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  2. THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT.

    The Speaker took the chair at 2.30 p.m. THE DIVORCE BILL. Mr. A. M'Lean (Vic.) presented petitions from the Church of England congregations in Gippsland ...

    Article : 4,496 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    The decrease in the export of butter during the season just closing is attracting considerable attention. Fortunately the apparent loss is set off by an increase of trade with South Africa, but even when ...

    Article : 113 words
  4. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    Business on the Mining market yesterday was quiet on the forenoon and noon exchanges; but more activity was shown during the afternoon, with prices firmer in several instances. In local dredging ...

    Article : 887 words
  5. PRESENTATIONS TO CAPTAIN GREEN.

    There was a large gathering yesterday afternoon at the Royal Exchange for the purpose of wishing bon voyage to Captain S. G. Green, marine superintendent of the Eastern and Australian ...

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  6. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. Philp returned to Brisbane to-day. He stated that the Herbert River sugar crops are looking splendid, as are also those at johnstone River, Musgrove, and Mosman. Nine out of every 10 men ...

    Article : 306 words
  7. THE CONSERVING OF PEARS.

    Dr. A. A. Brown, the expert attached to the Victorian Department of Agriculture, has been experimenting with pears with a new to ascertaining how they can best be kept under sea-going conditions. A ...

    Article : 123 words
  8. LEGAL POSITION OF THE TRAMWAY COMPANY.

    An order nisi to review the decision of the District Court in the case of the Melbourne City Council v. the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company was made to-day by Mr. Justice Holroyd, in the Practice ...

    Article : 87 words
  9. MOUNT LYELL SMELTING RETURNS.

    The Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company's smelting returns from December 12 last to January 6 inclusive show that a total quantity of 20,837 tons of ore have been treated. The average assay value ...

    Article : 97 words
  10. THE TICK PEST.

    A Charleville message states in connection with the ticfks recently found on a horse in a mob near Charleville, that it now appears that a week after the ticks were found the horses were again put ...

    Article : 138 words
  11. THE SWISS CONFEDERATION.

    Mr. C. Martin, Consul for Switzerland, has received news that the Federal Assembly has elected Mr. Joseph Zemp. of Entelbuch, as President of the Confederation for 1902, and Mr. Adolph Doucher, of ...

    Article : 47 words
  12. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The weekly meeting of the Sydney Labour Council was held at the Trades Hall last evening, the president (Mr. T. H. Thrower) occupying the chair, Delegates from the newly-formed Brickmakers' ...

    Article : 377 words
  13. THE WEATHER.

    Winton reports that the weather is terribly trying, the temperature having reached 114·8 and 114·5 on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Similar conditions prevailed to-day. For the last two days a ...

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  14. THE FATAE FIRE AT CARLTON.

    The inquest on the body of Albert Edward M'Namara, aged four years, who was burnt to death at Carlton on the night of the 5th institut, was resumed to-day. T. A. M'Namara, who was present ...

    Article : 67 words
  15. RAINS AT MOUNT MORGAN.

    A cyclonic storm—the second within 24 hours— passed over Mount Morgan last night, accompanied by heavy rain and extremely vivid lightning. One inch of rain fell. The total since Thursday last was ...

    Article : 110 words
  16. ACTION AGAINST SHIRE COUNCILS.

    Monash and Anderson, contractors, applied in the Practice Court to-day to have a receiver appointed to deal with the revenues of the shires of Corio and Bannockburn, which are judgment debtors of ...

    Article : 55 words
  17. THE CHELTENHAM SHOOTING CASE.

    George Fagan was charged at Cheltenham Court this morning with wounding with intend to murder [?] wife, Jane Fagan, and was remanded for seven days. The letter which he burnt is still surrounded ...

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  18. BUSH FIRE NEAR ALBURY.

    Further reports respecting the recent bush fire at Brac Springs show that the outbreak is attributable to incendiarism. The fire swept on to the holdings of Messrs. A. and F. Heppner, who had nearly the ...

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  19. NEWCASTLE.

    The quarterly meeting of the Miners' Delegate Board was held at the Trades Hall to-day. The newly elected president (Mr. John Bower) occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance of delegates represnting the 27 mining ...

    Article : 638 words
  20. SENSATION AT NATHALIA.

    A man, while in a state of extreme excitement, created a sensation in Nathalia to-day by firing a pea rifle in every direction. A shot struck a young man named Thomas Bates. When the police ...

    Article : 73 words
  21. THE DISPUTE IN THE TAILORING TRADE.

    Yesterday afternoon a deputation from [?] Tailoresses' Union waited upon the members of [?] firm of Messrs. A H. Wright and Co., of Wentworth Lane, off Kent-street, with the purpose of ...

    Article : 182 words
  22. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day, another large and attractive catalogue was offered, and competition was very brisk. There was an improved demand for merinos, and crossbreds were well maintained, and the market ...

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  23. THE RUAPEHU AT HOBART.

    The steamer Ruapehu, from London via the Cape, landed her passengers to-day. The saloon passengers are:— For Sydney.—Mr. and Mrs. Ballard and infant, ...

    Article : 54 words
  24. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Balmain.—Captain J. East Gray opened the municipal campaign in Balmain on wednesday night by addressing the ratepayers of the South-east Ward from the balcony of the Pacific Hotel, ...

    Article : 68 words
  25. RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY SERVICE.

    The Sydney branch of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association held its quarterly meeting last night at the Trades' Hall, Mr. Lamond presiding. The ...

    Article : 131 words
  26. MINING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The rains here during the last week were sufficient to fill the Conrad and King Conrad mine and town dams. The Conrad mine is starting the concentrating mill on seconds and reserve ore, and will not ...

    Article : 298 words
  27. COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES.

    Burrowa.—Alderman W. Rutter and P. Dwyer retire. The retiring aldermen will seek re-election. Dubbo.—The retiring aldermen are:—The Mayor, J. A. Ryan, representing Muller Ward; and ...

    Article : 48 words
  28. TASMANIA.

    Steady rain has fallen all day, and appears to have been general. It will seriously affect harvesting operations, and it is feared much damage will be done to grain. ...

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  29. PUBLIC SCHOOLS' CADET FORCE.

    In connection with the Public Schools' Cadet Force Lieutenant-Colonel Paul (the officer commanding) has issued the standing orders, programme of parades, and target practices for the metropolitan district for ...

    Article : 307 words
  30. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 190 words
  31. CASUALTIES.

    Whilst a seam in named Adolph Scherholm, 18, was engaged yesterday on a punt alongside the ship Corryvrechan, in Darling Harbour, some of the tackling gave way, causing him to fall about 15ft. ...

    Article : 57 words
  32. RECOGNITION OF BRAVERY.

    A public meeting of citizens convened by the Mayor, in response to a largely-signed requisition, was held in the council-chambers to-night, for the purpose of taking preliminary steps with a view to suitable recognising the ...

    Article : 402 words
  33. A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

    A serious accident occurred yesterday to an engineer named Neil M'Neil. He was engaged at North Botany in the erection of machinery, when a piece of it fell on one of his feet, cutting off two toes. He ...

    Article : 68 words
  34. INTER-STATE EXCHANGES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 938 words
  35. ENTERTAINED BY THE LIN YIK TONG DIRECTORS.

    At Quong Tart's Elite Hall last evening Captain S. G. Green was entertained at a complimentary dinner by the directors of the Lin Yik Tong and leading Chinese merchants. There was a large gathering, ...

    Article : 304 words
  36. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Arrived at Wellington: Submarine mining vessels Janie Seddon and Lady Roberts. (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see Page 8.) SHIPPING REPORTS. ...

    Article : 344 words
  37. SCALDED BY BEESWAX.

    Yesterday A. Paddle, 26, tailor, residing at Mansfield-street, Balmain, was engaged melting beeswax, when some of its splashed up, burning his face and throat. He was admitted by Dr. Gordon to the ...

    Article : 44 words
  38. CRUSHED BETWEEN BALES.

    As a man named William Edward, wharf labourer, a resident of the Haymarket, was engaged yesterday on the German Australian Wharf he was caught between two bales of wool and was badly crushed, ...

    Article : 61 words
  39. DINNER TO MR. A. C. COCKS.

    At the Australia Hotel on Wednesday evening the friends of Mr. Arthur A. C. Cocks, of A. Cocks and Co., Limited, York-street, entertained him at a farewell dinner prior to his leaving for Europe. The ...

    Article : 142 words
  40. OUTBREAKS OF FIRE.

    There was considerable excitement early yesterday morning at the corner of William and Palmer streets, Woolloomooloo, owing to an outbreak of fire on the premises occupied by Mr. A Barnsley, butcher, as ...

    Article : 392 words
  41. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The steamer Tanglin arrivede to-day from Sydney to load a full cargo of coal from the Lambton Colliery for Singapore. The Ortrud, German barque, sailed to-day for Valparaiso with 2207 tons of Wallsend coal, and the steamer ...

    Article : 194 words
  42. LATE SPORTING.

    Eunice has been scratched for the Tooroonga Handicap to be run at Cuulfield on Saturday, and Speculation has been scratched for the Anniversary Handicap. ...

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  43. RAID ON A CHINESE GAMING HOUSE.

    Shortly after 8 o'clock yesterday morning the police raided a Chinese gaming house situated at 38 Compbell-street. The raid was planned by Senior-constable Quelch, and at the time stated the officer, ...

    Article : 230 words
  44. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Victoria arrived at Colombo on January [?] The R.M.S. Australia arrived at Suez on January 13. ...

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  45. THE CANADIAN-AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited, managing agents of the Canadian-Australian Royal Mail line, advise the movements of steamers of the line as follow:— ...

    Article : 137 words
  46. LICENSING COURT.

    At to-day's meeting of the Newcastle Licensing Court, an application by Messrs. Earp Brothers and Co., merchants and importers, for a wine and spirit merchant's licence, was granted. The license of the Belle Vue Hotel, ...

    Article : 138 words
  47. PROMOTIONS IN THE DETECTIVE FORCE.

    The Inspector-General of Police, acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Detectives, yesterday afternoon approved of the following promotions in the detective force:—Senior-constable ...

    Article : 51 words
  48. BAR HARBOURS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 97 words
  49. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    Movements:—To Melbourne: 18 bullocks. Bungowannah Park, H. Power; 34 bullocks, Mayfield, W. M'Intosh; 88 bullocks, J. Bull, Waterview, to Wahlder and Wahlder ...

    Article : 32 words
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