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  2. POLITICAL SITUATION.

    The discussion upon matters political a chiefly confined to members of Parliament themselves, who, meeting at Parliament House, talk over the political situation, and endeavour to come to a common ...

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  3. SECOND EDITION.

    By direction of the late Prince Bismarck the letter which in March 1890 he sent to the Emperor on the occasion of his resigning his position as Chancellor ...

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  4. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The Minister for Lands has received a letter written by Mr. E. H. Wittenoom, the AgentGeneral, from Japan, when on his way to England. Mr. Wittenoom interviewed the Japanese ...

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  5. THE LATE PRINCE BISMARCK.

    The funeral of the late Prince Bismarck will be of a private character. The Emperor is stated to be disappointed because the family of the late statesman ...

    Article : 115 words
  6. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Criminal Court to-day George Newman, late headmaster of Whinham College, was acquitted of a charge of assanlt on one of his scholars. ...

    Article : 158 words
  7. THE WAR.

    The United States warship Columbia, which went ashore at Ponce, on the coast of Puerto Rico, has been floated. ...

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  8. SPECIAL CABLES.

    As a consequence of the abandonment by China of the loan of 16,000,000 taels raised by the Hongkong-Shanghai Bank for the contract of the construction of a ...

    Article : 129 words
  9. INVASION OF PUERTO RICO.

    Large numbers of Spanish troops in Puerto Rico are deserting to the American army. ...

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  10. THE OFFER OF PEACE.

    M. Cambon, the French Ambassador at Washington who is acting as fully-accredited commissioner and envoy on behalf of Spain, had an interview with ...

    Article : 137 words
  11. TASMANIA.

    The ketch Mystery capsized in Little Norfolk Bay this evening, but the crew managed to get ashore safely. The ketch traded to the River ports from Hobart. She was caught in a sudden ...

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  12. CAPE COLONY ELECTIONS.

    The proceedingsat the general elections of Cape Colony are of an acrimonious character. President Kruger denies that he is supporting Government candidates ...

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  13. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. ARCADIA AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Arc[?]dia, Loggin commander, arrived from Colombo at 7.45 a.m. with the following passengers in the saloon:- For Albany: Mrs. Garforth, Mr. Wagner, Dr. ...

    Article : 128 words
  14. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of the Earl of Mansfield, aged 92 years. The late Earl of Mansfield was born in 1806, and succeeded his father, the third Earl, in 1840. ...

    Article : 82 words
  15. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

    Yesterday an election took place for the representation in the House of Commons of Great Grimsby, which, had been rendered vacant by the resignation of ...

    Article : 81 words
  16. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly this afternoon the Minister for Railways moved a resolution affirming the expediency of constructing a line from Birchip to Coromby tanks. He explained that, the line was ...

    Article : 507 words
  17. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    An election to fill the vacancy in the representation of Launceston in the House of Commons, caused by the drowning of the late member (Mr. Owen), was held ...

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  18. QUEENSLAND.

    With reference to Mr. Reid's proposed conference of Premiers on the New Guinsa concessions, it has transpired that he suggested the end of next week; but, owing to the state of ...

    Article : 60 words
  19. THE POSITION IN CUBA.

    General Garcia, one of the insurgent leaders in Cuba, reports that he has captured Mayari, together with 500 Spanish troops. ...

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  20. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINING.

    The July crushing of the Great Boulder Main Reef was announced to-day: 675 tons of stone were treated for 1216ox. 3dwt. 12gr. gold. This includes extraction from a quantity of sand treated by ...

    Article : 360 words
  21. CAPE COLONY ELECTIONS.

    Mr. Rhodes, in the course of an election address at Capetown yesterday, said the Dutch were with his party at this election, and they were fighting to maintain ...

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  22. THE BOURGOGNE DISASTER.

    The R.M.S. Arcadia, which arrived at Albany to-day, brings further particulars of the disaster to the Bourgogne owing to her collision with the barque Cromartyshire. ...

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  23. PROPOSED NEW QUARANTINE LINES.

    The Board of Stock Commissioners will meet on Monday next for the purpose of considering the new quarantine lines proposed by the Minister, Mr. J. V. Chataway, who suggests ...

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  24. THE QUEEN OF DENMARK.

    The report of the Queen of Denmark's illness is officially contradicted from Copenhagen. ...

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  25. MR. HOOLEYS BANKRUPTCY.

    The newspapers daily contain letters from Peers and business man disclaiming the charges of having accepted bribes made against them by Mr. Hooley in his ...

    Article : 39 words
  26. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The third stage of the Queen's Prize at the 900 yards range was completed. For six ranges Corporal Bradley leads with 194, Alexander Ferguson being second with 190, and then follow ...

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  27. MR. PYERS AND MR. BARTON.

    Sir,—The telegraphic interview I have read in this morning's "Herald" on the subject of Mr. Pyers resigning his seat to give place to Mr. Barton (if true) absolutely shocks my sense of honour, and I ...

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  28. THE PACIFIC CABLE.

    In an article this morning the "Daily News" exhorts the supporters of the Pacific cable, especially the Premiers of Queensland and New Zealand, to bestir ...

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  29. ENGLISH CRICKET.

    Playing for Nottinghamshire against Surrey, W. Gunn scored 236, and the innings is not yet finished. This is the season's record. ...

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  30. WHAT THE MINISTRY WILL DO.

    Ministers generally evince but little willingness to indicate what is likely to happen in regard to the proceedure to be adopted in bringing about federation, for the simple reason that they have nothing ...

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  31. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The forty-eight half-yearly meeting of the Deniliquin-Moama Railway Company was held at the company's office on Tuesday. Mr. George Simmie, chairman of directors, presided. The report and ...

    Article : 98 words
  32. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEALS.

    Yesterday the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered judgment in the case Smyth versus the Queen. The Appeal was allowed, with costs. ...

    Article : 290 words
  33. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Legislative Assembly the debate on the Address in Reply was resumed and farther adjourned. The House rose at 10.45 p.m. ...

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  34. VICTORIA.

    A fairly large gathering of gentlemen interested in station property came together at Scott's Hotel this afternoon to attend the sale of Telern[?]n station, on the Flinders River, Queensland. ...

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  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Aasembly spent most of the afternoon discussing in committee the proposed Pastoral Bill, designed to give lessees security of tenure. A number of amendments were indicated, but no ...

    Article : 64 words
  36. DEATH OF A GRAZIER.

    Mr. W. C. Bundock, of Wyangarie, died there today. Mrs. Bundock passed away only on Tuesday last week, aged 80 years. Mr. Bundock, who was one of the oldest and most generally respected ...

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  37. DARING BANK ROBBERY.

    A daring bank robbery is reported from Penshurst, a small town in the Western district, 209 miles from Melbourne. At about a quarter to 3 o'clock this afternoon a man ...

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  38. FIRE IN A THEATRE.

    What might have been a serious fire occurred in the Mechanics' Institute last night. While the Linares Troups was playing some one on the stage moved a lamp to one side, and a side-scene swinging ...

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  39. DISEASE GERMS LN TELEPHONES.

    It has been settled by a scientist that telephone transmitters may spread disease by passing on the germs which are breathed into them by unhealthy or infected persons. To meet this danger ...

    Article : 77 words
  40. POSITION OF BREWING COMPANIES.

    The position of the browing companies of Melbourne bas recently attraoted more attention than usual on account of the unfavourable features it presents. The last published ...

    Article : 92 words
  41. BARKER v. EDGER.

    The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has allowed the appeal ia Barker v. Edger, with costs. ...

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  42. NEW ZEALAND.

    The total production of gold and silver for 1897 was 435,500oz., of the value of a little over £1,000,000, or a decrease of £50,000 as compared with the previuns year. Other minerals produced ...

    Article : 86 words
  43. APPEALS DISMISSED.

    The appeals England v. Webb and the Perpetual Executors and Trustees' Association v. Swan have been dismissed by the Judicial Committee of the Privy ...

    Article : 156 words
  44. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

    The show was continued to-day the weather was fine, though dull and threatening, about 2500 people were present Judging in the miscellaneous section was continued. The results of the hunters' competitions ...

    Article : 335 words
  45. PAINFUL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

    An exceedingly painful shooting accident is reported from Tallangatta. A barrister named Sydney Ollard was out shooting in the bush yesterday, and failing to return a search party was ...

    Article : 120 words
  46. RYDE ELECTORATE.

    On Wednesday evening Mr. E. Terry, M.L.A., addressed the electors at the Rydalmere Hotel. He expressed his gratitude to the electors for having returned him to the position of their representative. ...

    Article : 141 words
  47. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

    The ordinary general meeting of the Bank of New Zealand was held at Wellington to-day. The president, in moving the report and balancesheet, said the net profit for the year ending ...

    Article : 228 words
  48. SHEEPBREEDERS' SHOW.

    The annual show of the Sheepbreeders' Association was formally opened to-day by the Acting Governor. Probate duty amounting to £12,872 was paid ...

    Article : 142 words
  49. PYRMONT ELECTORATE.

    Mr. Daniel O'Connor, who recently contested the Pyrmont electorate, addressed a large open-air meeting last evening from the balcony of bis committee rooms at the corner of Union and Harris ...

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  50. MINERS' INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS.

    The Miners' International Congress, sitting at Vienna, has resolved that the time has come when it is expedient to fix a minimum rate of wages. ...

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  51. THE ESCAPEES FROM GAOL.

    The escaped prisoners are not yet arrested. Numerous reports are to hand as to their supposed whereabouts, which are somewhat confusing; but the police parties, who are now out ...

    Article : 44 words
  52. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements are:—13,500 mixed sheep, from Hobb's Hole to Hay; 20 fat bullock, Bungwannah to Melbourne; 2600 merine wethers, from Corowa to Stony Park. ...

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  53. MR. ASHTON AND FEDERATION.

    sir,—I was somewhat surprised to read in an article in the "Herald" of July 29 that the inclusion of Mr. Ashton in the Cabinet "would be nothing less than an affront to the definitely expressed ...

    Article : 725 words
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