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  2. SECOND EDITION

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 0 15-16d pe[?] ounce standard. ...

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  3. QUEENSLAND.

    Application was made to-day before the Chief Justice in Chamb[?] for leave to distribute the moneys held in reserve by the administrators of the Queensland estate of the late James Tyson, pending a ...

    Article : 187 words
  4. STATE POLITICS.

    Though nothing has yet been announced officially, and Ministers were profoundly silent when questioned on the matter, it is said to be as good as decided that Mr. F. B, Suttor, Vice-President of the ...

    Article : 253 words
  5. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    Arrangements have practically been completed for the opening of the Federal Parliament on Tuesday. The Governor-General will conduct the opening ceramony at noon, and deliver the inaugural speech. ...

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  6. RUSSIA.

    Further particulars have been received of the murder of M. Bogdunovitch, Governor of Ufa, South-east Russia, who, while walking through the town park, was ...

    Article : 226 words
  7. PERSONAL.

    His Excellency the Governor-General proposes to leave by to-morrow night's express for Melbourne. On Monday a meeting of the Federal Executive will be held, and on the following day Lord Tennyson ...

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  8. PREFERENTIAL TRADE.

    Mr. Chamberlain, the Secretary of S[?]ate for the Colonies, writing to a constituent, says:—"I am fully convinced that the prosperity of the country depends largely upon ...

    Article : 138 words
  9. Special cables.

    Negotiations are proceeding between Great Britain and France respecting Morocco. A notable article in "D[?]peche Coloniale," the organ of the French Colonial Party, ...

    Article : 77 words
  10. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AN[?] THE LABOUR PARTY.

    [?] Government would be subject to pressure from th[?] labour party in regard to certain measures, Sir E. Barton said:—"The Ministry intend to do their ...

    Article : 159 words
  11. THE NEW SENATOR.

    Some interest has been aroused in federal political circles by the appointment of Mr. H. J. Saunders, of Perth, to the vacancy in the Senate caused by the retirement of Mr. Ewing. Senator Saunders, who ...

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  12. TRAGEDY AT MOUNT MORGAN.

    William Cahill, aged 64, a night watchman at Mount Morgan, was found on Wednesday morning lying in a pool of blood, with a wound three inches long and an inch deep in the back of his head. He ...

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  13. THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

    The Admiralty has made a correction in its memorandum on sea-power communicated to the Imperial Conference. It appears that bullion and apecie were not ...

    Article : 108 words
  14. ARBITRATION ACT.

    A large deputation, consisting of representatives of every industrial union registered under the Arbitration Act, waited upon the Premier, Mr. B. R. Wise (Attorney-General), and Mr. J. Perry (Minister ...

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  15. WARRINGAH LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.

    A special general meeting of the members of the Warringah Liberal Association was held last even ing at the Mosman Council-chambers, for the purpose of taking such step as might [?]eem desirable in view ...

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  16. PLOT TO KILL GOVERNORS.

    It is reported at St. Petersburg that a plot exists to kill all the Governors of provinces. ...

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  17. VIEWS OF THE GOVERNMENT'S ORGAN.

    The "Standard," which is recognised as the organ of the Government, in a leading article this morning, says "Canada is enthusiastic respecting the idea of a Zollverein, ...

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  18. THE LATE MR. A. SHREWSBURY.

    An inquest was hold on the body of Mr. Arthur Shrewsbury, the cricketer, who shot himself twice while suffering from melancholia after an operation for an internal complaint. ...

    Article : 93 words
  19. CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BILL.

    Mr. Kingston is now devoting almost the whole of his time to drafting the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill to be introduced early in the session. It is understood that the federal bill will be based largely ...

    Article : 149 words
  20. THE SWINE FEVER.

    The recent appearance of swine fever in Queensland (imported from the vicinity of Sydney, according to the best authorities) continues to hold the attention of the Queensland authorities, though the ...

    Article : 191 words
  21. CANADA.

    The Earl of Minto's term of office as Governor-General of Canada has been extended for a year. ...

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  22. LIBERAL AND REFORM ASSOCIATION'S [?]TURES.

    A meeting of the Liberal and Reform Association organising committee was hold yesterday afternoon, Mr. J. H. Carruthers, M.L.A., presiding. There was a large attendance, and attention was given to ...

    Article : 242 words
  23. FIRE AT MANILLA.

    A disastrous fire has occurred at Manila, capital of the Philippine Islands. Two thousand native houses were destroyed and 8000 natives are homeless. The damage ...

    Article : 42 words
  24. DEFINITION OF "HANSARD."

    The Federal Attorney-General was recently asked to define what "Hansard" is within the meaning of the Postal Rates Act. Mr. Deakin could not very well call it a newspaper, nor could he very well describe it ...

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  25. THE LIBERAL PARTY'S ATTITUDE.

    Mr. H. H. Asquith, M.P. (Liberal), speaking at Doncaster yesterday, said that Mr. Chamberlain's proposals would have the unqualified and united opposition of the Liberal ...

    Article : 84 words
  26. PENNY POSTAGE WITH AUSTRALIA.

    It has been officially announced at Ottawa that the now penny postage to Australia will commence on Monday, May 25. ...

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  27. BABYLONIA.

    German explorers on the site of Babylon have discovered the great gate of King Nebuchadnezzar's Palace, also hundreds of inscribed bricks forming part of the public ...

    Article : 278 words
  28. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 483 words
  29. THE WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day prices were good. Some merinos were withdrawn. Crossbreds are still very dear. May 22. ...

    Article : 62 words
  30. A LABOUR MEMBER AT DUBBO.

    Mr. W. G. Spence, M.P., addressed a large meeting on labour politics. He justified the caucus system. Referring to the recent Victorian strike, he denounced what he called the attempt at autocratism ...

    Article : 59 words
  31. PREMIER'S PROJECTED TOUR.

    The visit of Sir John See and party on Monday next is looked forward to with great interest. Complete arrangements for a cordial reception have been made. ...

    Article : 58 words
  32. A TARIFF LEAGUE FORMED.

    At a private meeting hold at Westminster yesterday of members of the House of Commons and manufacturers a tariff league was formed to organise public opinion through ...

    Article : 87 words
  33. THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS.

    A searching investigation has been undertaken by the Government into the statements made in the Legislative Assembly last night that a determined effort is being made in the Railway Department to ...

    Article : 373 words
  34. AUSTRALIA AND THE LASCARS.

    We sincerely hope the Government will asume a stick-necked attitude towards the preposterous position taken up by the Commonwealth Administration in the matter of the mail contract (writes the ...

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  35. LORD MAYOR'S DROUGHT RELIEF FUND.

    The fund is controlled by a committee of citizens. The honorary treasurers are Messrs. George Maiden, Frank Grimley, and J. Randal Carey, and the honorary secretaries are Messrs. Thomas Neshitt ...

    Article : 261 words
  36. LORD ROSEBERY'S SPEECH.

    Lord Rosebery, replying to a correspondent, expresses surprise that his speech at Burnley should be interpreted as supporting Mr. Chamberlain. ...

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  37. CHINA.

    Router's correspondent at Peking says that Great Britain has agreed to accept payment of the indemnity on a silver basis for nine years, and thereafter on a ...

    Article : 71 words
  38. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.

    A meeting of the executive committee of the Lord Mayor's Drought Relief Fund was hold at the Town Hall yesterday, Mr. J.R. Carey occupied the chair, and there were also present Dr. Burne, Messrs. J. P. ...

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  39. THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

    Authority has been issued to the Treasurer to r[?]ss a further £300,000 4 per cent. loan with a currency of 20 years, the Government reserving the right to redeem at the end of 10 years. Mr. ...

    Article : 117 words
  40. THE ANTI-DYNASTIC REBELLION.

    Anti-dynastic rebels have invested Liungau, 100 miles south of the city of Yunnan, Southern China, and have killed the prefect. ...

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  41. STATION REPORTS.

    The A. M. and A. Company, Limited, has been advised that at Edgeroi, Narrabri, 48 points fell, and Yarawa, Mungindi, also got 48 points. HARDEN.—At 9 a.m. on Friday 50 points were ...

    Article : 258 words
  42. VICTORIA.

    The election of a member of the Legislative Assembly for B[?]lla and Yarrawonga, vacant by the death of Mr. Hall, was held to-day. Mr. J. J. Carlisle, farmer and vigneron, was elected by 1085 votes. ...

    Article : 65 words
  43. THE BALKANS.

    Helmi Pa[?]ha, Inspector-General of the Macedonian provinces, proposes to try the worst of the Macedonian prisoners. He also intends to exile all suspects to Anatolia, like ...

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  44. THE NORTHERN COAL TRADE.

    At a meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce to-day, at which all the collieries of the Newcastle district were invited to attend, it was resolved that the selling price of Newcastle coal is and shall be until otherwise determined ...

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  45. APPLICANTS WHO ARRIVED TOO LATE.

    During the strike the Government advertised in other States offering employment to enginemen on exceptionally advantageous terms. A number of men from Queensland, New South ...

    Article : 98 words
  46. CANADIAN AND AUSTRALIAN OPINION.

    Sir Charles Dilke, M.P. (Liberal), in a letter to the "Daily Mail," says that there has always been a divergence of opinion between Canada and Australia on the subject of ...

    Article : 100 words
  47. CONFERENCE OF BUTTER FACTORY MANAGERS.

    At the annual conference of the Australasian Butter Factory Managers' Association to-day, Mr. P. Coghlan read a paper forwarded by Mr. M. A. O'Callaghan, dairy expert of New South Wales, in ...

    Article : 155 words
  48. THE THREATENED EXODUS OF ENGINEMEN.

    Mr. H. D. Scorer, secretary of the Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association, has made a further statement with reference to the threatened exodus of enginemen from Victoria. He states he sent a cable ...

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  49. ENTERIC FEVER IN ENGLAND.

    The infected blankets from South Africa which were seized at Whitechapel were [?]ched with blood and swarming with typhoid bacilli. ...

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  50. QUEENSLAND RAINFALLS.

    Following are the principal falls for the 24 hours ended 9 to-day—Northern Division: Ayr 130 points, Bloomsbury 78, Clare 2 inches, Mackay 99 points, Woodstock 108, Central Division: Cambron ...

    Article : 84 words
  51. PRACTICABILITY OF THE POLICY.

    Speaking to-day in reference to Mr. Chamberlain's pronouncement in favour of preferential trade between Great Britain and Australia, the Premier, Mr. Jenkins, said: "With the existing tariff of ...

    Article : 277 words
  52. NEW ZEALAND.

    Muhuta, known as the Maori King, has been appointed a member of the Executive Council, with a seat in the Legislative Council. The appointment, it is hoped, will conciliate the two races, and end the ...

    Article : 88 words
  53. LANDSLIP ON THE RAILWAY.

    A large landslip occurred on the western railway line, between Wimbledon and Newbridge, a few miles from here, last night, occasioning serious delay in through traffic west and south. The occurrence ...

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  54. LITHGOW INDUSTRIES.

    The manager of Oakey Park Colliery reports that the mine was stopped yesterday through lack of empty trucks. With a view to a[?]ing a settlement of the dispute which has been pending ...

    Article : 244 words
  55. STABBING AFFRAY IN QUEENSLAND.

    A stabbing affray occurred at Blenheim, near Laidley, last night, resulting in severe injuries to a man named Burns. It appeArs that a young man named Woods had an alter[?]ation with another named ...

    Article : 171 words
  56. CASUALTIES AND FATALITIES.

    A party of young men and women returning from a church service at a place called Shallow Crossing, [?]ve Nelligen, on Monday night, had an unpleasant experience. They were crossing the Clyde River in ...

    Article : 181 words
  57. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The American jockey, Tod Sloan, has been warned off the French racecourses for abetting reprehensible conduct in the race for the French Oaks. ...

    Article : 89 words
  58. HIGH PRICE FOR CITY LAND.

    A block of land at Lambton Quay, Wellington, in the main business part of the city, has been sold for £270 per foot. ...

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  59. SHOALS IN WELLINGTON HARBOUR.

    The work of the surveying ship Penguin shows that Wellington Harbour has shoaled greatly since it was charted in 1849. The new dredger has been ordered to clear the shoals. ...

    Article : 33 words
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