The MINISTER FOR MINES, in answer to Dr. Ross, said that in 1894 the Government Statistician estimated that the cost of growing wheat in New South Wales, leaving out of consideration rent, ...
Article : 4,058 wordsThe season of 1897 promises to be replete with interesting fixtures. In addition to the usual exciting badge matches for the premierships, the New Zea [?]anders intend sending a strong combination over, ...
Article : 1,480 wordsThe grand annual movable committee meeting of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows was opened yesterday in the Manchester Unity Hall, Elizabeth-street. The officers and deputies ...
Article : 700 wordsIt is manifest from the excellent response made on Saturday to the appeal of the lady collectors for monetary aid on behalf of the Sydney hospitals, combined with the numerous subscriptions which ...
Article : 856 wordsMr. Garnet, the secretary of the Victorian league, has written to Mr. Hawley, the secretary of the Sydney league, congratulating the Sydney body o[?] the splendid programme put forth for the June race ...
Article : 524 wordsA large and fashionable assembly was again in evidence on the opening day of the Open Tournament. The entries for this include, as will be seen from the results of yesterday's play and the draw for ...
Article : 1,743 wordsIn the Assembly last night the preliminary steps were taken for the introduction of a number of new bills. The Minister for Education (Mr. Garrard) gave notice to move,—That leave be given to bring ...
Article : 318 wordsMr. M'Gowen is moving for the production of all papers relating to the dismissal from the Government Printing Office of the temporary hands. Mr. M'Gowen also intends to move,—That in the opinion of this House all ...
Article : 355 wordsThe following fixtures have been made by the club for the month of May:—8th, Newport, the Balmain Club's road race; 15th, Waratah Rovers' combined run; 22nd, 23rd, 24th, Bathurst Amateur Club's ...
Article : 192 wordsThe annual report of the State Childrens' Relief Board was placed upon the table of the Legislative Assembly last night. The report states that during the official year there were 1954 boys and 1502 girls ...
Article : 369 wordsA deputation waited upon Mr. Sydney Smith, Minister for Mines. yesterday afternoon, with reference to the working of the Coal Mines Act. The deputation comprised Messrs. Edden, Watkins, ...
Article : 673 wordsThe following handicaps have been declared for the Balmain Bicycle Club's 10-mile road race next Saturday over the Manly-Bay View course:—R. B. Hartley, scratch: F. Pontey, 20 seconds: E. ...
Article : 832 wordsThe monthly meeting of the Australian Economic Association was held last evening at their rooms in the Equitable-buildings, George-street, when there was a rather small attendance of ladies and ...
Article : 730 wordsThe report of the Police Department for the year 1896 was laid upon the table of the Legislative Assembly last night. The Inspector-General states that the strenght of the force in the metropolit[?]n district ...
Article : 707 wordsDECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF BLACKS. The report of the Aborigiues' Protection Board for 1896 was laid on the table of the Assembly last night by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Brunker. The ...
Article : 356 wordsThese clubs met in a friendly match on the Agricultural Ground on Saturday, in the presence of about 1000 spectators. A very even game was played, Wentworth winning by six points to nil. A try was secured in each half, and ...
Article : 95 wordsThe Agricultural Ground was occupied by the final "friendly" match prior to the commencement of hostilities in the more serious badge competition. There was a very fair attendance of spectators, and a keen interest was taken ...
Article : 312 wordsAt the time of the Russo-Turkish war the fighting strength of the Sultan's army was 750,000, but when peace was proclaimed this number had dwindled by death and desertion to a disorganised rem[?]t of ...
Article : 304 wordsThe monthly meeting of the board of directors of tho Sydney Hospital was held in the boardroom of the institution yesterday afternoon. There were present Sir Arthur Renwick (president), Messrs. ...
Article : 388 wordsAn unusual number of "freak" bills have turned up in State Legislatures this year, says the New York Tribune. In the Missouri Legislature Mr. Hood has introduced a bill prohibiting railway ...
Article : 282 wordsCommemoration services in connection with the jubiles of the Bourke-street Wesleyan Church were held on Sunday morning and evening. The p[?]cher in the morning was the Rev. Mr. Woolnough, ...
Article : 261 wordsSir,—Under the heading of "Shipping News" in your columns yesterday there is interesting account of the aurora australis, reported to have been seen in southern latitudes during the voyage of ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 209 wordsSir,—We had hoped when the Kailway Commissioners were altering the time-table on the Milson's Point line that they would have given us a train about 10.30 p.m. to suit non-theatre goers, who yet ...
Article : 149 wordsA large fire took, place here early this morning, when the Imperial Hotel and contents were burned to the ground. A full supply of water from the bore, with a high pressure prevented the fire from ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 5 May 1897, Page 10
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