SIR,—I, a " Tother-sider," have been a resident of Hobart for the past three months, and must admit that I have seen much to admire in the city and its ...
Article : 359 wordsThe Finns are wildly indignant at the persistent Russo[?]ication of their public offices, under decree from the Cz[?]r. ...
Article : 266 wordsDuring the heat and hot winds of yesterday a fierce fire was raging on both sides of the road about two miles from Mathinna, obstructing tra[?]c and causing the total ...
Article : 129 wordsA meet of the Hobart Turf Club is to be held at Risdon-park this afternoon, the first race starting at 2 o'clock. There are seven events to be run, with an average ...
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Article : 163 wordsFollowing up the success recently achieved in driving out the Filipinos from their strong position on the Pasig River the Americans have made another ...
Article : 83 wordsThe Russian mine owner who recently reported that a tribe of Tungses, who inhabit Russian territory in the extreme north on the Taimur ...
Article : 112 wordsThe Stanley Turf Club races were held to-day. Results:- HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 17sovs.; second horse, 3sovs. from the stake. 1[?] ...
Article : 182 wordsThe long spell of line weather was broken last night, heavy rain commencing and falling almost without intermission throughout to-day, greatly interfering with the ...
Article : 350 wordsThe Washington authorities state that M. Kantz has been entrusted with the maintenance of peace and protection of tripartite interests in Samoa. ...
Article : 25 wordsA copper trust is being formed in the United States, with an immense capital. The trust will embrace all the copper companies and syndicates in ...
Article : 29 wordsDisquieting reports are again in circulation concerning the health of His Holiness the Pope, but his medical attendants contradict the alarms, and ...
Article : 45 wordsRear-Admiral Pearson states that latest despatches received by him from Samoa are not of an alarming nature, and there is no need to send additional ...
Article : 146 wordsMr. Harold Kyrle Bellew, who paid a professional visit to the Australian colonies some time ago, has accepted an engagement at Sir Henry Irving's ...
Article : 152 wordsStrahan races were held to-day. The weather was unfavourable, rain falling incessantly. There were about 250 people present. Results:- ...
Article : 98 wordsReplying to a question asked in the House of Commons by Sir J. Austin, Bt., Mr. Chamberlain stated that the Admiralty and Treasury authorities ...
Article : 41 wordsSIR,—Having watched with some degree of pleasure the rapid strides that have been and are being made by our Cadet Corps since their inauguration, too much ...
Article : 229 wordsThe mortal remains of the late Prince and Princess Bismarck have been transferred from the first place of interment to the ma[?]soleum specially ...
Article : 47 wordsThe Emperor William of Germany has yielded to the resolve of the Reichstag not to sanction more than a small addition to the present strength of the ...
Article : 64 wordsTamino, who had top-weight (9.0) was a runner in the Aspendale-park Handicap. A little speculation on the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup has taken place ...
Article : 342 wordsA party of 160 horsemen entered Palmetto town, in Georgia, and shot nine negroes who had been confined in the local gaol on a charge of ...
Article : 72 wordsNo further, development has ensued in the strike of wharf labourers at Fremantle. Crews of the various vessels continue the work of loading and unloading, and in all ...
Article : 43 wordsOne of the German Atlantic steamers now considerably overdue left port with 300 lives aboard, and it is now regarded that the vessel was lost with ...
Article : 107 wordsThe Antarctic exploring steamer Southern Cross has arrived at Port Chalmers. The captain reports having landed Mr. Borchgrevink and party at Victoria Land, but he ...
Article : 50 wordsThe Cambridge cr[?]w, in practising for the annual contest with Oxford, have been rowing splendidly, and in a trial over the usual course—Putney to ...
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Advertising : 1,747 wordsThe usual harvest thanksgiving service was held in the Carlton Congregational Church on Sunday, 12th inst. The church was tastefully decorated with ...
Article : 123 wordsThe Earl of Minto, Governor-General of Canada, in opening the Dominion Parliament, said the Alaska boundary question was the chief difficulty just ...
Article : 43 wordsA railway collision has occurred near Aboukir, and the Governor of Alexandria was among the 12 passengers injured. ...
Article : 27 wordsIn the Legislative council, the Hon. L. F. Heydon has sought to further amend the Federal Enabling Bill by limiting the sitting of Parliament in Melbourne to four ...
Article : 158 wordsBusiness at the wool sales continues brisk. Biddings are very spirited, and prices unchanged. SOUTHERN TASMANIAN ARTILLERY.— ...
Article : 761 wordsFor the last three days a bush fire has been visible from the township on land of Mr. W. J. Cockerill, on the opposite side of the river; but, as it is on bush land, ...
Article : 351 wordsThe returns of the Bank of England for the week ending March 10, as compared with those of the preceding week, are as follow, last week's figures ...
Article : 86 wordsIntercolonial University cricket match, Sydney v. Melbourne, concluded to-day, and resulted in a win for Sydney University by five wickets. ...
Article : 198 wordsThere was another good attendance at Fitz[?]rald's circus last evening, and the programme was carried through with the usual alacrity and interest. A feature of ...
Article : 238 wordsWHENEVER POSSIBLE; PILES SHOULD BE TREATED BY AN APPLICATION OF DOAN'S OINTMENT, WHICH IS VERY HEALING, AND ...
Article : 521 wordsWheat market flat. Parcels of Victorian wheat on passage worth 27/3 per 4801b. (cost, freight, and insurance). Victorian parcels, March—April ...
Article : 536 wordsHarvesting operations are in an advanced stage in this district, and the merry hum of the thresher will soon be heard. The average yield of cereals will ...
Article : 470 wordsYou will hear sufferers exclaim, " I feel out of sorts! " "I am below par!" "I am losing weight! " Some rush to quack nostrums and become worse. Some are ...
Article : 397 wordsNew Town v. Wellington.—New Town: Lovett, Downie, Hurst, Schofield, Read (3), Brownell, White, Tregear, Andrewartha. ...
Article : 106 wordsThe tenth race of this club this season will be sailed at Bellerive this afternoon for the usual open-class races for a valuable trophy presented by Mr. Jas. S. Taylor. ...
Article : 67 wordsThis Trust held the usual monthly meeting in the Court-room on Saturday, the 11th inst. Present:—Messrs. W. Lovett (chairman), H. Henwood, E. W. Fisher, E. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 18 Mar 1899, Page 3
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