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  2. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The issue in this State was well defined, and from the beginning of the campaign to the opening of the ballot-boxes the most interest was taken in the Senate elections, where three ...

    Article : 417 words
  3. OUR AMERICAN LETTER.

    The instability of political equilibrium in the United States could hardly be better illustrated than in the elections of last Tuesday. The Republicans have escaped defeat, ...

    Article : 2,831 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Charles and George Imeson, butchers, were proceeded against by the Board of Health officer for exposing diseased meat for sale in a shop in Walker-street, Casino. Mr. L. ...

    Article : 104 words
  5. ARBITRATION IN NEW ZEALAND.

    A mistake about dates has led to a rather novel position in respect to an industrial dispute between the Wellington Cooks and Waiters' Union and their employers, the hotel and ...

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  6. SHIPPING.

    Sierra, R.M.S., 5990 tons, Captain H. C. Ho[?]dlette, from San Francisco, via Honolulu, Pago Pago, and Auckland. Passengers—Mr. C. M. Brune, Miss L. A. Bundock, Dr. H. T. Cookingham, Mr. G. M. ...

    Article : 467 words
  7. THE PRESS IN OTHER STATES.

    The "Argus" to-morrow will say:—"One thing that seems to be probable is that the [?]ocialistic party has made certain gains. Its ambition to obtain a majority in the Senate ...

    Article : 414 words
  8. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

    The Kaituna left Steahan on Wednesday morning [?] Sydney. The Wakatipu left Launceston yesterday for Sydeny, via Eden. ...

    Article : 26 words
  9. BROKEN HILL WAGES DISPUTE.

    The Wages Conference met again last night in the Trades Hall, Mr. Delprat presiding, and Mr. W. Nulty in the vice-chair. All the delegates-were present. The agreement covering ...

    Article : 126 words
  10. THE LUND'S LINE.

    The steamer Geelong, of the Lund's Blue Anch[?] line, left Melbourne at 6 a.m. yesterday, in continuation of her voyage from London to Sydney. ...

    Article : 31 words
  11. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,072 words
  12. TASMANIA.

    Shorn of much customary excitement, owing to the rigid rules againat the hire of conveyances and canvassing tactics, the Federal election at Hobart to-day was very quiet. ...

    Article : 195 words
  13. CHURCHES.

    A market day in aid of All Saints' Church, Sutton Forest, was held in the grounds of Mr. C. Nicholson, Sutton Forest, to-day. The fair was opened by Lady Fawkes. There was ...

    Article : 40 words
  14. HOSPITALS.

    The hospital collection to-day amounted to £55. ...

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  15. DEPARTURES.—Dec. 12.

    Fifeshire, s, for London, via ports. Hyanthes, s, for Dunkirk, Hull, and London, via ports. Grantala, s, for Western Australia, via ports. ...

    Article : 74 words
  16. QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions sitting was concluded before Judge Fitzhardinge to-day. John Harris Bowman, a lad, who pleaded guilty to uttering a forged cheque, was brought up for sentence. ...

    Article : 643 words
  17. IN THE COUNTRY.

    Polling day at Newcastle was not marked with the great enthusias[?] which has hitherto been associated with Federal elections. The voting was carried out at various polling ...

    Article : 111 words
  18. THE "COURIER."

    The "Courler," in its leader to-morrow, will say: "Whatever may be the detailed results of the Commonwealth elections, there is conclusive evidence that as far as Queensland is ...

    Article : 258 words
  19. PROJECTED DEPERTURES.—Dce. 13.

    Zralandia, s, for Auckland and other New Zealand ports; Oonah, s, for Hobart; Erina, s, for Gosford, Woy Woy, and Brisbane Water; Woy Woy, s, for Newport and Bayview; Bega, s, for Bermag[?] Tathra, ...

    Article : 121 words
  20. CLEARANCES.—Dec. 12.

    Thode Fagclund, s, 4352 tons, Captain Agerup, for San Francisco, via Newcastle. Grantala, s, 3655 tons, Captain Knight, for Western Australia, via ports. ...

    Article : 71 words
  21. BARRIER.

    Polling started briskly, and was kept up by a steady stream of voters all day. A third of the voters were women. The closing of the hotels greatly dissatisfied business and ...

    Article : 43 words
  22. IMPORTS.—Dec. 12.

    Sierra, R.M.S., from San Francisco: 13,632 cs end. salmon, 1637 bxs oranges, 3450 bxs apples, 1381 pkgs dried fruits, 154 cs end fruits, 2832 bxs codfish, 1200 cs grape nuts, 1092 kgs whitelead, 855 pkgs metal ...

    Article : 448 words
  23. CALARE.

    A large number of voters came long distances. All the hotels and boarding-houses were crowded. The closing of the hotel bars during voting hours caused much criticism, ...

    Article : 106 words
  24. THE TALLOW MARKET.

    No auction sale of tallow was held to-day. ...

    Article : 16 words
  25. NEWCASTLE.

    Early this morning Michael Stephens, a young man, employed at the ice works, when making his way home along Darby-street, was severely injured through coming in ...

    Article : 130 words
  26. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 880 words
  27. DARLING.

    The polling was the quietest ever experienced here. The anti-socialists had no canvassers outside the polling booth. On the other hand, the socialists worked hard. Rain ...

    Article : 58 words
  28. EDEN-MONARO.

    The election was conducted in a very orderly manner, Both polling booths were at the court-house. Many women voted. ...

    Article : 24 words
  29. COAL AND OTHER EXPORTS.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs-house to-day:—Warrimoo, s, for Wellington, via Sydney, with 1450 tons bunker coal, 1260 bags coke, 121 sleepers, and 10 ...

    Article : 96 words
  30. EXPORTS.—Dec. 12.

    Navua, s, for Fiji. Suva, and Tonga: 80 cs whisky, 80 cs beer, 10 cs milk, 82 bgs 340 sks rice, 18 cs 240 cks cement, 90. sks bran. 120 bdls forks. 23 cs knives, 22 cs vegetables, 260 sks manure, 1310 tins 85 crts ...

    Article : 391 words
  31. GWYDIR.

    Polling passed off quietly, though the vote was the largest recorded. The closing of hotels had a marked effect. Both sides worked hard. ...

    Article : 45 words
  32. THE PORT PIRIE STRIKE.

    In connection with the Port Pirie strike Scott Fell and Company's steamer Alala was worked to-day. It is rumoured that this firm has agreed to enter into a contract for 12 ...

    Article : 139 words
  33. HUNTER.

    The election passed off quietly. Voting was carried on briskly all day. Both sides worked hard. No difficulty was experienced in recording votes, excellent arrangements being ...

    Article : 112 words
  34. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    NELSON (1163 miles).—Arr: Dec. 12, Dilpuss[?] bq, from Newcastle. WELLINGTON[?](1234 miles).—Arr: Dec. 12, Mahen[?] s, from Sydney; Hauroto, s, from Fiji. ...

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  35. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    Yesterday afternoon the City Coroner conducted an inquest on the body of George North, 40, a grocer, lately living at St. John's-road, Glebe. The deceased on Tuesday was ...

    Article : 118 words
  36. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland, 5.30 p.m. Victoria.—Overland, 5.30 and 7 p.m. Queensland.—Overland, 3.45 p.m. Eden.—Bega, [?] a.m. ...

    Article : 388 words
  37. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Assembly yesterday the measure giving the Government power to deal with reclaimed lands, principally in the valley of the ...

    Article : 168 words
  38. ILLAWARRA.

    Women displayed a lively interest in the proceedings. A large concourse of people assembled at the Town Hall to hear the results. Good order prevailed throughout the ...

    Article : 32 words
  39. A SEAMAN'S DEATH.

    The adjourned inquest on the body of James Gibson, a seaman, who was found lying in the hold of the steamer Willyama, on November 19. and who subsequently died at the ...

    Article : 70 words
  40. STEAMER FIRED AT BY A KANAKA.

    A sensation was caused aboard the river steamer Booyong this morning. Just below Cudgen wharf the boat was close in shore, when a kanaka emerged from the scrub and ...

    Article : 72 words
  41. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The Armand Behic left Sydney Dec. 3. Melbourne 6th. Adelaide 8th, She is due at Colombo 22nd. Bombay 25th, Aden Jan. 1, Suez Jan. 5, Port Said [?]an. 6; and Marseilles Jan. 11. ...

    Article : 280 words
  42. MACQUARIE.

    There was a continuous stream of voters throughout the day. ...

    Article : 15 words
  43. A SUDDEN DEATH.

    Samuel Finlow, an elderly man, residing at Blucher-street, North Botany, died suddenly yesterday morning in a lane off Bathurst-street. Finlow, who was an ...

    Article : 63 words
  44. NEPEAN.

    Polling proceeded steadily, and with good order. The vote was the heaviest recorded here. ...

    Article : 17 words
  45. TORNADO AT MURRUMBURRAH.

    MURRUMBURRAH, Wednesday. A tornado, about 200 yards in width, passed over' Black Range on Monday, uprooting trees and carrying everything in its track. It ...

    Article : 120 words
  46. R.M.S. CHINA AT FREMANTLE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 252 words
  47. NEW ENGLAND.

    Polling was quiet. The voting took place at the Alhambra Hall, Tamworth, and the Public school, West Tamworth. Both candidates are in town. Light showers fell ...

    Article : 77 words
  48. DEATH FROM CYANIDE OF POTASSIUM.

    J. F. Marten, late of Dubbo, committed suicide[?] at Anderson's Hotel yesterday morning. He called at the hotel and obtained a drink Shortly atter he was heard groaning ...

    Article : 138 words
  49. ARRIVAL OF THE SIERRA.

    The R.M.S. Sierra, of the A. and A. line, arrived from San Francisco yesterday after a fine weather passage, and berthed at Circular Quay. Her dates of departure were:—San Francisco, Nov. 15; Honolulu, ...

    Article : 52 words
  50. RICHMOND.

    The polling was conducted very quietly, and the excitement was leas than at the municipal elections. With the hotels closed and the half-holiday, the town was almost as ...

    Article : 36 words
  51. THE PENRHYN CASTLE, FROM LONDON.

    The barque Penrhya Castle arrived from London yesterday with a large general cargo, and anchored in Mosman Bay. Captain Higgins reports that he left London on Aug. 23. and experienced very bad weather ...

    Article : 141 words
  52. CAN WE BE HONEST?

    Sir,—The action of the soap combine in putting on the English market a 15oz bar of soap, to be sold as a pound, raises the question as to whether it is possible to be honest under ...

    Article : 258 words
  53. DRIVING ACCIDENT.

    Yesterday Miss Ryan and the two daughters of Mr. W. H. Morley were returning to their home at Geurie, when their horse became unmanageable, and ran the vehicle into a fence. ...

    Article : 151 words
  54. RIVERINA.

    Polling proceeded quietly. The supporters of Mr. Chanter organised well. When the local results were announced Mr. T. Crimlisk, on behalf of Mr. Chanter, thanked the voters ...

    Article : 58 words
  55. G.M.S. BARBAROSSA AT FREMANTLE.

    The passengers by the G.M.S. Barbarossa are:— For Adelaide; Messrs. Carr and Fetsch, Mrs. Carr. For Melbourne; Messrs. Trasch, Fisher, and Hogan; Mesdames Reid, Rust, Fischer, and Hogan; the ...

    Article : 125 words
  56. SAILING VESSELS NOW DUE.

    Alsterufer, 4·m bq (KRVC), from Iquique—69 days. Archibald Russell, 4·m bq (HCRF), from Hamburg —104 days. Passed Gabo Island December 11. Celtic Race, sh (MKWM), from Anto[?]agasta—60 days. ...

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  57. SHIRE COUNCILS.

    DEMONDRILLE.—Mr. J. Bourke has been elected president and Mr. J. C. Foley, out of six applicants. was unanimously appointed clerk at a salary of £3 per week. ...

    Article : 38 words
  58. ROBERTSON.

    The polling was the quietest that has ever taken place here. ...

    Article : 15 words
  59. THE WEATHER.

    BINGARA.—The weather is very oppressive. The thermometer registered 102 degrees on Tuesday. Light rain has started. It is badly needed. GLOUCESTER.—Heavy thunderstorms passed over the ...

    Article : 37 words
  60. WHERE SHALL I STAY IN SYDNEY?

    GOOD HOTEL WITHOUT LIQUOR BAR. Cor. Castlereagh and Park streets, Sydney, Terms Moderate, Tel., 1003.—Advt. ...

    Article : 29 words
  61. WERRIWA.

    Polling to-day was quiet, A good porcentage of women voted. MURRUMBURRAH, Wednesday. Polling was quietly conducted. Owing to ...

    Article : 56 words
  62. THE NIKKO MARU, FROM JAPAN.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited (managing agents for Nippon Yusen Kaisha), are in receipt of telegraphic advice from Thursday Island, advising the departure of the steamer Nikko Maru at noon yesterday ...

    Article : 39 words
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