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  2. FEDERAL FINANCE.

    The long-expected report of the special committee appointed by the Premier to inquire into the cost of federation under the Commonwealth Bill so far as it affects New South Wales was presented to Mr. Reid ...

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  3. THE LATE GALES.

    Beyond the news of the search for the dismasted barque Crown of India having so far been without result, and that the partially dismasted coaster Lansdowne had left in tow of the Protector from the ...

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  4. SECOND EDITION.

    Senor Sagasta has succeeded in reforming the Spanish Ministry. Senor Correa has accepted the office of Minister for War, and Senor Castillo has been ...

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  5. VICTORIA.

    The Loch Torridon, a four-masted barque, arrived to-day from Glasgow. Captain Pattmun reports having experienced heavy gales, which smashed three boats and damaged the deck ...

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  6. ME. GLADSTONE.

    It is announced that Mr. Gladstone is in a more exhausted condition. May l8, 7 a.m. According to the latest bulletin from ...

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  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Duke of Argyll, Mr. Herbert Spencer, and Sir Charles Dilke have expressed opinions in favour of an alliance with America. ...

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  8. THE WAR.

    The action of France in allowing the Spanish fleet to coal at Martinique has caused a feeling of resentment in the United States, and a great league of ...

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  9. FILTHY STATE OF THE YARRA.

    A deputation representing the municipalities whose boundaries reach the River Yarra waited to-day upon the Minister for Public Works to draw attention to the filthy state of the river, and ...

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  10. THE ILLNESS OF MR. GLADSTONE.

    Mr. Gladstone while sleeping was heard to whisper "Our Father." He also spoke some words in French. His household servants yesterday bade ...

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  11. THE LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day there was good competition. Prices remain unchanged. May l8. The following prices have been ...

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  12. CHARGE OF BIGAMY.

    The trial of Reginald Henry Hobby on a charge of bigamy was heard by Mr. Justice Hood in the Criminal Court to-day. The circumstances of the case are peculiar. The case for the Crown ...

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  13. FRENCH DUTIES ON AMERICAN PRODUCTS.

    France has increased the duties on the import of American products especially on meat. ...

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  14. AMERICA AND CANADA.

    The Canadian authorities are satisfied that America will issue amended Customs regulations for the Stikeen route to the Yukon goldfields. ...

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  15. THE SEARCH FOR THE CROWN OF INDIA.

    Yesterday the French steamer La Perouse, from New Caledonia, reported having sighted on her way to Sydney what she believed to be the crippled fourmasted barque Crown of India, first advised as ...

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  16. THE DERBY.

    Captain Greer's [?] Wildfowler has been scratched for the Derby. ...

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  17. THE SPANISH RESERVE SQUADRON.

    It is announced that the reserve squadron, which is being prepared for sea at [?]diz, will be ready this week. It consists of five cruisers and two ...

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  18. FRANCE AND ENGLAND.

    The anticipation that one of the results of the French elections would be to place the French Government in a better position to meet the views of the British ...

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  19. QUEENSLAND.

    In reference to the recent reported removal of the Ramornie works to Oakey Creek, near Toowoomba, it has transpired that no removal of the works is intended, but Messrs. Hogarth and Co., ...

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  20. GREECE AND TURKEY.

    Greek troops and officials have been reinstated in that portion of Thessaly evacuated by the Turkish troops. ...

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  21. THE FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

    The "Daily Telegraph" states that Japan is negotiating with Russia with the view of arranging to take joint action to prevent the United States permanently ...

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  22. THE ORIZABA'S PASSENGERS IN QUARANTINE.

    The statement by Councillor Walter, of Port Melbourne, that 22 men employed as lumpers and stevedores on the Orizaba, on which smallpox was discovered, were discharged from quarantine after ...

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  23. SENSATIONAL SHOOTING AFFAIR.

    A sensational shooting affair took place this morning at St. Paneras, London. Four policemen had arrested a burglar named William Foster. Although the ...

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  24. A TERRIBLE TALE OF THE SEA.

    One of the most pitiful and exciting narratives in connection with the recent disastrous gales is that related by the officers and crew of the schooner Lady Robinson, which was towed into Newcastle Harbour ...

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  25. POSTPONEMENT OF THE INVASION OF CUBA.

    The postponent of the invasion of Cubs, together with the delay in sending troops to Manila, and the fruitless man[?]uvres of the squadron under ...

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  26. THE ISSUE OF JUBILEE STAMPS.

    The total receipts from the sale of jubilee stamps specially printed for the benefit of the public charities amounted to £2950, of which £2638 was handed over to the Treasurer for ...

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  27. THE FAR EAST.

    Replying to the Earl of Kimberley in the House of Lords last night, Lord Salisbury said he declined to discuss Mr. Chamberlain's recent speech at ...

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  28. VAN DIEMEN'S LAND CO.

    The report of the directors of the Van Diemen's Land Company shows a profit of £3786. A dividend of 8s per share is recommended, and £146 is to be carried ...

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  29. SCOPE OF THE INCOME TAX.

    A judgment of much importance to the mercantile community was delivered by Judge Casey this morning with respect to the scope of the Income Tax Act. The Judge held that all ...

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  30. THE SPANISH CABINET.

    There is a general unwillingness among leading Spanish politicians to take office in the Cabinet in place of the Ministers who recently resigned. ...

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  31. QUEENSLAND TOBACCO.

    Experts report that the Queensland tobacco brought by the steamer Duke of Argyll is coarse in texture and deficient in flavour. It is worth from 3d to 3½d per lb. ...

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  32. NEW ZEALAND.

    Police Commissioner Tunbridge was examined before the Police Commission to-day. He detailed a number of changes which he suggested should he made. The rate of pay should be ...

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  33. FATAL GUN ACCIDENT.

    A fatal gun accident is reported from Elmore. Dr. W. J. Gray, medical practitioner, resident at E'more, was out parrot-shooting and was getting through a fence, when the charge in his gun ...

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  34. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO THE PHILIPPINES.

    General Merritt, who was recently appointed to command the American expeditionary force to be sent to the Philippines, anticipates that there will be severe ...

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  35. WEST AFRICA.

    The natives who recently rose in rebellion at O[?]itsha, a mission station on the left bank of the Nigor, in the hinterland, have submitted. ...

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  36. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 27-16d per ounce standard. ...

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  37. DEATH OF REMENYI.

    M. Eduard Remenyi, the celebrated violinist, who visited Australin in 1885-86 dropped dead while playing in the Orpheus Theatre, San Francisco, ...

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  38. THE TALLOW MARKET.

    At to-day's auction sales of Australasian tallow 1750 casks were offered, of which 1400 casks were sold. Mutton, fine, realised 24s 6d; mutton, medium, 22s 6d; ...

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  39. THE WEIMAR AT FREMANTLE.

    The G.M.S. Weimar arrived from Colombo at 3 o'clock this morning after a rough passage, and sailed for Adelaide at 5 p.m. The following are the passengers in the saloon:— ...

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  40. EXPLOSION OF A TORPEDO.

    Reports received from Havana state that while an American boat's crew was engaged in picking up torpedoes in the harbour of Cardenas on the northern ...

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  41. MAILS DELAYED.

    Shortly before midnight last night one of the trucks of the night south coast goods express became derailed as the train was passing through Kogarah. It was immediately stopped, and a ...

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  42. NEWCASTLE.

    The ordination of the Rev. E. Hutchinson to the work of the ministry in connection with the Congregational Church took place at the Newcastle Congregational Church, Brown-street, ...

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  43. LATE MINING.

    To-day's Stock Exchange quotations were:— Clifton, buyer 1s, seller 2s 6d; Colebrook, buyer 9s 3d, seller 11s; Hercules, buyer 23s 9d, seller 25s; South ditto, buyer 8d, seller 1s; Mount Black ...

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  44. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Judge Murray was again engaged to-day in the Court of Review taking evidence in the Pritchard appeal case respecting the assessment of the Numba lands. The examination lasted the whole day. ...

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  45. THE PHILIPPINE REBELS.

    Emilio Aquinaldo, the chief leader of the rebellion in the Philippines which was ended in December last by the Spanish buying off the leaders ...

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  46. THE GOVERNOR AT BUGENDORE.

    The Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Robert Brand and Major Slo[?]ne Stanley, A.D.C. arrived here this morning. The Bungendore troop of Australian Horse furnished a smart escort under the ...

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  47. THE RECENT SHIPPING DISASTERS.

    Yesterday a deputation, consisting of Messrs. Hughes, Black, and Dick, Ms. L.A., and Messrs. S. Smith and Captain M[?]kenzie, waited on the Colonial Secretary to ask the Government to give ...

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  48. Adde[?]m to the Report of the Federal Finance Commission, consisting of Mr. J. Russell French, Hon. Dr. MacLaurin, and Mr. Bruce Smith.

    I much regret the necessity for placing on record, as expressive of my own individual opinion, some importent qualifications of the above report. I have deemed it best to append my signature to the report, ...

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  49. COUNTRY SHOWS.

    The Pa[?]toral and Agricultural Society's annual show opened to-day. The attendance was large, the weather being fine, although rain has threatened. The prizes awarded were:— ...

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  50. COLLAPSE OF SEATS AT A CIRCUS.

    At Ashton's circus last night some seats broke, throwing 150 persons on to the ground. Sydney Saunders had his leg broken, and James Brooks was internally injured, while a number were seriously ...

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  51. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In reference to the report from Cape Otway that the collier Larnaca had signalled Cape Otway " Man overboard," the captain states it was not correct. When passing the station the ...

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  52. WAR NOTES.

    The Spanish fleet is reported to have left Curacca on Sunday, and its destination is believed to be Cienfuegas. Cienfuegas is about 1000 miles from Curacoa. A squadron having to convoy torpedo ...

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  53. SEVERE DROUGHT.

    The drought still continues with terrible persistency. Barely 2 inches of rain have fallon since the beginning of the year. As a consequence stock are being artificially fed. Trains arrive daily from ...

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  54. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Police Department and the Anglican Church office to-day received telegrams from Wyndham, stating that Mr. Hale, one of the members of the Anglican Mission to the ...

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