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  2. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

    The annual public meeting in behalf of special religious instruction in Public schools was held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall last evening. His Excellency Lord Hampden presided, and among those present were— ...

    Article : 2,573 words
  3. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE BANKRUPTCY OF MESSRS. DAVIDSON AND JOHNSON.

    A meeting and examination in connection with the bankrupt estate of Messrs. Davidson and Johnson took place to-day. Mr. Palmer, official assignee, was present. It was decided to allow both Davidson ...

    Article : 165 words
  4. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE COOLGARDIE RAILWAY.

    In connection with the opening of the railway the Mayor and the contractors are arranging to give a banquet on the 23rd March to 600 visitors, and a special building is to be erected to accommodate ...

    Article : 77 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    NumberS of Englishmen and foreigners are offering their services to the Spanish Government in the event of war being declared between Spain and the United ...

    Article : 142 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    News has reached Rome from Abyssinis to the effect that 189 officers who were present at the recent defeat of the Italian forces have escaped from Adowa. ...

    Article : 192 words
  7. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK.

    In the Insolvency Court to-day Judge Molesworth, sitting as a special commissioner, commenced an examination by the direction of a Judge of the Supreme Court into the affairs of ...

    Article : 125 words
  8. STRANGE MISTAKES.

    A scene of great excitement has occurred at Fremantle. The police, hearing that an escaped prisoner named Evans hnd been seen at South Fremantle, went thither, and two men, each supposed ...

    Article : 73 words
  9. THE CRISIS IN THE COAL TRADE.

    All of the colliery proprietors have not yet received notice from the various lodge secretaries of a demand for the bowing rates of 1888, and no concerted action has been decided upon. ...

    Article : 1,498 words
  10. THE PRIMATE AT LIVERPOOL.

    The Primate visited Liverpool on Saturday. He was welcomed and entertained at St. Luke's vicarage by the lucumbent, tho Rev. J. Shearman, and the Misses Shearman, who had organised a garden party ...

    Article : 109 words
  11. A LABOUR DIFFICULTY SETTLED.

    The trouble which was brewing lately at the Ballarat Woollen Mills over the desire of the directors to reduce the wages has been amicably settled by the men agreeing to accept a reduction ...

    Article : 59 words
  12. PROBABLE RESIGNATION OF THE PREMIER.

    Tho Morning Herald announces the probable resignation of Sir John Forrest. The announcement is authorised by the Premier. It is known that the Premier visited the Governor at Rottnest ...

    Article : 276 words
  13. A SERIOUS FIRE.

    A serious fire occurred last night at Traralgon. The fire broke out in a butcher's shop, and the flames were not extinguished until seven shops and a dwelling had been burnt down. The loss is ...

    Article : 268 words
  14. A SUSPICIOUS DEATH.

    The Coroner's jury has found that Thomas Miller died from the effects of strychnine, and indicated that there was a strong suspicion against a female relative. The Coroner pointed out that he could not ...

    Article : 68 words
  15. THE HENLEY REGATTA.

    A crew from Yale University, Newhaven, United States, will take part in the next Henley Regatta. ...

    Article : 27 words
  16. NEWCASTLE QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Quarter Sessions for March commenced this morning before Judge Backhouse Mr. DeputySheriff W. H. Shaw, J.P., occupied a seat on the bench. The following cases were disposed of:— ...

    Article : 1,564 words
  17. CITY COUNCIL.

    The quarterly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall yesterday. The Mayor (Alderman I. E. Ives) presided. There were also present:—Aldermen Jeanneret, Hart, S. E. Lees, ...

    Article : 1,402 words
  18. THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

    It is feared that owing to her shattered condition Italy will be compelled to retire from the Triple Alliance. ...

    Article : 31 words
  19. NEW MINING COMPANIES.

    The Gold Reefs Mining Company of Western Australia, which has boen formed with a capital of £50,000, is issuing shares to the extent of £20,000. ...

    Article : 111 words
  20. ENGLAND AND EGYPT.

    The Cairo correspondent of the Times has telegraphed to that journal stating that the discussion of the question of the evacuation of Egypt by England has ...

    Article : 55 words
  21. QUEENSLAND.

    There is very little excitement politically. The Opposition candidate for Musgrove has retired in favour of Mr. Wallace. The following nominations were made to-day:—For Murrilla: H. ...

    Article : 217 words
  22. THE WEATHER. ANOTHER SPELL OF HIGR TEMPERATURES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 482 words
  23. ENGLAND AND VENEZUELA.

    Mr. Smalley, the New York correspondent of the Times, contends that the strength of the British case in regard to the Venezuelan boundary dispute is an ...

    Article : 47 words
  24. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) CARRIAGE OF CARBONATE LEAD CONCENTRATES.

    The Railway Commissioner has made a bylaw regulating the carriage of carbonate lead concentrates from Broken Hill. Mr. Pendleton states that the bylaw has been made to specially deal ...

    Article : 201 words
  25. RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN ENGLAND.

    An accident, involving loss of life, has occurred at Peterborough. Portion of an express train running between London and Leeds became derailed at that place. ...

    Article : 46 words
  26. THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE TEAM.

    Rumours were abroad yesterday to the effect that certain important changes had been made, or were about to be made, in the Australian Eleven, and the news created much excitement when it reached the ...

    Article : 616 words
  27. THE TRANSVAAL.

    Mr. Rutherford, the agent of the Chartered Company at Capetown, has arrived in London. He states that the attempt to deprive the Uttlandors of their ...

    Article : 62 words
  28. THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE.

    The engineers and boilermakers' strike at Messrs. Martin and Co.'s, Gawler, has terminated for the present. An interview with the Hon.James Martin yesterday resulted in the firm's assuring ...

    Article : 269 words
  29. THE MEKONG TERRITORY.

    The Indian Government has deposed the chief of the Kiang khong district of the Mekong territory, for having refused to recognise the British authority. ...

    Article : 205 words
  30. HEAVY HAILSTORM.

    At Barber's Creek a terrible hailstorm occurred at 3.15 p.m. to-day. Pieces of ice as big as eggs, many weighing 2oz., fell, breaking windows, knocking palings off, destroying tomatoes and pumpkin ...

    Article : 550 words
  31. GOLDFIELDS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Good gold has been struck in No. 4 shaft of Kingsley's Hall mine, Smithfield, near Broad Arrow, at a depth of 40ft. The lod[?] was met with in sinking the shaft, and is the richest ...

    Article : 384 words
  32. SLAVERY IN MADAGASCAR.

    The Colonial Committee of the French Chamber of Deputies favours the abolition of slavery in Madagascar. ...

    Article : 26 words
  33. DELAGOA BAY.

    The Portuguese Government has decided to increase the garrison at Delagoa Bay. ...

    Article : 23 words
  34. MR. BRUNKER AT WEST MAITLAND.

    A numerous deputation waited upon the Hon. J. N. Brunker at West Maitland, on Friday, to advocate the construction of the Narrabri to Walgett railway oxtension. Among those present were ...

    Article : 247 words
  35. PRESENTATION TO MR. T. M'KIBBIN.

    Last evening tho Glebo Town Hall was crowded with an enthusiastic audience of cricketers and supporters of the game on the occasion of a presentation from the residents of the district and a send-off from ...

    Article : 294 words
  36. THE COLONIAL MEAT TRADE.

    The Times has published an article upon the colonial meat trade. It expresses the opinion that it will be better to improve the trade in frozen meat than to persevere ...

    Article : 46 words
  37. AMUSEMENTS.

    As notified in another column the ladies' committee of the Philharmonic Society meets at Mr. Fell's chambers, Equitable-buildings, this afternoon. Mr. J. J. Cramp, the hon. secretary of the ...

    Article : 75 words
  38. SILVER.

    Bar silver is quoted at 2s 7?d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 13 words
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