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  2. CHRISTMAS EVE IN SYDNEY. CROWDED THOROUGHFARES.

    Christmas Eve was marked in Sydney by the usual outpourings of citizens from their houses, and if the streets were not actually flooded will people, they were certainly thronged. The result was that the ...

    Article : 307 words
  3. VICTORIA. THE ARCHDEACONRY OF BEECHWORTH.

    For financial reasons the Bishop of Melbourne has decided to make no appointment at present to the vacant arobdeaconry of Beechworth. He has arranged to have this work carried on by the ...

    Article : 51 words
  4. EUROPEAN SITUATION. FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

    The Paris Figaro, which yesterday published a stinging attack upon M. Nelidoff, the Russian Ambassador, at Constantinople, to-day declares that M. ...

    Article : 76 words
  5. THE AUSTRALIAN CHARISTMAS.

    Some people find, or they affect to find, that an Australian Christmas has not the accustomed savour of the old-country festal season, but perhaps that is because they have grown older than ...

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  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. REVOLT IN THE PHILIPPINES.

    Reports from Manila state that the rebe[?]s in the Philippine Islands have been victorious at Caveto and Noveta. The Spaniards suffered heavy losses and ...

    Article : 43 words
  7. PROROGATION OF THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

    Both Houses of Parliament sat late last night to clear the business paper. In the Legislative Council the Beet Sugar Works Amendment Bill was passed through all its stages. The Assembly's ...

    Article : 716 words
  8. THE TUTHILL-LEADER INQUIRY.

    The Public Service Board handed to-day to the Solicitor-General the report of the special board appointed to inquire into the charges made by Mr. S. W. Tuthill, of Ballarat, solicitor, against ...

    Article : 402 words
  9. THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.

    Mr. Richard Olney, the American Secretary of State, declares that Spain still has the power to avort a rupture with the United States without losing Cuba, if ...

    Article : 48 words
  10. THE ARMENIANS AND THE SULTAN.

    The Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, Mgr. Ormanian, has refused to admit that the Armenians were solely responsible for the late troubles. He has ...

    Article : 101 words
  11. PITT-STREET.

    As a rule Pitt-street is comparatively quiet ou holiday evenings. Only portions of the thorough-fare have any charm for sightseers. The busiest parts are in the neighbourhood of King and Market ...

    Article : 107 words
  12. FLOODS IN GREECE.

    Terrible floods have taken place in Northern Grece. Many of the inhabi[?]ants have been drowned. ...

    Article : 25 words
  13. GEORGE-STREET.

    George-street from Circular Quay to the Railway Station was crowded last night. There were people of all ages and of either sex. For a greater portion of the distance the footpaths were almost ...

    Article : 331 words
  14. IRELAND AND IMPERIAL TAXATION.

    Colonel E. J. Saunderson, M.P. (Conservative) for North Armagh, has now joined in the demand for the reduction of Imperial taxation in Ireland. ...

    Article : 70 words
  15. CIRCULAR QUAY.

    Although Circulur Quay was not packed by the dense crowds of people that were to be seen in the brillantly-lighted thoroughfares of the city, it presented a lively aprearance lost night because of the ...

    Article : 256 words
  16. CHRISTMAS DAY.

    The attractions offered for to-day consist largely of entertainments of a sacred or philantropic character, but ample provision has also been made for these who desire to spend the afternoon on the ...

    Article : 782 words
  17. RELIEF FOR THE ARMENIANS.

    Lord Salisbury has refused to grant a request that Parliament should be asked to vote a sum for the relief of the Armenians, as he considers that public ...

    Article : 172 words
  18. TERRIBLE BURNING FATALITY.

    A terrible burning fatality has occurred at the Grampians, about 25 miles from Stawell. An elderly woman named O'Rourke, living in the vicinity of Rose's Gap, and her daughter, aged ...

    Article : 220 words
  19. THE VICTORIAN AGENTGENERAL.

    Mr. Duncan Gillies, Agent-General for Victoria, is to be banqueted by St. George's Club on the 5th January. Lord Le[?]h, formerly Governor of Victoria, will ...

    Article : 34 words
  20. DARLING HARBOUR.

    Busy as Darling Harbour may be on ordinary occasions it is not a place that greatly lends itself to festive displays such as is made elsewhere on such occasions as Christmas Eve. At the southern end ...

    Article : 96 words
  21. FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.

    The Rev. Hugh MacMillan, of Greenock, has been elected Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland. ...

    Article : 23 words
  22. KING-STREET.

    King-street being one of the main arteries of the city is m[?]ariably on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve a place of [?]resistible attractions as a promenade. This arises partly from the fact that it forms an ...

    Article : 300 words
  23. EARL RUSSELL'S RIVERSIDE RESIDENCE.

    Amberley Cottage, the Thames riverside residence of Earl Russell, at Maidonhead, has been destroyed by fire. The fire is believed to have been the work of an ...

    Article : 39 words
  24. SOUP KITCHEN AND NIGHT REFUGE.

    At the Soup Kitchen and Night Refuge, KentStreet, yesterday evening, the number of men who sought beds was less than on an ordinary week night This reduction on Christmas Eve at this ...

    Article : 159 words
  25. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    A powerful syndicate has purchased the pastoral and mining rights in the Northern Territory acquired from the South Australian Government, and placed on the ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. THE FRENCH ARMY.

    General Billot, the French Minister for War, has brought forward a proposal in the Clamber of Deputies for the formation of an additional battalion of infantry, ...

    Article : 49 words
  27. THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

    At the sitting of the Executive Council to-day Sir John M'Intyre and Sir Henry Wrixon were sworn in as members of the Federal Council. ...

    Article : 29 words
  28. PENNY DOSS LODGING-HOUSE.

    At the Penny Doss Lodging-house in Victoriaplace, off George-street, last night, the ordinary callers were present, but not in increased numbers. No steps were taken to mark Christmas Eve at this ...

    Article : 84 words
  29. THE MOUNTAIN MURDERS.

    Captain M'Beth, of the Union steamer Taupo, writing from Raratonga under date 15th December, says: — On the afternoon of the 9th December I signalled the four-masted ship ...

    Article : 342 words
  30. THE NEW SOUTH WALES CRICKET TEAM.

    Themembers of the New South Wales cricket team arrived this morning from Ad[?]laide and took up their quarters at Scott's Hotel. They were at work at the nots this afternoon on the Melbourne ...

    Article : 82 words
  31. WESTREN AUSTRALIA.

    John Ryan, bootmaker, has been found lying; dead outside his tent, West Perth, with his throat cut. At a meeting of the Executive Council ...

    Article : 256 words
  32. SALVATION ARMY.

    Provisions for a Christmas dinner were distributed yesterday at the Salvation Army Barracks to the representative of 250 families. Taking each family to counsist of five persons, it would mean that in this ...

    Article : 129 words
  33. THE AECADES.

    Two at least of the areades invariably assume a festive appearance on such occasions as yesterday. They are The Strand, which is bedecked with bunting that is in a large degree representative of all ...

    Article : 269 words
  34. FRENCH AND GERMAN ARTILLERY.

    The decision of the French military authorities to introduce the Canet gun in the army will probably have the effect of compelling Germany to improve her ...

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  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR TO TASMANIA.

    The Governor intends proceeding to Tasmania on the 1st January. As the Chief Justice will also be absent Mr. Justice Boucant will act as Deputy Governor. ...

    Article : 36 words
  36. HYDE PARK AND THE DOMAIN.

    The scenes presented in Hyde Park and the Domain last night were different from those in the city. Everything seomed out of joint with the rest of the world. There were no busy chatterers with ...

    Article : 211 words
  37. THE PLAGUE IN INDIA.

    Latest telegraphic advices from Bombay state that the bubonic plague is increasing in that city. The plague has also broken out at ...

    Article : 38 words
  38. CHRISTMAS IN ADELAIDE.

    Christmastide in Adelaide has brought as usual a laige increase of business, and the leading establishments of the city have had as much as they could do to meet orders. The main streets ...

    Article : 108 words
  39. CHURCH SERVICES.

    At most of the services held in the Anglican churches to-day collections will be made on behalf of the clergy widows and orphans fund for the di[?]cese of Sydney. Services will be held to day as ...

    Article : 270 words
  40. THE TEAM TRAITIC.

    Tho tram trafile yesterday was unnsunlly heavy. The foreman of the Bent-street terminal station remarked to a Herald reporter last night that there was an apparent increase of traffic on the majority ...

    Article : 74 words
  41. BANK FAILURES IN AMERICA.

    The Bank of Minnesota, United States, has suspended payment. It is believed in Chicago that the banks in the Western States of the Union have ...

    Article : 42 words
  42. OXFORD-STREET.

    The principal streets in the eastern suburbs were lively last evening. Oxford-street from the city to Waverloy was very busy. The business premises generally were prettily decorated on the outside, ...

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  43. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. OCEANA AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Oceana, E, Stewart commander, arrived from Colombo at 5.30 a.m. The following are the saloon passengers:— FOR ALEANY: Messrs. Peart and Mellors. ...

    Article : 204 words
  44. JONES THE CRICKETER.

    Arrangements have been made to retain E. Jones, the fast bowler, in the colony. ...

    Article : 20 words
  45. CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE GENERAL POST OFFICE.

    A scene of unparalleled activity was witnessed at the General Post Office yesterday. This arose out of the operations incidental to dealing with the complimentary cards which people are accustomed to send ...

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  46. RAILWAY STATION.

    It is some time since the railway station officials were more busy than they were lost night. From the north, the south, and west special trains arrived with visitors to the metropolis; but what added to the ...

    Article : 113 words
  47. LOSS OF THE BARQUE CARRICK.

    A wire received lost night from Twofold Bay states that two boats containig the crew of the barque Carrick had arrived there. They reported that the vessel left Newcastle on the 9th instant for ...

    Article : 174 words
  48. THE ELECTORAL LAWS IN CANADA.

    A telegram from Ottawa states that 27 returning offlcers have been arrested on a charge of conspiring to defeat the popular will at the general elections of the ...

    Article : 41 words
  49. THE INTERCOLONLAL CRICKET TEAM.

    The selection committee has reconsidered the intercolonial team and has decided to substitute M'Kenzie for A. H. Jarvis. ...

    Article : 26 words
  50. THE CORONER AND THE HOSPITAL STAFF.

    At an inquest to-day on the body of a man named John L[?]edham, who died in the hospital on Tuesday from injuries received through a cask of tar falling on him, it was shown in the evidence ...

    Article : 109 words
  51. AQUATICS. CHRISTMAS CRUISE.

    A number of yacht owners and also smaller craft have taken advantage of the three days' holiday, commencing from to-day, for camping purposes. Amongst the yachting fleet, the Thelma was expected ...

    Article : 224 words
  52. ROMAN CATHOLIC.

    St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Forest Lodge; The musical portion of the service will be of especial ineterest, including a mass performed for the first tune in Sydney with full orchestral party, Adams' ...

    Article : 72 words
  53. HARES AND RABBITS.

    The recent heavy arrivals of New Zealand hares have spoiled the market. Victorian and New Zealand hares are slow of sale at 2s 9d, while New South ...

    Article : 50 words
  54. CONGREGATIONAL.

    Pitt-street Congregational Church: 11 a.m., Rev. E. T. Dunstan. Carols by a large choir. A collection will be made on behalf of the Children's Hospital. ...

    Article : 69 words
  55. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The latest stock passings by road are:—4600 wethers, from Til Til station; 5100 wethers, from Culpatana station to Gibbs Brothers, Carrsbost, via Germanton; 1200 owes, from Gilenbah station, ...

    Article : 97 words
  56. TENDERS ACCEPTED.

    The undermentioned tenders in connection with Public schools have been accepted by the Government, viz:—Aunandale, tar-paving, &c., J. Swan, £91 9s 6d, Brocklehurst, erection of bathroom, &c., ...

    Article : 207 words
  57. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Jacob Qaudaur has challenged the world to row for the sculling championship at Toronto, Canada, in June next. He has also issued a challenge to row ...

    Article : 53 words
  58. RIFLE SHOOTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  59. A NEW HALF-RATER.

    A craft in the half-rating class which appears to be very much ahead of anything of the kind in Sydney waters arrived a few days ago by the [?]. Australasian from London. She is fitted with a ...

    Article : 161 words
  60. WESLEYAN.

    Cou[?]cuary Hall: 11 a.m., choral service and brief address by Rev. W. Woolls Rutledge. The carols and anthems will be rendered by a full choir and orchestra. ...

    Article : 29 words
  61. PRESBYTERIAN.

    Hunter Baillie Memorial Church, Annandale: 11, Rev. G. Paul, 7 p.m., Rev. P. F. Mackenzie. ...

    Article : 16 words
  62. LATE SHIPPING.

    Oaklands (s.),598 tons, Captain B. Alley, from Richmond River. passengers—Mesdames Wolley and family. Forrest and family, Goulding and family, French, and Hatch, Miss Way, Messrs. Carter, Thom, Winton,Watson, ...

    Article : 59 words
  63. OTHER SERVICES.

    Abbotsford Mission Hall 11 a.m., dedicatory service, Rev. S. T. Dickinson. Burton-street Tabernacle:Annual Christmas festival, 7.45. ...

    Article : 32 words
  64. Advertising

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    Advertising : 16 words
  65. Advertising

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    Advertising : 13 words
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