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  2. NORTHERN TERRITORY

    The Prime Minister laid on the table of the House of Representatives to-day the, memorandum of agreement which he had signed regarding the proposed taking over of ...

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  3. PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.

    Proceedings commenced with the reading of the proclamation. This was done by the Clerk. "Gentlemen, a commissionor from his Excellency the Governor-aoiiornl is ...

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  4. THE PLAGUE.d.!

    The Board of Health had a quiet day yesterday so tar as plaguo was concerned. No. fresh caso of suspicious Illness was reported, and amongst the largo number of rats examined ...

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  5. SHIPPING.

    Warrimoo, s, 3326 tons, Ciptaln F. W. Macbeth, from Wellington Passengers-Misses Solomon, Playfair, Stark (J), Brav, Gall (2), loot, Dewar, Rhind (2). Chribtie, Simmonds, Bourke Ruc, Scott, Dean, ...

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  6. VICTORIA.

    The Chief Secretary, Mr. Langdon, intends to retire on Friday. Speaking of the reconstruction of the Cabinet to-day ho said that he did not understand, when he accepted office ...

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  7. SHIPPING ACTIVITE.

    There were yesterday no fewer than 40 oversea sailing vessels., in port at Sidney-a larger number than for many years past. About half of this fleet has been secured to load wheat for the United Kingdom, and ...

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  8. THE WHEAT FLEET.

    At 9 o'clock this morning the British barque Gael, with a cargo of 23,932 bags of wheat will be towed from her anchorage off Point Piper to sea bound for Queenstown for orders. The Gael has been in port ...

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  9. OVERRIDDEN BY RED TAPE.

    One of the most important matters of policy which the State Govornmont has had under consideration, and a matter which will be taken in hand immediately after the elections, ...

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  10. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    COOKTOWN [?] miles.—Arr: Feb. 19, M[?]rrie England, Government's steamer, from Brisbane. TOWNSVILLE (13.0 miles).—Arr: Feb. 20, Wyandr[?], s, from Sydney. ...

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  11. THE WEATHER.

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  12. NEWCASTLE

    The steam tug Leveret, owned by Messrs. J. Fenwick and Co., had her funnel and ventilators swept overboard last night. The accident occurred while a hawser was being placed ...

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  13. BOROUGH OF CAMPERDOWN.

    Sir.—In answer to Alderman Thos. Larkin's letter appearing In the issuo of your paper on the 18th inst., 1 must go back a little to prove that my statements are correct, and that the ...

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  14. METEOROLOGICAL REFORTS.

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  15. THE ZEPHYR CHANGES HER RIG.

    The rig of the Zephyr has now been changed from brigantine to barquontine, which his improied her appearance. The change wilt enable her to carry on Additional spread of camas to the extent of 1350 ...

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  16. DEPARTURES,—Feb 20.

    Orontes, R.M.S., for London, via Hobart and ports. Suva, s, for Fiji, via Noumea. Fiona, e, for Fiji. Victoria, s, for Auckland. ...

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  17. PRESENTATION TO SUPERINTENDENT DAY.

    There was a, large gathering of representative citizens at the Newcastle Council-chambers to-night, when Superintendent Day was made the recipient of many congratulatory ...

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  18. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Feb. 21.

    Pondo, s, for Vancouver, via ports; Cape Antibes, s, for Ocean Island and Nauru; Westralia, s, for Hobart, Woy Woy, s, for Newport and Bayview; Bega, s, for Bermagui, Tathra, Merimbula, and Eden, Erina, s, for ...

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  19. DEATH OF A SHIPMASTER.

    The brief news brought to fremantle by Captain Sherbourne of the steamer Blackheath concerning the death of Captain Richard Cantley, of the ship Clestial Empire, while on the voyage from Monte Video ...

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  20. CLEARANCES.—Feb. 20.

    Victoria, s, 2969 tons, Captain W. Waller, for Auckland Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sippe, Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis[?]n and 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Buckland, Mr. ...

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  21. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    In the Houso of Representatives the Clerk read the proclamation of the Governor-General convening Parliament The members were then called to the Senate, ...

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  22. THE DEN OF KELLY FROM MANILA.

    The steamer Den of Kelly, commanded by Captain Jervis, arrived in port to-day, after a passage of 16[?] days from Manila. The voyage was made in fine weather. One of the ...

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  23. LABOUR FOR THE TERRITORY.

    In the House of Represontatives to-day Mr. W. G. Johnson, N.S.W., asked the Prime Minister whether it wns correct, as reported, that the South Australian Government had ...

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  24. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs-house to-day:—Perth, s, for Melbourne, with 1920 tons coal; Defiance, bqtn, for Auckland, with 208 tons coal; Beecroft, bq, for ...

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  25. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Wakatipu l[?]ft Launceston yesterday morning, for Sydney, via Eden. The Rakanoa arrived at Picton on Monday evening, from Newcastle. ...

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  26. QUEENSLAND.

    The Chamber of Commerce to-day expressed disapproval of the proposed abandonment of the Vancouver mail service by Queensland. The, president pointed out that the service was ...

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  27. IMPORTS.—Feb. 20.

    Bergcrdorf, s. from Kamburg and Antwerp, via ports: 60 b[?]s fibre, 2[?] [?]s c. brandy, 70 cs presen-es, 100 rls r. fel[?]. 360 cs h. nails, 10 [?] csks spirits, 340 b[?] paper, 40 cs holloware, 200 cs gin, 20 cs cigars, 10 pkgs stoves, ...

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  28. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    The circumstances surrounding the death of Margaret Camilla Johnson, 29, a married woman, which took place at her residence, Renni[?]-street, Redfern, on February 14, were ...

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  29. THE M.M. COMPANY.

    The F.M.S. Dumbca leaves Sydney for Marseilles, via. ports, on the 25th inst, at noon. The P.M.S. Sydney left Marseilles 16th ult, S[?]ez 22nd ult, Colombo 6th inst, Fremantle 17th inst, at ...

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  30. PRECAUTIONS AT LEICHHARDT.

    Sir,—With your permission I should like to say a few words in reply to "Sanitary Inspector," whoso letter appears in to-day's issue Your correspondent says- "Re garbage. ...

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  31. SUICIDE IN MOORE PARK.d

    An inquest was held yesterday on the body' of a man whose name is supposed to be Charles Davies, who was found dead in Mooro Park on Monday last with a bullet wound In his ...

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  32. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281 miles).—Arr: Feb 20, Star o[?] Scotland, s. from Sydney Dep Feb: 20 Port Elgin. sh. for Sydney route from Anatfagasta. WEILINGTON (1239 miles).—Arr: Feb. 20. ...

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  33. EXPORTS.—Feb. 20.

    Orontes R.M.S., for London, via Hobart and ports 786 his wool, 13 bis le[?]ther, 324 b[?]s skins, 6421 h[?]s butter, 39 csks pelts, 130 bgs coal, 250 b[?]s oats, 5700 brs lead 690 bgs antimony ore. 113 bgs old metal, 14 ...

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  34. DEATH FROM STRYCHNINE.

    William Richardson, 30, a driver employed by a local butcher, was found staggering in the street to-day by the driver of a cordial cart, who took him to a doctor's. The man ...

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  35. FIJI SHIPPING.

    SUVA (1731 miles).—Deb, Keb, 20, Hauroto, t, for Sydney, en route from Auckland, via Tonga tad Samoa; Moana, K.M.S., for Sydney, cn route from Vancouver; Forthbank, bq. ...

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  36. THE BAR HARBOURS.

    The following reports were received yesterday from the bar harbours:—Ballina, 15ft on bar, 14ft on inside channel at high water; Manning Heads, last soundings, 10ft on bar, 2ft rise; Cape Hawke 7ft Oin on ...

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  37. KANAKA REPATRIATION.

    About 200 kanakas were to-day shipped from Pinkenba by the Aorangi for FIJI. These boys were mostly from Malaita. ...

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  38. NORFOLK ISLAND SHIPPING.

    NORFOLK ISLAND (004 miles).—Air: Fcb. 20, Tambo, s, at S a.m., from the New Hebrides Group. Dcpl fcb. 20, Tambo, s, at 10 a.m., tor Sydneys. ...

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  39. QUEENSLAND RAINFALLS.

    The principal rainfalls in Queensland during the 24 hours ended at 9 a.m. to-day were:- Northern Division: Atherton 44 points, Ayr 156, Bloomsbury 26, Clare 40, Coen 42, Cooktown 162, ...

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  40. THE PAPUAN EXPLOSION.

    The body of the second New Guinea boy, who was missing from the schooner Papuan when the crow was mustered after the explosion, came to the surface yesterday evening, ...

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  41. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

    The Orestes sailed from Sydney at daylight on Tuesday morning for London liverpool and Glasgow, via Hobart Melbourne, Ailclalelc und Suer Canal. The Lacrtes sailed from Sydnej on Gili inst for Dunkirk ...

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  42. RIDING FATALITY.

    Mr. Peri Cullannanc, an old resident of Keepit, was on Monday morning soon lending a young horso near his home, with a view of mounting it. Shortly after ho was found by ...

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  43. THE HAILS.

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

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  44. GARBAGE BINS NUISANCE.

    Sir—I would Uko to bring before your readers the injustieo which is being meted out to householders I havo had five garbage tins stolen within IS months' residence In tim city ...

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  45. DROWNING ACCIDENT.

    Edith Mary Brown cook at the Pier Hotel Glenelg was drowned last night Following her usual custom "ho went in for a bathe about 10 30 but did not retu-n Her body ...

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  46. AUSTRALIAN AND INDIAN LINE.

    The following are the movements of Messrs. Archd, Carrie and CO.'s australian and Indian line of steam ships:- The Darius sailed on Feb. 8 from Han soon for ...

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  47. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orontes was despatched from Sydney yesterday afternoon for London, via Hobart and ports and passed through the Heads at 5 p.m. The R.M.S. Orotava, from London, via ports, a[?]ound ...

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  48. COMMONWEALTH TRADES CONGRESS.

    The secretary of the Sydney Labour Council has received the following additional proposals, which are to be submitted to the Commonwealth Trades Union Congress, which ...

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  49. FEDERAL ECONOMIES.

    Sir.—The Commonwealth Electoral Office is evidently determined to run ita affairs on economical Unca so far as its rank and file officials are concerned. For nearly three years ...

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  50. S.S. TAMBO AT NORFOLK ISLAND.

    The steamer Tambo arriipd from tile Islande) this morning at b o'clock, and sailed at IO She rcporU that the 'lltus arrived from Prihlunc nt Vila on rl.p 15th Her returned kanikis were dis nbutcd between ...

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  51. ADELAIDE LEAVES NAGASAKI.

    Advice bas been received by Birt and Co, Limited, that the etc steamer Adelaide, which left Sydney on January 9 with a general cargo for Vladivostock, via ports, sailed from Nagasaki on Monday for her terminal ...

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  52. DIRTY SYDNEY.

    Sir,—I have read in your valuablo paper the letters from your correspondents re the above, but there has boen very littlo dono by our municipal fathers towards cleaning our back ...

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  53. COMMONWEALTH LINE.

    The Alala is loading at Port Pirie. The Araova is at Sydney. The Atlanton is loading at Sydney. The Ashburton suled from Durbin Feb. 16. The Beechley sailed from Point Natal Feb. 18. The ...

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  54. THE DRUMPARK.

    A cablegram was yesterday received by Messrs. W. Scott Fell and Co., Ltd., from the owners of the Italian ship Drumpark, stating that a master and [?]ate would leave Genoa by mail steamer for Sydney ...

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  55. THE DUST NUISANCE.

    Sir,—Your correspondent, "L. Litton," writing on this subject. Bays "the tar-palntlng and tar-dreBsing with screenings, as practised in Sydney and Newtown, have decreased the ...

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  56. THE AFRIC AT LONDON.

    A cable message was yesterday received by the managing agents for the White Star line Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited notifying the arrival of the steamer Afri[?] at London on tuesday last from ...

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  57. JAPAN MAIL LINE.

    Meters Bums Philp and Co report — The Yan atti Mini sails hence on Wednesday, 27th inst, for Yokohama via ports, and is timed to arrive at destination on March 2S ...

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  58. THE CORINTHIC AT PLYMOUTH.

    A private cable message received yesterday stated that the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's liner Corinthic arrived at Plymouth on Monday last from New Zealand, via Monte Video. ...

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  59. ARRIVAL OF THE NORDSTERNAN.

    The Norwegian ship Nordstjernan, which arrived here last evening in ballast from Buenos Ayres, has called for docking, and will then proceed to Newcastle to load coal for a foreign market. The voyage, which ...

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  60. THE TYSER LINE, LIMITED.

    The Marere is homeward loading at New Zealand ports. The Niwara, now at London, sails on 27th inst for Melbourne Sydney, and New Zealand ports. The Mimiro sailed from London fin 21 for Melbourne, ...

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  61. GESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Orient on Monday night took away 25 boxes silver bullion valued nt £4342 to tho Royal Mint London; from tbo Commercial Bank Fromantle, to the Commercial Bank, ...

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  62. PROLONGED VOYAGE OF ANCAOIS.

    The British ship Ancaois arrived here yesterday after a prolonged voyage of 81 days from Antofagasta, in ballast, and anchored in Elizabeth Bay. She was spoken on Dec. 14 by the four masted barque ...

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  63. THE ABERFOYLE DESPATCHED.

    Our Adelaide correspondent telegraphed last night:— "The British ship Aberfoyle, which sailed today from Port Pirie, was delayed for a week, as the papers had to be sent for signature to the Consul in ...

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  64. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir.—Having road several letters in your columns lately on the subject of plague, I am surprised that no one has yet suggested the free use of kerosene as a most valuable and ...

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  65. Advertising

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  66. ISLAND MAIL SERVICES.

    The following are the movements of Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.'s fleet of island mall steamers:- Singapore Service.-The Guthrie, from Singapore and Java ports, via Port Darwin and Thursday Island, left ...

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  67. Advertising

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  68. LAUNCH AT BERRY'S BAY.

    From the yard of Mr. [?]. Dunn, Berry's Bay, there was launched at noon on Tuesday last a neat craft, to the order of Mr. G. Williamson, solicitor, of Sydney, and on entering the water waa christened the ...

    Article : 88 words
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