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  2. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The profit made by the Fremantle Harbour Trust for the half-year ended December 31 last amounted to £27,795. ...

    Article : 33 words
  3. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 392 words
  4. NEW ZEALAND.

    The annual report of the Standard Insurance Co. shows that the income for the year, including the balance brought forward, was £102,361, and the expenditure was 81,743, ...

    Article : 84 words
  5. NEWCASTLE.

    Saturday was observed as Benevolent Day. From early morning till late at night several hundred ladies canvassed the streets and offices of the city and district. The proceeds ...

    Article : 104 words
  6. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The solicitors for the contractors for the outer harbour have written to the Government, warning it that any attempt to take forcible possession of the works and plant ...

    Article : 57 words
  7. CASUALTIES.

    A man named J. Watts, a driver for Messrs. Gudgeon and Co., was leaving the railway with a lorry loaded with lime, when the horses started, and throw Watts under the lorry, ...

    Article : 67 words
  8. SHIPPING.

    Orestes, s, 4653 tons, Captain Chrimes, from Brisbane. Gilchrist, Watt, and Sanderson, Ltd., agents. Newcastle, s, 1251 tons, Captain L. Thompson, from Newcastle. Newcastle and Hunter River S.S. Company, ...

    Article : 303 words
  9. THE HALEWOOD ENTERS.

    The ship Halewood, in ballast, from Tal Tal, Chilf, which has been waiting off the Heads for orders for some days past, has received instructions to load at Sydney. She was towed into port at 1 a.m. yesterday, ...

    Article : 48 words
  10. A POLITICAL CANARD.

    Spoken to yesterday regarding a statement that Mr. James intended to resign the Agent-Generalship, the Premier (Mr. Rason) said:— "I do not know who is the author of this ...

    Article : 96 words
  11. A SERIOUS ASSAULT.

    On Saturday evening a serious outrage was perpetrated on a married woman at Glanville, near Port Adelaide. She was on her way home from the local option poll, and called ...

    Article : 84 words
  12. DEATH BY A DETONATOR.

    The police received information on Thursday morning that a man had been found dead on Misino run. Constable Pethers went out, and found the body about 50 miles from ...

    Article : 82 words
  13. WOOL SALES.

    At the fourth wool sale of the season at Wellington, between 4000 and 5000 bales were offered. There was a good attendance. Bidding was brisk and prices were [?]d to [?]d ...

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  14. VOYAGE OF THE SIERRA.

    The R.M.S., Sierra, which arrived in Watson's Bay late on Friday night, received pratique on Saturday morning, and berthed at the Quay. She sailed from San Francisco on January 25, at 4.22 p.m., and me[?] ...

    Article : 81 words
  15. COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The following vessels cleared at the Customs on Saturday:—Pilbarra, s, for Suva, via Sydney, with 680 tons bunker coal; Ururoa, for Wanganui, with 300 tons coal; Victoria, ...

    Article : 52 words
  16. THE IRON-SAND COMPANY.

    A rumour emanated from Wellington that the Iron-Sand Company had been formed in London. Mr. Berry, of New Plymouth, one of the prime promoters, says the report is ...

    Article : 51 words
  17. ROBBERY OF RACE TAKINGS.

    Yesterday a robbery was committed from the office of the Helena Vale Turf Club, in St. George's-terrace. After returning to the city from the race meeting on the course, ...

    Article : 82 words
  18. WAX MATCHES ON SHIPS.

    A discussion took place at the Marine Board on Friday relative to the carriage of wax matches on ships in other than zinc-lined cases. A letter was received from Mr. J. ...

    Article : 114 words
  19. DROWNED IN THE PATERSON.

    A sad drowning accident has happened. Hugh Graham, aged 17, was bathing in the Paterson River, and got out of his depth. As he could not swim he was drowned. The ...

    Article : 47 words
  20. THE LATE CONSTABLE WALLACE.

    An impressive memorial service was held in St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church, Newtown, yesterday morning, in connection with the death of the late First-class Constable ...

    Article : 409 words
  21. ALLEGED ATTACK ON A SEAMAN.

    Some excitement was caused at Pyrmont late on Saturday night by two shots being fired from a rifle. Fortunately no one was injured. It appears that Charles Wahlberg, second ...

    Article : 230 words
  22. CYCLING ACCIDENT.

    As E. Hayes was cycling down one of the Kurrajong hills last night, on his way home, he collided with a buggy and was thrown heavily to the ground, receiving painful ...

    Article : 54 words
  23. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000 miles).—Arr: Feb. 18, Australian, s, from Sydney, via ports. Dep: Feb. 17, Taiyuan, s, for Sydney; Changsha, s, for Japan. COOKTOWN (1550 miles).—Arr: Feb. 17, Ysabel, s, ...

    Article : 1,279 words
  24. STORY OF TWO MARRIAGES.

    An extraordinary story was unfolded before the Chief Justice yesterday in connection with an application for nullity of marriage, brought by J. H. Morgan, accountant, of Brisbane, with ...

    Article : 499 words
  25. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 17.

    Moldavia, R.M.S., for London, via ports. Doris Brodersen, bq, for Jaluit, via Westport. Howard D. Troop, 4-mstd bq, for Falmouth. Prinz Waldemar, s, for Japan, via Hongkong and ...

    Article : 70 words
  26. DISCOVERED BY FINGER PRINTS.

    On Thursday last the manager of Quiggin Bros.' store, Shepparton, reported to the police that a cashbox containing £90 had been stolen from the store. The cashbox was found ...

    Article : 96 words
  27. STRANGE CAUSE OF DEATH.

    In the Fremantle Gaol hospital on Friday evening a prisoner named J. M. Watson, 28 years of age, died, and the gaol doctor was unable to account for the cause of death. A ...

    Article : 109 words
  28. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Feb. 19.

    Miowera, R.M.S., for Vancouver, via ports; Kakapo, s, for Tasmanian ports; Bega, s, for Eden, via ports; Augusts, s, for Tweed River; Tuncurry, s, for Cape Hawke and ports; Bellinger, s, for Camden Haven; ...

    Article : 47 words
  29. CLEARANCES.—Feb. 17.

    Monowai, s, 3433 tons, Captain Morrisby, for New Zealand ports, via Wellington. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Muratore, Mr. and Mrs. Finlayson child and infant, Mr. and Mrs. Child, Mr. and Mrs. Aylvester and ...

    Article : 231 words
  30. NEW SMELTING WORKS.

    A representative of the reconstructed Smelting and Refining Company has been on a visit to this district with the object of inspecting sites for works. The company intends to ...

    Article : 55 words
  31. STORM AT PARRAMATTA.

    The storm on Saturday afternoon wrought considerable dnmage in Parramatta, unroofing a number of buildings. In some instances galvanised iron roofs were carried ...

    Article : 62 words
  32. FOUND IN THE BUSH.

    The dead body of C. W. Chilcott, who disappeared a week ago, was found in the bush near Perth yesterday. Deceased, who had been suffering from a diseased hip, committed ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. GOVERNMENT AND CONTRACTORS.

    A further scene in the outer harbour drama was enacted on Saturday morning. The Government had given nothice to the contractors that at half-pst 10 they would come by ...

    Article : 227 words
  34. SHIP'S CARPENTER CRUSHED TO DEATH.

    A fatality occurred to-day on the White Star steamer Tropic. She left Port Melbourne early this morning, on a voyage to London. When about 10 miles down the bay, a derrick ...

    Article : 127 words
  35. THE TRUE REMEDY FOR SOCIALISM.

    Sir,—The pronouncement of the Chancellor of the German Empire, Prince von Bulow, that it is to the peasant proprietors of the soil that Germany must look for the overflow ...

    Article : 1,111 words
  36. SPLENDID RAIN AT NEWCASTLE.

    About 0 o'clock this evening steady rain feet in, making the street gutters overflow. Good rains are also reported to-night along the Hunter River valley. ...

    Article : 150 words
  37. ROBBERY AT DARLINGHURST.

    Mr. John J. Edmonds, who resides at Forbes-street, Darlinghurst, had some unwelcome visitors on Saturday evening. About 6.40 p.m. he left some jewellery, money, a ...

    Article : 125 words
  38. COASTER OUTWARD.—Feb. 17.

    Tarshaw, sh, for Newcastle. ...

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  39. IMPORTS.—Feb. 17.

    Sierra, R.M.S., from San Francisco, via ports; 101 bxs canned fruit, 7 automobiles, 66 cs shoes, 1599 bxs fresh fruit, 35 bls lub. oil, 2905 cs canned salmon, 120 pkgs dry fruit, 209 pkgs hardware, 19 pkgs h. h. goods, ...

    Article : 423 words
  40. LAND SALE AT ABERDARE.

    Mr. J. H. Brunker conducted a sale of allotments in the newly-proclaimed town of Aberdare yesterday, when 341 town and 26 suburban lots were offered. There was a ...

    Article : 90 words
  41. AN OLD MAN ASSAULTED.

    Late on Friday night Edward Bright, nearly 70 years of age, presented himself at the Penrith police station, saying he had ridden from Badgery's Creek, a distance of over 12 ...

    Article : 115 words
  42. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOTELS.

    On Saturday the first local option polls under the Act of 1891 were taken in six electorates. The Act gives electors power to vote for the reduction of licenses, and if it ...

    Article : 311 words
  43. MAYORAL ELECTIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 188 words
  44. WOMAN'S PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the Woman's Progressive Association of New South Wales was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening. Miss A. Golding (president of the association) occupied ...

    Article : 345 words
  45. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 391 words
  46. CLUBS AND EXEMPTIONS.

    Sir,—Permit me to lay before your readers a few facts which "Sydney Hotelkeeper," with an absence of the candour shown in his previous letters, has omitted to mention. ...

    Article : 489 words
  47. EXPORTS.—Feb. 17.

    Moldavia, R.M.S., for London, via ports: 160 pkgs naval stores, 24 pkgs effects, 75 pkgs meats, 32 cs wines, 317 ingots, 386 bgs dross, 1017 ingots tin, 3892 ingots copper, 7338 brs lead, 25 bgs ore, 31 bxs ...

    Article : 330 words
  48. COUNTRY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 258 words
  49. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281 miles).—Arr: Feb. 18. Silver Cloud, bqtn, from Newcastle. KAIPARA.—Dep: Feb. 17, Karitane, s, for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 57 words
  50. BUSH FIRES.

    A bush fire broke out on Thursday evening at Dullah, 8 miles from Coolamon, amongst a lot of new selectors. It swept south, burning all their grass, and some new fencing in ...

    Article : 140 words
  51. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Moldavia was despatched from Sydney at noon on Saturday for London, via ports, and is due at Melbourne this morning. The R.M.S. Marmora, from London, bound to Sydney, ...

    Article : 116 words
  52. OUTRAGES ON JEWS IN RUSSIA.

    A report prepared for the London "Jewish Chronicle," of January 12, by Mr. Stettaner, one of the Commissioners sent to Russia to investigate the late outrages upon Russian ...

    Article : 477 words
  53. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 466 words
  54. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  55. PARCEL MAIL.

    Parcels addressed to the United kingdom, Egypt, Malta, and Continent of Europe will be received at the Parcels Office, basement, G.P.O. George-street, for transmission per Orient Company's steamer ...

    Article : 167 words
  56. PASSENGERS BY THE MIOWERA.

    The following is a list of the passengers by the R.M.S. Miowera, of the Canadian-Australian line, which will be despatched from Flood's Wharf, on the western side of the Circular Quay, at 1 p.m. to-day for ...

    Article : 280 words
  57. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.

    Sir,—Apart from the merits of the extension movement to Great Britain and Africa, is it not unfair that policy-holders who disapprove of the proposal have, I think, for the ...

    Article : 122 words
  58. ACTION AT COWRA.

    At a meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association yesterday the following resolution was agreed to:—"That the Government be requested to appoint a Royal Commission to ...

    Article : 58 words
  59. REFERENCE NOTES.

    ** Letters, provided they are posted in the special box at the G.P.O., which will be opened for that purpose during the time stated hereafter, will be accepted without late fee from 5.30 to 6 p.m. ...

    Article : 200 words
  60. KHAKI AND SCARLET.

    Sir,—The moss-grown fiction about women being vainer than men got a severe setback recently when the press reported that, owing to lack of recruits, the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 252 words
  61. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ASSISTANCE.

    The Mayor of Kalgoorlie is forwarding the treasurer of the Victorian bush fires relief fund to-morrow a cheque for £100. ...

    Article : 25 words
  62. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—There seems, undoubtedly, a growing feeling amongst policy-holders that the proposed extension to England and South Africa is a question that should be thoroughly gone ...

    Article : 224 words
  63. NEW ZEALAND DEFENCES.

    Speaking on defence matters, Mr Seddon said the colony had now reached a record number. Counting volunteers, cadets, and Permanent Artillery, they had a force of over 20,000. ...

    Article : 113 words
  64. PASSENGERS BY THE SIERRA.

    Appended is a complete list of the passengers by the R.M.S. Sierra, which arrived in Watson's Bay shortly before midnight on Friday from San Francisco, via Pago Pago (Samoa), Honolulu, and Auckland, and ...

    Article : 316 words
  65. DESPATCH OF MAILS FOR THF UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER PLACES.

    Despatched.—Overland to Adeliade and thence per P. and O. Company's steamer Moldavia, February 20. Letters.—Registered, 3.30 p.m.; ordinary, 5.30 p.m. 2d the ½oz for United Kingdom, Canada, Ceylon, India, ...

    Article : 181 words
  66. THE VILLE DE LA CIOTAT.

    The French mail steamer Ville de la Ciotat has arrived. Passengers:— For Melbourne: Mrs. Smithett. For Sydney: Messrs. Keschart, Zeisler, Daure, Mrs. ...

    Article : 39 words
  67. A CHARMING TONIC.

    KOLA-CUP strengthens the DIGESTION. It soothes and nourishes outraged Stomachs, KOLA-CUP builds up the system and makes NEW BLOOD. ...

    Article : 27 words
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