There are rumours that Parliament will be dissolved in January. ...
Article : 29 wordsThe telegram from Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, reporting the evacuation of Jellalabad, is confirmed. No Afghan troops are nearer the Khyber Pass than Cabul. ...
Article : 38 wordsIn the Legislative Council, yesterday, Messages were received from the Governor, notifying that his Excellency had assented to the Commercial Banking Company's Powers Further Extension Bill, and to the Costs ...
Article : 5,354 wordsThe Bathurst hospital was accidentally burnt down to-day. The fire was first discovered in the roof, near the kitchen, about 3 o'clock. Efforts were made to subdue the flames, but they were fruitless, and within ...
Article : 294 wordsA special medal has been awarded to Mr. R. D. Fitzgerald, of Sydney, for his work on orchids. ...
Article : 24 wordsIt is stated on good authority that Count Labanoff, the Russian Ambassador to the Porte, has informed the Grand Vizier that Russian troops will continue to hold ...
Article : 108 wordsThe President's Message at the opening of Congress to-day states that an investigation will be made into the frauds in the electoral returns of the Southern States. The Message ...
Article : 47 wordsA Canadian 4 per cent. £3,500,000 loan, guaranteed by the Imperial Government, was issued to-day. ...
Article : 20 wordsThe following telegram has been received by the Chief Secretary from the Agent-General with reference to the arrangements for the forthcoming International Exhibition at Melbourne:—"London, December 2. Mr. ...
Article : 225 wordsThe Gunga left at 7.30 to-night, after discharging and taking in cargo and coal. The police were on guard all day. There was a crowd on the wharf, and a quantity of chaffing and jeering occurred. Three of ...
Article : 149 wordsAS there appears to be some doubt as to the amount of the surplus now standing to the credit of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of this colony, the following particulars of income and expenditure from the ...
Article : 627 wordsA miner, named Martin Enright, was killed yesterday, in a claim in Barton's paddock, Pipeclay Creek, by a fall of earth. Mr. Meares, P.M., held an inquiry, the evidence showing that death was the result of an ...
Article : 51 wordsOUR cable message of this morning shows that success is still following the British forces in the Amee[?]s territory. The reported evacuation of Jellalabad by the Afghan troops is confirmed. We were told ...
Article : 2,937 words48 out of 55 members have been elected, and the estimate is 19 Ministerial supporters returned against 24 Opposition. Four are undeclared, and of the remaining seven probably two will be Ministerial and ...
Article : 76 wordsMr. Scarr in returning to Queensland Territory from Charlotte Waters met Faveue in South Australia in the 21st parallel. He brought advices from the leaders of the "Queenslander's" Trans-Continental Expedition ...
Article : 129 wordsThe cable contract has been signed by Mr. Berry, but the date when the reductions for Press and Government measages comes into operation has not yet been fixed. The Council, to-day, passed the Appropriation Bill ...
Article : 394 wordsThe Merchants' prizes were drawn last night, at the office, No. 10, O'Connoll-street. The following gentlemen of the executive committee were present, and assisting at the draw:—Captain Farroll, Captain Cooper, Captain ...
Article : 750 wordsThe match between John Applitt, the ex-champion, and C. P. Williams, the walker, arranged for Saturday next, will not take place on the date arranged. During a preparatory spin on Tuesday, Applitt sustained a nasty fall, ...
Article : 317 wordsThe Cricket Association have picked a team of 18 to meet the English eleven. Both teams practise regularly and are showing good form. A large attendance at the match is expected, and increased accommodation has ...
Article : 84 wordsH. M. S. Cormorant, Commander Bruce, arrived from England, via the Cape, on Monday, under steam, and left for Port Adelaide at 5 the same afternoon. The Government invite tenders to the 21st April, ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 5 Dec 1878, Page 5
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