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  2. TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. (From the "Herald's"Associated From Telegrams, and from other Sydney papers.) WEST KEMPSEY.

    [Empire.]—The largest meeting ever held at Warneton took place yesterday, it was favourable to the return of Mr. Fattorini, only about two hands out of about one hundred having been held up ...

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  3. LOCAL NEWS.

    OMISSIONS.—We hope to publish in our next number several of the contributions and reports which we cannot make room for in the present Mercury. ...

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  4. SUEZ MAIL EXTRACTS.

    THE JEW THAT SHAKSPEARE DREW.—A correspondent of the Jewish Chronicle calls attention to the fact that the onginal of Shakspeare s Shylock was a Christian, and not a Jew. He quotes from the llth ...

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  5. GRENFELL.

    [Empire.]—The account of Mr. Bakers meeting as published in Sydney on Tuesday last is not true. Mr. Thornton's return is certain. ...

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  6. KIAMA.

    [Herald.]—Joseph Pike has been re-elected Mayor of Kiama. Thomas Fenwell has been elected Mayor of Shellharbour. ...

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  7. BOMBALA.

    [Herald.]—Mr. Graham addressed a large and influential assemblage of electors of Monaro at Bombala yesterday. The meeting was unanimously in his favour. ...

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  8. DISTRICT NEWS. WALGETT.

    "The cry is still they come " Macansh of sheep renown has " declared," and is prepared to immolate himself at the shrine of patriotism in defence of our political rights. Bravo Macansh, we of this ilk don't ...

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  9. GOULBURN.

    [Herald.]—A requisition has been presented to Mr. William Teece, jun., to contest the electorate of Goulburn. ...

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  10. NEW ENGLAND.

    The woolshed at the Gostwyck station was burned down on the 14th instant, under circumstances that seemed to point to the occurrence being the act of an incendiary, as portions of the charred remains ...

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  11. FORBES.

    [Herald.]—At the Quarter Sessions to-day, the following sentences were passed—all including hard labour:—William Moules, alias Thoroughbred Billy, horse stealing, twelve months in Bathurst gaol; ...

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  12. QUEENSCLIFF.

    [Herald.]—Sailed: Springbok(barque),Alexandra (barque), Ecliptic (barque), Alcandra (schooner), for Newcastle; and Sybil, schooner, for Clarence River. ...

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  13. ADELAIDE.

    [Herald.]—The Jane Bell and Ayr have both arrived from Maunhus, sugar laden. The cargo of the latter is partly for New Zealand. Sales of wheat have been made at 5s 3d to 5s 3[?]d. ...

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  14. GULGONG.

    [Empire.]—Mr. Church is the favourite candidate for the Western Gold Fields. The miners have faith in him, owing to his honesty and his attention to the requirements of the fields. Efforts are being ...

    Article : 141 words
  15. YESTERDAY'S SYDNEY NEWS.

    Owing to some unexplained reason, we received only the Empire by train yesterday afternoon. The shipping arrivals are all intercolonial and coasting vessels and steamers, except the French ...

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  16. CONVALESCENCE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.

    A Government Gazette Extraordinary, issued on Wednesday, the 21st instant, contains the followiog proclamation:— "New South Wales to wit.—Proclamation by his ...

    Article : 280 words
  17. PENRITH.

    [Herald.]—Mr. James Rodd addressed a crowded meeting of Nepean electors at Beatson' Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday, and met with a most hearty reception. ...

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  18. NEWCASTLE.

    THE LATE LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.—We regret to have to announce that although the most strenuous efforts have been made, several friends of Mr. Robert Watt having incessantly watched the beach, no trace ...

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  19. WEST MACQUARIE.

    [Empire.]—The returns that are in show the following to be the result of the poll:—Mr. Webb, 324; Mr. Thornton, 87. ...

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  20. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. NEWCASTLE SHIPPING.

    Feb. 19.—Duke of Edinburgh, barque, 487 tons. Hill, from Honolulu, 11th January. 19.—Menhir, French barque, 279 tons, Rio, from Sydney. ...

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  21. ORANGE.

    [Empire.]—A most influential meeting has been h[?]d here to express general dissatisfaction with all [?]indidates who have so far aspired to the honor of [?]presenting Orange. ...

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  22. DUBBO.

    [Empire.]—Mr J. E. Sensier has announced him[?]f as a candidate for the Bogan. A preliminary [?]eting of his supporters was held last night at [?]Browning's Hotel—Dr. Tibbitts in the chair. He ...

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  23. BATHURST.

    [Herald.]—For East Macquarie Mr. Cummings and Sir James Martin are elected. Ali the returns are in except one, which cannot affect the numbers At the nomination for West Macquarie, Messrs. ...

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  24. INSTALLATION OF SIR ALFRED STEPHEN AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE GOVERNMENT.

    The ceremony of installing his Excellency the Administrator of the Government (Sir AlfredStephen, C.B.,) took place this morning at Government House. A Gazette Extraordinary was issued last ...

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  25. LOWER WARREGO.

    The weather during the past eek, I may say fortnight, has been beautifully mild, with occasional dews. Beautiful, magnificent &c., are not terms quite ...

    Article : 329 words
  26. SYDNEY SHIPPING.

    Feb. 20.—Wonga Wonga (s.), 682 tons, Captain Brown, from Melbourne 17th instant, with 61 passengers. 21.—Kiama (s.), 200 tons, Captain Meaney, from ...

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  27. CARCOAR.

    [Herald.]—Mr. Thomas H. West was yesterday elected member for Carcoar, without opposition. YASS. [Herald.]—The entries for the Agricultural Show ...

    Article : 63 words
  28. BRISBANE.

    [Herald.]—Commissioner Sharkey has returned to Bowen from Normanton. He reports favourably on the place, especially for reefing purposes. Tough, Brothers, of Ravenswood, have promised to have a ...

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  29. MURRURUNDI.

    THE EMBANKMENT.—This work, which has we believe occupied something over five months, will be finished on Thursday next. The work is very substantial, and reflects great credit upon Mr. Davis, the ...

    Article : 295 words
  30. MUNGINDI—UPPER BARWON.

    In my last I said that we entertained fears of another flood when the New England waters come down: happily we have been disappointed. The river did not rise any more, but it kept at the same ...

    Article : 356 words
  31. MELBOURNE.

    [Herald.]—Thononga Station, in the Lachlan district, has been sold to Robert Chirnside; Micabel and Gorman's bill Stations in the same district to Hon. W.Campbell. ...

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  32. THE MURDER AT GULGONG BY A WOMAN.

    Early on Tuesday morning Feb. 20, the report was current about town that a man had been killed on the Black Lead by his wife. On proceeding to the spot, we found the report to be too true; and from ...

    Article : 625 words
  33. LIVERPOOL PLAINS.

    Rain rain, is the great cry out. The Plains and surrounding country have a very parched-up appearance now; the young grass has a brown and withered look, and should rain not come shortly it ...

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  34. BOURKE.

    DEATH OF MR. JOHN HYAMS.—We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. John Hyams, who expired at his residence on Saturday, the 10th inst., after a short but severe illness. During his short ...

    Article : 115 words
  35. TAMWORTH.

    ANTIMONY MINE.—We learn that an antimony mine has been discovered between Bingera and Gineroi Station, and that the ground has been leased from the Government by parties who intend to test ...

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  36. GENERAL NEWS.

    LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the New South Wales auxliary to the above society was held in the Congregational Church, Pittstreet, Sydney, Mr. Fairfax being in the chair. The ...

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  37. LATEST NEWS. [Australian Associated Press Telegrams.] SYDNEY.

    The excitement about the Northern tin mines is increasing. Mr. Webb was elected for West Macquarie. Henry House, of Newcastle, is insolvent Debts, ...

    Article : 53 words
  38. SCONE.

    At the Upper Hunter election Mr. James Whites and Dr. Creed were nominated. The show of hands was in favour of Dr. Creed. Mr. White demanded [?] poll. There was great excitement. ...

    Article : 41 words
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