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  2. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Times opposes the proposal to raise a national fund for the relief of the sufferers by the famine in Russia. Other papers, in discussing the subject, are in ...

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  3. SPECIAL CABLES.

    A hospital at Indianapolis, Indiana (U.S.A.), has been destroyed by fire. The bodies of 19 of the inmates were practically calcined. Thirty other persons also ...

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  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    It is reported that the United States Government at Washington has sent an ultimatum to Chili threatening to terminate diplomatic relations unless President ...

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  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Treasury bills lately issued by the Government of New South Wales are now at a premium. This is owing to the fact that brokers are unable to fulfil their contracts ...

    Article : 194 words
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    DURING last year there were 11 murders, 43 suicides, 50 drowning fatalities, 102 fatal accidents, 1 legal hanging, and 48 deaths from natural causes, upon which inquests were held. ...

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  7. FIRE AT A PALACE IN BRUSSELS.

    A fire occurred at the Arenburg Palace in Brussels, which destroyed the pavilion. The Egmont tapestry and pictures were burned. ...

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  8. ENGLAND AND FRANCE.

    M. Ribot, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, states that the minimum tariff will be applied to Great Britain after the 1st February. ...

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  9. LOCK-OUT OF BOOTMAKERS IN BRISTOL.

    Owing to a dispute in the boot trade in Bristol 1500 bootmakers are locked out. ...

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  10. THE SALVATION ARMY.

    The Court of Queen's Bench has quashed the conviction recorded against the members of the Salvation Army at Eastbourne for unlawful assembly. ...

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  11. EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN ROME.

    Several shocks of earthquake have been felt in Rome, and have caused a panic amongst the populace. Many families passed the night in the open spaces. ...

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  12. RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.

    The Times states that Austria and two other European Powers recently warned Russia that they would resist any armed intervention in Bulgaria by that Power. ...

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  13. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS.

    To-day was observed throughout the colony as a day of mourning for the late Duke of Clarence. Memorial services were held in several of the Protestant churches, the pulpits of which in the ...

    Article : 449 words
  14. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    In reference to the cablegram about the Queensland Treasury bills, it seems that the Treasurer sent bills to the value of half a million to London in December. They reached London last Tuesday. ...

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  15. THE NATIONAL DEBT OF PORTUGAL.

    Senhor Ferreira, the new Premier in Portugal, has made a suggestion that Portugal should sell her rights to the territory of Mozambique, in South-east Africa, ...

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  16. COLLAPSE OF A CHURCH IN RUSSIA.

    A church at Slobodskoi, in the province of Kazan, Russia, collapsed during service. Fifty persons were killed and many others were injured. ...

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  17. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. CUZCO AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Cuzco, J. F. Anderson commander, arrived from Colombo at 6.30 p.m. The following are the passengers:— For ADELAIDE: Mr. Clark, wife, and child, ...

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  18. THE QUEENSLAND LOAN BUSINESS.

    The Times says that Sir Thomas M'Hwraith's charges against Mr. William Lidderdale, Governor of the Bank of England, in connection with the ...

    Article : 87 words
  19. PROFESSOR ANDERSON STUART.

    Professor Anderson Stuart read a paper before the Royal Society on the physiology of the Throat. He cited Dr. M'Cormick's unique operation for cancer performed at ...

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  20. DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.

    Sir Robert Morier, British Ambassador at St. Petersburg, will not be transferred to Rome as was at first arranged. He will remain at his post in the Russian capital, ...

    Article : 59 words
  21. DEPARTURE OF GENERAL BOOTH FROM INDIA.

    General Booth has sailed from India on his return to England. ...

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  22. MELBOURNE FIRE BRIGADES BOARD DEBENTURES.

    The Commercial Bank of Australia is issuing, on behalf of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board, Melbourne, 4½ per cent, debentures, amounting to £100,000. The ...

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  23. THE ELDER EXPLORING EXPEDITION:

    Mr. David Lindsay, leader of the Elder exploring expedition, is now at Geraldton awaiting further instructions from the Geographical Society. He has stated to a newspaper correspondent that ...

    Article : 129 words
  24. THE ROSSENDALE ELECTION.

    The election of a member of the House of Commons for the Rossendale Division of Lancashire to fill the vacancy caused by the elevation of the late member, the ...

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  25. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHEARERS' UNION.

    The annual meeting of the Wagga branch of the Shear[?]rs' Union commenced at the Temperance Hall yesterday evening. Mr. James Mooney, chairman of the branch, presided. The secretary's report and ...

    Article : 171 words
  26. THE FRENCH IN AFRICA.

    A French force attacked Samory, a native chief, on the Upper Niger, in Africa, killing hundreds of Samory's troops. The French loss was six killed and ...

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  27. THE GERMAN TARIFF.

    The Committee of the Reichstag proposes to admit into Germany till 30th April, at the rates accorded to favoured nations, corn, wine, and timber from ...

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  28. WRECK OF A SCHOONER.

    The pearling schooner Eloise has been wrecked. The captain and crew had 100 miles to pull to reach D[?]rby. They were two days in a boat. ...

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  29. QUEENSLAND.

    The Colonial Secretary has received a telegram from Ingham, informing him that Constable Fadden, from Kangaroo Hills, had reported the discovery of human remains near Boomerang ...

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  30. CHARGE OF FRAUD.

    Mr. George Woodyatt Hastings, M.P. for the Eastern Division of Worcestershire, has been committed for trial on a charge of having obtained by fraud the sum of ...

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  31. THE BAR ON THE RICHMOND RIVER.

    At high water there are 7ft. of water on the bar. The steamer Coraki whilst crossing in grounded just within the bar. The tug Protector tried to tow her off, but was unsuccessful. They are busy now ...

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  32. THE GOVERNORSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND.

    It is reported that Lord Onslow has received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies a list of names of suitable persons for the Governorship of the colony for the purpose of submitting them to ...

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  33. POLITICS IN ENGLAND.

    The Liberal party is organising a great political campaign in London during February and March, in view of the approaching general elections. ...

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  34. LECTURE ON THE LABOUR PARTY.

    Mr. George S. Beeby gave an address in the School of Arts last night, under the auspices of the Labour League, on the political situation. There was a good attendance. The lecturer explained that the real ...

    Article : 211 words
  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The R.M.S. Cuzco arrived at Albany from London at 7 o'clock on Saturday evening, and is expected to reach Largs Bay early on Wednesday morning. ...

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  36. GROUNDING OF THE ROTOMAHANA.

    A telegram from Georgetown, at the month of the Tamar River, states that the steamer Rotomahana grounded in the river last night near Georgetown, and is still aground. ...

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  37. CHURCH AND STATE IN FRANCE.

    The French Radicals are trying to force a struggle between Church and State in the Chamber of Deputies at an early date. ...

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  38. FORTHCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    BOWRAL.—In addition to the three municipal candidates already named Messrs. H. Kennedy, T. Mathewson, and Alexander Willie are mentioned as likely to come forward. ...

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  39. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.

    The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand has declared a dividend of 5 per cent. The directors' report states that if New Zealand taxes ...

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  40. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AGRIFULTURAL COMMISSIONERS.

    The banquet tendered the South Australian Agricultural Bureau Commissioners at Bodalla by the Bodalla Company was a great success. The chair was taken by the manager, Mr. Grierson, Mr. Laidley Mort ...

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  41. THE INTERNATIONAL TUG-OFWAR CONTEST.

    The interest in the tug-of-war between Ireland and America, who were till last night both unbeaten, in the international tournament, drew an unusually large audience to the Exhibition ...

    Article : 133 words
  42. AUSTRALIAN BUTTER.

    The bulk of the factory butter received by the R.M.S. Arcadia has been sold at the same rates as those which were recently ruling. ...

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  43. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A fatal accident occurred on the railway line las[?] night. A late train from Fromantlo passed over a man who was lying across the line, killing him instantaneously. A letter was found on the ...

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  44. FASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock passings for the week:—10 fat cattle, R. F. Eckford, Glenron, Millio Homebush, trucked; 151 fat cattle, W. Hamilton, from Noonan Creek to Homebush, owner in charg; 1100 store bullocks, ...

    Article : 275 words
  45. A MARVELLOUS RECORD.

    The frequent publication of figures showing the transactions of the Life Insurance Companies of this country has to some extent familiarised the public mind with the magnitude of the beneficent work they ...

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  46. STABBING AFFRAY AT COBAR.

    A serious stabbing affray occurred this afternoon four miles out on the Nyngan road. Two teamsters, named Windsor and Martin, who were coming into Cobar with their teams, fought. A man named Martin ...

    Article : 134 words
  47. TASMANIA.

    Heavy rain fell late on Friday night, extinguishing the bush fires at Dundas just when the position of the town was most critical. The tramway magazine, containing large quantities of blasting powder ...

    Article : 68 words
  48. PIGEON MATCH AT ARMIDALE.

    Dr. Duflot and Mr. J. A. Jockes shot off another pigeon match to-day for £60 aside, with the following result:—Dr. Duflot shot 46 out of 50 birds, and Mr. Jackes shot 45 out of 50 birds. The match ...

    Article : 70 words
  49. NEW ZEALAND.

    At Wellington yesterday a telegraph employee named Peter Cheyne fell from the top of a tel[?]graph pole, and was killed instantly. ...

    Article : 24 words
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