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  2. THE COLLECTION OF THE LAND TAX.

    As the result of the judgment of the Equity Court in the case of Cooper v. the Land Tax Commissioners, the financial and commercial sections of the community were stirred yesterday by a feeling akin ...

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  3. NEWCASTLE.

    The Richmond VAle estate, a mineral and landed property occupying an area of about 4524 acres, was submitted at auction by Messrs. Lang, Wood, and Co. at their Commercial sale rooms, ...

    Article : 291 words
  4. SECOND EDITION.

    The official return of the Associated Gold Mines' ore treated by the South Australian smelters was filed at the Warden's Court to-day. For the quarter ending the 30th June 6[?]8 tons of ...

    Article : 331 words
  5. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. T. A. Wells, with the bodies of the late explo[?]ers, was to-day met by the-members of the Geographical Society and the relatives and friends of the deceased men. Shortly after he boarded the ...

    Article : 446 words
  6. COLONIAL PREMIERS.

    The Right Hon. G. H. Reid, Premier of New South Wales, yesterday visited Johnstone, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, his native town. ...

    Article : 99 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The colonial troops to-day visited Croydon, where they were entertained with much enthusiasm. Mr. C. T. Ritchie, president of the ...

    Article : 87 words
  8. IN PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. D.O'Connor as soonas the Legislative Council [?]t night gave notice that on the next sitting day he would move for leave to introduce a bill to regulate Sunday selling. Dr. Cullen ...

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  9. THE CONDEMNED MAN BUTLER.

    The ministrations of the Rev. George Lane have moved Butler to express contrition for the sins of his life. Butler, when first consigned to the condemned cell, was cold and callous, but the exhortations of ...

    Article : 538 words
  10. THE PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND.

    The Right Hon. Sir Hugh Nelson, Premier of Queensland, and the Hon. T. J. Byrnes, Attorney-General of the colony, have been cordially welcomed at ...

    Article : 37 words
  11. BRITISH DEFENCE OPERATIONS.

    The Government has decided to expend £3,500,000 on harbour works at Dover for the accommodation of 20 line of battleships and many smaller vessels; ...

    Article : 56 words
  12. THE STOCKTON DISASTER BRAVERY MEDALS.

    Arrangements are at last being made for the ceremony in connection with the presentation of the medals awarded by the Government of New South Wales to the members of the rescue party who ...

    Article : 162 words
  13. VICTORIA.

    In regard to the proposals to form assets companies to take over the remaining assets of four Melbourne institutions in liquidation, communications are passing between Melbourne and ...

    Article : 55 words
  14. THE PREMIER OF CANADA.

    The Right Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Canadian Premier, was banqueted by the Canada Club last night. In the course of his speech Sir Wilfrid ...

    Article : 69 words
  15. TURKEY AND GREECE.

    The Sultan of Turkey remains obdurate to the demands of the Powers in regard to the settlement of the Thessalian frontier, and it is feared that coercion will be ...

    Article : 105 words
  16. SUDDEN DEATHS.

    The sudden deaths of two aged men have been reported to the police. One, named Charles Jackson, aged 94, was found dead in bed yesterday morning, and the other, named Joseph ...

    Article : 46 words
  17. THE BOAT HARBOUR.

    A public meeting of citizens of Newcastle was held at Pik[?]'s-chambers, Bolton-street, to-night for the purpose of protecting against the proposed removal of the Boat Harbour and the closing of the ...

    Article : 190 words
  18. AFGHANISTAN.

    The punitive expedition to the To[?]hi district, in Afghanistan, is destroying all the fortified native positions at Maizar and Sheranni. ...

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  19. NON-PAYING RAILWAY LINES.

    The Minister for Railways had an interview to-day with Commissioner Mathieson conce[?]ing the proposed closing of the lines from Natimuk to Noradjuha, and Mount Moriac to Wensleydale. ...

    Article : 53 words
  20. QUEENSLAND.

    The first show of tho Queensland Kennel Club was opened this morning. There was a very good show of dogs. In the collie class Clarkson's famous Laddie again secured the highest honours. ...

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  21. ARRIVAL OF THE SHIP DRAMMEN.

    A glance at the Norwegian ship Drammen as she lay at anchor in Hobson's Bay this morning, indicated that she. like the Ben Nevis and other recent arrivals here, had been in serious conflict ...

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  22. THE BEHRING SEA FISHERIES.

    Senator John Sherman, the American Secretary of State, has informed Colonel John Hay, the United States Minister to England, that Great Britain will be held ...

    Article : 86 words
  23. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS.

    A conference took place at the Oxford Hotel this afternoon between the representatives of the p[?]cipal wholessle houses and delegates appointed at a recent meeting of retail grocers, with a view [?]o ...

    Article : 271 words
  24. THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE.

    Seventy-five thousand men in the engineering trade have either struck work or been locked out. July 15. ...

    Article : 116 words
  25. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Assembly to-day attention was drawn by Mr. Murray to the projeo ed Orange procession at Brunswick on Sunday next. He had been asked by leading Roman Catholics to raise the question, ...

    Article : 433 words
  26. THE NEXT ENGLISH ELEVEN.

    New that Stoddart's team for Australia is approaching completion, a word from Harry Trott, captain of the last Australian Eleven, as to the men chosen and those who may yet be selected, will ...

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  27. THE BISLEY RIFLE MEETING.

    At the National Rifle Association meeting at Bisley to-day in the Special Tyre Competition, 200 and 500 yards, three Victorian competitors, Sergeant Hawker ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. OPINION OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

    The Attorney-General (Mr. J. Want) handed the following minute on the matter to the press yesterday:— "The plaintiff in this case sought to escape from ...

    Article : 955 words
  29. FORMATION OF A GROCERS' ASSOCIATION.

    A meeting of the retail grocers of Newcastle and district was held at the Oxford Hotel to-night for the purpose of receiving the report of the conterence with the merchants regarding the supply of goods to ...

    Article : 155 words
  30. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES.

    The Established Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, and the Presbyterian Church in Ireland have ...

    Article : 320 words
  31. FAIR AT WALLSEND.

    The annual fair in aid of the building debt of St. Luke's, Wallsend Church of England Sunday School waa opened this afternoon in the presence of a large gathering by Mrs. J. Ireland. Among others who ...

    Article : 94 words
  32. A RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME.

    Mr. Justice Vaughan Williams has sanctioned the reconstruction scheme of the New South Wales Mortgage, Loan, and Agency Company. ...

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  33. THE UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM.

    The necessity of doing something to provide employment for the workless of Sydney has not been lost sight of by the Government. The sub-committee of the Cabinet which was appointed a short ...

    Article : 544 words
  34. TEMPERANCE CAMPAIGN.

    The Rev. L. M. Isitt, of New Zealand, who last night concluded a most successful 10 days' mission in Newcastle, commenced a suburban mission to-night by addressing large gatherings at ...

    Article : 138 words
  35. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

    The directors of the Union Bank of Australia propose to declare a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, and to carry forward £24,500 to next account. ...

    Article : 37 words
  36. QUEENSLAND.

    In the Assembly to-day Mr. Leahy gave notice of motion that the representation of Queensland on the Federal Convention is desirable, and that federation would be to the best interests of ...

    Article : 120 words
  37. THE HAWAHAN ISLANDS.

    The Foreign Relations Committee of the United States Senate recommends the ratification of the treaty for the annexation of Hawaii in an unamended form. ...

    Article : 31 words
  38. MUNICIPAL ITEMS.

    At the request of the Ham[?]ton Municipal Council the Railway Commissioners have agreed to run a half-hourly tramway service until 10 p.m. between Newcastle and Hamilton on trial for three months. ...

    Article : 108 words
  39. NEW ZEALAND.

    The public examination of Mr. J. G. Ward under the Companies Act in connection with the liquidation of the Ward Farmers' Association began in Dunedin to-day before Judge Williams. ...

    Article : 203 words
  40. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council the Commonwealth Bill was taken into committee. Mr. Stirling was appointed chairman in order that Sir R. Baker might be free to discuss the clauses. Considerable ...

    Article : 330 words
  41. FALL FROM AN OMNIBUS.

    Mrs. Arthur Graham, of Melbourne, who is on a visit to England, has recovered £500 damages from the London General Omnibus Company for injuries ...

    Article : 48 words
  42. THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE HAMILTON COUNCIL.

    For some time past correspondence has been passing between the Board of Health and the Hamilton Municipal Council relative to the existence of a nuisance in the borough which is ...

    Article : 198 words
  43. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the colonial wool sales this evening prices were very firm, and good s[?]oured merinoes advanced [?]d per lb. The following prices were realised:— ...

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  44. BILLIARDS.

    In the Tattersall's Tournament last night [?]Carbo receives [?]15, beat M. J. K[?]nane, receives 125, by 2. The best, for to-night are:—F. Hill, receives 125, v. E. Paterson, receives 80; and W, Lyons, ow[?] ...

    Article : 55 words
  45. LABOUR BUREAU REPORT.

    Mr. Creer, Superintendent of the Government Labour Bureau, has presented his monthly report to the Minister for Labour. He states that there has been a fairly good demand for labour daring the ...

    Article : 222 words
  46. THE COAL TRADE.

    During last week a number of very large vessels visited Port Kembla and took, bunker coal and cargoes for intercolonial and foreign ports. Among [?]se were the steamers A[?]rhe, Lar[?]ca, Wendour[?], ...

    Article : 174 words
  47. TEMPERANCE LODGES.

    The annual meeting of the Day Dawn Division of the Sons and Daughters of Temperance was held in the Trades Hall last evening. It was resolved to participate in the Hospital Saturday demonstration ...

    Article : 394 words
  48. THE WESTERN MINERS.

    [?] ag[?]regate meeting of miners was held to-night to finally decide as to whether notices should issue. It was stated that some of the men who voted against the issue of notices had declined to sign ...

    Article : 112 words
  49. ARRIVAL OF THE WEIMAR AT ALBANY.

    The German mail steamer Weimar, Mentz commander, arrived from Bremen at 2 a.m. The following are the passengers in the saloon:— For Albany[?] Miss Arnold. ...

    Article : 87 words
  50. CITY TATTERSALL'S TOURNAMENT.

    The following games were played off last night in the above:—F. Rooney, receives 30, beat E. S. Board, receives 155, by 23; J. H[?]milton, receives 25, beat [?]Cue, receives 45, by 69. The games for ...

    Article : 64 words
  51. THE HENLEY REGATTA.

    The Henley Regatta was commenced to-day. Mr. Fairbairn, a Queensland oarsman, was defeated in the first heat of the Diamond Challenge Sculls. ...

    Article : 56 words
  52. BILLIARD MARKERS' TOURNAMENT.

    This was continued last night at Messrs. Heiro[?] and Smith's billiard showrooms, with the following results:—G. Woods, receives 240, beat [?]amlet, rec[?]ives 290, by 2; G. R. Burrows, receives 250, bea[?] ...

    Article : 72 words
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