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  2. THE SECOND TEST MATCH.

    The second test match between Stoddart's English team and the Australians was continued to-day—the second day—at the Melbourne Club's ground. To-day was observed as a public holiday for the ...

    Article : 3,459 words
  3. THE BRIG MINORA.

    Intelligence of the foundering of the brig Minora at sea on Saturday night, and the supposed loss of six hands, reached Newcastle this afternoon, and created quite a sensation in shipping circles. Captain ...

    Article : 3,429 words
  4. THE SITUATION IN COREA.

    The St. Petersburg journal "Nov[?] Vremya," in referring to the compromise arrived at between Mr. J. M'Leavy Brown, Financial Adviser to the Corean ...

    Article : 76 words
  5. VICTORIA.

    ThE heat wave of last week left the greater portion of the colony in a parched condition, very great injury having been done to the pastures every where, while the standing crops in the late ...

    Article : 122 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Despite the assurances of General Weyler to the Queen of Spain that he did not distribute to the press his protest against the references made by President ...

    Article : 117 words
  7. INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN MAGRATH, OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN.

    On arrival of the South Australian from Newcastle, in the Balmain line, a "Herald" reporter had an interview with Captain Magrath. The captain said:—"I left Newcastle about 12.20 ...

    Article : 409 words
  8. QUEENSLAND.

    A Croydon telegram states that heavy rain fell to-day. The creek is running a banker. Heavy rain fell at Clermont and district on Sunday night, 4·69in. being registered. A flood is imminent. ...

    Article : 185 words
  9. LABOUR TROUBLES IN ENGLAND.

    Mr. G. Barnes, the secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, says that the workmen are acting against an unreasoning dominance on the part of the ...

    Article : 79 words
  10. THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

    The Afridis are suffering from cold, and their cattle are dying. The Zakka Kh[?]ls have blocked the road between Ali Musjid and Lundi Kotal, and ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. DESCRIPTION OF THE MINORA.

    A wooden brig, with single deck, 249 tons register, built in 1867 by T. Young, Sunderland, of the following measurements:—Length, 13ft.; beam, 26ft. 6in.; depth, 15ft.; registered at the port of ...

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  12. THE BRITISH ARMY.

    It is expected that the Government will submit a scheme for the decentralisation of the War Office. It is proposed to form 12 additional, ...

    Article : 38 words
  13. ACTION BY THE MARINE BOARD.

    A telegram was received by the Marine Board from the Harbour Master at Newcastle, stating that wreckage, in the track of steamers, was about, and might have someone clinging to it. On receipt of ...

    Article : 58 words
  14. NEW ZEALAND.

    An engine and two carriages of a train on the K[?]kapakapa line were derailed to-day owing, it is supposed, to the rails expanding through the heat. The engine rolled down the embankment, ...

    Article : 111 words
  15. THE CRIMINAL LIBEL CASE.

    The end is drawing nigh of the trial of John Norton and George Lon[?]dale on a charge of having libelled the Minister for Lands, Mr. Carruthers, in the columns of "Truth." It has been watched with ...

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  16. GREATER NEW YORK.

    The first act of Judge Van Wyck, Mayor of Greater New York, on behalf of the Tammany party, on his assuming office, was to dismiss 52 chief officers, and ...

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  17. GERMANY AND CHINA.

    In response to a threat on the part of the German Ambassador at Pekin (Baron de Heyking) to take his departure from China, the Chinese Government has ...

    Article : 55 words
  18. THE BUSH FIRES IN TASMANIA.

    On Friday Madame Sherwin narrowly escaped being caught in the fire. She left Ferntree that morning for the Huon, and had only just passed Longley when the terrible fire blast came roaring ...

    Article : 650 words
  19. THE MANCHURIAN RAILWAY.

    The "Daily Telegraph" states that Russia has obtained from China permission to extend the Manchurian railway to Port Arthur. ...

    Article : 225 words
  20. RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

    The Czar of Russia and President Faure have exchanged cordial New Year greetings. ...

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  21. RUSSIA AND CHINA.

    The Pekin correspondent of the "Times" telegraphs that parleyings continue between China and Russia with a view to the raising of a Chinese loan in ...

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  22. RUSSIAN MISSION TO ABYSSINIA.

    The Russian mission to King Menelik of Abyssinia has reached Ras Jibutil, on the western shores of the Gulf of Aden. The mission is prevented from ...

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  23. DEATH OF SIR JAMES AIREY.

    The death is announced of General Sir James Talbot Airey, K.C.B., Colonel of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, at the age of 85. ...

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  24. THE YUKON GOLDFIELD.

    Public opinion in Canada is hostile to the United States sending a military relief expedition to the Klondyke, believing that it is desired to make the impression ...

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  25. THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL DEBT.

    The Russian national debt has increased during the past year by over 50,000,000 roubles (approximately £7,500,000). ...

    Article : 34 words
  26. THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

    The 1st battalions of the Warwickshire and the Lincolnshire Regiments have been ordered to proceed from Cairo to Wady Halfa immediately, in order to check the ...

    Article : 86 words
  27. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 2s 2 9-16d per ounce standard. ...

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  28. THE CAUSE OF THE DISASTER.

    Various theories are put forward to account for the loss of the brig. The general impression is that she suddenly opened out, whilst others are of opinion that the lashings of the bow ports give way. ...

    Article : 96 words
  29. NEWCASTLE.

    The quantity of coal shipped at the Government cranes and wharfs for home, intercolonial, and foreign consumption during the week ended this morning totalled 39,238 tons, as compared with ...

    Article : 99 words
  30. AUSTRALASIAN CRICKET COUNCIL.

    The annual meeting of the Australasian Cricket Council was held at Menzies' Hotal to-night. Mr. W. O. Whitridge, of South Australia, presided, and there were also present Messrs. H. H. Budd, ...

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  31. LIST OF VESSEL'S CREW.

    The brig, according to all information available, usually carried a master, mate, four able seamen, a cook, and a wi[?]ch-driver—eight hands all told. Of these the winch-driver is believed to have remained ...

    Article : 406 words
  32. THE HOLIDAY AT LAWSON.

    A watchnight service was held in the Church of England on New Year's Eve night, about 40 being present. The Rev. E. G. Cranswick, rural dean, conducted the service. ...

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  33. DISTRESS IN CRETE.

    King Humbert of Italy has sent 10,000 francs (£100) to Crete for the relief of the distress among the inhabitants of the island. ...

    Article : 120 words
  34. EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.

    The early closing movement was inaugurated today, the whole of the retail establishments closing at 6.30 p.m. A demonstration, organised by the Newcastle Shop ...

    Article : 337 words
  35. FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITION.

    The Intercolonial Fire Brigade Competition was continued and concluded to-day The following are the results:- Engine Practice for Eight Men, first prize £25 second ...

    Article : 444 words
  36. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The annual shooting matches, under the auspices of the K Company and the Civilian Rifle Club, were held at the local range on New Year's Day. The weather was cloudy, and the shooting was good. ...

    Article : 218 words
  37. NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES IN PARIS.

    During the New Year's Day procession in Paris the horses attached to the carriage of M. Cochery, Minister of Finance, bolted and dashed against the President's ...

    Article : 52 words
  38. LATE SHIPPING.

    Tomki, s., 5[?]8 tons, Captain H. Jackson, from Richmond River January 2. Passengers—Mesdames Fraser, Brown, P[?]n[?], Hooper, Misses Mathews, Hancock, M'Donough, Gibson, Brown, Messrs. Pearson, Scanlon, Chittick, Davis, ...

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  39. THE NEWS IN SYDNEY.

    A wire to Mr. B. Byrn[?]s, part owner, from Mr. D. Williams, joint owner, was posted in the Merchants' Exchange, giving a brief statements of the captain. Amongst shipping people there was ...

    Article : 161 words
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  42. ARRIVAL OF THE FIADO.

    Our South Head correspondent reported at 1.30 a.m. to-day:—The steamer Fiado, from [?]o[?]m[?], anchored in Watson's Bay. ...

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