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  2. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    New railway rates approved by the Executive Council will take effect from February 1. At present special low rates for the carriage of bacon and ham, beef, pork, cheese, fruit, vegetables, timber ...

    Article : 282 words
  3. VICTORIA.

    A man and his wife were arrested to-day on a charge of child murder in respect of one of the bodies of infants found in the Yarra at the end of last week. This is the body that was weighted with iron ...

    Article : 147 words
  4. MINING INTELLIGENCE.

    Business on the Mining market yesterday was quiet, and with one or two exceptions prices were again easier. Barrier silver stocks had more inquiry, with a sale of Sulphide Corporation at 11s; and ...

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  5. FATALITIES AND CASUALTIES.

    Arthur Herbert, 24, who resides at Great Buckingham-street, Redfern, was working on a scaffold at the additions that are being made at the Ultimo powerhouse yesterday, when by some means he fell to the ...

    Article : 80 words
  6. NEWCASTLE.

    The seventy-first half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the City of Newcastle Gas and Coke Company, Limited, was held in the Hall of Commerce, Scott-street, at noon to-day. Mr. W. K. Lockhead (chairman of the board of ...

    Article : 264 words
  7. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 232 words
  8. BARN BLUFF FIELD.

    Reports from Barn Bluff state that an ore body has been cut, and the prospectors have driven 10ft. on metal. There is a distance of 560ft. more to go before getting through the lode to the footwall, ...

    Article : 70 words
  9. COLLISION IN GEORGE-STREET.

    Shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday a collision occurred between a lorry and an omnibus. The lorry, which was owned by Mr. T. Faraday, of Camperdown, was standing in Barrack-street, the driver having ...

    Article : 102 words
  10. MINING IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The new concentrating and calciming plants, and reverberatories of the Lloyd Copper Company are now in full swing. The slump in copper has in no way affected the mines here. ...

    Article : 39 words
  11. REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 848 words
  12. THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.

    An extremely mild case of septicæmia occurred at one of the houses engaged by the committee of the Women's Hospital for the reception of maternity patients while the hospital is temporarily closed. ...

    Article : 68 words
  13. BUDDIGOWER FIELD.

    Four parcels or crude ore from Buddigower were despatched by Warden Stevenson for treatment by the Geological Department. The ore was taken from various parts of a large lode at ...

    Article : 167 words
  14. DEATH AT THE SYDNEY HOSPITAL.

    A labourer named Richard Nagel, aged 40 years, was found in an unconscious condition at his residence, Mary-street, Surry Hills, yesterday afternoon. Dr. Warren was summoned, and after ...

    Article : 89 words
  15. ARMY SERVICE CORPS CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 138 words
  16. THE STATE AUDIT.

    The State Audit Commissioners' report for the lats financial year is long overdue, owing to complications arising through the transfer of certain departments to the Commonwealth. It was not ready for ...

    Article : 88 words
  17. THE SCHOOL OF ARTS.

    The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Newcastle School of Arts was held to-night in the lecture-hall of the institution. Dr. J. L. Beeston, president, occupied the chair, and there was a moderate attendance of members. ...

    Article : 837 words
  18. A MUSICIAN INJURED.

    A musician named Hall Brewer, aged 45 years, residing at Albert-street, Ersk[?]eville, was working at Messrs. Elvy and Company's premises yesterday when he fell from a loft on to his head. He was ...

    Article : 54 words
  19. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    An inquest was held yesterday touching the death of a man named John Gray, who on Friday last died from blows inflicted upon him in Hay-street. The inquiry showed that a man named Mackay, who ...

    Article : 111 words
  20. THE WOOL SALES.

    At to-day's wool sales there was a large and attractive catalogue. Competition was very brisk and the market for merino wools still shows an upward tendency compared with the sales of a fortnight ago. ...

    Article : 54 words
  21. SECOND INFANTRY REGIMENT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 80 words
  22. ASSAULTED BY A "PUSH."

    A man named William Kingsmall, 40, a woolclasser, residing in Short-street, Surry Hills, was conveyed to the Sydney Hospital yesterday evening suffering from contused wounds. On the right ...

    Article : 94 words
  23. WYALONG DISTRICT GOLD YIELDS.

    The results of the past year's mining operations in the district show that a total of 23,858 tons of ore were treated for a yield of 21,717oz. of gold, valued at £86,000. The stone reduced by battery ...

    Article : 92 words
  24. PROPOSED RAILWAY ACROSS THE MURRAY.

    Mr. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works in New South Wales, is expected in Melbourne shortly to discuss with the Minister for Railways the question of extending the Woomelang to Mildura line, now in ...

    Article : 77 words
  25. NORTHERN RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 421 words
  26. DEAD INFANT FOUND.

    About 7.30 a.m. yesterday the body of a newlyborn female child was found in Hudson-street, Redfern, wrapped up in brown paper and a piece of a newspaper. The body was removed to the North ...

    Article : 41 words
  27. YAMBULLA YIELDS.

    At Yambulla Mr. C. M'Kenzie, tributer on the Sydney syndicate's lease, has crushed 44 tons at Gough's battery for 58oz. 15dwt. of smelted gold. Messrs. Best and party's claim at Razorback looks ...

    Article : 75 words
  28. SMALL BOAT'S VOYAGE FROM NEW CALEDONIA.

    Inspector Meldrum, of Townsville, has wired to the Commissioner of Police that when the Duke of Argyle arrived at Townsville to-day the captain handed to the police a Frenchman named Pierre ...

    Article : 208 words
  29. A BURNING ACCIDENT.

    A young woman named Mary Morrison, 23, in the service of Mrs. W. C. Car[?]sle, of Cross-street, Bradley's Head, yesterday sustained serious injuries through her clothes catching fire as she was burning ...

    Article : 85 words
  30. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

    The Governor-General had a cordial reception at Linton on Tuesday night on his way to Carramballac Station. Bunting and flags were freely displayed, and his Excellency was heartily cheered as he rode ...

    Article : 41 words
  31. LEVIATHAN TIN LODE COMPANY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 236 words
  32. FIRE BRIGADE TEAM FOR ENGLAND.

    Mr. David Andrew, captain of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, proposes that a team of Victorian country firemen should be sent to England to take part in the firemen's competitions, and if possible to be there ...

    Article : 477 words
  33. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 24 words
  34. PETERSHAM.

    Mr. Richard A. Barry, who is contesting the election for alderman in the Annandale Ward of the borough of Petersham, held a successful meeting on Wednesday evening at the corner of Yule and ...

    Article : 92 words
  35. THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    The Mackay Chamber of Commerce has unanimously carried the following resolutions, which are to be forwarded to mr. Barton, Mr. Philp, and other leading federal and State politicians:—1. "In view ...

    Article : 380 words
  36. IMMIGRATION OF ITALIANS TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, Mr. Daglish moved,—"That in view of the continued influx of undesirable aliens into this State, this House is strongly of opinion that the provisions of the ...

    Article : 209 words
  37. NOMINATIONS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 248 words
  38. INTER-STATE EXCHANGES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,277 words
  39. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Departure: From Dunedin. Riversdale, s., for Newcastle. (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see page 6.) SHIPPING REPORTS. ...

    Article : 493 words
  40. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The barque Haydn Brown arrived to-day from Sydney to load a full cargo of coal from Duckenfield Colliery for Honolulu, and the Islemount, barque, sailed for Valparaiso with 2701 tons of Wallsend coal. The Corunna, ...

    Article : 139 words
  41. THE CITY COURT.

    At the City Police Court to-day a dealer named John Clough 29, was charged with having inflicted grievons bodily harm on a child named Kathleen Price. The evidence of the arresting constable was to the effect that on ...

    Article : 233 words
  42. COLONIAL WAR ACCOUNTS COMMISSION.

    The total outlay by the Queensland Government on the contingent sent to South Africa on behalf of the Imperial Government amounts to over £200,000, on which 3 per cent., the commission, has been ...

    Article : 105 words
  43. SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE JEWISH HOME.

    The twelfth annual meeting of the subscribers of the Sir Moses Monteflore Jewish Home was held at the institution, Dowling-street, Moore Park, last night. Mr. Samuel Cohen presided. ...

    Article : 247 words
  44. QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 101 words
  45. THE TEA TRADE.

    A large and representative meeting of the tea trade was held this afternoon to consider the new standard of tea under the Customs regulations. Mr. Charles King, who presided, explained the position ...

    Article : 329 words
  46. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHOWGROUND.

    The committee of the Newcastle and District Agricultural, Horticultural, and Industrial Association accepted a tender to-day for the formation of a trotting track at the showgrounds at Broadmeadow, and work is to be proceeded ...

    Article : 121 words
  47. MR. O'SULLIVAN AT ALBURY.

    Mr. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, reached Albury by the express to-day, and was waited upon by the council, who asked to be relieved of a portion of the liability in respect of the waterworks. ...

    Article : 470 words
  48. KIANDRA GOLD-DREDGING COMPANY.

    The secretary of the Kiandra Gold-Dredging Company advises that during the past 10 weeks the dredge has been floated up the long narrow gorge into Jackass Flat, during which time no serious ...

    Article : 107 words
  49. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS REPRESENTED BY MESSRS. DALGETY AND CO., LIMITED. WHITE STAR LINE.

    The Afrie left Liverpool on January 16, [?] due at Capetown February 6, Adelaide February 25, Melbourne February 28, Sydney March 5. The Medic left Liverpool December 19, Capetown ...

    Article : 257 words
  50. THE RAINFALL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 words
  51. THE GOSFORD OUTRAGE.

    Information was received by Sub-inspecter M'Vane to-night to the effect that two arrests have been made at Gosford in connection with the assault committed there some weeks ago on an old man named William Kirk. The ...

    Article : 125 words
  52. ONE HUNDRED VICTORIAN EMIGRANTS.

    The agricultural adviser had in hand to-day three farmers from Goulburn Valley district, Victoria, who were seeking information with a view to settling in Queensland. They possessed means and would either ...

    Article : 91 words
  53. WOODLARK ISLAND PROPRIETARY G.M. COMPANY.

    The third annual ordinary meeting of the Woodlark Island Proprietary Gold-mining Company, No Liability, was held on Tuesday, Mr. W. Rigg presiding. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously ...

    Article : 312 words
  54. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    The following appears in general order No. 18, published yesterday:—"His Excellency the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, by and with the advice of the Executive ...

    Article : 85 words
  55. THE LICENSING COURT.

    At to-day's meeting of the Newcastle Licensing Court an application for the transfer of the license of the Brickmakers' Arms Hotel, Merewether, from Bertha Wyper to William Quintrell, was granted. ...

    Article : 35 words
  56. KANAKAS AT BOWEN.

    A Bowen message states that three Proserpine publicans and a Malay have been fined £20 each for selling liquor to kanakas. Over 200 kanakas are about the town and its vicinity, a portion being openly ...

    Article : 274 words
  57. BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The final in the championship rink competitions under the auspices of the Northern District Bowling Association was played yesterday afternoon between representatives of the Hamilton and the Waratah clubs, and resulted in a win ...

    Article : 79 words
  58. HUDDART PARKER AND COMPANY'S LINE.

    The Anglian, at Melbourne, leaves for Sydney to-day, and will leave Sydney February 4, Melbourne the 8th, and Adelaide the 11th for West. The Barwon, at Melbourne, leaves for Sydney and ...

    Article : 201 words
  59. CHURCH OF ENGLAND LAY READERS' ASSOCIATION.

    The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening in St. Bartholomew's, Pyrmont, preceded by evening service. The Rev. H. T. Holliday (appointed by the Archbishop) ...

    Article : 281 words
  60. MINISTERS OF AGRICULTURE IN CONFERENCE.

    The conference of Ministers of Agriculture met this morning. There were present Mr. Kidd (New South Wales), Mr. Collins (Tasmania), Mr. Morrissey (Victoria), and Mr. Jenkins (South Australia). ...

    Article : 97 words
  61. AMUSEMENTS.

    "Otello," the most elevated in style of all Verdi's operas, was finely rendered under Signor Hazon's direction last night. Mme. De Vere Sapio, Commendatore Larizza, and Signor Bozzoli filled the ...

    Article : 98 words
  62. NEWCASTLE WALLSEND COAL COMPANY.

    The half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders of the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company was held at the offices of the company, Bridge-street, yesterday. Mr. Peter Reid, chairman of directors, ...

    Article : 250 words
  63. THE GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN LINE.

    The general manager of the above [?] Henderson, has advices of movements as under:— Apolda left Adelaide on January 26, homewards. Augsburg left Hamburg on January 4, outwards. ...

    Article : 170 words
  64. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  65. CONCERT AT HORNSBY.

    A concert in aid of the Hornsby School of Arts building fund was held on Wednesday night in the Military Hall. Miss Elsie Hall, who made her last appearance prior to leaving for England, received a ...

    Article : 92 words
  66. BIRTHDAY OF THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

    The Munchester Unity Hall, Castlereagh-street, on Wednesday evening, at the invitation of the commander and officers of the German warship Moewe, was crowded by an ...

    Article : 183 words
  67. EXCITING CHASE AT PETERSHAM.

    About 3.30 p.m. yesterday a robbery occurred at a house at 40 Railway-avenue, Petersham. Two men were seen leaving the house carrying a bundle which they conveyed to a vehicle in which another ...

    Article : 212 words
  68. DEPARTURE OF MR. S. SINAUER.

    Mr. S. Sinauer, chairman of directors of S. Hoffnung and Co., Limited, was entertained at Oakhurst, Katoomba, the mountain home of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis, on the 26th instant, the ...

    Article : 105 words
  69. WARNER'S SAFE CURE.

    This remarkable medicine cures A.LL diseases of the kidneys and liver. It even cures Bright's Disease, Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Backache, Sciatica, Blood disorders, A[?]emia, Indigestion, ...

    Article : 83 words
  70. LAUNCH OF A STEAMER AT BERRY'S BAY.

    On Wednesday at 11.30 a.m. there was laun[?] steamer from Mr. W. Dunn's yard, Berry's Bay. The vessel was built to the order of Captain James Wallace, of Pyrmont, but previous to her completion Captain Wallace ...

    Article : 73 words
  71. GOLDFIELDS OF VICTORIA.

    The following statement compiled by the Department of Mines of Victoria from returns furnished, shows the quantity of ore treated, with the yield of gold as well as the average per ton, and also the ...

    Article : 208 words
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