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  2. SECOND EDITION.

    The match between the Australians and the Cambridge University Elevin was commenced to-day. Blackham, Conningham, and Walter Giffen are omitted from ...

    Article : 128 words
  3. COLLISION IN THE HARBOUR. A FERRY STEAMER AND A COLLIER MEET.

    One of those accidents that cannot be accounted for occurred in the harbour last night between two steamers, one a collier, the other a ferry boat. The report, it is needless to say, caused a good deal ...

    Article : 706 words
  4. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Irish members of the House of Commons are irritated by Mr. Gladstone's acceptance of an amendment including aliens in the list of subjects upon which ...

    Article : 64 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES.

    The Transvaal Volksraad has rejected the proposals made by Sir Henry Loch, High Commissioner in South Africa, for the settlement of Swaziland, on the ...

    Article : 87 words
  6. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.

    The match between the Australian Eleven and an eleven representing the county of Yorkshire was resumed to-day. The attendance of spectators was only ...

    Article : 408 words
  7. IN PARLIAMENT.

    THE Legislative Council had what might be called a clearing-up night last evening, with the result that an unusually large number of measures received consideration. It was announced that ...

    Article : 5,734 words
  8. GREAT FIRE IN AMERICA.

    A great fire has broken out at Fargo, in North Dakota (U.S.A.). The damage caused amounts to 20,000,000dol. Two thousand persons have been rendered ...

    Article : 42 words
  9. THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

    The Paris Figaro, which despatched a special commissioner Egypt to make inquiries aa to the situation in that country, has published the result of his ...

    Article : 85 words
  10. COUNTRY NEWS. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE GOVERNOR'S KNIGHTHOOD.

    The Governor's star of knighthood, which was lost during his visit to Nowra, and for which a reward of £50 was offered, was found this morning in front of the School of Arts by a boy named George ...

    Article : 215 words
  11. THE MILITARY TOURNAMENT.

    The total amount of prize-money won by the Victorian Horse Artillery at the Military Tournament at Islington is £52. The New South Wales Cavalry team won ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. THE CHICAGO EXHIBITION.

    The attendance of the public at the Chicago Exhibition ia slightly better than it has hitherto been; but the whole thing is regarded as disappointing. ...

    Article : 37 words
  13. THE VANCOUVER STEAM SERVICE.

    In reply to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. J. F. Hogan, M.P. for Mid-Tipperary, has been informed that the Admiralty is in favour of subsidising ...

    Article : 69 words
  14. THE FRENCH IN DAHOMEY.

    Renewed fighting has taken place in Dahomey. After a battle of six hours the French were compelled to retire. ...

    Article : 33 words
  15. TRUST FUNDS AND COLONIAL SECURITIES.

    Sir Andrew Clarke, Acting Agent-General for Victoria, intends to apply to Lord Herschell, Lord High Chancellor, to sanction the investment of trust funds in ...

    Article : 43 words
  16. THE MINERS' STRIKE AT LITHGOW.

    Last night the notices given by the proprietors at the Lithgow and Hermitage pits ceased, and work there was suspended, as the men declined to accept the terms offered. These make five pits now stopped, ...

    Article : 187 words
  17. THE FINANCIAL POSITION. UNEASINESS IN AMERICA.

    There is much financial unrest in the United States. A run took place yesterday on ll banks in Chicago. All paid in gold. ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. THE FIRE IN DAKOTA.

    Telegrams from New York report that the fire which has been raging at Fargo, a town in the northern part of the State of Dakota, continues to spread. ...

    Article : 54 words
  19. THE CROPS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

    The drought has again set in in many parts of the south of England. The English hay crop is a failure. Wheat and root crops are poor. ...

    Article : 67 words
  20. THE SUSPENDED BANKS.

    Orders have been granted by the Court for the compulsory winding up of the following suspended banks:—Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, Standard of ...

    Article : 164 words
  21. THE SWAZILAND CONFERENCE.

    The conference which took place at Pretoria, in South Africa, between Sir Henry Loch, Governor of Cape Colony and High Commissioner for South Africa, ...

    Article : 71 words
  22. THE RECANT ACCIDENT AT WALLSEND COLLIERY.

    An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner Martin, at Plattsburg, on the body of Francis Saunderson, who was injured by a fall of coal at the Wallsend Colliery, on 29th May, and expired on Tuesday last. ...

    Article : 82 words
  23. THE MATCH AGAINST CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 336 words
  24. AMALGAMATION OF BREWING FIRMS.

    It is rumoured that the brewing businesses of Samuel Allsopp and Sons, Limited, and Bass and Co., are to be amalgamated. ...

    Article : 31 words
  25. WAGGA QUARTER SESSIONS.

    The Wagga Quarter Sessions were commenced on Tuesday, Judge Forbes presiding. Mr. Herbert Harris appeared as Crown prosecuter. The following cases were dealt with:—Ah Cheng, on bail, for ...

    Article : 987 words
  26. ON THE TAMAR.

    Those on the Tamar were not at all reticent with regard to the accident. Information concerning it was freely given, and it was stated that they desired to keep nothing back. The collier Tamar entered the ...

    Article : 582 words
  27. THE BANK RATE.

    The bank rate of discount is quoted at 3 per cent. ...

    Article : 17 words
  28. THE PRICE OF SILVER.

    The price of bar silver is now quoted at 3s 2½d per ounce standard. ...

    Article : 21 words
  29. AUSTRALASIAN PARLIAMENTS.

    The fourteenth Parliament of South Australia was opened at noon to-day with due formality, the new members being sworn in by the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Bocaut. In the Assembly, on ...

    Article : 653 words
  30. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE VICTORIAN RAILWAYS.

    Mr. Allison Smith, Locomotive Superintendent, has received a communication from the Railway Commissioners intimating with regret that, in pursuance of their retrenchment policy, they had ...

    Article : 162 words
  31. THE MILITARY TOURNAMENT. A BRILLIANT SPECTACLE.

    The Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and Princess May, and the Australian Agents-General were present at to-day's events of the National Military ...

    Article : 63 words
  32. SEVEN MEN ILL WITH INFLUENZA.

    At the Military Tournament, Major F. G. Hughes (in command of the Victorian Horse Artillery) and Lieutenant C.G. Ryan fought into the third ties in the sabre ...

    Article : 137 words
  33. COUNTY CRICKET IN ENGLAND.

    Mr. A. E. Stoddart has achieved a remarkable performance in the match Middlesex against Notts, played on Lords Ground. In the first innings he scored ...

    Article : 64 words
  34. THE MARITIME DIFFICULTY.

    Though there has not been any united demonstration by seamen in opposition to the free labourers who have signified their willingness to accept the amended scale of rates of payment ...

    Article : 655 words
  35. VISIT OF AN ITALIAN PRINCE TO AUSTRALIA.

    The Italian warship Volturno is about to set out on a foreign cruise, and will visit Australian ports. H.R.H. Prince Luigi Amadeo, Duke of Abbruzzi, ...

    Article : 50 words
  36. ABOARD THE BUNYA BUNYA.

    The Bunya Bunya was in charge of Captain H. Day. She left Lavender Bay about 7 o'clock, and calling at M'Mahon's Point, headed direct for the Circular Quay. At the time she had about 25 ...

    Article : 225 words
  37. THE CAMBRIAN MASONIC LODGE.

    The Masonic Grand Lodge of England has passed a resolution, by a majority of 3 to 1, declaring that the alleged cancellation of the warrant of the Cambrian ...

    Article : 88 words
  38. CHOLERA IN FRANCE.

    Eight deaths from cholera have occurred at Alois, in the south of France. One death is also reported from Nimes, in the department of Gard. ...

    Article : 32 words
  39. MARITIME UNIONS.

    The Poplar (London) branch of the National Amalgamated Sailors' and Firemen's Union has seceded from that body, the ground being dissatisfaction ...

    Article : 43 words
  40. COLLISION IN NEWCASTLE HARBOUR.

    Yesterday morning, shortly after 6 o'clock, as the Government steamer Ajax, with a silt punt alongside, was proceeding from the wharf up the harbour, she came into ...

    Article : 83 words
  41. RAIN IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND.

    A heavy storm occurred here this morning, accompanted by 120 points of rain, which fell in about 15 minutes. Some of the houses in town suifered by being partially unroofed. There is every appearance ...

    Article : 78 words
  42. BROKEN HILL SHARES.

    The price of Broken Hill Proprietary Silver-mining Company's shares is £3 12s 6d. ...

    Article : 19 words
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