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  2. SECOND EDITION.

    Owing to the great destruction of property already occasioned by the bombardment of Rio de Janeiro, the commanders of foreign men-of-war in the harbour ...

    Article : 67 words
  3. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Hon. Sir Edward N. C. Braddon, K.C.M.G., late Agent-General for Tasmania, who is returning to that colony, was entertained at a complimentary ...

    Article : 192 words
  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Five thousand Moors attacked the Spanish fortress of Melita, which is situated in the north-castern portion of Morocco. The fortress was garrisoned by ...

    Article : 140 words
  5. IN PARLIAMENT.

    As the only motion on the business paper was postponed, the Legislative Council sat for but a short time yesterday. During the few minutes' sitting, however, several important matters were ...

    Article : 1,876 words
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    LAST night the Legislative Assembly approved of the report of the Electoral District Commissioners by 95 votes to 8. The House then went into committee to consider the names of the ...

    Article : 9,334 words
  7. THE TROUBLE IN MASHONALAND.

    The Matabele impis, who have been seen in the neighbourhood of Fort Victoria in great numbers, are not to be allowed to linger in that district. Prompt ...

    Article : 125 words
  8. FRANCE AND SIAM.

    The treaty between France and Siam has been signed. ...

    Article : 19 words
  9. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    In the Legislative Assembly Mr. M'Coll, Minister of Water Supply, moved the second reading of the Water Act Amending Bill, which reduces the rate of interest payable by water ...

    Article : 173 words
  10. TO-DAY.

    Palmer-Beaumont Concert, Town Hall, 8 p.m. Duncan Wright's Mission, Bourke-street Congregational Church, 9 p.m. Primitive Methodist Intercolonial Conference, ...

    Article : 121 words
  11. FAILURE OF A LARGE BUILDER.

    Mr. Abraham Steer, of London, the builder, has failed. His liabilities amount to £300,000. ...

    Article : 22 words
  12. THE REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL.

    The Congress of Ministers of Foreign Powers which was held at Rio de Janeiro in the hope of securing the restoration of peace, has closed. Anarchy is increasing ...

    Article : 57 words
  13. A WHALER IN THE EXTREME NORTH.

    A whaling vessel has reached 84° north latitude. ...

    Article : 18 words
  14. COUNTRY NEWS.

    At the District Court to-day, before his Honor Judge Fitzhardinge, several mining appeal cases respecting the Yalwal goldfields attracted considerable attention. John Hardy appealed against the decision ...

    Article : 350 words
  15. VICTORIA.

    A large portion of the evidence taken at to-day's proceedings in connection with the Mercantile Bank prosecution was of a formal nature. The principal witness was H. J. Bullock, late ...

    Article : 93 words
  16. AMUSEMENTS.

    In consequence of the success of the present revival of "Dorothy," with Miss Nellie Stewart in the name part, Messrs. Willamson and Musgrove have decided to extend the run ot Cellier's pretty ...

    Article : 87 words
  17. CYCLONE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.

    It has now transpired that what was at first regarded as a hurricane which was confined to the State of New Orleans, U.S.A., was in reali[?] a cyclone, the ...

    Article : 79 words
  18. QUEENSLAND.

    The Legislative Council met to-day. The Chamber decided not to insist on its amendments in the Co-operative Communities Land Settlement Bill, which were objected to by the Assembly. ...

    Article : 162 words
  19. MISS BESSIE DOYLE'S RECITAL.

    All Saints' Church, Petersham, was densely crowded last night, when Miss Bessie Doyle, with the assistance ot Mr. E. P. Truman as organist, gave a violin recital in aid of the organ and choir fund. ...

    Article : 169 words
  20. AUSTRALIA-VANCOUVER LINE.

    An influential deputation waited on the Premier to night at Parliament House, and urged that the Government should contribute a subsidy to the steamship line between Australia and ...

    Article : 264 words
  21. HEALTH OF PRINCE BISMARCK.

    Prince Bismarck, who was to have had an interview with the Emperor of Germany in the course of a few days, is reported to be lying at Kissingen, in a ...

    Article : 43 words
  22. THE CRYSTAL MAZE.

    A novel exhibition has been provided by Mr. W. MacMahon, in the basement of the Strand. The entertainment is called "The Crystal Maze." It is an illusion produced by a number of mirrors, which ...

    Article : 670 words
  23. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    In the Assembly, Mr. Cock moved for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into the effect of the liquor traffic on crime, poverty, lunacy, and commerce. The debate on the motion ...

    Article : 169 words
  24. DUBBO CIRCUIT COURT.

    In the case of John Sunderland, who wes charged at the Circuit Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Innes, with stealing 10 sheep, the property of Frederick Body, of Terramungamine, the verdict was ...

    Article : 186 words
  25. GOSCHEN AND GLADSTONE.

    Mr. Goschen, late Chancellor of the Exchequer, has addressed a very large meeting of the people of Edinburgh, by whom he was received with enthusiasm ...

    Article : 56 words
  26. THE AUSTRALIAN NAVAL STATION.

    The Admiralty has decided to retain H.M.S. Orlando as the flagship of the Australian station, leaving the offer to send a vessel of the Astræa type to ...

    Article : 48 words
  27. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Both Houses of Parliament will hold a conference this evening on the amendments which the Legislative Council insists upon in the constitution Amendment Bill, regarding the number ...

    Article : 71 words
  28. QUEENSLAND.

    At Rockhampton Police Court to-day the case against Rowley in connection with the Mount Morgan gold robberies was concludcd. Accused, who said that he had nothing to say, was remanded ...

    Article : 132 words
  29. ULLADULLA PLOUGHING MATCHES.

    A ploughing match, under the auspices of the Ulladulla Agricultural Society, was held at Hart's farm to-day. The following prizes were awarded:- First-class match: S. Garrad, 1; C. Smart, 2; J. H. ...

    Article : 83 words
  30. MILITARY MATTERS.

    Preparations for the forthcoming military tournament are proceeding apace. The event ia to be conducted on precisely the same lines as those for the tournaments which have been held in the ...

    Article : 523 words
  31. TASMANIA.

    The Legislative Council to-day agreed to the second reading of the Temporary Mortgage Land Tax on the understanding that in committee the exemptions would be struck out. It is probable ...

    Article : 234 words
  32. ARMIDALE HORSE PARADE AND POULTRY SHOW.

    The horse parade and poultry show were held to-day. The weather was fine, after 24 hours' steady rain. Nearly 500 people were present. A great number of first-class draught stallious but not many blood ...

    Article : 1,673 words
  33. THE COALMINERS' STRIKE.

    The proprietors of the coalmines have held a meeting, at which they took into consideration the present strike, with the result that they reaffirmed their refusal to ...

    Article : 57 words
  34. PROPOSED CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY.

    A deputation representing persons who contemplate forming themselves into a co-operative community under the new bill was introduced to the Minister for Lands this morning. ...

    Article : 169 words
  35. LONDON WOOL MARKET.

    The wool market is brisk and competition amongst buyers is strong. The sales effected include the following clips:- Nocoleche, scoured, 16d; Wallangra, ...

    Article : 43 words
  36. THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO JERVIS BAY.

    His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Captain Baird, A.D.C., reached Nowra at 4 o'clock this evening, and left by the Orlando for Jervis Bay soon after lunch. He was met there by Mr. John ...

    Article : 128 words
  37. THE ARGENTINE WOOL CLIP.

    The Times reports that the Argentine clip of wool is very large. ...

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  38. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock Movements.—The following stock have passed during the past week: 445 rams, Tandara to Narrandera; 500 fat wethers, Wandora to Melbourne: 749 stud ewes, Tasma to Moroco; 975 fat ...

    Article : 277 words
  39. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The R.M.S. Cuzco arrived at 5 o'clock this morning. Among the cabin passengers are 18 priests of the Roman Catholic Church, who have been commissioned for work in the several colonies. ...

    Article : 54 words
  40. EUROPEAN COPPER MARKET.

    The imports of copper from North America into Europe for the month of September amounted to 11,900 tons. The total deliveries in Europe from all ...

    Article : 42 words
  41. LIGHT-WEIGHT DREAD.

    A Newcastle baker was charged, on the information of W. Lindus, inspector of weights and measures, with having 130 leaves short in weight, the deficiency amounting to 255oz. He was found ...

    Article : 113 words
  42. NEW ZEALAND.

    Mr. Webb, organist of the Rockhampton Cathedral, has accepted the appointment of organist at St. Mary's Church, Wellington. The Auckland contingent of the New Zealand ...

    Article : 52 words
  43. AGENCY, LAND, AND FINANCE CO. OF AUSTRALIA, LTD.

    The Agency, Land, and Finance Company of Australia, Limited, has declared a further dividend at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum. ...

    Article : 36 words
  44. THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION'S MEETING.

    For the Governor's cup to bo competed for at the ensuing meeting of the N. S. W. Rifle Association, 23 entries have been received, giving a total of 92 competitors. For the Hutton shield, 9 teams have entered ...

    Article : 102 words
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