An exciting chase after a supposed horse thief took place here last night. A lad named Prosser, 18 years of age, is alleged to have stolen a pony from Mount Hooghley, ...
Article : 930 wordsNominations for the election of a member to serve in the Legislative Council for the electoral district of Hobart, in room of the late Hon Gooree Salier, closed at four ...
Article : 931 wordsMr. Commissioner Waterhouse was engaged in Chambers this morning, and disposed of about twenty judgment summonses. He also presided at the Lilydale ...
Article : 552 wordsAbout a dozen gentlemen assembled in a preliminary meeting at Mr. J. G. Steele's office in Collins-street last evening to express their opposition to the proposed ...
Article : 794 wordsBefore Messrs. W. TARLKTON, P.M., and F. H. Wish and T. BENNISON, J's.P. Steam sa Clothing —An old man named Edward Hirnes pleaded guilty to having, on ...
Article : 951 wordsThe following items of Cape news up to June 1 are from files to hand per s.s. Tainui:- CAPE COLONY. ...
Article : 313 wordsMr. Slattery, the Minister of Mines and Agriculture, has made the awards in the chnmnion national prizes competition for mixed farms. The Ministerial decisions are ...
Article : 429 wordsMessrs. P. W. Spence and Co., metal merchants, report under date London, May 19: —Tin.—The firmor tone of last month has been farther developed, and a substantial ...
Article : 430 wordsMiss Murray, a saloon passenger from Port Elizabeth to Durban by the Dunottar Castle, is supposed to have fallen overboard. The Natal Supply Bill has passed its ...
Article : 48 wordsA man has been arrested in Johannesburg who was training four boya as thieves. The bill for the appointment of a State Financier has been before the Read. ...
Article : 126 wordsA good hard road has been made from Salisbury to Ishimago, more than half the distance to Beira. The Chartered Company has received from ...
Article : 49 wordsTo-day being St. John's Day, the Lodge of Hape, No. 4, T.C., celebrated their annual festival in the Masonic Hall, Brisbane-street, this evening. The Pro. G.M. Bro. ...
Article : 394 wordsThe annual report of the Mount Morgan Co. shows that during the 12 months ended 31st May, 59,738 tons of stone were treated for a return of 124,296oz. of gold. The ...
Article : 134 wordsThe Raad has pasted a resolution deferring any decision on the grain line until such time as Natal decides to go on with an extension from Harrismith. ...
Article : 82 wordsThe following were the stock and share quotations and eales on Change yesterday:- HOBART. ...
Article : 401 wordsSome weeks ago (says the Umlala Herald) we gave an account of a fight which took place betwcon Singata and Majungulu near the Qumbu border. Majungulu was fined ...
Article : 450 wordsIt looks as if business on Hobart Stock Exchange had reached its lowest point this week. There is at least this assurance that it cannot become much less, for up till ...
Article : 729 wordsAn inquest has been held on the body of an Italian named Penasse Ingazio, which was found in No. I tunnel on the Hills line on Saturday morning. The evidence showed ...
Article : 122 wordsAt the Silver Queen No. 2 shaft there is a very considerable inflow of water, which has necessitated the stoppage of driving, and I understand that both faces show an ...
Article : 338 wordsWhat appears to have been a deliberate attempt was made to-day to wreck the train which arrives here at 2.20 p.m. from Ballarat. When entering the Talbot station ...
Article : 243 wordsA special meeting of the Marlue Board was hold at the Boardroom yesterday afternoon. Prosont—The Muster (Captain T. M. Fisher). Wardens A. G. Webster, ...
Article : 476 wordsThe public examination and distribution of prizes to the pupils of the Friends' High School, prior to breaking up for the midwinter holidays, took place yesterday ...
Article : 597 wordsTo-day Judge Connolly refused the application for a new trial in the case of Sharland, This was a Customs case, in which the import duty on "Mother Selgel's ...
Article : 69 wordsThe members of the Northorn team selected to play in the North and South match this afternoon arrived by express train last evening, where they were met and ...
Article : 460 wordsThere has been a flood in both rivers, commencing on Saturday, but it has not been as serious as it was expected after all the wet weather we have been having. For ...
Article : 204 wordsAmalgamated West Tasmania, b. 2s. Derby, b. 1s, s. 1s 11d. East Volunteer, s. 6d. Great Northern, s. 1s 2d. ...
Article : 120 wordsMr. Slattery, the Minister of Agriculture, has approved of a series of investigations into the question of worms in sheep. The first inquiry will have reference to the ...
Article : 526 wordsBoring for coal at Langloh with No. 2 diamond drill ia a great success. In present bore five soams are cut, measuring respectively 7ft. 8in., 4ft. 7in., 2ft. 2in, and 11in., ...
Article : 72 wordsA special meeting of the Trust was held on Thursday evening, 23rd inst. The following members wore present:—Messrs. W. F. Stephens (chairman), F. J. Young, ...
Article : 232 wordsTwo of Hobarts influential mining men (Messrs. Crosby and Bond) have visited Lefroy, their mission chiefly being to make themselves acquainted with the general ...
Article : 599 wordsThe following sales Were made on Stock Exchange to-day:—Block 10. £3 4s, £3 ls 6d. Broken Hill, £4 12s, £4 10s 6d, £4 11s, £4 3s 6d. South (contributing), 9s 6d, 9s. ...
Article : 106 wordsThat an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. SCOTT'S EMULSION often prevents a cold ruuniug into consumption. ...
Article : 151 wordsMrs. Langtry writes:—"I have much pleasure in stating that I have used your Seap for some time, and prefer it to any other. (Signed) LILLIE LANGTRY. ...
Article : 80 wordsM[?]et and Chandon, champagne growers, are proprietors of the best growths around Epernay, many of which have been in the possession of their house since the year ...
Article : 62 wordsAdams, Dundas South, June 13.—No. 2 tunnel extended 6ft.; total, 199ft. Still in slate country, and intermixed with veins of carbonate of fron. Expected to meet the ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 25 Jun 1892, Page 1
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