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  2. QUEENSLAND.

    Messrs. M'Court's store and residence at Dugandan were destroyed by fire yesterday. The fire spread so quickly that it was impossible to save any stock or furniture. The ...

    Article : 46 words
  3. "NO CONFIDENCE."

    The debate on the Address in Reply and [?] M'Gowen's "No confidence" motion was c[?] tinued in the Assembly last evening. Mr. DACEY attacked the Public Serv[?] ...

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  4. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Arbitration Court delivered several important awards to-day. In the Perth tramways dispute the Court fixed the hours at 96 per fortnight for the conductors and ...

    Article : 222 words
  5. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 133 words
  6. RONALD-HARPER CASE.

    A further development took place this a[?] ternoon in connection with the action of Ronald v Harper. Under instructions from the Attorney-General, warrants were issued ...

    Article : 218 words
  7. CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT

    The case of John Wrixon Black, accountant, charged with embezzling several specific sums of money, the property of S. Freedman and Co., Ltd., drapers, of Perth, is one of the ...

    Article : 478 words
  8. SHIPPING.

    Hunter, s, 18[?]0 tons, Captain Thomson, from Newcastle. Newcastle and H.R.S.S. Company, Ltd., agents. Macedonia, R.M.S., 10,512 tons, Captain Bennett, from ...

    Article : 258 words
  9. RAILWAY WORKERS' STRIKE.

    A wire from Herberton states that there is no settlement of the railway strike yet. A wire received from the Commissioner states that the matter of wages in the Evelyn ...

    Article : 109 words
  10. NEW ZEALAND.

    The byelection for Auckland east took place to-day, and resulted as follows:—Myers (Independent Liberal), 2842; Davis (Labour), 984; Richardson (Prohibitionist), 635; Hill ...

    Article : 38 words
  11. DEPARTURES.—June 16.

    Sverre, s, for Fremantle, via Kembla. Monaro, s, for Newcastle. Tropea, s, for Manila. ...

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  12. GREATER PERTH.

    Representatives of Perth and adjoining municipalities carried a resolution affirming the desirableness of some scheme of amalgamation of the city and suburbs, and a ...

    Article : 54 words
  13. ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S ACTION CRITICISED.

    It is understood that several members of the State Parliament will take the first opportunity which offers after the opening of the session next month to make reference to ...

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  14. CLEARANCES.

    Maheno, s, 5262 tons, Captain Livingstone, for Auckland direct. Passengers:—Captain and Mrs. Platts, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Kenderdine, Mesdames Sanderson, Davis, Harrassowitz, Larking, Misses Sinclair, ...

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  15. ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF AUCKLAND.

    Information has been received here that Dr. Cleary, of Dunedin, the editor Of the "New Zealand Tablet," the Roman Catholic organ in the Dominion, and formerly of ...

    Article : 148 words
  16. SEWERAGE EMPLOYEES' STRIKE.

    The sewerage employees who recently struck for a minimum of 9s resumed work to-day, having, with the contractors, agreed on the suggestion of the Acting Premier to ...

    Article : 102 words
  17. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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  18. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—June 17.

    Indralei[?] s, for London, and Liverpool, via Durban; Moresby, s, for Solomon and Shortland Islands, via ports; Innamincka, s, for Melbourne; Karori, s, for Devonport, Burnie, and Stanley; Kakapo, s, for ...

    Article : 117 words
  19. CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.

    In the Criminal Court to-day James Leo Egan was placed on trial, charged with the manslaughter of Catherine Evelyn Aison, aged 3½ years, at Fitzroy, on May 27 last. ...

    Article : 276 words
  20. MINERS' PHTHISIS.

    Giving evidence before the Royal Commission on miners' phthisis, Dr. Harvey said that during 14 years he did not remember one case ot what was known in other States as miners' ...

    Article : 55 words
  21. EXPENSE TO VICTORIA.

    A heavy bill will have to be met by the country for conducting the prosecutions of accused in the conspiracy charges. There is no official information on the subject; [?] by ...

    Article : 104 words
  22. TWENTY-FOUR CHINESE ARRESTED

    In a room, 14ft by 10, 24 Chinese met last night. They were crowded round a small table on which dominoes were plentifully, strewn—other things also. The air was thick ...

    Article : 221 words
  23. FEDERAL DOCKYARDS.

    The Prime Minister this afternoon had a long conversation with the State Premier (Mr. Murray). "We were discussing the census" was all that Mr. Fisher would say in reply to ...

    Article : 92 words
  24. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—June 16.

    Maccdonia, R.M.S., for London, via Melbourne, Adelaide, and Fremantle; Van Waerwyck, s, for Melbourne, via Newcastle. Karori, s (Union line), left Hobart last night for ...

    Article : 190 words
  25. PROTECTING NATIVE FAUNA AND BIRDS.

    The Natural History Science Society discussed Lord Crewe's proposal to prevent the indis[?]riminate slaughter of plumage birds, and decided to take steps to prevent such ...

    Article : 95 words
  26. UNIFORM WHARFAGE RATES.

    The State Treasurer has informed the chairman of the Harbour Trust that he has not yet succeeded in arranging with the other States to bring in uniform wharfage rates, ...

    Article : 57 words
  27. BUSH NURSING.

    A shilling subscription fund has been opened in connection with the proposed King Edward Hospital for Women, and the Government has promised £1500 as a grant, and £300 a year ...

    Article : 73 words
  28. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.

    Mr. J. Hesketh, Commonwealth chief electrical engineer, a[?]rived in Sydney yesterday with Captain Cress[?]ll, Director of the Commonwealth Naval Forces, to confer with ...

    Article : 141 words
  29. THE NORTH COAST RAILWAY.

    At last meeting of the Wingham council a discussion took place upon the proposed railway extension from Taroo to Kempsey. Alderman Murray pointed out ...

    Article : 148 words
  30. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA VESSELS.

    Miltiades, s (Aberdeen line), arrived at Plymouth from Australian ports on Tuesday. Runic, s (White Star lin[?]), arrived at London on Tuesday, from Australian ports. ...

    Article : 210 words
  31. VICTORIA'S GOAL MINE.

    A hewing rate will be introduced at the State coal mine when work is resumed in about a fortnight's time. The rate will be much lower than that ruling at Newcastle. It ...

    Article : 148 words
  32. KILLED IN A MINE.

    The Coroner to-day concluded an inquest on the body of Christian Neilson, who was killed in the State coal mine on June 8. Charles Lawson, deceased's mate, after recounting ...

    Article : 129 words
  33. DESERTED WIVES AND CHILDREN.

    Sir,—Having read Dr. Mack[?]llar's remarks about the large number of wives and children who were deserted by their husbands, I venture to say that in many cases it will be ...

    Article : 224 words
  34. ROUGH FOOTBALL.

    The rough play in the match between England and the Metropolis was generally discussed yesterday. Mr. T. H. Houghton considers some of the ...

    Article : 637 words
  35. PUBLIC SERVICE APPEALS.

    It is the intention of the Federal Attorney-Genoral (Mr. Hughes) to bring before the Cabinot proposals for amendment of the Public Service Act, including a new ...

    Article : 106 words
  36. COMMONWEALTH, FROM LONDON.

    Commonwealth, s, from London, via ports, is due to arrive at the Central Wharf at m[?]day to-morrow. The following is the list of passengers:- From London: Mrs. Weir and infant and maid (Miss ...

    Article : 629 words
  37. COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS.

    In view of the fact that Dr. H. N. P. Wollaston (Comptroller-General of Customs) will reach the age of 65 years, at which retirement from the Federal service is compulsory, in ...

    Article : 160 words
  38. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  39. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday respecting the various bar harbours:—Urunga bar 8ft 3in, crossing 6ft 9in, rise 1ft 9in; Tweed Heads, too much sea to sound; Nambucca Heads, bar [?] 2in, inner ...

    Article : 58 words
  40. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—It is reported that the Premier is corresponding with the other States anent the above subject. It is to be hoped some concerted action will speedily take place, so ...

    Article : 181 words
  41. PURE FOOD STANDARDS.

    It was telegraphed from Melbourne yesterday that the Victorian Premier was waiting anxiously for the report of the conference on pure food standards recently held in Sydney. ...

    Article : 75 words
  42. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    COOKTOWN (1518m).—Dep: June 10, Warrego, [?] Empire, s, both for Brisbane. TOWNSVILLE (1258m).—Arr: June 16, Grantala, s, from Cairns. Dep: June 16, Hopewell, s, for ...

    Article : 1,363 words
  43. FAILURE OF PROHIBITION.

    Sir,—Unless Dr. Bell furnishes stronger proof than he did last night that prohibition in America is a failure his statements under that heading are not likely to make much ...

    Article : 656 words
  44. POLITICS AND PROGRESS.

    Sir,—It is refreshing to note that each Government, as it nears the end of its term, instead of fading into insignificance, like Halley's comet, suddenly bursts forth into great ...

    Article : 510 words
  45. CIRCULAR SAW ACCIDENT.

    Whilst working on a circular saw at Randwick yesterday, James Paterson, aged 27, who lives in Market-street, Clyde, had one hand badly cut and lacerated. He lost a great ...

    Article : 48 words
  46. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON (1239m).—Dep: June 16, Co[?] s, for London. ...

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  47. EARLY CLOSING OE CHEMISTS' SHOPS.

    Sir,—Several, letters have lately appeared in your columns advocating the closing of chemists' shops at 6 p.m. instead of 9 p.m., and in several instances where it is rea[?]ly unnecessary, 10 p.m. ...

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  48. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 8 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.45 p.m. M[?]ng River.—Pyrmont, 11 a.m. ...

    Article : 157 words
  49. THE HILLSTON LINE.

    Sir,—Referring to a speech delivered at Chatswood by the Premier on June 7 instant, upon the land policy, I am pleased to see that that gentleman realises the importance ...

    Article : 451 words
  50. MORESBY FOR THE SOLOMONS.

    The following is a list of passengers leaving by the steamer Moresby, sailing from Federal Wharf for the Solomon Islands at noon to-day:—Mr. F. Snowball, Mr. W. H. Lucas, Mrs. Lucas, Mr. F. J. Barnett, Mr. and ...

    Article : 96 words
  51. AUCKLAND HARBOUR OBSTRUCTION.

    The Auckland Harbour Board have notified that the pinnacles of rock upon which the Kalpara strack have been completely removed. Another small patch 160 feet southward of the Ka[?]para rock has been found, and ...

    Article : 82 words
  52. THE GAS COMPANY AND THE STATE.

    Sir,—In a recent Mayoral minute to the Drummoyne Council Mr. Thomns Henley, one of the most energetic and capable members of the State Legislature, complains of the heavy ...

    Article : 313 words
  53. INCOMING MAILS.

    Mails dated Hongkong May 21, per the [?] will be delivered from the G.P.O. at 10.45 a.m. to-day. ...

    Article : 22 words
  54. ZEALANDIA REPLACES MANUKA.

    It is officially notified from Dunedin that Messrs. Huddart, Parker's new steamer Zealandia will replace the Ma[?]ka in the Sydney-Vancouver service. The Manuka will immediately enter th[?] intercolonial trade. ...

    Article : 61 words
  55. SYDNEY HARBOUR NAVIGATION.

    Sir,—With reference to the remarks ma[?] by Mr. J. Mackenzie, master mariner, in to-day's "Herald," I beg to say that the fairway of Sydney Harbour was defined on the 2nd day ...

    Article : 236 words
  56. NEW AUXILIARY CUTTER.

    A stanch sea-going auxiliary cutter has just been launched from boatbuilding yards of Mr. C. E. Dunn, of Berry's Bay, North Sydney. The vessel has been built to the order of Messrs. Timbery Bros., of La ...

    Article : 82 words
  57. THE PENDLE HILL.

    The barquentine Pendle Hill, which was recently sold has been secured by the Sydney Marine Underwriters' Salvage Association. She will be dismantled and used as a salvage [?]lk, replacing the Sir John Franklyn. ...

    Article : 37 words
  58. THE MINIMBA[?]'S BOILER.

    The Acting Superintendent of Navisation (Captain Alexander Hacking) has received a report from the pilot at Manning River stating that the steamer Rocklily and the [?] John Gollan attempted to tow the ...

    Article : 235 words
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