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  2. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    A fatal accident occurred on the railway line at 3 o'clock this morning. Adam Dick, a fettler on the line, residing six miles from Albury, came in on a trolly to fetch a nurse for his wife. He started back ...

    Article : 148 words
  3. CRISIS IN THE COAL TRADE.

    The result of the meeting of the miners' delegates, published in yesterday's Herald, has not altered the position so far as the owners are concerned. At any rate, no definite line of action has ...

    Article : 1,622 words
  4. APPALLING COLLIERY DISASTER. EXPLOSION IN THE BRUNNER COAL MINE NEW ZEALAND.

    The little mining township of Brunnerton, situated about seven miles from Greymouth, on the west coast of the South Island, was the scene to-day of an appalling catastrophe in the Brunner ...

    Article : 873 words
  5. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Major J. W. Castine, who is a descendant of Baron Castine, founder of the town of that name in Maine, United States, 200 years ago, has received from the corporation of the town a cordial ...

    Article : 244 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    The Sultan of Turkey has protested against the despatch of the Upper Nile expedition. It is reported that France and Russia ...

    Article : 71 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    An appalling disaster has occurred in the Brunner coal mine, near Greymouth, on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. About 9.30 yesterday morning a loud explosion ...

    Article : 7,450 words
  8. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Speaking at the Canada Club last night, Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, delivered an important speech upon the question of Imperial ...

    Article : 314 words
  9. THE MAITLAND HOSPITAL.

    In consequence of conflicting reports received in regard to the strain on the Maitland Hospital by the spread of typhoid, Dr. Miles, superintendent of the Hospital for the Insane at Newcastle, visited the ...

    Article : 116 words
  10. THE BRITISH OCCUPATION OF EGYPT.

    France insists that Great Britain shall give precise pledges as to the evacuation of Egypt. ...

    Article : 29 words
  11. THE COWRA ELECTION.

    Mr. M'Gowen, leader of the labour party, addressed a very large and enthusiastic meeting last night at the Centennial Hall in furtherance of the candidature of Mr. Lamond, the selected labour ...

    Article : 205 words
  12. QUEENSLAND.

    The official landing of Lord Lamington is fixed for Easter Monday. Two men have been arrested at Stanthorpe, charged with issuing counterfeit bank-notes. ...

    Article : 125 words
  13. THE DERVISHES AGAIN MENACING KASSALA.

    The Dervishes, with a large force of infantry and cavalry, are again approaching Kassala. ...

    Article : 25 words
  14. THE SULTAN INCENSED AT ENGLAND.

    The Sultan of Turkey is incensed at the action of England with regard to Upper Egypt. The Sultan disapproves of the conduet ...

    Article : 100 words
  15. ACCIDENTS TO MINERS.

    A fatal accident occurred this morning at the Wallsend Colliery. A miner, Joseph Sheldon, was killed by the roof falling on him. He was dead when picked up. He leaves a wife and family. ...

    Article : 1,935 words
  16. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Parfitt, manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Welliagton, has been appointed permanent manager of the Sydney branch. The Wellington Post states that Sir W. B. ...

    Article : 156 words
  17. THE TRANSVAAL.

    At the close of the evidence to-day against Dr. Jameson and the officers of the Chartered Company, charged with being concerned in the raid on the ...

    Article : 113 words
  18. ENGLAND AND VENEZUELA.

    Replying to a question in the House of Commons last night, Mr. C. T. Ritchio, President of the Board of Trade, said that the solution of the difficulty with regard ...

    Article : 86 words
  19. CENTENARY OF THE ILLA WARRA DISTRICT. AN ENTHUSIASTIC DEMONSTRATION.

    The celebration of the first landing of Europeans in the Illawarra district took place yesterday in wollongong. The proceedings were of Buch a character as to entitle them to be regarded as of historical ...

    Article : 140 words
  20. TASMANIA.

    Dr. Smart died this morning. The W. C. T. U. Convention to-day passed a resolution in favour of womanhood suffrage. ...

    Article : 26 words
  21. IMPERIAL PENNY POSTAGE.

    The Associated Chambers of Commerce have passed a resolution recommending the adoption of an Imperial ponny postage systom. ...

    Article : 78 words
  22. THE VICTORIAN RAILWAY COMMITTEE.

    The members of the Victorian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways yesterday praclically concluded their investigations in regard to the questions of railway construction, management, ...

    Article : 651 words
  23. GOLDFIELDS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Gimlet leases at the Ninety Mile, which were placed under offer a short time back for £20,000, have been taken over, and the purchase money has been paid. The leases comprise 26 acres, and ...

    Article : 123 words
  24. THE PROCESSION.

    At 11 o'clock a procession started from Jubiles Bridge, and passed along the main street. It was headed by four mounted troopers, who were followed by 16 aboriginals led by King Micky (chief of the ...

    Article : 166 words
  25. ITALY AND ABYSSINIA.

    The Italian Senate has unanimously voted the credits demanded by the Government for carrying out the campaign in Abyssinia. ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. SCENE OF THE FESTIVITIES.

    This site was chosen for the celebration on account of its proximity to the famous lagoon, which bears the name of the boat used by Bass. Many of the company ascended the hills bordering the grounds ...

    Article : 202 words
  27. THE NORTH POLE.

    Russian scientists have decided, in the event of Dr. Nansen not returning from his North Polo expedition by the autumn of this year, to despatch a search ...

    Article : 162 words
  28. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.

    In the Criminal Court to-day John Alfred Davis, known as "Professor" Davis, was placed on trial on a oharge of manslaughter. According to the case for the Crown. Davis, who deseribed ...

    Article : 111 words
  29. THE GOLDFIELDS OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    Mr. A. Hoffaung, of the firm of Hoffnung and Co., arrived in Sydney yesterday from London. He was seen during the evening by a Herald reporter, who interviewed him as to the manner in which ...

    Article : 604 words
  30. A PREVIOUS NEW ZEALAND DISASTER.

    The West Coast coal mines of New Zealand have never previously been the scene of any accident of moment, but a terrible explosion occurred in the Kaitangata coal mine, ...

    Article : 166 words
  31. THE LUNCHEON.

    The luncheon took place in the pavilion attached to the grand stand. The Mayor (Alderman J. A. Beatson) presided, and there were present—Aldermen O'Donnell, Kirby, A. Fraser (Shellbarbour), ...

    Article : 572 words
  32. SHEARING RATES FOR 1896.

    The shearing rates for 1896 for Victoria and South Riverina have been announced by circular as follows:—In that portion of New South Wales west or north-west of the ...

    Article : 131 words
  33. PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD INQUIRY.

    The Public Service Board, which had been appointed by the Executive Council a Royal commission for the purpose of conducting an inquiry into the alleged acceptance of a bribe by a Government official, ...

    Article : 338 words
  34. CABLE BETWEEN AMERICA AND JAPAN.

    The Government of Hawaii has refused to grant the Hon. Audley Coote exclusive landing rights for a cable between the United States and Japan, via Hawaii. ...

    Article : 34 words
  35. THE PARIS SCANDAL.

    Two of the Parisian journalists charged with blackmailing the late M. Max Lebaudy, the French millionaire conscript, have been found guilty and sentenced to ...

    Article : 43 words
  36. ESTATE OF THE LATE SIR SAMUEL WILSON.

    A substantial contribution to the public revenue for the current month has been made from the estate of the late Sir Samuel Wilson. The value of the estate in Victoria liable to payment of ...

    Article : 75 words
  37. THE PARISH OF ST. GEORGE.

    The Kogarah section of the parish of St. George welcomed the Rev. Arthur Kilworth to the parish by means of a tea and public meeting at the School of Arts, Kogarah, on Wednesday evening. The hall ...

    Article : 268 words
  38. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 152 words
  39. MORTGAGE COMPANY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The balance-sheet of the Mortgage Company of South Australia shows a credit balance of £8619 for the past year. A dividend at the rate of 3 per cent. per ...

    Article : 68 words
  40. THE SANGSTER INQUIRY BOARD.

    The sangater inquiry Board contintted its work to-day, and dealt with the charge that on one occasion the Tyrian proceeded to sea with one of her davits not in proper working order. Mr. ...

    Article : 60 words
  41. A SUPPOSED BOAT ACCIDENT.

    A message has been received from Geelong that at about half-past 4 this afternoon a man noticed a sailing boat apparently in distress about four miles from Point Henry. He went to his house ...

    Article : 77 words
  42. ACCIDENT TO A MAIL COACH.

    The mail coach from Bombala to Pambula went over the cutting coming down the Big Jack Mountain early this morning. Fortunately there were no passengers on board. The driver was considerably ...

    Article : 49 words
  43. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following is the account of stock that has been trucked from here during the last few days:— Two trucks of sheep, Carcoar to Flemington, Thomas Fitzpatrick to Hill, Clark, and Company. ...

    Article : 47 words
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