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  2. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  3. SHIPPING.

    India, R.M.S., 7911 tons, Captain Vibert, from London. E. Trelawny, agent. Wollowra, s, 2631 tons, Captain Thomsett, from Melbourne. G. S. Yuill and Co., Limited, agents. ...

    Article : 273 words
  4. TONGA.

    On the 4th instant there were many celebrations to commemorate Constitution Day, one of the most noticeable functions being the opening of the new hospital. His Majesty ...

    Article : 273 words
  5. THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT.

    The Speaker took the chair at 11 o'clock. ADVERTISING AUSTRALIA. Mr. THOMAS BROWN (N.S.W.) asked the Prime Minister whether his attention had ...

    Article : 744 words
  6. DISCUSSION IN PARLIAMENT.

    It was not until 4 o'olock yesterday morning that the Legislative Assembly gave the finishing touches to the proposal of the Government "that this House approves of an ...

    Article : 1,244 words
  7. THE TARIFF.

    The House of Representatives, in Committee of Ways and Means, resumed consideration at 11 o'clock this morning of the tariff schedule, the item under review being:— ...

    Article : 2,208 words
  8. DEPARTURES.—Dec. 5.

    H.M.S. Powerful, for Auckland. Ardova, s, for Melbourne. River Boyne, bqtn. for Melbourne. Westralia, s, for Hobart. ...

    Article : 54 words
  9. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Dec. 6.

    Damarcus, s, for London, Capetown, and Durban, via ports; St. Louis, s, for Noumea; Innamincka, s, for Melbourne; Eden, s, Moru[?]s, s, Allowrie, s, for South Coast; Namoi, s, for Newcastle; Kosmos, bq, for ...

    Article : 57 words
  10. PROSPEROUS FIJI.

    After probably the coldest winter on record the summer has set in very early with intense heat. Good rains have fallen all over the group, and planters are jubilant. ...

    Article : 420 words
  11. CLEARANCES.—Dec. 5.

    Karonga, s, 4664 tons, Captain Leslie, for Dunkirk, London, and Antwerp, via Melbourne. Westralia, s, 2884 tons. Captain Dansford, for Hobart. ...

    Article : 77 words
  12. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 452 words
  13. "THE NELSON'S LIEUTENANT."

    An interesting point in connection with the case of the man Hunt, who is suffering from loss of memory, has been mentioned by the Inspector-General of Penal Establishments ...

    Article : 261 words
  14. ENTERED OUTWARDS.—Dec. 5.

    Wollowra, s, for Queensland ports; Grantsla, s, for Fremantle, via Melbourne, Adelaide, and Albany; Innamincka, s, for Melbourne; Anglo Canadian, s, for West Coast, via Newcastle; James Nesmith, s, for ...

    Article : 54 words
  15. IMPORTS.—Dec. 5.

    India, R.M.S., from London: 13,715 pkgs iron, 400 cs whisky, 1026 pkgs hoops, 65 pkgs machinery, 374 pkgs steel, 25 cs hams, 120 cs wine, 425 cs brandy, 825 cs milk, 200 cs steel joists, 2357 pkgs tea, ...

    Article : 197 words
  16. THE ARCHITECTS' EXHIBITION.

    The display made at the annual exhibition of the Institute of Architects at the rooms of the Royal Art Society is one that, taken as a whole, reflects great credit on the ...

    Article : 626 words
  17. RYDALMERE CASE.

    When the Court was opened yesterday the foreman stated that they had been unable to agree. Mr. Barry asked for the renewal of bail, ...

    Article : 73 words
  18. EXPORTS.—Dec. 5.

    Karongs, s for Dunkirk, London and Antwerp: 5060 bls wool, 1707 hides, 71 csks tallow, and sundries. Ben Nevis, s, for South Africa: 1200 tons sugar. Vinebranch, s, for Manila: 30,300 hardwood sleepers, ...

    Article : 170 words
  19. MILITARY.

    Mr. Ewing, Minister for Deience, in the House of Representatives to-day, stated that instructions have been given for the formation of a medical reserve corps forthwith. ...

    Article : 36 words
  20. MR. KEIR HARDIE.

    Mr. Keir Hardie arrived from Western Australia by the Kanowna this morning. He was met at the steamer by Messrs. Verran and Blundell, two Labour members. He then ...

    Article : 360 words
  21. FANNING ISLANDS SALE.

    The Fanning Islands (there are two, Fanning and Washington) are almost on the equator, and lie about 1000 miles south-west of Hawaai. They are the joint production of ...

    Article : 463 words
  22. R.M.S. INDIA.

    The P. and O. Co's steamer India, from London Oct. 25 arrived at Sydney yesterday. Passengers— Mesdames Little and child, Austain and 2 children, Bartram, Fraser, Rickards, Goodchild, Seammell, Lysaght, ...

    Article : 183 words
  23. Y.M.C.A. APPEAL.

    The Y.M.C.A. organisation committee has so far raised £1522 towards the £8000 wished for. ...

    Article : 22 words
  24. THE FISHERIES.

    The Fisheries Board met on Wednesday and gave attention to complaints of illegal fishing with set lines in the Duckma[?]oi and Fish Rivers. It was decided to ask the local police to take the matter up. ...

    Article : 594 words
  25. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A public meeting held at Derby last night decided to telegraph to the Parliamentary representatives of the district as follows:—We again direct attention to the renewed ...

    Article : 81 words
  26. CHINA NAVIGATION CO.'S LINE.

    Changsha left Hongkong 6 p.m. on Dec. 4. She is due at Sydney on the 26th. Taiyuan left Sydney on Dec. 3, and is scheduled to arrive at Hongkong on the 27th. Chingtu will leave Sydney for the East ...

    Article : 72 words
  27. THE WOLLOWRA.

    The Wollowra left Melbourne on Tuesday, cleared Port Phillip Heads at 8.30 p.m. that day, and entered Sydney Heads at noon yesterday, having accomplished the run in 39½ hours. The Wollowra brought ...

    Article : 48 words
  28. GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Altona left Hamburg Nov. 16, due at Melbourne Jan. 9. Apolda left New York Nov. 16, due at Fremantle Jan. 1. Augsburg left Albany Dec. 2, homeward. Bergedori and Sonneberg are at Hamburg. ...

    Article : 247 words
  29. THE SUEVIC.

    January 14 has been appointed, for the departure from Liverpool of the White Star liner Suevic, which is now being fitted at Southampton with a new fore end, in place of that which, she left on the Lizard ...

    Article : 49 words
  30. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    At the Criminal Sessions to-day Thomas Williams, 22, a native of Victoria, was sentenced to two years' hard labour for shopbreaking. James George, who recently arrived from ...

    Article : 51 words
  31. DEPARTURE OF THE DAMASCUS.

    The following passengers have booked by the Aberdeen liner Damascus, which will leave Dalgety's Wharf, Miller's Point, for London, via Capetown, at 3 p.m. to-day:—For Durban: Mr. W. M'Millan., Mr. and Mrs. ...

    Article : 178 words
  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    The gold exported during November was 54,121 ounces, valued £215,524. ...

    Article : 15 words
  33. THURSDAY'S REPORTS.

    COOKTOWN.—Dep: Maranoa, for Brisbane. CAIRNS.—Arr: Wodonga, from south. TOWNSVILLE.—Arr: Marloo, from Cairns. Dep: Dec. 4, Linden, for Hamburg. ...

    Article : 625 words
  34. P. AND O. COMPANY'S NEW STEAMERS.

    The three new 11,000-ton steamers recently placed at Greenock and Whiteinch for the P. and O. Company are to be named Medina, Mantua, and Morea. ...

    Article : 34 words
  35. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    Among the first business to receive attention in the Legislative Assembly yesterday were two proposals dealing with water conservation. This makes three water ...

    Article : 356 words
  36. FIRE IN MARKET-STREET.

    About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon a fire broke out on the top floor of a building in Market-street occupied by Messrs. Myers and Solomon, general merchants and agents for ...

    Article : 147 words
  37. THE CAPE CORSO.

    The steamer Cape Corso, bound from Eureka to Melbourne, arrived at Sydney yesterday for bunker coal. Fine weather conditions prevailed throughout the voyage. A lew days ago strong SW and W ...

    Article : 70 words
  38. SHOT IN THE HEAD.

    John Lees, 24, a horse-trainer, was admitted to the Sydney Hospital last night suffering from two revolver shot wounds in the head. About 9.30 a message was received at the ...

    Article : 142 words
  39. SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

    The.body of a boy amed Fiebler, aged 10 years, was found on the Pinkenba railway line, close to the 8 miles 56 chains crossing, about 3 o'clock this morning, cut to pieces ...

    Article : 65 words
  40. THE NORFOLK.

    The F.H.S. steamer Norfolk, which left Durban on Nov. 9, arrived at Sydney yesterday. After passing Cape Otway squally westerly winds were, encountered. The vessel anchored in Double Bay, and ...

    Article : 69 words
  41. COASTAL REPORTS.

    Thursday, 8 p.m.: Tweed and Clarance Heads, light ENE winds; Port Macquarie, light S; Sydney Heads, light E; Moroya, light NE; Gabo Island, frech SW gale. Bar harbours.—Ballina, bar 14½ft, inside ...

    Article : 66 words
  42. ABSORPTION OF CAMPERDOWN.

    Once more the Camperdown Council has tackled the question of absorption of the municipality in the city of Sydney. At a meeting of the council on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Culbert) ...

    Article : 285 words
  43. THE SEARCHING OF MINERS.

    The fact that 50 miners employed at the Great Northern mine, Bendigo, have signed an agreement regarding searching almost similar in verbiage and absolutely identical in ...

    Article : 84 words
  44. THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    George Warr, a resident of Daly River, was mulcted in over £30 in fines and costs at Burrandie yesterday, on charges of brutal assault on aborigines and Europeans, and ...

    Article : 86 words
  45. ORATORIO AT MOSMAN.

    At St. Clement's Church, Mosman, last night, the first portion of Handel's "Messiah" was rendered by the choir, which received substantial support from the orchestra. The ...

    Article : 93 words
  46. THE MAORI'S RECORD.

    The turbine steamer Maori has lowered the Wellington to Lyttelton record to eight hours fifty-seven minutes, averaging 19.56 knots. ...

    Article : 27 words
  47. TIMBER CARGOES.

    The following vessels have sailed from New Zealand with cargoes of kauri timber for the Sydney branch of the Kauri Timber Company:—Casablanca, 500,000ft; Olivia, 400,000ft; Silver Cloud, 250,000ft; ...

    Article : 64 words
  48. REDUCTION OF HOTELS.

    A special Licensing Court, held as a result of the recent local option poll, was opened yesterday. The Court comprised Judge Gibson (Chairman), and Messrs. M'Kensey, S.M., ...

    Article : 107 words
  49. BROKEN HILL WATER FAMINE.

    The municipal council last night decided that the members for the district be wired to, asking them what steps had been taken by the Government with regard to the threatened ...

    Article : 95 words
  50. WESTERN COAL TRADE.

    It was rumoured last night that the Vale of Clwydd mine was shortly to be closed down for a month, the cause being the need for various repairs. One of the district officers, ...

    Article : 131 words
  51. THE ELECTRIC SHIP.

    Some time ago the announcement was made that a combination of Parsons' steam turbine and electric motor for marine propulsion had been patented (remarks the "London Shipping Gazette"). The ...

    Article : 757 words
  52. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

    Upon arrival of the steamer Kanowna at Port Adelaide this morning it was reported to the police that James Oats, a second-saloon passenger, had mysteriously ...

    Article : 149 words
  53. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  54. THE MANILDRA FIRE.

    At Manildra, on Wednesday, Francis Alfred Goodman, who during the early part of October lost his home by fire, besides also losing two daughters in the flames, was presented ...

    Article : 87 words
  55. PEEL RIVER RESUMPTION.

    The Closer Settlement Board dealing with the Peel River lands resumed its sittings at the Court-house this morning. Mr. Chomley appeared on behalf of the Crown, ...

    Article : 73 words
  56. PEA RIFLE ACCIDENT.

    Mr. Abel Wilkins, a prominent resident, was accidentally shot with a pea rifle this morning. He had been out shooting, and returned for breakfast. He was taking the weapon out ...

    Article : 67 words
  57. NEW ZEALAND.

    AUCKLAND.—Dep: Largo Law, for Fiji. WELLINGTON.—Arr: Alice, from Malden Island; Aron, oh, from Sydney. ...

    Article : 22 words
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