The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's steamship Hindostan, 3186 tons, has been totally wrecked near Madras, it is supposed during a heavy cyclone. It is ...
Article : 65 wordsIn his letter in Saturday's issue of the Herald, Mr. ALEXANDER GORDON replies to our criticisms on his lecture. The essence of the difference between us is this:—Mr. GORDON ...
Article : 3,594 wordsThe Government majority is increasing, and there are indications of the Opposition collapsing. The moderate members are anxious to proceed with business. No defections from the Government have ...
Article : 57 wordsOur member, Mr. Terry, addressed the electors in the Town Hall, on Saturday night, the Mayor occupying the chair. He first explained his actions in reference to the railway, and the deviation into ...
Article : 316 wordsSurveyors were engaged to-day at Hunt's Creek taking levels for the purpose of bringing water into the town. A man named Timothy M'Carty was brought in by ...
Article : 113 wordsWhile on a professional visit to Port Stephens, on Sunday morning, Dr. Stride had a narrow escape from drowning. He was going from the shore to the lighthouse, and, a heavy sea being on, he was washed ...
Article : 100 wordsTHE third session of the ninth Parliament under responsible Government in New South Wales will be opened by his Excellency the Governor, with the usual formalities, at noon, to-day. We are informed that ...
Article : 4,083 wordsThe prospectors of the Lady Matilda crushed 15 tons for 15 oz. to-day. ...
Article : 15 wordsWe have had fine weather during the past few weeks, and shearing will begin shortly on the surrounding stations. Much anxiety is manifested as to who our Police ...
Article : 35 wordsThere was again a crowded house at the Theatre Royal, last night, when another performance of "Struck Oil," and "The Chinese Question" was given. It is almost impossible to say too much in praise of the manner in ...
Article : 89 wordsThe Railway Extension Committee at Cooma have drawn up an exploration report for the Government, and a deputation will present it next week. A lad named Oakes picked up a nugget weighing ...
Article : 76 wordsDouglas Jerrold's famous old nautical drama, "BlackEyed Susan," and "Ten Nights in a Barroom," again constituted the programme at the Victoria theatre last night. Both pieces were remarkably well cast, and it is ...
Article : 366 wordsA brilliant corona appeared round the sun at halfpast 10 this morning. The weather is hazy, with an appearance of rain. Yesterday was very boisterous, with strong southerly ...
Article : 32 wordsPastor Chiniquy unexpectedly arrived here on Saturday, and on Sunday morning in Kiama preached to a crowded congregation at the Wesleyan Church, and in the afternoon to a crowded congregation at the ...
Article : 57 wordsA meeting of the Rifle Association took place on Saturday. The result of the selection practices for the team to visit Sydney was presented. It shows that 10 competitors averaged 80 to 84 percent, of the ...
Article : 141 wordsWhen the Stamp Duties are before the House, the Government will withdraw altogether, or considerably reduce the duties on Lite Assurance Policies. It is probable that Government will exempt building ...
Article : 530 wordsThere was a very good attendance at the Queen's Theatrelast night, when another representation of Lisa Eccles was given. As was stated before, the piece is one that has been produced here previously by the Baker and Farron ...
Article : 69 wordsProfessor Pepper's scientific festivals at the School of Arts are still engaging a large share ot public attention, and that given last night was patronised very extensively. The scenes on the screen were really magnificent as works of ...
Article : 61 wordsThe programme offered at this place of amusement is, judging from the attendance last night, a most attractive one. The well-trained well-conditioned horses, as well as the performing dogs, and the efficient company of lady and ...
Article : 49 wordsThe company of performers who appear at the Protestan Hall include the Carandinis, and other vocalists of good calibre, as well as some first-class instrumentalists. The programme, a very chaste one, is consequently well ...
Article : 47 wordsSir,—In your issue of yesterday I notice a letter from the Rev. Stanley Howard, with the above heading. As it appears to reflect, I think unfairly, on the Customs service, I beg the favour of space for a few lines to place the ...
Article : 277 wordsMessrs. Cook and Kilkenny were pitted against each other last night, at the Masonic Hall, the former conceding 250 points in a 1000 to his opponent. Both players were in good form, and the result was that a splendid exhibition of ...
Article : 378 wordsSir,—I notice that in a paragraph in your Friday's issue you mention £1500 as the amount of claim on this Association in connetion with the death, by accident of the late Mr. Molle of Brisbane. This is not quite correct, as ...
Article : 147 wordsThe Hesperus, with a fine lot of shorthorn cattle for Mr. J. H. Angas, has arrived. Dr. Parker. of Port Lincoln, pricked his finger during a post mortem examination, and lies in a ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 28 Oct 1879, Page 5
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