DIAMONDS AT OAKEY CREEK.—Mr. Randall, watchmaker and jeweller of Clarke-street, has shown us a diamond found by a miner in Oakey Creek. Its weight is 3/4 carat, and though a trifle off colour, is an ...
Article : 3,074 wordsThe Melbourne Argus of the 11th reports the proceedings at an interview between the Commissioner of Customs and a deputation, on the subject of the introduction of the foot-and-mouth ...
Article : 2,655 wordsANOTHER KEROSENE SHALE MINE.—Another shale mine has been discovered near this township. We were yesterday shown a specimen of shale from the newly discovered mine, which appears to be of a ...
Article : 639 wordsAt about 5 o'clock this morning the ringing of the gaol bell brought the governor of the gaol and one or two of his subordinates to the inner or main building, when it was found that Warder Irwin, an ...
Article : 1,594 wordsOur village his been very dull the last fortnight, and in consequence nothing of importance to notice, and if rain does not come the place will be miserable. Our residents are staring at one another, and asking, ...
Article : 379 wordsSince my last, run has again showered its blessings upon our thirsty soil. On the afternoon of the 3rd, a heavy downpour set in, and continued the whole of that night, thoroughly saturating the earth, and ...
Article : 124 wordsTHE WEATHER.—During the whole of the past week slight showers of rain have fallen during the night and day, but interruptions have occurred, when the morn time has been bright and pleasant. ...
Article : 568 wordsMUNICIPAL COUNCIL.—A special meeting of this Council was held on Friday, 14th inst. Present The Major, Aldermen Campbell, Clendining and Treble. The minutes of the last meeting were read ...
Article : 369 wordsIt appears to be a pity that so little, comparatively, is known of Western Australia,—a country whose resources are in many respects quite equal to those of the sister colonies, while ...
Article : 2,581 wordsDuring the week it has rained slightly, but not sufficient to do any good. The weather is very cold for this part, and the sharp frosts which have occurred the past few mornings are regarded by the ...
Article : 221 wordsTHE RIVER.—The downfall of rain which we have had for the last few days has had the effect of causing a rise in the river. On Monday evening it had risen some three inches since our last report. ...
Article : 396 wordsTwo men belonging to the ship Dexter were at an early hour this morning brought to Dr. Bowker's surgery for medical attendance. They reported that they had been stabbed by some men belonging ...
Article : 725 wordsMr. Myles McRae reports: Sold green hay to-day at four pounds twelve shillings per ton; corn and potatoes are firm. Monday evening, recd. 9.15. ...
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