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  2. AMUSEMENTS. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    "An Arcadian Eve," an operetta by Mr. Alfred Plumpton, in which Mr.Joseph Tapley and Miss May Pollard appear as an author and his wife, and Mr.Wallace Brownlow and Miss Florence Young as ...

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  3. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) HOMESTEAD SELECTION.

    The first applications under the Land Act, 1895, were lodged at the local land office yesterday, when 2969 acres, the total leasehold area, were thrown open for homestead selections. Nearly all ...

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  4. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE.

    Exceptionally heavy weather was encountered by the barque Kassa on the trip from the Thames River, N.Z., to this port, as the result of which she only reached Port Phillip after a lapse of ...

    Article : 135 words
  5. SECOND EDITION.

    The outbreak of hostilities in Constantinople between the Armenian population and the Turks has not yet been ended. The Patriarch and several hundred ...

    Article : 88 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Advices have been received from East Africa stating that a force of British bluejackets which left Zanzibar on 12th August for Mombasa, in order to compel ...

    Article : 89 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    It is believed that the action of the Armenians in Constantinople on Wednesday formed part of an intended rising that had been planned six months before. ...

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  8. RAILWAY EXTENSION IN THE NORTHWEST.

    At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon, Mr.S.Keightley presiding, it was resolved to assist the Maitland Railway Extension League in endeavouring to obtain an extension of ...

    Article : 58 words
  9. ARRIVAL OF LORD BRASSEY'S STAFF.

    The members of Lord Brassey's staff arrived to-day by the Polynesion Arrangements are now in progress for giving his Excellency an impressive welcome. ...

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  10. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    During the week scores of interested playgoers have inspected the huge tank and substantial wooden bridge which Mr.Alfred Woods, the new manager of Her Majesty's Theatre, is having built in readmess ...

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  11. TURKEY AND ARMENIA.

    The riots which took place in Constantinople on the occasion of the Armenian outbreak yesterday wero renewed to-day. The populace, including a large number ...

    Article : 160 words
  12. REFORMS IN CHINA.

    It is reported that Li Hung Chang, the Chinese Viceroy, and the Dowager Empress have propared a far-reaching scheme for reform in the government of the ...

    Article : 62 words
  13. ACCIDENT TO AN ENGINEER ON THE PORT CHALMERS.

    The steamer Port Chalmers bound from Sydney to London with cattle, put in this morning to land an engineer whose hand had been so much injured by the machinery as to need immediate medical ...

    Article : 54 words
  14. THE LATE CAPTAIN FULLARTON.

    At a meeting of the Marine Board to-day a resolution was passed expressing deep regret at the death of its late president, Captain Fullarton, and placing on record the board's high ...

    Article : 47 words
  15. STATE OF THE COUNTRY IN THE WEST.

    The country throughout this district is now in a terrible state for want of grass. No rain has fallen here to do any good since last October.Up to the first of this month only 459 points of rain ...

    Article : 247 words
  16. APPLICATION IN INSOLVENCY.

    In the Insolvenoy Court to-day, before Judge Molesworth, Mr. Braham, on behalf of the Commercial Bank, a creditor in the estate of Palmer, Scott, and Co., moved the Court to make an order ...

    Article : 172 words
  17. THE GERMAN MISSIONS IN CHINA.

    The German claims for reparation in consequence of the attack on the German mission stationat Swatow, north of Canton, have been satisfied by the Chinese ...

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  18. THEATRE ROYAL.

    At the Theatre Royal to-night Mr. William Stokes will produce "Revels," a two-act comedy burlesque with which his company lately made a successful tour of New Zealand. As will be seen from the cast, ...

    Article : 150 words
  19. DISASTER AT SEA.

    The inquiry concerning the disaster which occurred on board the London and Edinburgh Shipping Company's steamer Iona, when on a voyage from Leith to ...

    Article : 64 words
  20. CRITERION THEATRE.

    At the Criterion Theatre the last two nights of the Dacres' season are announced. " A Scrap of Paper," which will thus be performed this evening and on Monday (Eight-hours Day) only, is one of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  21. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

    In reply to Mr.G.H.Reid's telegram with reference to the Antarctic expedition, Mr.Kingston has replied:—"We would be pleased to cooperate with you re Antarctic exploration, but ...

    Article : 70 words
  22. MAJOR-GENERAL HUTTON AT WILCANNIA.

    Major-General Hutton, accompanied by Major Lee, arrived from Cobar yesterday evening. They were met this side of Murtee station by the Mayor and a number of townsmen and escorted into ...

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  23. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA.

    At the half-yearly meeting of shareholders of the Bank of Australasia held to-day, Mr. E. M. Nelson, chairman of the board of directors, who presided, said ...

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  24. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    At the Tivoli Theatre this afternoon and evening the Bauvard family of gymnasts (seven in number) will join Mr.Rickards's company to introduce their trapeze act, and Master Albert Banvard will dive ...

    Article : 183 words
  25. DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLS.

    The Congregational Union of England and Wales has resolved to oppose any increases being made in the grants from public funds in aid of denominational ...

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  26. DUBBO ASSIZE COURT.

    The case of Frederick Whitely, charged with the murder of his wife at Geurie, was continued at the Assize Court throughout to-day. After a short deliberation the jury returned a verdict of ...

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  27. DUPLICATE TELEGRAPH LINE TO EUCLA

    The Minister of Education has telegraphed to the Western Australian Government stating that this colony is ready to proceed at once with the construction of a duplicate telegraph line in South ...

    Article : 205 words
  28. A LUCKY BOATMAN.

    A canal boatman named Turner, employed at Clayton-le-Moors, in Laneashire, has inherited £150,000 by the death of an uncle in Australia. ...

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  29. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    Messrs.Speed and Delohery's Company at the Empire will this afternoon and evening be reinforced by the Gray Sisters in their song and dance, " The One I Love Sincerely." Messrs.Franks and ...

    Article : 109 words
  30. EIGHT-HOURS DEMONSTRATION AT BROKEN HILL.

    Yesterday the weather was all that could be desired for the annual celebration of the eighthours' demonstration. As compared with former occasions, when many thousands marched in ...

    Article : 125 words
  31. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day prices were very firm. ...

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  32. GOVERNMENT STOCKS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    South Australian 3½ per cent. stocks are quoted at £108 10s, being an advance of 10s on the last quotation. ...

    Article : 28 words
  33. PROFESSOR KENNEDY'S SEASON.

    To-night and throughout the coming week Professor Kennedy will vary the mirth-provoking experiment on his mesmerised subjects by which he has drawn crowded ...

    Article : 134 words
  34. THE BUTTER MARKET.

    The price of butter shows an upward tendency. A few of the choicest Victorian samples brought 108s per cwt. ...

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  35. AUSTRALIAN REVENUE RETURNS.

    The Financial News says that the Australian revenue returns indicate a welcome turn for the better and greate rpurchasing power. ...

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  36. NEW ZEALAND MUTTON.

    The stock of New Zealand muttou is light, and there is a better demand. ...

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  37. PLOUGHING MATCHES.

    The annual ploughing matches and sports of the Morrilla, Mummell, and Parksbourne Farmers' Association were held to-day. There was a large attendance, including Mr.Rose, M.L.A. The ...

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  38. MISS MONTAGUE'S BENEFIT.

    In response to the invitation issued by Messrs. Kowalski and Huenerbein, a number of the pupils, friends, and admirers of Miss Annis Montague assembled at the Town Hall yesterday to promote the ...

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  39. GOLDFIELDS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Mr.Fitzgerald Moore, acting for a London syndicate, has despatched two well-equipped prospecting parties this week. Some of the finest specimens yet shown in Coolgardic were brought in last ...

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  40. NEW ZEALAND HEMP.

    Hemp is firm; New Zealand was bought in at £17. ...

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  41. NEW MINING COMPANIES.

    The Mount Torrens Gold-mining Company, which has been formed with a capital of £120,000, is issuing shares to the extent of £25,000. ...

    Article : 57 words
  42. QUEENSLAND HONEY.

    The Queensland honey by the steamer Duke of Argyll is unsaleable. ...

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  43. THE BARQUE YOLANDE IN A GALE.

    The barque Yolande, Captain Macdonald, employed in the Clarence and New England timber trade, arrived in the river after a passage of 31 days from Lyttelton. The barque experienced ...

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  44. QUEENSLAND.

    The Chief Secretary has advised the Premier of New South Wales that the Government cannot see its way to incur any expenditure in connection with the proposed Antarctic expedition in view ...

    Article : 143 words
  45. THE COMMERCIAL OUTLOOK.

    Speaking at the half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Bank of Australasia, Mr. E. M. Nelson, chairman of directors, said that there were signs all ...

    Article : 43 words
  46. SAILORS' CONCERT.

    There was a large attendance of sailors at Trafalgar House on Thursday evening. The programme was provided by Mrs. Smail, of Bessbrook, Cleveland-street. Rev. A. Miller gave a temperance ...

    Article : 75 words
  47. THE BULLI MINE.

    The Bulli Mine, which some time ago was purchased by Mr.George Adams, has been recently receiving an entire overhaul. At present 80 men are employed in connection with the ...

    Article : 154 words
  48. MANLY FLOWER SHOW.

    Great crowds yesterday visited the Manly floral fete, and a good business was done by the stallholders. In the evening musical selections were rendered by a number of Sydney artists, which lent ...

    Article : 108 words
  49. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

    The Bank of England returns show that the gold coin and bullion amounts to £40,280,000, as against £41,376,000 for the previous week. In the Banking ...

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  50. THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS ON TOUR.

    The Railway Commissioners arrived at this station to-day and inspected the railway premises. Their, attention was drawn by Alderman Goodridge to the approach of the road to the passenger ...

    Article : 206 words
  51. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following stock crossed the river to-day:— 1000 store bullocks from Currawilla, Queensland, for Wodonga, E.Marlin owner; 1000 store bullocks from Morney Plains, Queensland, for ...

    Article : 36 words
  52. AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

    Signor Hazon has spared no pains to ensure the success of the Amateur Orchestral Society's concert at the Town Hall on "Thursday, when the public taste will be stimulated with classical, romantic and ...

    Article : 158 words
  53. TO-DAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 230 words
  54. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day the following rates were realised:—Lansdowne, 8½d; Portland, 8?d. Business in the Bradford market is ...

    Article : 45 words
  55. THE RYLSTONE ELECTION.

    The Postmaster-General, Mr.Joseph Cook, spoke to-night to a good meeting in favour of the candidature of Mr.Fitzpatrick, who was also present. Mr.Cook advocated the abolition of ...

    Article : 132 words
  56. M. NAPOLEON-BOFFARD'S CONCERT.

    Mons. E. Napoleon-Boffard, the new French tenor, who has assisted at various charitable benefits since his arrival in Sydney, will give his first concert at the York-street Centenary Hall on Tuesday ...

    Article : 81 words
  57. THE CORBETT-FITZSIMMONS FIGHT.

    The Legislature of the State of Texas has prohibited the fight arranged to take place between Jim Corbett, the American pugilist, and Bob Fitzsimmons, the ...

    Article : 39 words
  58. THE HAMBOURG RECITALS.

    The stay in Australia of Herr Mark Hambourg having been extended for a further period of four weeks, by arrangement between Messrs. Stevens and Howells, of Adelaide, and Mr. Daniel Mayer, ...

    Article : 131 words
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