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  2. SECOND EDITION. THE BRITISH CABINET.

    The Earl of Kimberley has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. ...

    Article : 21 words
  3. THE WEATHER. EXCESSIVE RAINFALL ON THE NORTHERN RIVERS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 503 words
  4. INTERCOLONIAL POSTAL CONFERENCE.

    The Intercolonial Postal Conference met this morning at 10 o'clock in the chamber of the Legislative Council, Parliament-buildings. There were present:—New South Wales: Hon. J. ...

    Article : 920 words
  5. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) DARING ATTEMPT AT BURGLARY.

    Another sensational attempt at burglary was perpetrated at about half-past a.m. this morning at a fruiterer's shop at North Williamstown occupied by Mrs. A. Smith and her ...

    Article : 215 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Canadian Government, subject to the sanction of the Dominion Parliament, has made arrangements with Mr. James Huddart, managing owner of the ...

    Article : 168 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Earl of Rosebery, the new Premier, has officially informed her Majesty the Queen that he has completed the reconstruction of the Cabinet, consequent ...

    Article : 204 words
  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    THE Earl of Rosebery has informed the Queen that he has completed the reconstruction of the Cabinet. He has received the congratulations of the Prince and Princess of Wales and other ...

    Article : 8,592 words
  9. MATABELELAND.

    News from South Africa states that Captain Dawson, who was despatched with a detachment of troops to the scene of the massacre of Captain ...

    Article : 128 words
  10. THE MERCANTILE BANK CASE.

    The hearing of the Mercantile Bank case was resumed this morning at the Criminal sittings of the Supreme Court As soon as the court opened Edward Dillon, of the Standard Bank, was ...

    Article : 149 words
  11. THE REV. DR. TALMAGE.

    The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, D.D., who, it was announced, intended visiting Australia, has decided to remain as pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. ...

    Article : 31 words
  12. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VINEGROWERS' AND FRUITGROWERS' ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the council of the above was held on Saturday evening. Mr. T. W. Taylor (president) occupied the chair. The secretary states that, in accordance with instructions, he had convened a ...

    Article : 311 words
  13. THE PEEL CRITICISM.

    The Time, in commenting upon Mr. A. G. V. Peel's minute on "The Australian Financial Crisis of 1893," condemns Sir George Dibbs for having, as it alleges, ...

    Article : 144 words
  14. THE RAILWAY REVENUE.

    The railway revenue for last week was £58,653, compared with £64,610 for the corresponding week last year. The weekly average for the current financial year is £54,299, compared with ...

    Article : 39 words
  15. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) FEARS OF A FLOOD AT KEMPSEY.

    Latest reports show that the river is 19ft. 6in. above summer level at Bellbrook, and rising. Hickey's Creek is 26ft., and rising. It is still raining heavily, with no signs of abating. Some persons ...

    Article : 256 words
  16. THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    Parliament was prorogued at noon to-day. The Queen's speech was without interest. ...

    Article : 18 words
  17. STRIKE AT A BOOT FACTORY.

    A considerable proportion of the men employed at Marshall and Co.'s boot factory at Port Melbourne have ceased work, owing to various what they consider to be grievances. It appears from ...

    Article : 408 words
  18. TO-DAY.

    Presbyterian Church of New South Wales General Assembly will be held in St. Stephen's Church Phillip-street, at 7 p.m. The Rev. P. f. Mackenzie, the retiring Moderator, will preach the opening sermon. ...

    Article : 321 words
  19. RESIGNATION OF MR. A. ASHER, M.P.

    It is understood that Mr. Alexander Asher, M.P., Q.C., Solicitor-General for Scotland, whose resignation was recently announced, retired owing to the loss ...

    Article : 39 words
  20. FIGHTING IN WEST AFRICA.

    Advices received from Bathurst, capital of the Gambia settlement in West Africa, state that a detachment of the first battalion of the West India Regiment, under ...

    Article : 74 words
  21. FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT.

    On Saturday afternoon an inquest was held at the Windsor Hospital on the remains of a little girl named Nita Hayward, 8 years of age. The inquiry occupied four hours, and a deal of evidence was ...

    Article : 162 words
  22. THE WEATHER FORECAST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 840 words
  23. POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN ITALY.

    The Italian Chamber of Deputies has passed a vote of confidence in the Administration of Signor Crispi by a majority of 300 votes. ...

    Article : 38 words
  24. DEATH OF A PEER.

    The death is announced, suddenly, of Baron Tweedmouth, Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, father of the Right Hon. Edward Marjoribanks, the chief ...

    Article : 58 words
  25. A FATAL FIGHT.

    A fatal fight occurred at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday night. Two brothers named Hood challenged a half-caste named Charles Macmahon. James Hood fought four rounds and then gave ...

    Article : 124 words
  26. THE DEATH OF LOBENGULA,

    The report of the death of Lobengula has been verified. ...

    Article : 17 words
  27. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE QUEENSLAND DEPOSIT BANK.

    The petition for winding-up the Queensland Deposit Bank came before the Supreme Court this morning, but was further adjourned till Monday. An application for the appointment of ...

    Article : 175 words
  28. THE GOVERNORSHIP OF VICTORIA.

    The Times states that a rumour is current to the effect that Sir George Otto Trevelyan, Bart, Secretary for Scotland, is to be appointed to succeed the Earl of ...

    Article : 76 words
  29. MESSRS. LORIMER, ROME, AND CO.

    A general meeting was held to-day in the Insolvency Court in the estate of T. J., W., C, and J. Lorimer, of Melbourne, merchants, trading as Lorimer, Rome, and Co. Proofs of debt were ...

    Article : 71 words
  30. AN INQUEST.

    At the inquest this evening, before the coroner, Mr. Martin, on the body of Otto Jacobson, found dead near the A. A. Company's raliway line yesterday morning at 1 o'clock, from the evidence of Dr. John ...

    Article : 867 words
  31. ACTION FOR LIBEL.

    The Bank of Australasia brought an action for libel against the proprietor of Whitaker's Almanac for including that bank among its list of bank failures. ...

    Article : 51 words
  32. ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN MORTGAGE BANK.

    An application was made to the Chief Justice to-day by the liquidators of the English and Australian Mortgage Bank for leave to settle the "B" list of contributories, being those who ...

    Article : 140 words
  33. THE ANARCHISTS.

    Thirty anarchists have been arrested in Paris. The gaols are crowded, and are unable to receive more prisoners. Documents which have been seized by ...

    Article : 96 words
  34. THE AMERICAN SUGAR DUTIES.

    The American sugar duties are regarded as settled. The following rates have been fixed:—Three-quarters of a cent per lb. below 80 degrees, 1-10 cent between 80 ...

    Article : 47 words
  35. WOMANHOOD SUFFRAGE IN QUEENSLAND.

    A large meeting of the Women's Franchise Association was held in the Town Hall to-night. The hall was crowded, about a hundred men being in the assemblage. Mrs. John Donaldson ...

    Article : 121 words
  36. FRENCH ESCAPEES FROM NEW CALEDONIA.

    On Saturday a boat containing three men landed at Lennox Head, seven miles north of the Richmond River entrance. The men went to the residence of Miss Hodgkinson, who detected that they were ...

    Article : 395 words
  37. MILITARY ENCAMPMENT.

    Details of the military encampments to be held at the Heads and Longwarren have been issued The camps are to extend from Thursday, 22nd March, to Tuesday following. All participating ...

    Article : 47 words
  38. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Hon. J. V. O'Loghlin, M.L.C., left by this afternoon's express for Melbourne and Sydney. During his visit Mr. O'Loghlin intends to obtain information respecting the opening ...

    Article : 106 words
  39. A TRADE IN RABBITS.

    The Premier has received a communication from the Acting Agent-General, forwarding a copy of a letter from Messrs M'Connechie Brothers, contractors to the War Office, London, in which ...

    Article : 136 words
  40. THE ANNUAL GOLD YIELD.

    The total yield of gold from Queensland fields during 1893 amounted to 616,940oz., being an increase of 1382oz, as compared with the previous year. The principal yields were:—Charters ...

    Article : 234 words
  41. THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

    Mrs. J. B. Martin, lately Miss Victoria Woodhul, recently brought an action against the trustees of the British Museum to compel the removal from the library of ...

    Article : 82 words
  42. TASMANIA.

    Public opinion is increasingly antagonistic to the taxation proposals, and the defeat of the Government is regarded as certain. When the House meets to-morrow Sir E. N. C. Braddon, ...

    Article : 116 words
  43. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock pasitngs:—1000 fat sheep, from Gandymungadel to Flemington, via Nevertire, Donohue and Byrne owners, L. Byrne in charge: 2000 ewes, from Polly Brewan to Flemington, via Rylston, Barton ...

    Article : 136 words
  44. NEW ZEALAND.

    Leila Adair's parachute descent at Auckland was a failure. There were thousands of spectators. The balloon rose only about 40ft. and drifted across a house, the aeronaut nearly striking ...

    Article : 54 words
  45. THE ENGLISH WHEAT MARKET.

    The average price of wheat in the English market is 24s 3d per quarter. ...

    Article : 22 words
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