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  2. STATE POLITICS.

    The State Premier, Mr. J. H. Carruthers, delivered an address on the work of the session before a social gathering (including ladies) of the council of the Liberal and ...

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  3. OUR NEW ADMIRAL.

    Sir Wilmot Hawkesforth Fawkes has once previously commanded a naval squadron. He is 58 years of age, and joined the navy in 1860. He attained the rank of commander in ...

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  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The steamer Franklin, of 8000 tons, berthed at the jetty at Port Kembla on Saturday morning, and left last night with a cargo of 6700 tons of coal direct for Hongkong. This Is ...

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  5. THE GLENELG TRAGEDY.

    At the Criminal Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Homburg, Hudson Howie, aged 20, was charged with the murder of Mrs. Isabella Wortley, at Glenelg, on November 17. Robert ...

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  6. VICTORIA.

    Judge Eagleson was keenly displeased with the conduct of Frederick Williams, labourer, of North Williamstown, who was called as a witness for the Crown in the Court of ...

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  7. STATE PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly considerable debate took place on the vote for the Central Sugar Mills. The State Treasurer paid a high tribute to the work of Dr. Maxwell. Mr. Philp, leader ...

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  8. SHIPPING.

    Persie, s, 11,973 tons, captain Beadnell, from Liverpool, via Capetown, Albany, and Melbourne, Passengers:—From Liverpool: Mr. and Mrs. Aspinall, Miss Aspinall, Miss M. Alexander, Mr. W. Atkinson, Miss M. ...

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  9. THE MANILA SERVICE.

    Messrs. W. and A. McArthur, Limited, report the following movements of steamers in their Manila service:— The Gulf of Venice left Sydney on Monday night for ...

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  10. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Danger, Gadye, and Co., and Houlder Bros. and Co., Limited, joint agents, report movements of their New York steamers as follows:— ...

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  11. THE FLAG CAPTAIN.

    Captain L[?]nel Halsey, who is described as a man with a great future before him, has not been in Australia before. He entered the navy as a cadet on January 15, 1885, and ...

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  12. THE CHINA CONTINGENT.

    An inquiry was held by Mr. Bent to-day into the claims of the men who served in the China contingent two years ago. About 19 men were present. A complaint had been ...

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  13. FIRES.

    News reached here this morning that the residence of Mr. A. Francis at Baan Baa, together with outhouses and 40 bags of wheat, were totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday ...

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  14. AUSTRALIAN UNION LINE OF STEAMERS.

    The Star of New Zealand from Australian ports, was at London Dec. 7. The Star of Scotland, from Australian ports, was at London Nov. 15. The Star of Victoria, from Sydney, was at London Nov. 18. The ...

    Article : 265 words
  15. FISH AND GAME PROTECTION.

    A meeting of the Fish and Game Protection Society was held last night, Mr. E. B. Back-house presiding. It was resolved to set apart a certain sum to enable the society to offer ...

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  16. OTHER OFFICERS OF THE POWERFUL.

    Mr. Grenville A. Miller, the new Admiral's secretary, has been to Australia before, for he was on the Ophir during the Royal tour. For several years prior to 1896 he was ...

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  17. EMBEZZLING RAILWAY DEPARTMENT FUNDS.

    James Walshe, late chief accountant of the Victorian Railways, pleaded guilty before Judge Eagleson in the Court of General Sessions to-day to charges of having embezzled ...

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  18. AMERICAN COMPETITION IN THE AUSTRALIAN TRADE.

    Mr. W. T. Crossley, of Openshaw, Manchester, has written the following letter to the London "Times" on the question of American competition in the Australian trade:—"Are British manufacturers aware of ...

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  19. THE PUNT TRAGEDY.

    In the Court of General Sessions to-day, two young men[?] Duncan Love and James Love, were tried on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the tragic upsetting of a punt ...

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  20. THE CHURCHES.

    A garden fete in aid of the Ladies' Guild in connection with St. Paul's Church of England took place yesterday on the grounds of the Church of England Grammar School. The ...

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  21. SUPPLEMENTARY LOAN ESTIMATES.

    The supplementary loan estimates have been tabled in the Assembly. These provide for appropriation of £200,000 for new railways approved by Parliament. Three were votes ...

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  22. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Dec. 15.

    Wollowra, s, for Melbourne; Allinga, s, for Cairns, via ports; Be[?], s, for South Coast ports; Tuncurry, s, for Cape Hawke; Illawarra and South Coast S.N. Company's steamer for Wollongong, Riama, ...

    Article : 42 words
  23. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly to-day the Tote Tax Bill passed its second reading. ...

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  24. CLEARANCES.—Dec. 14.

    Rio, bqtn, 289 tons, Captain S. Holm, for Wellington. Wyoming, s, 750 tons, Captain J. Lundi, for Brisbane, via Newcastle and Richmond River. ...

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  25. SIR BRYAN O'LOGHLEN'S ESTATE.

    Letters of administration have been applied for in the intestate estate of Sir Bryan O'Loghlen. The estate, all personalty, is valued at £1228. ...

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  26. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. COMPANY'S FLEET.

    The Australian sailed from Sydney Nov. 11 for Japan, via ports, and arrived at Hongkong Dec. 4. The Empire sailed from Sydney Dec. 6, Brisbane 8th, Townsville 11th, and Cooktown 12th, for Japan, ...

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  27. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Michael Ryan, a labouring man, whose [?]ace bore signs of severe handling, the result of having been bitten by a dog, was to-day committed for trial by the Kalgoorlie Police ...

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  28. IMPORTS.—Dec. 14.

    Wollowra, s, from Queensland ports: 33 cs and 7344 bchs bananas, 641 cs pines, 140 bgs cattle fodder, 2 csks tallow, 7 bgs hides, 136 bis wool, 120 bgs pumpkins, 906 half-cs and 148 cs cucumbers, 74 cs ...

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  29. STEAMER TSINAN.

    The passengers per the steamer Tsinan are:—Mesdames Tuthill, Beddome, Woodcrate, Takeda, W. Wharton, J. Wharton, N. Keating, Miss Tuthill, Messrs. Collins, Takeda, Ovedea, Lebreton, Hearne, ...

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  30. GEELONG WOOL SALES.

    At the Geelong wool sales to-day there was a splendid display of wool, but, compared with previous sales this season, there was a noticeable lack of animation in the bidding, and ...

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  31. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Karori left Strahan on Wednesday evening for Sydney direct. The Wakatipu arrived at launceston yesterday, morning, and sails at 2 p.m. to-morrow for Sydney, ...

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  32. THE POWERFUL SIGNALLED.

    The new flagship signailed Gabe Island at 11.52 a.m. yesterday, and passed Green Cape at 1.30 p.m. ...

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  33. SCHOOLS.

    At the annual concert of the Convent of Mercy last night, Mr. T. Waddell, M.L.A., and Mr. R. J. Donaldson, M.L.A., were present and delivered addresses. ...

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  34. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

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  35. SILVER MEDAL FOR LA BELLA HERO.

    The court of directors of the Royal Humane Society decided to-night that the society's silver medal be awarded to Wm. Ferrier, of Warrnambool, for bravery in connection with ...

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  36. NEWCASTLE.

    The following were to-day's clearances:— T[?]rius, s, for Singapore, via Sydney, with 6550 tons coal; Moonta, s, for Melbourne, with 3150 tons coal; M[?]dura, s, for Rockhampton, ...

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  37. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    KARUMBA.—Arr: Dec. 14, Maranoa, s, from Brisbane. THURSDAY ISLAND (2000 miles).—Dep: Dec. 14, H.M.S. Cambrian, Tsinan, s, Guthrie, s, Eastern, s, ...

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  38. WOMAN STABBED TO DEATH.

    Mrs. Ada Ferrers, aged 52, residing with her husband at P[?]nt-road, South Yarra, met with a tragic death this evening. According to the report supplied to the police by the ...

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  39. SHIPWRECK BELIEF SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society of New South Wales was held in the Royal Exchange, Pitt and Bridge streets, ...

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  40. MUNICIPAL.

    The municipal saleyards were officially opened this afternoon by Mr. W. M. Fleming, M.L.A., in the presence of a large number of people. Congratulatory speoches were ...

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  41. THE LABOUR COUNCIL.

    At a meeting of the Newcastle Labour Council consideration was given to a report to the effect that the Public Works Department intended to move the Harbours and Rivers ...

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  42. THE HOSPITALS.

    An operating theatre at Casino Hospital has been erected to the memory of the late Dr. Stewart. The cost, which was defrayed by public subscription, was over £200. ...

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  43. BUSH FIRES.

    Since the damage already reported, the fires are seemingly well under control. Most of the farmers whose crops were untouched have taken extra precautions by burning ...

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  44. ALLEGED ASSAULT UPON A BROTHER.

    At the Police Court Denis Mullavey and Peter Mullavey, well known residents of the district, were presented on a charge of having in company inflicted grievous bodily harm ...

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  45. CUSTODY OF A CHILD.

    The proceedings in connection with the application on behalf of Kate Lilley for a writ of habeas corpus againat Mrs. T. Maurice with regard to the custody of her daughter, ...

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  46. CHARGE AGAINST A POSTMASTER.

    At the Police Court yesterday, S. L. Moffitt, formerly post and telegraph master, Coraki, was again charged with appropriating to his own use the sum of over £400. He ...

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  47. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

    The board of management of the Sydney Y.M.C.A. held its monthly meeting last evening, Mr. John Kent, V.P., occupying the chair. The general secretary announced the receipt ...

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  48. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orotava, from London, left Melbourne at 50 p.m. yesterday for Sydney. The R.M.S. Macedonia, from Sydney bound to London, arrived at Adelaide at 2.15 a.m. yesterday, and ...

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  49. NEW LIQUOR LAW.

    The general council of the Prohibition Party held a meeting in the School of Arts on Wednesday night, for the purpose of considering the provisions of the new liquor law, and of ...

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  50. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 220 words
  51. VOYAGE OF THE OROTAVA.

    The Orient-Pacific Company's R.M.S. Orotava left Melbourne yesterday for Sydney. She sailed from London at 2.25 p.m. on November 3, and Plymouth at 5.50 p.m. on the 4th. She arrived ...

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  52. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    A meeting was held at the Queen's Hall on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of forming a Boot Repairers' Union. Mr. P. J. Minahan presided, and after he and others ...

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  53. RAINFALL IN QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 66 words
  54. STEAMER EASTERN.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 151 words
  55. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 292 words
  56. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    On Wednesday night a special meeting of the council of the National Rifle Association was held to consider a communication from the District Commandant regarding the status of the N.R.A. The letter under ...

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  57. SYDNEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

    The work of the students attending the dressmaking and millinery classes at the Technical College during the year has been on exhibition during Wednesday and ...

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  58. CASUALTIES.

    John Thompson waa killed yesterday at Mr. P[?]chey's timber yard, Cr[?]w's Nest. Three logs rolled off a cart pinning Thompson to the ground, one log smashing his head and ...

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  59. WARRIMOO-SQUIRREL COLLISION.

    The preliminary inquiry concerning the collision between the steamer Warrimoo and the launch Squirrel, on the 25th November, will be resumed by the Department of Navigation on the 27th inst, when the ...

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  60. VICTORIAN POLICE COMMISSION.

    At a sitting of the Police Commission to-day evidence was taken bearing on the charge "that Detective Sergeant MacManamey had anonymously reported Detective Fryer for ...

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  61. LITTLE BAY AND ZIG-ZAG DERAILMENTS.

    Sir,—Mr. Blackford, the Victorian engineer, stated that the tramway tracks were badly laid; Mr. G. Proudfoot, one of the most able and experienced of railway men in ...

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  62. A NEW ISLAND VESSEL.

    The fore-and-aft schooner Irene, built to the order of Mr. E. E. Fo[?]yth, of Ralum, New Britain, by Mr. David Drake, of Balmain, ia now anchored in Elizabeth Bay awaiting a slant of wind to commence her ...

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  63. THE RIPPLE.

    Advices by yesterday's English mail stated:—"The steamer Ripple, now building, has been purchased by Messrs. Weddel, Turner, and Co., London for colonials through Messrs. Pile for about £7000." Our ...

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  64. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281 miles).—Arr: Dec. 14, A[?]pouri, s, from Glasgow. Dep: Dec. 13, Sierra, R.M.S., at midnight, for Sydney. ...

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  65. NORFOLK ISLAND.

    The steamer Malaita, from the New Hebrides, arrived at 5 o'clock this morning, and sails again at noon for Sydney. She reports having met with fins weather conditions throughout. ...

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  66. TYSER LINE OF STEAMERS.

    The Marare was at Lyttelton Nov. 29. loading for London The Niwaru was at Wellington Nov., 16, loading for London. The Mimiro sailed from Wellington Nov. 21 for London, via Cape Horne. The ...

    Article : 142 words
  67. STEAMER GUTHRIE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 56 words
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