As was to have been expected after the defeat which the Government suffered upon Sir Henry Parkes' motion on Wednesday night, the Government determined at a meeting of the Cabinet yesterday morning, to resign ...
Article : 211 wordsThe London and Colonial Wool sales concluded yesterday. There was a slight recovery of prices towards the close of the series. A review of the sales establishes a ...
Article : 125 wordsWith reference to the meeting held at Orange, on Tuesday night, in support of the men on strike, and the telegram from our Orange correspondent stating that, so far as eliciting the opinions of the townspeople on the question, the ...
Article : 570 wordsIn the Legislative Council, yesterday, Mr. MARKS informed the House that, in consequence of the Assembly having on Wednesday passed a vote adverse to the Government, Ministers had tendered to his Excellency ...
Article : 2,562 wordsA meeting of Mr. House's supporters is called for to-morrow night; and now that Sir John Robertson has definitely retired, Mr. Rouse's election is certain. ...
Article : 32 wordsIN important experiment in connection with the carriage of live stock by rail, on humane principles, is being at present carried out by the Railway Department. The complaints made concerning the detention ...
Article : 4,044 wordsSir,—In Sir John Robertson's address to the electors of Mudgee, he refers to a bill which the Assembly refused permission for him to introduce, in which among other things he proposed, that the necessary expenditure on ...
Article : 1,826 wordsPastor Chiniquy delivered two very successful lectures here to-day, and the audience on both occasions was large. ...
Article : 20 wordsThe schooner Isabella Gollan, timber laden, when trying to get out this morning, capsized her boat with four hands who were engaged in towing. Two of the men were drowned. Their bodies were carried ...
Article : 91 wordsThe examination and distribution of prizes at the Public school took place to-day. Great progress was found to have been made, and every satisfaction was given. The attendance was large. ...
Article : 38 wordsIt is rumoured that Bailey is the Ministerial and Groom the Opposition candidate for Chairman of Committees. It is reported that Mr. King has intimated his ...
Article : 167 wordsA great change took place in the betting yesterday, when a commission was executed in favour of Black Swan, and after 1100 to 155 had been booked, she popped into the position of first favourite for the Hawkesbury Handicap, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 109 wordsCaptain Ainsnick, Royal Navy, an old colonist, and formerly member of the Assembly, died this morning, aged 80. The arrangements for the farewell banquet to Mr. ...
Article : 139 wordsIt is proposed to establish an intercolonial league on the Chinese question. A set of diamond studs, valued at £200, was presented by his personal friends to Mr. Edgar Chapman, ...
Article : 133 wordsOn Saturday evening last a match was arranged at Grogan's Metropolitan Hotel between Frank G. Brown and Pat. Callaghan, both of Maitland, the former giving the latter three yards' start in 150, for the sum of £50 a side. ...
Article : 269 wordsThe Theatre Royal was well filled last night, the occasion being a benefit to Mr. H. L'Estrange, who, it will be remembered, was extremely unfortunate in his attempted balloon ascents in Prince Alfred Park and Belmore ...
Article : 551 wordsThe Giblin Ministry has resigned, and Mr. Reibey has formed a new Administration. Dr. Crowther, LL.D., is Premier; Mr. Reibey, Colonial Secretary; Mr. David Lewis, Treasurer; Mr. Dodds, ...
Article : 45 wordsThe Government have been petitioned to establish a leper hospital. Two cases already exist. Her Majesty the Queen sent a cable message to-day, conveying her thanks for the expressions of sympathy ...
Article : 407 wordsAnotner section of the census returns has been published. This section relates to the ownership of the land in the colony, the land in cultivation, live stock, &c., and comprises the census tables from X. to XVI., inclusive. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 20 Dec 1878, Page 5
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