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  2. NEWCASTLE.

    The sittings of the Court of Investigation appointed under the provisions of the Coal Mines Regulation Act to inquire into the cause of the explosion at the Dudley Colliery in March last, which ...

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  3. SECOND EDITION.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 3 11-16d per ounce standard. ...

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  4. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    To-morrow morning an intercolonial labour conference will be opened. It is expected to last two days. The political position in Sydney has kept away the delegates from the capital of the ...

    Article : 51 words
  5. TRADES' CONGRESS.

    The Trades-Union Congress sitting at Bristol has passed resolutions declaring in favour of the eight-hours system being made legal in all trades, and also in ...

    Article : 100 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Sir William Harcourt, in the course of a speech last night, said he was confident that the British people and Government would strenuously support the Czar and ...

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  7. THE DREYFUS CASE.

    The arrest of Colonel Henry has staggered the French press. His confession, which led to the arrest, stated that he was the author of one of the documents ...

    Article : 239 words
  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    The revenue for the month of August amounted to £697,157, being an increase of £83,683 as compared with the month of August last year. News from the Soudan states that refugees ...

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  9. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Council the Chief Secretary defended the Government on charges made in connection with the Wharfs Commission, and concluded by saying that there was not a title of evidence to show ...

    Article : 287 words
  10. THE ADELAIDE HOLIDAY.

    A fatal accident occurred to a man during the holiday proceedings. Late at night John M'Cabe, a middle-aged man, was travelling from the city to the Port. Two trains were drawn up ...

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  11. THE OVERLANDING CYCLIST.

    Mr. Macdonald, the cyclist, who is riding from Port Darwin to Adelaide, arrived at Tennant's Creek to-day. The total distance travelled was 676 miles, of which about 30 were walked. For ...

    Article : 61 words
  12. LABOUR DAY.

    To-day is known as Labour Day, and was observed as a close holiday. The weather was perfect for outdoor enjoyment, and with a good season in prospect the people were in excellent heart for ...

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  13. AMERICA AND CUBA.

    The Cuban Provisional Government has removed General Garcia from his command in consequence of the protests he made to General Shafter after the fall of ...

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  14. THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MIDLAND RAILWAY.

    Mr. Wittenoom, Agent-General for Western Australia, has written a letter to the "Times" in which he has refuted the allegations made by Mr. Young, the ...

    Article : 54 words
  15. THE IVANHOE VENTURE DISPUTE.

    The Ivonhoo venture dispute is is still attracting attention. This morning Burke and party were warned by the police against working the claims. They persisted and worked. ...

    Article : 110 words
  16. CHINESE CONCESSIONS TO FRANCE.

    Tan-Choung-lin, Viceroy of the province of Kwang-Tung, in which is the city of Canton, has resigned as a protest against the surrender of the port of ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. THE REVENUE FOR AUGUST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 281 words
  18. VICTORIA.

    At a meeting of the Victorian Fruitgrowers' Association to-night a motion was carried recommending to the Minister for Agriculture the adoption of what is known as the "new Tasmanian ...

    Article : 48 words
  19. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly yesterday the consideration of the Government tariff proposals was resumed in committee. On a motion by Mr. Leake, loader of the Opposition, to strike out the proposal for a ...

    Article : 463 words
  20. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The Governor and party passed through Paterson on their return trip from Gresford at 2 p.m. to-day, amid torrents of rain. They purposed visiting To[?]al, but owing to the extreme inclemency of the weather ...

    Article : 1,211 words
  21. TASMANIA.

    The consolidated revenue for August was £71,100 as compared with £65,156 for August last year. There is an increase for the eight months of the current year of £59,716. ...

    Article : 126 words
  22. THE STOCK TAX.

    A large deputation representing the conference of farmers and delegates of agricultural societies, held on Wednesday night, waited on the Premier this afternoon to protest against the immediate ...

    Article : 66 words
  23. SITUATION IN CHINA.

    Reports with regard to the rebellion in China state that the Black Flags are within 50 miles of Canton. ...

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  24. MAJOR ESTERHAZY CASHIERED.

    Major Esterhazy was yesterday brought before a court-martial on charges of habitual misconduct, for offences against the Discipline Act, and on a charge of ...

    Article : 256 words
  25. THE VICTORIAN ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

    The annual show of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria opened on Tuesday. There was splendid weather, but rain fell throughout Wednesday, interfering with the attendance; and ...

    Article : 129 words
  26. THE CAPE ELECTIONS.

    Numerous charges are made in Cape Colony that Germany is financing the candidates supported by the A[?]rikander Bund. ...

    Article : 51 words
  27. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly Sir John M'Intyre intimated that at a meeting of the Opposition he had resigned his position as leader, Mr. Gillies having been elected in his stead. On leaving the ...

    Article : 743 words
  28. A HEWING RATE DISPUTE.

    A case of considerable interest to the miners of the district, in which the City Court was asked to determine the hewing rate to be paid at the Pacific Co-operative Steam Coal Company, Limited, at ...

    Article : 388 words
  29. THE SOUDAN.

    Refugees arrive daily in the British camp from Omdurman. Many escape by leaving the Khalifa's stronghold by night and floating down the Nile on logs. ...

    Article : 37 words
  30. QUEENSLAND.

    The revenue receipts for the month of August amounted to £288,664, compared with £260,254 for August of last year. The principal returns were—taxation, £137,000, an increase of ...

    Article : 107 words
  31. THE VENTURE SYNDICATE.

    Another phase of the Ivanh[?] Venture alluvial rouble took place this morning. M. Burke, who unsuccessfully attempted to secure the forfeiture of the lease, said that he intended taking possession of over ...

    Article : 144 words
  32. THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND.

    There are great rejoicings in Holland at the coming of age of Queen Wilhelmina. ...

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  33. GREAT BRITAIN'S SPHERE IN CHINA.

    The "Standard's" correspondent at Stamboul reports that he has learned that Russia has given completely satisfactory assurances in respect of the sphere ...

    Article : 86 words
  34. TASMANIA.

    The Legislative Council has passed a bill for suspending the imposition of the duty on imported meat and live stock for three months, commencing September 1. The duty is 1s [?]per head on cattle, ...

    Article : 43 words
  35. RUSSIAN MINISTER AT PEKIN.

    M. Kroupensky, one of the secretaries of the Russian Embassy at Constantinople, will succeed M. Pavloff as Minister at Pekin. ...

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  36. RAILWAYS IN THE NORTH.

    Two deputations, each consisting of about 13 members of Parliament, representing northern constituencies, waited upon the Minister for Railways this morning to urge the construction of a ...

    Article : 123 words
  37. TRAGEDY AT KANOWNA, W.A.

    A fearful tragedy occurred here to-day in a house occupied by a Japanese. Shortly after midday shots were heard emanating from the place, and on the hearers going to investigate it was ...

    Article : 236 words
  38. DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT.

    In the Assembly to-day Mr. Monger moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the report received in the city to the effect that 200 miners had rushed the dump at Ivanhoo Venture, ...

    Article : 377 words
  39. PELAGIC SEALING.

    One of the questions to be decided by the conference of representatives of Canada and the United States, now sitting at Quebee for the settlement of the ...

    Article : 76 words
  40. THE COAL EXPORT TRADE.

    There were two foreign arrivals to-day to load coal, both from Capetown. The barque Berwickshire arrived during the morning, and after loading will probably proceed to Honolulu, although her ...

    Article : 143 words
  41. ESTABLISHMENT OF WOOL SALES.

    It is understood that a letter has been received by the Woolbrokers' Association to the effect that the amount placed on the Estimates for a bonus to be given for wool sold in Brisbane for export ...

    Article : 275 words
  42. THE SOUTH WALES COAL STRIKE.

    The coalminers who are on strike in South Wales have by a majority of two to one accepted the terms proposed by the mineowners, which propose an ...

    Article : 330 words
  43. NEWCASTLE JOCKEY CLUB.

    The monthly meeting of the committee of the Newcastle Jockey Club was held at the rooms of the Centennial Hotel to-night. A balance-sheet was presented showing a profit of £45 on the August ...

    Article : 108 words
  44. THE KLONDYKE.

    Nearly 4,000,000dol. worth of gold has been shipped from Klondyke in the steamer Roanoke. ...

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  45. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements: 2900 wethers, Glendon to Keera, Cook and Co. owners: 513 fat wethers, Coolootai to Tenterfield, Walker's Trustees owners; 95 mixed store cattle, Glen Innes to South Grafton, ...

    Article : 128 words
  46. EIGHT-HOURS DEMONSTRATION.

    A preliminary meeting of delegates representing the trades' unions and miners' lodges of the district was held at the Trades Hall last evening, for the purpose of making arrangements for the annual ...

    Article : 137 words
  47. THE RETURN OF LORD BRASSEY.

    Lord Brassey, who with Lady Brassey is about to return to Melbourne, will be accompanied by his daughter, Lady de la Warr, and her two children. Earl de la ...

    Article : 56 words
  48. JERILDERIE WATER SUPPLY.

    Mr. Wade, Government engineer arrived here last night to consult with the local council on the best means of ensuring a permanent water supply for the town. He was met at the station by the ...

    Article : 228 words
  49. NEW ZEALAND.

    The Premier states that owing to the apathy of the producers and commercial men, it is not likely that New Zealand will exhibit at the Paris Exhibition. ...

    Article : 103 words
  50. THE WEATHER AT NEWCASTLE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 146 words
  51. THE CONDEMNED ORANGES.

    Several costermongers have been arrested at Lambeth on a charge of selling rotten oranges. The fruit was packed in boxes branded "Board of ...

    Article : 49 words
  52. ABORIGINAL PROTECTION SOCIETY.

    The weekly board meeting was held yesterday at the office of the society, Phillip-street, Mr. Edmund Fosbery presiding. There were also present.—Mr. J. M. Chanter, M.L.A., Hon. W. H. Suttor, M.L.C., ...

    Article : 318 words
  53. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly to-day the Budget debate was concluded. The first item on the Estimates was passed, and the House then rose. Thursday. ...

    Article : 270 words
  54. TO-DAY

    Pigeon Shooting: N.S.W. Club, Sweepstake Shooting, Club's Ground, Botany, 2.30 p.m. W.C.T.U. Convocation: St. George's Church, Castlem[?]gh-street. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Gospel Temperane ...

    Article : 179 words
  55. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    A special general parade of the above regiment was held at their headquarters, Queen's-square, on Saturday afternoon. Lieutenant W. Henderson was in command. Lieutenant W. H. Moseley was also ...

    Article : 147 words
  56. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    An inquest into the circumstances of the death of Margaret Buckley, a young woman who died under suspicious circumstances at the house of Mrs. Margaret Smith, midwife, West Perth, ...

    Article : 79 words
  57. THE TALLOW MARKET.

    At the weekly auction sales of tallow to-day 875 casks were offered and 259 casks were sold. Prices of all kinds remain unchanged. ...

    Article : 43 words
  58. THE CORAL-BORING EXPEPEDITION.

    News has been received by the Poher[?]a from the coral-boring expedition at Funaf[?]ti. When the steamer called there on August 11 operations had only been carried on for one day, a depth of ...

    Article : 71 words
  59. I.O.G.T.

    The Prince Edward of Walts Lodge No. 291, in connection with the above order, held their weekly meeting on Wednesday evening, 31st, in the Protestant Hall, Castlereagh-street, Bro. Harris, C.T., ...

    Article : 76 words
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