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  2. BARREN JACK.

    Falling little short in point of storage capacity as it will of the great Assouan Dam across the Nile, the Barren Jack weir across the Murrumbidgee will, when ...

    Article : 370 words
  3. THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT.

    The President took the chair at 3.10 p.m. TOBACCO WASTE SALES. The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, in reply to a number of ...

    Article : 1,099 words
  4. SHIPPING.

    Himalaya, R.M.S., 6898 tons Captain Brown, from London, via ports. Passengers—Mr. Mrs. and Miss Nolan, Mr. J. W. Behan, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and infant, Miss M. Bruggman, Mr. A. Frey, Mr. W. ...

    Article : 262 words
  5. QUEENSLAND.

    A number of skilled mechanics who are being sent to Western Australia to attempt to salve the A.U.S.N. Company's steamer Mildura left Brisbane to-day for Sydney, where they will ...

    Article : 46 words
  6. VICTORIA.

    At the Geelong Police Court to-day a fisherman named Dominic Tarabouchie was committed for trial on charges of unlawfully wounding Constable Cawsey, at Port Arlington, ...

    Article : 50 words
  7. NEWCASTLE.

    The steamer Norman Isles, commanded by Captain Sorensen, arrived in port this morning after a passage of 23 days from Hongkong. Heavy weather was encountered ...

    Article : 72 words
  8. THE TOCUMWAL RAILWAY.

    The Tocumwal Railway Extension Bill, which will be introduced into the Legislative Assembly by Mr. Swinburne, provides for the ratification of the agreement entered into ...

    Article : 258 words
  9. CABINET MEETING.

    A meeting of the Cabinet was held this afternoon, when all the Ministers were prosent. The Cabinet was engaged on the preparation of business for the session, mainly on ...

    Article : 44 words
  10. CHARTERS.

    Messrs. Davies and Fehon, Limited, advise the following lumber charters to australia:—Jane L. Stanford, Puget Sound to Sydney; Battle Abbey, Eureka to Sydney, R.C. Slade, Puget Sound to Launceston; ...

    Article : 112 words
  11. FOUR JUVENILE OFFENDERS.

    At the Children's Court to-day four boys, of ages ranging from 13 to 15, pleaded guilty to stealing 10s in silver and copper coins from a till in the shop of Mrs. Outridge, at ...

    Article : 160 words
  12. THE EIGHT HOURS PRINCIPLE.

    It is understood that the principle of eight hours as a day's work is likely to be more widely applied in the railway department, In some classes the principle exists, but with ...

    Article : 146 words
  13. BAR HARBOURS.—July l8.

    Manning. 9ft on bar, channel still very narrow directly inside bar, rise 2ft day, 3ft night; Ballina, 12ft on bar, 16ft inside channel high water; South West Rocks, bar 10ft [?]in high water; Camden Haven, 5ft on ...

    Article : 106 words
  14. DEPARTURES.—July l8.

    R.M.S. Encounter, for Auckland. Gowanburn, s, for Auckland. ...

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  15. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—July 19.

    Damascus, s, for London, via Cape; St. Louis, s, for Noumea; Peterborough, s, for Nowra and Shellharbour; Eden, s, for Eden: Illawarra, s, for Wollongong and Kiama; Hillmeads, s, for Moruya; Namoi, s, ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. VERDICT OF SUICIDE.

    The district coroner (Mr. Charles Hibble) has returned a verdict of suicide in the case of John Rankin, who was found shot through the head pear Soldiers' Baths, at Newcastle, ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. LUNDGREN SWEDISH LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited have been appointed agents for this new line of steamers trading between Scandinavian and Australian ports. The present steamers comprise:—Baltic, 6000 tons d.w.; Bia, 6000 tons ...

    Article : 67 words
  18. CLEARANCE.—July l8.

    Sivah, bq, 1040 tons, Captain Olsen, for Valparaiso. ...

    Article : 13 words
  19. BRISBANE WATER SUPPLY.

    The final report of Mr. Allen Hazen upon the Brisbane water supply has been made available. The report states that the choice between the Cabbage Tree Creek and Stanley ...

    Article : 124 words
  20. MOKOIA'S PASSENGERS.

    The passengers by the Mokoia, for Auckland, were:—Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. F. Fern, Mr. and Mrs. Smyth, Mr. and Mrs. Tart and three children; Mesdames Brandon, Gilmore, Whittendale and ...

    Article : 213 words
  21. BLUE ANCHOR LINE.

    Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Sanderson, Limited. have received by the last English mail particulars of a new steamer which Messrs. W. Lund and Sons are buliding for the Blue Anchor Line, the steamers of ...

    Article : 283 words
  22. MINERS' DELEGATE BOARD.

    The quarterly meeting of the delegate board of the Colliery Employees' Federation was held at the Trades Hall this afternoon, Mr. Peter Bowling presiding. ...

    Article : 299 words
  23. DEEP LEAD MINING.

    A meeting of the State Cabinet was held to-day to consider an application from one of the deep lead companies at Moolort for assistance to the extent of £20,000 to enable it to carry ...

    Article : 112 words
  24. GOOD PROGRESS MADE.

    Never in the history of Australian engineering has such wonderful work been accomplished as, that now under way at Barren Jack. The scene of operations is 35 miles ...

    Article : 705 words
  25. NEW ZEALAND.

    During the financial year the State coal, mines dealt with 196,509 tons, valued at £158,097. The railways took 107,208 tons, private consumers, including shipping ...

    Article : 49 words
  26. MELODRAMATIC THREAT.

    At the Geelong Police Court to-day Edward Kerger was charged with having shot at Ada Louisa Kerger, with intent to commit murder. The evidence showed that accused visited ...

    Article : 109 words
  27. IMPORTS.—July l8.

    Himalaya, R.M.S., from London, via ports: 4500 pkgs iron, 283 steal bars, 110 pkgs files, 125 pkgs axle arms, 180 drums boiler composition, 100 drums paint. 5OO pkgs tubes, 450 cs brandy, 123 pkgs ...

    Article : 820 words
  28. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    THURSDAY ISLAND.(2000 miles).—Dep: July l8, Eastern, s, for Japan. CAIRNS (1400 miles).—Arr: July 18, Vodonga s, from Sydney. Dep: July l8, Laeisz, s, for Hamburg. ...

    Article : 947 words
  29. THE SMOKE NUISANCE.

    Sir,—In your issue of to-day a statement by the Premier is published in reference to some remarks made by me in the City Council dealing with the peculiar attitude adopted by ...

    Article : 913 words
  30. INCREASED FACTORIES.

    The annual report of the Chief Inspector of Factories was laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr. Ord states that notwithstanding the increase in the number ...

    Article : 189 words
  31. COAL AND OTHER EXPORTS.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs-house to-day:—St. Hugo, s, for Mollendo, via Coronel, with 5992 tons coal; Mary Isabel, ktch, for Wellington, with 196 piles ...

    Article : 84 words
  32. THE LICENSED TRADE.

    Messrs. George Robertson forward copy of "The Licensed Trade; an Independent Survey," by Edwin A. Pratt (John Murray), which ought to be of interest to electors who are not quite ...

    Article : 429 words
  33. TASMANIA.

    The hearing of the murder charge against William Blume was begun to-day. Evidence was given to the effect that Blume and a woman named Kay met casually at a ...

    Article : 76 words
  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    The Premier introduced the Murray Waters Bill, which was read the first time, the second reading being set down for next day, but it is not likely to be reached until next ...

    Article : 101 words
  35. PREVENTION OF CRIME.

    Important proposals for the reformation of criminals, and the prevention of crime are foreshadowed in the Indeterminate Sentoncos Bill, which Mr. Mackey, Minister for Lands, ...

    Article : 215 words
  36. THE NORTH COAST RAILWAY.

    In connection with the North Coast railway Mr. W. Hutchinson, Engineer-in-Chief for Railway and Tramway Construction, visited the site of the proposed railway ...

    Article : 90 words
  37. THE LABOUR TROUBLE.

    Mr. E. M. do Burgh, principal assistant engineer of the Public Works Department, returned to Sydney yesterday from Barren Jack, and during the course of the day furnished the ...

    Article : 635 words
  38. ELECTEIC MOTOR-DRIVERS' EXAMINATION.

    The board of examiners of engine-drivers appointed under the Mines Inspection Act, 1901, have submitted to the Minister for Mines and Agriculture (Mr. Moore) their report on the examination for certificates of ...

    Article : 116 words
  39. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Miltiades left Fremantle for Adelaide yesterday morning. The R.M.S. Himalaya, from London, arrived at Sydney yesterday. ...

    Article : 70 words
  40. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The Speaker took the chair at half-past 2 o'clock. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. Mr. REID said he desired to take the first ...

    Article : 1,174 words
  41. THE WRECK OF THE RESOLUTE.

    The steamer Resolute, which was wrecked on the Bellambi Reef, remains in much about the same position. A heavy southerly sea was running to-day, and gave the vessel a ...

    Article : 119 words
  42. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 430 words
  43. DEPARTURE OF THE DAMASCUS.

    At 4 p.m. to-day Messrs. Dalgety and Co. Limited, will despatch the Aberdeen liner Damascus from their wharf at Miller's Point, Sydney, for Plymouth and London, via Capetown. Considering the time of year, ...

    Article : 248 words
  44. A PLEA FOR LARGS FERRY.

    Sir,—Having just returned from a trip through the Maitland and Morpeth districts, I wish to bring under the notice of the people of New South Wales and also the members of ...

    Article : 497 words
  45. NEW ZEALAND.

    KAIPARA.—Dep: July 18, James Craig, bq, for Sydney. WELLINGTON.—Arr: July l8, Warrimoo, s, from Sydney. Dep: July 18. Gothic, s, for London. ...

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  46. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 7 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.45 p.m. Eden.—Eden, 9 a.m. ...

    Article : 413 words
  47. BUSH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Buch Missionary Society of New South Wales was held at the Y.W.C.A. Hall last evening the Rev. Dr. Clouston presiding. The fifty first annual report stated that Mr. Allan ...

    Article : 164 words
  48. RECORD LUMBER DISCHARGING.

    The quantity of over 3,400,000ft of Oregon [?] carried by the steamer Willesden was discharged at Sydney in 104 hours. That, it is stated, is a record for this port, considering the size ...

    Article : 142 words
  49. VISIBILITY OF LIGHTS.

    The question raistd as to the visibility of the Lizard light in connection with the wreck of the Suevic has drawn attention to problems connected with the relative efficiency and visibility of the various ...

    Article : 450 words
  50. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—It is a good thing that the authorities are at length recognising the seriousness of this nuisance, and proposing to take remedies for its abatement. It is shocking to think ...

    Article : 224 words
  51. Advertising

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    Advertising : 127 words
  52. QUEENSLAND RAINFALLS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 45 words
  53. Advertising

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    Advertising : 66 words
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