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  2. THE LATE SIR ROBERT DUFF.

    Lady Duff continues to show a gradual improvement in health, and is beginning to propare for her return to England. Nothing definite has yet been fixed with regard to the journey. Captain Feilding ...

    Article : 715 words
  3. FAREWELL BANQUET TO LORD HOPETOUN.

    His Excellency the Earl of Hopetoun was entertained at a farawell banquet at the Town Hall last night by the citizens of Melbourne. The demonstration was a brilliant and successful one. ...

    Article : 506 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Mr. Moreton Frewen delivered an address on "Bimotallism" at the Freemasons' Hall, last night, before a large attendance, under the presidency of the Mayor, Alderman Lambert. In the ...

    Article : 715 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Senor Canovas del Castille, the leader of the Conservative paity in Spain, has formed a new Cabinet in succession to that of Senor Sagasta, who recently ...

    Article : 142 words
  6. VICTORIA.

    A scheme for providing work for the unemployed has been submitted to the Minister for Railways by the Railway Commisioners, and in all probability will be carried into effect. ...

    Article : 203 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES.

    In the German Reichstag the President proposed a motion congratulating Prince Bismarck upon the 80th anniversary of his birthday, which he will celebrate on ...

    Article : 159 words
  8. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Rumours have reached Lahore, in the Punjaub, India, that Shere Afzul, with the help of Umra Khan, has captured Cintral. It was also reported ...

    Article : 381 words
  9. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    A GRAVE disaster has befallen a British force on the Indian frontier. Lieutenant Ross and a detachment of 60 Sikhs, who were advancing to reinforce the British, who were advancing to ...

    Article : 7,258 words
  10. THE WAR IN THE EAST.

    The Japanese attempted to effect a landing at the Pescadore Islands, off the west coast of Formosa; but were repulsed with slight loss. ...

    Article : 68 words
  11. SALE OF MILITARY UNIFORMS.

    The secretary of State for the colonies has called the attention of the Government to the recent sale of English military uniforms in one of the Crown colonies. These uniforms ...

    Article : 133 words
  12. THE FRENCH IN ANAM.

    The French have established a post on the right bank of the Mekong River, in Anam, thereby securing control of the proposed neutral zone between Anam and ...

    Article : 41 words
  13. THE BRITISH NAVY.

    In the House of Lords last night Lord Brassey submitted a scheme for increasing the naval reserve seamen to 50,000 men. Earl Spencer, First Lord of the ...

    Article : 73 words
  14. DREADFUL SHOOTING FATALITY.

    A telegram from Traralgon states that a very tragic occurrence took place last evening at Gidney's farm, Scarne, about three miles from that place, and midway between ...

    Article : 211 words
  15. THE FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR.

    The French at Tamatave, Madagascar, have sentenced Mr. Walter, a former American consul, to 20 years' imprisonment, for inciting the Hovas against ...

    Article : 39 words
  16. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    The Daily News implies that the Government will nominate the Right Hon. L. H. Courtney, member for the Bodmin division of Cornwall, for the ...

    Article : 50 words
  17. THE NEWCASTLE COAL TRADE.

    The mining situation still causes anxiety. The prevalent opinion is that a general strike is determined upon, and that although it may take some time to bring this about, yet it must come. It is ...

    Article : 255 words
  18. DEATH OF MR. H. H. HAYTER, C.M.G.

    Mr. Henry Heylyn Hayter, C.M.G., for many years Government Statist of Victoria died yesterday morning. His illness was a prologned and painful one, and being of a cancerous nature it ...

    Article : 165 words
  19. AFGHANISTAN.

    It is announced that Habibulla Khan, the eldest son of the Ameer of Afghanistan, will visit England in April. ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. THE STRIKE AT HUDSON BROS.' WORKS.

    No fresh hands wont on at the usual hour for starting on Saturday. Between 200 and 300 men were outside the works, and the best order prevailed. During Friday a mass meeting of the employees ...

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  21. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS.

    In the House of Commons last night a resolution moved by Mr. Allen in favour of paymont of members was carried by a majority of l8. ...

    Article : 52 words
  22. COLLAPSE OF A TUNNEL.

    The railway tunnel at Guildford, in Surrey, suddenly collapsed yesterday, and an empty train was buried in the debris. Several horses which were in a stable on ...

    Article : 47 words
  23. REPORTED RICH GOLD DISCOVERY IN GIPPSLAND.

    A telegram from Bairnsdale states that it is reported from what seems to be a reliable source, that a wonderfully rich discovery has been made at Bend[?], by Robert Hutchinson, an old resident ...

    Article : 317 words
  24. AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS BILL.

    In the House of Lords last night the Australian Customs Bill passed its third reading. ...

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  25. MR. W. J. LYNE AT GUNDAGAI.

    At a smoke social in connection with the show of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society, Messrs. W. J. Lyne, J. Kidd, J. F. Barnes, and R. Jones were present. Mr. Lyne, in the course of his ...

    Article : 618 words
  26. UMRA KHAN OF JANDOL.

    The Times of 5th February gives the following account of the career of Umta Khan, who, with Shere Afzul, has captured Chitral, an important native State on the north-western froutier of ...

    Article : 777 words
  27. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Vice-Admiral Lord Clarence Faget, aged 84. Vice-Admiral Lord Clarence Edward Paget, K.C.B., was a non of the firat Marquis of Anglesey. ...

    Article : 62 words
  28. THE BRITISH SPIRIT DUTIES.

    A section of the anti-Parnellites in the House of Commons threatens to take up a hostile attitude towards the Government unless Sir William Harcourt, Chancellor ...

    Article : 48 words
  29. THE WYALONG GOLDFIELD.

    On Taylor's line of reef the Victory party have come on an improved quality of stone, the iron-stone coming in stronger and carrying fine gold. The winze at the 100ft. level is now down 20ft. ...

    Article : 272 words
  30. CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK.

    The Scottish newspapers generally are in favour of the proposal of the directors of the City of Melbourne Bank for a reduction in the rate of interest paid to ...

    Article : 45 words
  31. LORD KINTORE.

    It is rumoured that the Earl of Kintore, late Governor of South Australia, will be appointed Governor of Jamaica in succession to Sir H. A. Blake. ...

    Article : 31 words
  32. QUEENSLAND.

    Mr. P. W. Naylor, a well known and prominent solicitor, committed suicide on Saturday by shooting himself with a revolver. Lately he had been drinking heavily, and on Saturday afternoon ...

    Article : 287 words
  33. CEREAL IMPORTS IN GERMANY.

    The German State Council has condemned a proposal submitted by Count Karitz in favour of a State monopoly in respect of cereals imported into Germany. ...

    Article : 40 words
  34. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The R.M.S. Australia, from London, airived at half-past 1 to day, being five days ahead of contract time. Lieutenant-Colonel Mackenzie and Ciptains Dangar and Legge, of the New South ...

    Article : 203 words
  35. THE WHEAT MARKET.

    The milder weather now prevailing, the increased supplies, and the improved crop prospects in France are weakening the wheat market. ...

    Article : 44 words
  36. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 395 words
  37. SAD DROWNING CASE.

    A sad case of drowning is reportod from Yamba. Samuel Annear and John Kennedy agreed to have a swimming match at the inner side of the stone training wall, but Appear, in spite of warnings. ...

    Article : 141 words
  38. BRITISH BROKEN HILL S. M. COMPANY.

    Mr. Justice Romer has sanctioned the proposed reduction in the capital of the British Broken Hill Silver-mining Company. ...

    Article : 30 words
  39. NEW GOLD-MINING COMPANIES.

    The Kintore Gold-mining Company, Western Australia, with a capital of £50,000, and the North White Feather Gold-mining Company, with a capital of ...

    Article : 49 words
  40. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following stock movements are reported:— 500 bullocks, from Mexico station, Queensland, to Gulargambone station, Skuthorpe Brothers oweners, 600 ewes, from Youie to selection, ...

    Article : 113 words
  41. TASMANIA.

    The recent goldfind at Black Bluff is attracting much attention in Launceston Specimens from the Howard claim are very rich. The reef has increased in width, and the footwall was met with ...

    Article : 82 words
  42. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. E. G. Staveley has been appointed manager at Christchurch of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The Government is willing to co-operate with ...

    Article : 96 words
  43. TO-DAY.

    Woms[?]hood Suffra[?]e League: Lecture by Colonel [?]ell, Town Hall, Petersham, 8 p.m. Sydney Ladies' Sanitary Association: Lecture to Women by Mrs. W. M. Thomas, Town Hall, [?] p.m. ...

    Article : 111 words
  44. CHILDREN'S BAZAAR AT WAVERLEY.

    The Misses Queenie Sadler, Myra Stone, Elsie Barnes and Alice Barnes four little girls residing at Waverley, in their desire to assist in the work of the Dorcas and Benevolent Society in connection with ...

    Article : 139 words
  45. WEST AUSTRALIAN EXPLORATION COMPANY.

    The West Australian Exploration Company, Limited, has declared an interim dividend at the rate of 20 per cent, per annum. ...

    Article : 30 words
  46. MR. GLADSTONE.

    Mr. Gladstone has returned to London from his visit to the Continent. ...

    Article : 20 words
  47. Advertising

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