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  2. STATE GOVERNMENT.

    The Rockdale Town Hall was well filled last evening, when the Premier, Mr. J. H. Carruthers, gave a general outline of the programme of legislation which the Government ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A large right whale was this morning observed in North Bay, Kiab. The whalers were summoned by signal fires, and at their first attempt harpooned the fish, finally securing ...

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  4. NEWCASTLE.

    The steamer Mildura cleared at the Customs to-day for Lucinda Point, via Brisbane, with 420 tons of coal; the steamer Era, for Melbourne, with 3750 tons of coal; the steamer ...

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  5. SHIPPING.

    Stuttgart, G.M.S., 5048 tons, Captain Koenemann, from Bremen and Southampton, via ports. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. H. Beinhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Dickenson and 3 children, Mesdames Madge, Rooke, and ...

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  6. THE WEATHER.

    Fine weather conditions ruled throughout the State yesterday and smooth seas were running along the coast. The disturbance which entered Australia by the Great Bight ...

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  7. MILITARY MAN[?]UVRES.

    About 2000 metropolitan infantry took part last night in a tactical excrcise which culminated in an attack on the Centennial Park heights. From ...

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  8. QUEENSLAND.

    A shooting incident occurred at Fortitude Valley late on Sunday night, whereby Mr. W. T. Ambrose was injured. It appeals that Ambrose, who lives in Susan-street, had ...

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  9. LUND'S BLUE ANCHOR LINE.

    The Commonwealth leaves Adelaide to-day for London, via South African ports. The Narrung arrived at London from Australia on the 29th ultimo. ...

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  10. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    THURSDAY ISLAND (2000 miles).—Arr; Sept 5, Maranoa, s, from Brisbane; Australian, s, from Sydney. TOWNSVILLE (1370 miles).—Dep: Sept 5, Empire, ...

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  11. THE CITY COURT.

    At the Police Court to-day John Parrel, aged 70, an old-age pensioner, was committed for trial to the Circuit Court at Maitland on a charge of having at Newcastle, on September ...

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  12. ACTION OF THE HEALTH COMMISSIONER.

    At a meeting of the South Brisbane Council to-day the action of Dr. Ham, health commissioner, in issuning an emergency order in connection with the plague outbreak, was ...

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  13. THE LATE DR. LANE.

    At the local Methodist Church yesterday in memoriam services were conducted by the Rev. G. O. Cocks in connection with the death of the Rev. Dr. Lane. ...

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  14. DEPARTURES.—Sept. 5.

    Aorangi, R.M.S. for Vancouver, via ports. ...

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  15. PICNIC TRAINS.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the City Council to-night a letter was received from the Raliway Commissioners ir. reply to representations mane by the council in regard ...

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  16. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Sept. 6.

    Barrambeet, s, for Western Australian ports, via Melbourne and Adelaide; Aramac, s, for Melbourne; Barrabool, s and Wodonga, s, both for Brisbane and Queensland ports; Augusta, s, Wollumbin, s, and ...

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  17. MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.

    A proclamation was issued on Saturday summoning Parliament to meet on the 29th inst. ...

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  18. UNEMPLOYED AT BUNDABERG.

    Mr. Barber, member for Bundaberg, in the course of an interview here to-day, said there were about 300 unemployed in the Bundaberg district, and the situation would be ...

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  19. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.

    A monthly meeting of the Senate of the University was held yesterday, at Selbornechambers, Phillip-street, when there were present:—The Chancellor (the Hon. Sir ...

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  20. THE HOSPITALS.

    A recital was given yesterday by the Town Band at the recreation ground in aid of the hospital, and realised £13 10s. This will be supplemented by the Government subsidy of ...

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  21. CLEARANCES.—Sept. 5.

    Aberdeen, s, 3084 tons, Captain A. Douglas, for Brisbane, with through cargo and passengers. Aorangi, R.M.S., 4196 tons, Captain J. Phillips, for Vancouver, via Brisbane and ports, with passengers ...

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  22. FISH FOR THE BOGAN.

    The municipal council is making application to the Government to have fish placed in the waters of the Bogan above the weir and adjacent to the town. ...

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  23. COASTERS OUTWARD.—Sept. 5.

    Werfa, s, for Bellambi: Governor Blackall, s, for Bulli. ...

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  24. THE CARRINGTON TRAMWAY.

    The Carrington Council has appealed to adjacent municpalities for co-operation in protesting against the Public Works Department erecting a bridge for vehicular and ...

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  25. IMPORTS.—Sept. 5.

    Wodonga, s, from Melbourne; 523 sks oats, 366 bgs malt, 466 bgs calf food, 242 bgs onions, 115 bgs chicory, 69 bgs bark, 100 bgs sugar, 76 cs boots, 53 pkgs drapery, 189 cs wines and spirits, 230 cs ...

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  26. NORTHERN RAILWAY LINES.

    It is understood the Commissioner of Railways intends to take over the Bowen line at once, and to carry it on as a State concern. For some months it has been run by a local ...

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  27. FIRES.

    A woolshed and its contents, including agricultural machinery and produce the property of Mr. Moses Woods, of New Wyregal, were totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night. ...

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  28. ALLEGED THEFT OF BATTERY PLATES.

    Andrew Fogarty was to-day charged at the police court with stealing battery plates containing gold and amalgam from the Kime battery, on or about August 19. The accused ...

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  29. STRUGGLE WITH AN ALLEGED LUNATIC.

    An exciting incident occurred on Saturday when a kanaka, who was being brought from Nundah to Brisbane by the police on a charge of being of unsound mind, escaped at the ...

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  30. CHURCH NEWS.

    The annual festival of the Church Society was celebrated last night by a service at St. Andrew's Cathedral. There was a large attendance of the elergy and laity. The choir ...

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  31. AMUSEMENTS.

    Their Excellencies the Governor-General of Australia, Lady Northcote, and suite were present at Her Majesty's Theatre last night, when "Three Little Maids" was performed before a large audience. To-morrow night ...

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  32. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    AUCKLAND (1281 miles).—Arr: Sept, 5, ventura, R.M.S., at (5.30 p.m., from San Francisco, via Honolulu. LYTTELTON (1374 miles).—Arr: Sept. 5, Addenda, ...

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  33. CASUALTIES.

    An explosion occurred at the Wallaroo mine's store at 10 minutes to 7 o'clock this morning. Edwin Mellon, the storeman was almost blown to pieces. ...

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  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The English mails, ex the R.M.S. Orotava, for the eastern States were forwarded by this afternoon's express for Melbourne. ...

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  35. FIJI SHIPPING.

    SUVA (1743 miles).—Arr; Sept. 5, Miowera, R.M.S. from Vancouver, bound to Sydney. ...

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  36. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    Average rainfall for 45 years, 49,426 Average for 46 years from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 37 815. Total from Jan. 1 to Sept 5, 41,239. Temepratures: Maximum, 62.8; minimum, 46.1; at 8 ...

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  37. WOMEN OUSTING MEN.

    Sir,—I have read a great deal of correspondence in your columns since the appearance of my letter under the above heading, and I note particularly that no objection hes ...

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  38. MURDEROUS ATTACK ON A WIFE.

    At Auburn this morning Joseph Duff a plusterer, 34 years of age, attacked his wife with an axe and a billet of wood. After beating her on the head until be thought he had killed ...

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  39. THE ANNUAL STAFF RIDE.

    Over 70 officers will take part in the staff ride which is to be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next in the locality of PenrithLiverpool-Camden, under the direction of ...

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  40. EXPORTS.—Sept. 5.

    Aorangi, R.M.S., for Vancouver, via ports; 900 bgs salt, 159 bls wool, 43 sks potatoes, 61 bls hemp, 200 bls skins, 104 pcs timber, 10 bgs rabbits, 20 cs palm seeds, and sundries. ...

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  41. A CONSTABLE INJURED.

    Constable Dolman, whilst riding over the Long Bridge and leading a second horse, was dragged from his saddle, sustaining a fracture of one elbow, besides painful bruises about the ...

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  42. METHODIST MINISTERS' MEETING.

    The monthly meeting of the Methodist ministers resident in and around Sydney was held in the Centenary Hall yesterday morning, under the presidency of the Rev. W. Halse ...

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  43. CAUGHT IN MACHINERY.

    A serious accident happened at the Murrumbidgee flour mill to Albert Egan, aged 16 years. Whilst engaged in his work he was caught in the machinery, and suffered severe ...

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  44. EMPLOYEES' PICNIC.

    The annual picnic of the locomotive and traffic branches of the Penrith division of the railway service took place yesterday, at Sir Joseph Banks Pleasure Grounds, Botany. The outing was attended by ...

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  45. AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE.

    Sir,—The Defence Department has a nut to crack. The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce has put a not impossible hypothetical case. If a Russian Volunteer cruiser attempted to ...

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  46. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Orotava, from London, bound to Sydney, arrived at Adelaide from Fremantle at 10.30 a.m. yesterday, and sailed again at 4.30 p.m. for Melbourne. The R.M.S. Omrah, from Sydney, bound to London, ...

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  47. THE MAILS.

    South Australia.—Overland 5.30 p.m. Letters will be accepted without late fee for the Express from 5.30 to 6 p.m. if posted at the G.P.O. in the Special Box, which will be open ...

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  48. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    A rifle match took place on Saturday last at the Held of Mars range between teams from Newington College, the King's School and the Parramatta River Naval Cadets, and resulted in the Newington Cadets ...

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  49. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    The fortieth half-yearly report of the Trades and Industrial Hall and Literary Institute Association of Sydney, Ltd., shows that during the past six months the earnings from rents ...

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  50. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Having read in your valuable columns the controversy that has been going on in reference to the above subject, permit me to make a few remarks and critcisims also. ...

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  51. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Waikare arrived at Melbourne on Saturday from New Zealand ports and sails at 2 p.m. to-morrow for Bluff, via Hobart. The Man[?]a arrived at Auckland on Sunday morning. ...

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  52. THE ABERDEEN LINERS.

    The managing agents for the Aberdeen line (Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited, report:— The Aberdeen is in port, and will sail Sept, 17. She will leave Melbourne Sept 21, and is due at Natal Oct, ...

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  53. BILLIARDS.

    play was continued last night, when Marvel Loch (rec.80) beat J. Barket (rec. 140) by 16, W. South (rec 140) beat E. G. Allen (rec. 110) by 44. The games for to-night are:—M. Posner (rec. 110) v S. ...

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  54. ELECTRICAL TRADES UNION.

    At the monthly meeting of the Electrical Trades Union it was decided to approach the Railway Commissioners concerning certain grievances affecting the classification and ...

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  55. R.M.S. VENTURA AT AUCKLAND.

    The R.M.S. Ventura arrived to-day from San Franisco, via ports. She brings the following passengers. —Mesdames Stubbs, Asire, Caldwell, O'Shea, Barton. A. A. Campbell and child, Johnson and child, Misses ...

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  56. THE WHITE STAR LINERS.

    Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited, report:— The Afric is in port and will sail September 9. She will leave Melbourne September 10, and is due at Natal October 7 Capetown October 10, and ...

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  57. FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

    A farmer named Alfred Ernest Cam, aged 27 years was killed at Clyde this evening through the accidental discharge of a gun. Deceased had placed a loaded double-barrelled ...

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  58. THROWN FROM A CART.

    Edward Hughes, 22, a milkcarter, was admitted to St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday suf fering from the effects of a scalp wound, abrasions, and shock. He was driving a cart in ...

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  59. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—The word FAMOUS was first used prominently in advertisements by Fisher and Co., when advertising their FAMOUS KOLA NUT TONIC, now registered under the Trade Mark ...

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  60. UNSURPASSED. UNEQUALLED.

    ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL preserves, beautfies, and restores the hair more effectually than anything else. 110 years' success proves this. Also in golden colour. Of stores and chemists.—Advt. ...

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