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  2. THE VICARSHIP OF ST. MARK'S.

    Considerable interest is being taken at the present time on the election of a clergyman to till the position of vioar of St. Mark's, Darling Point, rendered vacant by the decease of the Rev. Canon ...

    Article : 811 words
  3. THE TAIYUAN GOLD ROBBERY.

    The robbery of nearly 5000 sovereigns which, as was reported in yesterday's Herald, took place on the China Navigation Company's steamer Taiyuan some time between the shipment of the gold ...

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  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Three years ago the Globe Hotel was robbed of a small safe containing £100 in cash and valuable papers, the safe being carried hodily away. Yesterday some boys discovered the safe under a flux ...

    Article : 976 words
  5. QUEENSLAND.

    The general manager of the Queensland National Bank, Limited, has received a cable from the London office intimating that a petition for the formal liquidation of the London branch ...

    Article : 106 words
  6. SECOND EDITION.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 3[?]d per ounce standard, being a fall of [?]d since last quotation. ...

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  7. WAR IN EUROPE.

    The fighting at Domoko lasted nine hours. The Greeks claim that they repulsed the attacks on the left wing and the centre, but that when the Turks ...

    Article : 96 words
  8. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The German Reichstag has adopted a bill granting to public associations liberty to unite. This is regarded as a censure upon the Government for its ...

    Article : 63 words
  9. IN PARLIAMENT.

    As soon as the Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon Mr. Barton gave notice of his intention to move to-day for leave to introduce a bill to declare the meaning of section 67 of the ...

    Article : 1,254 words
  10. TALLOW MARKET.

    At to-day's sales of Australian tallow 1700 casks were offered and 850 were sold. Prices were as follows:—Mutton, fine, 18s 6d; medium, ditto; 17s; beef, fine, 17s 9d; medium, 16s 6d. ...

    Article : 41 words
  11. THE TICK PLAGUE.

    The New South Wales Department of Agriculture have sent three of their stock inspectors (Messrs. P. Cowley, C. J. Vinner, and C. D. Whitty) to Queensland for the purpose of ...

    Article : 62 words
  12. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINING.

    There was a good market to-day, and large business was done Sales: Boulder North Extended, 3s 1d, 3s [?]½d: Boulder North-west, is 3d. 1s 6d; Great Oversight, contributing, 3s 4½d: Hannan's Ben ...

    Article : 403 words
  13. THE CUBAN REVOLT.

    News from Havannah states that the rebellion in Cuba is abating. ...

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  14. THE NEW GUINEA GOLDFIELDS.

    The steamer Yaralla arrived this afternoon from New Guinea. She had 40 passengers, many of whom are suffering from fever. Reports both from the mainland of New Guinea and Woodlark Island ...

    Article : 79 words
  15. THE QUEEN'S DRAWINGROOM.

    The Countess of Glasgow, wife of the late Governor of New Zealand, has presented at Court her three daughters. Lady Augusta Boyle, Lady Dorothy Boyle, and ...

    Article : 62 words
  16. THE FIGHTING IN EPIRUS.

    During the fighting at Gribovo, near Arta, in Epirus, the Turks had 240 killed and 700 wounded. The Greeks lost 2000 men. ...

    Article : 45 words
  17. SEVERITY OF THE DROUGHT.

    Alarming reports continue to be received of the disastrous effects of the drought, which bids fair to equal that of 1884 in its severity. ...

    Article : 30 words
  18. GREEKS OCCUPYING THE PASSES.

    The battle of Domoko was the fiercest of the war. The fighting extended for six miles in an open plain. The losses on both sides were heavy. ...

    Article : 200 words
  19. CHIEF JUSTICE WAY.

    Chief Justice Way, of South Australia, has been suffering from illness since his arrival in London, but he has now recovered. ...

    Article : 49 words
  20. NEWCASTLE.

    The Newcastle Marine Board and the lifeboat committee have conjointly arranged for the ceremony of formally launching and christening the new lifeboat to take place on Thursday afternoon, the ...

    Article : 93 words
  21. LONDON BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

    The bill to give effect to the scheme of rearrangement in connection with the London Bank of Australia was read the third time and passed in the House of ...

    Article : 68 words
  22. VICTORIA.

    The directors of the Mount Lyell Company have addressed a letter to the postal Department complaining of the neglect on the part of the postal officials in dealing with the delivery of ...

    Article : 247 words
  23. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

    Before a largely-attended meeting of the members of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, held this afternoon, Mr. J. C. Firth delivered an interesting address on the firing of coal cargoes, with special ...

    Article : 169 words
  24. AMUSEMENTS.

    The large audience which witnessed "The Sign of the Cross" at Her Majesty's Theatre last night included his Excellency the Governor and Lady Hampden. Captain and the Hon. Mrs. Ferguson. ...

    Article : 84 words
  25. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales this evening a better selection was off ered with keen competition. Prices are daily advancing. May 19. ...

    Article : 108 words
  26. SYSTEM OF SIGNALLING.

    The new system of signalling vessels at the port of Newcastle, the outcome of a recent conference between members of the Marine Board and the harbour master (Captain Newton), came into operation ...

    Article : 111 words
  27. LORD SALISBURY ON THE WAR.

    Speaking at the Constitutional Club yesterday, Lord Salisbury said that the Sultan's order for an armistice was given under pressure brought to bear by the ...

    Article : 110 words
  28. THE BROUGH TESTIMONIAL.

    A meeting will be held at the Hotel Australia tomorrow afternoon to consider the question of making a presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Brough prior to their departure from Australia. Mr. A. H. Conroy is ...

    Article : 67 words
  29. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITALS.

    The City Organist opened his recital at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon with Alex. Gudmant's "Sonata No. 2 in D." This sonata, which was performed for the first time, proved both musicianly ...

    Article : 209 words
  30. STEAM PILOT SERVICE.

    The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman David Miller) to-day received a letter from the Acting Colonial Treasurer stating that it would be unnecessary for the deputation appointed at the recent indignation ...

    Article : 163 words
  31. A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COMPANY.

    Messrs. J. H. Monger and Co., Limited, merchants, wholesale ironmongers, forwarding agents, &c., of Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie, and Fremantle, are increasing ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The Dnbbo show was brought to a close to-day. The weather was bright but cold and the visitors to the ground numbered about 5000. Financially the show has proved more successful toan was ...

    Article : 987 words
  33. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 759 words
  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The operative bootmakers from Sydney have been ordered to fulfil their contract and to find securities that they would do so. This morning Mr. W. A. Trenwith, M.L.A., of Victoria, who ...

    Article : 176 words
  35. INDIAN FAMINE FUND.

    The Mayor of Newcastle has called in all the subscription lists in aid of the Indian Famine Fund. The amount, it is understood, only totals about £50, the greater part of which was obtained through the ...

    Article : 57 words
  36. SOCIETY OF ARTISTS.

    Miss Emily Meston held an "artists' afternoon" at the Society of Artists' Exhibition yesterday, when a crowd of ladies and some few painters were present. Miss Meston entertained her visitors with ...

    Article : 83 words
  37. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.

    On Tuesday night the Balmain Town Hall was well filled on the occasion of a concert, given by the All Star Vandeville Variety Company, assisted by the Balmain Coldstream Band, in aid of the St. ...

    Article : 173 words
  38. THE RECORD REIGN.

    The Corporation of the City of Dublin has refused to join in the rejoicings in connection with the Queen's record reign. The executive committee of the Queen's Jubilee ...

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  39. ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANT.

    Mr. Norman Selfe, whose services have been engaged by the City Council, is expected here in a few days to report on—(1) The best method of maintaining the present electrical and motive power plants; ...

    Article : 76 words
  40. DEBUTANTES CONCERT.

    Miss Ruby Reynold and Miss Florence Mack, two new vocalists, will make their debut at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, to-night, when the programme will include "The Worker," "Ah! non Credea," and other ...

    Article : 52 words
  41. VICE-REGAL RECEPTION COMMITTEE.

    The final meeting of the committee appointed by the citizens to make arrangements for according a Sitting reception to the members of the Vice-Regal party during their recent visit to Newcastle was ...

    Article : 105 words
  42. AUSTRALIAN FAIR.

    The living chess tournament played at the Grand Australian Fair last evening was watched by hundreds of spectators with the greatest interest. The first game was won by Mr. Crane, the champion, ...

    Article : 110 words
  43. REDEMPTION OF TREASURY BILLS.

    The exact amount of the sinking fund realised by the sale of special lands which the Treasurer has available towards the redemption of Treasury bills which fall due at the end of the present ...

    Article : 104 words
  44. MASONIC BALL.

    The annual ball in connection with the Globe Masonic Lodge, No. 96, was held in the local Town Hall last evening, and was attended by about 70 couples. The company included the following Grand ...

    Article : 162 words
  45. MORAL REACTION IN THE STATES.

    So much popular concern has been manifested ansat the expected reproduction here by the cinematographe of the now historic Fitzsimmons-Corbett fight that the following extract from a leading ...

    Article : 518 words
  46. A PRESENT FROM LORD HAMPDEN.

    His Excellency the Governor has intimated his intention of presenting the citizens of Newcastle with an elegant chiming clock, and the order has been entrusted by Lord Hampden with Mr. Delarue, ...

    Article : 234 words
  47. THE FEDERAL BILL.

    Yesterday evening Mr. Carruthers, Minister for Lands, had a conference with Mr. Barton, M.L.C., in regard to the procedure to be adopted in dealing with the Commonwealth Constitution Bill. No final ...

    Article : 512 words
  48. THE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

    One of the severest of the minor shocks of earthquake experienced at Kingston occurred at 2.55 this morning. It was different from the proceding ones in that its approach was heralded ...

    Article : 122 words
  49. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    NARRABRI, Wednesday. The following are the latest stock passings:—50 fat bullocks, from Tibbereenah to Sydney by rail, J. Charters owner; 50 fat bullocks, from Bugilbone to ...

    Article : 130 words
  50. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Railway Department estimates that the damage to the railways by the floods at Easter resehed £50,000. A cable received from the Premier states that he ...

    Article : 88 words
  51. THE COAL TRADE.

    Shipping operations at Wollongong this week have so far been dull. Yesterday the Annie Bow, which took 300 tons of coal, and to-day the steamer Palmerston, which took 160 tons, ...

    Article : 224 words
  52. INTER-UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

    The three crews engaged in the eight-cared boat race on Saturday between the Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney Universities were able yesterday to do pieces of fast work on the Parramatta. The visiting ...

    Article : 192 words
  53. FUNERAL OF MR. THOMAS LEETHAM.

    A large cortege followed the remains of the late Mr. Thomas Leetham to the Church of England portion of the cemetery to-day. The deceased was 75 years old, and had been ailing for a considerable ...

    Article : 98 words
  54. FISHER AND CO.'S FAMOUS "NATARA," for Cougbs, Colds, and Influenza.

    Cures the Throat, Cures the Chest. Cures the Head. One dose relieves, one bottle cures. Never fails. Is 6d per bottle. All chemists and stores keepers, and at the Pharmacy. 337 George-street, ...

    Article : 119 words
  55. NESTLE'S FOOD.

    for Infants, Children, and Invalide.—[ADVT.] ...

    Article : 8 words
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