The advance which twelve months ago was recorded in his architecture of Sydney has continued during the year. Though, perhaps, the number of buildings erected in 1890 may be loss ...
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Article : 1,746 wordsThe Postmaster-General has proposed to the other colonies that a postal and telegraphic conference be held in Sydney in March, thus taking advantage of the Federal Convention, for the consideration of ...
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Article : 49 wordsHer Majesty the Queen has assented to the request that she should be sponsor at the baptism of the son of Lord Onslow, born in New Zealand. ...
Article : 55 wordsTHE public offices will be closed, from to-day until Monday next, Boxing Day and Saturday having been proclaimed as public holidays. Yesterday afternoon heads of department only ...
Article : 3,001 wordsThe Sydney express train this morning arrived nearly three hours late. The Victorian, train was despatched at the usual hour, a special train being provided to convey the Sydney passengers to Melbourne. ...
Article : 1,195 wordsIt is understood that the works in connection with the completion of the Panama Canal will be resumed shortly. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe managers of the North British Railway have resolved to refuse to yield to the demands of the men on strike for reduced hours of labour. ...
Article : 56 wordsA test has been made of a big gun, 30ft. in length, at Sandy Hook, New York Harbour, which hurls shells a distance of 15 miles. ...
Article : 33 wordsThe Finance Committee of the United States Senate urges the issue of 200,000,000 2 per cent. dollar bonds to replace the retired bank notes. ...
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Article : 1,672 wordsMrs. Pearcey, the woman who was recently convicted of the murder of Mrs. Hogg and child at Hampstead, was hanged to-day. She admitted the justice of the ...
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Article : 175 wordsThe Most Rev. William Thomson, D.D., Archbishop of York, is seriously ill, and he is reported to be sinking. ...
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Article : 563 wordsThe Hon. W. H. Wilson, a member of the Ministry without a portfolio, is about to take a trip to Europe. He leaves here on Friday to join the Britannia at Sydney. ...
Article : 155 wordsLord and Lady Carrington have experienced an immense reception on their return to Wycombe Abbey, their country seat. ...
Article : 37 wordsMr. J. Smith, chairman at the Railway Commissioners, left Adelaide for a month's holiday to the other colonies. While in Sydney and Melbourne he intends to gather the latest information ...
Article : 191 wordsThe report is renewed that the Emperor William of Germany has it in contemplation to visit Paris and Cannes incognito. ...
Article : 37 wordsA great storm has occurred off the coast of Newfoundland. Sixty fishing vessels foundered, with much loss of life. ...
Article : 37 wordsThe steamer Chingtu arrived from southern ports on Sunday, and sailed again for Hongkong on Monday. A Chinaman, who was committed to gaol for ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 25 Dec 1890, Page 5
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