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  2. THE PRESIDENT OF THE SHEARERS' UNION.

    Mr. T.H.Williams, M.L.A., the president of the Australasian Shearers' Union, on being Seen, said, "There is no question about this new Pastoral Union agreement being a reduction in the rate of pay, but ...

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  3. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE LIBEL ACTION, SPEIGHT v. SYME.

    The libel action, Speight v.Syme, opened very drearily this morning before Mr. Justice Williams and a jury of 12. Scarcely a single member of the general public was present to hear ...

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  4. THE COOLGARDIE GOLDFIELD.

    News from Coolgardie to 13th April states that the handsomest nugget yet fouud on the field was on view at the Western Australian Bank. The nugget weighs 92oz., and was found by Michael ...

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  5. AMUSEMENTS. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray " is now more closely played at the Lyceum Theatre than on the opening night, Mr. Titheradge especially showing confidence in his careful treatment of a difficult part as ...

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  6. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) ARTESIAN WATER OUT WEST.

    A telegram received in town yesterday states that an enormous flow of water has been struck at Woolarena, near Collon township, in the Cunnamulla district, at a depth of 2500ft. The flow is ...

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  7. THE MINISTER FOR LANDS AT HILLGROVE.

    The Hon. Henry Copeland, Minister for Lands, arrived at Hillgrove to-day, and spoke in the Centennial Hall at night to a large crowd, principally miners. Mr.W.J.Hill, manager of Baker's Creek ...

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  8. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) VISIT OF MAJOR-GENERAL HUTTON TO KIANDRA.

    Major-General Hutton and Captain Onslow arrived here about 6 this evening on route for Yarrangobilly, Kiandra, and Cooma. Mr. T.A.Browne, P.M., of Albury, accompanied them to ...

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  9. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    At Her Majesty's Theatre "Lights o' London" is still drawing crowded houses, and Mr. Rignold's plucky dive from the bridge is nightly received with cheers. The truth of the scene between the Irish ...

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  10. THE SUGAR CROP.

    The Sugar Journal states that the rains have not done any serious damage to the cane, though some mills on the Herbert and Johnston rivers are slightly under water. Fine weather ...

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  11. GOULBURN CIRCUIT COURT.

    The Circuit Court was continued to day. Edward Edmunds was convicted of receiving £45 on a false pretence that he was the owner of 900 sheep. He was sentenced to 18 months. The following ...

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  12. THEATRE ROYAL.

    The last three nights of " A Wife's Peril" are announced at the Theatre Royal, where this sterling comedy-drama continues to attract audiences. This piece has the same source as "Peril," but it is a more ...

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  13. AUSTRALIAN LABOUR FEDERATION.

    A very large and enthusiastic meeting under the auspices of the australian Labour Federation, and presided over by Mr. Bowman, president of the General Council, was held in the Contennial Hall ...

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  14. DELAY IN THE DELIVERY OF EUROPEAN MAILS.

    The recent delays in the delivery of the European mails in Melbourne have caused a lot of irritation, especially in mercantile circles. The subject received the consideration of the Chamber ...

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  15. RIFLE SHOOTING AT WOLLONGONG.

    A rifle match between teams representing No.6 Company V.A. and the local civilian rifle club took place on Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the military by 43 points, the scores being 574 and 531 ...

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  16. FILLIS'S CIRCUS.

    In addition to the evening performance there will be a matinee this afternoon. To-night "Mazeppa" will be presented with a display of daring for which this place of entertainment is now so well known. ...

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  17. CONCERT AT THE UNITARIAN CHURCH.

    Under the auspices of the Unitarian Literary and Social Union a musical evening was given last night in the Unitarian Church, Liverpool-street. The Rev. George Walters presided, and there was a very ...

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  18. THE UPPER HOUSE.

    Sir,—The question of the constitution of the Upper House is at the present time attracting much attention among tho constituencies. It is being made the burden of much discussion at political meetings, and ...

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  19. DULWICH HILL LITERARY AND MUSICAL SOCIETY.

    A farewell social was held in the hall adjoining the Congregational Church. Dulwich Hill, on Monday night, to bid farewell to Mr. Ford, who has occupied the office of hon secretary to the society for two and ...

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  20. THE RECENT GOLD DISCOVERIES.

    Telegrams from different centres to which the attention of gold miners has lately been turned report rich finds. At Daylesford a mass of metal weighing 40lb., and estimated to contain 320oz. ...

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  21. MR. LANGWELL'S OPINION.

    Mr. Langwell, M.L.A., onw of the executive council of the Shearers' Union, representing the Bourke district, upon being interviewed by a representative of this paper last evening gave his opinion ...

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  22. ST. PAUL'S YOUNG MEN'S UNION DRAMATIC CLUB.

    The fourteenth performance of this club was given last evening in St.Paul's schoolroom, Redfern. The choice of the society on this occasion was a three-act drama entitled "Self-Sacrifice." Miss Ada ...

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  23. THE WEATHER FORECAST.

    Mr. Wraggo's forecast for New South Wales is:—Very unsettled in all tho south districts, and especially near the Victorian border, where further rain is almost sure to be experienced; ...

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  24. DEATH OF MADAME CARANDINI.

    A cablegram was received from England to-day announcing the death of Madame Carandini, formerly a well-known vocalist. ...

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  25. CALLAN PARK ASYLUM.

    An entertainment was given on Friday night in the theatre at Callan Park Asylum by Bishop and Lovelock's All-Star Juvenile Combination. The theatre was filled by the inmates of Callan Park, who highly ...

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  26. THE SPORTING LIBEL ACTION.

    The hearing of the action Hayes v. Wilson and others was continued to-day before the Chief Justice and a jury of six. The first hour of the morning sitting was occupied by Mr. Duffy in the ...

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  27. THE WYALONG GOLD RUSH.

    The alluvial rush to Buddigower is a complete duffer. A new find is reported on Hildebrand's selection, half a mile north of Spy Hill, Wollongough-road. Crushing commenced at the ...

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  28. MACQUARIE-STREET ASYLUM, PARRAMATTA.

    The inmates of the institution together with a few visitors were entertained at a musical evening on Saturday last. Herr Pechotsch was the promotor of the concert, and he performed the duties of solo ...

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  29. THE GOVERNOR IN THE NORTH.

    This morning his Excellency the Governor visited the Courthouse, where he was presented with an address by the magistrates, after which his Excellency held a levee, Sir Robert Duff, Lady Duff, and suite ...

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  30. BEXLEY DRAMATIC CLUB.

    On Monday evening the Bexley Amateur Dramatic Club gave a benefit entertainment in the Rockdale Town Hall to the widow and orphans of William Hurd, of York-street. Rockdale, who was some time ...

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  31. SOCIAL GATHERING AT ALEXANDRIA.

    Last evening the Alexandria Town Hall was the scene of a social gathering arranged for the purpose of assisting an old resident, Mr. Zuber, who is in distressed circumstances. There were about 50 ...

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  32. PITT TOWN LABOUR SETTLEMENT.

    Sir,—In passing by a socialist gathering in the Domain reeently I heard one bystander saying to another: "The fact is, it is all owing to machinery, which makes the rich man richer and we poor men ...

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  33. LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    In the course of an article on " London Colonial Correspondents," the Globe syas:— The old-fashioned type of colonial correspondent is now seldom or ever met with in the vicinity of ...

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  34. THE BUTTER EXPORT TRADE.

    The negotiations which have been carried on between the Government and the agents of the P. and O. and Orient Companies the last three months, regarding the freight on butter exported from here ...

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  35. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    To-day the Chief Justice fixed Friday morning for hearing the application as to the proposed dividend of 2s 6d in the £in connection with the Federal Bank, authorised by Mr. Justice Manning, ...

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  36. MUNICIPAL COUNCILS. PADDINGTON.

    A meeting of this council was held on Monday evening. The Transit Commissioners forwarded an application from Mr. John Spencer to run two additional 'buses between Gurner-street and ...

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  37. TASMANIA.

    When the Assembly met to-day Sir Edward Braddon moved the adjournment of the House till 16th May, intimating that Ministers would on that date bring in the loan estimates for ...

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  38. WILLOUGHBY.

    This council met on Monday last. The manager of the Union Bank wrote that in view of the heavy liabilities of the municipality, and that the expenditure last year exceeded the income, despite a special ...

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  39. LIBERTY PLAINS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The second annual chrysanthemum show in connection with the above society was opened yesterday afternoon. The Mayor of Rookwood (Alderman A.Jones), ...

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  40. BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION.

    The monthly meeting of the Builders and Contractors' Association of New South Wales was held at the Builders' Exchange, Pitt-street, last evening. Mr.U.W.Carpenter (president) occupied the chair, ...

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  41. THE PORT OF SYDNEY.

    Sir,—Many comments have appeared in your columns of late on tho superiority of Sydney as a port over Melbourne, but none of your contributors have been alive to the fact that our natural ...

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  42. THE FIRE ON THE DREDGE HUNTER.

    The adjourned inquest into the cause of the fire on the steam dredge Hunter on the 6th instant was resumed at the courthouse this afternoon, before the coroner, Mr.C. C. Martin. The only fresh evidence ...

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  43. ERSKINEVILLE.

    The ordinary meeting of the above council was held on Monday. Waverley Council wrote requesting council's co-operation in a movement to resist the charges made by the Water atid Sewerage Board on ...

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