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  2. NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    The Speaker took the chair at half past 4 o'clock ANSWERS TO QESTIONS. The MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, in answer to Mr. Cruickshank, said the office of police magistrate ...

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  3. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    BRISBANE.—May 28. The Arawatta (s.)left Cairns[?] this morning for Cooktown; Burwah (s.) arrived this afternoon from Rocokhampton; Barrabool (s.) arrived this evening from South; Chingtu (s.) called in at the bar this ...

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  4. BOURKE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The second day's show was largely attended, it being estimated that between 3000 and 4000 were present. At noon the show was officially opened by Mr. Cook, Postmaster-General, for whom cheers ...

    Article : 522 words
  5. PLAYFAIR MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN.

    Yesterday afternoon members of the Municipal Council of Sydney journeyed to the Flemington saleyards by 'bus for the purpose of witnessing the unveilmg of a fountain which has been erected opposite ...

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  6. THE HELENE.

    The schooner Helene, which lately arrived in a leaking condition, has been examined by a diver. She will discharge part of her cargo and go into dock for repairs. ...

    Article : 28 words
  7. PASSENGERS BY THE THERMOPYLE.

    The following passengers have booked by the Aberdoen white Star liner Thermopyke, sailing at 4 p.m. to-day for London, via Melbourne and Capetown:—For London: Mr. M. Ford, Mr. V. French, Mr. O. Kumhardt, Miss Briton, ...

    Article : 90 words
  8. THE EILDENHOPE.

    The barque Eilenhope, bound from Hamburg to Sydney, passed Cape Otway at 2.55 p.m. yesterday. She has a general cargo on board, and comes to Messrs. Parbury, Hentry, and Co. ...

    Article : 21 words
  9. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 60 words
  10. NEW NOTICES.

    Mr. Price intends to ask the Colonial Treasurer if it is the intention of the Government to introduce a bill to amend the Public Service Act so as to enable those officers who are not under the control of the public Service ...

    Article : 197 words
  11. THE FAMILY OF SIR HENRY PAREES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In your issue of this morning I notice a paragraph under the above heading from Sir George Dibbs, in which he recommends that Lady Parkes be allowed an annuity of £200 per annum, and £100 ...

    Article : 148 words
  12. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. LOCKING THE DARLING.

    The Public Works Committee met at the Works Department yesterday afternoon under the presidency of Mr. T. T. Ewing, M.L.A., when further consideration was given to the proposed ...

    Article : 285 words
  13. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Yesterday in your columns Sir George H. Dibbs ventures to think that the Government's proposed provision for the family of the late Sir Henry Parkes savoured of penury. Accordingly be suggests ...

    Article : 183 words
  14. MEETINGS. ABORIGINES' PROTECTION BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Aborigines' Protection Board was held yesterday in the offices in Phillipstreet. There were present—Mr. Edmund Fosbery (chairman), Hon. R. H. D. White, M.L.C., ...

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  15. THE CITY RAILWAY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In common with the large number who travel daily by the suburban railways to the Redfern terminus I am in sympathy with the desire for the extension of the railway to the city. Many plans ...

    Article : 484 words
  16. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—There is a general feeling that, while some provision should be made for the late Sir Henry Parkes's widow and family, the proposal of the Government errs on the side of excessive ...

    Article : 267 words
  17. ELEVENTH GENERAL REPORT.

    The eleventh general report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works—the sixth committee that has existed since the passing of the Public Works Act—was laid on the table of the ...

    Article : 280 words
  18. THEOSOPHY.

    A meeting of the Sydney Theosophical Society was held on Wednesday evening at the rooms, 42 Margaret-street, Mr. George Peel presiding, Mr. L. E. Harcus, of the Dayspring branch, lectured on ...

    Article : 130 words
  19. SHORTHAND WRITERS AND TYPISTS' SOCIETY.

    On Wednesday a general meeting of the above society was held at 114 Pitt-street, Mr. William Morison presiding. The chief feature of the evening was a paper by Mr. W. S. Fullwood, entitled ...

    Article : 109 words
  20. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

    Sir,—That economy in the public expenditure is very necessary none may deny. But is the sudden dismissal of so many trusted Civil servants at one time either right or economical? Would it not be ...

    Article : 370 words
  21. PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR ALEXANDRIA.

    Last evening a meeting of the residents of Alexandria was held in the local Town Hall to express dissatisfaction at the action of the Minister for Education in refusing to erect a public primary ...

    Article : 595 words
  22. AMUSEMENTS. CRITERION THEATRE.

    There was a capital attendance at the Criterion Theatre last night, when his Excellency the Governor, Lady Hampden, Miss de Hoghton, the Hon. E. and Mrs. North, Captain Ferguson, A.D.C., and ...

    Article : 79 words
  23. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—From the speech of Mr. Reid to the deputation from the Surplus Workers' League it would appear that it is the Government which opposes Mr. Eddy's proposal to carry the city ...

    Article : 221 words
  24. THEATER ROYAL.

    In accordance with plans already notified, "Saved from the Sea." which drew a large audience at the Theatre Royal last evenign, will not be performed after to-night. The drama is picturesquely staged, ...

    Article : 106 words
  25. DEVONSHIRE-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BAZAAR.

    In the Devonshire-street Congregational Church yesterday a bazzar for the purpose of raising money for church funds was opened by Alderman Mackey. There were two principal stalls, which ...

    Article : 76 words
  26. BOUNTIES AND THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    Sir,—As a good deal of prominence has lately been given to the condition of the sugar industry owing to the Premier's visit northward, and as you have had a cable message on the subject, I have no doubt ...

    Article : 703 words
  27. THE AMATEUR QUESTION.

    Sir,—Your sub-leader re my remarks concerning the recent defeats of our intercolonial four and eight oar crews has given the subject the prominence its importance merits, and my only reason for again ...

    Article : 338 words
  28. CHURCH AND SCHOOL LANDS.

    Sir,—Will you kindly allow me space in your valuable paper for a few imes in reference to a grievance that tenants of the church and school lands are subject to. Land was leased by the ...

    Article : 638 words
  29. REPERSENTATIVES AT LAND BALLOTS.

    Sir,—In learning of the regulation recently issued by the Minister for Lands in New South Wales restricting intending selectors from appointing agents to represent them at the land ballots, farmers are ...

    Article : 337 words
  30. LAND TAX ASSESSMENTS.

    Sir,—With reference to the assessments under the Land Tax Act, as the year is passing on, and the work of getting the assessments completed should be expedited as much as possible, I would suggest that ...

    Article : 259 words
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