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  2. BATHURST STOCK DISTRICT.

    The following have been elected directors of the stock district of Bathurst:—Mr. Charles M'Phillamy Orton (Parkes), Mr. Frederick Treweeke (Orange), Mr. John N. Gilmour (Bathampton), Mr. ...

    Article : 43 words
  3. THE LATE FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND. TOTAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

    A cablegram has been forwarded to London through the Chief Secretary's Department, stating for the information of the Queensland Flood Relief Committee that the damage to property ...

    Article : 150 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS. THEATRE ROYAL.

    On Saturday evening a sensational drama, by Messrs. Walter Howe and H. C. Hanon, entitled "Clouds and Sunshine," and originally bearing the name " Light Ahead," which, however, had to be ...

    Article : 1,471 words
  5. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PETER.

    It was but the other day that we heard (says the Speaker) with a thrill of surprise and expectation that a veritable "Gospel according to Peter" had been discovered in Egypt; and here before ...

    Article : 1,588 words
  6. MODERN MEN.

    The Cockney, greatly ignorant, is apt to speak of Björnson as a Swede: which is much as though he were to pronounce Mr. Tim Healy a Saxon or the MacCallum More an Ancient Briton. ...

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  7. ACROSS CENTRAL ASIA ON WHEELS.

    Two adventurous Americans hailing from St. Louis, Messrs. Allen and Sachtleben, have just accomplished what is probably the most remarkable bicycle journey on record. According to a ...

    Article : 625 words
  8. THE CANDELO SHOW.

    The ninth annual show, in connection with the Candelo Agricultural, Horticultural, and Dairyfarming Association was continued yesterday, and was favoured with delightful weather. The day ...

    Article : 49 words
  9. TYPHOID AT WILCANNIA.

    The typhoid epidemic shows no signs of abatement. Up to the present 14 cases have been reported by Dr. Atkins. One proved fatal yesterday, but only two deaths have occurred so far. ...

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  10. MASONIC SERVICE AT STOCKTON.

    This afternoon a full Masonic service, initiated by the Lodge Harmony, was held at St. Paul's Church Stockton, the o[?] being in aid of the funds of the Newcastle Benevolent Society. The following lodges ...

    Article : 209 words
  11. MEETING AT MOSS VALE.

    In response to a requisition a public meeting, called by the Mayor (Mr. H. Cooper Rose), was held to-night for the object of expressing sympathy with the colonists in Queensland in the distress occasioned ...

    Article : 95 words
  12. WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE AND BAD COUNTRY ROADS.

    Sir,—It must be apparent to all who travel over our highways in many districts that they are in a state which manifestly shows incompetence in that branch of the Public Works Department. Why is ...

    Article : 578 words
  13. THE WAGGA SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    A special meeting of the members of the School of Arts was held on Friday evening, when the following motion was proposed by Mr. Mitchelmore, seconded by Mr. M[?]oos and was carried unanimously,— ...

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  14. PUBLIC MEETING AT BOURKE.

    At a public meeting held last night for the purpose of taking steps to and the sufferers by the Queensland floods, it was decided to apply to the trustees of the Bourke Flood Relief Fund for another sum to ...

    Article : 84 words
  15. ASSISTANCE FROM THURSDAY ISLAND. THURSDAY ISLAND, SATURDAY.

    The sum of £112, which was collected here for the flood relief fund, was seat to Maryborough before the public meeting was held. The Japanese residents have held a meeting, and have subscribed £20 ...

    Article : 459 words
  16. THE ART OF TEA DRINKING.

    The Japanese method of making tea is not so well suited for the Clunese or Indian teas prepared for the European markets, which are already spoiled to a delicate palate or to one accustomed to the more ...

    Article : 524 words
  17. RETRENCHMENT.

    Sir,—Although much has been said about retrenchment in the Civil Service, no one seems to have grasped the true, decisive, and just step to be taken in the interests of the people, both as public servants ...

    Article : 602 words
  18. QUEENSLAND FLOOD RELIFE COMMITTEE.

    The centril relief committee received on Saturday last further contributions of about £250, making total received to that date over £6000. Many inquiries are coming in from country districts and ...

    Article : 219 words
  19. THE VOLUNTEER FORCES.

    Sir,—For the second time in succession it has been decided by the Government to dispense with the continuous training of the volunteer forces at Easter. It is an open secret that the effect of such decision ...

    Article : 848 words
  20. THE TIVOLI.

    At the Tivoli on Saturday evening there was a monster gathering of the friends of Mr. Harry Rickards and his M[?]nstrel and Specialty Company, and the patrons showed by the enthusiastic way ...

    Article : 266 words
  21. THE LABOUR HOME.

    The weekly meeting of the committee was held on Friday afternoon at 557 Harris-street, Ultimo. The chair was occupied by the Rev. D. H. Dillon, and there were also present Mr. J. Sidney, the honorary ...

    Article : 121 words
  22. MR. EDNIE BROWN'S DISMISSAL./

    Sir,—I cannot say how deeply I regret to learn the dismissed of Mr. Ednie Brown as Director-General of Forests. He, in my idea, is the last man whom I should have thought on principle the Government ...

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  23. MISS FITZ-STUBBS' CONCERT.

    His Excellency the Governor and suite were numbered amongst the fashionable assemblage at the comphmentary concert given to Miss Maud Fitz-Stubbs on Saturday evening, and thongh the ...

    Article : 508 words
  24. THE SYRIAN HAWKERS.

    Sir,—I notice in the daily papers that the subinspector of Sydney has refused licenses to 130 Syrian hawkers, also that the public have been recommended not to deal with them. Further, Sir ...

    Article : 485 words
  25. OPERA HOUSE.

    The Oriental Minstrel and Specialty Company presented a new programme on Saturday evening, the entertainment being altogether a decided improvement on that which preceded it. Mr. Fred. England ...

    Article : 214 words
  26. JOURNALISM AS A PROFESSION.

    "Can a man be taught to become a journalist?" asks M. Blowitz in the Contemporary be[?] for January. He is disposed to answer the question in the affirmative, but he is unable to relieve us of all ...

    Article : 514 words
  27. GAIETY THEATRE.

    An attractive change of programme was produced by the Vaudeville Minstrel and Specialty Company at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday night, and the entertainment was rendered all the more ...

    Article : 556 words
  28. THE COMING ELECTION.

    Sir,—I think it would be a tactical error at the next general election to bracket freetrade with the abolition of payment of members, for it would enable the protectionists to catch the large doubtful vote, ...

    Article : 148 words
  29. "NIOBE—ALL SMILES."

    The somewhat enigmatical title of Messrs. H. and E. Paulton's new farcical comedy was happily explained to those who witnessed Saturday evening's performance at the Criterion Theatre. Niobe, the ...

    Article : 1,323 words
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