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  2. SPLENDID RAINS AT WELLINGTON.

    A bounteous fall of rain was experienced all over this district during Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning, when heavy rain fell continuously for several hours, and 135 points were ...

    Article : 112 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    Tenders were opened to-day for the Metropolitan Board of Works loan of £400,000, bearing interest at the rate of 3½ per cent. per annum, and with the minimum fixed at £98 10s. The majority of the ...

    Article : 353 words
  4. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Supreme Court this morning, before the Chief Justice, the hearing of an action was begun in which James Morrison, of Water Hill, Guildford, claims from the Crown £35,000 damages for ...

    Article : 176 words
  5. SHIPPING REPORTS.

    Custom-house.—Entered outward: September 1. Nairnshire, s., for New Zealand: Rotokino, s., for Launceston, via Newcastle; Hawea, s., for Bluff, via Newcastle; Kittawa, s., for Devonport. ...

    Article : 516 words
  6. QUEENSLAND.

    At a deputation to-day Mr. Leahy gave a hint that the Acting-Commissioner, Mr. Thallon, would be selected for the position of Commissioner, which becomes vacant at the end of this month. ...

    Article : 37 words
  7. STATION REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 331 words
  8. THE A.U.S.N. LINE.

    Messrs. Burns. Philp, and Co., agents for th[?] A.U.S.N. Company, report:— The Wodonga leaves Sydney to-day for Melbourne, arrives there on Thursday, 4th, and sail[?] ...

    Article : 134 words
  9. THE REVENUE RETURNS.

    The revenue for August was £260,788, an increase of £30,785 compared with August of last year. The following increases are shown:— Taxation, nearly £3000; territorial, £4000; ...

    Article : 108 words
  10. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR UNION.

    The eleventh annual convention of the Christian Endeavour Union was continued yesterday. The proceedings opened in the afternoon in th[?] Y.M.C.A. Hall, the Rev. Dr. Dill Macky ...

    Article : 761 words
  11. THE GOLD YIELD.

    The gold output for August, including the Mint receipts, was 187,971oz. ...

    Article : 16 words
  12. NEWCASTLE.

    The Quarter Sessions were opened to-day before his Honor Judge Murray, Mr. A. H. Dawson prosecuting for the Crown. John Hanson, alias Charles House, pleaded guilty to having at Newcastle on ...

    Article : 202 words
  13. M'ILWRAITH, M'EACHARN, AND CO.'S LINE.

    The Kalgoorlie, which sailed hence on August 26 for Fremantle, via ports, arrived at Adelaide yesterday, and continues her journey. The Coolgardie, from Fremantle, for Sydney, vi[?] ...

    Article : 56 words
  14. REVENUE FOR AUGUST.

    The revenue for August, including the amount collected by the Commonwealth, was £309,747 as compared with £314,062 last month, and £261,663 in August last year. ...

    Article : 30 words
  15. EASTERN SUBURBS POLICE PROTECTION.

    The question of the insufficiency of police protection throughout the eastern suburbs was again referred to at the meeting of the Paddington Borough ...

    Article : 174 words
  16. GUN ACCIDENT.

    Near Esperance yesterday Mr. Harold Simms was driving a trap when a loaded gun in the vehicle was discharged, carrying away a portion of the driver's scalp. A companion brought Simms ...

    Article : 46 words
  17. SHIPMENT OF GOLD.

    The R.M.S. Britannia took from Fremantle today £60,000 for London, and bar gold valued at £10,017 for Bombay. A case of leprosy has come under the notice of the ...

    Article : 175 words
  18. MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY.

    At a meeting of the University council to-day a resolution was carried approving of the constitution of a faculty of arts and a faculty of science. The details of the scheme will be discussed at a ...

    Article : 98 words
  19. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The steamer Port Albert, which arrived from Sydney on Saturday, will load coal for Mauritius, via Melbourne. The four-masted barque Howth sailed for San ...

    Article : 194 words
  20. THE QUEENSLAND RAINFALL.

    Further serviceable falls of rain are reported in the southern half of the State, the south-west also participating. The Darling Downs received falls yesterday varying from 7 points at Toowoomba to ...

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  21. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. China leaves Melbourne to-day, and will arrive at Sydney early on Thursday morning. The R.M.S. Rome was due at Colombo on ...

    Article : 306 words
  22. CUSTOMS ENTRY-FORMS.

    In the past persons making entries at the Customshouse have had to deposit five copies of the entryform, each of which has had to be written. The order has now been issued that for three months ...

    Article : 64 words
  23. POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH RATES.

    Mr. Jos. Dolton writes, condemning the method of charging for addresses in telegrams as required by the Postal and Telegraphic Rates Bill. He says:—"This charging for names and ...

    Article : 360 words
  24. WORKING SUBURBAN RAILWAYS BY ELECTRICITY.

    The Minister for Railways has received an offer from a firm of electrical engineers to work the whole of the suburban railway system by electricity at a price considerably below the estimate of the officers ...

    Article : 94 words
  25. PROPOSED NORTH COAST RAILWAY.

    Mr. Fehon, Mr. Kirkcaldie (Railway Commissioners), and Mr. Harper (Traffic Manager) visited Kempsey on Saturday in connection with the North Coast railway. They met a large deputation, who ...

    Article : 238 words
  26. FIRE AT SURRY HILLS.

    Shortly ofter 8 o'clock last night a fire occurred at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Childs, in Samuelstreet, Surry Hills. It was stated that while Mrs. Childs was passing through one of the rooms she ...

    Article : 315 words
  27. THE MILDURA RAILWAY.

    The Engineer-in-Chief, Mr. Rennick, states that the notice calling for horses and drays on the Mildura railway line has been withdrawn. The number on the works, together with those known to be on ...

    Article : 59 words
  28. THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

    The annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society will be opened on Flemington grounds tomorrow. With the weather conditions favourable and a record entry list, the show promises to be one ...

    Article : 42 words
  29. PASSENGERS BY THE VILLE DE LA CIOTAT.

    The following is a list of the passengers booked for the F.M.S. Ville de la Ciotat, which will sail to-day for Marseilles, via ports:—For Marseilles: Mr. and Mrs. Godwin King and child and 2 ...

    Article : 206 words
  30. PUBLIC MEETING.

    The public meeting held in the Pitt-street Congregational school hall in the evening was largely attended. The Rev. Dr. Porter (president) occupied the chair. ...

    Article : 652 words
  31. INCOME TAX CASE WITHDRAWN.

    For some time past adjournments have periodically been granted in connection with the 12 remaining charges involving breaches of the income tax regulations preferred against Saul Joshua, public officer of ...

    Article : 355 words
  32. LATE COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Rev. J. Kinghorn at the Presbyterian Church last night preached a special sermon on the subject of "Christ and the Prisoner," and dealt ably with the matter of the treatment of discharged prisoners. ...

    Article : 100 words
  33. BILIOUS DYSPEPSIA.

    Consequent on a particular occurrence, representations were made to a reporter that it would be well to set aside all doubt as to the cententions advanced by Mr. James Brown, of No. 10 Turner-lane, ...

    Article : 771 words
  34. TRAM ACCIDENT.

    John James Thomas, an undertaker, residing at Underwood-street, Marrickville, was riding in an electric tram in George-street West last evening, when a sulky collided with the car, causing Thomas ...

    Article : 61 words
  35. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Warrimoo left Wellington 4 p.m. Saturday, and should be here to-morrow afternoon. The Mokoia leaves Melbourne at 4 p.m. tomorrow for Bluff, via Hobart. ...

    Article : 40 words
  36. TRADES AND LABOUR.

    A special meeting of the Butchers' Shop Employees' Union was held at the Trades Hall last night. The president (Mr. T. M'Glinn) occupied the chair. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the ...

    Article : 112 words
  37. THE GULF LINE, LIMITED.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  38. LATE MINING.

    Business on 'Change to-day was quiet. Sales made were as follows:—Amalgamated Scots and Perthshire, 2s 9d: Berry Consols Extended, 49s; Caledonian, 2s 7d; Central Plateau, 2s; Duke of ...

    Article : 128 words
  39. AUSTRALIAN-SOUTH AFRICAN S. S. COMPANY.

    Messrs. W. and A. M'Arthur, Limited, managing agents for the above line, report the following movements:— The Orange Branch arrived at Durban August 28. ...

    Article : 59 words
  40. THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY.

    The monthly meeting of the Senate of the University was held yesterday at Selborne-chambers, Phillip-street. There were present the Chancellor (the Hon. Sir Normand MacLaurin), the ...

    Article : 495 words
  41. TASMANIA.

    The consolidated revenue for August was £56,083. In August last year it was £69,236. ...

    Article : 22 words
  42. QUEEN WILHELMINA'S BIRTHDAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 353 words
  43. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Dangar, Gedye, and Co., and Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, joint agents, report the following movements of their New York steamers:— ...

    Article : 132 words
  44. THE ACTING GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

    Intimation has been received here that Lord and Lady Tennyson will probably visit Hobart in November or December next for an extended sojourn. ...

    Article : 27 words
  45. DEATH OF A CHAMPION MERINO RAM.

    The Tasmanian champion merino ram President, bred by the Hon. James Gibson, died on Saturday as the result of an accident. President was purchased in 1896 at the Sydney sales by Messrs. C. B. Grubb ...

    Article : 78 words
  46. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Benevolent Societies' Coronation Fete and Art Union was completed by a final concert at the Town Hall last night, at which between 3000 and 4000 people were present, chiefly with the object of ...

    Article : 402 words
  47. THE BOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., Limited, report the following movements of steamers:— The Urmston Grange sailed from Buenos Aires July 16. ...

    Article : 78 words
  48. THE CORNWALL COLLIERY.

    Mr. Henry Edgell, legal manager of the Cornwall Colliery Company, has wired to the mine manager, Mr. Brough, to the effect that "None of the present loyal hands most be displaced simply to make room ...

    Article : 258 words
  49. LUND LINE OF STEAMERS.

    Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt, and Sanderson, Limited, advise:— The Yarrawonga left here on the 30th ultimo for London, via ports. Included in her cargo were: ...

    Article : 100 words
  50. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH FAIR.

    A three days' fancy fair and sale of work in aid of the funds of the Australian Church was opened last evening by Colonel Bell at the I.O.O.F. Temple, Elizabeth-street. There was a large attendance. Colonel Bell, in performing ...

    Article : 277 words
  51. OCEAN S. S. COMPANY (HOLT'S BLUE FUNNEL LINE).

    The Hector is at Brisbane loading for November wool sales. The Glaucus left Glasgow on 2nd ultimo for Australia. ...

    Article : 36 words
  52. STATUTORY DECLARATION.

    I, James Brown, of 10 Turnor-lane. Woolloomooloo, in the State of New South Wales, Commonwealth of Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have carefully read the ...

    Article : 212 words
  53. BRITISH-INDIA LINE.

    Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co. report:— The Sealda, which left Calcutta on August 8, arrived at Fremantle on 29th. She should arrive in Adelaide early next week, and Sydney about 10 ...

    Article : 95 words
  54. EXPLORATION IN PALESTINE.

    In the quarterly statement of the Palestine Exploration Fund recently issued the committee announce that Mr. Macalist[?] has already commenced to excavate Gezer. Mr. Macalister has contributed ...

    Article : 236 words
  55. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Agent-General cables that the mutton market is weak and the lamb market quiet. A further drop in the price of lamb seems imminent. Supplies of home-grown lambs are heavy, and are lowering ...

    Article : 114 words
  56. ISLAND LINE OF STEAMERS.

    The movements of Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.'s island steamers are as follow:— New Hebrides Service.—The Mambare, which sailed from Sydney on August 1, arrived at ...

    Article : 180 words
  57. SYDNEY COMEDY CLUB.

    Mr. Robert Brough having given permission for the performance of "The Pickpocket" at the Queen's Hall to-night that favourite piece will be performed by the Sydney Comedy Club in aid of the ...

    Article : 97 words
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