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  2. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A statement has been published that at an informal meeting of the Federal Convention delegates it was generally conceded that Goulburn was the best place for the capital. ...

    Article : 36 words
  3. WEDDING AT ORANGE.

    There was great rejoicing at Duntry League on Saturday, the occasion being the celebration of the nuptials of one of the daughters of the owner of that mansion. Duntry League ...

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  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    One hundred fresh cases of typhoid at Maidstone, in Kent, were reported to-day. Whole streets are affected. The mortality among the children is heavy. ...

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  5. THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

    The Ameer of Afghanistan is incensed at the Afridis closing the Khyber Pass, thus preventing trade and stopping the import of arms. ...

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  6. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A short time ago particulars of alleged horrible cruelty to natives reached Marble Bar, and the resident magistrate proceeded to investigate the reports. The ...

    Article : 256 words
  7. NEWCASTLE.

    The directors of the Wickham and Bullock Island Colliery (Messrs. J. F. Burns, M. C. Cowlishaw, Saywell, Lee, and Dr. Mo[?]son), who arrived in Newcastle on Friday night for the purpose of making ...

    Article : 341 words
  8. VICTORIA.

    Mr. Thomas Jessep, M.L.A., of Sydney, publishes a flat contradiction to the statements made in Melbourne by Mr. J. G. Carroll, M.L.A., of New South Wales, that as a result of freetrade ...

    Article : 62 words
  9. VOLUNTEERS FOR INDIA.

    Five local volunteer rifles have volunteered for service in India. Twenty could have been obtained if the same rate of pay as for the Soudan contingent were in force. ...

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  10. TYPHOID IN MELBOURNE.

    The officers of the Health Department recently investigated the circumstances of two outbreaks of typhoid fever at a leading club and hotel in the city as well as certain unwholesome ...

    Article : 111 words
  11. THE STEEL RAILS CONTRACT.

    Considerable interest is taken here in Mr. Mitchell's steel rail contract. From the reports published in the "Herald" it is thought likely that the site of the proposed works is near Piper's Flat, on the ...

    Article : 90 words
  12. THE COAL TRADE.

    The Greta colliery worked only one day for the fortnight ended to-day. No work is expected next week. Numbers of miners are leaving for work in the lower district on account of the ...

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  13. TURKEY AND GREECE.

    The "Standard" urges Great Britain Russia, and France to guarantee the war indemnity loan, and thus save Greece £30,000 a year interest. ...

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  14. THE HAMBOURG CONCERTS.

    Mark and Jakoff Hambourg commenced a farewell series of three concerts in the Town Hall last night. There was a very large audience present, and the performances of the two brothers moved ...

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  15. THE WHARF LABOURERS' DISPUTE.

    Wool-loading operations were continued on the steamer Salamis yesterday, notwithstanding the dispute which is existing between the wharf labourers of the port and the stevedore, Mr. H. ...

    Article : 136 words
  16. OPENING OF THE ROWING SEASON.

    The rowing season was opened on Saturday with a procession of boats from Princes Bridge to Twickenham, where races for combination eights were held. Eight crews competed, and the ...

    Article : 45 words
  17. QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 170 words
  18. MELBOURNE CLEARING-HOUSE RETURNS.

    The Melbourne Clearing-house returns for the week ended September 27 amounted to £2,586,180, showing an increase of £153,011 as compared with the corresponding week of last year. The total ...

    Article : 52 words
  19. THE ARMENIAN REFORMS.

    The Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, Mgr. Izmirlian, threatens to resign unless the promised reforms in the Ottoman Empire are executed. ...

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  20. MINERS' MEETINGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 209 words
  21. LAWN TENNIS PREMIERSHIP.

    The last two matches of the final round for the lawn tennis premiership of Victoria was played yesterday afternoon. The following is the final position of the clubs:—University, 7 points; ...

    Article : 498 words
  22. THE LUCKNOW STRIKE.

    The whole of the community at Lucknow remains extremely quiet, but the township was not without an incident to-day which had a certain amount of significance. Sunday is invariably passed in an ...

    Article : 546 words
  23. WEST AFRICA.

    M. Hanotaux, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, proposes the appointment of a joint commission for the settlement of all outstanding disputes between Franco ...

    Article : 42 words
  24. CANADIAN MILITIA.

    A telegram from Ottawa states that the 45th Victoria Midlanders, a regiment of Canadian militia, have volunteered for active service in any part of the ...

    Article : 47 words
  25. TASMANIA.

    The weather is so rough on the coast that the steamer Australia, bound for Strahan, has put back to Hobart. The rain inland has done good, but the tempest has caused considerable damage. ...

    Article : 63 words
  26. FORTHCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS.

    The Hospital Sunday demonstration in aid of the funds of the Wallsend Mining District Hospital takes place on Sunday next. Prior to the public meeting, which will be held in the Wallsend Park, there will ...

    Article : 257 words
  27. POLITICS IN NATAL.

    The Right Hon. H. Escombe, Premier of Natal, has resigned in consequence of three of his colleagues having been unseated at the general elections which have ...

    Article : 417 words
  28. NEW ZEALAND.

    The three persons who were injured in the collision between a 'bus and a train on Friday succumbed shortly after their admission to the hospital. The victims were a boy named ...

    Article : 70 words
  29. SUGAR-GROWING IN THE WEST INDIES.

    The Royal Commission which was appointed to inquire into the condition of the sugar industry in the West Indies, and of which Sir Henry Norman, late ...

    Article : 348 words
  30. THE WEATHER.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 239 words
  31. THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.

    In comphance with a request by the Newcastle Shop Assistants' Association special sermons were preached at several churches to-day relative to the evils arising from long working hours in shops. At ...

    Article : 89 words
  32. AQUATIC SPORTS.

    The swimming season opens shortly, and the annual meetings of the different clubs have been convened for the coming week. A meeting of representative of the various clubs of the district will be ...

    Article : 164 words
  33. VICTORIAN TRAINING NOTES.

    Owing to engagements at the Melbourne Hunt Club Meeting very little important work was done on the Flemington training tracks yesterday morning. The sand track was open, and was in capital ...

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  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 98 words
  35. THE RAINFALL DURING SEPTEMBER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 610 words
  36. THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    The largest and most representative gathering of electors ever soon in this district assembled at Maclean last night to hear a debate between Mr. John M'Farlane, M.L.A., and Mr. Samuel See (at one time ...

    Article : 317 words
  37. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales last evening the prices for all good combing wools showed a hardening tendency. American buyers are freely paying extreme rates for ...

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  38. A FATAL FALL.

    The City Coroner (Mr. G. C. Martin, J.P.), held an inquest at Ralph's Family Hotel, Watt-street, yesterday afternoon on the body of a married woman named Mrs. A. W. Hudson, who died in the ...

    Article : 83 words
  39. INTERCOLONIAL RIFLEMEN.

    The intercolonial riflemen were welcomed by the Mayor on Saturday afternoon, and on Sunday were taken by the members of the South Australian Rifle Association to several places of interest ...

    Article : 59 words
  40. RIFLE COMPETITION.

    A rifle match between the Newcastle Civilian Rifle Club and the Wallsend Infantry Rifle Club was fired off on the Shepherd's Hill Range yesterday afternoon Considerable local interest was centred in the ...

    Article : 221 words
  41. FATALITY AT THE GAP.

    A man and a youth lost their lives at "The Gap." South Head, yesterday morning. It appears that they went to Watson's Bay by the 9 a.m. boat from Circular Quay, and on arrival at the bay went to ...

    Article : 496 words
  42. DEFENCES OF THE EMPIRE.

    According to a letter which the Minister for Defence has received from Commander Collins, Secretary for Defence, who is on a visit to England, the Imperial Government has, with a view ...

    Article : 123 words
  43. LATE MINING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 239 words
  44. A NEW MINING COMPANY.

    The Kalgurli United Gold-mining Company has been formed with a capital of £120,000, of which shares to the amount of £20,000 are being issued for public ...

    Article : 35 words
  45. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

    The second annual lawn tennis tournament, under the auspices of the Hunter River District Lawn Tennis Association, was continued on the Stockton courts yesterday afternoon. Considerable ...

    Article : 888 words
  46. LARGE FIRE AT TEMORA.

    Constable Martin and Watchman Hawkins rang out an alarm of fire this morning about a quarterpast 1 o'clock. The fire was discovered burning in a wooden portion of the Empire Hotel, which is ...

    Article : 250 words
  47. AUSTRALIAN MEAT IN LONDON.

    It is reported that Geddes, Birt, and Co., Limited, frozen meat exporters, of Sydney, have obtained the option of taking over 70 meat shops in London and ...

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  48. KALGOORLIE MINING.

    The latest returns of the cleaning up of the Ivanhoe mine show that the 15-head battery crushed 939 tons, yielding 1983oz. 14dwt. The 5-head battery crushed 301 tons for 367oz, the total yield being ...

    Article : 104 words
  49. GOLF.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 199 words
  50. SCULLING IN ENGLAND.

    W. A. Barry, of Wandsworth, has challenged James Wray, the Shoalhaven sculler, to row for £100 a side. ...

    Article : 26 words
  51. CHEAP AND NASTY

    Oatmeals breed weevils and contain oat husks, get sour, produce dyspepsi[?]. Eat QUAKER OATS, and ENJOY YOUR BREAKFAST. It costs a little more.—Advt. ...

    Article : 27 words
  52. ENGLAND MADE FAMOUS

    by Ogden's Guinea Gold Cigarettes, manufactured in Liverpool from choicest Virginia tobacco No perfume or admixture.—Advt. ...

    Article : 8 words
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