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  2. To-day's Cablegrams.

    LONDON, December 29.-The Irish Land Commission have decided to make an average redaction of 14 per cent, on all rents judicially fixed by the Court. The Unionist press and the organs ...

    Article : 83 words
  3. Brevities.

    Land boom on at San Francisco. Italy sending 6000 men to Massowah. A fire at Marrickville. Little damage. The Queen goes on a visit to Florence. ...

    Article : 1,257 words
  4. The George-street Markets.

    A rumor obtained currency this morning in the city that the holders of stalls in the George-street markets had received notice to quit, in order to allow of improvements being ...

    Article : 562 words
  5. Old Public Servants.

    MELBOURNE.-It has been decided by the Executive Council that public servants, between 60 and 65 years of age, should continue in the ser­vice if they so desire, provided they can fulfil ...

    Article : 59 words
  6. Inquiry with Closed Doors.

    TAMWORTH.-On Thursday Mr. Leopold Yates, S.M., conducted an inquiry into the case of Hall, who was recently convicted here on a charge of cattle-stealing. The inquiry was held with closed ...

    Article : 55 words
  7. A Diabolical Act.

    MELBOURNE.-A deal of wrath and indignation has been caused in town, and also amongst the residents of Brunswick, through the abduction and assault of ...

    Article : 183 words
  8. Drowned in Farm Cove.

    An inquest was held at the Soudan Hotel this morning, before the City Coroner (Mr. "H. Shiell, J P.) on the remains of a woman, who was found dead in the water at Farm ...

    Article : 252 words
  9. Gloom Premeditated.

    LONDON, December 29.-The MORNING POST states that the redactions in Irish rents will have the effect of rendering real property in Ireland practically unsalable. ...

    Article : 30 words
  10. Reward for Valor.

    LONDON, December 29.-The Royal Humane Society has awarded a medal to George Beer, of H.M.S. flagship Nelson, for trying to save the life of Major Robilliard, who was lately drowned ...

    Article : 43 words
  11. Her Majesty the Queen.

    LONDON, December 29.-It is announced that her Majesty the Queen will go on a visit to Florence during the ensuing spring. ...

    Article : 29 words
  12. A Council Squabble.

    NEWCASTLE.-The Adamstown Council had a squabble over a lawsuit on Thursday evening. A ratepayer had claimed [?]10 as damages for flooding his house with storm water, caused by raising ...

    Article : 87 words
  13. Italy in Arms,

    ROME, December 29.-In consequence of the hostile attitude assumed by King Johannes and General Negus, of Abyssinia, towards the Italians at Massowah, the Italian Government has decided ...

    Article : 47 words
  14. Alleged Embezzlement.

    At the Water Police Court this morning, before Mr. Marsh, S.M., William Wilson, 28, a woolsorter, was charged by warrant with, that he did on October 26, 1887, being then a member of a ...

    Article : 80 words
  15. A London Theatre in Flames.

    LONDON, December 29.-The Grand Theatre, at Islington, was destroyed by fire last night. For-tunately the conflagration did not break out until after the audience and performers had left the ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. A Joyous Gathering.

    The outcome of the appeal made to the Evening News and other journals by the Rev. A. J. Clarke, pastor of the Burton-street Tabernacle, for a Christmas treat for the poor children of his ...

    Article : 587 words
  17. Home Again.

    LONDON, December 29.-Sir Morell Mackenzie who has been in attendance on the Crown Prince, has left San Remo. He is returning to London. ...

    Article : 27 words
  18. Attempted Suicide.

    A miserable-looking individual, named Thos. Mattox, was charged at the C.P.C., this day, with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his toroat with a razor, and was committed by Mr. ...

    Article : 45 words
  19. Extensive Bush Fire.

    NARRABRI.-A fatal fire occurred at Edgeroi Station, thirty miles from Narrabri, on Wednesday evening. The glare was plainly visible from here. A strip of country, four miles long ...

    Article : 94 words
  20. Intercolonial Warrants.

    Two intercolonial detectives arrived at the Water Police Court this morning the first holding a warrant from Brisbane fer one Charles Edward Spongberg, wanted for wife desertion; ...

    Article : 60 words
  21. Insolvency Court.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 64 words
  22. Strangely Sudden Death.

    The inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ferdinando Camprinie was resumed at South Sydney Morgue, before the City Coroner, this morning. The inquiry ...

    Article : 190 words
  23. Heavy Weather at Narrabri.

    NARRABRI.-We are having heavy, thundery weather. The Namoi is rising very fast. It was at its usual level at midnight on Wednesday. When the Walgett coach crossed at Molly hy ...

    Article : 101 words
  24. Late Sporting.

    MARMION.-The steeplechaser Marmion arrived this morning. SCRATCHINGS -This morning Centaur and Meelsnion were scratched for the Carrington Stakes, and ...

    Article : 32 words
  25. THE BETTING MARKET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 78 words
  26. A Brutal Assault.

    MELBOURNE.-"St. John" Lawrence, an old identity of Marysville, was found in his hat on Thursday morning in an. insensible condition. He presented a horrible sight, being covered with ...

    Article : 94 words
  27. GOSFORD REGATTA.

    The Gosford Annual [?] was held on December 28, but the whele affair was spoiled by the heavy downpour of rain, which rendered it most unpleasant for visitors, of whom, however, a good number were present. The ...

    Article : 285 words
  28. Not Yet.

    Our representative was informed by the Minister for Justice to-day that his Honor Judge Docker had not yet forwarded him that required explanation regarding his attack on all insurance ...

    Article : 557 words
  29. Floods in Maitland.

    A telegram has been received by the Railway Department from Maitland, intimating that the recent rains have caused heavy floods ia that district, and that there was imminent danger of ...

    Article : 50 words
  30. NEWCASTLE SPORTING.

    The Wallsend races have been further postponed till January 5 and 7. The course is very sloppy. The pigeon match for £50 between T. Bird, of the Glebe, and W. Reede, of Wallsend, is fixed for Saturday at the ...

    Article : 74 words
  31. Border Railway Freights.

    A meeting of the Cabinet was held on Thursday. Several matters in connection with railway management were under consideration. The suggestion of the Victorian Premier, that ...

    Article : 111 words
  32. The Alleged Forgery toy a Solicitor.

    David Kirby Farr, a solicitor, was charged at the Water Police Court this morning, before Mr. Marsh, S.M., with that he did forge a certain deed, to wit: a mortgage, with intent to defraud. ...

    Article : 55 words
  33. NEWCASTLE REGATTA.

    The regatta fixed for Kew Years day may be a risky affair if the river continues to run at flood pace, as it is likely to do for days yet. Driftwood from the mountain tributaries is beginning to float down in masses. The ...

    Article : 101 words
  34. Penrith News.

    We hare tads, most unpleasant Christmas. On Christmas Day it commenced raining in torrents, and contained with but little intermission till this (Friday) morning. As a result, all amusements ...

    Article : 304 words
  35. The Weather in the Country.

    LITHGOW.-In consequence of the recent terribly wet weather. Main-street is a sight once seen could never be forgotten. It resembles a ploughed field, only worse. It is disgrace to ...

    Article : 248 words
  36. SPORTS POSTPONED.

    LITHGOW.-it commenced raining here on Saturday, and up to the present time it has been raining incessantly without an intermission of one moment. The officers of the Jockey Club met on Thursday morning, and, after ...

    Article : 142 words
  37. Advertising

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