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  2. VICTORIA RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    The V.R.C. Spring Meeting was opened at Flemington yesterday, under unusually favourable conditions. The recent rains and the warm springlike weather had given the finishing touches to the ...

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  3. END OF THIS LUCKNOW STRIKE.

    The peaceful settlement of the strike at Lucknow which I predicted some days ago was effected to-day, and a feeling of relief has gone through the town of Orange in consequence. The effects of the strike on ...

    Article : 2,200 words
  4. QUEENSLAND.

    Sir Samuel Griffith, the Chief Justice, who for a long time past has been engaged in compiling a code or digest of the statutory criminal law of Queensland, has completed the work, and has ...

    Article : 172 words
  5. VICTORIA.

    A small loan of £120,000, bearing interest at 3 per cent., is to be placed on the market during the month of November by the Treasurer. He does not actually want the money, but it is the ...

    Article : 90 words
  6. INDIAN FRONTIER WAR.

    The expedition under Sir William Lockhart has captured the Sempagha Pass. Brigadier-General Gaselee led the ...

    Article : 146 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    There is a deadlock in the negotiations for a treaty of peace between Turkey and Greece. It occurred over the provision in the proposed treaty dealing with the ...

    Article : 66 words
  8. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    News to hand from the Soudan states that in the recent collision between the British troops and the Arabs, between Berber and Omdurman, 600 of the enemy were killed. ...

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  9. AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.

    The Austrian Reichsrath has had a tumultuous sitting, extending over 27 hours, owing to the obstruction offered by the German minority to the passing of ...

    Article : 104 words
  10. EXPORTS OF PRODUCE.

    By the China, which sailed yesterday for London, the Agricultural Department shipped 175 tons butter; and by the Gulf of Siam, which also sailed yesterday, the Department shipped 208 ...

    Article : 45 words
  11. THE GOLD YIELD.

    The Victorian gold yield for the nine months ended yesterday totalled 575,068oz. Bendigo contributed 141,969oz., Ballarat 133,316oz., Beechworth 85,318oz., and Gippsland 82,940oz. ...

    Article : 35 words
  12. THE SOUDAN CAM[?]AIGN.

    News from the Soudan states that in the recent reconnaissance in the vicinity of Metemmeh, between Berber and Omdurman, 600 of the enemy were killed. ...

    Article : 36 words
  13. TASMANIA.

    In the Assembly last evening, after a reply from the Premier on the railway matter, another amendment was moved by Mr. Fowler that the matter be referred to judicial opinion. This had ...

    Article : 79 words
  14. WEST AFRICA.

    The Anglo-French Commission which was appointed to settle outstanding disputes between Great Britain and France in West Africa has entered upon its ...

    Article : 34 words
  15. A BARQUE AGROUND.

    A report was received from Queenscliff to-day that the barque Eliz. Graham, outward-bound, was aground in the West Channel, and had signalled for services of a steam tug. ...

    Article : 174 words
  16. SOMALILAND.

    Reports from the East Coast of Africa state that the Abyssinians, under the Shoan chief Ras Makonnen, are ravaging Somaliland. ...

    Article : 28 words
  17. LABOUR TROUBLES IN ENGLAND.

    Mr. C. T. Ritchie, President of the Board of Trade, is engaged in preparing an amended form of reference in connection with the engineers' strike. It will in ...

    Article : 84 words
  18. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.

    The interest in the international match has increased as play proceeded, and it reached a culminating point on Saturday, when the largest crowd ever assembled on the Adelaide Oval gathered together to ...

    Article : 1,658 words
  19. THE AUSTRALIAN STARTING MACHINE.

    A successful trial of Gray's Australian starting machine was made at the Hurst Park Race Meeting yesterday. A field of 13 horses was started in capital style. ...

    Article : 48 words
  20. THE CANADIAN PREMIER.

    The man (a disappointed office-seeker) who lately made an attempt on the life of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of the Dominion of Canada, by firing at him with a ...

    Article : 56 words
  21. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, MELBOURNE.

    The newly-erected portion of St. Patrick's Cathedral was consecrated and opened to-day in the presence of an enormous congregation, which included representatives of the Queen, the ...

    Article : 890 words
  22. TOTAL LOSS OF THE SHIP COMMODORE.

    Tiding's respecting the loss of the American ship Commodore were brought by the schooner Jerfalcoa, which arrived outside Port Phillip Heads from Malden Island on Wednesday, and ...

    Article : 362 words
  23. THE IVANHOE GOLD CORPORATION.

    The shares in the Ivanhoe Gold Corporation, which was formed with a capital of £1,000,000, of which £750,000 were issued for subscription, have been allotted. ...

    Article : 34 words
  24. THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS IN AUSTRALIA.

    The London newspapers suggest that Mr. Stoddart, the captain of the English cricket team now in South Australia, should cable to the Cape for J. T. Brown, ...

    Article : 82 words
  25. MAYORALTY OF GREATER NEW YORK.

    Mr. George, the son of the late Henry Georgo, has been nominated for the Mayoralty of Greater New York as the Socialist and Bryanite candidate. ...

    Article : 54 words
  26. SWIMMING IN ENGLAND.

    The second race of the series arranged between Ernest Cavill, the Australian professional swimming champion, and James L. M'Cusker, the American ...

    Article : 150 words
  27. THE LATE DUCHESS OF TECK.

    Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has forwarded to the Queen the messages of condolence from the Governors of the Australasian colonies for ...

    Article : 92 words
  28. POLITICS IN FRANCE.

    A proposal has been brought forward in the French Chamber of Deputies by M. Goblet, leader of the Socialist Radicals, in favour of the revival of the scrutin de liste ...

    Article : 77 words
  29. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr. P. Troy, warden of North Coolgardie field, has reported to the Minister of Mines on the subject of the Kanowna rush. He states that the find is now attracting a sensational degree of ...

    Article : 346 words
  30. DROWNING FATALITY AT BOURKE.

    A sad drowning fatality occurred in the river to-day. A party of picnickers—three girls and two men—who were proceeding to the weir in a boat, in crossing the punt line became [?]tangled in the wire ...

    Article : 145 words
  31. THE BEHRING SEA QUESTION.

    At the conference of representatives of the United States, Russia, and Japan it was decided to recommend a suspension of pelagic sealing in Behring Sea, provided ...

    Article : 38 words
  32. DEATH OF HENRY GEORGE.

    Henry George, the author of "Progress and Poverty," and the nominee of the Socialists and Bryanites for the Mayoralty of Greator New York, died suddenly ...

    Article : 537 words
  33. THE CASE OF CAPTAIN DREYFUS.

    The Vice-President of the French Senate created a sensation last night by declaring that he was in possession of proofs of the innocence of Captain ...

    Article : 50 words
  34. COUNTRY NEWS.

    The largest and most representative gathering ever held in the district assembled to-day to consider the best steps to take for retaining the duty on sugar. About 600 sugargrowers were present. Captain Storey ...

    Article : 651 words
  35. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION.

    An election was held to-day to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons for the representation of Barnsley, caused by the succession of Earl Compton to the peerage ...

    Article : 78 words
  36. DESCRIPTION OF THE CATHEDRAL.

    St. Patrick's Cathedral is very happily located in a commanding and central position, overlookin the city of Melbourne, and is a not unworthy example of what is known as the decorated Gothic style ...

    Article : 328 words
  37. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Charles Smith, aged 78, a resident of Goodwood West, met with a shocking death on Saturday morning, being run over by the Hills train. He was literally out to pieces ...

    Article : 34 words
  38. MR. WILSON BARRETT.

    Mr. Wilson Barrett and his theatrical company, who are under engagement to Messrs. Williamson and Musgrove, sailed for Australia to-day in the Orient liner ...

    Article : 36 words
  39. NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    The Guthrie, from Hongkong, arrived on Monday with 11 Chinese, and sailed on Tuesday for Southern ports. The passengers are:—Mrs. Barnes, Misses Boyce and Playford, Messrs. ...

    Article : 39 words
  40. QUEENSLAND BEEF.

    The holders of Queensland beef in London have proposed a temporary pool of their interests. Messrs. Weddel and Co., the Colonial ...

    Article : 137 words
  41. TOURIST RESORTS ON THE SOUTH COAST

    A public meeting of the residents of the Kiama district was held in the Oddfellows' Hall last night for the purpose of selecting delegates to represent Kiama at a convention proposed to be held with the ...

    Article : 236 words
  42. ARRIVAL OF THIS VALETTA AT ALBANY.

    The Valetta, Captain Gadd commander, arrived from Colombo at 5.30 a.m. with the following passengers in the saloon:— For Albany: Messrs. Forrest and Swinburne. ...

    Article : 86 words
  43. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 words
  44. MORE GOLD.

    More Ogden's Guinea Gold Cigarettes will be your cry when you have tried this delicate weed.— Advt. ...

    Article : 22 words
  45. DR. JOHN CLARK.

    the famous Public Analyst for the city of Glasgow, certifies Brown's Four Crown Whisky to be a pure spirit, of fine quahty and flavour.—Advt. ...

    Article : 30 words
  46. IT IS BOTANIC AND PURE.

    Wolfe's Schnapps healthfully stimulates without exciting, and exerts a regulating as well as a tonic influence. Avoid imitations.—Advt. ...

    Article : 27 words
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