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  2. THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.

    Mr. G. H. Reid arrived at Corowa to-day, and met with a warm reception. He was driven to King's Australian Hotel, where Mr. C. T. Brewer (president of the Federation League), Mr. E. Wilson ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A well-attended public meeting was held here last night, at the School of Arts, to take immediate stops for urging upon the Government the necessity for the immediate construction of the proposed branch ...

    Article : 254 words
  4. THE PITT TOWN LABOUR SETTLEMENT.

    Sir,—Frequent references are made in your journal to the above settlement, sometimes in the form of soliciting assistance, sometimes by criticism on the experiment itself, and occasionally also in ...

    Article : 1,783 words
  5. AFFAIRS IN BRAZIL.

    Our files of the New York Tribune close on 9[?] December, and from these papers we select some extracts, derived from direct telegrams, as well as from later London papers, than those which arrived ...

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  6. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.

    A meeting of the above council was held on Wednesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Alderman R. B. Cropley), and Aldermen Neal, Moore, Marshall Lonssale, Treadgold, Colebrook and Hearne. ...

    Article : 345 words
  7. MEETINGS.

    The weekly meeting of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board was held yesterday afternoon at the offices, Pitt-street. Mr. C. W. Dirley, the president, occupied the chair, and there were also ...

    Article : 354 words
  8. THE AUSTRALIAN TROTTING HORSE.

    Sir,—Will you permit me through your columns to draw attention to the apathy shown in regard to the breeding and racing of the trotting horse in this colony, and more especially in the city. What more ...

    Article : 467 words
  9. COURT ROBIN HOOD, A.O.F.

    The finance meeting of Court Robin Hood, 2223, A.O.F., was held in the hall on the 3rd instant. The annual statement showed that £263 5s 6d had been paid as sick allowance, £27 13s 6d as gifts to ...

    Article : 120 words
  10. GRANVILLE SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    THE SUPPORT NOT UP TO EXPECTATIONS. The annual meeting of subscribers to the above was held on Monday evening. Mr. W. Swann, president, was in the chair. The annual report of ...

    Article : 297 words
  11. BREACH OF THE LICENSING ACT.

    At the Police Court to-day. William Henry Dancker was proceeded against for selling beer without being the holder of a license.He was fined £30 and costs, and it was ordered that the beer, ...

    Article : 74 words
  12. NEW SOUTH WALES INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.

    The monthly meeting of the board was held at the institution, Newtown-road on Monday. Mr. F. R. Robinson, J. P. (vice-president) was in the chair, and there were also present—Messrs. Robert Hills ...

    Article : 183 words
  13. WOOLLAHRA.

    A meeting of this council was held on Monday. night. Present—the Mayor (Alderman Magney), Aldermou F. H. Quaiffe, J. Marks, E. Reading, E. Thomas, G. Dyson, W. J. Trickett, E. Knox, Teece, ...

    Article : 573 words
  14. EVADING THE POLLTAX.

    At the police court to-day Shan Kin and Chuck Horn were charged with evading the polltax. Both prisoners were arrested in November, and were remanded. Evidence for the defence was adduced ...

    Article : 1,418 words
  15. PAYMENT BY RESULTS.

    Sir,—As it seems that the legislative brains of the country, according to our noble and patrictic lawmakers, cannot be procured under £300 per annum, with free trams and trains, and perquisites as all ...

    Article : 513 words
  16. SYDNEY HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN.

    The monthly meeting of the board of thr Hospital for Sick Children was held on Monday afternoon. There were present:—Mr. Justice Stephen (in the chair), Lady Allen, Mrs. Hunter Baillie, Mrs. ...

    Article : 355 words
  17. THE BATHURST ELECTORATE.

    At a meeting of freetraders held to-night to receive nominations for candidates to represent the Bathurst electorate at the general election, Mr. W. H. Paul and Mr. Sydney Smith, M.L A., were ...

    Article : 55 words
  18. CENTENNIAL LODGE, NO. 564, I.O.G.T.

    This society held its weekly meeting on Monday in P.M. Church, Pyrmont. Two candidates were proposed and admitted to membership. The visitors were accorded a vote of thanks, which they ...

    Article : 84 words
  19. POLITICAL MEETING AT GRETA.

    Alderman John Connolly, a miners' delegate, and an intending candidate for Parliamentary honours, addressed the electors last night. The Mayor, Mr. R. M'Ewan, was in the chair. Alderman Connoily ...

    Article : 208 words
  20. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (SURRY HILLS BRANCH).

    The annual meeting for the election of officers was held in the association room, Crown, Crown-street, on Monday evening. The presedent (Mrs. Ward) occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of ...

    Article : 146 words
  21. LOCAL OPTION LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the central committee was held in the Tomperance Hall on Monday afternoon. Mr. William Crispin occupied the chair. There was a good attendance. The hon. sec. reported that ...

    Article : 413 words
  22. LEICHHARDT LABOUR ELECTORAL LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the Leichhardt branch of the Labour Electoral League was held at the local Town Hall last night Mr. J. C. Cordcaux presided. There was a large attendance of members. The secretary (Mr. ...

    Article : 339 words
  23. THE VINE DISEASES BOARD.

    Mr. Edward Wh[?]taker, secretary of the Vine Diseases Board at Parramatta says that the 32nd clause of the Act provides that every vigneron must send a return to the secretary stating the number of ...

    Article : 523 words
  24. ST. PETERS.

    A meeting of the above council was held in the Town Hall on 3rd January, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman R. H. Judd), Aldermen Geering, E. Harber, Hayes, and Parkyn. ...

    Article : 93 words
  25. NASAL TWANG.

    Sir,—I observe in your issue of the 6th instant that you comment on the very objectionable "twang" which so many of our young Australians delight in; and you quote Sir John Madden as advising ...

    Article : 434 words
  26. CAMPERDOWN.

    A meeting of the above council was held on the 2nd January. Present—The Mayor (Alderman porter) and Aldermen Procter, Earkin, Cahill, and Terry. The Board of Health wrote requesting the ...

    Article : 167 words
  27. BURWOOD LABOUR LEAGUE.

    A largely attended meeting, under the auspices of the Burwood Labour League, was held at the Five Dock Hotel, Five Dock, on Friday night. Mr. T. G. Smith was in the chair. Mr. J. Quinnen, the ...

    Article : 161 words
  28. DARLINGTON.

    A meeting of the above council was held on Thursday evening, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman J. Spring) and Aldermen Crispin, Moran, Livingstone, Graham, Hawken, and Beale. The ...

    Article : 421 words
  29. SINGLE TAX LEAGUE.

    A meeting of the members of the Single Tax League was held at the rooms, 112 King-street, last evening, for the purpose of extending a welcome to Mr. Medway Day, of South Australia. The chair ...

    Article : 450 words
  30. AMUSEMENTS.

    Baby Phyllis Perrier, whose winsome ways have secured for her many friends, was given a benefit entertainment at the Royal Standard Theatre last evening. In this the petite beneficiary sustained an ...

    Article : 136 words
  31. BOTANY ELECTORATE.

    A meeting of the friends of Mr. W. Stephen was held at the Town Hall, North Botany, on Monday evening. Amongst those present were—Aldermen Wiggins, Coward. Reeves, Brewer, and Laycock, ...

    Article : 91 words
  32. MINING ON PRIVATE LANDS.

    Sir,—The effect of the bill, meaning Mining on the Private Property Bill. becoming law, would be to throw open "nearly 60,000,000 acres of freehold and conditional lease to the miner." This is Mr. ...

    Article : 432 words
  33. SANDS' SYDNEY DIRECTORY.

    This compilation becomes each year more bulky and seems with each, appearance to have been made with more scrupulous attention and a keener eye to the wants of buniness people. The 1891 edition, ...

    Article : 349 words
  34. MATINEES.

    A special matince performance, designed for the convenience of families, will be given of the pantomime "Jack the Giant Killer," at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day. ...

    Article : 57 words
  35. DAPTO AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The Dapte Agricultural Show was opened to-day The weather was very threatening, consequently the attendance was small. There was a good show of stock in good condition. A large gathering is ...

    Article : 405 words
  36. "TRAMS STOP HERE."

    Sir,—Do they? Not always. "Vaurien's" exhilarating paper in last Saturday's issue is responsible for smiles, more pleasant than having to stand, [?] for 20 minutes, waiting for a tram. His ...

    Article : 398 words
  37. MUST GRAPE VINES BE ROOTED UP OR REGISTERED, BEFORE THE 22ND INSTAND?

    Sir,—Great excitement was caused amongst the residents of the suburbs of Sydney by a report appearing in your paper last week of the Fruitgrowers' Union, and another report of the same body in ...

    Article : 409 words
  38. BENEVOLENT ASYLUM.

    The weekly meeting of the board of directors of the Benevolent Asylum was held in the boardroom at the institution yesterday afternoon. Mr. U. W. Carpenter (vice-president) occupied the chair, and ...

    Article : 162 words
  39. THE BEGA LABOUR SETTLEMENT.

    Sir,—I have read Mr. M'Lenuan's letter to the Lon. sec. Bega Settlement Board with feelings of disgust. It is the old old story. Men with no heart or confidence in their work must end disastroustly. ...

    Article : 150 words
  40. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    A meeting of the Horticultuial Society of New South Wales was held in the School of Arts, Pittstreet, last evening. There was a large attendance. Mr. J. H. Maiden, F.L.S. (one of the ...

    Article : 240 words
  41. CHRIST'S HOSPITAL, LONDON.

    Sir,—As many "Old Bines" are in this colony, they will be interested to hear the nusfortune that has befallen then old Alma Mator. I have a letter by the last mail informing me that there was an ...

    Article : 134 words
  42. THE NEXT HOLIDAY.

    Sir,—On glancing over the almanac for the present month I find that the next holiday, 26th instant (Anniversary Day), falls on a Friday. Would it not be advisable to proclaim Saturday a public holiday as ...

    Article : 127 words
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