His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson delivered a speech here to-day, in the course of which he stated that, although desultory fighting still continued with the native tribes ...
Article : 80 wordsThe question of interfering with the free importation of building stone into Victoria seems to have many sides. Hitherto this aiticle has been exempted from protectionist ...
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Article : 3,564 wordsThe funeral of the late Alexander II. took place to-day. The ceremony was performed with great pomp. The Prince of Wales and representatives of most of the Great Powers ...
Article : 47 wordsAlthough negotiations between the Porte and the Ambassadors of the Great Powers are progressing satisfactorily, the former is making preparations for the possible rejection ...
Article : 69 wordsThe following nominations were made for the six vacancies in the Legislative Council to-day:—Sir Henry Ayers, Sir Wm. Milne, Messrs. W. C. Buik, Wm. Everard, Joseph Fisher, H. A. Grainger, Alex. Hay, ...
Article : 148 wordsThe Dubbo mails were four hours late to-day, notwithstanding that 26 hours are allowed according to the time table to travel the distance of 110 miles. Great dissatisfaction is felt here at the postal ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 276 wordsAll the bricklayers and stonemasons struck work this morning at the new gaol. The contractor is advertising for hands. ...
Article : 22 wordsAt Tarcutta, Minihan and party had a trial crushing of 3½ tons, which yielded 14 ounces. Fine specimens showing gold freely have been obtained from the same locality, and several claims have been taken up ...
Article : 114 wordsIntelligence has been received, that several of the London Missionary Society's missionaries stationed in the district west of Port Moresby were murdered early in March. The Rev. Mr. Beswick narrowly escaped ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 wordsThe general annual meeting of members of Tattersall's Club took place last evening in Tattersall's Rooms, when the chair was occupied by Mr. J. B. O[?]i[?]e. The attendance was numerous. The secretary read the following report, which ...
Article : 572 wordsGeneral satisfaction is expressed in this town and district at the passing of the vote for a railway. ...
Article : 20 wordsThe news from the diggings by Friday's mail was anything but satisfactory, want of water being the main cause of trouble. It is expected that large numbers will start out now the rain has fallen. The weather ...
Article : 42 wordsSlight rain fell for some hours on Saturday night. The sky has been very overcast since, and it is threatening more. Rain is much needed. COONAMBLE, MONDAY. ...
Article : 467 wordsLord and Lady Ellesmere visited Headington Hill, Darling Downs, on Thursday last. They left by the steamer Egmont this morning, for Sydney. The rain is still general throughout the colony. A ...
Article : 332 wordsThe following passed through to-day:- For Sydney: Sir Patrick Jennings, Rev. J. Hannay and Mrs. Hannay, Mr. J. Milthorp, Miss Milthorp, Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams and child, Mr. and Mrs. E. Coombes, ...
Article : 122 wordsThe writ has been issued for North Melbourne. The nomination will take place on April 2, the polling on April 8. To-night the Reform League met, and selected Mr. James Munro as their candidate. ...
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Advertising : 151 wordsSir,—Now that so much attention is being attracted to the subject of railway extension from Redfern to Circular Quay, I beg to suggest that by purchasing the land on which the Union Club and some other buildings stand, the ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 29 Mar 1881, Page 5
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