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  2. BAD DRINKING WATER.

    Much of the prevailing sickness in the district arises from the use of water regarded as unfit for human consumption. The Namoi River has almost ceased to run in the Narrabri district. ...

    Article : 2,604 words
  3. AUSTRALIAN PRODUCE IN BRITISH MARKETS.

    Margarine v. Butter.—This perpetual question is just now exciting the trade here more than ordinarily, owing to the prosecution of a large wholesale firm in Manchester for selling butter guaranteed as ...

    Article : 1,523 words
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    Advertising : 246 words
  5. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,541 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 317 words
  7. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET. NEW SOUTH WALES v. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The match New South Wales v. South Australia was continued yesterday. The weather was hot, and at 2 o'clock a heavy thunderstorm broke over the ground. Rain fell for about 10 minutes, and ...

    Article : 2,037 words
  8. ENGLISH MAIL NEWS.

    A sensation has been caused in Cairo (says the "Daily Mail") by the suicide of Mr. Alfred Suarez, son of Mr. Felix Suarez, a wealthy banker and financier in Egypt. Mr. Alfred Suarez, who was ...

    Article : 1,885 words
  9. VICTORIA v. TASMANIA.

    The following team has been chosen to visit Tasmania, and leaves on the 24th instant:—Carter, Maplestone, Sutherland, Armstrong, Maller, Wilson, Hastings, Tarrant, Fox, Murray, and Morgan. ...

    Article : 35 words
  10. AMUSEMENTS. HER MAJESTY'S.

    The success which attended the opening of the third week of the pantomime still continues, and last night, despite the heat, a large audience assembled at Her Majesty's Theatre and testified by frequent ...

    Article : 100 words
  11. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "When London Sleeps" drew another crowded house at the Theatre Royal last night, and the picturesque and admirably staged drama at present shows little sign of waning popularity, Mr. Holloway ...

    Article : 101 words
  12. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The mails which left Sydney per R.M.S. India on December 6 arrived in London on January 8. They were due on that date. The Orotava, from Sydney homeward, yesterday left ...

    Article : 96 words
  13. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    A satisfactory and appreciative house was the state of things at the Lyceum last night, and the repetition of "Maritana" was marked by an encouraging amount of success. Miss Lilian Free, ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. PASSENGERS TO ARRIVE BY THE HIMALAYA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 232 words
  15. CRITERION THEATRE.

    The eighth week of "Robbery Under Arms" shows little difference in point of public patronage from the initial week, and last night there was a good house to witness the production of the cleverly ...

    Article : 107 words
  16. VOYAGE OF THE HIMALAYA.

    The P. and O. Company's Himalaya is due here on Friday morning in command of Captain W. L. Broun, R.N.R. The Himalaya left London at 2.5 p.m. on December 1, with 196 saloon passengers and general cargo. Strong ...

    Article : 385 words
  17. PALACE THEATRE.

    M'Adoo's Original Jubilee Singers were well patronised at the Palace Theatre last night, when a special programme was presented. The latter part was specially interesting in that it was devoted to ...

    Article : 130 words
  18. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    The new programme at the above place of amusement has caught on, and last night there was an excellent attendance. Miss Peggy Pryde's songs were again highly appreciated, and Miss Kitty ...

    Article : 66 words
  19. THE E. AND A. COMPANY'S LINE.

    Messrs. Gibbn, Bright, and Co. are in receipt of telegraphic advice to the effect that this company's steamer Guthrie arrived at Hongkong en route from Sydney to Japan on the 8th instant: the Menmuir, on route from Japan, sails ...

    Article : 53 words
  20. THE CYCLORAMA.

    A strong stream of holiday folk continues to flow into the Cyclorama, and the deeply interesting and instructive picture of Jerusalem and the clever entertainment of the Hall of Illusions evoke genuine ...

    Article : 44 words
  21. THE FORT SALISBURY.

    Messrs. Dangar, Gedye, and Co. are in receipt of a cable advising the arrival at London of the steamer Fort Salis-* bury in time for the January sales. ...

    Article : 31 words
  22. THE WARRNAMBOOL DAMAGED.

    Lloyd's messages dated Durban, South Africa, December 4 and 5, thus refers to the steamer Warrnambool, which left Sydney on October 29 last, for London, via Melbourne, Kingston, Adelaide, and Albany, and was ...

    Article : 156 words
  23. THE POLYTECHNIC.

    "Fregoli" continues to draw well at the above place of amusement, and yesterday a fresh attraction was added in the presentation of "Santa Claus and Cinderella," which is likely to prove a ...

    Article : 46 words
  24. SAILING VESSEL EXTECTED AT SYDNEY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 125 words
  25. NEWBURY-SPADA POPS.

    Mr. Philip Newbury has returned after a most successful season in Melbourne, and will give the first of a series of farewell shilling "pops" at the Town Hall on Saturday night. The popular tenor ...

    Article : 112 words
  26. FOG ACCIDENTS AND SHIPMASTERS' RESPONSIBILITY.

    In the Admiralty Court, London, on the 1st ultimo Mr. Justice Barnes, who was assisted by the Trinity Masters, delivered an important judgment arising out of the sinking of the sailing ship Gleucairn, on September 9 last, in ...

    Article : 154 words
  27. PRESBYTERY OF SYDNEY.

    The monthly meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney was held at St. Stephen's Church yesterday evening, the Rev. Roger M'Kinnon presiding. The Rev. J. F. Briggs, of Marrickville, was ...

    Article : 451 words
  28. VESSEL PUT BACK LEAKY.

    The following message was received by Lloyd's:— "Spinaway.—Victoria, B.C. (by cable received December 2).—Spinaway, Vancouver for Fremantle, with lumber, has put back to Esquimault, leaking badly." ...

    Article : 33 words
  29. THE LARGEST STEAMSHIP COMPANIES IN THE WORLD.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 206 words
  30. THE LOSS OF FOUR LARGE STEAMSHIPS WITHIN FOUR DAYS.

    In the marine insurance report received under date the 8th ultimo it is mentioned that four fine steamships were hopelessly lost in as many days. The steamer Scottish King, 3317 tons gross register, built in 1896 bound from ...

    Article : 346 words
  31. FOUNDERING OF THE CLAN DRUMMOND IN THE BAY OF BISCAY.

    It was lately cabled that the Clam Drummond had foundered in the Bay of Biscay, where many a good ship has found a resting place. But the strange part of the story is that this powerful steamer was literally torn to ...

    Article : 278 words
  32. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 189 words
  33. TWO ALMANACS.

    To everyone who has much to do with Tasmania, Walch's Almanac is a book well known and trusted. The edition for 1899, being the thirty-seventh year of publication, has just arrived, and as in past issues ...

    Article : 228 words
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  35. LATE MINING.

    Although the Government return duly credits the Norseman field with having exported 33,027oz. during the past year, the actual amount of gold sent away was 37,989oz. The latter total is made up of ...

    Article : 109 words
  36. THE GELLIBRAND LIGHTSHIP.

    The Gellibrand Lightship, which broke adrift in the storm that prevailed on the night preceding Christmas Eve, has been placed upon the Government Patent Slip for repairs. The time for her usual loverhaul would have ...

    Article : 148 words
  37. SEASON TRAMWAY TICKETS.

    Sir,—Will you kindly allow me to take up a small space in your valuable paper re season tickets on our Government tramways. No doubt the public will agree with me that we ought to have had season ...

    Article : 191 words
  38. FURTHER SALVAGE FROM THE MATAURA.

    A Lloyd's message dated December 2 says the Salvage Association have received the following telegram from their special officer. Monte Video, datad December 1. [?] Mataura, s.:—Shipped per Herodot, 441 bales; per Itauri, ...

    Article : 81 words
  39. CABRAMATTA AND CANLEY VALE COUNCIL.

    At the last meeting of the above council, the Mayor (Alderman Stimson) presiding, Alderman Telfer drew attention to the destruction of timber on the St. John's Park Reserve. The Mayor stated that the department had ...

    Article : 230 words
  40. DIVIDENDS.

    The following dividends have been declared, and are payable on the dates specified:— Birthday Company, Berrings, Ballarat, January 11, 6d. Union G. M. Company, Pitfield Plains, January 11, 1s. ...

    Article : 100 words
  41. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    The following vacate their seats at the Leichhardt Council, by effluxion of time, in February next:— Norton Ward, Alderman A. E. Hearn (Mayor); Cook Ward, Alderman L. O'Toole: Wentworth ...

    Article : 96 words
  42. DEATH OF A SHIPOWNER.

    By yesterday's mail were received tidings of the death of Mr. J. S. Swire, one of the proprietary of the China Navigation line. Mr. Swire was the senior partner in the firm of John Swire and Sons, London, and of Butterfield and ...

    Article : 198 words
  43. THE MOREE-INVERELL RAILWAY.

    Work at the Moree-Inverell line is now in full awing after the holidays. Platelaying, which had been discontinued owing to deficient supply of rails, has been recommenced. It is expected to proceed at ...

    Article : 45 words
  44. YIELDS.

    Hannan's Reward, Kalgoorlie, 153 tons, 294oz. 13dwt. Victory G. M. Company, C.T., 120 tons. 355oz. A seaman named Charles Reiman was admitted to Sydney Hospital early yesterday, having received an ...

    Article : 43 words
  45. VICTORIA v. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The followiang team has been chosen to play against New South Wales in the return match in Sydney:—Bruce, Graham, Gilier, M'Leod, Tremble, M'Michael, M'Alister, Stuckey, Johns, ...

    Article : 40 words
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