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  2. THE NEW MINISTERS.

    Mr. G. H. Reid, the new Premier, who has just succeeded in forming a Ministry, is probably one of the best known members on the freetrade side of the House, though in point of Parliamentary ...

    Article : 936 words
  3. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) RETURN OF THE HORN SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION.

    Telegrams received in Adelaide report the arrival of the Horn Scientific Expedition at Charlotto Waters. They expect to teach Oodnadatta on Tuesday, whence they will travel to the city by ...

    Article : 47 words
  4. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) KIAMA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    At a meeting of the Kiama Municipal Council to-day a lettor was received from the Municipal Association of New South Wales stating that, if the council loses the case against the Hon. Saml. Charles re the ...

    Article : 314 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS. METROPOLITAN LIEDERTAFEL.

    The Metropolitan Liedertafel considerably strengthened their position in this city by the concert given at the Town Hall last night. The programme was no evident bid for populanty. and ...

    Article : 625 words
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  7. THE BOUNDARY DISPUTE.

    In the Government Gazette this week his Excellency the Governor declares that the proclamation issued in December, 1847, at the instance of his Excellency Mr. F. H. Robinson, then ...

    Article : 220 words
  8. MR. SYDNEY SMITH SECRETARY FOR MINES.

    One of the quietest and most unassuming of public men, Mr. Sydney Smith has made his mark in political circles by work rather than by words. He is never a brilliant dobater, even the heated ...

    Article : 322 words
  9. MR. BARTON AND THE RE-ELECTION OF MINISTERS.

    Sir,—With reference to statements which appear in your issue of to-day, allow me to say that I have not the slightest intention of opposing any of the now Ministers, whoever they may he, in the ...

    Article : 70 words
  10. WRECK OF TEE BARQUE EPHIALTES.

    The Norwegian barque Ephialtes, from Sydney to Fiji, has been wrecked on a reef. The crew was saved. The Norwegian barque Ephialtes left Sydney on ...

    Article : 94 words
  11. DEPUTY SHIPPING MASTER AT NEWCASTLE.

    The Government have decided to abolish the office of deputy shipping master at Newcstle, and Mr. J. J. Mason, who has been occupying that position for the last four years, will consequently retire upon a ...

    Article : 103 words
  12. MR. J. H. YOUNG, SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC WORKS.

    It is in his capacity as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly that Mr. Young has been brought most prominently before the country, and his services in this respect have caused many to overlook the fact ...

    Article : 368 words
  13. THE VISIT OF THE REV. DR. TALMAGE. "EVOLUTION."—THE FLNAL LECTURE.

    Last night, in the Centenary Hall, in the presence of a great and enthusisstic audience Dr. Talmage delivered a lecture—the last but one, so far as is at present known, which he is likely to deliver in ...

    Article : 853 words
  14. THE MAIL STEAMERS.

    The R.M.S. Britannia arrived at Colombo on Thursday evening, 31st ultimo. The R.M.S. Parramatta arrived at Suez on Wednesday morning, 1st instant. ...

    Article : 111 words
  15. THE CAPTAIN AND CREW OF THE FLASHLIGHT.

    The Chilian Consul at Sydney has made application to the Principal Under-Secretary of Finance and Trade, asking that the captain, his wife, family, and crew of the Brazilian schooner Flashlight be ...

    Article : 145 words
  16. AN EX-P. AND O. LINER.

    The Japanese steamer Toyei Maru, late the P. and O. Company's Teheran, ran a trial trip at Negaski, after having undergone a complete overhaul, and the other day proceeded to Kuchinatzu to load coal for Singapore. The ...

    Article : 58 words
  17. MR. G. B. SIMPSON, ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

    The now Attorney-General, Mr. G. B. Simpson, is probably better known as a barrister than as a politician, though he has distinguished himself equally in each profession. He was admitted to the New ...

    Article : 207 words
  18. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) VICTORIA.

    In the Assembly, Mr Shiels asked the Premier for information as to the revenue expected from each item of the new duties. The Premier expressed surprise that Mr. Shiels should trouble about such ...

    Article : 373 words
  19. HOWARD SMITH LINE.

    The Peregrine sails hence to-morrow for Brisbane, Bockhampton Mackay and Townsville. The Konopowarra sails hence to-morrow for Melbourne and returns these on Wednesday next. The Leura leaves Townsville to-morrow ...

    Article : 95 words
  20. ORGAN RECITAL AND CONCERT.

    To celebrate the reopening of the organ, an entertainment, comprising an organ recital and concert, was given in the Wesleyan Church, Bourke-street, last evening. The organ has lately been removed ...

    Article : 275 words
  21. THL A.U.S.N. COMPANY'S LINE.

    The steamer Glanworth, for Brisbane and ports to Rock, hampton, sails hence this day. The steamer Fitzroy, for Melbourne and Adelaide, will sail to-morrow, connecting on Melbourne with the steamer Bulimba, for Western ...

    Article : 160 words
  22. THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF NEWCASTLE.

    The finance committee of the Newcastle Borough Council has sent in a report on the electric lighting system, recommending that the council borrow the aura of £10,000 to pay off the amount due on ...

    Article : 1,026 words
  23. MR. J. N. BRUNKER COLONIAL SECRETARY.

    Undoubtedly, in persuading Mr. Brunker to join his Cabinet, Mr. Reid has Rained a strong adherent, for there is no man in Parliament more generally respected by both sides. Protectionists and ...

    Article : 434 words
  24. MR. J. H. CARRUTHERS, SECRETARY TOR LANDS.

    During his political career Mr. Carruthers, though a spirited if not brillant debater in Parliament, has chiefly won fame as a strong advocate of technical education. He did much, indeed, whilst Minister ...

    Article : 382 words
  25. A LATE SHIPMASTER.

    In a paragraph the other day it was mentioned that Captain Charlton, who a year two ago was a prominent figure in the Orient Company's mail service had died at Shanghai. A Melbourne correspondent writes:—"Further ...

    Article : 226 words
  26. CHANGES AT THE THEATRES.

    Last nights are announced at all the theatres this evening. Mr. George Rignold will play "Uncle Tom's Cabin " for the last time in view of the production to-morrow of " A Lion's Heart." Mr. ...

    Article : 131 words
  27. PURCHASE OF STEAMERS IN JAPAN.

    Perhaps there was an eye to business during the Corean troubles in the following operations. in foreign steamers:—"Of the five foreign steamers lately purchased by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the documents for the ...

    Article : 122 words
  28. MISS SPONG'S FAREWELL.

    In another column attention is drawn to the meeting of ladies and gentlemen to be held this afternoon at the Australia in furtherance of the proposed farewell benefit to Miss Hilda Spong. ...

    Article : 40 words
  29. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Council the Chief Secretary moved the secoud reading of the Public Salaries Bill. He stated that the Commissioner of Insolvency had volunteered to accept a reduction. The ...

    Article : 115 words
  30. REPORTED LOSS OF A COLONIAL BARQUE.

    A rumour was in circulation in shipping circles on the 20th June at Singapore, that the selling ship William Leaceur was lost with all hands off Cape St. James in its recent typhoon in that quarter. The vessel, which ...

    Article : 133 words
  31. AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

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  32. CONCERNING SYDNEY.

    Speaking to a Herald reporter last night, Dr. Talmage said:— Concerning Sydney? Well the first thing that impressed me was the all-prevalent kindness of the ...

    Article : 283 words
  33. THE BARQUE ÆOLUS.

    This fine iron barque, from Santos, via Adelaide, weat over to the quantine station yesterday morning, when she received pratique, and came up the harbour. Mr. W. Scott Fell, who is representing the owners of the vessel at ...

    Article : 154 words
  34. MR. A. J. GOULD, MINISTER FOR JUSTICE.

    From his legal experience, shown by me successful practice as a solicitor, Mr. Gould is wel qualified to serve as a law officer of the State, and naturally, when Sir Henry Parkes was frming his ...

    Article : 360 words
  35. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, several bills were introduced and read the first time having for their object the consolidation and amendment of the laws relating to friendly ...

    Article : 187 words
  36. MR. W. H. SUTTOR, VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

    Something of a litterateur as well as a politician. Mr. Suttor has a polished, courteous manner which renders him peculiarly well fitted to represent the Government in the slow, easy-going Upper Chamber. ...

    Article : 285 words
  37. THE GLOOSCAP.

    This handsome; American-built ship of 1700 tons, built in 1891 at Parrsboro Nova Scotia, owned by Mr. G. D, Spicer and in command of Captain J. D. Spicer, arrived last night from New York, after a capital ...

    Article : 168 words
  38. LATEST CHARTERS.

    Mr John Williams yesterday fixed up the barque Loongana, of this port, for what may be termed a fairly round voyage. The Loongana has been employed recently in the Gilbert Islands and ...

    Article : 161 words
  39. TASMANIA.

    The Legislative Council gave way on the Income Tax Amondment Bill, the bill being assented to practically as passed by the Assembly Mr. Fysh in moving the Appropriation Bill, estimated ...

    Article : 53 words
  40. TRADES MOVEMENTS. IRONWORKERS ASSISTANTS.

    The fortnightly meeting of the Iron workers Assistante was held in the Trades Hall, Dixon-street, last evening. Mr. H. Turner, the president, occupied the chair. Reports from delegites in the ...

    Article : 86 words
  41. MR. J. COOK, POSTMASTER-GENERAL.

    A comparativey new political hand, Mr. Cook's inclusiou in the Cabinet is accounted for by reason of his influence with the labour end of the House. He is, in fact, the first member of a New ...

    Article : 292 words
  42. LECTURES.

    Last evening Mr. A Blashki delivered a lectures before the Hebrew Literary and Debating Society at the Synagogue-chambers, the Rev. J. H. Landan presiding. There was a good attendance. The ...

    Article : 224 words
  43. NEW ZEALAND.

    In the Assembly to-day the Premier made a most passionate reply to the criticisms of Sir Robert Stout upon the Government financial proposals. He denied the charges as to borrowing, ...

    Article : 85 words
  44. AMALGAMATED RAILWAY AND TRAMWAY ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the New South Wales Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Association took place last evening the Redfern Town Hall Mr Coutic occupied the chair. It was decided to ...

    Article : 244 words
  45. MR. J. GARRARD, MINISTER FOR PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

    Owing to his long services in the freetrade cause and his marked ability, both in Legislative and administrative work, Mr. Garrard has always been looked upon as a likely Minister, and his inclusion in ...

    Article : 475 words
  46. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The stock crossings reported to-day were:—2000 wethers, W. Grierson owner, from Moolbong station, Lachlan River, to Melbourne yards for sale, por rail from Deniliquin: 2418 wethers, same owner, ...

    Article : 167 words
  47. THE WEATHER.

    The weather is cloudy and showery. The Belabula River is falling slowly. Rain is threatening. THE DENILIQUIN, THURSDAY. ...

    Article : 93 words
  48. MORE OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

    The Brisbane Courier writes—"Sir George Diubs has held the political fort for rather more than three years. They have been years of general disaster and trouble in Australia. During that period Victoria ...

    Article : 2,516 words
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