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  2. AUSTRALIAN FINANCE.

    Mr. G. H. Reid, leader of the Federal Opposition, was seen at his home at Strathfield yesterday in reference to the series of pessimistic articles on Australian finance which has appeared in the London ...

    Article : 1,736 words
  3. SHIPPING.

    Mildura, s, 2217 tons, Captain T. L. Johnston, from Queensland ports, Burns, Philp, and Co., Limited, agents, Newcastle, s, 125l tons, Captain Thompson, from Newcastle. Newcastle and Hunter River Company, agents. ...

    Article : 377 words
  4. STATE OF THE COUNTRY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 177 words
  5. INTENSE HEAT AND DUST STORMS.

    Anything more unpleasant than the duststorm with which Sydney was afflicted yesterday cannot easily be imagined. It was built up principally out of the surplus energy left over from a severe storm ...

    Article : 339 words
  6. NEW ZEALAND.

    Lord Hawke's team has defeated an Otago eleven by an innings and 230 runs. ...

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  7. STATEMENT BY SIR W. J. LYNE.

    The Minister for Home Affairs, Sir W..J. Lyne, was at the Commonwealth offices, Macquarie-street, on Saturday morning. On being asked whether he had read in that day's issue of the ...

    Article : 565 words
  8. DENILIQUIN IN TOTAL DARKNESS.

    A dust gale was blowing yesterday till 4.20 p.m., when the most intense duststorm over experienced enveloped the town in total darkness, which lasted 25 minutes, followed by yellow lurid clouds of dust ...

    Article : 184 words
  9. A MEAT COMPANY'S DIVIDEND.

    The Christchurch Meat Company has declared a dividend for the year of 7 per cent. ...

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  10. STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY.

    The report of the Standard Insurance Company recommends a dividend for the half-year at the rate of 7½ per cent. per annum, and a bonus of 2½ per cent. ...

    Article : 33 words
  11. RISE IN BANK SHARES.

    A sudden rise in bank shares at Auckland is reported. The Bank of New Zealand shares are quoted buyers 82s, and National 90s. ...

    Article : 30 words
  12. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    LYTTELTON.—Arr.: Feb. 15. Woosung, bq., from Newcastle. WLLLINGION.—Dep.: Feb. 15, Toko Muru, s., for London. ...

    Article : 19 words
  13. QUEENSLAND.

    Owing to the shortage of sugar supplies a remarKable anomaly has sprung up in the Brisbane market. Plantation whites, which are usually 10s cheaper than C.S.R. first grade sugars No. 1, are ...

    Article : 88 words
  14. HEAVY STORM IN BRISBANE.

    The following rainfalls were recorded in the 24 hours ended at 9 yesterday morning:—Balfe's Creek, 175 points: Camberland 150, Georgetown 153, Hillgrove 192, Junction Creek 105, Normanton 213, ...

    Article : 444 words
  15. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 399 words
  16. A BURWOOD EFFORT.

    The people of Burwood have taken up the question of rebel for the distressed settlers, and a public meeting has been called by the Mayor (Alderman M. Sheppard) for Thursday night at the local ...

    Article : 56 words
  17. DEPARTURES.—Feb. 14.

    Buliumbie, bq, for West Coast, via Newcastle. Leura, s., for Queensland ports. Wollowra, s., for Weat Australia, via ports. Tyrian, s., for Melbourne. ...

    Article : 74 words
  18. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The inter-state mails by the R.M.S, Oceana left by special train at 7.15 p.m. to-day. ...

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  19. STOCK FEEDING AT COROWA.

    The long-continued dry weather has seriously affected the pastures. Grass, which was plentiful after the December rains, has all been burnt off, and it is now necessary in many instances to hand-feed ...

    Article : 121 words
  20. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Feb. 16.

    F.M.S. Austral en, for Marseilles, via ports; Peterborough, s., for Bateman's Bay and coast ports; Commonwealth, s., for Cape Hawke and coast ports; Bellinger, s., for Camden Haven; Defender, s., for Nambucca ...

    Article : 74 words
  21. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Kurrawang strike has, according to the managing director of the Firewood Company, been amicably settled. The origin of the trouble is now stated to have been due to Italian woodcutters ...

    Article : 81 words
  22. SEVERAL BOATS CAPSIZE.

    The strong wind was unusually violent on the harbour, and many sailing boats were unable to weather the storm. The day was not without accidents. Several boating parties whilst in the vicinity of the ...

    Article : 334 words
  23. COASTERS OUTWARD.—Feb. 14.

    Carrajong, s., for Bellambi; Pyrmont, s., for Manning River; Joker, kth., for Port Stephens. ...

    Article : 18 words
  24. RAILWAY RATES ON WHEAT.

    Although the Government has publicly announced that all wheat consigned to farmers in districts where the crops have failed shall be carried at half-rates, several persons who received consignments on Friday ...

    Article : 91 words
  25. CLEARANCES.—Feb, 14.

    Monowai, s., 3433 tons, Captain Neville, for Wellington and New Zealand parts. Passengers: Mr. and Mrs. and Master Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. and Master Maulton, Rev. and Mrs. Kiteat, Mr. and Mrs. ...

    Article : 200 words
  26. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    A youth, aged 17, who was reported at Brisbane on Thursday to have the plague, died to-day. Sunday. A case of plague was reported at Brisbane ...

    Article : 46 words
  27. REMARKS OF THE STATE TREASURER.

    When the State Treasurer (Mr. T. Waddell) was spoken to on the matter of the English press criticisms upon the finances of Australia, he said: "Yes I have read the ...

    Article : 119 words
  28. THE "COURIER."

    The " Courier " of Saturday says:—" The report and balance-sheet presented to the shareholders of the Queensland National Bank at the general meeting on Thursday last may be offered to gentlemen in ...

    Article : 544 words
  29. DROUGHT RELIEF MEETINGS.

    At a meeting of the Progress Association committee it was determined to ask the Mayor to convene a public meeting to assist the Drought Relief Fund. CARCOAR, Saturday. ...

    Article : 179 words
  30. LATE MINING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 816 words
  31. IMPORTS.—Feb. 14.

    Mildura, s., from Rockhampton, via ports: 67 bales wool, 78 packages hides, 12 bales sheepskins, 46 cases meats, 17 empty cylinders, 300 pins doors, 100 cases mineral waters, 20 cases and 10 sacks arrowroot, 12 ...

    Article : 350 words
  32. PARCELS MAIL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 120 words
  33. THE MINISTER FOR WORKS SPEAKS OUT.

    In view of the fact that his name was specially mentioned in the London cable message setting forth the adverse comments of some of the English and Scottish newspapers Mr. E. W. O'sullivan (State ...

    Article : 869 words
  34. COMMONWEALTH NOTES.

    The attention of the Minister for Home Affairs, Sir William Lyne, was drawn on Saturday by a representative of the " Sydney Morning Herald " to a statement made the previous evening at Hobart by ...

    Article : 340 words
  35. COUNTRY TOWNS IN DARKNESS.

    In the country districts intense heat and dust storms were experienced throughout the whole of Saturday. The meteorological conditions were particularly unpleasant in the lower Riverina. At Hay, ...

    Article : 199 words
  36. DESPATCH OF MAILS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND OTHER PLACES.

    Despatched overland to Adelaide and thence per Orient Company's steamer Omrah, Tuesday, February 17. Letters.—Registered, 3 p.m., ordinary, 4.30 p.m.; 2½d the ½oz. ...

    Article : 139 words
  37. BROUGHT RELIEF.

    Sir,—As it does not appear that any comprehensive scheme for the collection and distribution of relief to the sufferers of the drought has yet been adopted, I would suggest that recourse he had ...

    Article : 377 words
  38. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 418 words
  39. EXPORTS.—Feb. 14.

    Ballumbi, bq., for west coast of South America, via Newcastle: 313 tons coal. Custom-house.—Entered outward: Feb. 14, Waikare, s., for Auckland. ...

    Article : 132 words
  40. BUSH AND GRASS FIRES.

    A number of bush and grass fires were reported as having occurred in the city and suburbs yesterday. In some cases the flames got beyond the control of the residents, and the fire brigades were called on to ...

    Article : 298 words
  41. PASSENGERS BY THE F.M.S. AUSTRALIEN.

    The following passengers have booked by the F.M.S. Australien, which leaves for Marseilles via the usual ports of call, at 4 p.m. to-day. For Marseillers: Monseigneur Revolle and chaplain, Major and Mrs. H. C. ...

    Article : 161 words
  42. VICTORIA.

    Large audiences attended all the theatres open on Saturday night. At the Princess " Zaza" was repeated with great success. The first performance of the melodrama " In the Shadow of Night " at the ...

    Article : 190 words
  43. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL.

    In answer to an inquiry as to whether or not he had thought over the remark made by Sir John See respecting the location of the federal capital, Sir William Lyne asked " What particular statement ...

    Article : 414 words
  44. THE STEAMER MORESBY.

    The steamer Moresby, from Singapore and New Guinea, left Townsville on Saturday eveniong for Sydney direct. She is due here on Friday next, and berths at the Federal Wharf on arrival. ...

    Article : 37 words
  45. STOCK RETURNS FOR N.S.W.

    Sir,—In reply to the many comments on the figures given by me with reference to this matter, I will ask for space to say a few words. In view of the difficulty we have experienced in ...

    Article : 477 words
  46. THE FEDERAL LINERS.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, managing agents for the Federal line of steamers, report movements as under:— The Cornwall is en route from the Plate to South ...

    Article : 141 words
  47. GOLD YIELDS.

    Day Dawn Gold Mines crushed 780 tons for 707oz. Kulamadan crushed 464 tons for 293oz. ...

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  48. TWO MINISTERS AND A BILL.

    Sir,—On June 10 Mr. Ferguson moved the adjournment of the Assembly to discuss "The necessity of placing the large sum of —200,000 yearly on the Estimates for the purpose of water ...

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  49. WINTRY WEATHER IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The weather yesterday and to-day has been very wintry, with heavy rain and hailstorms, which have done a considerable amount of damage to the currant crops, the orchards, and the vineyards. ...

    Article : 43 words
  50. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 626 words
  51. FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

    Mr. H. C. Russell's forecast issued last night, is as follows: " Squally westerly winds, veering to strong southerly winds, especially over southern districts." ...

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  52. SAILING VESSELS DUE.

    The following sailing vessels are now due at Sydney:— Ariel, four-masted sch., from Gray's Harbour—58 days. ...

    Article : 97 words
  53. THE MURRAY WATERS.

    In reply to the letter of Mr. Irvine, the Victorian Premier, on the Murray waters, the Acting Premier (Mr. Gordon) divides Mr. Irvine's contention into two main propositions (1) that before federation it ...

    Article : 359 words
  54. A SCORCHING DAY AT NEWCASTLE.

    Very trying weather prevailed to-day. Shortly before 11 o'clock this morning the wind suddenly changed into the west, and blew for some hours with the force of a gale. The air was scorching ...

    Article : 291 words
  55. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING NEWS.

    TWEED HEADS.—Arr.: Feb. 14, Friendship, s., at 8 55 a.m.: Augusta, s., at 9.20 a.m.; Wollumbin, s., anchored off Cook's Island. BYRON BAY.—Dep.: Feb. 14, Cavanba, s., for ...

    Article : 851 words
  56. SIR WILLIAM LYNE'S MEETING.

    Arrangements have been mode for Sir William Lyne to address a public meeting in the New Masonic Hall on Thursday night. ...

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  57. STOCK MOVEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 251 words
  58. CONDEMNATION OF THE MINISTRY.

    At the annual picnic of the employees of Messrs. Ritchie Brothers, of Auburn, held at Correy's Gardens, Cabarita, on Saturday, the speakers at luncheon generally deplored the condition into which the ...

    Article : 84 words
  59. MR. REID'S TOURS.

    It is the intention of Mr. G. H. Reid to address a number of meetings in Victoria during April, when he will speak at various centres which he has not yet visited. In July the Opposition leader proposes to ...

    Article : 56 words
  60. FISHING BOATS BLOWN OUT TO SEA.

    The westerly gale to-day was responsible for exciting experiences among some fishing parties outside the heads. Up to 11 a. m. a light north-easterly wind prevailed, and a number of small open boats ...

    Article : 244 words
  61. NEW ZEALAND POLITICS.

    The Premier announced that next session the Government would introduce banking legislation, and repeated the statement that if Mr. Cadman failed to float a company in England to work the iron ...

    Article : 48 words
  62. A NEW ARTESIAN BORE.

    About four weeks ago the sinking of a bore at Willie was begun. Upon reaching a depth of 570ft. a flow of 75,000 gallons a day was struck. Sinking is still being continued. The quality of ...

    Article : 95 words
  63. COMMENTS OF THE INTER-STATE PRESS.

    In a leader on the financial criticism of Mr. H. W. Wilson, the " Argus " says:—"The severe criticism of the Australian financial position, published by the ' Daily Mail ' from the pen of its ...

    Article : 740 words
  64. TO DARKEN GREY HAIR.

    LOCKYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER is the quickest, best, safest, and cheapest. Lockyer's keeps of ravages of time, causes Hari to grow, Large, Chea Bottles, made in England.—Advt. ...

    Article : 32 words
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