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  2. SECOND EDITION. CALVERT EXPLORING PARTY.

    Mr. A. T. Magarey has received a telegram from Mr. W. Seery, postmaster at Bamboo Creek, stating that he had received a letter from Mr. Hodson, manager for ...

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  3. STOCKTON DISASTER. RESUMPTION OF THE INQUEST.

    The inquest on the bodies of Ben Bailey, T. S. M'Alpine, S. S. M'Alpine, James Sweeney, E. W. Gascoyne, G. Fitzpatrick, J. Cockburn, and J. Charlesworth was resumed by the coroner, Mr. J. ...

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  4. AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION MR. REID'S MISSION. ENCOURAGING RESULTS.

    This morning between 70 and 80 members of both Houses of Parliament were present at a picnic given by the Government to enable them to meet Mr. Reid and exchange views ...

    Article : 368 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. SPAIN AND AMERICA.

    The Madrid newspapers are indignant at the "veiled throat" contained in the message of President Cleveland to the United States Congress as to American ...

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  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. MASSACRE OF ARMENIANS.

    Details have come to hand concerning the reported massacre of Armenians at Egin, in Asiatic Turkey, in September last. ...

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  7. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) CONVICTIONS FOR FORGERY UPHELD.

    The Fall Court to-day upheld the conviction of the two men Cameron and Cracknell, who were recently sentenced to five years for forging a document which purported to be the last will and ...

    Article : 54 words
  8. DUTY ON IMPORTED COAL.

    The Victorian Steamship Owners' Association has forwarded to the Premier a lengthy statement of the roasons why imported coal should be exempt from the duty of 2s 6d per ton which the ...

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  9. THE RELIEF FUND.

    The amount in the hands of the Mayor of Stockton, who is chairman of the relief fund committee, now amounts to £182. Dan Barry is giving a performance, half the proceeds of which are to be ...

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  10. THE MINERS' STRIKE IN GIPPSLAND.

    The directors of the Outtrim Howitt Coal Company, whose miners are on strike, are framing a new set of rules under which the pit is to be worked. The directors state that they are ...

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  11. EXPERIENCE OF THE EXPLORING PARTY.

    William M'Donald, overman at the pit, stated that a party was organised on Thursday morning last to explore the mine. There were in the party— Ben Bailey, John Ellis, the two M'Alpines, ...

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  12. GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE.

    In commenting on President Faure's cordial reception of Sir Edmund Monson, G.C.M.G., C.B., who succeeded the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava as British ...

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  13. AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VICTORIA.

    In the Assembly the House agreed to the motion by the Premier to meet next day at 10.30, on his representing that it was absolutely necessary to do so. The House also agreed to suspend ...

    Article : 165 words
  14. THE REBELLION IN THE PHILIPPINES.

    General Blanco, Governor in the Philippine Islands, and commander of the Spanish forces operating against the rebels, has resigned. ...

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  15. THE TUTHILL-LEADER INQUIRY.

    The Tuthill-Leader inquiry was continued at Ballarat to-day. Several witnesses were examined, their evidence being generally in support of the charges made against Mr. Leader in his ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Rail-way Act Amendment Bill, providing for the fixing of the Commissioner's salary and for the appointment of a Deputy Commissioner, was ...

    Article : 112 words
  17. IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

    It is understood that the Imperial Government has not taken any steps towards inviting a conference in London at an early date to consider the question of ...

    Article : 68 words
  18. ELECTRICAL BRANCH OF THE POSTAL DEPARTMENT.

    The Inquiry Board which since June last has been investigating the affairs of the Electrical branch of the Postal Department completed its report to-day. On general grounds, the ...

    Article : 114 words
  19. PORTUGUESE SOUTH-EAST AFRICA.

    The Dutch, British, and German flags have been insulted at Delagoa Bay, Portuguese South-East Africa. The German authorities have demanded ...

    Article : 42 words
  20. ATTITUDE OF THE LABOUR PARTY.

    Then the labour party having taken so strong a stand against the measure introduced by the Government, can hardly be expected to approve of any contrivance for the representation of the ...

    Article : 426 words
  21. THE FRENCH NAVY,

    In the French Chamber of Deputies last night M. Meline, the Premier, referred to the scheme for strengthening the Navy submitted by M. Lockroy, who ...

    Article : 110 words
  22. RAILWAY FATALITY NEAR HURSTVILLE.

    Last night the Rev. N. J. Cooks was passing along the railway line, when he was attracted by moaning in the vicinity of Carlton station. Mr. Cocks discovered a man lying on the down ...

    Article : 112 words
  23. ALL SAINTS PARISH, BENDIGO.

    The position of incumbent of All Saints' parish, Bendigo, has been offered to the Rev. R. C. N. Kelly, incumbent of St. John's Church, Launceston. ...

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  24. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Council, after the Coloured Immigration Bill second reading had been carried by a majority of two, it was taken through committee with amendments, but thrown out on the third reading ...

    Article : 126 words
  25. THE PLAGUE AT BOMBAY.

    The bubonic plague at Bombay is spreading in all quarters of the city. Fifty-five fresh cases and 37 deaths were reported yesterday. The number of ...

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  26. LETTER OF SYMPATHY FROM THE MINISTER FOR MINES.

    The Minister for Mines his sent copies of the following letter to relatives of miners killed in the late Stockton colliery disaster:—"Department of Mines and Agriculture.—Sydney, 10th December, 1895.— ...

    Article : 362 words
  27. AN APPEAL TO THE FULL COURT DISMISSED.

    The Full Court to-day dismissed the appeal of the Alliance Contracting Company and another against the judgment recently given in favour of Adolphe de la Cour Russell in connection with ...

    Article : 145 words
  28. METHOD OF VENTILATING THE MINE.

    By Mr. Humble, Inspector of Collieries: Witness knew from experience that the method of ventilating an abandoned district which was adopted would be the most effective. The air current entered at No. ...

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  29. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) DEATH OF MR. S. A. BLACKMAN, J.P.

    Mr. Samuel Alfred Blackman, J.P., one of the earliest residents, arriving before the town was surveyed from his birthplace on the Hawkesbury, died last evening at the age of 66. The deceased was well ...

    Article : 141 words
  30. OUR TONGAN LETTER.

    The long promised or threatened visit from a French man-o'-war has come to pass, the gunboat Amiral Parseval having arrived here on the 17th instant. It is only latterly that French naval ...

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  31. THE DOCKERS' STRIKE.

    The strike of dock and wharf labourers it Hamburg, Altona, and Bremen, for an increase of wages, is reported to be "fizzling." ...

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  32. DISASTER TO A GERMAN MAIL STEAMER.

    The Norddeutscher Lloyd, steamer Salier has become a total wreck off the coast of Spain. The Salier was formerly employed in the ...

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  33. QUEENSLAND.

    Separation Day was favoured by delightfully fine cool weather, and the holiday was observed in the usual manner. The principal event was the Q.T.C. races, which were well attended. A ...

    Article : 278 words
  34. THE CHURCH IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A letter signed "Australian Bishops" is published in the Times appealing for prompt and liberal assistance in "men and money" for the diocese of Perth, ...

    Article : 41 words
  35. ASSOCIATED BOARD EXAMINATIONS.

    Miss Pedley addressed an audience at the Y.M.C.A. Ball last night upon the proposed extension of the examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music ...

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  36. THE WHEAT CROPS.

    Good progress is being made with the harvest. Wheat is selling at 4s 4d per bushel. GERMANTON, Thursday. The early wheat crops are fast ripening, and ...

    Article : 64 words
  37. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL CASE.

    The appeal to the Privy Council in the case of the Master in Equity (Victoria) v. Pearson has been dismissed. This was a matter arising out of assessment for ...

    Article : 316 words
  38. RIVER TRAFFIC.

    The weather has become extremely warm and sultry again. The recent fresh in the river here has enabled the steamer Maggie, which was stuck at Commissioner's Bend, to reach Wilcannia. It is ...

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  39. THE CABINET DIVIDED.

    Sir Hugh Nelson is probably the strongest federationist in the Cabinet, and is desirous of carrying the matter to a satisfactory issue; but it is evident that the Cabinet is not at one on the ...

    Article : 261 words
  40. GASWORKS IN VIENNA.

    At the instigation of Dr. Lueger, who was some time ago elected Mayor of Vienna, but who subsequently resigned, as the result of the personal influence of ...

    Article : 91 words
  41. MURRUMBIDGEE PRESBYTERY.

    The annual meeting of the prosbytery of the Murrumbidgee was held yesterday at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Narrandera. The Rev. M'Kay Barnett, B.A.(Moderator of the Presbytery), the Revs. ...

    Article : 193 words
  42. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    This morning a petition was presented to the Governor, containing nearly 10,000 signatures, pointing out that it was feared that the close of the session might prevent the completion of the ...

    Article : 136 words
  43. THE AMERICAN TARIFF.

    In the United States Senate yesterday a motion brought forward by Senator Allen in favour of proceeding with the Dingley Tariff Bill was carried by 35 ...

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  44. MR. REID EXPLAINS HIS MISSION.

    His present visit was proof of his desire to do all that in him lay in this direction. It was to be remembered that when the late Sir Henry Parkes inaugurated the federal movement his first step ...

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  45. CADET BATTALION PARADE.

    The first of the battalion parades to be held quarterly by the combined Public schools of the district was held in the Lambton Park yesterday afternoon. There were about 740 pupils present. Major ...

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  46. SARAH BERNHARDT.

    Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the eminent actress, was entertained in Paris last night by the leading representatives of the literary and artistic world. The company ...

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  47. BITTEN BY A BLACK SPIDER.

    A resident of the town, Mr. A. M'Knight, got bitten by a black spider this morning, and is suffering great agony. He is under medical treatment. BOURKE, Thursday. ...

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  48. CABLE RATES.

    Members of the mercantile community who do business with New Caledonia will apreciate a new tariff of rates which it is proposed to bring into operation at the commencement of the new year. ...

    Article : 348 words
  49. NEW MINING COMPANY.

    The Northern Territorios Goldfields Company has been formed with a capital of £300,000, of which £295,000 will be issued in shares at a premium of £2 per ...

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  50. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    A heavy sentence was recorded at the Quarter Sessions to-day, when Frank Hawthorn, for robbery from the person, received eight years' penal servitude. There was only one previous conviction ...

    Article : 47 words
  51. TASMANIA.

    The municipal elections took place to-day. The polling was heavy. A large number of women exercised their right to vote. ...

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  52. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the London wool sales this evening competition was spirited. Prices were rather irregular. Dec. 10. ...

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  53. SACRED HEART COLLEGE, MAITLAND.

    The annual distribution of prizes at the Sacred Heart College took place this forenoon, in the presence of a number of the clergy and a fairly large gathering of friends of the students. The Very ...

    Article : 243 words
  54. THE CONVENTION TO MEET.

    It was, however, to be distinctly understood that, whether Queensland took steps to be represented or not, the convention would go on, for they were honourably bound to the other colonies ...

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  55. NEW ZEALAND.

    The captain of the barquentine Delmira, which was wrecked on a reef off Cape Palliser on Tuesday night, saved 250 sovereigns which he had on board to pay the labourers for loading the vessel. ...

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  56. TAMWORTH LAND BOARD.

    The land board delivered its decision this afternoon in the case of inquiry as to the bona fides of Charles Rootes, a selector on Ukolan run. The board found that the improvements were ...

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  57. THE WHEAT MARKET.

    At Mark-lane wheat is 6d per quarter cheaper, the present quotations being:— English white wheat, 38s per quarter; red wheat, 36s. ...

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