to pressure to sign ...
Article : 151 wordsThere was an excellent attendance at Miss Kate Ronney's concert, at the Contenary Hall, last night, when the large audience consisted more generally of the many regular concert-goers who have admired ...
Article : 463 wordsThe returns of the federal polls come to hand very slowly. In our own State only one small return has been received during the past four days, therefore there is no alteration to make from the ...
Article : 362 wordsThe War Office his ordered that the shipment of horses and mules already purchased in the United Stales shall be accelerated, and that no further purchases shall be made in ...
Article : 65 wordsMr. Bennet Burleigh, the war correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," reports that the enemy has shifted the capital to 35 miles north-east of Pietersburg. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe Boers in front of Brigadier-General Plumer, who is advancing to Pietersburg, are scattering. ...
Article : 20 wordsThe saloon steamers running from Sydney to Manly with excursionists were well tilled yesterday. Many family parties made the trip by early boats and went southwards to favourite picnic resorts at Curl Curl, ...
Article : 153 wordsCommandant Schceper's force on Saturday captured 75 of the 5th Lancers and of Brabant's Horse, near Aberdeen. Several commandos, averaging 200 men ...
Article : 107 wordsPrince Ching has accepted the list of provincial officials whose punishment is asked for by the Ministers of all the Powers except Russia. Four officials are to be executed, ...
Article : 66 wordsThe Empress Dowager has asked the Viceroys of the Yangtsze provinces what they would recommend in the event of Russia retaining Manchuria. ...
Article : 31 wordsPleasure-seekers were favoured with delightful weather conditions for to-day's holiday, and the railway and tramway traffic was consequently very heavy. Numerous attractions of a varied character ...
Article : 186 wordsThe Watson'S Bay boats carried more people than usual yesterday on plessure bent. The boatsheds were in requisition by picnic and fishing parties, and the latter found a variety of sport quite close to the ...
Article : 90 wordsThe Generals of the Allies in China recommend that the Ministers of the Powers at Peking should insist on China accepting 6000 foreign troops to permanently garrison nine ...
Article : 127 wordsThe excursion to the Hawkesbury River made by the steamer Newcastle was one of the most favoured outings for pleasure-seekere yesterday, and it is estimated that a steamer load of people had to be ...
Article : 101 wordsLi Hung Chang, in a letter to the Governor of Shansi, intercepted by the Ailies, stated that the settlement of the Anglo-Russian conflict at the Tientsin Siding had marred the ...
Article : 82 wordsSergeant T. Hamilton, of the South Australian Bushmen, was drowned at Kroonstad. Private T. H. Kempton, of the New Zealand forces, has died of dysentery at ...
Article : 100 wordsThe pleasantly-situated grounds at Cabarita, controlled by the Messrs. Correy, on the southern shore of the Parramatta River, were visited by large numbers of people yesterday. For the youngsters ...
Article : 121 wordsThe news of the appointment of Mr. J. L. Fegan as Under-secretary for Home Affairs to the Commonwealth of Australia has caused a good deal of surprise in political circles, as well as in the city and ...
Article : 253 wordsThe third annual carnival with bicycle sports was held to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance. Results were as follows:- Opening Handicap, [?] mile.—P. Naylor (Queanbeyan), 55 ...
Article : 1,830 wordsIn view of the possibility of an early general election for the State Parliament, the different political organisations of this district are making arrangements for the campaign in the six local State electorates. ...
Article : 354 wordsThe annual gala of the United Ancient Order of Druids was brought to a successful close to-day. The brethern marched in spectacular procession this morning through the principal city streets to the Friendly ...
Article : 290 wordsThe cable from, Hanoi, Tonqain, now joins the Great Northern cable at Amoy. This junctionrenders France independent of British cables in China. ...
Article : 32 wordsA pleasure resort which sprang into popularity last season is Parkesvale, on George's River. The place is prettily situated on a peninsula at an interesting point on the river about six miles above Come ...
Article : 122 wordsLord Kitchener has presented a Royal Red Cross medal to Madame Fernere, the head of the French Ambulance at Johannesburg, for the kindness shown by her to British ...
Article : 43 wordsThe principal Viceroys and Governors of the Chinese provinces urge the adoption of the Emperor's scheme of reform formulated in 1898, and defeated by the Empress ...
Article : 35 wordsThe Czar has reprimanded Prince Viazemsky, a member of the Council of the Empire, for having interfered between the police and the students daring the recent riots. ...
Article : 32 wordsMr. Fegan handed his resignation of office as Minister for Mines and Agriculture to the Premierdesignate, Mr. See, yesterday, for presentation to the Lieutenant-Governor. It is expected that the ...
Article : 138 wordsMosman Bay, Ross Bay, Middle Harbour, via the Spit tramway, Balmoral Bench. Clifton Gardens, Mortlake, Fera Bay, Lane Cover River, and dozens of other papular waterside resorts were liberally ...
Article : 79 wordsMr. J. Wright, hon. secretary of the Sydney Homing Pigeon Society, placed on board the transport Antillian two carrier pigeons, with quills and papers complete, leaving instructions for them to be released ...
Article : 402 wordsThe Australian naval contingents, who are returning by the Chingtu, arrived at Hongkong yesterday and were received by the Governor, who welcomed their return to ...
Article : 46 wordsThe Marquis of Salisbury, who has recovered from his attack of influenza, will remain at Beaulieu for two or three weeks. ...
Article : 29 wordsEaster Monday was spent pleasantly at Rose Bay by a very large crowd of holiday-seekers, including many country visitors. The picturesqueness of the scenery in the vicinity of the bay and Lyne Park was ...
Article : 57 wordsThe Rev. Frederic William Parrar, Dean of Canterbury, is ill. ...
Article : 15 wordsA gentleman speaking yesterday to a "Herald" reporter on the news that had appeared in that day's issue respecting the opinion of Mr. Drake, the Commonwealth Postmaster-General, on the now ...
Article : 588 wordsHoliday makers to-day were favoured with delightful weather. The Druids' Gala was the principal attraction near the city, some 30,000 persons being present. The horse racing public was catered for at ...
Article : 139 wordsThe barque St. James arrived to-day from Melbourne to load a carge of Duckenfield coal for Honolulu; the barque Empire arrived from Adelaide to load a full cargo of coal for Honolulu; and the ship ...
Article : 73 wordsLieutenant Saratoff and other members of the Macedonian Committee have been arrested at Sofia. The object of the Macedonian Committee is the ...
Article : 367 wordsA very large number of picnic parties visited Bronte yesterday. In addition to enjoying a pleasant stroll along the beach visitors indulged in various games and pastimes. Wylie's baths had a fair share ...
Article : 41 wordsThe Czar has appointed General P. S. Vannovsky Minister for Public Instruction, in succession to M. Bogoliepoff, who was fatally shot by a workman named Karpovitch. ...
Article : 79 wordsThe spacious area provided for pleasure-seekers in the Centennial Park was visited by large numbers during yesterday. The scene was animated in the afternoon, when cricket, cycling, &c., were indulged in. The ...
Article : 44 wordsUnder the auspices of the Port Hunter Sailing Club an interesting race for 10-footers was sailed over the usual course this aftermoon, and resulted in a win for the Olga, after an exciting finish, by a few ...
Article : 354 wordsThe improved tram service to Bondi and the beach yesterday was appreciated by the large contingent of persons who availed themselves of the opportunity time afforded of visiting this popular holiday ...
Article : 110 wordsThe feat of rowing from Geelong to Melbourne, distance of about 45 miles, was successfully accomplished to-day by Mr. Fred. L. Armytage, who used a boat designed by himself. The water was ...
Article : 210 wordsThe anarchists of Geneva, by way of protest against the extradition of Jaffei, the accomplice of Bresci, stormed the Russian Consulate and destroyed the escutcheon. ...
Article : 37 wordsMr. Wightman, the resident manager, provided a special holiday programme at the Bondi Aquarium yesterday. Dancing was indulged at intervals during the day by a large number of people. The ...
Article : 70 wordsA cable message was received by the LieutenantGovernor from the military authorities in South Africa stating that the Tongariro left Capetown on the 31st ultimo for Sydney, having on board Captains ...
Article : 86 wordsMr. Allen Stoneham has presented Perth with Mr. Williamson's statue of the late Queen. Owing to the influence of the electric trams, ...
Article : 44 wordsCoogee, with its countless hundreds of holidaymakers, was alive yesterday. The trams were crowded going and returning. Owing to excessive pressure on the rolling stock the return service in the ...
Article : 118 wordsA man named John Poland was found dead in bed on Saturday. Decanted quarrelled the night previous. A man gave himself up at the police station during the day. An inquiry was opened and adjourned. ...
Article : 64 wordsThe arrival of the German mail steamer, PrinzRegent Luitpold, which was due from Sydney at 10 o'clock this morning, was delayed fully 12 hours owing to the snapping of one of her propeller shafts. ...
Article : 401 wordsThis council met on Tuesday, April 2. The Mayor (Alderman E. C. V. Broughton) presided, and there were present Aldermen Nixon, Miller, Upward, Robson, Lloyd, Stratford, and Mills. Permission was granted to the ...
Article : 511 wordsSpecial Easter services were held in all the churches on Sunday. At the Roman Catholic Church a baptismal font this blessed. The font is a memorial to the late Private Duff, who tell at Elands River, ...
Article : 106 wordsThe death is announced of Mr. George Smith, publisher, of the firm of Smith, Elder, and Company, Limited. Mr. George Smith, of the publ[?]in firm of ...
Article : 96 wordsMr. C. W. Hobson's Coogee Aquarium was well patronised yesterday, and good programme of amusement was provided. Mr. P. C. Davis' string band discoursed dance music throughout the day, and ...
Article : 71 wordsAt 3 a m. on Sunday a fire broke out in a sevenroomed cottage in Caledonia-street, occupied by Patrick M'Gumness, a labourer, his wife, and family. The house was completely destroyed, and ...
Article : 245 wordsSir W. Lyne, who arrived on Sunday, returns to Melbourne to-morrow. He will, however, come over in about a week to spend a short holiday. ...
Article : 32 wordsLittle Coogee has charms peculiarly its own. Although there is no tram service within at least half a mile of the bay, and the road as far as it goes is a particularly rough one. the place stands unrivalled as ...
Article : 113 wordsA large and enthusiastic audience greeted Commandant Booth at the Centennial Hall, Brisbane, last night, when he appeared to deliver his illustrated l[?]cture, entitled "Soldiers of the Cross." The ...
Article : 197 wordsMr. Beattie (locomotive superintendent), Mr. Fife (chief accountant), and Mr. Coom (chief engineer of working railways) are passengers by the Monowal. They will represent New Zealand at the ...
Article : 40 wordsThe death is announced of M. Stoiloff, an ex-Premier of Bulgaria. ...
Article : 16 wordsLong Bay, like all seaside resorts, was well exploited yesterday. Vehicles off all kinds were requisioned for the purpose, and the narrow bay had more than its fair share of holiday-makers in for a ...
Article : 73 wordsThis council met in April 1. Present—Aldermen F. Willis (Mayor), R. H. Gordon, C. Laplastrier, Dr. Crabbe, A. Cameron, G. F. Dailey, F. C. Petrie, T. Johnston, Lanceley, and T. T. Forsyth. Mr. Joseph Naylor was ...
Article : 155 wordsKing Edward's semi-state landa[?], with postitions and outriders, arrived by the R.M.S. Ortona from London to-day, for use in connection with the visit of the Duke and the Duchess of Cornwall and York. ...
Article : 88 wordsEaster Monday, which varies with the weather and the general prosperity of the State, provided a bountiful harvest for the theatrical managers yesterday. The playhouses were crowded without ...
Article : 220 wordsAnother case of bubonic plague has bean reported, the patient being Mrs. Harris, mother of Private Harris, the last plague patient. The case is [?] mild one. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 9 Apr 1901, Page 7
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