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  2. QUEENSLAND.

    The Marine Department has received a communication stating that Captain Thomson, master of the schooner Weiweeru, arrived at Bowen on September 25. He reported that he had sailed from Townsville ...

    Article : 73 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    In accordance with his declared policy of rigidly cutting down the cost of the Railway Department Mr. Bent (Minister for Railways) has issued in order for the abolition of the tree pass concessions other ...

    Article : 487 words
  4. NEW ZEALAND.

    Parliament was prorogued yesterday. The Speaker, Sir M. O'Rorke, in a speech to the House before leaving the chair, said that regarding federation, the historian of the future would be puzzled to account ...

    Article : 124 words
  5. WELCOME TO VISITORS.

    The labour representatives who are visiting Sydney for the purpose of taking part in to-day's celebrations were officially welcomed on Saturday. The party included Mr. Tom Manu, the well-known ...

    Article : 281 words
  6. NEWCASTLE.

    The total Quantity of coal exported beyond the State for the week ended yesterday was 75,760 tons of which 40,049 tons were sent to inter-state and calonial ports, and 35,711 to foreign ports, the distribution being as ...

    Article : 203 words
  7. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The principal engagement at the Randwick Rifle Range on Saturday afternoon were the matches in the third round of the N.S.W. Rifle Clubs' championship competition. In the A grade, fired ...

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  8. EXCURSIONS FOR THE DAY.

    The Railway Commissioners have provided facilities for the holiday, opportunity being given for city and suburban residents to visit the country tourist resorts. An additional cheep train will leave ...

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  9. HOSPITAL SATURDAY.

    Street collections in aid of the hospitals took place yesterday. Lost year the amount collected totalled £310. The returns so far available total £321, but some are still to come, and it is expected that this ...

    Article : 45 words
  10. THE TIMARU.

    A life buoy bearing the name "Timaru" was found on the beach 38 miles north of Cipe Palliser. [Grave fears have been entertained for some time past for the safety of the barque Timaru. She sailed ...

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  11. A RECRUITING VESSEL ORDERED HOME.

    The recruiter Sydney Belle, Captain Malcolm in command, and Mr. Archibald Forsyth, Government agent, have returned to Bundaberg, having been ordered home by the Government agent on account ...

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  12. THE SULPHIDE CORPORATION.

    The weekly smelting return of the Sulphide Corporation shows that 925 tons of ore were treated, producing bullion containing 872oz. gold, 24,189oz. silver, and 365 tons of lead. Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., agents for the ...

    Article : 103 words
  13. THE RAINFALL.

    During the 24 hours ended at 9 o'clock yesterday mornuig thunderstorms occurred in many places in the south-eastern portion of the State. The following are the principal falls:—Allora 15 points, Bellevue ...

    Article : 111 words
  14. FIRE BRIGADES' SPORTS.

    The volunteer fire brigades held a series of competitions of Lambton yesterday afternoon. The weather was pleasant, and there was a large attendance of spectators. The following are the results:— ...

    Article : 176 words
  15. KEMBLA DISASTER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 103 words
  16. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    WELLINGTON.—Departure: Oct. 4, Warrimoo, s., for Sydney. AUCKLAND.—Arrivals: Oct. 5, Victoria, ketch, from Sydney; Ripley, s., from Sydney; Southern Cross, ...

    Article : 540 words
  17. THE GOLD YIELD.

    The gold yield for September was 68,521 crude ounces, a decrease of 3722 crude ounces, but an increase of 469oz. fine, compared with September last year. ...

    Article : 30 words
  18. A GRADE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 591 words
  19. A WRESTLING MATCH.

    A wrestling match of some importance was contested yesterday afternoon on the Rugby football ground between Button Singh, the Indian champion, and Donald Tweedie, of Wallsend. Several hundred spectators were present. ...

    Article : 72 words
  20. THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION QUESTION.

    In the course of a speech at a public welcome tendered but on arrival at Hughenden Bishop Frodsham dwelt at length on the question of religigious teaching in State schools. He said it was a ...

    Article : 270 words
  21. ALLEGED MURDER OF A CHINAMAN.

    The inquest on the body of the Chinese, Lue Tuck, who was fouud dead in his hut at Hopetoun on September 17, was concluded on Saturday. Between 30 and 40 witnesses were examined. The case extended ...

    Article : 161 words
  22. THE SAILING SEASON.

    The sailing season was opened yesterday afternoon both on the Hunter River and on Lake Macqarie. The Port Bunter Sailing Club held a handicap for 10-footers and 14 footers and over. The results wers:—10-footers: Olga ...

    Article : 171 words
  23. MUSICAL RECITAL AT THE TOWN HALL

    It is now upwards of two months since the Mount Kembla disaster happened, and before its full extent became known the people of Australia bestirred themselves to help the widows and other dependants ...

    Article : 290 words
  24. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 198 words
  25. THE NINEVEH AT MELBOURNE.

    Quite a sensational experience was had by the steamer Nuieveh during her passage across the Southern Ocean from Capetown. When in the vicinity of Cape Agulhas the vessel was unexpectedly ...

    Article : 157 words
  26. CASUALTIES.

    Albert Clarke, 52, residing at Bourke-street, was walking along the footpath on Saturday when he slipped and fell, breaking his right ankle. He was taken to Sydney Hospital and admitted for ...

    Article : 38 words
  27. FATAL ACCIDENT TO A CHILD.

    A shocking accident, resulting in the death of a child named Lilian May Toole, aged 11 years, occurred at the premises of the Dairy Farmers' Cooperative Milk Company, in Regent-street, Redferu, ...

    Article : 117 words
  28. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Government Geologist, Mr. Brown, has returned from a six months' trip to the Northern Territory and other parts of the far interior. He reports favourably on the Arltunga goldfields, which, he ...

    Article : 190 words
  29. STATION ADVICES.

    The Australasian Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited report having received the following telegram from Edgeroi station, Narrabri:—"55 points tain here since 3rd; looks like more." ...

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  30. THE WATER SUPPLY.

    The members of the Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage completed a tour of the water catchment area on Saturday. They went by tram on Thursday to Maldon and drove to Menangle, to ...

    Article : 514 words
  31. IMPORTANT JUDGMENT.

    An interesting point, arising out of the Income Tax Act, was debated before the Full Court on Friday, on a special case stated by a Judge of the Couuty Court. In making his return of income, the ...

    Article : 289 words
  32. MOVEMENTS OF MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Rome was despatched from Sydney for London at noon on Saturday. She is due it Melbourne early this morning. The R.M.S. Arcadia, which arrived here on ...

    Article : 148 words
  33. CARBOLIC AND POISONING.

    William Hodge, 28, living at George-street, city, was admitted to Sydney Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from the effects of carbolic acid poisoning. ...

    Article : 35 words
  34. B GRADE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 287 words
  35. INSTITUTE OF BANKERS.

    A meeting of the Institute of Bankers of New South Wales was held on Friday night. A discussion took place on an ...

    Article : 226 words
  36. THE THEATRES.

    On Saturday night Mr. J. C. Williamson's Comic Opera Company produced for the first time in Australia the musical comedy "Toreador." The house was crowded and the new piece took splendidly. ...

    Article : 108 words
  37. PASSENGERS BY THE R.M.S. SONOMA.

    The following passengers have booked to leave for American, Canadian, and European destinations by the R.M.S. Sonoma, sailing from the company's berth, cast side Circular Quay, at 1 ...

    Article : 338 words
  38. PERSONAL ITEMS.

    A meeting was held in the Mayor's room, Town Bull, Ashfield, on Friday evening, when it was unanimously decided to present an illuminated address to Mr. J. W. Marsden, ex-railway ...

    Article : 67 words
  39. THE THEATRES.

    Theatrical managers all round are freshening up their programmes. At the Princess Theatre Mr. Frank Thornton announces the early withdrawal of "A Little Ray of Sunshine" in favour of "Charley's ...

    Article : 188 words
  40. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Premier proposes to test the right of the federal authorities to collect customs duties on State Government imports. Hitherto duties have been charged on goods imported for the purposes of the ...

    Article : 122 words
  41. AN OLD VOLUNTEER.

    Wednesday last was the forty-second anniversary of the enrolment of the first volunteer corps in Parramatta. Sergeaut C. Cawood, who is still in the company, was one of the first to join, and is ...

    Article : 91 words
  42. CLUB COMPETITIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,135 words
  43. HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the Horticultural Association of New South Wales was held in the Queen's Hall on Friday night. Mr. Arthur Hamilton occupied the chair. A choice collection of exhibits was ...

    Article : 112 words
  44. DEATH OF MR. ALFRED WELLS.

    Mr. Alfred Wells, of Holden-street, Ashfield, died at his residence early yesterday morning, after an [?]ness extending over a week. The deceased, who was in his 37th year, was the only son of the late Mr. John ...

    Article : 82 words
  45. AMERICAN AND AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    Messrs. Birt and Co., Limited, Dangar, [?] and Co., and Houldor Brothers and Co., Limited (Joint agents) report the following movements of their New York steamers:— ...

    Article : 124 words
  46. STOPPAGE OP PRIVATE RAILWAY WORKS.

    The works on the Collie-Boulder railway were all stopped on Saturday. These works are being carried out by the Collie-Boulder Company pending the passing of the Collie-Boulder Railway Bill in ...

    Article : 300 words
  47. MADAME MELBA.

    The Town Hall was again thronged with a fashionable audience on Saturday night, when Madame Malba gave her fourth and last concert but one of the present series. Although the ...

    Article : 391 words
  48. THE CHURCH CONGRESS.

    The devotional services of the Church Congress yesterday morning at St. Peter's Cathedral were conducted by the Dean of Hobart. ...

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  49. THE LATE MRS. HOORN.

    Mr. M. V. Maniakis (the Greek Consul for Australasia; has received a cable annouucing the death, under painful circumstances, of his niece (Mrs. K. C. M. Hoom) at Batavia. Mrs. Hoorn, who is the ...

    Article : 130 words
  50. DAWES POINT DISPUTE.

    Senator Nedd has given notice in the Senate that on Tuesday he will ask the Vice-President of the Executive Council the following questions:—1. Is he aware that the Premier of New South Wales ...

    Article : 233 words
  51. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.

    The undermentioned public holidays have been proclaimed:—District of Candelo, Octobor 22; district of Quirindi, October 27. ...

    Article : 22 words
  52. THE BOULDER LINE.

    Messrs. Houlder Brothers and Co., [?] port the following movements of the Houlder line steamers:[?] The Urmston Grange arrived at Liverpool Aug. ...

    Article : 62 words
  53. THE LABOUR MARKET IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    Sir,—Kindly publish this letter to warn out people from coming here just now. While so many carpenters and other artisans are turning their eyes to Africa, thinking of improving their lot[?] a ...

    Article : 480 words
  54. SIR A. PEACOCK.

    Sir Alexander Peacock denies that there is any truth in the rumour current on Saturday that he intends, owing to ill-health, to retire from politics. ...

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  55. DEATH OF A NONAGENARIAN.

    The death is announced of Mr. Alexander M'Arthur, a very old resident of Horsham, aged 96 years. MOLONG, Saturday. ...

    Article : 256 words
  56. THE UNION LINERS.

    The Waikare leaves Auckland to-morrow [?] Sydney. The Warrimoo is due on Wednesday from Wellington. ...

    Article : 26 words
  57. FROM THE ISLANDS.

    Among Saturday's arrivals was the island [?] mer Tanglin of the N.D.L. fleet. She brought a cargo of copra, and berthed at Woolloomoloo Bay. Captain Schonberg reports that the ...

    Article : 273 words
  58. ENGINEERING ASSOCIATION.

    At Messrs. Anthony Hordern and Sons' marble works Elizabeth-street, on Saturday, about 50 members of the Engineering Association paid a visit of inspection for the purpose of viewing ...

    Article : 281 words
  59. FRESH AIR LEAGUE.

    The eleventh annual meeting of the Fresh Air League was held in the vestibule of the Town Hall on Friday afternoon. The chair was occupied by Lady Rawson. ...

    Article : 251 words
  60. CUSTOMS DECISIONS.

    The following decisions have been issued by the Collector of Customs:— Bottles full and empty—Empty bottles are dutiable, except empty bottles of a capacity of not more than five ...

    Article : 153 words
  61. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS

    should be in every house at all times in case of necessity. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS.—Advt. ...

    Article : 18 words
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