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  2. DEVELOPMENT OF AUSTRALIA.

    In speaking at the Lord Mayor's dinner to-night, the Prime Minister (Mr. D[?]akin) said that the Government had launched and were about to launch a series of projects affecting ...

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  3. QUEENSLAND JUBILEE.

    Queensland has commenced its jubilee carnival. The northern capital is filling rapidly— filling with men and women from all parts of ...

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  4. UNFORTUNATE NOUMEA.

    In 1873 I first made out the lighthouse inside the reef that completely encircles the island of New Caledonia from the maintop of the old barque Meander, haling from Adelaide with a ...

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  5. ENERGETIC LIGHT HORSE.

    Some 50 N.C.Os. of the 2nd Light Horse Brigade went into barracks at Paddington yesterday morning in order to brush up their drill and taining. ...

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  6. NEWCASTLE.

    The following vessels have cleared at the Customs-house:—Alabama, s, for Melbourne, with 2770 tons coal; Vennachar, s, for Honolulu, with 6971 tons. ...

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  7. SHIPPING.

    [?], s., 19[?] tons, Captain Chavin, from the New [?]brides Group; via Noumea. Passengers—Mr. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Miss and Mr. Adams, Mr. Le[?] Conteur, Mr. and Mrs. Jewett and sen, Mr. Harland, Mr. ...

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  8. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 77 words
  9. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    At the Quarter Sessions Court to-day, before Judge Fitzhardinge, two youths, named Richard Beale and Fred. Stanborough, aged respectively 18 and 20 years[?] were charged with ...

    Article : 222 words
  10. ARRESTING A BETTOR.

    On Saturday afternoon the police arrested two or three men on the Victoria Park racecourse on a charge of betting. Constable Noblett was conveying one to the ...

    Article : 128 words
  11. THE MISSING SE[?]STERN.

    The Norddeutscher L[?]oyd's Eastern passenger steamer Prinz Sigismund, which made a search for the missing German yacht Seestern on her way from German New Guinea, ...

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  12. THE WHITE PLAGUE.

    In the opinion of Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, the existence of consumption is a scandal to civilisation. He expressed that belief yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall at a ...

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  13. DEPARTURE.—Aug. 9.

    Sydney, s, for Newcastle. ...

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  14. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,350 words
  15. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 10.

    Orsova, R.M.S., for Brisbane; Coolgardie, s, for Melbourne, Adelaide, and Western Australian ports; Time, s, for Brisbane, Maryborough, [?]berg, and Rockhampton; Arawatta, s, for Melbourne; Wyandra, s, for ...

    Article : 134 words
  16. GENERAL STAFF SCHEME.

    Appointments of officers in connection with the Imperial General Staff, which is now being given definite shape, are to be confirmed at a meeting of the Executive Council this ...

    Article : 204 words
  17. FEDERAL STEAMER SEARCHING.

    The External Affairs Department has learnt that the German surveying vessel Planet unsuccessfully searched for the Seestern in the Louislade Archipelago, and that the warship ...

    Article : 143 words
  18. CLEARANCES.—Aug. 9.

    Zambesi, s, 3727 tons, Captain Baker, for Kahlul, via Newcastle. Sydney, s, 1989 tons, Captain Roy, for Newcastle. ...

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  19. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—Aug. 9.

    Orsova[?] R.M.S., for Brisbane; Coolgardie[?] s, for Fremantle, via ports: period[?] s, for Port Pirie and Wallaroo[?] via Newcastle: Time, s, for Queensland ports[?] Worms. s, for Hamburg, via Queensland and ...

    Article : 71 words
  20. MOVEMENTS OF OVERSEA STEAMERS.

    Wes[?] (Nord-deutscher L[?]oyd cargo service) left Ant[?] on Saturday last for Sydney, via ports. Run[?] (White Star liner) arrived at Capetown on Sunday, from Sydney, on route to London. ...

    Article : 63 words
  21. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    When the House of Representatives reassembles on Tuesday, at 3 p.m., the Coinage Bill will be further considered in committee. The debate on the Northern Territory Bill will ...

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  22. PASSENGERS COMING BY [?]THRIE.

    Appended is a list of passengers on board Burns, Philp, and Co.'s Eastern steamer Guthrie[?] due here on Saturday week next from Singapore and Java, via ports:— ...

    Article : 90 words
  23. EMPIRE COMMERCIAL CONGRESS.

    The Sydney Chamber of Commerce is in receipt of advice that the president of the Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire, Sir Albert Spicer, is a passenger by ...

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  24. MISHAP TO THE WESTRALIA.

    While entering Newcastle Harboar from Sydney on Friday morning the steamer Westralia took the ground. The local navigation authorities sent a diver to examine the bottom of the Westralia, and he ...

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  25. GRAFTON QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions opened on Friday, before Judge Scholes. Oliver Rafferty and Ernest Edward Kingsley ploaded guilty to stealing money at Coff's Harbour, the property of ...

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  26. F[?]ONA AT [?].

    A private cable message received yesterday stated that the Colonial Sugar R[?]ing Company's steamer Fiona[?] arrived at Lautoka, Fiji, on Sunday morning, from Sydney. ...

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  27. DUCKENFIELD RETURNS.

    Messrs. J. and A. Brown's steamer Duckenfield, which was despatched some days age to look for the steam tug C[?] and her charge, the ship L[?]ster Castle, returned to port last evening. The Duckenfield steamed ...

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  28. AMUSEMENTS.

    A meeting of the ladies' committee was held at Elvy's music warehouse yesterday afternoon, when amongst those present were Mrs. J. C. Williamson, Mrs. Bland Holt, Miss [?] Pollo[?]k, M[?]s Lucy C[?], and ...

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  29. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    The question of introducing the principle of adult suffrage to municipal elections was placed before the Paddington Council last night. Alderman Lofts moved that the ...

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  30. WOMEN ANTI-SOCIALISTS.

    The Women's Conference was continued on Saturday. A blackboard demonstration was given at the rooms of the Q.W.E.L. by Mrs. Walter Taylor of the Hare-Spence system of ...

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  31. TRIALS OF THE OTRANTO.

    The Otranto, the first of two steamers built by Messrs. Workman, Clark, and Co., of Belfast, for the Orient Company's mail service with Australia, was last month [?] speed trials. The vessel, which has a ...

    Article : 465 words
  32. THE [?].

    At P[?]ling's, when the box plan was opened yesterday morning for the grand faney [?] carnival on August [?], the first two [?] were instantly marked off, while two others are well in demand. The ...

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  33. CASUALTIES.

    A piece of concrete weighing about four pounds fell from the top floor at Grace Bros. yesterday on to the head of Richard J. Hilder, a cleaner, 50 years of age, living in ...

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  34. COOTAMUNDRA SCHOOL ADDITIONS

    The additions to the Superior Public School were opened on Saturday by Mr. Hogue (Minister for Public Instruction). One thousand people, including nearly 40 children, were ...

    Article : 153 words
  35. CHEAP MEDICINE.

    Sir,—I read with not a little surprise the evidence of a chemists's assistant before the Wages Board to the effect that if you went to one chemist with a prescription and he ...

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  36. ACCOUNTANTS' INSTITUTE.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the council of the Institute of Incorporated Accountants of New South Wales last evening, the president was authorised to despatch a cable to London ...

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  37. FALL FROM A SHED.

    A boy of 10, Alfred Gherringer, living in Macarthur-street, Ultimo, fell from a shed yesterday afternoon on a piece of broken glass. His left leg was severely lacerated, ...

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  38. BAD WEATHER IN WEST.

    The weather continues unsettled, with squally wind and heavy downpours of rain. In Perth 189 points fell in 48 hours. A heavy gale was experienced at Fremantle and along ...

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  39. SWALLOWED LINIMENT.

    Racha[?]l El[?]en Sims, a married woman, living with her husband in Abattoirs-road Rozelle, was taken to the Balmain Cottage Hospital by the Civil Ambulance last night, ...

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  40. FIRE AT LAWSON.

    On Saturday the residence of Mr. Sydney Lennon, shire clerk, was destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Lennon, together with relatives and friends from Sydney, were at a concert at ...

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  41. DREADFUL FATALITY.

    A Winton wire states that as James Cox, engineer, was being drawn up from a well at Vindena on Saturday, the chain broke. He fell into the water, and the body was ...

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  42. BAR HARBOURS.

    The following telegrams were received yesterday respecting the condition if the various bar harbours:— Clarence Heads, bar 17ft 6in, tide 4ft 9in. crossing 12ft 6in. tide 2ft 3in[?] Cape Hawke, bar 5ft 6in at high ...

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  43. DEAD BABY AT DARLING POINT.

    The dead body of a fully developed [?] infant was found yesterday off Yarranabee-road, Darling Point. The body was wrapped in a portion of a white muslin curtain and a ...

    Article : 74 words
  44. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000m).—Arr: Aug. 7, Airlie, s, from Sydney. COOKTOWN (1550m).—Passed: Aug. 9, Carpentaria, s, bound from London to Brisbane, Dep: Aug. 9, ...

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  45. ARGENTINE SHOW.

    New Zealand sheepbreeders suggest that if the Government will assist in chartering a special steamer to carry exhibits to the Argentine agricultural show the Australian ...

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  46. NURSE'S ACCIDENTAL DEATH.

    The coroner, Mr. R. H. Antill, held an inquest to-day concerning the death of Eliza Mary Swanson, nurse, aged 38, which occurred at the residence of Mr. John Boardman[?] Daisy ...

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  47. DREADNOUGHT FUND.

    The Camdon collection for the Dreadnought fund closed with a total of £600. ...

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  48. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    BLUFF (1107m)[?]—Arr: Aug. 9, Moann, s, from Hobart. Dep: Aug. 9, Manuka, s, for Melbourne. ...

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  49. FIJI[?] SHIPPING.

    SUVA (174[?]m).—Arr: Aug. 9, Navua, s, from Auckland; H.M.S. Prometheus, from New Hebrides. Dep: Aug. 9, Makura, R.M.S., for Vancouver, en route from Sydney. ...

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  50. THE WEATHER.

    The Central Postal Administration received a wire on Monday to the effect that owing to heavy snow the Tumberumba road is in a worse condition than for many years past. It is probable, however, that the ...

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  51. THE NEW MAIL LINER.

    Since the Orient Company's new mail steamer Orsova has been berthed at the Circular Quay she has been an object of great interest and admiration. ...

    Article : 294 words
  52. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 176 words
  53. QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

    The delegates to the local authorities' conference were entertained at a banquet at the Exhibition Hall on Saturday by the Mayor of Brisbane. ...

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  54. LIGHT TO MODERATE FALLS.

    Very light to moderate rain has been recorded generally west of the [?]ablelands and an isolated heavy fall on the extreme North Coast. The heaviest amount was 115 points at Tweed Heads. Boomi had ...

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  55. FOUND DROWNED.

    The body of Mr. Matthew Corbett, farmer, Miller's Forest, was discovered in the river at Dockyard Wharf on Saturday. Deceased i[?] supposed to have fallen in the river on ...

    Article : 69 words
  56. POSTAL COMMISSION.

    The Postal Commission took further evidence to-day. Mr. William Blandford, manager of telegraphs, Melbourne, continued his evidence. ...

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  57. PROPERTY DAMAGED IN PERTH.

    PERTH.—Heavy rain and hail have prevailed during the last few days. The wind blew with hurricane force on Saturday night. Telephone wires were blown down, and damage was caused to city property. ...

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  58. INTERSTATE LAWN TENNIS.

    In the lawn tennis contests to-day the men's doubles resulted:—Teece and Denny beat Fowles and Howes, 6-4, 8-[?], 6-3; Witherley and [?] beat Powell and [?], 6-0, 6-1. ...

    Article : 81 words
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