The. [?] quotation for tin [?] yesterday was 18s. [?]. The [?] which left [?] yesterday for Melbourne, took 4 tons [?] ...
Article : 843 wordsThe [?] has [?] and brought forth a mouse of such au astonishing nature that it deserves to be treasured up for all time. People here can hardly believe that ...
Article : 356 wordsMr. NICHOLAS BROWS to move,— That a return be laid upon the table of the House showing the amounts estimated to be realised under each head of taxation ...
Article : 9,028 wordsThe interest awakened in the exhibition Of poultry, dairy produce, etc., at the Exhibition-building on Wednesday last continued throughout the whole of yesterday without ...
Article : 1,237 wordsIN the House of Assembly yesterday, In reply to Mr. CONWAY, the MINISTER OF LANDS stated that Ministers had recommended the Governor-in-Council to grant a ...
Article : 9,406 wordsThe drought which has prevailed throughout Great Britain for several weeks past is now completely broken up and torrents of rain have fallen. Tremendous ...
Article : 384 wordsA labourer, named Peter Johnstone, was admitted to the Humilton Hospital on Saturday last, suffering from fearful injuiies to his legs, caused by burning Tho man was ...
Article : 1,084 wordsFor the past year several _ of the younger members of the community have been endeavouring to carry on a debating club in a small way. At times ...
Article : 447 wordsOn Saturday, 6th inst., the Hon. C. O'Reilly held a Court of Mines at Mr. Davern's Hotel, to decide a dispute as to a residence area. ...
Article : 217 wordsAt the police court to-day James Rowe and Ralph Plaice were charged with stealing five bags of potatoes from the wharf at Formby on August 3. Mr. R. B. Millor ...
Article : 254 wordsOn Sunday morning, 14th inst., at about 20 minutes to 7, the Macquarie Hotel was discovered to be on fire by Mr. Sutton, who lives in Murray-street. He ran up ...
Article : 440 wordsSir,—I notice in this morning's Mercury an advertisement signed by some of the bakers agreeing to keep the price of the 21b. loaf at 3½d., on the grounds that a lower ...
Article : 150 wordsThe Municipal Council met on Friday, August 12. Present: The Warden (Dr. Huston, M. H.A.), Councillors Lloyd, Brown, Leatham, aud Downie. ...
Article : 634 wordsJudgment has been reserved in the action Haslam v. Hall for an alleged infringement of the patent for the Bell and Coleman refrigerating process. ...
Article : 253 wordsAt a meeting of the Huon Growers' Association, held on Saturday, the 13th inst, to take into consideration matters connected with the proposed dinner at Frankliu in ...
Article : 558 wordsSIR,—" E.M.G." complains of the 3d. extra tax on tea, but he must remember that the " peoples' Ministry" has always rewarded the people for the gift of the ...
Article : 131 wordsLefroy, August l8.—The reef is widening out to 8in. I can obtain free gold. The rubble is almost horizontal, dipping slightly to south. The present course of the drive is ...
Article : 43 wordsMELBOURNE V. SOUTHERN TASMANIA.— The return match between these teams will be played to-morrow afternoon at Risdon, and as it is the last intercolonial match this ...
Article : 616 wordsSIR,—Can you or any or your numerous correspondents inform me if it it lawful for the legal manager of a prospecting association to employ the mining manager of his company ...
Article : 300 wordsCommercial.—Broadstuffs Bteady. Wheat, 3s. 9½d. for export. Flour has declined, and £7 178. 6d. has been accepted for country. Oats, stout New Zealand, 2s. 11d. Malting ...
Article : 408 wordsA chopping match for a sweepstakes came off at Lynington to-day. There were five entries, viz., W. Strong, W. Herlihy, S. Pregnal, A. Curtain, and A. Reunard. ...
Article : 454 wordsThe secretary of the Hobart Stock Exchange reports the following quotations, which took place on Change yesterday:— Morning—Unity, buyers 3s., sellers 48.; ...
Article : 381 wordsSir,—In The Mercury of August 15 is a valuable article on "Flock beds and infectious diseases," and any professional man with a love for the subject of hygiene cannot ...
Article : 372 wordsI am glad to hear tbat a bridge is to be put over the South George on Cotton's track. The Government would de well to spend £500 to form a bridle track from this bridge ...
Article : 435 wordsTwo marriages were solemnised at Constitution Hill on Wednesday last by the Rev. J. W. Sbipphird. The bridegrooms in each instsnce had both passed the allotted three ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Fri 19 Aug 1887, Page 3
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