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  2. THE EASTER ENCAMPMENT.

    Saturday was a busy day with the troops under canvas. There was to have been church parade yesterday, special services having been arranged to be held in the various churches; but, early in the ...

    Article : 720 words
  3. DREADFUL CATASTROPHE AT PARKES.

    A terrible catastrophe occurred early this morning. At a quarter-past 3 o'clock the firebell rang out an alarm, but the fire was found to be at Billabong Cr[?]k, over a mile from town. A few ...

    Article : 423 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A well-attended meeting of conditional purchasers held yesterday at Gerogery adopted a memorial to Parliament to support Mr. Ros[?]'[?] bill for the remission of interest on selections. A ...

    Article : 76 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Japanese have modified their original demands as to the conditions upon which peace is to be concluded with China. ...

    Article : 138 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The British relief expedition to Chitral is advancing without opposition. The tribesm[?]n are dispersing. The Mohmands have refused to join ...

    Article : 175 words
  7. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    The Japanese have modified their demands as to the conditions upon which peace is to be concluded with China. The Japanese Legation at Washington, U.S., ...

    Article : 7,706 words
  8. THE VICE-REGAL REVIEW.

    His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Frederick Darley, has expressed his intention of reviewing the forces to-day at the Centennial Park. The troops will be formed up at 10.30 a.m. ready to ...

    Article : 297 words
  9. THE TERRAGONG COMMON.

    Correspondence which was laid before the Jamberoo Municipal Council at its meeting to-day shows that the Department of Mines considers the draining of the Terragong ...

    Article : 155 words
  10. THE WYALONG HOSPITAL.

    The Wyalong District Hospital was opened by a public demonstration and a fair, followed by a ball. Duggan and South's Dramatic Company, who have been playing to crowded houses, gave a ...

    Article : 49 words
  11. THE PUBLIC AND THE CAMPS.

    The public are taking a large amount of interest in the camps. In Victoria Barracks the troops are to a certain extent guarded, but nevertheless a good many visitors are received. At the Rifle Range and ...

    Article : 154 words
  12. PLOT IN WARSAW.

    An extensive plot has been discovered in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, having for its object the murder of the GovernorGeneral, Count Schouv[?]loff, who has lately ...

    Article : 56 words
  13. THE EXCISE DUTY ON TOBACCO LEAF.

    Local tobacco growers complain greatly about the effect of the excise duty. The crop is now passing into the hands of buyers at an average price not exceeding 3d per lb., whilst the leaf on ...

    Article : 54 words
  14. DISASTROUS FIRE AT MUDGEE.

    The largest fire [?]v[?]r seen in Mudgee occurred last night, when Messrs. Tait and M'Diarmid's large warehouse was completely destroyed. The premises formed one of the oldest landmarks in ...

    Article : 372 words
  15. THE ARMENIAN ATROCITIES.

    Mr. Gladstone has written to the AngloArmenian Association stating that England must take action in connection with the proposed reforms in Armenia. The ...

    Article : 156 words
  16. DUBBO ASSIZES.

    At the Assize Court on Thursday Henry May was charged with maliciously and wilfully setting fire to a shop at Warren on 8th February, with intent to defraud the United Insurance Company; ...

    Article : 888 words
  17. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

    Thera was a large attendance at the Royal Agricultural Society a grounds on Saturday, on the occasion of the fourth day of the annual show, the takings at the gates being £363, against £116 f[?] ...

    Article : 1,240 words
  18. BRITISH COLUMBIA.

    The Government of British Columbia, North America, is seeking to be exempted from the operation of the Anglo-Japanese treaty, in consequence of the fears which ...

    Article : 48 words
  19. QUEENSLAND.

    There are close on 1000 officers and men in camp at Lytton yesterday. A night attack on the camp took place last night, and was carried out very satisfactorily. ...

    Article : 57 words
  20. VICTORIA.

    The work of repairing the breach in the bed of the River Yarra above the sewerage tunnel at Spottiswoode was proceeded with yesterday and to-day. Two divers, assisted by a gang of ...

    Article : 349 words
  21. THE MOUNTED DIVISION.

    Seldom has it fallen to the lot of the military forces of this colony to be subjected to the training and experience that have overtaken the mounted section of the defence force since their ...

    Article : 1,154 words
  22. PUBLIC COMPANIES.

    The annual roport of the directors of the British and Australasian Trust and Loan Company shows a net profit of £18,000. A dividend is declared at the ...

    Article : 144 words
  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    It is reported that the net surplus for the financial year will exceed £150,000. ...

    Article : 24 words
  24. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 254 words
  25. THE NEWCASTLE COAL TRADE.

    The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman W. B. Sharp) had suggested to the miners' delegate board the propriety of endeavouring to bring about a conference between the colliery ...

    Article : 233 words
  26. ADELAIDE BUTTER.

    The butter which was sent from Adelaide as a present to Mr. Gladstone has reached Hawarden in good condition. ...

    Article : 33 words
  27. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOLD FIELDS.

    A rumour has been in circulation that the Londonderry had struck rich gold again, but a visit to the mine disclosed that the only ground for the report was the discovery of a few rich stones in the ...

    Article : 210 words
  28. THE NORTH CR[?]SUS GOLD MINE.

    The directors of the North Cr[?]sus Goldmining Company, Western Australia, have announced that they are prepared to return the shareholders their money if the ...

    Article : 45 words
  29. THE SHIPPING.

    The shipping has suffered a good deal from delay caused by the gale, though no serious accidents have occurred. Steamers from Brisbane and the Northern rivers, met with a fearful sea on ...

    Article : 523 words
  30. NEW MINING COMPANY.

    The Charters Towers Consolidated Gold-mining Company, with a capital of £150,000, has been registered. ...

    Article : 19 words
  31. THE WYALONG GOLDFIELD.

    At a depth of 160ft. the Cox Huntingdon Mill Company, who were sinking a water shaft to supply the mill, have struck a good body of water, the inflow being too great to cope with for further ...

    Article : 223 words
  32. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    On the arrival of the steamer Investigator yesterday the master reported that the barque Castle Holm[?] was aground in Sturt Bay, about 21 miles west of Troubridg[?] Shoal, but was so ...

    Article : 248 words
  33. TO-DAY.

    Royal Agricultural Society's Exhibition: Gates open at 10 a.m. Australian Jockey Club Autumn Meeting: First Race at 12.[?] p.m. ...

    Article : 351 words
  34. LECTURE ON WESTMINSTER ABBEY.

    In the Theatre Royal last evening Mr. Arthur Field-Wolrige's lecture on "Westminster Abbey and the Cemetery of the Tower of London" was listened to by a large audience. The beautiful ...

    Article : 56 words
  35. THE DESIGNS FOR THE LANDS OFFICE.

    Sir,—Re the Civil Service Commission's report, Government Architect's evidence. As Colonial Architect, with my own hands I made the design for the Lands Department building in March, 1875, ...

    Article : 124 words
  36. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock Passings: 130 mixed fat cattle to Sydney, via Mudgee, Hickey Brothers owners; 1350 [?] from Urawilkie to Faivier's selection, Marthaguy, W. D. Smith owner; 11,000 wethers ...

    Article : 110 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 93 words
  38. THE SUBMARINE MINERS.

    The Submarine Miners, No. 3 Company, of the Corps of Engineers, who have 12 days continuous training each year, in addition to the ordinary drills and parades, are encamped at Chowder Bay, where ...

    Article : 145 words
  39. Advertising

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    Advertising : 33 words
  40. Advertising

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