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  2. THE LAND BILL. THE PREMIER DOES NOT ANTICIPATE A POSTPONEMENT OF THE DEBATE.

    The principal Government business in the Assembly for the present week will, of course, be the debate on the second reading of the Land Bill. The discussion on this measure is expected to be ...

    Article : 3,035 words
  3. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 724 words
  4. SHIPPING CASUALTIES. H.M.S. RINGAROOMA TOWED OFF THE REEF.

    There was great rejoicing here to-day when the cruiser Duchaffault came into harbour with the news that she had towed the British warship Ringarooma safely off the reef at the Maskelyue Islands. The ...

    Article : 460 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    An inspired article appears in a Hamburg newspaper with reference to the attitude of Germany towards Samoa. It declares that Germany intends to ...

    Article : 120 words
  6. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

    The general elections will be held on Thursday. There are 175 candidates in the field for 68 seats in connection with which contests will be held. The candidates are classified thus:—Tariff ...

    Article : 133 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    Advices from Shanghai state that three columns of Japanese troops who are converging from different points upon the Chinese headquarters at Ping-Yang, ...

    Article : 75 words
  8. THE EARL DUNRAVEN INQUIRY.

    The inquiry into the accident to the Earl of Dunraven is to be held on Monday next. She is now loading coal at the Dyke. ...

    Article : 30 words
  9. PASTORALISTS AND SHEARERS. MEETING IN THE DOMAIN.

    A meeting of citizens was held in the Domain yesterday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the existing shearing difficulty. The chair was occupied by Mr.James A. Ross, and the ...

    Article : 215 words
  10. QUEENSLAND.

    The opening of the Brisbane sailing season took place yesterday. The weather was gloriously fine and the river was thronged with boats of all sizes and classes. A large number of people wit[?]essed ...

    Article : 93 words
  11. THE CASTLEMAINE ELECTORATE.

    A special meeting of the Tender Board was held yesterday, when the application of Mr. E. D. Williams, who is contesting Castlemaine against the Premier and Mr.Gordon, to have his contract ...

    Article : 63 words
  12. THE SINKING OF THE KOW SHING.

    It is stated that the Japanese officers on board the warship Naniwa, which sank the transport Kow Shing, near Shupsinto Island, were aware that there were 1200 ...

    Article : 43 words
  13. THE CREDIT FONCIER SCHEMES.

    The Economist says that the Credit Foncier schemes in the colonies, by which the Governments undertake to advance funds to the farmers on the security of ...

    Article : 73 words
  14. CLEARING-HOUSE RETURNS.

    The last returns of the Melbourne Clearinghouse are again unsatisfactory, a decrease being shown. The clearance for the week ending 10th September was £2,263,722, as compared with ...

    Article : 72 words
  15. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) DEMONSTRATION BY UNIONISTS.

    The 73 free shearers who were despatched from Sydney on the 6th instant for Yarrawin, Gingie, Dungalear, Llanillo, and Dunumbral stations were delivered safely at their destination ...

    Article : 148 words
  16. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    The following are the latest stock passings per road:—2200 wethers from Angus Robertson, Yarrabee, going to A.S. King and Co., Melbourne, via Jerilderie and Deniliquin; 2000 wethers from ...

    Article : 140 words
  17. WRECK OF A CHINESE TRANSPORT.

    Surviver, from the wreck of the Chinese transport Chean, which had 1400 soldiers on board at the time, state that 200 soldiers were drowned. ...

    Article : 36 words
  18. TASMANIA AND VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS.

    The Secretary for Lands has received a letter from the Surveyor-General of Tasmania, asking to be supplied with a copy of the Lands Settlement Act, and all the regulations and information ...

    Article : 67 words
  19. FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR.

    The position of the French in Madagascar continues to occupy a large share of public attention in France. The Paris journals publish the details ...

    Article : 86 words
  20. AN IMPERIAL CUSTOMS UNION.

    The Statist has offered a prize of 1000 guinens for the best scheme for the establishment of an Imperial Customs Union. It asks the Premier, Lord Rosebery, ...

    Article : 51 words
  21. MRS.ANNIE BESANT'S LECTURES.

    Mrs.Annie Besant concluded her lecture season last evening, when she lectured in the Athenceum Hall on "Why I became a Theosophist." The hall was crowded, scores being unable to gain ...

    Article : 122 words
  22. TRADES MOVEMENTS. COMPOSITORS' WAGES.—PROPOSED REDUCTION IN JOBBING OFFICES.

    For some time past the master printers of Sydney have been conferring in order to bring about united act.on in the matter of reducing the wages of their compositors. M'Carron, Stewart, and ...

    Article : 218 words
  23. THE BURNING OF THE RODNEY.

    The adjourned inquiry into the burning of the steamer Rodney was resumed at Morrara station to-day, before Mr.T.H.Wilkinson, P.M. An open verdict was returned, but the police intend ...

    Article : 454 words
  24. THE FRENCH CRUISER DUCHAFFAULT.

    A few particulars of the cruiser Duchaffault, in view of her admirable services on this occasion, may be of interest. The ship has been in Port Jackson on several occasions. She is a ...

    Article : 92 words
  25. MISS PATTIE BROWNE.

    Miss Pattie Browne, of Sydney, has achieved a success in "The Derby Winner " at Drury Lane Theatre. Sir Augustus Harris has engaged her ...

    Article : 34 words
  26. PORTUGUESE EAST AFRICA.

    It is stated that a syndicate has purchased from Portugal the port of Delagoa Bay, Portuguese East Africa, on behalf of the Transvaal Republic, giving the ...

    Article : 111 words
  27. THE CYRIL TYLER CONCERTS.

    Master Cyril Tyler concluded his concert season yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall, which was crowded. The lad's singing aroused the audience to enthusiastic demonstrations. Cyril Tyler, with ...

    Article : 61 words
  28. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) FOUNDERING OF A TUGBOAT.

    As the steamer William Langford, owned by Captain Thomas Fenwick, of Ballina, was towing the ketch Sir George into the Richmond River this morning, and when on the outer bar, some heavy ...

    Article : 406 words
  29. AUSTRALIAN MEAT IN VIENNA.

    An official analysis has been made in Vienna of Australian meat as compared with fresh Galician and Hungarian meat. ...

    Article : 97 words
  30. THE DEAN OF MELBOURNE.

    The aged Dean of Melbourne, who on Friday celebrated the 71st anniversary of his ordnation as a priest, preached this morning in St.James' Church. The Dean appeared in good health. ...

    Article : 37 words
  31. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) BISHOP OF GRAFTON AND ARMIDALE.

    The Right Rev.Dr.Green, Bishop of Grafton and Armidale, visited Collarendabri on Wednesday, and was met by residents six miles out and escorted into town. In the evening a ...

    Article : 107 words
  32. THE BAKERS.

    A meeting of the master bakers was held in the offices, Strand Arcade, on Saturday night. Mr. C. Lovely, the president, occupied the chair. The only business transacted was the revision of rules. ...

    Article : 56 words
  33. DEATH OF DR.THOMAS BLACK.

    Mr.Thomas Black, M.D., who arrived in New South Wales in 1833, and subsequently settled in Victoria, died at his residence at St.Kilda yesterday, aged 91 years. The deceased was a native ...

    Article : 55 words
  34. THE EIGHT-HOUR DEMONSTRATION.

    The Eight-hour Demonstration Committee met on Friday night at the Trades Hall in Dixonstreet. Mr.J.Talbot, the president, occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of ...

    Article : 95 words
  35. THE ROYAL HOUSE OF FRANCE.

    On the death of the Comte de Paris, head of the Royal house of France, which took place at Stowe House, Buckinghamshire, Prince Francois of Bourbon, ...

    Article : 147 words
  36. SHEEP-STEALING IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT.

    Owing to the prevalence of sheep-stealing in the Western district the principal pastoralists have resolved to form an association for their mutual protection. A pro rata assessment wil be ...

    Article : 118 words
  37. THAWING FROZEN MEAT.

    Mr.Wm.Forrest, M.L.C. of Queensland, has introduced a new system of thawing Australian frozen meat. It is claimed to be an improvement on the old ...

    Article : 34 words
  38. THE NON-UNIONISTS AT THE CO-OPERATIVE COLLIERY.

    There are still signs of ill-feeling at Plattsburg against the men now working at the Co-operative Colliery. The picketing has nearly ceased, the old hands finding that the pit is nearly full, and ...

    Article : 140 words
  39. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

    On Saturday afternoon a children's demonstration, in connection with the visit of the London Missionary Society's s.s.John Williams, was held in the Pittstreet Congregational Church. The Rev.E.T. ...

    Article : 622 words
  40. THE COOLGARDIE GOLDFIELD.

    The sensation of the hour is the sale of the famous Londonderry mine to the Earl of Fingall, who purchased it on behalf of a syndicate. That the Earl of Fingall should have succeeded where ...

    Article : 540 words
  41. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN

    Mr.John Maher, contractor, has placed before the Lands Department a seheme for bringing fresh water from the head of the Swan River to Coolgardie and district. Mr. Maher has been ...

    Article : 112 words
  42. THE SOUTHERN COAL TRADE.

    During the past three days the following vessels have loaded coal in Belmore Basin, for Sydney:—Schooner Hally Bayley, l63 tons; schooner Isabelle, 210 tons, schooner Garron, ...

    Article : 103 words
  43. SUPPOSED MURDER ON THE COOLGARDIE GOLDFIELD.

    What appears to be a cold-blooded murder of one mate by another has come to light in the vicinity of Bardock, 10 miles from Broad Arrow. There is no positive evidence of ...

    Article : 472 words
  44. THE MASTER OF THE COLONIST FOUND IN FAULT.

    The local Marine Board resumed the inquiry into the wreck of the Colonlet this morning. Present—Captain H.Cross (chairman), Messrs.J. Reid. C.F.Stokes, and T.Brooks, Captain ...

    Article : 465 words
  45. THE CAIRO SCANDAL.

    A telegram from Cairo states that the trial by court-martial of the three Egyptian pashas, one of them being the President of the Egyptian Legislative Council, ...

    Article : 148 words
  46. ARTILLERY PARADE AT WOLLONGONG.

    On last Wednesday the Wollongong detachment of No.6 Company, 2nd division Garrison Artillery, had a full-day parade They were inspected and examined by Colonel Spalding, with whom ...

    Article : 468 words
  47. TASMANIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE GOVERNMENT AND THE COUNCIL.

    Arrangements are being made for a monster public meeting in Hobart to strengthen the hands of the Government regarding a special session should the Council again reject the Assessment ...

    Article : 70 words
  48. PROPOSED CONFERENCE OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.

    The Hobart Chamber of Commerce has invited all the Chumbers of Cummerce in Australia and New Zealand to join a conference which it is proposed to hold during the Federal Council ...

    Article : 170 words
  49. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    In connection with the thirty-fourth annual prize meeting of the New South Wales Rifle Association, which is to be held At the Randwick rifle range during the week commencing on the 29th October, ...

    Article : 131 words
  50. PHYLLOXERA IN CAPE COLONY.

    The yearly output of wine in Cape Colony, South Africa, has decreased to 4,000,000 gallons, owing to the prevalence of phylloxera in the vineyards. ...

    Article : 38 words
  51. THE GROUNDING OF THE BENARES.

    The board gave their decision in this case. They found that the grounding of the four-masted barque Benares was caused by an error of judgment on the part of Pilot Stavenson, for which he is was ...

    Article : 43 words
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