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  2. LATE NEWS BY CABLE.

    The steamer Turakina, on which a fire occurred, has 4ft of water in No. 4 hold. The meat in No. 2 hold is useless, and the cheese in No 3 hold is valueless. ...

    Article : 123 words
  3. PATRICK PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL

    The monthly meeting of the Council of the above Shire was held Singleton on Friday, when there were present: Councillors R. H. Dangar (deputy President), F. ...

    Article : 1,423 words
  4. GAS STRIKE SETTLED.

    The gas strike in Sydney [?]erminated on Saturday morning, having lasted eight days. The men all returned to their old places at Mortlake, Kent-street. North Sydney, and ...

    Article : 559 words
  5. THE GRAY WOLF HUNTERS.

    As Will Gerry walked toward the stable buildings, a succession of thumping noises broke the silence of the spring dawn. That sounds as if Pedro was kicking in ...

    Article : 2,214 words
  6. SOME GOOD STORIES.

    For the Coronation junction at Westminster Abbey Sir Frederick Bridge was officially asked to "take council and advice with the Master of the King's Musick," Sir ...

    Article : 114 words
  7. LABOUR TROUBLES.

    The Scottish miners have obtained an increase in their wages of 6d per day. ...

    Article : 37 words
  8. INNOCUOUS.

    A certain bishop was somewhat distressed Clint, his gardener could never be induced to go to church. After trying in vain to convert him, he commissioned the coachman' ...

    Article : 84 words
  9. MIDLAND RAILWAY DISPUTE.

    The Midland Railway Company has reinstated Guard Richardson. The directors recognise the possibility of oral instructions conflicting with pointed ...

    Article : 70 words
  10. GENERAL CABLE NEWS

    Parliament was prorogued to-day ...

    Article : 23 words
  11. INDIRECT.

    It was five o'clock on Christmas Eve, and Mr. George, the grocer, stood smilingly behind his tins of pineapple and pots of jam, "Please, I've come for mother's ...

    Article : 110 words
  12. BAKER'S DISPUTE.

    Mr. Sydney Buxton, President of the Board of Trade, has intervened in the bales' dispute. ...

    Article : 34 words
  13. REFORM OF UPPER HOUSE.

    The "Daily Telegraph" states that the Cabinet has drafted a scheme for the reform of the House of Lords, but it will not be introduced during the coming session. ...

    Article : 39 words
  14. CUTTING

    The late Mr. George Grossmith, was once listening to a young lady pianist—a very bad pianist—whose mother was distractingly enthusiastic. She predicted a ...

    Article : 75 words
  15. AMERICA CUP.

    Sir Thomas Lipton stated in an interview that he had received world-wide congrautlations on his decision to again contest the America Cup. He believes that the new ...

    Article : 62 words
  16. THE DIFFERENCE.

    "A fat man," replied John Drew, the netor," could not help laughing one day at the ludierous appearance of a very bow-legged chap—one of those arch-looking chaps, you ...

    Article : 121 words
  17. BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.

    The February returns issued by the Board of Trade show that the imports of the United Kingdom increased by £4,077,11. exports by £2,68,424, and re-experts by £,[?],632 ...

    Article : 46 words
  18. THE AUSTRALIA'S TRIALS.

    The battleship Australian has returned to Devonport after a successful three-quarter speed trial, extending over 30 hours. ...

    Article : 22 words
  19. FOSTERTON UNION CHURCH.

    The late Mr. William Wade, of Bellevue, gave a site in Coombe Park for a Union Church (writes a correspondent). The church was perched on a small hill, to be in ...

    Article : 448 words
  20. INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

    In international Rugby football, Wales defeated Ireland by 16 points to 13. ...

    Article : 18 words
  21. SELF-PROTECTION.

    The opposing outside-left was a terror. He bundled into an opponent with a savage impulsiveness that spread dismay. At half-time the opposing outside-right accosted ...

    Article : 82 words
  22. DISTILLERS FINED.

    Four distillers at Cambrai have been fined £50,000 defrauding the excise officers. ...

    Article : 50 words
  23. DAMAGED BARQUE.

    The barque Anna, from Geelong, has arrived in a seriously damaged condition, owing to a collision in the Channel. ...

    Article : 34 words
  24. A HINT

    A Scotch beadle was very much in love, and was also extremely bashful. He could not make up his mind to ask the woman for her heart and hand in the ordinary ...

    Article : 110 words
  25. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Pauline Johnson, the Indian poetess. ...

    Article : 27 words
  26. COMPULSORY INSURANCE.

    The Second Chamber of the Netherlands Legislature has adopted a bill providing for the compulsory insurance of workmen against old age and sickness. ...

    Article : 46 words
  27. HOSPITAL SCANDAL.

    The report on the administration [?] general management of the Queen's Memorial Infectious Diseases Hospital, Melbourne has been presented to the acting ...

    Article : 486 words
  28. REBUKED.

    Mr. X. is a respectable gentleman who, though he has been married several years, has not yet lost his admiration for a pretty girl. Having occasion to remove from his present ...

    Article : 112 words
  29. BIG FORGERY.

    Two persons simultaneously cashed cheques for £12,000 each at a bank in Genon. It was immediately discovered that the cheques were exactly similar. The door of the bank ...

    Article : 52 words
  30. DISASTROUS FIRE.

    In regard to the disastrous fire in Yokohama it is stated that the Exchange, several silk factories, godowns, and 250 buildings were burned, the damage being estimated at ...

    Article : 32 words
  31. NO RISKS.

    Dr. Norman Macleod was the idol of his Scotch parishioners. One day the minister of the next parish to that of Dr. Macleod was sent for to see a working man who was ...

    Article : 127 words
  32. ALLEGED BRIBERY.

    IN the trial of Attorney Darrow, accused of bribery in connection with the defence of the men who dynamited the "Times" building, the jury disagreed, and a new trial was ordered. ...

    Article : 39 words
  33. WHEN THERE WAS ROOM

    One Sunday a clergyman accosted by an old lady. "I want to tell you, sir," she said, "how much I enjoy going to church on the days when you preach." The elergyman said. ...

    Article : 59 words
  34. UNPRECEDENTED SEAS.

    Unprecedented seas are being experienced. They have destroyed the extension of the quay and invaded the streets, flooding many residences. ...

    Article : 45 words
  35. MINING MATTERS.

    Mr. E. Peters, acting president of the Colliery Employees' Federation, stated on Saturday that he had received a telephone message from Mr. A. R. Cane, secretary to the ...

    Article : 113 words
  36. NO AMNESTY.

    After signing a bill granting an amnesty to 6000 persons imprisoned as a result of the recent rebellion, President Gomez has decided to yield to the American protest, and vote ...

    Article : 61 words
  37. FRAUD ON SAVINGS BANK.

    Mr. A. C. Cropley, of Warragul, sent his Savings Bank passbook to the head office of the Savings Bank, in Elizabeth street, Melbourne, by post a few days ago, through the ...

    Article : 184 words
  38. ROYAL VISIT TO VIENNA.

    Courtney's Agency announces that King George and Queen Mary will visit Vienna at the end of May. ...

    Article : 158 words
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