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  2. QUEENSLAND.

    The Irish enveys, Messrs. Devlin and Donoyan, arrived in Brisbane this morning, and were welcomed by the Mayor of Brisbane and a number of leading citizens. ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Saturday night, the Mayor presiding. The following resolutions were carried:—"That this meeting protests against the exorbitant ...

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  4. CASUALTIES.

    Yesterday afternoon Edward Gould, coachman, a resident of Botany-road, Botany, fell from, a tram in Harris-street. He was taken to the Sydney Hospital by the Civil ...

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  5. THE MAIL CONTRACT.

    In discussing the personnel of the new company formed at home to conduct the Australian mall service, the engineering correspondent of the London "Shipping Gazette and ...

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  6. SHIPPING.

    Suevic, s, 12,500 tons, Captain Jones, from Liverpool, via Capetown, Albany, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Passengers—From Liverpool: Mr. Lewis Ager, Mr. John A[?]emson, Mr. James Berwick, Mr. Albert Buns, Mr. ...

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  7. OCEAN S.S. COMPANY.

    The Oopack sailed from Sydney on 21st inst for London and Liverpool, and is due in London about October 16th. The Telamon arrived in Sydney on 25th inst, and sails again for London, Liverpool, and ...

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  8. DR. STOCKWELL'S CASE.

    In the Supreme Court to-day the action brought by Dr. Stockwell against the Government was continued. The evidence for plaintiff and defendant was closed. His Honor ...

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  9. COAL LUMPER INJURED.

    William Morris, a coal lumper, living at Argyle-place, Miller's Point, while engaged in unloading coal from the collier Helen Nicol, at the Balmain New Ferry wharf, ...

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  10. COMMONWEALTH LINE.

    The Alala is at Sydney. The Ardova is one the passage Newcastle to Port Pirie. The Ben Vrackie is at Newcastle. The Cape Corrientes sailed from Sydney Aug. 21 for Napier. The Den of Ogil arrived at ...

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  11. KILLED WHILE CYCLING.

    A shocking fatality happened on Brown's Gaproad, Lithgow, to Hartley Vale, on Sunday morning. John Ryan, 27 years old, was cycling down a steep hill, when the bicycle ...

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  12. GAMBLING.

    The net proceeds from the recent fair in aid of the Roman Catholic Church amounted to £1012. In making this announcement in the Cathedral yesterday, Bishop Dunne said that ...

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  13. CASE OF ANTHRAX.

    Dr. Burgess operated towards the close of last week on a man named Hugh Ford, of Springwood, who was admitted into the local hospital suffering from anthrax. It is stated ...

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  14. THE PAPAROA AT MONTE VIDEO.

    A private cable message received last night stated that the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Paparoa arrived at Monte Video on Thursday last, en route to Plymouth from Wellington, N.Z. ...

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  15. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. CO.'S FLEET.

    The Australian sailed from Cairns Aug. 16, and Thursday Island 23rd, Port Darwin 24th, en route to China and Japan. The Empire sails from Sydney Sept. 5 for China ...

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  16. CELTIC MONARCH, FROM BELLINGHAM.

    After a voyage of 65 days from Bellinger, with a cargo of upwards of 12 million feet of oregon, the British ship Celtic Monarch arrived at Sydney yesterday, and proceeded to an anchorage in ...

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  17. CURIOUS LEGAL POINT.

    The Attorney-General has instituted an action against Abraham Hyam Moses, claiming a penalty of £200, under an Act of George II. He alleges that the defendant between ...

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  18. INFANT DROWNED IN A CASK.

    An infant named William Ridgewell fell into a cask containing about 5 inches of water, at Moor Creek, and was drowned. ...

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  19. NEW CHARTERS.

    Messrs. Nelson and Robertson advise the following charters:— Alsterschwan, 4-masted bq, 2460 tons, Captain Coltzan, Newcastle to west coast. ...

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  20. THE TUNCURRY AGROUND.

    The steamer Tuncurry went aground at the entrance on Sunday, where she still remains. ...

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  21. THE NIKKO MARU LEAVES JAPAN.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co., Ltd. (managing agents for the Nippon Yusen Kaisha), are in receipt of a cable message from Yokohama advising the departure of the Nikko Maru on Sunday for Australia ports. ...

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  22. A MEAN THEFT.

    It was discovered this morning that about a dozen ornamental trees had been stolen from a plantation in National Park, close to Loftus station. These trees were planted ...

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  23. THROWN OUT OF A VEHICLE AND KILLED.

    While Miss Agnes Soper was driving to Lostock, from Gresford, on Saturday, she was killed. The horse bolted down Coulstone Hill, and capsized the vehicle between ...

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  24. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000 miles).—Dep: Aug. 26, Taiynan, s, for Sydney. CAIRNS (1400 miles).—Arr: Aug. 26, Marloo, s, from Sydney. ...

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  25. GROUNDING OF THE TUNCURRY.

    Messrs. Allen Taylor and Co.'s steamer Tuncurry is still aground at Cape Hawke. A message to hand last night stated that the vessel had shifted for a distance of two lengths along the spit. ...

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  26. THE ABERDEEN LINE.

    The Damascus left Plymouth July 19, and Capetown Aug. 11, and is due at Melbourne Aug. 30, and Sydney Sept. 4. The Marathon left Sydney Aug. 22, and will leave ...

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  27. A FATAL OVERDOSE.

    An inquiry was held on Saturday, before the Coroner, Mr. T. C. K. M'Kell, touching the death of Louisa Trelford, an inmate of the Salvation Army Rescue Home. The ...

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  28. MUNICIPAL.

    At the first council meeting, which was held to-day, Alderman S. J. Lillie was elected Mayor, and Mr. J. K. Rose council clerk, pro tem. ...

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  29. THE WREN CASE.

    Judge Neighbour reserved his decision to-day in the appeals by John Wren and others against their conviction in the Tattersall's Club case. He expressed doubt whether the ...

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  30. THE WHITE STAR LINE.

    The Afric left Sydney Aug. 11, and Melbourne Aug. 18. She is due at Natal Sept. 9, Capetown Sept. 12, and at London Oct. 4. The Medic left Sydney July 13, and Melbourne July ...

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  31. A HEAVY FINE.

    In the City Police Court to-day W. M. Gray was fined £100, including costs, on a charge of keeping a common gaming-house in Barrack-street. ...

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  32. THE CHURCHES.

    Mr. Bruntnell, M.L.A., conducted services in the Methodist and Presbyterian churches yesterday, and also held a united service in the School of Arts in the afternoon to good ...

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  33. DEPARTURES.—Aug. 27.

    Indradeo, s, for Valparaiso. St. Louis, s, for Noumea, Fleur de Lis, bq, for Aru Island. Oonah, s, for New-castle ...

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  34. A WOMAN SCALDED.

    Mrs. Gregory, a resident of North Casino, was accidentally scalded about the chest and arms. ...

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  35. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

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  36. CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

    The following is the report of the Sydney Hospital for the week ended August 25:—Patients admitted, 65 males, 31 females; discharged, 51 males, 33 females; died, 4 males, 1 female; remaining, 187 males, 105 ...

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  37. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 28.

    Croya, R.M.S., for Brisbane; Wodonga, s, for Melbourne; Wyandra, s, for Cooktown, via ports; Konoowarra, s, for Rockhampton, via ports; Peterborough, s, for Nowra; Coomonderry, s, for Shoalhaven, Nowra, ...

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  38. BURNS, PHILP, AND CO.'S ISLAND MAIL LINE.

    New Hebrides Service.—The Ysabel is now in the Group, and is due at Vila, inward bound, on September 6, Ancityum September 11, Norfolk Island September 14, and Sydney September 20. The Tambo is now in ...

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  39. BURNING FATALITY.

    At the Hospital this morning the death occurred of the two-year-old son of Mr. H. C. Turner, master plumber. The child was admitted on Saturday suffering from severe ...

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  40. STATE CHILDREN RELIEF BOARD.

    The monthly meeting of the State Children Relief Board was held at the broadroom, Richmond-terrace, Domain, yesterday afternoon, the president (Dr. C. K. Mackellar, M.L.C.), being in the chair. The ...

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  41. CLEARANCES.—Aug. 27.

    Century, s, 4221 tons, Captain Dix, for Adelaide, via Newcastle. Guthrie, s, 2338 tons, Captain Todd, for Newcastle. St. Louis, s, 1353 tons, Captain Chaniel, for Noumea. ...

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  42. COASTER OUTWARD.—Aug. 27.

    Illaroo, s, for Newcastle. ...

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  43. BLACKSMITH'S AWFUL FALL.

    A blacksmith named Thomas Berryman met with a shocking death at the Fortuna Hustler's mine, Bendigo, this evening. The cage was hung up in the shaft at a depth of 1040ft ...

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  44. IMPORTS.—Aug. 27.

    Suevic, s, from Liverpool, via South Africa and ports: 25 cs colour, 160 bls 40 cs paper, 25 pkgs 250 cs tobacco, 1000 crs dishes, 3350 cs s machine parts, 40 cs refrigerators, 40 pkgs wood poles, 40 bls p. bags, ...

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  45. FEDERAL-HOULDER-SHIRE-BUCKNALL LINES.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Ltd., Sydney agents for the undermentioned steamers, report movements as under:— The Cornwall left Capetown 14th inst for Australia and N.Z. The Devon left Napier 21st inst for Monte ...

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  46. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 954 words
  47. KILLED BY A TREE.

    On Friday afternoon, at Pechey Scrub, Crow's Nest, John Whitney was killed instantly through a tree falling on him. He was by himself, and when found had his head ...

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  48. THE PUBLIC WORKS FUND BILL

    Sir,—I notice in the bill to provide for a public works fund and a Closer Settlement fund introduced by the Premier on the 16th inst that it is proposed to appropriate "the ...

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  49. THROWN FROM A HORSE.

    During manoeuvres in connection with the Light Horse School at the oval yesterday. Major Hay, who was in command of No. 1 Squadron, 16th Australian Light Horse, met ...

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  50. LUND'S LINE.

    The Geelong left Adelaide on the 18th inst. and is due at Natal on September 6, Capetown 13th, Las Palmas 29th, and London October 3. The Commonwealth arrived at Melbourne on 26th ...

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  51. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    KAIPARA.—Dep: Aug. 27. Ganymede, bq. [?] Melbourne. BLUFF (1107 miles).—Arr: Aug. 27, [?] from Hobart. ...

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  52. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD.

    While a footballer named Heslop was playing in a Rugby match at Reefton he was accidentally thrown on the back of his head. He died three hours later. ...

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  53. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 337 words
  54. THE E. AND A. COMPANY.

    The annual report and balance-sheet of the Eastern and Australian Steamship Company, Limited, December, shows that the profit on voyages completed during last year, after providing for insurance, amounted ...

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  55. THE MINING INDUSTRY.

    Sir,—As a miner with upwards of 30 years' practical experience, I can endorse every line of your correspondent's (F. B. Brown) letter re mining industry, and as a constant ...

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  56. THE N.D.L. STEAMERS.

    The G.M.S. Scharnhorst arrived at Melbourne yesterday, and is due at Sydney about 31st inst., en route from Bremen, Antwerp, and Southampton. "The G.M.S. Gera was due at Port Said on Sunday, en ...

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  57. A BRIGANTINE ASHORE.

    A brigantine is reported ashore inside the north spit at Kalpara Heads. It is probably the Def[?]ance, from Auckland. ...

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  58. TRAM TRAFFIC DANGERS.

    Sir,—Now that the Tramway Inquiry Board has been appointed to inquire into and, presumably, rectify the grievances of the tramway men, I think the time, that has already ...

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  59. EXPORTS.—Aug. 27.

    St. Louis, s, for Noumea: 142 sks rice, 75 bgs rice, 125 cs kerosene, 50 sheep, 20 kgs beef, 705 bgs sugar, 56 pkgs explosives, 12 cs tobacco, 30 cs whisky, 23 cs salmon, and sundries. ...

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  60. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Ltd, Dangar, Gedye, and Co., and Houlder Brothers and Co., Ltd., joint agents, report movements of their New York steamers as follows:— The Burgermeister Hachmann sailed from New York ...

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  61. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. China, from London, arrived at Melbourne early yesterday morning, and is due at Sydney on Thursday next. The R.M.S. Victora left Fremantle yesterday, and ...

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  62. AUSTRALIAN UNION LINE.

    The Marere leaves Melbourne Thursday next for Durban, Capetown, and London. The Hawkes Bay left Durban 2nd August, en route to Capetown and London. The Indraghiri sailed from Melbourne 10th inst for ...

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  63. THE M'ARTHUR LINE.

    Messrs. W. and A. M'Arthur, Limited, report the following movements of steamers in their Eastern service:— The Orange Branch arrived at Brisbane 27th inst, en ...

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  64. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    Liberty Plains R. C. practice shoot at Flemington; 14 shots at 500yds, and 7 shots at 600yds.—Captain G. Campbell, 58, 29—87; W. J. Robinson, 65, 20—65; E. A. Walker, 50 26—76; Constable H. Denman, 51, 2[?] ...

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  65. THE TYSER LINE.

    The Niwaru is to sail from London Sept. 15 for Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand ports. The Mimiro sailed from London July 22 for Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand ports. The Tomoana, from New ...

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  66. DON'T LOOK OLD.

    With advancing years greyness increases. Stopit with Lockyer's Sulphur Hair Restorer, which darkens to the former colour, and preserves the appearance. Lockyer's Restorer is made in England only.—Advt. ...

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  67. THE VOYAGE OF THE CHINA.

    The P. and O R.M.S. China arrived at Melbourne arly yesterday morning from London, via ports. She will leave again to-day, and will reach Sydney early on Thursday morning next. The China, in ...

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  68. SOUND ADVICE TO LADIES.

    [?] you would retain beauty in all its natural [?]diance, use PEARS' SOAP, fragrant and cool, refreshing and invigorating. Pure Soap—PEARS' SOAP.—Advt. ...

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