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  2. QUEENSLAND. THE TICK PEST.

    In connection with the report of the discovery of ticks on travelling horses at Goondiwindi the chief inspector of stock states that the matter is complicated by a report that a number ...

    Article : 131 words
  3. THE EXHIBITION BUILDING.

    The scheme of decorations of the Exhibition Building commenced at the man entrance, which was divided into three corriders, the centre one leading direct to the dais being reserved for the Royal ...

    Article : 1,395 words
  4. CONGRATULATIONS FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In respect to the telegram of congratulation received from Western Australia, the Premier last night sent the following reply:—"Your graceful congratulations are most acceetable to the Federal ...

    Article : 73 words
  5. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The Home of Representatives met at half-past 2 o'clock in the Victorian Legislative Assembly Chamber. Mr. Q. S. Jenkins, Clerk of the House, acted as chairman, pending the election of a Speaker. ...

    Article : 1,480 words
  6. STREETS AT NIGHT.

    Deterred by the cold night, with occasional showers of rain, the crowds in the streets were much thinner tonight than during the preceding evenings of the celebrations. Notwithstanding this fact locomotion ...

    Article : 97 words
  7. THE PLAGUE.

    Another case of plague was reported to-day. The patient is a barman named Houbt, employed at an hotel in Brisbane. The promises have been quarantined. ...

    Article : 28 words
  8. TERRIBLE RAILWAY FATALITY.

    A terrible accident occurred at Gympie railway station to-day. A porter, named John Hodges, was attempting to get on an incoming train, and he tripped over the gate post. He was caught by the ...

    Article : 230 words
  9. FIREWORKS AT ALBERT PARK.

    Albert Park Lake was a feast of colour this evening Many thousands of pleasure seekers were entertained at one cf the finest pyrotechuic exhibitions Melbourne has ever seen. ...

    Article : 34 words
  10. THE STOCKMEN'S CORPS.

    As the Duke of Cornwall was not present at Government House when the stockmen gave their display of horsemanship and the use of the stockwhip ou Wednesday, a second visit was paid, and another ...

    Article : 79 words
  11. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    The consideration of the train arrangements in connection with the very heavy passenger traffic which is expected at the end of the present month, when their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of ...

    Article : 519 words
  12. ILLNESS OF MR. REID.

    The absence of Mr. G. H. Reid from the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament to-day by the Duke of Cornwall and York and from the subsequent business meeting of the House of Representatives ...

    Article : 79 words
  13. NEWCASTLE. RAILWAY SERVICE WITH SYDNEY.

    Complaints are being made by residents and travellers in regard to the action of the Railway Commissioners in lengthening the time of the railway journey between Sydney and Newcastle. The winter ...

    Article : 263 words
  14. DRESSES AT THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

    The Duchess of Cornwall and York were a dress which had been specially prepared for the opening of the Federal Parliament. It was of the richest b[?]ocaded gauze, the floral design being of velvet, cut ...

    Article : 995 words
  15. THE BAND ON THE OPHIR.

    "Royal Marine" writes to the effect that he is convinced that the citizens of Sydney would be much gratified if the authon[?]ities could be [?]duced to allow the Royal Marine Artillory Band, which is on board ...

    Article : 871 words
  16. DRESSES AT THE GOVERNORGENERAL'S RECEPTION.

    At the reception at Government House on Wednesday night the Duchess of Cornwall and York were a trained gown of black brocade, the front of the skirt being panelled with jet on the low cut ...

    Article : 386 words
  17. A BURGLAR AT THE DEANERY.

    The Newcastle Deanery, situated in Church-street, was visited to-night by a supposed burglar, who succeeded in effecting his eacape. An entrance was obtained by means of the window ...

    Article : 158 words
  18. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    Arrival: Warrimoo, s., from Sydney. (For continuation of Shipping Intelligence see page 8.) SHIPPING REPORTS. (Continued from page 6.) ...

    Article : 71 words
  19. CITIZENS' ROYAL RECEPTION COMMITTEE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 668 words
  20. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The French mail steamer Ville de la Cictat, which left Sydney on April 16, left Colombe on the 4th instant at 4 p.m. The Pacifique left Neumea for Sydney on the 8th instant ...

    Article : 71 words
  21. THE STATE ELECTIONS.

    The various political bodies are actively organising their forces in view of the approaching general elections, and, judging from present indications, keen contests will be previded in five of the six local State ...

    Article : 410 words
  22. MESSAGE TO THE KING.

    The following telegraphic message was despatched by the Duke to the King immediately after the opening ceremony:— "I have just delivered your message, and in your ...

    Article : 83 words
  23. THE UNION LINE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 71 words
  24. THE SENATE.

    The Senate met at half-past 2 o'clock in the Victorian Legislative Council Chamber Mr. Blackmore, Clerk of Parliaments, acted as chairman, pending the election of a President, and there was a full ...

    Article : 969 words
  25. HARBOUR REMOVALS.

    The steamer Balmoral will this morning be removed from Nentral Bay to Fitzroy Dock. The ship Glenalvon was yesterday removed from Dalgety's new wharf to Darling Irland. ...

    Article : 59 words
  26. MESSAGE FROM THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.

    When the newly elected President of the Federal Senate and Speaker of the House of Representative were preseted to his Excellency the GovernorGeneral of the old Treasury building this afternoon. ...

    Article : 88 words
  27. CHARTERS.

    Drumalis, four-masted barque, 2450 tons, New York to Melbourne or Sydney—case oil. Acemas, ship, 1715 tons, Barry to Port Pirie—coke, East African, barque, 1588 tons, Newcastle to West ...

    Article : 69 words
  28. THE FINAL SALUTE.

    The firing of the salute of 21 guns in the Carlton Gardens by the battery of the Victorian Field Artillery was a signal to the people in the streets that Parliament had been oponed. It was not long ...

    Article : 69 words
  29. SAILINGS VESSELS DUE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 162 words
  30. THE MILITARY ARRANGEMENTS.

    At an early hour large bodies of the naval and military forces appeared in the streets. The local troops mustered at their orderly rooms, marching by the nearest ways to their allotted positions on the line of ...

    Article : 1,133 words
  31. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    The steamer Mary Park arrived to-day from Capetown to load coal, but her destination has not transpired, The four-masted barque American cleared at the Custom house to-day for Eilsle with 1341 tons ...

    Article : 265 words
  32. Advertising

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    Advertising : 474 words
  33. PREPARATIONS IN SYDNEY.

    The various sub-committees were busily engaged yesterday collecting subscriptions for the street decorations. Very fair results are reported, and the amounts received will be acknowledged in the usual ...

    Article : 838 words
  34. STRENGTH OF PARTIES.

    A calculation based upon the positions in which members sat in the House of Representatives to-day gives the strength of partias as 42 Ministerialists to 32 Oppositionists. It may, ...

    Article : 246 words
  35. THE STATE CONCERT.

    The concert and reception at the Exhibition Building this evening was in every respect a great success. the Duke and the Duchess of Cornwall and York were present during the evening. Every lady were ...

    Article : 301 words
  36. DECORATIONS IN BLIGH-STREET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 925 words
  38. DONATIONS IS CASTLEREAGH-STREET.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 53 words
  39. ASHFIELD SUPPORT.

    A meeting was held at Ashfield Irst night under the presidency of the Major (Alderman E. C. V. Broughton), when a ladies committee was formed to assist the central committee in connection with the ...

    Article : 163 words
  40. HOISTING THE UNION JACK.

    Arrangements were made to have the telegraph lines cl[?] as far as possible for the message by the Duchess for the hoisting of the Union Jack throughout the colony. At the Duke's final words, "I now ...

    Article : 128 words
  41. THE DRESSES.

    The Duchess of Cornwall and York were a dress of brechart; the skirt, which opened down the front, was edged with jet on each side over an undress of black net, all softly ruched and frilled; ...

    Article : 703 words
  42. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

    The Governor's speech wr. finally revised to-night by Ministers, and be read to-morrow by the Governor-General. From what can be gathered from the Federal Ministers there were no features in it ...

    Article : 47 words
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