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  2. PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE.

    SIR,—A cablegram from Wellington, in this morning's issue of your paper, states that—"It is reported that the Pacific Company will take another vessel off the line." Wall you permit me, through your columns, to say there ...

    Article : 131 words
  3. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS TO AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS.

    SULIEMAN Pasha has taken the offensive, and has crossed the Balkans. There is much sickness in the Russian army. ...

    Article : 34 words
  4. REVIEW.

    Memoir of Norman Macleod, D. D. By his brother, DONALD MACLEOD, D. D. George Robertson: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. WE are glad to find such a work as Dr. Macleod's ...

    Article : 3,056 words
  5. ASTRONOMICAL.

    SIR,—"Comet" asks for information about, the nebulous star near the Southern Cross. The only object that at all answers the description of the Queensland observer is the well known cluster Omega Centauri. It is one of the finest ...

    Article : 117 words
  6. MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    THE usual fortnighth meeting of the Municipal Council was held yesterday morning, at the Town Hall, when the Mayor occupied the chair. The following aldermen were present: Messrs. Oatley, Field, Palmer, Chapman, ...

    Article : 942 words
  7. THE NEW GOVERNMENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,550 words
  8. THE AUSTRALIAN LABOUR MARKET.

    SIR,—I send you an extract from a letter recently received from San Francisco, from which it will be seen that misstatements and wilfully false assertions are, at times, made in other places as well as in Sydney, with reference to the ...

    Article : 243 words
  9. SCHOOLS UNDER THE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION.

    SIR,—The Victorian Government have deputed Professor Pearson to inquire into the state and proficiency of the entire educational department of that colony; and I cannot help thinking that it would be most advisable to ...

    Article : 217 words
  10. AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEGRAMS.

    At a meeting of the Borough Council last night, there was a lengthy discussion on the action of the Mayor taking temporary charge of the life-boat. A motion to the effect that the Council decline taking ...

    Article : 202 words
  11. THE EDUCATION QUESTION.

    SIR,—" Thomas Courtney," your correspondent on the above subject, in this morning's issue, says:—"Even if the people have decided that State-aid is unnecessary towards the practice of religion, it does not follow that the State ...

    Article : 151 words
  12. MR. GARRETT AND THE 31ST CLAUSE.

    SIR,—Mr. Garrett's reply to me in your issue of Saturday shows that his administration of the land law has led him into this absurdity, and necessary injustice, viz.,—That if a person have a run containing 15,999 acres he can claim ...

    Article : 347 words
  13. PORT MACQUARIE.

    The Public School buildings, now under repair, had a narrow escape from being totally destroyed by fire between 2 and 3 o'clock on Monday morning. It was fortunately noticed in time. At the inquest, ...

    Article : 64 words
  14. YOUNG.

    One of the largest meetings ever held here took place last night. It was called by the Progress Committee for the purpose of attempting to form a municipality. Several personal remarks were made, and an ...

    Article : 85 words
  15. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES.

    SIR,—My attention having been called to two errors contained in the transcription of the table which I gave, showing the cost of working locomotives in the United States, I should be glad if you would be good enough to ...

    Article : 377 words
  16. GULGONG.

    The escort left yesterday with 1414 ounces of gold and £555 cash. ...

    Article : 14 words
  17. THE BOY THOMAS WHITE.

    SIR,—In your report of the above case (in your issue of this morning's paper) you omitted to state that the boy White was discharged from the custody of the police by myself and two other magistrates for the very same offence ...

    Article : 67 words
  18. BRISBANE.

    The E. and A. M. Company's steamer Brisbane unexpectedly arrived at Cooktown at daylight this morning. She left Singapore August 1st. Passengers for Cooktown: 286 Chinese. Passengers for Sydney: ...

    Article : 160 words
  19. Advertising

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    Advertising : 936 words
  20. WINE TASTING.

    A MEETING of gentlemen concerned in the development of our colonial wine trade took place yesterday morning at Mr. Mort's stores, Circular Quay, some fifty or sixty wellknown connoisseurs and others being oresent, on the ...

    Article : 903 words
  21. THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL.

    SIR,—As a next door neighbour, and not infrequent visitor of the Foundling Hospital, it may almost be expected of me to say something in reference to the recent discussion and correspondence about the institution. My silence might ...

    Article : 961 words
  22. MELBOURNE.

    The R. M. S. Tanjore made a quick run from Adelaide, and reached the Bay this evening. A heavy westerly gale has been blowing to-day, with rain. ...

    Article : 270 words
  23. QUEENSCLIFF.

    ARRIVED.—At 4, R. M. S. Tanjore. SAILED.—Omeo (s.), for Newcastle; at 5, Hero (s.), and at 5.30, City of Melbourne (s.), for Sydney. ...

    Article : 26 words
  24. ADELAIDE.

    The South Australian and Provincial Gas Companies have decided to amalgamate. The Legislative Council has adjourned again for another week. ...

    Article : 36 words
  25. NEW ZEALAND.

    The barque Robina Dunlop, bound for Batavia, is a total wreck, near Wanganui. The crew were saved. ARRIVED.—Albion (s.), from Melbourne. ...

    Article : 159 words
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