SIR,— Seeing a letter in this morning's Mercury signed "Salve Juro,"reflecting on the employees with regard to the forfeiture of their Wednesday half-holiday, permit me ...
Article : 143 wordsReports have reached Vienna that a state of siege exists in the Russian famine-stricken districts owing to brigandage and riot. ...
Article : 51 wordsThe weather to-day is beautiful, but last night was a night rather gusty. No sickness among the Cadets, and they are all in excellent spirits. ...
Article : 116 wordsRheumatism is a peculiar condition of the system, in which the blood is acid, or contains an excessive amount of lactic and uric acids. It can never [?] present, nor can it ...
Article : 630 wordsThe demand for New Zealand hemp is quiet at 10s. advance. ...
Article : 15 wordsHuon, s.s., follows yachts this afternoon. Bells of Haslemere will ring on Boxing Night. Warden R. Carter elected Master Warden ...
Article : 7,195 wordsIntense excitement prevails in Quebee in consequence of the Governor-General, Lord Stanley, having dismissed the Mercier Ministry on charges ...
Article : 122 wordsSIR,—I have before me a paragraph headed:—" St. Andrew's.—The Rev. Dr. Scott, of St. Andrew's Church, has so far recovered from his recent attack of influenza ...
Article : 225 wordsCity men deprecate so large it simultaneous issue of Treasury bills by Australian Governments, and stock holders complain that it is cruel and unjust to ...
Article : 132 wordsThe Post and Telegraph Office at Gordon was totally destroyed [?] fire to-day. The fire originated in the office, and spread quickly to the store and dwelling. ...
Article : 110 wordsThe disastrous famine which has been raging throughout Russia for many months shows no sign of abating, and the sufferings of the peasantry are ...
Article : 464 wordsThe body of Constable Quintall was found at 11 o' clock to-day, 50yds. from where the boat capsized and only 20yds from the shore. Forty men are out grappling for ...
Article : 133 wordsA Shipping Exchange has been formed in London, and the owners of the leading Australian lines have joined. ...
Article : 28 wordsSIR,—During a recent visit to this romantic spot I was greatly surprised on learning that these now prosperous and hard-working "sons of the soil " have so few of ...
Article : 329 wordsIt is reported that a syndicate has subscribed the necessary capital to convey water from the River Darling to Broken Hill. ...
Article : 33 wordsOur advertising columns contain the programme of the Tasmanian Racing Club summer meet, to be held a week after the T.T.C. campaign, viz., on February 17, l8, ...
Article : 330 wordsThe Reichstag has ratified the commercial treaties recently entered into by Italy and Belgium. Both Sweden and Norway are ...
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Advertising : 3,809 wordsThe Court of Chancery has dismissed the Union Bank of Australasia's appeal ro[?] a decision given by Mr. Justice North, respecting the Queensland ...
Article : 32 wordsThe Austrian monk and nuns who recently escaped from Khartoum and reached British territory report that fifty Europeans are still imprisoned ...
Article : 28 wordsSIR,—is it not usual to gazette every petition asking for the formation of a new road district, so that an opportunity may be offorded to all ratepayers affected by the ...
Article : 93 wordsPresident Harrison restores the duties on sugar and molasses sent to United Suites ports from countries who are non-reciprocating in ...
Article : 35 wordsThe London City Corporation has voted £2,600 towards a wedding present to the Duke of Clarence on the occasion of his coining marriage. ...
Article : 41 wordsSIR,—I am very thankful to you for the able leaderette on the above subject. But you will be rather surprised to hear that the Judge has handed the case on to the ...
Article : 270 wordsAll horses engaged in the Boxing Day meet of the above not scratched to-day will be considered acceptors, and liable for the full amount. ...
Article : 27 wordsA singular case was brought before the coroner to-day. On Wednesday last the body of a man was found in the Yarra. To-day an inquest was held, and two witnesses were ...
Article : 567 wordsThe following weights have been declared for the New Year's Day meet of the Longford Racing Club:- HANDICAP HURDLE.—Of 60 sovs.; second ...
Article : 337 wordsMr. Garton, the Tory candidate, has been elected unopposed for Midland Amagh in succession to Sir James Porter Corry, deceased, the late Conservative ...
Article : 33 wordsMr. Bramwell Booth says the Darkest England Scheme is promising. There is an abundance of support, and £25,000 hate already been set aside to establish ...
Article : 98 wordsPOSTAL TELEGRAPH V. ST. JOSEPH.—The following will represent the Postal Telegraph in the match against St. Joseph's on the North Hobart ground to-day:—Messrs. ...
Article : 95 wordsTin (Australian and Straits) is quoted at £91 10s. per ton cash. ...
Article : 24 wordsBaron De Worms, addressing a public meeting at Eastbourne, condemned Lord Carrington's recent criticisms on the Government as inaccurate and ...
Article : 44 wordsIt is no simple matter to state in terms at all precise what forces are directly connected with the production of hale and happy old ago. More certainly is involved in the ...
Article : 400 wordsThe Hon. Stephen Elkins has been appointed Minister of War for the United States vice the Hon. Redfield Proctor. ...
Article : 41 wordsScratchings.—Bagot Handicap —Ernani, Vato. Juvenile Stakes—Lord Hope, The Captain, Hopetoun Handicap—Ernani. ...
Article : 23 wordsRussia, is seeking to float a railway loan in Berlin. ...
Article : 16 wordsWhy so many deviate from a graceful carriage may be accounted for in as many ways as there are mi[?]shapen beings. The spinal column is the mainstay of the body, ...
Article : 242 wordsThe Times says General Booth's accounts are not satisfactory to business men. His shelter-house, workshops, and farm accounts already show a deficit ...
Article : 32 wordsMr. Musgrove has engaged Claude Marius, the actor, from whom his wife, Miss Florence St. John, has obtained judicial separation, to accompany Mrs. ...
Article : 36 wordsInfluenza is very prevalent in Copenhagen, and both the King and Queen of Denmark are among the sufferers. ...
Article : 25 wordsPrince George is gaining strength rapidly. ...
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Advertising : 55 wordsLord Kesteven purchases the racer Wentworth for 140gns., and Mr. Stubbings purchases Nepean for 110gns. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 19 Dec 1891, Page 3
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