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  2. Shipping.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 846 words
  3. Why the Great Eastern was a Failure.

    IN a commercial sense the great ship has undoubtedly been an utter failure, and it has been stated on good authority that between 1853 and 1869 one million sterling has been lost upon her ...

    Article : 589 words
  4. Victorian News.

    The opening of the Oakleigh railway line is the great event of the day. The Governor and a very large party proceed to Oakleigh by special train, and return to Caulfield to luncheon. Some ...

    Article : 155 words
  5. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 438 words
  6. Insolvency Court.

    Annie Connor: A single meeting. Insolvent did not amend her schedule. Report lodged. One debt proved. Insolvent examined by Mr. M'Carthy for a creditor. No directions given. Meeting closed. ...

    Article : 294 words
  7. CABLE MESSAGES.

    LONDON, March 31.—The vote of censure, moved against the Government by Sir Charles Dilke, with respect to their policy towards the Zulus, was lost, on division, in the Commons, ...

    Article : 82 words
  8. Notes on Current Events.

    The majority for the Beaconsfield Government on the vote of censure proposed by Sir Charles Dilke with reference to the Zulu War, although large, exhibits a marked diminution compared ...

    Article : 706 words
  9. The Italian New Guinea Expedition.

    LONDON, March 31.—The expedition organised in Italy, under the leadership of Menotti Garibaldi, for the purpose of founding a colony in New Guinea, does sot meet with the approval of General ...

    Article : 56 words
  10. Fire Aboard Ship.

    The barque Gannymede, loading for London at Port Pirie, is on fire, And fears are entertained that she will be completely destroyed. Country flour has been said to-day at £10 7s 6d. ...

    Article : 37 words
  11. THE OCCUPATION OF ROUMELIA.

    LONDON, March 30.—The Great Powers have accepted in principle the suggestion that Russia should undertake the mixed occupation of Roumelia. Germany and France refuse to furnish a ...

    Article : 35 words
  12. Fire at Port Pirie.

    The barque Gannymede, at Queen's Wharf, took fire in the lower hold under the cabin some time this morning. The paint on the outside of the iron plates is peeling off, and the burning ...

    Article : 236 words
  13. Police Proceedings.

    WATER POLICE COURT.—The business transacted at the Water Police Court this morning was of a most satisfactory character, nothing but inebriates (and only six of them) being brought up and disposed ...

    Article : 192 words
  14. BOARD OF TRADE RETURNS.

    LONDON, March 31.—The Board of Trade Returns estimate the revenue for the year at £83,000,000 being an increase of 3½ millions over the previous year. The increase is chiefly in the ...

    Article : 44 words
  15. LATEST TELEGRAMS.

    The Marine Board closed their inquiry into the cause of the collision between the steamer Ajax and the ship Duart Bay yesterday afternoon. They find that Captain M'Cue, of the Ajax, was guilty of ...

    Article : 64 words
  16. Advertising

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    Advertising : 107 words
  17. Coal Discovery at Redhead.

    It is reported that a splendid coal seam has been discovered near Redhead by the Redhead Coal Company at a depth of 216ft. The seam is said to be 12ft 4in thick with a 2ft bank of coal, ...

    Article : 63 words
  18. The Clyde immigrants.

    The Clyde, which is now 102 days out, is anxiously looked for by employers of labour who are seeking the class of people coming out in the Clyde, especially servant girls. Although looking at it in comparison ...

    Article : 79 words
  19. Moonta Conner Mine.

    At a meeting of the shareholders of the Moonta Copper Mine, held yesterday, Mr. Baird Smith, who presided, said that the shareholders had no need to have any cause for alarm for the future ...

    Article : 68 words
  20. Tamworth Circuit Court.

    The Circuit Court opened to-day before his Honor Mr. Acting-Judge M. H. Stephen, with Mr. J. H. Want acting as Crown Prosecutor. Three cases were called on and finished. Billy Duncoo, ...

    Article : 111 words
  21. Public Schools.

    The Crown-street new Public-school is still dragging its weary erection along, and when it is completed the fact will be warmly received by the Authorities, as the present ...

    Article : 87 words
  22. Outrage by the Blacks.

    The Under-Secretary for Mines has received a telegram from Warden Sellheim, at Maytown, stating that 100 blacks besieged Chinese dwellings end five inmates, at Rewlan Point, on the Palmer, ...

    Article : 45 words
  23. Adelong.

    TUMUT SHOW.—The pastoral and agricultural show which took place at Tumut was the best they have had; every year it improves. The weather was delightful, and there were over a thousand persons on the ground; over £100 being ...

    Article : 1,325 words
  24. Queensland Steam Coastal Service.

    Three tenders were received for the new steam service between Brisbane and Cooktown, all from the A.S.N. Co. The first was £10,750 per annum, with eight pilotage dues paid every 12 months. ...

    Article : 213 words
  25. The Value of Gold.

    WE are so much in the habit of valuing everything by the standard of gold that we are apt to forget that the precious metal is itself subject to rises and falls in value just as any other ...

    Article : 1,029 words
  26. Infirmary.

    During the last few days several accidents of minor importance have been admitted into the Infirmary in the shape of severe cuts, bruises, &c. To-day, a young boy, named Whitfield, in the emply of Mr. Downes, ...

    Article : 86 words
  27. More Fun at the Barrington.

    An occasional correspondent, not Mr. Margules, telegraphs us as follows from the Barrington:—Great sport at Davy M'Mahon's billiard room last night. The chief mourners were mourning the ...

    Article : 127 words
  28. The Australia.

    The Pacific Mail Company's steamship Australia arrived at Auckland en route for San Francisco at 2 a.m. yesterday, making a fine passage of four days nine hours from Sydney. ...

    Article : 31 words
  29. Commercial.

    We have to report another dull day in business circles, nor do we look for any improvement till the 4th is passed. As far as we can ascertain the application for renewals from the country are below the ...

    Article : 645 words
  30. Working Men's College.

    A conference, consisting of members of the general committee of the School of Arts, Trades and Labour Council, Engineering Association, Builders' and Contractors' Association, and other gentlemen, met at ...

    Article : 488 words
  31. International Exhibition.

    From all parts of the country district Mr. Jennings is receiving promises of cordial rapport, and everywhere the success of the International Exhibition seems to be taken up in the most promising manner, ...

    Article : 185 words
  32. Another Find at Back Creek.

    A fine rich vein of gold has been struck in the tunnel on No. 1 south Bengal Tiger Reef. It is not the main reef. No. 3 Homeward Bound stone is going through the machine and looking very ...

    Article : 47 words
  33. Trial of a Torpedo Boat.

    YESTERDAY forenoon there was another trial in the harbour of the torpedo boat, Acheron. This wonderful craft, it will be remembered, was built to the order of the Government by the Atlas Co., Darling ...

    Article : 750 words
  34. Tamworth Quarter Sessions.

    The Circuit Court opened before Mr. Justice Stephens yesterday. Mr. Want prosecuted for the Crown. Billy Dunevo was sentenced to six months' imprisonment in Tamworth gaol, for ...

    Article : 94 words
  35. Agricultural Society.

    The usual monthly meeting of the council was held this morning. Present—F. C. Griffiths (in the chair), and Messrs. Dawson, Ridge, Higgins, Brace, Woodhouse, Thompson, Stephen, Gordon, Clibbors, G. F. ...

    Article : 373 words
  36. Sale of Farm Lands.

    Messrs. Drunker and Wolfe sold at Brown's Hotel, yesterday, M'Elveny's farm of 20 acres at Bolwarra, at £50 an acre. 20 acres of low land at South Park, fetched £10 per acre. Other ...

    Article : 59 words
  37. Melbourne International Exhibition.

    A large deputation of Commissioners of the Melbourne International Exhibition bad an interview with the Acting Chief Secretary yesterday, for the purpose of asking him to request His ...

    Article : 387 words
  38. Improvements in Hyde Park.

    Some very desirable improvements are being carried out in Hyde Park, which will no doubt enhance the present disreputable appearance of that popular place of resort. The main pathways are being asphalted— ...

    Article : 287 words
  39. Stock and Share Report.

    The Associated Stock and Shan Broken report the following sales on 'Charge to-day:—A.J.S. Bank, £13 5s; Commercial ditto, £95, £94 10s. ...

    Article : 29 words
  40. The Sydney Exhibition.

    The International Exhibition of Sydney (remarks the EUROPEAN MAIL) is now an assured success, and this is mainly owing to the strenuous efforts which have been made by the gentlemen deputed by the ...

    Article : 212 words
  41. Good Templarism in Pyrmont.

    On Monday evening the Good Templars in connection with the lodges Armour Bearer and Dawn of Freedom held a teameeting, in the Church of England schoolroom, to bid farewell to the Rev. R. Jennings, ...

    Article : 143 words
  42. Advertising

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    Advertising : 42 words
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