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  2. THE WHEAT LANDS OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Hon. J. H. Young and the party of Parliamentarians accompanying him left Sydney last Friday week, and were met at the Monteagle Siding early on Saturday morning by Mr. G. H. ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE SHEARING SEASON.

    Gnoolooma, Willarie, and Werrina stations have cut out. NARRABRI, Saturday. Edgeroi station has finished shearing, after putting ...

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  4. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. DISASTER AT BULAWAYO.

    News from Bulawayo states that a powder magazine exploded in the town with disastrous results. Five whites and scores of Kaffirs were ...

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  5. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) DIFFICULTY BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES.

    There are rumours, apparently well founded, that the Premier has taken a very strong view of the masons given by the Legislative Council for insistence on its amendments in the Federation ...

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  6. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE FEDERAL FORT AT THURSDAY ISLAND.

    The Defence Department has received from the Queensland Government a copy of the correspondence which passed between it and the South Australian Government concerning the ...

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  7. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. THE UNITED STATES. ACCIDENT TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT.

    During the progress of an election meeting at Burlington, Iowa, yesterday, a platform upon which the Vice-President of the Republic (Mr. Adlni E. Stevenson) ...

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  8. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. EUROPEAN SITUATION. DEFENCE OF THE DARDANELLES.

    The Porto has given directions for 10 torpedo boats to defend the Straits of the Dardanelles. The Russian Black Sea fleet is cruising ...

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  9. THE BURROWA SHOW.

    The 10th annual show of the Burrowa Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on the 1st and 2nd instant under most favourable conditions as regards weather. In several sections this year the ...

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  10. THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.

    A telegram from New York states that the failure of the Democrats to obtain sufficient funds for the Presidential campaign has enraged Mr. W. B. Bryan's ...

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  11. ENTERTAINMENTS AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

    The Governor and Lady Brassey entertained a large party last evening at Government House with a theatrical entertainment. All the head assistant teachers of State schools within the ...

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  12. A RAILWAY CONTRACT.

    The Commissioner for Railways has accepted the tender of Mr.F.H. Chamberlain for the construction of the branch line of railway from The Valley to Bulimba, a distance of two miles. The ...

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  13. EXPULSION OE ARMENIANS FROM CONSTANTINOPLE.

    The Turkish authorities continue to deport the poorer classes of Armenians from Constantinople, though, at the instance of Germany, the expulsions are ...

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  14. BRITISH OCCUPATION OF EGYPT.

    In connection with the question as to the British occupation of Egypt, Mr. Gladstone has written a letter in which he gives an assurance to Mustapha Pasha, ...

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  15. THE NEWCASTLE COAL TRADE.

    The following is the export of coal from Newcastle for the week ended 2nd October:—Victoria, 16,900 tons. United States, 14,271 tonsl New Zealand, 2907 tons; Western Australia, 3300 tons; Noumea, ...

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  16. THE SUGAR EXPORTS.

    The sugar exports from Queensland since 1st June last amounted to 36,967 tons, of which 8119 tons were exported between the 16th and 30th September. ...

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  17. THE VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY.

    The Venezuelan Boundary Commission, which it was recently reported from New York had decided in favour of the Venezuelan case, will meet next week. ...

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  18. M. KOWALSKI.

    M. Kowalski assisted at the popular concert at the Exhibition Building last night, and had a flattering reception. The audience numbered about 5000, and received his performances on ...

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  19. THE CZAR OF RUSSIA. APPROACHING VISIT TO RANCE.

    On the departure of the Czar and Czarina from Portsmouth' for France on Monday the Channel Squadron will escort the flotilla of their Imperial Majesties ...

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  20. THE COAL TRADE.

    The Coal Trade was fairly brink during the week. Not much work was done at the collieries to-day, owing to its being pay day. The schooner Hally Bayley and the steamer Herga loaded at this port. ...

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  21. A WATER FAMINE.

    A water famine prevails at Hungerford, on the New South Wales border, and a public meeting has been hold to bring the matter before the Government. ...

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  22. THE EXPORT TRADE.

    The Secretary for Agriculture has received a letter from a gentleman in Germany stating that he is in possession of the most simple process for sterilising milk and cream, and that he ...

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  23. AFFAIRS AT ZANZIBAR.

    Advices from East Africa state that the German Consul at Zanzibar, without informing Mr. Bisil Cave, the English Consul, conveyed Said Khahd Burghash, ...

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  24. BROKEN HILL PROPRIETARY SHARES.

    Broken Hill Proprietary shares are quoted at £2 10s. ...

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  25. THE SEA PIT MINERS.

    The Sea Pit miners have resolved not to sanction the expenditure of £100 from the funds of the Miners' Association proposed by the delegate board on behalf of the W. and B. Island minors who were ...

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  26. COMPETITION WITH THE RAILWAYS.

    The Commissioner for Railways has furnished a report to the Minister referring to the water carriage competition to which the railways are subjected, and suggesting that the whole question ...

    Article : 68 words
  27. SOCIALIST PLACARDS IN PARIS.

    The socialists have placarded Paris protesting against France being prostrated at the feet of an "exponent of Cæsarism and militarism." ...

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  28. OPENING OF A BRIDGE.

    The new bridge over Caddai Creek, near Rouse Hill, was opened to-day by the Hon. J. Garrard, in the presence of a large gathering. The structure was called the Annan Grove Bridge. Speeches were ...

    Article : 62 words
  29. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Mr. William Morris, the poet, aged 62. William Morris, the poet and art-worker, was the oldest son of a merchant, who died in 1844, ...

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  30. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Customs revenue for the quarter ended 30th September is the best for many years, reaching £9030. The value of imports was £31,340, and of exports £52,908. ...

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  31. THE MUNICIPAL ENDOWMENT.

    The Borough Council held a meeting last night, when a circular from the Works Department was read detailing the conditions under which the Government endowment of 5s in tho £ would be granted ...

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  32. DROWNED IN A MINE.

    A fatal mining accident is reported from Meredith. Two young men named Michael Mulrooney and George Hogden were working in the 101ft. level of Ashton's Reef mine, when a burst ...

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  33. MATABELELAND.

    Reports from Matabeleland state that the column under Major M'Mahon, which was recently reported as surrounded by the Matabele rebels near Mazoo, has ...

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  34. TASMANIA.

    Mr. Brickhill, who recently met with a serious buggy accident which threatened to result fatally, is improving slightly, and the doctors are now hopeful of his recovery. ...

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  35. A FEARFUL DEATH.

    A farmer named Edward Herring was killed at Donald yesterday afternoon. He was attempting to catch a restive horse in a paddock, and got one end of the halter round the animal's neck. The ...

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  36. THE PROPOSED ABATTOIRS FOR THE NEWCASTLE DISTRICT.

    A meeting of aldermen appointed from the various district municipalities was held last evening in the New castle Council-chambers, with a view of discussing the question of abattoirs, and the place for ...

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  37. RINDERPEST IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    The havoc caused by rinderpest amongst cattle in South Africa has been followed by a rise in the price of meat in Cape Colony. It will be necessary to ...

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  38. THE BROKEN HILL-CONDOBOLIN RAILWAY.

    The Public Works Sectional Committee, appointed to tako evidence as to the advisability of connecting Broken Hill and Condobolin by rail, resumed flitting yesterday morning in the council chamber at the ...

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  39. AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

    The Australian cricketers commenced a return match at Philadelphia yesterday against the Philadelphia eleven. The Australians went in first and were ...

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  40. VINEGROWERS AND FRUITGROWERS' ASSOCIATION OF N.S.W.

    The monthly meeting of the above was held at the Commercial Hotel, Liverpool, on Saturday afternoon. Mr. J. Henderson (president) occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance. The ...

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  41. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAY.

    A glance at our advertising columns this morning will disclose the fact that there is an almost endless variety of amusements provided for to-day's holiday. The principal attraction will be the event for ...

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  42. MADAGASCAR.

    General Gallioni, who was recently appointed French Resident-General in Madagascar in succession to M. Laroche, recalled, was attacked by a body of ...

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  43. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) FATAL ACCIDENT IN A MINE.

    William Stephen Lastwood, a miner, was killed yesterday afternoon by falling down the shaft at the Crœsus No. 1 mine. He was being lowered when the rope snapped, and he fell 50ft. He ...

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  44. CHARGES FOR THE CARTAGE OF PRODUCE.

    A number of farmers in the Maitland district are considerably exercised in regard to the charges imposed for the cartage of hay and other produce from Redfern into Sydney. It is asserted that the ...

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  45. ENGLISH SPORTING.

    Messrs. Gibson Brothers' Australian racehorse Daimio has been scratched for the Grand Sefton Steeplechase at Liverpool, in which he had been handicapped ...

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  46. GENERAL ELECTIONS IN SWEDEN.

    The general elections to the Lower House in Sweden have resulted in the return of 128 freetraders and 102 protectionists. ...

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  47. NEW ZEALAND.

    H.M.S. Lizard and H.M.S. Wallaroo have arrived at Wellington. The former had a very rough passage. The day after leaving Sydney she met with a heavy southerly gale. The sea ...

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  48. THE REVENUE RETURNS.

    Further particulars regarding the revenue for the quarter show that the receipts from the Customs were £265,483. From lands, £34,529; mining, £94,604; postages, £22,029, telegrams, ...

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  49. A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COMPANY.

    The West Australian Loan and General Finance Corporation, Limited, has decided to increase its capital by the issue of shares to the extent of £200,000. The ...

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  50. ILLNESS OF MR. DU MAURIER.

    Mr. George Du Maurier, the eminent artist, and the author of "Trilby," is seriously ill, and his condition is regarded as critical. ...

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  51. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The latest stock passings are:—5200 wethers, Tyeannah to Breeza, Clift Brothers owners; 2000 fat wethers, Nee Nee, Queensland, to Sydney, J. C. Henderson owner; 3000 owes, Yarrawa Freezing ...

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  52. THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL STATION.

    During an interview Rear-Admiral Bridge stated that Sydney, by the unanimous consent of the colonies, formed the headquarters of the fleet, but the policy of visiting the remaining colonies ...

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  53. MR. TRENWITH IN LONDON.

    Mr. W. Tronwith, M.L.A., the Victorian labour loader, addressed a large meeting of workers at Battersea to-day, and was well received. ...

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  54. MORTGAGE COMPANY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Mortgage Company of South Australia, Limited, has declared a dividend at the rate of 3 per cent, per annum. ...

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  55. DEATHS FROM REVOLVER SHOTS. SUICIDE AT BONDI.

    Yesterday afternoon a man was found dead in the scrub at North Bondi. The discovery was made by two young men named Palmer and Knaggs. Senior-constable Bowler was quickly on the spot, and found ...

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  56. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the London wool sales this evening best qualities of wool were firm. Faulty descriptions were slow of sale. Oct. 3. ...

    Article : 137 words
  57. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 317 words
  58. ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S. MASSILIA AT ALBANY.

    The R.M.S. Massilia, Harvey, commander, arrived from Colombo at 11.30 last night. The following are the passengers in the saloon:— FOR ALBANY: Mr. Lovell, Mr. Flower, Mr. ...

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  59. FOUND DEAD AT MANLY.

    Yesterday afternoon a lad named William Finch, while gathering flowers at Manly came across the body of a man lying on Cabbage Tree Hill. The lad immediately informed the police, and ...

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  60. LATE SHIPPING.

    City of Grafton (s.), 825 tons, Captain D. Anthon, from Clarence River 3rd October. Passengers—Misses [?]rovos, Hynlend (2), Messrs. W. Bliss, J. Thompson, J. M'Phee, W. Penrose, W. Harris, U. Silverston, W. M. Goldrick, J. ...

    Article : 68 words
  61. Advertising

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    Advertising : 28 words
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    Advertising : 17 words
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