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  2. CITY IMPROVEMENTS.

    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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  3. AMUSEMENTS. MR. J. L. TOOLE'S FAREWELL.

    A large audience assembled last night in the Theatre Royal to bid farewell to Mr. J. L. Toole prior to his departure from the colony. The bill arranged for the occasion consisted of the three-act drama " Dot," and ...

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  4. CHRISTMAS EVE. IN SYDNEY.

    Christmas Eve in the city is a time of excitement and enjoyment. Paterfamilias with business responsibilities abandoned subordinates himself to the requirements of the festive season, and with light-hearted youth beside ...

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  5. INTERCOLONIAL POSTAL AND TELEGRAPHIC CONFERENCE.

    The 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 ...

    Article : 69 words
  6. THE CZAREWITCH IN INDIA.

    The Grand Duke Nicolas, Czarewitch of Russia, who is the guest of the Indian Government, has had a brilliant reception upon his arrival in India, where his ...

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  7. CABLEGRAMS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) LORD ONSLOW'S SON.

    Her 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. ...

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    THE 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 ...

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  9. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The 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. ...

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  10. THE PANAMA CANAL WORKS.

    It is understood that the works in connection with the completion of the Panama Canal will be resumed shortly. ...

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  11. THE RAILWAY STRIKE.

    The 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 words
  12. TRIAL OF A BIG GUN.

    A 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. ...

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  13. THE CURRENCY QUESTION IN AMERICA.

    The 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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  14. "DICK WHITTINGTON" AT HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    Told simply and prettily, set in scenery which is now quaint and pleasant, anon of much magnificence, with a panto[?]me here in the person of Miss Maggie Moore, who is full of capital spirit and first favourite with the ...

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  15. THE HAMPSTEAD MURDER.

    Mrs. 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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  16. AN INDIAN MESSIAH.

    An Indian has been arrested in America who declares himself to be the Messiah. ...

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  17. THE KILKENNY ELECTION.

    Mr. Vincent Scully, the defeated Parnellite candidate for Kilkenny North, has announced his intention to petition against the return of Sir J. Pope Hennessy on the ...

    Article : 175 words
  18. ILLNESS OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK.

    The Most Rev. William Thomson, D.D., Archbishop of York, is seriously ill, and he is reported to be sinking. ...

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  19. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) VICTORIA.

    The question of the practicability of joining the Agricultural Department with the Water Supply Department and the Forest Department with the Mines Department will shortly engage the attention ...

    Article : 328 words
  20. DR. KOCH'S CONSUMPTION CURE.

    Professor Anderson Stuart, who had been despatched to Berlin to study the Koch treatment of consumption on behalf of the Government of New South Wales, ...

    Article : 165 words
  21. THE SHIPPING DISPUTE IN MELBOURNE.

    A conference between the shipowners and the disaffected wharf labourers was held to-day. The Shipowners' Association was represented by Captain Webb, Messrs. Robinson, M'Eachern, ...

    Article : 563 words
  22. QUEENSLAND.

    The 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 words
  23. LORD AND LADY CARRINGTON AT WYCOMBE ABBEY.

    Lord and Lady Carrington have experienced an immense reception on their return to Wycombe Abbey, their country seat. ...

    Article : 37 words
  24. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. 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 words
  25. THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

    The report is renewed that the Emperor William of Germany has it in contemplation to visit Paris and Cannes incognito. ...

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  26. GTEAT STORM OFF NEWFOUNDLAND.

    A great storm has occurred off the coast of Newfoundland. Sixty fishing vessels foundered, with much loss of life. ...

    Article : 37 words
  27. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The steamer Chingtu arrived from southern ports on Sunday, and sailed again for Hongkong on Monday. A Chinaman, who was committed to gaol for ...

    Article : 45 words
  28. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    On Monday night an altercation took place at Ashburton between L. M'Kenzie and George Clarke, when the latter unexpectedly stabbed the former in the abdomen, causing great loss of blood, but there ...

    Article : 91 words
  29. COLLISION AT SEA.

    News has been received here to the effect that a collision has taken place off the coast of Pernambuco, in Brazil, between two vessels named the Talookdar ...

    Article : 66 words
  30. THE PREMIER PERMANENT BUILDING ASSOCIATION TRIAL.

    The thirty-second day of the Premier Permanent Building Association trial to-day witnessed the termination of the celebrated case. The Chief Justice continued his ...

    Article : 187 words
  31. THE SOUTHERN COLLIERIES.

    It is reported here to-day that the District Coal Proprietors have agreed to such, material concessions and modifications of the new rules, pending an early conference with representatives from the miners ...

    Article : 89 words
  32. THE JEWELLERY ROBBERY IN MELBOURNE.

    Thomas Carroll, Leon Mendelawitz, and Lanceton Harwitz, who were arrested yesterday for burglary at H. Anelow's, were brought before the City Court to-day. It was stated that a large ...

    Article : 91 words
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  34. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    To-day the steamers Brighton, Fairlight, and Narrabeen will make excursion to Manly Beach, and this evening the Namoi will leave on an excursion trip to Newcastle and Port Stephens. This evening the ...

    Article : 76 words
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