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  2. NEWS OF THE DAY.

    Intelligence was received at the police station on Saturday from the vicinity of Cudgebegong Creek, where an old miscreant was reported to have tied an infirm old women to a tree, and after robbing her of ...

    Article : 65 words
  3. ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL,

    The Brisbane steamer made the fastest trip on record up to Singapore, accomplishing the distance in fifteen days and twelve hours from Brisbane. The mails were delivered four days and nineteen ...

    Article : 299 words
  4. TELEGRAMS THIS DAY.

    Sulieman Pasha has taken the offensive, and crossed the Balkans, and a great engagement now seems at hand for the disposition of the belligerent forces. ...

    Article : 42 words
  5. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE.

    The Duke of Cambridge has again been actively employed in his duties as Commander-in-Chief, and has inspected the Rifle Brigade, complimenting them on their appearance, and stating that the ...

    Article : 49 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 40 words
  7. Charge of Steading £900.

    The charge against London Paul [?] and [?] and [?] of stealing £810 [?] G. B. Gatt[?], was again, before the Bench at the Water Police Court this morning ...

    Article : 5 words
  8. SHIPPING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 768 words
  9. The Pacific Mail Service.

    A cablegram from Wellington, N.Z., on Monday stated that it was reported that the Pacific Mail Company still take another [?] off the line. Mr. J. B. Houston, who is at present in Sydney ...

    Article : 87 words
  10. OBITUARY.

    General Le Messurieur, Mr. Surgeon Cooper, and Lady Ormath Waite. DEMONSTRATION AT PRAGUE. There was a strong and significant demonstration ...

    Article : 40 words
  11. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 151 words
  12. The Chinese Outrage in the North.

    Our Cooktown correspondent telegraphs us fuller particulars of the last Chinese outrage on Palmer goldfields, reporting an attempted crucifixion of the orderly in charge of the commissioner's camp, and the ...

    Article : 162 words
  13. SICKNESS IN THE RUSSIAN ARMY.

    There is much sickness in the Russian army, and it has the effect of rendering the troops inefficient. ...

    Article : 27 words
  14. NEW CARDINALS AND BISHOPS.

    The Pope has held another consistory, at which several fresh Cardinals and Bishops were nominated. ...

    Article : 16 words
  15. The Chinese Outrage in the North.

    Mr. Warden Coward has given further particulars of the daring outrages perpetrated by the Chinese at Oakey Creek. The camp was stuck up during the absence of the Commissioner. The ...

    Article : 173 words
  16. THE CIVIL WAR IN JAPAN.

    The civil war in Japan continues with as much vigour as ever. The troops are quite unable to restore order in the disturbed districts. ...

    Article : 29 words
  17. A FAMINE IN CHINA.

    There is great distress in the province of Shinsi, in China, through a severe famine. The bark of the trees on which the inhabitants have been compelled to live is now exhausted, and they are ...

    Article : 88 words
  18. AGUST 15.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 25 words
  19. Mining Operations near Mudgee.

    From one of the miners at work at the Log Paddock, we (says the WESTERN POST) learn that since the removal of the Messrs. Paul's pimpling machinery to the new site it is answering the purpose intended ...

    Article : 144 words
  20. The Drought in Queensland.

    It will be seen from the following extract that the drought extends to Rockhampton, in Queensland. The NORTHERN ARGUS says:—Information received from the selectors continues to be of the most ...

    Article : 200 words
  21. LATEST HONGKONG NEWS.

    Trade with Australia has been seriously interrupted in consequence of the quaratine regulations established at Brisbane and Sydney. There is nothing on the berth, and only one tea vessel is ...

    Article : 42 words
  22. A Verdict for £200 Obtained against an Employer.

    In the action, Dowie v. Overend, the plaintiff obtained a verdict for £200 damages for slander. The plaintiff was a clerk in the employ of the defendant, and the slander complained of was the ...

    Article : 78 words
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    AN incident of political life in New Zealand, which was published in yesterday's Evening News, came opportunely, at the time of the formation of a new Ministry, to afford a good lesson both to ...

    Article : 950 words
  24. Accident to a Coal Steamer.

    On Tuesday night last, as the steamer Eagle was entering Melmore Basin (says the WOLLONGONG MERCURY) a strong gust of westerly wind struck her, and blew her crosswise in the new basin, where she became ...

    Article : 136 words
  25. LATEST FROM FORMOSA.

    The Chinese Government have effected a loan of 5 million taels. The dispute between Spain and China has been settled, the Chinese Government paying sums of ...

    Article : 43 words
  26. The Law in Operation against the Kangaroos.

    The Bill to facilitate the destruction of marsupials has (according to the BRISBANE COURIER) been read a first time. It provides for the proclamation of the Act in certain districts, as may be found ...

    Article : 321 words
  27. THE CAPITAL OF MONTENEGRO ABANDONED.

    Owing to the rapid movement of the Turkish troops and the irresistible character of thier assaults on the Montenegrin troops, the capital of Montenegro was abandoned by its defenders. ...

    Article : 35 words
  28. The Waratah Conspiracy Case.

    The conspiracy case against the Musgraves, father and son, for breaking the window of the Protestant Hall, at Waratah, was concluded to-day. The defendants were fully committed for ...

    Article : 48 words
  29. LATEST FROM JAPAN.

    There has been a fearful gala at Yokohama, and a great deal of damage done to the shipping. H.M.S. Audacious collided with the Chili, and the anchor of the latter killed two men. ...

    Article : 38 words
  30. The New Governor of Western Australia

    Captain Goldsworthy, who recently left Melbourne by the mail to assume the colonial secretary ship of Western Australia, rendered distinguished services during the Indian mutiny, and subsequently ...

    Article : 137 words
  31. THE SENTENCE ON THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARIS MUNICIPALITY.

    The severe sentence passed on the President of the Paris Municipality, for his action towards President MacMahon, has been confirmed on appeal ...

    Article : 33 words
  32. DISASTROUS INUNDATION.—2000 LIVES LOST.

    A most disastrous inundation occurred near Foo Chow. Owing to heavy rains there was a sudden and unexpected rising in the river; 900 houses were washed away and thousands of persons were ...

    Article : 53 words
  33. THE FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.

    The vote for the dissolution of the National Assembly was passed by a great majority, and with great show of willingness on the part of the Radicals to appeal to the country. ...

    Article : 35 words
  34. GOULBURN, Wednesday, 12.30 a.m.

    Mace won the billiard match against Thompson by 36 points. The game was 1000 up ...

    Article : 19 words
  35. The Copper Mine at Bingera.

    Yesterday, the warden and several influential gentlemen visited the Prince of Wales Copper Mine here. Mr. Powell, the land agent, and Mr. Coleman descended the main shaft and measured At a meeting of the Borough Council last-night, there was a lengthy discussion on the action of the Mayor taking temporary charge of the life-boat. A motion to the effect that the Council decline ...

    Article : 283 words
  36. PARLIAMENT.

    Sir HENRY PARKES said he had to inform the House that a short time ago—that afternoon—he received the following letter from his Excellency the Governor:— "Government House, Sydney, 14th August, 1877 ...

    Article : 1,602 words
  37. The Small-Pox at Melbourne.

    The passengers and crew of the ship Macduff (says the Melbourne TELEGRAPH), which arrived in the Bay on Friday last with several cases of small-pox or board, were on Saturday all vaccinated and landed ...

    Article : 163 words
  38. THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN WAR VESSELS.

    As a step towards protection of her interests, thought to be expedient in the present disturbed state of European affairs, the German Government has prohibited the entry of all foreign war ...

    Article : 46 words
  39. A Painful Scene.

    A most heartrending scene was recently witnessed at the Ballarat Court of General Sessions, at the trial of W. H. Tucker for horse-stealing, and showed what misery and anguish is caused by ...

    Article : 54 words
  40. THE TRIAL OF HENRI DE TOURVILLE.

    The trial and conviction of De Tourville for the murder of his wife, caused great excitement throughout Austria, as it was alleged that owing to his being a Frenchmen by birth and an ...

    Article : 70 words
  41. The Hon. W. Hely-Hutchinson.

    We learn that the Hon. Water Hely-Hutchinson, private secretary to his Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson (and brother to Lord Donoughmore), has been appointed to the important position of Colonial ...

    Article : 192 words
  42. COMMERCIAL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 213 words
  43. A PHENOMENON AND EARTHQUAKE.

    There was a terrific shower of sand at Rome and at Aix la Chappelle, in Belgium, there has been a severe shock of earthquake, occasioning great excitement. ...

    Article : 29 words
  44. ROUMANIAN FINANCES.

    Under the influence of Russia a paper currency has been established in Roumania, and business has been greatly aided in consequence. ...

    Article : 23 words
  45. EGYPT AND THE SUEZ CANAL.

    The Khedive has, at the direction of England, taken active steps to protect the Suez Canal from both Russia and Turkey. A feeling is spreading throughout the country in favour of English ...

    Article : 38 words
  46. PORT MACQUARIE, Tuesday.

    The Public School buildings, now under repair, had a narrow escape from being totally destroyed by fire between 2 and 3 o'clock on Monday morning. It was fortunately noticed in time. At the ...

    Article : 395 words
  47. Curious Case of Perjury.

    A case was heard at the Eaglehawk Police Court, on Friday last, which (says the BENDIGO ADVERTISER) affords a very apt illustration of the degree of credibility that may properly be reposed in the sworn ...

    Article : 602 words
  48. THE GREAT FIRE IN CANADA.

    The great fire at St. John's, New Brunswick, falls very heavily on the principal English insurance offices. ...

    Article : 22 words
  49. Stock and Share Market.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 51 words
  50. The Walking Feat at Melbourne.

    The pedestrian match between Woods and M'Cann at Melbourne, on Saturday, attracted considerable attention, several hundred spectators being present at Wilson's Circus to witness the men's powers ...

    Article : 554 words
  51. THE GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN EARTHQUAKE.

    Accounts to hand show that the tidal wave in the coast of Peru was not nearly as disastrous as the earthquake inland. Thousands of lives were sacrificed, and whole towns laid desolate. The ...

    Article : 62 words
  52. REFORM OF THE ASSEMBLY.

    SIR,—Your reading article of the 13th instant advocates the [?] of reducing the number of members in the Legislative Assembly. I do not agree with that idea. If we had thirty members in the place of seventy, what would be the probable ...

    Article : 664 words
  53. RAISING THE VANGUARD.

    Active operations are going on for the raising of the Vanguard, and it is now confidently anticipated that she will be successfully brought up. ...

    Article : 28 words
  54. THE GERMAN NAVY STRENGTHENED.

    Five new effective gunboats have launched from the Bremer yards, and other great efforts are being made by the German Government to place the navy in the highest state of efficiency. ...

    Article : 36 words
  55. THE RUSSIAN INSULT TO THE MARQUIS OF WELLESLY.

    The remonstrance of the Earl Derby with regard to the insult offered to the British Attache of the Grand Duke Nicholas, at the Russian head quarters on the Danube, is reported to have had a salutary ...

    Article : 69 words
  56. Bush Mission.

    On Monday evening a meeting was held in the Congregational Church, Petersham, with the object of prompting the interests of the New South Wales Bush Missionary Society. The chair was occupied by ...

    Article : 151 words
  57. AGRARIAN OUTRAGES IN IRELAND.

    There has been a revival of agrarian outrages in ireland, and they have become general. The law has completely tailed to trace the perpetrators of the outrages. ...

    Article : 31 words
  58. Political.

    The new Ministers will probably be sworn in to-morrow ; but that, we believe, will depend upon the passing of supplies by the two Houses. The Colonial Treasurer, Mr. Piddington, will move in the suspension ...

    Article : 117 words
  59. THE MONEY ORDER SYSTEM.

    The English money order system has bean extended to Java, Summantra, and the Dutch islands. ...

    Article : 21 words
  60. Water Police Court.

    At the Water Police Court, this morning, James Kavanagh, a baker, and Charles Ashton, labourer, were brought up on a charge of having two shirts and a nightdress in their possession, supposed to be stolen. ...

    Article : 116 words
  61. ADMIRAL ROUS.

    Admiral Rous has been buried at Kensal Green. ...

    Article : 10 words
  62. Notice to Jurors.

    The attendance of Jurors summoned for the Jury Court, King-street, to-morrow morning (Thursday), will not be required at all. ...

    Article : 18 words
  63. THE LONDON HOSPITAL SUNDAY.

    The collections on Hospital Sunday amounted to £21,000. ...

    Article : 12 words
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