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  2. A DIRECT STEAMER FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.

    Direct steam communication with the Solomon Islands from Sydney is the latest phase of island business, and in some respects one of the best phases. A thoroughly established service, ...

    Article : 725 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    General regret is felt here at the news of the death of Mr. R. H. Kennedy, which occurred suddenly at Murrumbeena, near Melbourne, this morning, from apoplexy. The deceased ...

    Article : 195 words
  4. NEWCASTLE COAL TRADE.

    The H[?]tton Colliery is working very smoothly. The horses were taken down the mine to-day, after having been at grass for about a fortnight. The coal produced to-day is within a few skips of ...

    Article : 435 words
  5. SECOND EDITION.

    A Socialist manifesto has been issued in Paris, rejoicing at the downfall of the President, M. Casimir-Perier. It says that he found that the weapons ...

    Article : 41 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. ...

    Article : 8 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. ...

    Article : 8 words
  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    M. CASIMIR-PERIER, President of thr French Republic, has resigned. This action was quite unexpected, and has created perplexity and dismay in political circles. ...

    Article : 7,337 words
  9. THE GOVERNORSHIP OF VICTORIA.

    The Daily Telegraph congratulates the Empire and the colonies upon. Lord Brassey's acceptance of the Governorship of Victoria, especially in view[?] of the ...

    Article : 78 words
  10. POLITICAL CRISIS IN FRANCE.

    The resignation of the Dupuy Ministry in France has been followed by that of M. Casimir-Perier, the President of the Republic. ...

    Article : 286 words
  11. THE ITALIANS IN THE SOUDAN.

    An engagement has taken place at Coatit Touat, in the Soudan, between the Italians and a large force of Abyssinians. The Italian troops numbered 7000. The ...

    Article : 60 words
  12. THE VICTORIAN FINANCES.

    Tha Standard this morning declares that the helplessness exhibited by the Victorian Parliament in the matter of the finances of the colony is exercising a ...

    Article : 39 words
  13. THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS IN THE WEST.

    Hearing that the Railway Commissioners were to arrive at Cobar this morning, a public meeting was held last night, at which it was decided to urge the Commissioners to reduce the rates on ...

    Article : 1,355 words
  14. EDISON'S LATEST MARVEL.

    When we were young, and all the leaves were green, there was a favourite toy which used to delight our youthful intelligence. It was to be seen at the old Polytechnic in London, or for those who ...

    Article : 1,338 words
  15. NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE.

    New Zealand butter brought by the steamship Ruahine realised from 96s to 100s per cwt.; the choicest sorts brought up to 102s. The cheese was excellent, ...

    Article : 41 words
  16. LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL.

    The latest bulletin concerning the condition of Lord Randolph Churchill states that he is much weaker. ...

    Article : 23 words
  17. BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY SHARES.

    Broken Hill Proprietary shares are quoted at £1 16s 3d. ...

    Article : 18 words
  18. THE MINING DISASTER IN STAFFORDSHIRE.

    Ninety-two miners are still entombed in the Giglake Colliery, Audley, in Staffordshire, which has been flooded by a sudden inrush of water into the workings. There ...

    Article : 42 words
  19. VICTORIA.

    A deputation from the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Postmaster-General to-day respecting the renewal of the ocean mail contracts and the Pacific cable question. Mr. Reid, ...

    Article : 241 words
  20. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly to-day the Premier stated, in reply to a question, that the Hon. H. C. Childers, if in receipt of money from any Victorian office, would have to forege his pension, but he could ...

    Article : 239 words
  21. GUNPOWDER EXPLOSION IN MONTANA.

    A terrific explosion of gunpowder, stored in some railway cars, has occurred at Butte, in the State of Montana, U.S.A. Seventy-five persons were killed. ...

    Article : 31 words
  22. QUEENSLAND.

    The Science Congress continued its sittings to-day and was again largely attended. The papers read were very interesting. The following are the titles of the papers and the writers:—Chemistry, ...

    Article : 421 words
  23. THE LIBERATOR BUILDING SOCIETY FRAUDS.

    The British Consul at Buenos Ayres, after waiting at Salta for the past 12 months, has left that place despairing of obtaining the extradition of Jabez Spencer ...

    Article : 46 words
  24. LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL.

    The Premier, the Earl of Rosebery, has decided to retire from the London County Council. ...

    Article : 25 words
  25. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Immense crowds attended the railway station to-day to bid farewell to Lord Kintore. The enthusiasm was intense, rounds upon rounds of cheers being given for his Excellency as he ...

    Article : 276 words
  26. THE ANTWERP POISONING CASES.

    At the trial in Brussels of Madame Joniaux on a charge of having poisoned several of her relatives in order to obtain the money on their life policies, several ...

    Article : 52 words
  27. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Mr. Henry Nacnainara, jun., of Oswestry, Gleberoad, announces his candidature for the representation of the Forest Lodge Ward in the Glebe Council. Mr. Macnamara claims that, as a resident of Forest ...

    Article : 134 words
  28. THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

    The balance-sheet of the Commercial Bank of Australia for the half-year ended 31st December was issued to-day. It gives details for ascertaining, firstly, the liquid business; and, secondly, ...

    Article : 325 words
  29. THE WEATHER.

    It is raining heavily, with a S. E. gale blowing. BRAIDWOOD, WEDNESDAY. Steady, soaking rain continues to fall. There is every appearance of a flood. The weather is ...

    Article : 215 words
  30. THE THIRD TEST MATCH.

    The London evening papers publish the result of the third test match played in Adelaide between Stoddart's Eleven and the Australians. ...

    Article : 118 words
  31. KOGARAH.

    Ex-Alderman Arthur Ormonde Butler, of Kogarah, addressed a meeting of ratepayers on Monday evening opposite the Bellevue Hall, Bellevue-parade, Hurstville. Mr. W. Brennan, president of the ...

    Article : 240 words
  32. TASMANIA.

    The half-yearly meeting of the Commercial Bank of Tasmania was held to-day. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The profits for the half-year amounted to £4850 19s 4d. A ...

    Article : 196 words
  33. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the Municipal Association of New South Wales was held in the Mayor's room, Town Hall, yesterday afternoon. There were present—Messrs. W. A. ...

    Article : 621 words
  34. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Further news has been received regarding the reported cannibalism in the Murchison district. The crime occurred recently, 40 miles from Nannine, the victim being a young native boy in the ...

    Article : 210 words
  35. GARROTTING AT REDFERN.

    A dastardly outrage took place on Sunday evening in Bourke-street, Redfern, about 300 yards south of Cleveland-street. The result has been the death of the victim, Mr. Phillp Luscombe, ...

    Article : 467 words
  36. THE FISHERIES COMMISSION.

    The members of the Fisheries Commission, Messrs. Farnell, M. L. A., Mr. Lindsay G. Thompson, J.P., the Hon. R. H. D. White, with the secretary, Mr. White, arrived in Melbourne this ...

    Article : 103 words
  37. ANTI-GAMBLING CRUSADE.

    The Newmarket Bench of Justices has granted the Anti-gambling League a summons against the stewards of the Jockey Club for allowing betting on the ...

    Article : 43 words
  38. MELBOURNE HARBOUR TRUST.

    At a meeting of the Melbourne Harbour Trust to-day a motion proposed by Commissioner Brunton, M.L.C., that during the current year the fees paid to the Commissioners be reduced ...

    Article : 217 words
  39. A DIVORCE SUIT.

    In the Divorce Court to-day the suit of Walter v. Walter was heard before the president, Sir Francis Jeune. In this case Mr. Francis Walter, a member of the ...

    Article : 72 words
  40. NEW ZEALAND.

    H. M. S., Wallaroo arrived from Samoa to-night She brings no news of importance. The wreck of the Wairarapa has now totally disappeared. The headless body of one of the ...

    Article : 138 words
  41. AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING TRADE.

    The leading shipping companies trading with Australia and New Zealand are combining to raise the cargo and passenger rates, so as to avoid the present ...

    Article : 44 words
  42. TO-DAY.

    Freetrade Land and Reform League, Redfern Branch: Lecture by Mr. E. D. Millen, M.L. A., Redfern Town Hall, 8 p.m. Derry L.O.L.: No.3 will Meet To-night, St. Paul's ...

    Article : 172 words
  43. THE BURROWA ELECTORATE.

    Two candidates have been nominated for the seat for Boorowa in the Legislative Assembly vacated by Mr. T. M. Slattery, namely, Mr. Kenneth Mackay and Mr. James M. Toomey. ...

    Article : 49 words
  44. PUGILISM.

    C. Mitchell, the English boxer, has challenged Peter Jackson, the Australian pugilist, to a match for a purse of 1000 sovs. ...

    Article : 29 words
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