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  2. Aquatics in England.

    LONDON, September 2, 5.40 p.m.—No little amusement has been caused in aquatic circles in London at the latest display of Hanlan's "front." Immediately after the ...

    Article : 294 words
  3. Brevities.

    The city railway extension to be considered at last. Lady Carrington visits the Agricultural Show to-day. ...

    Article : 1,233 words
  4. Political.

    Though there is a strong feeling of opposition to the thirteenth clause of the Income Tax Bill, still it admitted that a good many members are in favor of it, inasmuoh as it not only offers facilities, ...

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  5. Australian Parliaments.

    VICTORIA.—In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, the entire sitting was occupied with the consideration of the vote in the Estimates £80,000 for prospecting purposes. The Government proposed ...

    Article : 585 words
  6. The Centenary.

    LONDON, September 2.—A desire has been expressed here that the Government of New South Wales should invite the members of the House of Commons to visit Australia during the centenary ...

    Article : 58 words
  7. (CABLEGRAM FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    LONDON, September 2.—The president of the Royal British Association is in favor of accepting the invitation from the New South Wales Government to visit Sydney in 1888. ...

    Article : 37 words
  8. The New Hebrides.

    LONDON, September 1.—M. de Freycinet, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, has informed Lord Lyons, British Ambassador in Paris, that the deportation of recidivistes to the Pacific ...

    Article : 138 words
  9. The Case of Harvey Drew.

    Geo. Bernard Harvey Drew, alias Arthur Adair, whose sensational chase and capture by the water police in the harbor some two months ago will be remembered, was brought before Mr. Addison, S.M., ...

    Article : 261 words
  10. Earthquake in America.

    NEW YORK, September 1.—Early yesterday evening a very violent shock of earthquake took place along the whole of the States on the seaboard from Alabama to New York. The shock ...

    Article : 126 words
  11. (CABLEGRAM TO THIS DAY'S "AGE.")

    LONDON, September 1.—Mr. Edward Stanhope, British Secretary of State for the Colonies, has forwarded to the Agents-General for the Australian colonies a copy of a despatch ...

    Article : 340 words
  12. The Late Thomas Walker.

    Years ago Horace Mason wrote: "The soul of the truly benevolent man does not seem to reside much in its own body. It migrates into the life of others, and finds its own happiness in increasing and ...

    Article : 258 words
  13. (CABLEGRAM FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    LONDON, September 2.—Charleston has become completely isolated, the bridges, railways and electric telegraphs being completely destroyed. There were no less than ten earthquake shocks, ...

    Article : 124 words
  14. Materialism v. Spiritualism.

    The third night's debate between Mr. Collins (Secularist) and Mr. Chainey (Spiritualist) relative to their respective phases of belief, took place in the Protestant Hall on Thursday evening. Mr. Thomas ...

    Article : 1,415 words
  15. Earthquake in Asia Minor.

    SMYRNA, September 1.—A smart shock of earthquake occurred here yesterday. No loss of life is reported. ...

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  17. Volcanic Eruption in Europe.

    MALTA, September 1.—News has been received from Galita, an island in the Mediterranean, and north-west of the Bay of Tunis, to the effect that a mountain peak on the island is in a state of ...

    Article : 53 words
  18. The Pacific Cable.

    LONDON, September 1.—Mr. Randolph Want, of Sydney, says that the British Government has promised to subsidise the proposed Pacific cable from Vancouver to New Zealand, ...

    Article : 83 words
  19. Bulgaria.

    LONDON, September 2.—It Is reported that some of the troops which remained loyal to Prince Alexander during the late crisis have been fighting the soldiers of the Kustendju. regiment, ...

    Article : 57 words
  20. Vicarage of Blackburn.

    LONDON, September 1.—It is reported that Dr. Moorhouse, Bishop of Manchester, is endeavoring to persuade Dr. Pearson, Bishop of Newcastle, New South Wales, to accept the Vicarage of ...

    Article : 49 words
  21. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION.

    The Minister of Works has gives notice to move, on Thursday next, that the House approves of the plans, sections, and books of reference of the following railways:—Redfern to Circular Quay; Orange ...

    Article : 74 words
  22. Lord Castleross.

    LONDON, September 1.—Lord Castleross, who was formerly aide-de-camp to Sir Henry Loch, Governor of Victoria, is engaged to marry the daughter of Lord Revelstroke (E. C. Baring.) ...

    Article : 31 words
  23. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

    SOFIA, September 1.—It having been conclusively shown that M. Koiander, the Russian Consul and Diplomatic Agent here, was directly implicated with M. Zankoff and others in the ...

    Article : 100 words
  24. France and Rome.

    LONDON, September 2.—The French Government and the Vatican have agreed to a compromise with respect to the Roman Catholic missions in China. ...

    Article : 28 words
  25. THE INCOME TAX BILL.

    Though Ministers pretended to be exceedingly cast down by the adverse division in committee on a vital clause of the Income Tax Bill last night, yet in their secret hearts they rejoiced, as a way out of ...

    Article : 83 words
  26. New Guinea.

    LONDON, September 2.—The Council of the British Association have voted the sum of £150 toward the cost of exploration in New Guinea, The money will be paid into a Melbourne bank. ...

    Article : 34 words
  27. Queensland Separation.

    LONDON, September 2.—Mr. Edward Stanhope, British Secretary of State for the Colonies, strongly favors the formation of a new colony by the union of Northern Queensland with the ...

    Article : 48 words
  28. Education Department and the Teachers.

    A short time ago a meeting of the ex-students and public school teachers was held, the object of which was to publicly ventilate certain grievances under which some of the teachers labored. It was ...

    Article : 267 words
  29. Massacres in Cochin China.

    HONGKONG, September 1.—Intelligence has been received here reporting that fresh massacres of native Christians have taken place in the northern parts of Cochin China and in the ...

    Article : 47 words
  30. Affairs in Corea.

    SHANGHAI, September 1.—News has reached here that, fearing the establishment of a Russian protectorate in Corea, nine Chinese ironclads recently proceeded to Seaul, the chief town, and ...

    Article : 71 words
  31. (CABLEGRAM FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

    LONDON, September 1.—Sir R. G. Herbert, Permanent British Under-Secretary for the Colonies, has assured Sir J. F. Garrick, Agent General for Queensland, that the passing of an Enabling Act ...

    Article : 52 words
  32. The Mails.

    LONDON, September 1.—The New Zealand Shipping Company's R.M.S. Kaikoura arrived at Madeira this morning. ...

    Article : 18 words
  33. Bishopric of Melbourne.

    LONDON, September 1.—The Rev. G. Austin, Vicar of Whitby, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, will, it is stated, probably accept the vacant Bishopric of Melbourne. ...

    Article : 33 words
  34. Commercial News.

    LONDON, September l.—Wheat: Adelaide, 36s; New Zealand 28s lowest qualities 34s highest qualities. Adelaide flour 24s 6d. The stock of tallow on hand is 16,000 casks. The Stook of tin ...

    Article : 43 words
  35. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

    LONDON, September 1.—The Rev. G. Austin Rector of Whitby, has had a lengthy interview with Sir Graham Berry on the subject of the vacant Bishopric of Melbourne, but has postponed his ...

    Article : 37 words
  36. Advertising

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  38. Adelaide Cathedral.

    LONDON, September 1.—The appeal made by Dr. Kennion, Anglican Bishop of Adelaide, for donations towards the completion of the Adelaide Cathedral, has awakened no public sympathy, and ...

    Article : 44 words
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