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  2. PROTECTION.

    Sir.—"Joe Lesina," in his long letter in to-day's Herald, closes with, "Were it not that I have already encroached too far on your valuable space, I could adduce facts sufficiently truthful to convince "Observer" ...

    Article : 1,413 words
  3. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    The Legislative Council adopted, without discussion, the address to the Queen praying her Majesty to grant responsible government to Western Australia. ...

    Article : 782 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A telegram from Darlington Point states that lambing has finished iu that district, with very satisfactory esults. Some paddocks have marked up to 93 percent. ...

    Article : 599 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS, &c.

    CUSTOM HOUSE.—Entered Outwards: August 8, Durham, ship 1997 tons, Captain W. Butler, for San Francisco. The steamer Victorian, Captain T. C. Creer, left Williams town at 1.30 p.m. on the 6th, passed Gabo Island at 6.20 p.m. ...

    Article : 1,068 words
  6. FORBES PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The sixteenth annunl exhibition of the Forbes Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association was held on the show-grounds to-day. The day was beautifully fine, and the ground was in first-class order. ...

    Article : 575 words
  7. RECENT WRECKS.

    The Sailers Home in Lower George-street is unusually full of guests just at present. The steward observes that he could do with a larger building for a while at all events, for in addition to the regular ...

    Article : 985 words
  8. FIJI SHIPPING.

    FIJI papers of the 31st ultimo mention that the brigantine Meg Merrilies, Captain Meredith, returned to port on Saturday from the Solomon and New Hebrides groups with 111 recruits under the supervision of Mr. F. Otway, Government ...

    Article : 262 words
  9. "PLACE CONSULTATIONS."

    Sir,—Having read many letters re the "place consultation" business that is being carried on in our midst at to bacconists' shops, I would like to point out to the public the following facts connected ...

    Article : 1,247 words
  10. GUNDAGAI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Agricultural society was held on Wednesday. The following officers were reelected:—Jumes Robinson (Kimo), president; James M'Inerney, W. B. Smith, James Beveridge, ...

    Article : 117 words
  11. THE WRECK NEAR FORMBY.

    The Pauline's crew had a narrow escape. The vessel was owned and sailed by Captain Holyman, of Torquay, and was totally wrecked noon the Horseshoe Reef, [?] Formby. The night was very dark and wet, and it blew quite a gale. The ...

    Article : 138 words
  12. THE EDEN-BEGA RAILWAY.

    At a largely-attended public meeting held at Eden to-day, Mr. Solomon, J. P., presiding, the following resolutions were unanimously carried:—"That this meeting pass a vote of censure on the members for this ...

    Article : 91 words
  13. THE PIONEER.

    The little steamer Pioneer, late of sydney, has undergone some alterations over in Tasmania since she became the property of her present owner. Captain E. Mills, In order to make her better adapted for the East coast Tas.) trade, Captain ...

    Article : 169 words
  14. MILSON'S POINT TO PEARCE'S CORNER RAILWAY.

    The Minister of Works has received the following report from the deputy medical adviser to the Government:—"I understand that the proposed railway line from Milson's Point to Pearce's Corner follows a course ...

    Article : 463 words
  15. THE MENINDIE LAKES CONSERVATION.

    In connection with the conservation of the water at the Menindie Lakes near here a small dam in one of the creeks leading to Lake Menindie from the River Darling has been cut, and the water is now running into the lakes ...

    Article : 70 words
  16. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 230 words
  17. THE TATE CAPTAIN GREENLESS.

    The supercargo Weaver still awaits his trial at the Fijian capital for the murder of Captain Greenless, of the schooner Colonist. Some of the officers and crew of the Lizard are witnesses. In the case. The Fiji exchanges to hand last night ...

    Article : 153 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Assembly to-day transacted a good deal of business. The bill removing the Crown Solicitor and Under-Secretary from the Civil List was passed to its third reading. The Municipal Corporations ...

    Article : 89 words
  19. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    One thousand fat sheep, from Emby Station to Sydney, via Nevertire, John Fisher owner, Fisher drover; 2500 fat wethers, from Combogolong Station to Sydney, via Dubbo, J. Peacock owner, Norris ...

    Article : 272 words
  20. FREIGHT PAYMENTS.

    The Steamship Owner's Association of Australasia has for some time past had the consideration of freight payment before it, and has now resolved that in future all payments of freight shall be cash, and the credit system entirely ...

    Article : 107 words
  21. THE W. F. WITZMANN AT MELBOURNE.

    When the handsome four-masted schooner W. F. Witzmann was in these waters she was greatly admired for her smart and novel apperarance, her shapely hull, and showy well-proportioned spars. Captain Johnson was ...

    Article : 203 words
  22. GRAFTON QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions were opened to-day by Judge Murray. Cobby, an aboriginal, was charged with the manslauchter of his gin, Emily, at South Grafton, four years ago. He was acquitted. Tommy Ryan, an ...

    Article : 118 words
  23. PROTECTION TO AGRICULTURE.

    Sir,—It may be laid down as a general truth that this colony is a divided into two fiscal camps, viz., the city-freetrade and the country-protectionist: and the chances are that unless something is done the small ...

    Article : 526 words
  24. THE RECENTLY ANNEXED ISLANDS.

    In reply to a correspondent about the Suwarrow Islands, there seem, to be a slight error about the name of the group lately annexed. An island called Suwarrow Island is given as situated in 4·13 8. and 163·9 W., but the islands or islets ...

    Article : 481 words
  25. CASUALTIES.

    Yestereday morning, at about half-past 10, a severe accident happened to a labourer named William Bragg, aged 34, and residing at No. 7, Burrahpore-street, off Bourke-street, Woolloomooloo, and engaged in the ...

    Article : 430 words
  26. THE COLLIERY DISASTER.

    The working party in Hamilton pit have reeovered 66 skips and three timber trollies since the commencement of their operations. The shift relieved at midnight reported that the roof ...

    Article : 125 words
  27. OVERLAND PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

    For Melbourne (by express) to-day: F. Pilcher, W. H. Robinson (travelling), G. A. Wood Adelaide), T. Croudace (Lambton), John Penrose (Broken Hill), Richard Nankervis (Sandhurst), Mrs. J. R. Thompson (Tasmania), John Miller ...

    Article : 418 words
  28. AMUSEMENTS.

    A concert was given by the Government Printing Office Glee Party, assisted by friends, at the Seamen's Bethel, Circular Quay, on Wednesday evening. Over 400 persons were present. All the performers were ...

    Article : 271 words
  29. ANOTHER CRY FROM PETERSHAM.

    Sir,—I can fully endorse every word stated by "One of the Long Sufferers" in his complaint re side-walks in Petersham and parts of Marrackville. To give you an idea of how we are treated, I will quote the manner ...

    Article : 239 words
  30. THE INCORPORATION OF BULLI.

    A public meeting to consider the question of incorporation was held to-night. The Rev. G. C. Percivall presided. About 100 persons were present, but scarcely half voted. The following resolution was moved by ...

    Article : 215 words
  31. THE STEAMER ELBERFELD DISABLED.

    A cable received by the Merchant Shipping Underwriters Association, under date of London the 7th current, states that the Elberfeld was towed into Lisbon with machinery disabled. The steamer in question is a new vessel, the ...

    Article : 135 words
  32. THE VICTORIA.—BAD WEATHER.

    The A.U.S.N Company's steamer Victoria, in command of Captain C. E. Saunders, returned last night from her usual trip to the Islands. As will be seen, the steamer encountered some terrible weather on the passage to Fiji. It is reported ...

    Article : 449 words
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    Advertising : 77 words
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