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    Some of the following items appeared in our seeond, third, and fourth editions of Saturday. ...

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  3. Terrible Shock of Earthquake

    AUCKLAND, Saturday.—The severest shock of earthquake which has ever been felt at Christchurch occurred at 4 o'clock this morning. It lasted several minutes, and awoke everyone in ...

    Article : 114 words
  4. Smallpox at Launceston.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The Central Board of Health has received a telegram from the Premier of Tasmania this morning to the effect that a case of modified smallpox in a vaccinated ...

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  5. Saturday's Cablegrams.

    LONDON, August 31.—The wickets to-day are terribly difficult, and the Australian wickets are falling rapidly. Trott increased his overnight score by 5 only, ...

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  6. Saturday's Sporting.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,032 words
  7. The Fisheries Treaty.

    LONDON, August 31. — The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the United States House of Representatives has reported the bill for commercial retaliation upon Canada, in accordance ...

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  8. Brevities.

    At the Canterbury Park races to-day the Flying Handicap was won by Pugilist, the Park Stakes by Winnie, the Spring Handicap by Elsie, the Disposal Stakes by Albanus, and the Stewards' ...

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  9. Peculiar Mining Accident.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday. — A miner named Slater had his arm fearfully crushed in Maxwell's mine, Inglewood. He was sent below to grease a pump, and got his arm jammed. He was ...

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  10. The Copper Market.

    LONDON, August 31.—The copper market is demoralised. A French syndicate is now offering to sell Chili copper at £73 10s per ton if the whole quantity in their hand be taken. ...

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  11. Miners' Troubles.

    WOLLONGONG, Saturday.—The work at the local collieries is still very brisk. So great is the demand for coal, and so numerous the shipping, that the pilot, acting under instructions from the ...

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  12. The Governor's Trip.

    BROKEN HILL, Saturday.—An enthusiastic public meeting was held on Friday, when it was decided to tender a warm reception to Lord Carrington on the occasion of his visit to Broken ...

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  13. Sugar Bounties Convention.

    LONDON, Thursday.—Great Britain agrees not to impose differential duties in favor of colonial sugar. The convention will continue in force for the decade, from September, 1891. when raw and ...

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  14. Alleged Embezzlement.

    James John Mortlock, 55, clerk, was charged by warrant, before Captain Fisher, S.M., on Saturday, with embezzling the sum of £491 19s 4d, the property of his master, William Pitt ...

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  15. The Tin Market Brisk.

    LONDON, August 31.—A considerable amount of excitement prevails on the tin market, and an enormous delivery is recorded. ...

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  16. The Minister for Mines.

    After Mr. Abigail returns from his visit to the mineral courts of the Melbourne Exhibition, it is his intention to visit Tamworth, Bingera, Richmond River, and the northern and eastern ...

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  17. The Rinks.

    THE ELITE.—The second juvenile grand carnival came off on Friday. There was an immense gathering of spectators to see the fairy sight, and the bright faces and chaste dresses worn by the ...

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  18. MR. BRUNKER'S PROPOSAL.

    NEWCASTLE, Saturday, 11.20 a.m.—The miners executive and sub-committee from the delegate board is still sitting awaiting an interview with Mr. Brunker. Mr. Gregson, who has returned from ...

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  19. Death of Dr. George Marshall.

    We regret very much to have to announce tin death of George Marshall, M.D., of Lyons-terrace, who departed this life at 3 a.m. on Saturday. The deceased gentleman was born in Dromore, ...

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  20. Bathurst Coursing Meeting.

    BATHURST, Saturday.—The coursing meeting, which was to have been held to-day, has been postponed to Wednesday next on account of the rain. The draw is as follows: SIXTEEN DOG STATE.—Ballet Girl v Queen of Hearts, ...

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  21. MR. BRUNKER MEETS ME. GREGSON.

    NEWCASTLE, Saturday, 1 p.m.—Mr. Brunker has just terminated a long interview with Mr. Gregson. The negotiation is believed to have been a very difficult one, but so far as can be ...

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  22. Melbourne Betting.

    Our Melbourne correspondent reported on Saturday: In the betting market on Friday, Volley became a firmer favorite for the Derby, 5 to 2 being wanted, with 2 to 1 the beat offer. ...

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  23. The Condemned Man Hewart.

    There is not the slightest hope that the man Hewart, now lying under sentence of death in Darlinghurst Gaol, will be reprieved. The law will have to take its course, and he will be ...

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  24. Proposed Cycling Sweep.

    The following suggestions are made by Donation Libean in connection with the proposed sweepstake between himself, Wysur, and Clarke: Distances, one, three, and five miles; winner of two events to take stakes. Stakes, £75, ...

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  25. FEELING AGAINST CANON SELWYN.

    NEWCASTLE, Saturday, 2.30 p.m.—It is reported that Canon Selwyn and Mr. Creer, M.L.A., were present at the interview between Mr. Brunker and Mr. Gregson this morning. The report, ...

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  26. A Serious Accident.

    A very painful accident happened at Dillenburg's confectionery establishment, in Georgestreet, on Saturday, to a boy named Thomas Hines, aged 17 years, a confectioner, residing at ...

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  27. The Seddon Memorial Fund.

    MAITLAND, Saturday.—The Seddon Memorial Fond was considerably augmented in Maitland yesterday and last night by the aid of Mr. George Gallon's Skating Rink, which the proprietor generously placed at the disposal of ...

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  28. Melbourne Gun Club Cup.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.-The second competition for the Melbourne Gun Club Cap took place yesterday. The winner was Mr. W. T. Butcher, who killed 9 out of his 11 birds, "Hotham" taking second place with 8. The ...

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  29. PETITION FOR A REPRIEVE.

    A petition for commutation of the death penalty recently imposed on Robert Hewart is being circulated in the city. It is addressed to the Governor and Executive Council, and adduces ...

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  30. A Painful Accident.

    A man named Patrick Cooney, aged 29 years, a carter, residing at No. 19, Little Brisbane street, was admitted to the Sydney Hospital on Saturday by Dr. G. Hughes, coffering from a ...

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  31. EFFECT OF THE STRIKE TN MELBOURNE.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.—There have been 150 men discharged from Mount's Glass Works, South Melbourne, consequent on the Newcastle coal strike. A large boot ...

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  32. Atrocious Murder and Robbery

    LONDON, Friday afternoon.—The Nihilists have murdered a rich widow at St. Petersburg, whom they suspected of betraying their secrets to the police. ...

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  33. Football.

    MAITLAND, Saturday.—The last football match of the season takes place to-day, between Maitland Rugby Club and the Advance Club, of Newcastle. ...

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  34. Western Men Dissatisfied.

    BATHURST, Saturday.—Some dissatisfaction is expressed that no reply has been received from the football authorities in Sydney to the proposal to play a match, Western Team against Metropolitans. This is more especially the ...

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  35. Died Suddenly.

    A widow woman named Elizabeth Gilchrist, 52 years of age, died suddenly on Saturday at her residence, No. 10, Market-row, off Kentstreet. Deceased had been ailing for some time, ...

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  36. Prize Wools.

    Messrs. J. H. Geddes and Co., of Phillip-street Sydney, have offered a prize of twenty guineas for the best fleece shorn by the Wolseley sheep shearing machine from wool in the Gunnedah ...

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  37. The Redfern Seat.

    We have received information that Aid. George Anderson, of Waterloo, has consented to become a candidate for Redfern in the freetrade interest. The matter was finally arranged at 2 p.m. on ...

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  38. The Irish Question.

    LONDON, August 31.—Cardinal Moran has made an important speech at Tuam on the Irish question. In it he declared that Australia was only loyal because she enjoyed Home Rule and was ...

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  39. The Weather.

    PARKES, Saturday.—Steady rain has fallen for the last twelve hours, and is still falling. NARANDERA, Saturday.—We have at last to report a fine shower, which was much wanted. ...

    Article : 208 words
  40. Stock and Share Report.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 178 words
  41. Railway Accident.

    A woman named Mary Ann Daley, 29 years of age, residing at 7, Brown-street, Camperdown, was taken to the Prince Alfred Hospital, on Saturday. She was travelling from Sydney to ...

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  42. Storm in South Africa.

    LONDON, August 31.—News from South Africa states that terrible gale has swept over Algoa Bay, causing the wreck of several vessels and the oss of several lives. ...

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  43. Australasian Mining Exchange

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 words
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