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  2. FEDERATION.

    The President took te chair at half-past 1[?] o'clock PETTION. Mr. Glyan presented a petition from the Synod of ...

    Article : 11,041 words
  3. CENTENARY OF NEWCASTLE.

    The celebrations in commemoration of the centenary of Newcastle-preparations for which have been in progress for some months past-were commenced to-day, and were attended with the greatest ...

    Article : 183 words
  4. SECOND EDITION.

    In the Legislative Assembly the anti-federalists talked against Mr. Chataway's motion regarding the representation of Queensland on the Convention till 10.30. When they moved the ...

    Article : 111 words
  5. THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

    The force under Brigadier-General Yeatman-Biggs has recaptured Fort Saragali and relieved Fort Gulistan. Sept. 10. ...

    Article : 165 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    A banquet was held yesterday in honour of the visit of the King of Siam, after the military review at St. Quentin, in the north of France. ...

    Article : 91 words
  7. CONVENTION NOTES.

    Words of wisdom on the deadlock question were expected from Mr. Reid when the Convention met yesterday. It is known that he was against the tendency to compromise expressed by thedelegates ...

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  8. VICTORIA.

    Preliminary steps have been taken by a number of prominent members of the Roman Catholic clergy and laity foi the formation of an elaborate organisation of a political nature to hold in cheek ...

    Article : 174 words
  9. LANDING OF ST. AUGUSTINE.

    A great Roman Catholic festival in commemoration of the one thousand three hundredth anniversary of the landing of St. Augustine in Kent was held at ...

    Article : 77 words
  10. CHILDREN'S DISPLAYS.

    A series of highly creditable displays were given during the afternoon, the performances of the children calling forth frequent manifestations of approval from the immense concourse. Chief among the ...

    Article : 110 words
  11. SCENES IN THE STREETS.

    To-day the city was thronged by thousands of visitors from all parts of the surrounding country Large numbers also arrived from Maitland and even more distant centres, whilst the metropolis and ...

    Article : 275 words
  12. AFGHAN CHIEFS IN CONSTANTINOPLE.

    Three Afghan chiefs are visiting the Sultan of Turkey at the Yildiz Kiosk, Stamboul. ...

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  13. THE ILLUMINATIONS.

    The illuminations of the city were commenced shortly before 7 o'clock, by which hour the streets were thronged to such an extent that it became necessary to suspend vehicular traffic in the main ...

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  14. BREAK-UP OF THE DROUGHT IN INDIA.

    Splendid rains have fallen over a wide area in India. ...

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  15. THE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE.

    It has been found by the Treasury officer on adjusting the accounts of revenus and expenditure for 1896-7 that the outlay during that year was not so large as had heen anticipated. The ...

    Article : 151 words
  16. WEST AFRICA.

    News from West Africa states that two native chiefs of Benin have been shot for murdering a missionary. A third chief committed suicide after sentence of death ...

    Article : 51 words
  17. LYNCH LAW IN AMERICA.

    A mob of 400 men forced the gaol at Versailles, Indiana, U.S.A., and seized five prisoners who were awaiting trial for burglary. ...

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  18. THE ZENOBIA DISASTER.

    A special representative of the "Courier" had an interview with Arthur Kimber, survivor of the Zenobia, at Noosa. Kimber stated that on Wednesday afternoon, after passing over Caloundra ...

    Article : 484 words
  19. BECHUANALAND.

    According to a telegram from Capetown, Galishwe, tho Bechuana rebel chief, who was recently captured by a British force, declares that he would never have ...

    Article : 48 words
  20. MR. RUSSELL JONES.

    Mr. L. C. Russell Jones, M.L.A., sailed for America to-day on his return to Sydney. ...

    Article : 22 words
  21. THE TRIUMPHAL ARCHES.

    The four triumphal arches erected in Hunter-street, the principal thoroughfare of the city, formed one of the principal features of the decorations and elicited a considerable amount of praise. The first ...

    Article : 441 words
  22. VICTORIAN PRODUCE IN LONDON.

    Mr. J. M. Sinclair, representative in London of the Agricultural Department, who is now on a visit to the colony, had an interview with the Minister for Agriculture to-day with reference to ...

    Article : 116 words
  23. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Three cases of the contagious variety of plouropnoumonia have come under the notice of the Stock Department. Three working bullocks a few miles from Perth were examined, and all were seriously ...

    Article : 162 words
  24. ANGLO-COLONIAL CRICKET.

    A cricket team composed of members of the House of Commons proposes to make a tour of Canada and Australia. Mr. Honniker Heaton, M.P., will be ...

    Article : 315 words
  25. BORING FOR ARTESIAN WATER.

    The report on boring for artesian water in the Mallee district prepared by Mr. J. Stirling, Government geologist, in conjunction with Mr. Jack, Government geologist of Queensland, was completed ...

    Article : 222 words
  26. NEW ZEALAND.

    This morning two racehorses, while being galloped on Takapuna Beach, Auckland, in opposite directions, collided, both being killed instantaneously. The jockeys escaped with slight ...

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  27. THE PROCESSION.

    The torchlight procession which formed one of the principal events of the evening marched from Honeysuckle Point to the upper reserve, and was witnessed by an immense concourse of spectators. Among the ...

    Article : 144 words
  28. THE DECORATIONS.

    In addition to the triumphal arches just mentioned innumerable other forms of decorations were adopted Hunter-street the main thoroughfare of the city, was gaily festooned with lanterns, overgreens, cut ...

    Article : 362 words
  29. QUEENSLAND.

    The rifle shooting was continued to-day. The weather was fine, but cloudy, and interfered somewhat with the shooting. The second stage of the Queen's Prize at 700 and 800 yards was shot, the ...

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  30. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. OCEANA AT ALBANY.

    The P. and O. steamer Oceana, Stewart commander, arrived from Colombo at 12.15 a.m. with the following saloon passengers:— For Albany: Messrs. Waincott, O'Connor, ...

    Article : 116 words
  31. THE NEW GUINEA GOLDFIELDS.

    The steamer Morris England arrived last evening from Port Moresby. She brings reports that the Governor, Sir William Maegregor, had returned from his expedition to the head of Brown ...

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  32. THE CONTINENTAL AND PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY.

    The Continental which took place on the upper reserve during the evening attracted the largest concourse which has ever assembled in Newcastle. The huge reserve was dotted in every part with groups of ...

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  33. THE PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY

    was a vary good one, and provided endless amusement for the juveniles. The feature of the display was a set piece 120ft. square, introducing a photo in fire of Lieutenant Shortland, together with the ...

    Article : 58 words
  34. THE DROUGHT IN THE WEST.

    Reports from the West show that the country generally is very dry. Water and grass are becoming very scarce. There is a general expectation of a dry time for the next few months, and if ...

    Article : 163 words
  35. THE MOUNTED RIFLES.

    The detachment of New South Wales Mounted Riflos, under Colonol Lassetter, visited Windsor Castle. The party, which consisted of about six officers and 25 men, all of whom were in uniform, ...

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  36. THE CENTENARY "SYDNEY MAIL."

    The centenary of Newcastle number of the "Sydney Mail" is meeting with an unprecedented demand, and the action of the proprietors in devoting a special number of this popular journal to the ...

    Article : 368 words
  37. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the Assembly to day Mr. M'Donald moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the delay that has taken place in presenting the report of the Queensland National Bank ...

    Article : 152 words
  38. WINE-MAKING IN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. E. Burney Young, superintendent of the South Australian Government depot in London, has reported to his Govornment upon the French methods of ...

    Article : 73 words
  39. PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPORTS.

    The centenary demonstration and sports under the auspices of the Newcastle District Public Schools Athletic Association, in conjunction with the Citizens' Celebration Committee, was held on the Newcastle ...

    Article : 208 words
  40. TASMANIA.

    At the half-yearly meeting of the Commercial Bank of Tasmania the report showed a balance of £16,735, less £10,894 for expenses. This was distributed in a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. ...

    Article : 59 words
  41. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 241 words
  42. NEWCASTLE.

    Mr. James Curley, the mineras secretary, to-day received information to the effect that the co[?]ery proprietors of the district have consented to meet the reprecentatives of the miners in conference for the ...

    Article : 91 words
  43. GOLD-MINING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    The West Australian Goldfields Company has increased its capital to £500,000. It has been decided to amalgamate with the West Australian Share Corporation. ...

    Article : 31 words
  44. COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS.

    The Minister for Education and Mrs. Garrard were received upon arrival during the afternoon by a guard of honour, consisting of about 1000 stalwart lads selected from the different schools of the ...

    Article : 474 words
  45. LATE MINING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  46. AUSTRALIAN ORANGES.

    The oranges brought by the Orient steamer Austral have been landed in good condition. ...

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  47. LUCKNOW STRIKE.

    A subscription in aid of the Lucknow strike has been made at Cullen Bullen. A further donation of over £10 was also sent from here yesterday. A BLIND PASSAGE is your vermiform appendiz. ...

    Article : 57 words
  48. SIR HENRY IRVING

    Prefers Ogden's Guinea Gold Cigarettes to all others. The bon-ton Smoke of the day.—Advt. ...

    Article : 18 words
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