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  2. LITERATURE.

    Nine- tenths of the literature of the world is English, German, or French. The proportion, or rather disproportion, is on the increase, and the time is likely to come ...

    Article : 1,374 words
  3. SPORTING NOTES.

    In consequence of the heavy rain yesterday Messrs. Boyle and Coates, the captains of the teams, determined at ono o'clock that no play should take place. The game will (weather ...

    Article : 51 words
  4. LUNCHEON TO REV. DR. MACDONALD.

    The Rev. Dr. Macdonald, of Emerald- hill, who leaves this week for Scotland, was met at luncheon yesterday, in Scott's Hotel, by about 30 of the leading Presbyterians of the ...

    Article : 726 words
  5. AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

    There was only one nomination to-day for the vacant seat in the borough council, namely, Mr. George Knight, brewer, Nolanstreet. At three minutes after four Mr. ...

    Article : 75 words
  6. NEW ZEALAND.

    By the steamer Albion we have New Zealand papers to the 22nd inst. The general elections in the colony were taking place when the vessel left, and, from all ...

    Article : 341 words
  7. THE MONTH'S EVENTS.

    The refusal of Sir William Stawell to grant the late Government a dissolution has commenced to show its mischievous effects. Judging from the events of the past month, and the aspect ...

    Article : 3,041 words
  8. CRICKET.

    A meeting of the Hotham Junior Challenge Cup Committee takes place to-morrow evening at eight o'clock in Sutcclilff' s Turf Club Hotel, to consider the protest entered by the Hotham- hill ...

    Article : 39 words
  9. WILLIAMSTOWN RACES.

    We are requested to notify that the stakes to winners at the above races wilt be paid at the secretary's office to-morrow, the 30th inst. ...

    Article : 26 words
  10. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Commodore Hoskins arrived yesterday, and the official lauding took place at 11 o'clock this morning, under the usual salute, and the permanent artillery formed a guard ...

    Article : 163 words
  11. WEST MELBOURNE SWAMP.

    Mr. W. Sydenham, of 16 Lonsdale- street west, makes the following suggestions for the improvement of the West Melbourne Swamp : -- ...

    Article : 521 words
  12. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 174 words
  13. A DISCLAIMER.

    SIR, -- A report appears in The Age of Saturday last, stating that Alice Mankiwitz, or Buckley, is a sister to a man - named Buckley, who lives at Dandenong, Oakley, Fern Tree Gully, or Sale ...

    Article : 86 words
  14. GRANT AND POLWARTH COURSING CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 293 words
  15. QUEENSLAND.

    Two children were burned to death yesterday by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. A third child and the mother were likewise seriously injured. ...

    Article : 34 words
  16. THE MISSING SHIP STRATHMORE.

    In connection with the loss of the Strathmore there appears in the Manchester Guardian an extract from a letter written by Thomas Henderson, son of Mr. Henderson, ...

    Article : 278 words
  17. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    To-day was observed as a close holiday, being the anniversary of the foundation of the colony. The weather continues cold and wet. ...

    Article : 45 words
  18. A HARD CASE.

    SIR, -- Your columns are open to professedly fair play, and as an old subscriber of many years' reading, I venture to submit a case of impartial justice fresh from the judicial conclave who ...

    Article : 303 words
  19. ACCIDENT TO LITTLE NELL.

    Little Nell, the California Diamond, nearly lost the sight of one of her eyes at the Academy of Music to-night. During the performance of No Name she was ...

    Article : 237 words
  20. PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS.

    The annual examination of pupil teachers for promotion will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 4th and 5th proximo, at the office of the department in Melbourne, ...

    Article : 233 words
  21. INQUESTS.

    Mr. Candler held an inquest yesterday afternoon, in the Carlisle Hotel, St. Kilda, on the body of Mrs: Hannah M'Glachlen, who died suddenly in her own house, in ...

    Article : 333 words
  22. CORRESPONDENCE.

    Received. -- P. M., "Justitia," F. W., "A Subscriber" (3), " An Ex- M. L. A." and " Humanity." ...

    Article : 17 words
  23. THE WILLIAMSTOWN TRAINS.

    SIR, -- I have been a traveller by the Williamstown Railway ever since it started; and during the holidays I never know where the train is going to start from, and it is difficult to find out. ...

    Article : 118 words
  24. MISS CHRISTIAN AND OTHERS v. HANDEL.

    SIR, -- Miss Christian, in her letter to you yesterday, has joined issue with me as to her manner of singing the first phrase of the air He shall feed His Flock, in The Messiah. Before ...

    Article : 676 words
  25. TEMPERANCE DISCUSSION.

    The discussion commenced in the Temperance Hall, Russell- street, a fortnight since, upon the lecture delivered by Mr. H. Beauchamp on Drunkenness being the ...

    Article : 597 words
  26. A HINT TO HOTELKEEPERS.

    SIR, -- It would be a great convenience to the general public if the scale of charges for board and residence in the hotels at the favorite holiday watering places were published by the ...

    Article : 144 words
  27. THE CHARGES AGAINST DR. LLEWELLEN.

    The following is the report of the sub- committee of tho Melbourne Hospital appointed to inquire into statements contained in a letter signed Alex. Fisher, reflecting on the ...

    Article : 326 words
  28. FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    The following letter has been forwarded to the Commissioner of Railways by the assistant traffic manager: -- "27th December, 1875. --- Sir, -- I regret to have to report that ...

    Article : 737 words
  29. RAILWAY MISMANAGEMENT.

    SIR, -- The convenience of the public should be the first consideration in the management of the traffic on our railways. I wish to say a few words as to the inconvenience and loss suffered by ...

    Article : 664 words
  30. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

    WLLLIAMSTOWN COURT. -- Tuesday, 28th DEC. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. -- Johnson Musseet, a Lascar seaman of the mail steamer,was fined 10s., and 10s. 6d. costs, for using obscene ...

    Article : 643 words
  31. ROBBERY AT COLLINGWOOD POST OFFICE.

    At the Collingwood Police Court yesterday, James Campbell, alias Walter Simpson, a youth of 19 years of age, formerly employed as a telegraph messenger at the ...

    Article : 385 words
  32. PROPOSED INCREASED ASSESSMENT ON STOCK.

    SIR, -- On reading the debate in Parliament on this subject as a means whereby the revenue may be increased, I confess I was rather surprised at the statement of Mr. MacBain, inferring that ...

    Article : 849 words
  33. INQUEST UPON THE BODY OF RICHARD BERTH.

    The attention of the public has been directed during the Christmas holidays to the case of Richard Berth, who died of pyaemia, after being operated upon by Mr. ...

    Article : 315 words
  34. MINING NOTES.

    By Electric Telegraph. -- United Kingdom Extended, Tarauale, 28th December. -- Cleaned up after crushing 100 tons of stone from reef lately struck for 23 cz. 4 dwt. 12 gr. of gold. The reef is flat: have driven 30 ...

    Article : 275 words
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