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  2. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDNET.)

    For some days previous to his Excellency's arrival the people were busy making preparations to receive their distinguished visitor. Two arches were constructed, and a "welcome" was stretchd across the ...

    Article : 2,112 words
  3. THE PEOPLE'S FEDERAL CONVENTION. CONCLUSION OF THE CONFERENCE.

    The People's Federal Convention at Bathurst was closed at mid-day on Saturday, and was generally considered by those who had taken part in it to have been a decided success. Strenuous efforts were made ...

    Article : 208 words
  4. (FROM THE BOARD AT THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE.)

    BYRON BAY.—Arrival:—November 21, Wollumbin (s.), from Sydney, early. RICHMOND RIVER.—Arrival: November 22, Tomki (s.) at 10 a.m. Departure: November 21, Electra (s.) at ...

    Article : 1,058 words
  5. HOSPITAL NURSING.

    The real hospital nurse is born, not made; but as this trite proverb applies to every conceivable kind of profession and trade, it may be taken to mean that some women are much more adaptable to the ...

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  6. FUNERAL OF MR. J. P. GARVAN.

    On Saturday evening the remains of the late Mr. J. P. Garvan were conveyed from his late residence, "Finbar," North Shore, to St. Mary's Cathedral, where they were received by the Very Rev. Dr. ...

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  7. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE QUEANBEYAN ELECTORATE.

    The member for Queanbeyan was out here to-day with a party of local gentlemen inspecting the new goldfield, and he addressed a meeting of the constituents at the Cricketer's Arms. Dr. Blackall ...

    Article : 366 words
  8. SUBMISSION OF SCHEME TO ELECTORS.

    Dr. Hurst (Bathurst) moved,—"That, in the opinion of this convention, no scheme of Australian federation will be acceptable to the people unless it has been previosly submitted to the electors of ...

    Article : 224 words
  9. AMENDMENTS IN THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

    The chief amondmets to the draft bill to constitute the Commonwealth of Australia made by the convention during its sitting were as follows:— In clause 9, part 11, relating to the Senate, an ...

    Article : 1,075 words
  10. DANGEROUS BRIDGES AT NARRRABRI.

    Great care his to be used by contractors running teams over the temporary river bridges, as a few days ago a locomotive, when crossing the Narrabre Creck Bridge, near the town, nearly went through the ...

    Article : 164 words
  11. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Australia will berth at Circular Quay to-day after the departure of the Ballaarat. The Messageries Maritimes steamer Australien is [?] from Noumea this morning, and will berth at Circular ...

    Article : 62 words
  12. THANKS TO THE PRESIDENT AND OFFICERS.

    Mr. Barton moved that the thanks of the convention to be accorded to Dr. Machattie for the marked ability with which he had conducted the proceedings of the convention, and the strenuous efforts he and ...

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  13. PASSAGES ENGAGED BY THE MARIPOSA.

    The following passengers have booked by the R.M.S. Mariposa (A. and A. route), which sails to-day at 4 p.m. from the Union S.S. Company's Wharf, foot of Margaret-street, for San Francisco, via Auckland (N.Z.), [?] ...

    Article : 245 words
  14. THE BERRY SHOW.

    The Berry show entries number 3500, nearly all sections being well filled. The entries for horses number 425, there being 25 hunters. Heavy and light weight hackneys and other classes are also well ...

    Article : 119 words
  15. NAMING A CINGALESE BABY IN LONDON.

    One of the lacewomen in the Cingalese Palace at the Earl's-court Exhibition, named Carolina Hami, gave birth on 17th September to a daughter, which is said to be the first Cingalese child born in London. ...

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  16. THE NEWCASTLE COAL TRADE.

    The following is the export of coal for the past week:—Victoria, 8620 tons; South Australia, 1950 tons; United States, 14,206 tons; New Zealand, 1330 tons; Western Australia, 7750 tons; Chili, 5369 tons; ...

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  17. PASSAGES ENGAGED BY THE BALLAARAT.

    The following list of passengers booked per R.M.S. Ballaarat, leaving Sydney to-day, is from the berthing list [?] the P. and O. Company's offices:—For London: M[?] Bedford, Mr. W. O'Flaberty, R.N., Dr. Gordon Saun[?], ...

    Article : 188 words
  18. THE SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    During the week 22 vessels visited the port of Wollongong. Of these, 18 took cargoes of coal, aggregating about 3700 tons. A large quantity of this was consigneed to the Sugar Company's works ...

    Article : 74 words
  19. CYCLING.

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  20. COAL CARGOES COMMISSION.

    The Coal Cargoes Commission paid an unexpected visit to Newcastle yesterday, and took the evidence of Messrs. John Brown, J. Reid, W. B. Sharp, and Captain Williams. Very little interest is manifested ...

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  21. THE PRIMROSE HILL.

    The iron four-masted barque Primrose Hill, from San Francisco, with a full cargo of wheat and generally Messrs. Davies and Fehon, arrived on Saturday. Captain Wilson reports having left on the 12th September, and [?] ...

    Article : 106 words
  22. NEWCASTLE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    A very welcome episode in connections with the friendly societies took place last evening. This was the presentation of cheques to the amount of £6135 to the trustees of the various lodges whose ...

    Article : 105 words
  23. THE CHANGSHA.

    The China Navigation Company's steamer Chang[?] command of Captain J. E. Williams, arrived on S[?] evening after a successful trip. She left Yokohama [?] October. Kobe the 21st, Hongkong 1st November. [?] ...

    Article : 112 words
  24. THE ST. KILDA CYCLING MEETING.

    The bicycle sports meeting arranged by the St. Kilda Club was held at St. Kilda yesterday, and was well attended. The sport proved excellent. The St. Kilda Wheel Race, carrying prizes of £50, ...

    Article : 327 words
  25. LOADING FOR HULL.

    Messrs. A. M'Arthurs and Company elsewhere annou[?] that they are putting forward a sailing vessel for [?] direct and expect to be able to despatch her about the [?] December. The Marga is a handy sized vessel, and [?] ...

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  26. W.C.T. UNION.

    The annual meeting of the Newcastle branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Association took place last evening at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, and the Rev. C. Whyte presided. The report was of a very ...

    Article : 74 words
  27. "THE FIRST."

    Another "First" has been ushered in under varying conditions of weather, but with an alr[?] general prospect of a season's excellent sport Naturally, with the covers still heavy with fo[?] ...

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  28. THE WHEAT HARVEST.

    It is estimated that the recent rains will increase the yield of wheat by three bushels per acre. DENILIQUIN, Saturday. The wheat crops in some instances are turning out ...

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  29. THE WEATHER.

    Up to an inch of rain has fallen in the north-eastern part of the colony and about the Clarence. Yesterday the rain had cleared off, leaving a warm wind with an oppressive moisture. The direction of the ...

    Article : 101 words
  30. PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERANNUATION FUND.

    Sir,—The title of the fund, namely, "Superannuation," clearly implies that it was only intended to apply to those officers who, from old age, were unfitted for the discharge of their duties, and I ...

    Article : 315 words
  31. PROCEEDINGS AT THE CONVENTION.

    The President took the chair at 10 a.m. The President read the letter from Lord Brassey (Governor of Victoria) which was published in the Herald on Saturday. ...

    Article : 156 words
  32. CHURCH NEWS.

    The chief events of the past week have been connected with the visit of Mrs. T. A. Bailey, of the Irish Y.W.C.A. On Wednesday evening Mrs. Bailey addressed the members of the Ashfield branch, Mrs. ...

    Article : 334 words
  33. FATAL RIDING ACCIDENT.

    A fatal riding accident occured within a mile of the town at sundown yesterday. A young lady named Elizabeth Murray, of Thorpe's Pinch, near Rydal, went for a ride with a gentleman friend; ...

    Article : 114 words
  34. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    The news of the death of Mr. J. P. Garvan was received with very much regret. He had many personal friends here, and stayed in Bowral only a few weeks ago. He improved in health so much that he ...

    Article : 115 words
  35. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) A TREE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

    At the Cordeaux River, about seven miles from Wollongong, the rainfall during the past week was nearly 2½in. During a thunderstorm at this place a large tree was set on fire by lightning, and entirely ...

    Article : 49 words
  36. SWIMMING.

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  37. STEADY RAINS IN QUEENSLAND.

    The steady rain which set in on Friday has continued intermittently over since. The downpour was very heavy at times, and all outdoor sports on Saturday were postponed in consequence. It is still ...

    Article : 392 words
  38. ATTEMPT TO ROB THE LIVERPOOL POSTOFFICE.

    An attempt was made to rob the local post-office during Friday night. It is only a few monts since the office was burglariously entered and a sum of about £30 extracted from one of the draweres. An ...

    Article : 1,210 words
  39. FORMAL MOTIONS.

    The first portion of the business consisted of the passing of a number of motions which were taken as formal. The motions agreed to were as follows:— By the Right Rev. Dr. Byrne (Bathurst):— ...

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  40. THE INVASION OF AUSTRALIA.

    Sir,—The warning letter of Mr. Willis in your issue of the 17th instant does not appear to have aroused enthusiasm, although on the following day you publish European telegrams which tend to show ...

    Article : 522 words
  41. WILLOUGHBY RESERVES.

    Sir,—Referring to the report of yesterday's deputation, permit me to state that the paragraph occuring therein, viz., "Subsequently the present Government had resumed the 140 acres, leaving the ...

    Article : 363 words
  42. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The handicap for local men only, which was postponed on the occasion of the rifle meeting on the Prince of Wales' Birthday, on account of want of time, owing to the unexpectedly large number of ...

    Article : 264 words
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