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  2. A STUDY IN SCARLET.

    I confess that I was considerably startled by this fresh proof of the practical nature of my companion's theories. My respect for his powers of analysis increased wondrously. ...

    Article : 2,169 words
  3. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

    The Hon. JOHN WARREN, who is one of the members of the Legislative Council for the North-Eastern district, is a Scotchman, having been born at Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 248 words
  4. THE PRICE OF SILVER. THE RATE OF EXCHANGE.

    Silver is expected to have a further fall, though confidence is expressed in its ultimate recovery. The ratio of exchange in India will be settled later, meanwhile ...

    Article : 84 words
  5. LOSS OF THE VICTORIA. TRYON'S LAST MOMENTS.

    Various stories are told cf the gallantry displayed in his last moments by the late vice-admiral. He never lost his nerve and coolness, and when the Victoria ...

    Article : 163 words
  6. THE MARITIME DIFFICULTY. MATTERS QUIET IN MELBOURNE.

    As no now crews were shipped to-day matters in shipping circles were quiet. A crew of 22 has been selected for the steamer Leura, which leaves for Sydney ...

    Article : 211 words
  7. THE MINISTERIAL POLICY.

    There were signs of expectancy in the aspect of the House of Assembly at its time of meeting on Tuesday. Before the Speaker took the chair the stranger's gallery was full to ...

    Article : 3,390 words
  8. THE DISTRESS IN SYDNEY.

    According to the report of the manager of the Benevolent Asylum the extent of the distress in Sydney at present under relief by the asylum is unprecedented. ...

    Article : 59 words
  9. QUOTED AT 2S 9D.

    Silver is now quoted at 2s. 9d. per oz. ...

    Article : 18 words
  10. AN OLD WOMAN KILLED.

    A shocking.accident occurred at Otahuha to-day. Mrs. Smith, an elderly woman, was trying to cross over from one side of the station to the other when an ...

    Article : 81 words
  11. EFFECT AT THE BARRIER.

    Intense interest is shown here in the news received by cable that silver had declined to 3s. an ounce. Messrs. John Howell and Z. Lane, the two principal mine managers on the ...

    Article : 419 words
  12. TRYON'S AUSTRALIAN SERVICES.

    Mr. J. Henniker Heaton and other members of the House of Commons interested in Australia have addressed a letter of condolence to Lady Tryon in ...

    Article : 81 words
  13. MEASLES IN VICTORIA.

    It has been decided to examine all the vessels from Victoria owing to the prevalence of measles in that colony. ...

    Article : 30 words
  14. MEETING OF SHIPOWNERS IN SYDNEY.

    A meeting of the Steamship Owners' Association was held to-day, at which matters in connection with the maritime difficulty were discussed. ...

    Article : 147 words
  15. A COURT MARTIAL.

    An officer who witnessed the collision stated before the court-martial yesterday that the Camperdown lost control of its rudder, and that the Victoria swerved ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. BRISBANE TRAMWAY COMPANY.

    The employes of the Brisbane Tramway Company decline to accept the proposal of the company to pay them by percentage on the receipts. They assert ...

    Article : 49 words
  17. NEW SOUTH WALES THANKED.

    His Excellency the Governor, through the Secretary of State, to-day received a message from the Queen thanking the colony for the messages of sympathy ...

    Article : 137 words
  18. THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

    The South Australian committee have forwarded per R.M.S. Cuzco, which sails to day. five cases exhibits and 15 cases of fresh fruit for the Imperial Institute. The fruit isfrom the ...

    Article : 342 words
  19. THE MUTINY AT PENTRIDGE.

    Five Pentridge prisoners Tait, Hooper, alias Smith, Simpkins, Clamp, and Wilson, charged with wounding with intent to murder the overseer, Jackson, and ...

    Article : 54 words
  20. A CREW SHIPPED AT BRISBANE.

    The steamer Fitzroy, with a non-union crew, left to-day for Sydney without any demonstration. ...

    Article : 22 words
  21. AN IMPORTANT ACTION.

    An important legal question has been decided by Mr. Justice Hood, who delivered judgment to-day in the action of Johnson v. Thornton. The plaintiff ...

    Article : 146 words
  22. GOLDSBROUGH, MORT, AND CO.

    The directors of Goldsbrough, Mort, and Co. in a circular to the shareholders announce that if a majority will assent to the scheme of reconstruction the process ...

    Article : 40 words
  23. POSITION AT PORT ADELAIDE.

    Nothing fresh has transpired at Port Adelaide in connection with the shipping difficulty. The resolution of the men to resist a reduction in wages was not altogether ...

    Article : 1,230 words
  24. SYMPATHETIC ADDRESS FROM QUEENSLAND.

    A loyal and sympathetic address adopted by the members of the Legislative Assembly was cabled by the Governor to the Queen to-day expressive ...

    Article : 113 words
  25. PROPRIETARY SHARES.

    Broken Hill Proprietary shares are quoted at £3 3s. ...

    Article : 16 words
  26. "BETTERMENT" IN LONDON

    The House of Commons yesterday, by a majority of 98 votes, agreed to a resolution (previously adopted by the London County Council) in favor of applying the ...

    Article : 64 words
  27. THE COUNTRY. SUDDEN DEATH OF A SCHOOLMASTER.

    News has just been received that Mr. White, the schoolmaster of the Merriton Public School, died suddenly this afternoon from heart disease. He was apparently in ...

    Article : 100 words
  28. ACCIDENT TO A CHILD.

    On Monday evening at about 9 o'clock a daughter of Mr. John Gould aged 10½ years was badly burned about the face at the residence of her father, Port-road, Hindmarsh, by ...

    Article : 254 words
  29. TASMANIA THANKED.

    The Administrator of the Government has received a cablegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies stating that he had been commanded by the Queen to ...

    Article : 59 words
  30. THE ELECTIONS IN GERMANY.

    The latest returns in connection with the elections in Germany have placed the Government in a small majority, the numbers being—For the Government, ...

    Article : 67 words
  31. SHIPPING.

    Arrived at London: from Melbourne —Amicitia, barque, sailed February 18; Winifred, ship, sailed March 1. From Sydney—Cromdale, ship, sailed March ...

    Article : 87 words
  32. A SALE OF CAMELS.

    Messrs. Elder, Smith, & Co. held a large sale of camels here to-day. Seventy-one were sold, realising about £28 each. The bidding was spirited among a large number of buyers, ...

    Article : 54 words
  33. DEATH OF LORD CALTHORPE.

    The death is announced of Lord Calthorpe, fifth baron, aged 67. The late peer had from 1859 till 1868 represented Worcester in the House of Commons. ...

    Article : 35 words
  34. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Theatre Royal was crowded to overflowing on Tuesday evening, when Gilbert and Sullivan's favorite comic opera, "The Gondoliers," was repeated. His Excellency ...

    Article : 407 words
  35. LAYING UP THE PROTECTOR.

    Sir—Your correspondent, "Disinterested," made a slight error in speaking of the expenses required to keep the Protector commissioned. The salaries of the officers alone more than ...

    Article : 100 words
  36. PUGILISM.

    In pugilistic contests which took place yesterday Mahar heat Val Flood, the Australian, in the fourth round, and Napier, another Australian, beat Burns ...

    Article : 37 words
  37. KILLED BY SYDNEY LARRIKINS.

    The medical examination of the body of Thomas Pert, who it is alleged was kicked to death by a gang of larrikins at Miller's Point on Sunday morning, showed ...

    Article : 189 words
  38. NEW SOUTH WALES RAILWAY MATTERS.

    In spite of the Railway Commissioners' announced intention to ignore such action the secretary of the Locomotive Enginedrivers' and Firemen's Association states ...

    Article : 131 words
  39. ALDGATE VALLEY BLOCKERS.

    Sir—Aldgate Valley, at one time known as a remote part of the Tiers, is situated about a mile and a half from the Aid gate railwaystation, and now covered with smiling little ...

    Article : 416 words
  40. THE MERCANTILE BANK CASES.

    The Government have received a telegram from Colombo stating that Sir Matthew Davies intends returning to the colony by the Oroya, which leaves ...

    Article : 86 words
  41. VICTORIAN SWEATING BOARD.

    The Sweating Board took further evidence to-day, which went to show that women earned on an average about 10s. per week. Mr. E. J. Bartlett, a clothing ...

    Article : 64 words
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  43. SYDNEY BANK-NOTE FORGERS.

    At the Central Court to-day Joseph Williams, with several aliases, who was arrested last night in connection with the seizure of forged notes on the ...

    Article : 82 words
  44. A SYDNEY EMBEZZLEMENT.

    Hugh Alexander Scott, a late accountant in the Education Department, was to-day committed for trial on a charge of stealing £243 and £151 10s., ...

    Article : 54 words
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