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  2. TRAGEDY IN WOOLLOOMOOLOO. A WOMAN OUTRAGED AND MURDERED.

    Between 10 and 11 on Saturday night a horrible tragedy was perpetrated in a house at the corner of Bourke and Burton streets, Woolloomooloo. The victim was a single woman named Emma Harrison, a ...

    Article : 532 words
  3. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE GENERA[?] ELECTIONS. THE DISMISSED RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.

    A social was tendered at the Albert Hall on Saturday evening to the five railway employees who were dismissed last week on account of their candidature for Parliamentary honours. The hall ...

    Article : 102 words
  4. VICTORIA. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE BORDER REGULATIONS.

    Dr. Wollaston, permanent head of the Customs Department, left yesterday for Wahgunyah to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the action of the Customs officer who erected ...

    Article : 94 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. THE PANAMA SCANDAL.

    The Paris correspondent of the Berliner Tageblatt, a Berlin daily newspaper, has been expelled for alleging in a communication to his journal that President Carnot's son ...

    Article : 103 words
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald.

    A SHOCKING tragedy was brought to light yesterday when a woman named Emma Harrison, aged 36 years, was found lying strangled on her hed at her residence at the corner of Bourke and ...

    Article : 6,795 words
  7. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW IN IRELAND.

    The motion of which Mr. A. J. Balfour, leader of the Opposition, has given notice, condemning the Government for its administration of the law in Ireland, has ...

    Article : 73 words
  8. SPECIAL CABLES. FROM THE HERALD'S LONDON CORRESPONDENTS. FRANCE AND DAHOMEY.

    It is reported that Dahomey is becoming a great drain upon the resources of France. General Dodds, who is in command of ...

    Article : 137 words
  9. SILVER AND BRONZE COINAGE.

    As the outcome of communications which have passed between the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria with reference to the local coinage of silver and bronze, the Premier has ...

    Article : 82 words
  10. THE INTER-UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

    The Melbourne University has consented to the inclusion of Bayley, the stroke in the Adeluide eight. Mr. Halcomb received a telegram on Friday afternoon containing a notification to the ...

    Article : 97 words
  11. OUR FIJI LETTER.

    We thought ourselves very badly treated in December when we were visited by a gale and downpour of rain which did a considerable amount of damage, but since that time news of ...

    Article : 525 words
  12. AN OBSTRUCTIVE MEMBER.

    During to-day's sitting of the House of Commons the Speaker censured Mr. J. W. Lowther, M.P. for Penrith, for having been guilty of obstruction. ...

    Article : 30 words
  13. THE TOUR OF ARCHDUKE FERDINAND.

    The Secretary of State for the Colonies has written to the Premier, through the Governor, intimating that the Archduke Francis Ferdinand d'Este, of Austria, who is making a tour round ...

    Article : 79 words
  14. THE BRITISH LEGATION AT WASHINGTON.

    The British Legation at Washington has been raised to the rank of an Embassy. The British Envoy Extraordinary and Minister ...

    Article : 58 words
  15. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS.

    In the House of Commons last night a proposal in favour of payment of members, brought forward by Mr. William Allen, Gladstonian Liberal member for ...

    Article : 78 words
  16. THE AGENT-GENERAL FOR QUEENSLAND.

    Great regret is expressed in consequence of an announcement that Sir James F. Garrick, Agent-General for Queensland, is to be replaced, the Hon. Wm. Forrest, ...

    Article : 60 words
  17. TASMANIA.

    Several members of Parliament have signed a potition to the Premier protesting against the proposed reduction in the wages of the railway employees. They state that the bill to impose any ...

    Article : 108 words
  18. A CHAPTER OF FATAL OCCURRENCES.

    A chapter of fatal ocourrences has to be recorded. Charles Dilworth, aged 27, a railway fireman, fell from his engine this morning on to his head, and died before the hospital could be ...

    Article : 236 words
  19. FORESTRY EXHIBITION IN LONDON.

    New South Wales will exhibit specimens of the timbers of the colony at the Forestry Exhibition to be held at Earlscourt, near Kensington. ...

    Article : 31 words
  20. THE ARMY ANNUAL BILL.

    An all-night sitting of the House of Commons has been held upon the Army Annual Bill. The debate was of a stormy character throughout. ...

    Article : 34 words
  21. THE TASMANIAN LOAN.

    The Tasmanian 3½ per cent. loan of £800,000, which has been placed upon the market, is attracting but little attention. ...

    Article : 27 words
  22. LABOUR ORGANISATIONS IN AMERICA.

    A Judge at New Orleans has decided that the action of labour organisations in ordering a general strike is unlawful, and that merchants are entitled to obtain an ...

    Article : 40 words
  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    Owing to an accident to her propeller, the Mariposa was not able to get away untilian early hour this morning. Among the passengers from here were the Duchess of Buckingham, Sir ...

    Article : 72 words
  24. VOLCANIC EXPLOSION IN SOUTH AMERICA.

    A remarkable example of volcanic activity has occurred at the Solaric volcano, in the Republic of Colombia, the extreme north-western portion of South ...

    Article : 98 words
  25. AN AUTUMN SESSION LIKELY.

    It is likely that an autumn session will be held. The Government will seek to carry the Electoral Registration, the Parish ...

    Article : 41 words
  26. POLICE INQUIRIES.

    Inquiries were instituted by the police as soon as the matter was reported to them, but so far they acknowledge that the tragedy is shrouded in mystery. They have obtained a great deal of information ...

    Article : 859 words
  27. A PEER IN COURT.

    Lord Hastings has been charged with having attempted to assault a nursegirl in Regent's Park, London. He was fined £50. Notice of appeal was given. ...

    Article : 35 words
  28. MARKET IN LONDON FOR COLONIAL POULTRY.

    The question of adding dressed poultry to the list of frozen exports has been receiving considerable attention of late. Instructions were forwarded some weeks ago to the Agent-General, ...

    Article : 98 words
  29. THE ELECTORAL REGISTRATION BILL.

    When the Electoral Registration Bill comes before the House, Viscount Wolmer, M.P. for Edinburgh West, intends to move the addition of a clause allowing ...

    Article : 41 words
  30. THE RECENT FLOODS IN THE NORTH. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) THE WORK OF THE RELIEF COMMITTEE.

    The work of relieving the distress occasioned by the late calamitous flood still goes on, the flood relief committee having by the generous subscriptions of sympathetic friends all over the colony been ...

    Article : 498 words
  31. THE LATE DUKE OF BEDFORD.

    The Duke of Bedford's death was due to disease of the heart. The Duchess, on entering his room, found her husband dead. ...

    Article : 35 words
  32. THE LATE COTTON STRIKE.

    It is estimated that the strike of cotton operatives in the Lancashire mills, which has just been brought to a close, resulted in a loss of two millions sterling, including ...

    Article : 126 words
  33. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

    The Royal Agricultural Society's ground at Moore Park has been a scene of great activity during the last few days, the preparations for the forthcoming annual exhibition being energetically advanced in a ...

    Article : 407 words
  34. HOME RULE.

    The monster meeting of Ulstermen, to be held at Bel[?]ast to protest against the Home Rule Bill, has been postponed till Whitsuntide. ...

    Article : 33 words
  35. INTERCOLONIAL BOAT RACE.

    It is understood that the crew which will represent Victoria at the intercolonial eight[?]ar race on the Parramatta River next May will be composed as follows:—R. Nicolson, stroke; ...

    Article : 293 words
  36. QUEENSLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (BY OUR CORRESPONDENT.) THE NEW MINISTRY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 104 words
  37. LORD SALISBURY.

    The Marquis of Salisbury has left London for his country seat, Hatfield House, Herts. ...

    Article : 19 words
  38. THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT.

    It is rumoured that Mr. James Westland has been appointod Secretary for Finance and Commerce in the Government of India. ...

    Article : 32 words
  39. LIVERPOOL SPRING MEETING.

    At the Liverpool Spring Meeting to-day the following events were decided;— THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE of 2500 sovs. (inclusive, at the option of the winner, of ...

    Article : 688 words
  40. THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

    It is understood that the writs for the forthcoming general elections will be issued about the 5th April. The workers' political organisations are opening a vigorous campaign in connection ...

    Article : 39 words
  41. BULLET-PROOF CLOTHING.

    Much interest has been aroused in military circles by the discovery in Germany of bullet-proof cloth for the army. Its complete success, however, is ...

    Article : 35 words
  42. CHAMPION EIGHT-OAR RACE.

    The annual Champion Eight-oar Race, promoted by the Victorian Rowing Association, and which decides the right of the various clubs to fly the premiership pennant, took place yesterday. A ...

    Article : 213 words
  43. DEPARTURE OF THE POSTAL DELEGATES.

    The Postal Conference delegates left by special train at noon on Saturday, for Toowoomba. They were to be the guests of Sir Patrick Jennings at Westbrook to-day, proceeding south to-morrow ...

    Article : 40 words
  44. THE FLOODS RELIEF FUND.

    The pyrotechnic exhibition in the Newcastle Cricket Ground last evening by Messrs. Motherell, of Sydney, in aid of the Hunter River Flood Relief Fund, was a complete success. There were upwerds ...

    Article : 407 words
  45. THE LATE MR. BAIRD'S ESTATE.

    A caveat has been entered against probate of the will of the late Mr. G. A. Baird, better known as "Mr. Abington," the sportsman. It is reported that a ...

    Article : 103 words
  46. MEETINGS.

    The weekly meeting of the committee of the Labor Home was held on Friday afternoon at 557 Harris-street, Ultime. The Rev. J. D. Langley presided, and there were present:—Rev. R. G. Read, Rev. D. ...

    Article : 500 words
  47. THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

    The Chief Justice, Sir Samuel Griffith, was entertained by the members of the legal profession at a picnic aboard the steamer Lucinda on Saturday. There was a large number present. ...

    Article : 37 words
  48. THE HURRICANE IN THE NEW HEBRIDES.

    The steamer Croydon arrived from the New Hebrides on Saturday. Captain Munro[?], who was interviewed, gave an account of the recent disastrous hurricane there, but his statement is ...

    Article : 298 words
  49. ARTESIAN BORING IN THE WEST.

    It is the intention of Mr. Waddell, M.L.A., to accompany Mr. Boultbee, the superintendent, and Mr. M'Dougall, the inspector, of watering-places, and Mr. Kerry, a Sydney photographer, who leave ...

    Article : 132 words
  50. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEAL CASE.

    The Privy Council has deliverod its reserved judgment in the matter of the appeal by the Shire Council of Colac, Victoria, in the suit of Summerfield v. ...

    Article : 161 words
  51. INTERVIEW WITH JOHN OSBORNE.

    Last night John Osborne and his wife were interviewed concerning the terrible affair. Osborne gave a plain statement of the facts as far as he knew them. Miss Harrison, he said, had been lodging with them ...

    Article : 412 words
  52. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Enngonia stock passings: 300 bullocks, travelling to Boorooma, Messrs. G. A. and P. Main owners, A. A. M'Innia in charge. COOLAH, SATURDAY. ...

    Article : 73 words
  53. THE GROUNDING OF THE ELECTRA.

    The s.s. Electra is almost high and dry. The Kallatina, with Messrs. Hall (the representative of the Insurance Company) and Richmond (consulting engineer to the N.C.S.N. Company) aboard, are ...

    Article : 75 words
  54. NEW SOUTH WALES FLOODS RELIEF FUND.

    Subscriptions continue to come in; but they are as a drop in the ocean compared with the distress to be relieved. Among the remittances received on Saturday were £105 from the Australian Joint Stock ...

    Article : 99 words
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